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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 12. $r. Center
Comm. - June 18. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - June 18.
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 Class 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
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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 819,586,409.15 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 Intake 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, 3328 Shamrock Dr.; Pat
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Vogt, 26 Heather Dr.; Pat Lind, 24 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,
p. 254, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF IRWIN
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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 JOHNSON, 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 INDI~BTEDNESS, 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
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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.
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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,
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 Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby,
Lehman, Norton. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending City
Code Title I, 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 UTILITY
ACCOUNTS FOR INCOF~ECT 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,
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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.
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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, p.
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 September 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
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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. Dilkes to review the
conflict of interest policy concerning the Housing and Community Development
Commission. Acting City Atty. 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 Arty. 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.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/14/97
Iowa City City Council, special meeting,
6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker,
Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to ex-
ecutive session to discuss strategy with coun-
sel in matters that are presently in litigation or
where litigation is imminent where its disclo-
sure would be likely to prejudice or disadvan-
tage the position of the governmental body in
that litigation; and to discuss the purchase of
particular real estate only where premature
disclosure could be reasonably expected to in-
crease the price the governmental body would
have to pay for that property. The minutes and
tape recording of a session closed under this
paragraph (real estate) shall be available for
public examination when the transaction dis-
cussed is completed. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 7:20 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Naomi J. ,ovick, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication - 7/16/97
Subject to change as finalized by the City
Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office, 356-5043.
The cost of publishing the following
proceedings and claims is ~
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said
publication is ~
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/15/97
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.
Moved and seconded 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
2 and the regular meeting of June 17
as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment
June 11. P&R Comm. - June 18. P&Z
Comm. - June 19. Design Review
Comm. - June 30.
Approve the design plans for
Phase One of the raised
platform and ramp along the
Clinton Street side of Old
Capitol Mall.
Bd. of Appeals - May 5.
Permit Motions: Class C
Liquor License for Roxie's, 2300
Muscatine Ave. Class C Liquor
License for Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn
St. Class C Liquor License for
Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City
Aerie //965, 225 Hwy. 1 S. Class C
Liquor License for Memories, 928
Maiden Lane. Class B Liquor License
for Holiday Inn Iowa City, 210 S.
Dubuque St. Outdoor Service Area for
Holiday Inn Iowa City, 210 S.
Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License
for Vito's, 118 E. College St. Class E
Liquor License for Drug Town, 1221
N. Dodge St. Class E Beer Permit for
Drug Town, 1221 N. Dodge St.
Refund of an unused portion of a
Special Class C Liquor License for
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July 15, 1997
page 2
Pizza Hut #402041, 127 Iowa Ave.
RES. 97-219, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE
PERMITS. RES. 97-220, TO ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES.
97-221, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT OF THE ROBERT A.
LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION
CENTER GYMNASIUM FLOOR AND
REPLACEMENT OF IOWA
CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR
CENTER AEROBICS ROOM FLOOR,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE
SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION. RES. 97-222, SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE NAPOLEON PARK
SOFTBALL FIELD FENCING PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97-223,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY ROOF
REPLACEMENT 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. 97-224, SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE WILLOW CREEK TRAIL, PHASE I
PROJECT, MORMON TREK TO
GALWAY HILLS, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
RES. 97-225, SETTING A PUBLIC
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page 3
HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF AND
INSULATION ON THE CIVIC CENTER,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE
SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 97-226,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A DISCLOSURE
STATEMENT AND A 10-YEAR
DEPRECIATING PROMISSORY FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 712
DEARBORN STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 97-227, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF
A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND A
10-YEAR DEPRECIATING
PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1908 F
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-
228, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND A
10-YEAR DEPRECIATING
PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 619
DEARBORN STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 97-229, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF
A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9z~2
IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 97-230, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM
SEWER, AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR MORMON
TREK VILLAGE, PHASE I. RES. 97-
231, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY
LANDFILL FORCE MAIN PROJECT.
Correspondence: Ken and Deb
Sickels regarding temporary sidewalk.
David and Susan Novotny regarding
Sandusky Storm Sewer Project. C.
Kearns regarding Shaw shooting.
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page 4
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding Stop Sign Installation at
Rushmore Drive and Mormon Trek
Boulevard. Civil Service Comm.
submitting certified lists of applicants
for the following position(s):
Maintenance Worker I - Rec; Central
Services Information Clerk. Jaycees
regarding 4th of July events.
Pepperwood Neighborhood Assn.
regarding Sandusky Sewer Project.
Longfellow Neighbors regarding drug
dealing in their neighborhood.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Richard Twohy, 903 N. Dodge,
appeared requesting Council passage of a
resolution flying the flag at half staff for the
week of August 30 in memorial to Eric Shaw.
The following individuals appeared regarding
the Dubuque Street Sidewalk: Ellen Widiss,
316 Kimball Rd.; Jerry Peck, 38 Kimball Rd.;
Mary Lukas, 406 Kimball Rd.; Christiane Knorr,
330 Kimball Rd.; and John Shaw, Bella Vista.
Margaret MacDonald and Atty. Wm. Meardon,
appeared requesting deferral of Item No. 30
resolution awarding contract on the North
Iowa River Sanitary Sewer Improvement
Project. Bob Kemp, Sr. Center Commissioner,
updated Council activities. The following
individuals appeared regarding the extension of
First Avenue: Candida Maurer, 627 Bradley
and Derek Maurer, 328 S. Governor. Anna
Buss, 1213 First Avenue, appeared regarding
First Avenue improvements (Bradford to
Muscatine). Grace -rrifaro, 902 N. Dodge,
appeared regarding Item No. 15, Pet Animal
Ordinance, and the possibility of prohibiting
rodeos and circuses.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by
Lehman, to set a public hearing for July 29,
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. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded by Norton, to
set a public hearing for July 29, 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
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page 5
the CB~5, Central Business Support Zone. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for Ju~y 29 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled "Sign Regulations," to permit
projecting signs as a provisional sign in the
CB-5 and CB-10 zones. The following
individuals appeared: Ellen Widiss, 316
Kimball Rd.; John Gross, 902 N. Dodge; and
John Shaw, Bella Vista Place.
Moved and seconded 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 zone,
be given first vote for consideration. Moved
and seconded to amend the ordinance by
restricting the thickness of the sign to no
more than 4 inches. The Mayor declared the
motion to amend carried. The Mayor declared
the motion carried on first consideration of
the amended ordinance.
Mo.ved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled "Zoning," Article O, entitled "Sign
Regulations," to permit portable signs as a
provisional sign in the CB-2, CB-5, and CB-10
zones, be given second vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled "Zoning," Article P, entitled "Fences
and Hedges," to change the vision triangle
requirement at intersections, be given second
vote for consideration. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
97-3791, VACATING THE PORTION OF ST.
MATTHIAS' STREET (FORMERLY KNOWN AS
ST. MATTHIAS' ALLEY), RIGHT-OF-WAY
LOCATED NORTH OF DODGE STREET, AND
ST. JOHN'S ALLEY, LOCATED BETWEEN ST.
CLEMENT'S STREET AND ST. MATTHIAS'
STREET.
Moved and seconded to defer to July
29 the following items: Item No. 5 a
resolution determining an area of the City to
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page 6
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; Item
No. 6 an ordinance 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 Johnson,
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; and
Item No. 7b. a resolution approving and
authorizing execution of an agreement for
private redevelopment by and between the
City of Iowa City and Alvin and Mary Joan
Streb. The Mayor declared the motion to
defer carried.
Moved and seconded to continue to
July 29, a public hearing on a resolution
approving the execution of an agreement for
private redevelopment by and between the
City of Iowa City and Alvin and Mary Joan
Streb. The Mayor declared the motion carded.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for
construction of the Iowa City Civic Center
Front Entrance Renovation Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-232, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY CIVIC
CENTER FRONT ENTRANCE RENOVATION
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING
TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 14, "Unified
Development Code," Chapter 3, "City
Utilities," Article A, "General Provisions" of
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page 7
the City Code to establish rules governing
billing adjustments to City utility accounts for
incorrect 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 given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 14, entitled "Unified
Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled
"Building and Housing," Article I, entitled
"Grading Ordinance," Section 12, entitled
"Erosion Control," be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance 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 given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance 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, be given second vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance regarding control of graffiti and
requiring removal of graffiti vandalism from
private property, be given second vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
97-3792, CREATING A POLICE CITIZENS'
REVIEW BOARD TO ASSIST THE CITY IN
PROCESSING CITIZEN COMPLAINTS
CONCERNING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
AND ASSURING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
IS RESPONSIVE TO COMMUNITY NEEDS.
Moved and seconded to amend paragraph
8(A)(1) of the ordinance to allow the City
Council to waive the "peace officer"
requirement in the event the Council does not
receive qualified applicants. The Mayor
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page 8
declared the motion on the amendment
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
97-3793, AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED
"POLICE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 3,
"ENTITLED GENERAL ANIMAL
REGULATIONS," SECTIONS 1, 3, AND 4;
AND AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED
"PET ANIMAL CONTROL," SECTIONS 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, AND 12 OF THE CITY
CODE TO PROVIDE NEW REGULATIONS
REGARDING ANIMALS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-233, SETTING FORTH A NEW SCHEDULE
OF FEES, RULES, REGULATIONS AND
GUIDELINES FOR THE PROVISION OF
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES, ANIMAL
LICENSING, ANIMAL PERMITS AND ANIMAL
ADOPTION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-23z~, ESTABLISHING THE NAME OF THE
EAST-WEST ARTERIAL STREET IN
NORTHEAST IOWA CITY. John Shaw,
Historic Preservation Comm. Chairperson,
appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-235, CHANGING THE NAME OF NORTH
DODGE COURT LOCATED IN RICORD'S
SUBDIVISION AND IN THE RESUBDIVISION
OF A PORTION OF LOTS 5 AND 6, JACOB
RICORD'S SUBDIVISION TO DODGE STREET
COURT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-236, SUPPORTING THE STUDY AND
POSSIBLE IMPLEMENTATION OF
PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE THROUGH
CHICAGO, WYANET, QUAD CITIES, IOWA
CITY, DES MOINES, AND OMAHA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-237, 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.
Moved and seconded to defer to
August 26, a resolution approving the design
of the Iowa City Transit Interchange. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-238, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA TO
USE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE
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page 9
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE CAMPUS FIBER
OPTIC NETWORK.
Moved and seconded to defer to July
29, a resolution temporarily closing portions
of Iowa Avenue, Dubuque Street, and
Jefferson Street right-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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-239, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND GREGORY
AND MAUREEN CILEK FOR TEMPORARY USE
OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF
NORTH GILBERT STREET IN IOWA CITY,
IOWA, as amended. Moved and seconded to
approve the resolution conditioned on staff
approval upon consultation with the Chair of
the Historic Preservation Comm. Historic
Preservation Chairperson John Shaw present
for discussion. The Mayor declared the
motion to amend carried.
Moved and Norton, seconded to
adopt RES. 97-240, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A STORM SEWER, SANITARY
SEWER, AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR AUDITOR'S PARCEL
96089, ABUTTING LOT 10 IN WILD PRAIRIE
ESTATES, PART TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-241, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR
TRAIL PROJECT - BURLINGTON STREET TO
NAPOLEON PARK. Casey Cool(, FRIENDS,
appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-242, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISI'rlON
OF PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER
CORRIDOR TRAIL - BURLINGTON STREET TO
NAPOLEON PARK PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-243, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WYDLE GREEN
SANITARY SEWER PROJECT.
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page 10
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-2z~4, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCOTT
BOULEVARD TRUNK SEWER PROJECT
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-2z~5, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH IOWA
RIVER CORRIDOR SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-246, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHGATE
AVENUE AND STEVENS DRIVE STORM
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-247, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHERIDAN AVENUE
SANITARY SEWER BYPASS PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-248, AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION OF
ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT HANGAR BUILDING
AT THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Moved and seconded to adopt a
resolution finding it necessity to institute
emergency proceedings for replacement of
the Library roof and awarding contract and
authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest contract for replacement of
the Library roof. The Mayor declared the
resolution defeated.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-249, ON UNCLASSIFIED SALARIES AND
COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998
FOR THE CITY CLERK AND CITY MANAGER.
The Mayor announced the current
vacancies: Housing and 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
September 1, 1997. These appointments will
be made at the August 26 City Council
meeting.
Moved and seconded to adjourn
11:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Official Council Aotions
July 15, 1997
page 11
A more complete description of
Council Activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
s/Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication 7/24/97
revised 7/28/97
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's office at (319)356-5043.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 14, 1997
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Dilkes, Karr. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tapes 97-102, Side 2.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where liti-
gation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage
the position of the governmental body in that litigation; and to discuss the purchase
of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably ex-
pected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that prop-
erty. The minutes and tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (real
estate) shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is
completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 6:05
p.m.
Council returned to open session 7:1 5 p.m.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn the special meeting 7:20
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
~ct to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, :ontact the
City erk's office at (319)356-5043.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITII:
JULY 15, 1997
ity City Council, special meeting, 6:00 p.m.
Novick presic g. Council Members present: Baker, Kubb
Thornberry, V~ Absent: None. Staffmembers
minutes tape rec rded on Tapes 97-102, Side 2.
Moved by
discuss strategy
gation is imminent
the position of the
of particular real
Civic Center. Mayor
Norton, Novick,
,sent: Dilkes, Karr. Council
hman, seconded by Thornberry, adjourn to executive session to
counsel in matters that resently in litigation or where liti-
~ere its disclosure would likely to prejudice or disadvantage
body in tigation; and to discuss the purchase
only where prem ire disclosure could be reasonably ex-
pected to increase the
erty. The minutes and ta
estate) shall be available
completed. Affirmative roll
The Mayor declared the
p.m.
Council returned to o
Moved by Kubby, see
p.m. The Mayor declared t
present.
e the governm, body would have to pay for that prop-
recording a session closed under this paragraph (real
public ~mination when the transaction discussed is
unanimous, 7/0, all .Council Members present.
· ried and adjourned into executive session 6:05
.by'Lehman, to adj0urn'~.the special meeting 7:20
carried-unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, Clerk
Subject 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 15, 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. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling,
Dilkes, Karr, Miklo, O'Neil, Fosse, Schoenfelder, Goodman-Herbst, McClure,
Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 97-105 & 97-106, Both Sides;
97-107, Side 1.
Moved by Lehman, 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 2 and
the regular meeting of June 17 as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:' Bd. of Adjustment - June 11.
P&R Comm. - June 18. P&Z Comm.- June 19. Design Review Comm. - June
30.
Approve the de~'ig~n plans for Phase One of the raised platform and
ramp along the Clinton Street side of Old Capitol Mall.
Bd. of Appeals - May 5."
Permit Motions: Approving a Class'C I~iquor License for Roxie's, 2300
Muscatine Ave. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Tuck's Place, 210 N.
Linn St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Fraternal Order of Eagles
Iowa City Aerie #965, 225 Hwy. I S. Approving a Class C Liquor License for
Memories, 928 Maiden Lane. Approving a Class B Liquor License for Holiday
Inn Iowa City, 210 S. 'Dubuque St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for
Holiday Inn Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class C Liquor
Lioense for Vito's , 118 E. College St. Approving a Class E Liquor License for
Drug Town, 1221 N. Dodge St. Approving a Class E Boor Permit for Drug
Town, 1221 N. Dodge St. Approving a refund of an unused portion of a
Special Class C Liquor License for Pizza Hut #402041, 127 Iowa Ave. RES.
97-219, Bk. 118, p. 219, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 97-220,
BK. 118, P. 220, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 97-221, Bk. 118, p. 221, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for July 29 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT OF THE ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION
CENTER GYMNASIUM FLOOR AND REPLACEMENT OF IOWA
CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER AEROBICS ROOM FLOOR,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97..222, Bk. 118, p. 222,
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SETTING A ,PUBLIC HEARING for July 29 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE NAPOLEON
PARK SOFTBALL FIELD FENCING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97-223, Bk. 11-8;'p. 223, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for July 29 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,-FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY
LIBRARY ROOF REPLACEMENT 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. 97-224,
Bk. 118, p. 224, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for July 29 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW CREEK TRAIL, PHASE I PROJECT,
MORMON TREK TO GALWAY HILLS, DIRECTING'OITY CLERK "EO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97-225, Bk.
118, po 22'5, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING fbr July 29 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THET, ROOF AND INSULATION ON
THE CIVIC CENTER,' DIRECTING CITY.CLERK'TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTIONS- :" '
Resolutions, Bk, 118; RES, 97-226, .p, 226, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND A 10-YEAR DEPRECIATING PROMISSORY
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 712-DEARBORN STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 97-227, p. 227, AUTHORIZING-THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A DISCLOSURE
STATEMENT AND A 10-YEAR DEPRECIATING .PROMISSORY NOTE FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1908 F STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
97-228, p. 228, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND A
10-YEAR DEPRECIATING PROMISSORY NOTE' FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 619 DEARBORN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-229,
p. 229, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 942 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-
230, p. 230, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM
SEWER, AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MORMON TREK
VILLAGE, PHASE I. RES. 97-231, p. 231, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FORCE MAIN PROJECT.
Correspondence: Ken and Deb Sickels regarding temporary sidewalk.
David and Susan Novotny regarding Sandusky Storm Sewer Project. C.
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Kearns regarding Shaw shooting. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding Stop Sign Installation at Rushmore Drive and Mormon Trek
Boulevard. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the
following position(s): Maintenance Worker I Rec; Central Services
Information Clerk. Jaycees regarding 4th of July events. Pepperwood
Neighborhood Assn. regarding Sandusky Sewer Project. Longfellow Neighbors
regarding drug dealing in their neighborhood.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set.
Richard Twohy, 903 N. Dodge, appeared requesting Council passage of a
resolution flying the flag at half staff for the week of August 30 in memorial to Eric
Shaw. The following individuals appeared regarding the Dubuque Street Sidewalk:
Ellen Widiss, 316 Kimball Rd.; Jerry Peck, 38 I<imball Rd.; Mary Lukas, 406 Kimball
Rd.;, 330 Kimball Rd.; and John Shaw, Bella Vista. Margaret MacDonald and Atty.
Wm. Meardon, appeared requesting deferral of item #30, awarding contract on the
North Iowa River Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. Bob Kemp, Sr. Center
*Commissioner, updated Council on Senior Center activities. The following individuals
appeared regarding the extension of First Avenue: Candida Maurer, 627 Bradley and
Derel( Maurer, 328 S. Governor. Anna Buss, 1213 First Avenue, appeared regarding
First Avenue improvements (Bradford to Muscatine). City Engr. Fosse present for
discussion. Grace Trifaro, 902 N. Dodge, appeared regarding item #15, Pet Animal
Ordinance, and the possibility of prohibiting rodeos and circuses.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for July
29, 1997, 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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for July
29, 1 997, 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. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for July 29
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. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled "Sign Regulations," to permit projecting signs as a provisional sign in the
CB-5 and CB-10 zones. The following individuals appeared: Ellen Widiss, 316
*Kimball Rd.; John Gross, 820 Kirkwood Avenue; and John Shaw, Bella Vista Place.
Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion.
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Kearns regarding Shaw shooting. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding Stop Sign Installation at Rushmore Drive and Mormon Trek
Boulevard. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the
following position(s): Maintenance Worker I Rec; Central Services
Information-Clerk. Jaycees regarding 4th of July even~ts. Pepperwood
Neighborhood Assn. regarding Sandusky Sewer Project. Lon Neighbors
regarding drug dealin in their neighborhood.
Affirmative roll call vote u~ ~animous, 7/0, all Council The Mayor
declared the motion carried ld repeated the public hearing
Richard Twohy, 903 Dodge, appeared requesti 'Council passage of a
resolution flying the flag at staff for the week of Au st 30 in memorial to Eric
Shaw. The following appeared regarding Dubuque Street Sidewalk:
Ellen Widiss, 316 Kimball Rd.; Peck, 38 Kimba ~,d.; Mary Lukas, 406 Kimball
Rd.;, 330 Kimball Rd.; and John Bella Margaret MacDonald and Atty.
Wm. Meardon, appeared requestin! deferral of m #30, awarding contract on the
North Iowa River Sanitary Sewer
Commissioner, updated Council ac
regarding the extension of First Aven~
Maurer, 328 So Governor. Anna Buss,
Avenue impr. ove"ments (Bradford to
discussion. Grace'Trifarb,-9(~2 N:
Ordinance, and the possibility Of
Moved by Thornberry, sec.
29, 1997, on an ordinance ame
~t Project. Bob Kemp, Sr. Center
following individuals appeared
tndida Maurer, 627 Bradley and Derek
13 First Avenue;' appeared regarding First
..:.City. Engro Fosse present for
regarding item #15, Pet Animal
and circuses.
ded by ."to set a public hearing for July
Title ~, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article
El entitled "Commercial and ~siness Zone Section 2, entitled ~'~'Neighborhood
Commercial Zone (CN-1)," t~ any or personal service use in the CN-1
zone with a size limitation. o help ensure ne~!hborhood compatibility. The Mayor
declared the motion Carri~ unanimously, 7/0,~,all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. ~
Moved by Vand~hoef,-s~cOnded by Norton, to set a public hearing for July
29, 1997, on an ordir)/ance amending Title 14; Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article
N, entitled "Off-Str~/~t Parking and Loading," to increase the parking requirements
for residential uses)h the CB-5, Central Business Sul~ort Zone. The Mayor declared
the motion carried//unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by/Lehman, seconded by Norton, to serra public hearing for July 29
on an ordinar ce//amending Title 14, "Unified Developrr~nt Code" of the City Code
by amending (~hapter 9, Article A, entitled "Parking Fa~lity Impact Fee" to revise
the formul,?, f Jr payment in the CB-5 Zone. The Mayor d~clared the motion carried
unanimousl 7/0, all Council Members present. ~
A hearing was held on an ordinance amendin'g, Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled "Sign Regulations," to permit projecting signs as a I~rovisional sign in the
CB-5 and CB-10 zones. The following individuals appeared: Ellen Widiss, 316
Kimball Rd.; John Gross, 902 N. Dodge; and John Shaw, Bella Vista Place. Sr.
Planner Miklo present for discussion.
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Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, 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 zone, be given first
vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views. After
discussion, moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to amend the ordinance by
restricting the thickness of the sign to no more than 4 inches. The Mayor declared
the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council .Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, on first consideration of .the amended
ordinance, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, Novick,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article O, entitled "Sign Regulations," to
permit portable signs as a provisional sign in the CB-2, CB-5, and CB-10 zones, be
given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article P, entitled "Fences and Hedges," to
change the vision triangle requirement at intersections, be given second vote for
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared-'t-he'motion carried- -. -'
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 97-3791, Bk.
40, p. 29, VACATING THE PORTION OF ST; MA~'FTHIAS' STREET (FORMERLY
KNOWN AS ST. MATTHIAS' ALLEY), RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED NORTH OF
DODGE STREET, AND ST. JOHN'S ALLEY, LOCATED BETWEEN ST. CLEMENT'S
STREET AND ST. MATTHIAS' STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to defer to July 29 the following
items: Item No. 5 a resolution 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; Item No. 6 an ordinance 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 Johnson, 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; and Item
No. 7b. a resolution approving and authorizing execution of an agreement for
private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and Alvin and Mary
Joan Streb. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried unanimously, 7~0, all
Council Members present.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the execution of an
agreement for private redevelopment by and between the City.'of Iowa City and
Alvin and Mary Joan Streb. No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by
Lehman, to continue the public hearing to July 29, 1997. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost .for construction ~of~-the Iowa City Civic
Center Front Entrance Renovation Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-232, Bk. 118, p.
232, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA-C-ITY. CIVIC CENTER
FRONT ENTRANCE RENOVATION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all'Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, "Unified Development Code," Chapter 3, "City Utilities," Article A,
"General Provisions" of the City Code to' ;' establish ~ul(~s governing billing
adjustments. to City utility accounts for incorrect 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 given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. .: '~.: -,
Moved by Venderhoer, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled "Building and
Housing," Article I, entitled "Grading Ordinance," Section 12, entitled "Erosion
Control," be' given first vote for consideration. City Engr. Fosse present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. Council took a brief recess.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance 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 given first vote for consideration.
Animal Shelter Supv. Goodman-Herbst present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance 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, be given second vote for consideration.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried°
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance regarding
control of graffiti and. 'requiring removal of graffiti vandalism from private property,
be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt'ORDo 97-3792, Bk. 40, p.
30, CREATING A POLICE CITIZENS' REVIEW BOARD TO ASSIST THE CITY IN
PROCESSING CITIZEN 'COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
AND ASSURING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIVE TO COMMUNITY
NEEDS. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to amend paragraph 8(A)(1) of the
ordinance to allow the City Council to waive the "peace officer" requirement in the
event the Council does not receive qualified applicants. The Mayor declared the
motion on the amendment carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted as amended, 6../.1; with the following division
of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry. Nays:
Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved by Kubby, seconded..by Norton, to adopt ORD. 97-3793, Bk. 40, p.
31, AME~IDING TITLE. 8, ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 3,
"ENTITLED GENERAL ANIMAL REGULATIONS," SECTIONS 1, 3, AND 4; AND
AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED
"PET ANIMAL CONTROL," SECTIONS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, AND 12 OF THE
CITY CODE TO PROVIDE NEW REGULATIONS REGARDING ANIMALS. Animal
Shelter Supv. Goodman-Herbst present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-233, Bk. 118,
p. 233, SETTING FORTH A NEW SCHEDULE OF FEES, RULES, REGULATIONS
AND GUIDELINES FOR THE PROVISION OF ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES,
ANIMAL LICENSING, ANIMAL PERMITS AND ANIMAL ADOPTION. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-234, Bk. 118,
p. 234, ESTABLISHING THE NAME OF THE EAST-WEST ARTERIAL STREET IN
NORTHEAST IOWA CITY as Captain Irish Parkway. John Shaw, Historic
Preservation Commission Chairperson, appeared. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 97-235, Bk. 118,
p. 235, CHANGING THE NAME OF NORTH DODGE COURT LOCATED IN
RICORD'S SUBDIVISION AND IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOTS 5
AND 6, JACOB RICORD'S SUBDIVISION TO DODGE STREET COURT. City Engr.
Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-236, Bk. 118, p.
236, SUPPORTING THE STUDY AND POSSIBLE IMPLEMENTATION OF
PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE THROUGH CHICAGO, WYANET, QUAD CITIES, IOWA
CITY, DES MOINES, AND OMAHA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-237, Bk.
118, p. 237, 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. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to August 26, a
resolution approving the design of the Iowa City Transit Interchange. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 97-238, Bk. 118, p.
238, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF
IOWA TO USE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CAMPUS FIBER OPTIC NETWORK. Civil Engr.
McClure present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt a resolution
temporarily closing portions of Iowa Avenue, Dubuque Street, and Jefferson Street
right-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. Civil
Engr. present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
After discussion, moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to defer the
resolution to July 29, 1997. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-239, Bk. 118, p.
239, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND GREGORY AND MAUREEN CILEK FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF NORTH GILBERT
STREET IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, as amended. Moved by Kubby, seconded by
Lehman, to approve conditioned staff approval upon consultation with the Chair of
the Historic Preservation Commission. Historic Preservation Chairperson John Shaw
present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-240, Bk. 118, p.
240, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT
FOR AUDITOR'S PARCEL 96089, ABUTTING LOT 10 IN WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES,
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Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-236, Bk. 118, p.
236, SUPPORTING THE STUDY AND POSSIBLE IMPLEMENTATION OF
PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE THROUGH CHICAGO, WYANET, QUAD CITIES, IOWA
CITY, DES MOINES, AND OMAHA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved b' seconded by Thornberry, to ado RES. 97-237, Bk.
118, p. 237, A THORIZlNG THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND T CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN EX ENSION AGREEMENT FOR FY97 SERVICE
BETWEEN THE OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUt Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, all Council Members present. e Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by seconded by
resolution approving the ~sign of the Iowa City
declared the motion nanimously, 7/0, all
Moved by Norton, se~ nded by Baker, t(
238, AUTHORIZING THE )R TO SIGN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TY OF
IOWA TO USE PUBLIC RIGHTS- F-WAY
AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
McClure present for discussion.
Council Members present. The Mayor
Moved by Vanderhoeff secor
temporarily closing portions of Iowa
right-of-way and Authorizing the
public right-of-way between the of
Engr. present for discussion. Ir ividual
After discussion, moved by
resolution to July 29, 1
Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby,
239, APPROVING AND
THE CITY OF IOWA
TEMPORARY USE OF
STREET IN IOWA CI'
defer to August 26, a
Interchange. The Mayor
Jncil Members present.
~dopt RES. 97-238, Bk. 118, p.
THE CITY CEERK TO ATTEST AN
CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF
~R THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
FIBER OPTIC NETWORK. Civil Engr.
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
;lared the resolution adopted.
by Thornberry, to adopt a resolution
~e, Dubuque Street, and Jefferson Street
of an agreement for temporary use of
City and the University of Iowa. Civil
..il Members expressed their views.
s, ;onded by Norton, to defer the
The Mayor dec red the motion carried, 7/0, all
~nded by Norton, to opt RES. 97-239, Bk. 118, p.
EXECUTION F AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
AND GREGORY /~ ID MAUREEN CILEK FOR
FOR A ION OF NORTH GILBERT
IOWA, as amended. by Kubby, seconded by
Lehman, to approve c nditioned staff approval upon Jltation with the Chair of
the Commission. ~toric Preservation Chairperson ~n Shaw present for
discussion. The Ma, ir declared the motion to amend carri~ unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members ,sent. Affirmative roll call vote unanir tus, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Mayor declared the resolution adopted. .
Moved by orton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 9~.240, Bk. 118,
240, MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLER'i~ TO ATTEST ~
STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT
FOR AUDITOR'S PARCEL 96089, ABUTTING LOT 10 IN WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES,
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PART TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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, 97-241, Bk. 118,
p. 241, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL PROJECT - BURLINGTON
STREET TO NAPOLEON PARK. Casey Cook, FRIENDS, appeared. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared. the resolution adopted, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, Noviok, Vanderhoef,
Baker, Kubby, Lehman. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None..
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-242, Bk. 118,
p. 242, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER
CORRIDOR TRAIL - BURLINGTON STREET TO NAPOLEON PARK PROJECT. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Novick, Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Thornberry.
Absent: None.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-243, Bk. 118, p.
243, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WYDLE GREEN
SANITARY SEWER 'PROJECT to Maxwell Construction for 9477,785.00.
Affirmative roll call vote unan~imous, 6/0, Baker,absent~- The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted. ' .... ~ . '
Moved by Thornberry,' seconded by'Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-244, Bk. 118,
p. 244, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCOTT
BOULEVARD TRUNK SEWER PROJECT to Barbarossa and Sons for
91,988,741.00. Public Works Dir. Schmadeke present for discussion. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, '7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-245, Bk.
118, p. 245, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH
IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to
McAninch Corporation for 9437,922.80. Public Works Dir. Schmadeke present for
discussion. Motion by Baker to defer failed for lack of a second. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Baker. Absent: None.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-246, Bk. 118, p.
246, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHGATE
AVENUE AND STEVENS DRIVE STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to
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Yordi Excavating for 9171,850.93. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-247, Bk. 118, p.
247, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHERIDAN
AVENUE SANITARY SEWER BYPASS PROJECT to Midwest Construction for
9144,317.50. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-248, Bk. 118,
p. 248, AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT HANGAR
BUILDING AT THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. Airport Mgr. O'Neil present
for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker,
Lehman. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt a resolution finding it
necessity to institute emergency proceedings for replacement of the Library roof
and awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to
attest contract for replacement of the Library roof. The Mayor declared the
resolution defeated unanimously, 0/7, all Council Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-249, Bk. 118,
p~ 249, ON UNCLASSIFIED SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR
1998 FOR THE CITY CLERK AND CITY MANA'GER. (City Manager - 9112,486.40;
City Clerk - 952,284.54)' Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor announced the current vacancies: Housing and 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 September 1, 1997. These
appointments will be made at the August 26 City Council meeting.
'~ .... Council Member Baker requested Council schedule discussion of the
Downtown Strategy Action Plan for September,
Council Member Thornberry noted a July 14 garage fire and reported the
firefighter who dehydrated while fighting the fire was doing well.
Council Member Lehman stated the Council and staff would continue to
monitor the TCI (cable) matter in the best interests of the City; acknowledged the
July 4th Jazz Fest was a great event in downtown Iowa City; and asked that the
local option sales tax be placed back on Council's agenda,
Council Member Kubby reminded citizens that the Iowa City Public Library
was open on Sundays from 1:00-5:00; stated she would not be available for
regular office hours on July 31; announced the Americans with Disabilities Act
celebration on July 26 starting with a march at the Public Library; and said the
Women's Resource and Action Center would be sponsoring a social change training
on July 24 entitled "Principles of Inclusive and Empowering Organizing".
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Council Member Norton stated his interest in scheduling discussion of the
local option sales tax after further discussion of the City's financial future;
announced the "green machine" had been delivered and City staff was being
trained on the use of the cleaning machine for the downtown .area; requested
charted report summaries of City project costs; stated he thought the Sycamore
sidewalk looked good but he wanted to follow-up with people upset with the
project, and asked staff to look at the seeding in the area.
Mayor Novick reported on the Stepping Up Project visit to the Alcohol
Control Board and said more information would be coming; announced a public
hearing on the County Recorders Office scheduled for July 16; and wished Council
Member Lehman a Happy Birthday.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 11:00 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk