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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 26, 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: Arkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Kopping, Fowler, Schoon, McClure, Schoenfelder,
Winstead, Schmadeke, Trueblood. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-117,
Side 2; 97-118, Both Sides; 97-119, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed Soil and Water Conservation Week - August 31-
September 6, Mary Somerville accepted; VFW Buddy Poppy Week - September 6-
12.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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 August
13, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - July 30.
Civil Service Comm. - August 1 2
Approve the certified list for the position of Police Officer.
Historic Preservation Comm. - June 10. P&Z Comm. - August 7.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for G. A.
Malone's, 121 Iowa Ave. Approving a Class C Liquor License for The
Breakroom, 1578 First Ave. S. Approving a Class B Beer permit for Han's
Cafe, 340 Burlington St. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Russ' Amoco,
305 N. Gilbert St. Approving a Class B Liquor License for Highlander Inn
Restaurant & Convention Center, 2525 N. Dodge St. Approving a Class C
Beer Permit for Doc's Standard Inc., 801 S. Riverside Dr. Approving a Class
C Liquor License for Diamond Dave's Taco Company, 201 S. Clinton St.
RES. 97-271, Bk. 118, p. 271, ISSUE A CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 97-272,
Bk. 118, p. 272, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 97-273, Bk. 118, p. 273, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for September 9 ON AMENDING THE FY98 OPERATING
BUDGET. RES. 97-274, Bk. 118, p. 274, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for
September 9 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON
STREET/GOVERNOR SIGNALIZATION 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.
97-275, Bk. 118, p. 275, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for September 9 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL FY98
CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
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NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97-276, Bk.
118, p. 276, INTENT TO CONVEY VACATED PORTIONS OF ST. JOHN'S
ALLEY AND ST. MATTHIAS STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED NORTH OF
DODGE STREET AND IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO ROBERT'S
HOMETOWN DAIRY AND HY-VEE, TO ROBERT'S HOMETOWN DAIRY AND
CONSOLIDATED PROPERTIES, INC., AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR SEPTEMBER 9.
Motions: APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
911,826,006.47 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1 THROUGH JULY 31, 1997,
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT.
Resolutions, Bk. 118: RES. 97-277, p. 277, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 812
BENTON DRIVE #12, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-278, p. 278,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A HOUSING REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1115 PINE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-279, p. 279,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN,
STORM SEWER, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR
RIDGE - PART EIGHT AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN
FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 97-280, p. 280, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, STP-U-3715(8)--70-52, Muscatine Avenue to
D Street. RES. 97-281, p. 281, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR HUNTER'S RUN SUBDIVISION, PART VIII AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE. RES. 97-282, p. 282, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE IOWA CITY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BY-LAWS. RES. 97-283, p. 283,
APPROVING THE PUBLIC HOUSING MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT
PROGRAM (PHMAP) CERTIFICATION OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997.
Correspondence: JoAnn Murdock regarding parking. Steve Grismore
(Jazz Festival) regarding thank you. Caroline Oster regarding deer. C. Joseph
Holland regarding Cambus route. Jennifer Baum regarding First Avenue.
Bruce Glasgow regarding First Avenue. Grace Trifaro regarding First Avenue.
Thomas Rosenberg regarding First Avenue. Sue Forde regarding First
Avenue. Lowell and Pauline Edmondson regarding First Avenue. Lynn and
Juanira Richman regarding First Avenue. Dave Kreiter regarding First Avenue.
Penny Cahill regarding First Avenue. Andrew Russo regarding First Avenue.
Suzanne Michaeu regarding First Avenue. Eric Weston regarding First
Avenue. Betty Sedlacek regarding First Avenue. JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner: Elimination of Designated Crosswalk on Southlawn Drive in Front of
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Robert Lucas School; Installation of Stop Signs on Iowa River Corridor Trail;
Establishment of Crosswalk on Park Road for the Iowa River Corridor Trail;
Removal of Reserved Parking for Persons With Disabilities on the 300 Block
of College Street. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants
for the following position(s): Section 8 Coordinator; Police Officer;
Firefighter. Robyn Parks regarding First Avenue extension. Charles Eble
regarding the First Avenue extension.
Use of City Plaza, all approved: Eric Kinzle (Dr. B. Show) - August 16
Pat Ensminger (Pepsi/Hy-Vee pizza/pop giveaway) August 22.Jame
Simonsen (UE-COGS information) - September 2-5. Lyle Deeds (ICFD MDA
"Fill the Boot") - August 31-September 1. Joan Dill (distribute Bible
bookmarkers) - August 23
Use of City Streets and Public Grounds: Donna Palmer (New Pioneer
Food Co-op Athena's Gift Street Festival) - September 28.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Don Friedman appeared regarding the Eric Shaw incident. The following
individuals appeared regarding the First Avenue extension project: Candida Maurer,
627 Bradley; Meenal Datta, Hickory Trail; Lynn Richman; Linda Nelson, 508
Kirkwood Ave.; David Eble; Michael Santangelo, 627 Bradley; Corbin Sexton, 1817
C St.; Juanita Richman, 220 S. First Ave.; Bennett Brown, 802 Washington St.;
Catherine Woods, Iowa City Green Party; David Quist, 942 Evergreen; Russell
Lovetinsky, 1011 6th Ave.; Ben Lewis, 519 N. Gilbert St.; Holly Berkowitz, 612
Granada Court; Sheila Kroplot-Odole, 715 Bradley; Clemens Erdahi; Greg
Thompson, 4222 Harmony Lane, NE; Pat Lind, 24 Heather Dr.; Mike Campbell, 967
Evergreen Ct.; Lori Bears, 2801 Bon-Aire #369; Dennis Hatton, 603 S. Summit;
Jay Shaw, 309 Windsor Dr.; Jon Fogarty, 1 237 E. Burlington; Beej Matson, 414 E.
Davenport; Bob Foral, 616 N. First Ave.; Richard Twohy, 903 N. Dodge; Derek
Maurer, 328 S. Governor; David Ottemheimer, 108 S. Linn; Chris Merritt, 21
Hawthorne St.; Jim Throgmorton, 715 N. Linn; and Sue Mellerker, 111 2 Hotz Ave.
Bebe Ballantyne, Senior Center Commissioner, updated Council on activities of the
Center. Moved by Baker, seconded by Kubby, to accept a petition regarding First
Avenue extension. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Council took a short break.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for
September 9 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the zoning
designation from RM-20, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, and RS-5, Low
Density Single-Family Residential, to OSA-20 and OSA-5, Sensitive Areas Overlay
Zone, for approximately 1.9 acres located at 1122-1136 N. Dubuque Street (The
Cliffs). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending
Title lZ~, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article E, entitled "Commercial and Business
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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, 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 Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the 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, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
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.
The Mayor reviewed Council discussion the previous evening concerning amending
the ordinance to provide flexibility between 15 and 35% of the spaces on-site. No
one appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the 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, be given first vote for consideration. Moved by Lehman, seconded
by Thornberry, to amend the ordinance to require a minimum fee equal to 75% of
the required parking spaces in the CB-5 zone, to require between 15% and 35% of
the required spaces on site, and to require the fee to be increased accordingly if
less than 25% of the required spaces are provided. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried on first
consideration of the ordinance.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 97-3802, Bk.
40, p. 40, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE O,
ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS," TO PERMIT PROJECTING SIGNS AS A
PROVISIONAL SIGN IN THE CB-5, CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT ZONE AND THE
CB-10 ZONE, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.-
A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Shamrock/Arbor
culvert entrance improvement project. No one appeared.
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Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-284, Bk. 118, p.
28z~, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHAMROCK/ARBOR CULVERT
ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENT, 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. PCD Dir. Franklin
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 the renovation of the heating, ventilating
air conditioning (HVAC) system at the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center. No
one appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-285, Bk.
118, p. 285, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE HEATING, VENTILATING AIR
CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM AT THE IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR
CENTER, 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. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending City
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 second vote for consideration. 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, to adopt RES. 97-286, Bk.
118, p. 286, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR GRANT MONIES FROM THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC
BETTERMENT ACCOUNT (CEBA) FUNDS TO ASSIST PROTEK MEDICAL PRODUCT
INC. TO CONSTRUCT BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS AND ACQUIRE MACHINERY
AND EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE FORM OF A
$15,000 NO-INTEREST LOAN. Economic Development Coordinator Schoon and
Rick Pruter, Protek Medical Products, present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to defer until September 23, 1997 a
resolution approving the design of the Iowa City Transit Interchange Facility.
Parking & Transit Dir. Fowler present for discussion. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-287, Bk. 118,
p. 287, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
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AN EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR FY97 PARATRANSIT SERVICE BETWEEN THE
CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY. 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. 97-288, Bk. 118,
p. 288, 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. PW
Dir. Schmadeke and Parking & Transit Dir. present for discussion. In response to
Norton, Schmadeke stated he would amend page two of the agreement to read
"traffic flow along the affected streets" rather than "left side of Clinton Street".
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. 97-289, Bk. 118, p.
289, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WOOLF AVENUE BRIDGE
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Sr. Civil Engr. Winstead present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt a resolution awarding
contract and authorizing Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest contract for the
construction of the Willow Creel( Trail, Phase I project, Mormon Trek to Galway
Hills. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated, 0/7, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt a resolution awarding
contract for construction of the Civic Center Front Entrance Renovation Project.
City Architect Schoenfelder present for discussion. After discussion, the Mayor
announced that further discussion of this item would be delayed to allow the
architect to provide drawings. Council proceeded to the next item on the agenda.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-290, Bk. 118,
p. 290, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE NAPOLEON PARK SOFTBALL FENCING
PROJECT to D & N Fencing Co. for 955,975.00. Parks & Recreation Dir. Trueblood
present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Council returned to the previous item, Civic Center Front Entrance
Renovation Project. Architect Schoenfelder and City Mgr. Atkins presented
information. After discussion, Council proceeded to adopt (motion already on the
floor) RES. 97-291, Bk. 118, p. 291, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER FRONT ENTRANCE
RENOVATION PROJECT to MBA Concrete, Inc. for 968,533.00. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-292, Bk.
118, p. 292, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF
THE ROOF AND INSULATION ON THE CIVIC CENTER to Maintenance Associates
for 862,399. Parks & Recreation Dir. Trueblood present for discussion. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-293, Bk.
118, p. 293, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ENGINEERING
DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BY ADDING TWO FULL-TIME
SPECIAL PROJECTS INSPECTOR POSITIONS. PW Dir. Schmadeke present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Human Rights Comm. - one vacancy
to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2000.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to appoint Sandy Kuhlman,
1030 E. College St.; Jayne Moraski, 1220 Village Rd. #11; and Rick House, 625
Stuart Ct., to the Housing & Community Development Comm. to fill three-year
terms ending September 1, 2000. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to appoint the following individuals
to the Police Citizens' Review Bd.: John Watson, 403 Elmridge Ave. (2 year);
Margaret Raymond, 1016 Denbigh Dr. (3 year); Floyd Akins, 1309 Goldenrod Dr. (3
year); Paul Hoffey, 35 Somerset Place (4 year); Leah Cohen, 643 Scott Dr. (z~
year). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Mayor Novick read a statement of sympathy on the first anniversary of the
death of Eric Shaw.
Council Member Lehman asked that Council explore a tenant to ownership
program for City owned housing, noting interest on behalf of local banks to finance
such a program. The City Mgr. will investigate. Lehman stated his desire not to
remove substantial parking on Iowa Avenue as part of the Iowa Avenue Restoration
Project.
Council Member Kubby invited citizens to a 85 potluck fund raiser to benefit
Public Access Television (PATV) on August 30; and welcomed faculty, staff, and
students back to town.
Council Member Baker stated that there still was two days left to pick-up and
file City Council candidate papers.
Council Member Norton reminded everyone to watch for street construction
projects currently underway; noted that construction on Melrose Avenue was nearly
completed; and requested an update on the deer (management) situation. The City
Mgr. will follow-up on providing information on the deer committee. Norton
questioned the status of the southeast CAMBUS route and free fare zone. Staff will
follow-up.
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The Mayor noted that children were back in school and urged citizens to
slow down and drive carefully; and stated applications are available for the Human
Rights Awards from the Human Rights office at the Civic Center. She stated the
awards will be presented at the Human Rights Breakfast scheduled October 30,
7:30 a.m., at the Iowa Memorial Union.
The City Mgr. stated the Deputies in the City Clerk's office left at 10:00
p.m. after working on verifying signatures on the initiative petitions for the First
Avenue extension project. The City Mgr. observed that Council is criticized for
making decision without public output, individuals appeared regarding the process
for the First Avenue extension project and left prior to discussion of 19 major items
on the agenda.
Acting City Atty. Dilkes reported that five applications had been received for
legal counsel for the Police Citizen Review Board (PCRB) and would be forwarded to
the Board. She also noted staff was processing the first drafts on the agreement
reached with the Elks on easement and construction and something would be
scheduled for the September 9 agenda.
Mayor Novick reminded Council a meeting would be held at 3:00 p.m.,
Friday, August 29, if enough signatures were verified on the initiative petition on
the First Avenue Extension Project; a special formal meeting and executive session
would be held on Tuesday, September 2, from 3:30-5:00 for discussion of City
Attorney applications (work session to follow); and a work session is scheduled for
Thursday, September 4, 3:00 to 5:00 for a Parks tour and a joint meeting with the
Airport Commission is scheduled 6-7:00 p.m.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 10:43 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
· Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/13~97
Iowa City City Council, special
meeting, 8:00 a.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members
present: Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker, Norton.
Moved and seconded that the
following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Council
Actions of the special meeting of July
28 and the regular meeting of July
29, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Civil Service Comm. -
July 1.
Approve the certified list for
the position of Firefighter.
P&R Comm. - July 2.
Permit Motions: Special Five-
Day License for Iowa City Fall Fun
Festival, Inc., 2150 Rochester Ave.
Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City
Fall Fun Festival, Inc., 2150
Rochester Ave. RES. 97-267, ISSUE
CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 97-268,
ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Correspondence: Suzi Steffen
regarding public facilities. Kathy
Kasson regarding parking. Jean Martin
regarding First Avenue extension. Pat
Lind regarding First Avenue extension.
Pat Dustin regarding First Avenue
extension. Petition from 267 citizens
regarding First Avenue extension.
Petition from 60 citizens regarding
concerns with deer. Kristin Sturdevant
regarding Forest Ridge Estates. Shelly
Deutsch regarding Hunters' Run park
area. Harold Van 8eek regarding visit
to Iowa City. JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding: Lane
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August 13, 1997
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Designation at Intersection of Gilbert
Street and Kirkwood Avenue; Left
Turn Designation on Mall Drive at
Intersection of Lower Muscatine
Road. Civil Service Comm. submitting
certified lists of applicants for the
following position(s): Animal Control
Officer; Parking Cashier; Emergency
Communications Dispatcher; Public
Housing Coordinator.
Use of City Plaza, all
approved: Yvonne Smith (1997
Ambulatory Vending Permit for
bottled water). Robert Kishiue-Koval
(Hardees HUMVEE display)
September 12. Earth Center (Earth
Festival) - September 5-11.
Use of City Streets and Public
Grounds, all approved. Leslie Bartnick
(Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Delta Summer
Block Party) August 15. John
Craiger (11 Greek Chapters Hosting
"In A Roundabout Way") - September
6.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-269, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY
LIBRARY ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-270, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT
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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:12
a.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/Ma, ri_.an K. Karr, City Clerk ,
Submitted for publication - ~/14/97
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's Office, 356-5043.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 13, 1997
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:00 a.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Kubby, Lehman, Novick,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker, Norton. Staffmembers present: Atkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Schoenfelder, Craig, Moran. Council minutes tape recorded on
Tape 97-113, Side 2.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of July 28
and the regular meeting of July 29, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Civil Service Comm. - July 1.
Approve the certified list for the position of Firefighter.
P&R Comm. - July 2.
Permit Motions: Approving a Special Five-Day License for Iowa City
Fall Fun Festival, Inc., 2150 Rochester Ave. Approving an Outdoor Service
Area for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, Inc., 2150 Rochester Ave. RES. 97-267,
Bk. 118, p. 267, ISSUE' CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 97-268, Bk. 118, p.
268, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Correspondence: Suzi Steffen regarding public facilities. Kathy Kasson
regarding parking. Jean Martin regarding First Avenue extension. Pat Lind
regarding First Avenue extension. Pat Dustin regarding First Avenue
extension. Petition from 267 citizens regarding First Avenue extension.
Petition from 60 citizens regarding concerns with deer. Kristin Sturdevant
regarding Forest Ridge Estates. Shelly Deutsch regarding Hunters' Run park
area. Harold Van Beek regarding visit to Iowa City. JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding: Lane Designation at Intersection of Gilbert
Street and Kirkwood Avenue; Left Turn Designation on Mall Drive at
Intersection of Lower Muscatine Road. Civil Service Comm. submitting
certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Animal Control
Officer; Parking Cashier; Emergency Communications Dispatcher; Public
Housing Coordinator.
Use of City Plaza, all approved: Yvonne Smith (1997 Ambulatory
Vending Permit for bottled water). Robert Kishiue-Koval (Hardees HUMVEE
display) - September 12. Earth Center (Earth Festival) - September 5-11.
Use of City Streets and Public Grounds, all approved. Leslie Bartnick
(Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Delta Summer Block Party) - August 15. John
Craiger (11 Greek Chapters Hosting "In A Roundabout Way") - September 6.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker and Norton absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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August 13, 1997
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Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-269, Bk. 118,
p. 269, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY
LIBRARY ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT to Jim Giese Commercial Roofing for
8120,522.00. Architect/Energy Coordinator Schoenfelder and Van Winkle-Jacob
Engr. Smith present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker
and Norton absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-270, Bk. 118, p.
270, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE .CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT 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 to Swanson Gentleman Hart for
876,586.00. Recreation Supt. Moran present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker and Norton absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 8:12 a.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker and Norton absent.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor