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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-07-29 Minutes numberedSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JULY 29, 1997 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmember present: Atkins, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Davidson, Craig, Trueblood, Winstead, Grosvenor. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 97-111 & 97-112, Both Sides; 97-113, Side 1. The Mayor proclaimed Youth Homes Day - August 10, 1997. Yvonne Wernimont accepted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of July 14 and the regular meeting of July 15, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. - July 3, July 17. Approve revisions to the Planning and Zoning Bylaws to add provisions 'regarding exparte contact and conflict of interest. Animal Control Advisory Bd. - June 26. Airport Comm.- June 1 2. Sr. Center Comm. - June 18. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - June 1 8. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for George's, 312 E. Market St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Martini's, 127 E. College St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Martini's, 127 E. College St. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for L&M Mighty Shop, 510 E Burlington....~(~_~.~ St. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for A&J Mini Mart, 2153 ACT Circle, Approving a Class E Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society, 22 S.. Van Buren. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Micky's, 11 S. Dubuque St. Approving a (::lass C Liquor License for Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave. Approving a Class C Liquor License for 6:20, 620 S. Madison St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Plamor Bowling, 1555 First Ave. RES. 97-250, Bk. 118, p. 250, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 97-251, Bk. 118, p. 251, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for August 26 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHAMROCK/ARBOR CULVERT ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97-252, Bk. 118, p.. 252, SETTING A PUBLIC_ HEARING for August 26 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM AT THE IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER, DIRECTING CITY Council Activities July 29, 1997 page 2 CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. _~ SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for August 26 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE S, ENTITLED "PERFORMANCE STANDARDS," SECTION 11, ENTITLED "SCREENING" BY ADDING CHILD CARE CENTERS TO THE LIST OF AREAS WHICH MUST BE SCREENED FROM COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES. Motions: APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,112,996.37 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 31, 1997, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT. APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,586,409.15 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 1 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT. DISBURSEMENTS ARE PUBLISHED AND PERMANENTLY RETAINED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE CODE. Resolutions. RES. 97-253, Bk. 118, p. 253, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOCCER SITE ACCESS ROAD PROJECT. Correspondence: Steve Lacina (Chair, JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board) regarding waste tire collection program. Rachel Barnes (Johnson County HACAP) - bus passes. John Nesbitt regarding fireworks safety. Gregory Kovaciny (Bicyclists of Iowa City) regarding "Share the Road." Jean Blair regarding cable service. Ellen Widiss regarding Dubuque Street sidewalk. Deborah Grieves regarding Dubuque Street sidewalk. Barbara Smith regarding Dubuque Street sidewalk. Jill McKay regarding Dubuque Street sidewalk. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding: Designation of Two On-Street Parking Spaces to Handicapped Only on Clinton Street at Church Street. Civil. Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following. position(s)" Civil Service Entrance Examination -Ilntak~. Worker. Shaner Magalhaes (State Historical Society) regarding invitation. Citizens regarding sidewalk on Dubuque St. Sue Clark regarding trees on Rohret Rd. Jess & Elizabeth Irwin regarding 1st Ave. extended. Use of City Plaza: Anthony Price (handmade jewelry and T~shirts) - 1997 Ambulatory Vending Permit. Mike Finnegan (KRUI Heat Stroke '97) - July 25. Use of City Streets and Public Grounds: Craig Carney (Racquet Master Bike and Ski Sidewalk Sales) - July 17-19. Jim Steffen (Regina Fall Fun Run) - August 31. Mayor Novick and Council Member Norton, members of the Council Rules Committee, agreed to forward a favorable recommendation concerning the Planning & Zoning by-laws and stated no Rules Committee meeting was needed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. The following individuals appeared regarding the extension of First Avenue Ave.: Lori Enloe, 1029 E. Bloomington St.; Chris Randall, 3:328 Shamrock Dr.; Pat Council Activities July 29, 1997 page 3 Vogt, 26 Heather Dr.; Pat Lind, 2z~ Heather Dr.; Lyn Richman, 220 First Ave.; Jim Thorgmorton, 715 N. Linn St.; and Candida Maurer, 627 Bradley St. Transportation Planner Davidson present for discussion. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, ~~'~ entitled "Zoning," Article E, entitled "Commercial and Business Zones," Section 2, entitled "Neighborhood Commercial Zone (CN-1)," to permit any retail or personal service use in the CN-1 zone with a size limitation to help ensure neighborhood compatibility. Harry Wolfe, Vice-President of Southgate Development, appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, ~~,~ entitled "Zoning," Article N, entitled "Off-Street Parking and Loading," to increase the parking requirements for residential uses in the CB-5, Central Business Support Zone. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, "Unified Development Code" of the City Code by amending Chapter 9, Article A, entitled "Parking Facility Impact Fee" to revise the formula for payment in the CB-5 Zone. No one appeared. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Council Member Thornberry requested an amendment to the ordinance to allow property owners some latitude in the parking spaces required. After discussion, moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to continue the public hearing to August 26. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article O, entitled "Sign Regulations," to permit projecting signs as a provisional sign in the CB-5 and CB-10 zones, be given second vote for consideration. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to amend the ordinance by adding "A business wishing to install a projecting sign must obtain Design Review Committee approval according to procedures and guidelines established by the Design Review Committee prior to obtaining a sign permit." The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, on second consideration of the ordinance as amended with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt ORD. 97-3794, Bk. 40, p. 32, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE O, ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS," TO PERMIT PORTABLE SIGNS AS A PROVISIONAL SIGN IN THE CB-2, CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE ZONE, CB-5, CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT ZONE, AND CB-10 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 97-3795, Bk. 40, p. 33, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE P, ENTITLED "FENCES AND HEDGES," TO CHANGE THE VISION TRIANGLE REQUIREMENT AT INTERSECTIONS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-254, Bk. 118, 254, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF IRWIN Council Activities July 29, 1997 page 4 SUBDIVISION, A REPLAT OF A PORTION OF LOT 24 OF MT. SCHRADER SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to forward a letter to the ~,~ Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending approval of a conditional use permit for a golf course on a 50 acre property located near the intersection of Taft Avenue and Herbert Hoover Highway° PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Baker, to forward a letter to 'the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending approval of a rezoning of 46.86 acres located on the west side of Prairie du Chien Road NE, approximately 1/4 mile north of its intersection with Newport Road, from Suburban Residential (RS3) to Suburban Residential (RS). PCD Director Franklin present for discussion° The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-255, Bk. ~/ 118, p. 255, DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE CITY TO BE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA, AND THAT THE REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, REDEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, OF SUCH AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY; DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT; AND ADOPTING THE SCOTT-SIX URBAN RENEWAL PLAN THEREFOR. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt ORD. 97-3796,'Bk. 118, p. 34, PROVIDING THAT GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED AND COLLECTED EACH YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE SCOTT-SIX URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AREA, IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF JOHNSON COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA, BY AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STATE OF IOWA, CITY OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF JOFINSON, IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTHER TAXING DISTRICTS, BE PAID TO A SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON LOANS, MONIES ADVANCED TO AND INDEBTEDNESS, INCLUDING BONDS ISSUED OR TO BE ISSUED, INCURRED BY SAID CITY IN CONNECTION WITH SAID URBAN RENEWAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman, Norton, Novick. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. A public hearing was held on execution of an agreement for private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and Alvin and Mary Joan Streb. Atty. Robert Downer, representing the Streb's appeared. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-256, Bk. 118, p. 256, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY Council Activities July 29, 1997 page 5 AND ALVIN AND MARY JO STREB. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. A public hearing was held on resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the removal and replacement of the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center Gym Floor and replacement of Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center Aerobics Floor. No one appeared. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-257, Bk. 118, p. ~'~'~ 257, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER GYM FLOOR AND REPLACEMENT OF IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER AEROBICS FLOOR, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS for August 12. P&R Director Trueblood present for discussion, The Mayor stated this project would be awarded at special City Council meeting held 8:00 a.m. on August 13. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction the Napolean Park Softball Field fencing project. No one appeared. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-258, Bk. 118 .... p. 258, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NAPOLEON PARK SOFTBALL FIELD FENCING PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS for August 19. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa City Library Roof Replacement Project. No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-259, Bk. 118, p. 259, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS for August 12. Library Director Craig present for discussion. The Mayor stated this project would be awarded at a special City Council meeting held at 8:00 a.m. on August 13. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities July 29, 1997 page 6 A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the removal and replacement of the roof and insulation on the Civic Center. No one appeared. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-260, Bk. 118, .~o~ p. 260, PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF AND INSULATION ON THE CIVIC CENTER ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS for August 19. Darrell Smith, Van Winkle-Jacob, present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Willow Creek Trail, Phase I Project, Mormon Trek to Galway Hills. Civil Engr. Winstead present for discussion. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 97-261, Bk. 118, p. 261, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW CREEK TRAIL, PHASE I PROJECT, MORMON TREK TO GALWAY HILLS, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS for August 19. The Ma'yor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Thornberryo Absent: None. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending City c~/~ Code Title 1, entitled "Administration," Chapter 5, entitled "Mayor and City Council," to change the compensation and review process for City Council Members and the Mayor, be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Vanderhoef. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 97-3797, Bk. 40, p. 35,. AMENDING TITLE 14, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 3, "CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE A, "GENERAL PROVISIONS" OF THE CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH RULES GOVERNING BILLING ADJUSTMENTS TO CITY UTI-LITY ACCOUNTS FOR INCOF~RECT BILLINGS; TO WAIVE PAYMENT FOR CERTAIN SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING SERVICES; AND, TO AMEND THE CITY CODE PROVISION CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CITY UTILITY ACCOUNTS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT OF A WRITTEN AGREEMENT, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman, Norton, Council Activities July 29, 1997 page 7 Novick, Thornberry. Nays: Kubby. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 97-3798, Bk. 40, p. 36, AMENDING TITLE 14, ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING," ARTICLE I, ENTITLED "GRADING ORDINANCE," SECTION 12, ENTITLED "EROSION CONTROL," be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Lehman, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 97-3799, Bk. 40, p. 37, SETTING SCHEDULED FINES FOR VIOLATIONS PROSECUTED AS MUNICIPAL INFRACTIONS UNDER TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "GENERAL ANIMAL REGULATIONS" AND CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "ANIMAL CONTROL" OF THE CITY CODE, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Baker, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance be finally adopted at 'this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, 'to adopt ORD. 97-3800, Bk. 40, p. 38, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE A, ENTITLED "STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WAY GENERALLY" TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR AN APPLICANT TO POST A STREET CLEANUP ESCROW PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF EACH BUILDING PERMIT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, to adopt ORD. 97~3801, Bk. 40, p. 39, REGARDING CONTROL OF GRAFFITI AND REQUIRING REMOVAL OF GRAFFITI VANDALISM FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-262, Bk. 118, p. 262, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHAMROCK/ARBOR CULVERT ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities July 29, 1997 page 8 Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to August 26 a resolution temporarily closing portions of Iowa Avenue, Dubuque Street, and Jefferson Street rights-of-way and authorizing the execution of an agreement for temporary use of public right-of-way between the City of Iowa City and the University of Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-263, Bk. 118, p. 263, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITION IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BY ADDING ONE POLICE OFFICER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-264, Bk. 118, j~._. 264, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A DRUG ELIMINATION GRANT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MAYOR'S YOUTH PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-265, Bk. 118,. p. 265, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH PROPERTY OWNERS FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF LIGHTING IN ALLEYWAYS IN THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-266, Bk. 118, p. 266, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR FY97 PARATRANSIT SERVICE BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY to August 31. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted 'the current vacancies: Housing & Community Development Comm. - Three vacancies to 'fill three-year terms ending September 1, 2000; Police Citizens' Review Bd. - five vacancies; one two-year term, two three-year terms, and two four-year terms all commencing Sep'tember 1, 1997. These appointments will be made at the August 26 City Council meeting. Council Member Norton noted the Consent Calendar correspondence received. from Sue Clark concerning the trees on Rohret Rd..and questioned the status. The City Mgr. reported a memo would be prepared by the City Atty.'s office. Norton requested that the plantings along Melrose Avenue be looked at also. Norton asked' for an update on the repair of the railroad crossing on South Gilbert St. After discussion Council agreed to have the Mayor contact the railroad companies and write a letter. Norton offered to meet with railroad representatives. Council Member Kubby reminded citizens she would not be available for her office hours on July 31 only; and questioned staff review of a recent neighborhood newsletter article concerning probable cause to search a premise. Staff will follow up, Council Member Lehman asked that the matter of establishing a canine section of the Police Department be scheduled for Council discussion. Majority of Council Activities July 29, 1997 page 9 Council agreed to schedule the matter for late fall. Lehman inquired as to staging the construction of the trail from Burlington to Napoleon Park. The City Mgr. will follow-up with the engineers and report back to Council: Lehman raised concerns regarding the proposed University skywalk Dubuque Street. After discussion Council agreed to have the Mayor write a letter to Dick Gibson, Director of University Facilities and urged citizens to contact Mr. Gibson directly with their comments. The Mayor stated that all letters received by the Council concerning this matter will be forwarded to Mr. Gibson. Council Member Thornberry stated staff would continue to work on TCI issues. Council Member Vanderhoef asked Acting City Atty. Dill<es to review the conflict of interest policy concerning the Housing and Community Development Commission. Acting City Arty. Dilkes referenced a July 31 memo from the City Attorney's office concerning the matter and noted the memo and related information would be distributed with each application. Council Member Baker thanked people along Market Street for their patience during recent asphalting of the street. Baker referenced correspondence he received from Kathleen Janz concerning traffic in north Iowa City, asked staff to respond, and send copies to Council. Baker noted the E-Mail from Doug Jones concerning manure lagoon rules and the impact on our drinking water and stated he has asked staff to follow-up. Baker asked for a higher visibility of City maintenance crews in the City Plaza especially during special events such as the Friday Night Concert Series. Mayor Novick noted the birthdays of Council Member Kubby on August 8 and City Clerk Karr on August 5; announced that the Human Rights Commission would be presenting the movie "To Kill A Mockingbird" on August 9 at the Public Library; and reminded Council of a special City Council meeting scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on August 13. Acting City Atty. Dilkes noted a sentence had been dropped off a memo outlining the PCRB update and stated that a letter will be sent to Johnson and Linn County Bar Associations regarding legal counsel for the Board. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 11:15 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP10 IPll IP12 IP13 IP14 IP15 CITY OF I0 WA CITY CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET July 18, 1997 Memorandum from City Manager: Pending Development Issues Memorandum from City Architect to City ManagedCouncil: Replacement Memorandum from City Clerk: Iowa League of Cities Conference Memorandum from Community Development Coordinator to Meeting with Sally Stutsman Response Letter from Parking Systems Manager to Nancy Davin: [attached - letter from Nancy Davin - previously distributed] , 717 Library Roof City 'Manager: Parking Ticket ~7~/ Neighborhood Council of Iowa City Meeting Minutes - April 10, 1997 Deer Management Committee Meeting Minutes - June 16, 1997 Deer Management Committee Meeting Minutes - July 7, 1997 Release: Market Music Release: Public Input on Proposed Trail Plan for Hickory Hill Park Release: First Avenue Paving and Storm Sewer Improvements Project Release: Arson Prevention Release: Fire Cause Update Release: Community Profile o% 7o7.~ IP16 Agenda: July 17 Johnson County Board of Supervisors Formal Meeting CITY OF I0 W.4 CITY CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET July 25, 1997 IP1 Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director: Public Arts Program IP2 Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director: Attached Article: City Comforts: How to Build an Urban Village IP3 Memorandum from Public Works Director to City Manager: Dubuque Street Sidewalk - Kimball Road to Park Road r-~,7 3/7/ I MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS IP4 Memorandum from Mayo~: Federal Government Issues IP5 Email Forwarded by Council Member Baker from Eliot Blake: TCl IP6 Memorandum from City Manager: Downtown Strategy/Action Plan - Parking Signage ~'~7,.~7 IP7 Memorandum from City Manager: Crypto-Sporidium Outbreak - Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, Minnesota IP8 Memorandum from City Manager: First Avenue Extended/Fire Station #3 - Lower Muscatine(~r~..:~ Avenue IP9 Memorandum from City Manager: Park and Recreation Program and Events Brochures ,-~.7 IP10 Memorandum from City Manager: Road Salt IPll Memorandum from City Manager: Recently Completed Capital Projects C~t7Z/r.~ IP12 Memorandum from City Manager: Events, Activities, and Promotions in Downtown IP13 Memorandum from City Manager: Flag at Half Staff IP14 Memorandum from City Manager: Manufactured Housing/Fire Hydrants IP15 Memorandum from City Manager: Cemetery Consultant IP16 Memorandum from City Manager: Miscellaneous c~r~Zi/7 IP17 Memorandum from City Clerk: July 14, 1997, Cou'ncil Work Session IP18 Memorandum from. City Clerk: Meeting Schedule-Revision #'12 4~, 7~ IP19 Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Mitchell: Update on PCRB ~7~ July 25, 1997 Information Packet (continued) 2 IP20 IP21 IP22 IP23 IP24 IP25 IP26 IP27 IP28 Memorandum from Acting City Attorney: Airport - Property Acquisition Update Memorandum from City Engineer to City Manager: Sandusky Drainage Memorandum from City Engineer to City Manager: Check Your Speed Program . Memorandum from Human Rights Coordinator to City Manager: National Strategic Planning Meeting for Human Rights USA Note from the GrantWood Neighborhood Association to Police: Thank You c~ 755 Minutes: July 2t, 1997, Deer Management Committee Agendas: Article: Local Option Tax Did Add Police Officers Memorandum from Economic Development Coordinator: Area, 1997 [Attachment included in Council packets only] July 29, 1997, Informal Meetings of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors Community Profile for the Iowa City ~ ~7,~'c~ E-Mail from John Nesbitt regarding Evaluating City's Neighborhood Preservation~7~(~ E-Mail from Larry Baker regarding Manure Lagoon Rules and our Memo from City Manager regarding out of town, ..... 'Letter from Anna Buss, ~B Property Management ~egard!ng~wa, ste removal Letter from David Moore, Fieldhouse owner regarding underage drinking. Agenda for 7/29/97 Board of Supervisors. Letter from Chambers Agency regarding waste removal regulations. Letter from JoyceAnne Munson Welsh regarding 1st Ave. extension. Letter from Kathleen Janz regarding traffic in north Iowa City. Drinking Water. regulations.