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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 9, 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. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Arkins, Helling, Dilkes,
Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-126 & 97-127, Both Sides.
The Mayor reminded everyone to vote in the School Board Election.
The Mayor proclaimed Leny vonBeek Day September 9, Leny vonBeek
accepted; Good Neighbor Day September 10, Debbie Eicher accepted;
Constitution Week - September 1 7 - 23, Sabrina Alberhasky accepted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to amend the Consent
Calendar by deleting one letter from Robyn Parks as previously accepted and adding
the letter from Kathy Keeley regarding Iowa Avenue and the Dubuque Streeet
skywalk. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, and
accepted the Consent Calendar as follows:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meetings of August
29 and September 2 and the regular meeting of August 26 as published,
subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. - August 21.
Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - July 1 6. Airport Comm. - July 1 7. Bd. of
Adjustment - August 13. Historic Preservation Comm. - July 8, August 12.
Permit Motions: Class C Beer Permit for Gasby's, 1310 S. Gilbert St.
Class C Beer Permit for T&M Mini mart, 2601 Hwy 6 E. Class C Beer Permit
for Sunset HandiMart, 1410 Willow Creek Dr. Class C Liquor License for
Brown Bottle Restaurant , 115 E. Washington St. Approving a Class C Beer
Permit for Dan's Short Stop, 2221 Rochester Ave. Approving a Class E Beer
Permit for Econofoods //473, 1987 Broadway St. RES. 97-295, Bk. 118, p.
295, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 97-296, Bk. 118, p. 296, FIXING DATE
FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE APPLICATION OF BOND
PROCEEDS AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Resolutions, Bk. 118: RES. 97-297, p. 297, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
HOUSING REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 913
NORTH GILBERT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-298, p. 298,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL LIFT STATION
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. RES. 97-299, p. 299, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN, STORM
SEWER, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WALNUT RIDGE
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PART 5, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE. RES. 97-300, p. 300, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN, STORM SEWER, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR SADDLEBROOK ADDITION, PART 1, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE. RES. 97-301, p. 301, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, WATER MAIN, STORM SEWER, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION, PART TWO, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE. RES. 97-302, p. 302, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM
SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR HY-VEE NO. 2 (ADDRESSED 812 S.
FIRST AVENUE). RES. 97-303, p. 303, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES FOR PROJECTING SIGNS.
Correspondence: Dave Moore (DTA) regarding Downtown. Kenneth
and Gloria Lacina regarding deer. Robyn Parks regarding First Avenue. D.J.
Beard regarding First Avenue. Bob and Helen Ramer regarding First Avenue.
R. Lakes regarding Hickory Hill Park. Beth Shields regarding leash law
enforcement. Greater Iowa City Cultural Alliance regarding public art
program. Kathryn Keeley regarding Iowa Ave. redesign and the skywalk on
Dubuque St. (letter from Mayor attached).
Use of City Plaza, all approved: Samuel Joseph Kennan (Ambulatory
Vending - bracelets and recycled rubber toys) - 1997. Bob Finch (Abilities
Awareness Day) - August 30. Eugene Bilyk (ISKCON distribute literature) -
September 2-6
Use of City Streets and Public Grounds: Jacki Brennan (Hunter's Run
Neighborhood Picnic) - August 31. Deb Miller (Ealing Drive Neighborhood
Picnic) September 1. Kevin Courtney (Wylde Green Road Neighborhood
Picnic) ~ September 1. Barbara Lucas (Ginter Avenue Neighborhood Picnic) -
September 6. Charity Hix (Doctors Ought to Care Dash) - September 26.
Finance Dir. Yucuis present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried on
adoption of the Consent Calendar, as amended.
The following individuals appeared regarding the First Avenue extension
project: Mike Gatens, 2045 Dul~uque Rd.; Candida Maurer, E;27 I~radley; I~ennett
Brown, 802 E. Washington St.; and Derek Maurer, 328 S. Governor St. Bob Welsh,
84 Penfro, appeared regarding the Iowa Avenue streetscape plan.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
September 23 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the
zoning designation from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential to OPDH-5,
Planned Development Housing Overlay Zone, for property located east of Somerset
Lane and south of Wellington Drive, and for preliminary plat approval of Village
Green Part Fifteen. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by
conditionally 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 (Cliffs Apartments). The following individuals
appeared: Laura Ruth, 122 Evans St.; Arty. Kirsten Frey, representing the applicant;
Andre Gallet, Terracon Consultants; Jim Jacob, Van Winkle-Jacob Engineering;
George Starr, Chair of P&Z Comm.; John Cruise, applicant; and Lynda Ostedgarrd,
1701 Ridge Rd.
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. 97-3803, Bk. 40, p. Z~l,
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 USF IN THE CN-1 ZONE WITH A SIZE LIMITATION, 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
Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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 Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending Title
l Z~, 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 second 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
lZ~, "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 second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RFS, 97-304, Bk,
118, p. 304, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PARTS
9-14, IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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 Burlington Street/
Governor Street Signalization project. Ruedi and Cecile Kuenzli, 705 S. Summit St.,
appeared. Traffic Engr. Planner Ripley, PCD Dir. Franklin, and City Engr. Fosse
present for discussion.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-305, Bk. 118,
p. 305, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
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ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON
STREET/GOVERNOR STREET SIGNALIZATION 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. 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 of the Iowa City Landfill
FY98 Cell Construction project. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-306, Bk. 118,
p. 306, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL
FY98 CELL CONSTRUCTION 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. 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 amending the FY98 Operating
Budget. Finance Dir. Yucuis present for discussion.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-307, Bk. 118, p.
307, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
30, 1998. 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 authorizing conveyance of the
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. No one
appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-308, Bk. 118, p.
308, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF THE 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council took a brief recess.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending Title 9
entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3, entitled "Rules Of The Road" by
adding a new Section 12 therein to mandate lane use control on Melrose Avenue
from University Heights to Byington Road, 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 Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 1, entitled "Definitions,
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revised 9/26/97
Administration and Enforcement of Traffic Revisions," Section 9, entitled
"Accidents," by repealing paragraph A, entitled "Report of Accident: Inability To
Report," be given first vote for consideration. Traffic Engr. Planner Ripley and Asst.
City Mgr. Helling present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted that the ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor
Vehicles and Traffic"; Chapter 5, entitled "Parking Meter Zones and Parking Lots,"
Section 6, entitled "Penalties; Parking Tickets" to create a Senior Center Parking
Ticket Review Panel to review parking tickets issued by Senior Center personnel, be
withdrawn from the agenda.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, that the 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, 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 Kubby, seconded by Baker, to adopt ORD. 97-3804, Bk. 40, P.
42, 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.
(Council Member - 95,512.80; Mayor 96,512.80). The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker,
Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Vanderhoef. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-309, Bk. 118,
p. 309, RESCINDING THE 1995 COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE SUBSTANCE
ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR DRUGS AND ALCOHOL AND ESTABLISHING
AN AMENDED COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PREVENTION PROGRAM. After discussion, staff was directed to include a
statement with respect to the integrity and privacy of employees into Section One,
Purpose and Construction. 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. 97-310, Bk. 118,
p, 310, AMENDING THE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF 10WA CITY.
Finance Dir. Yucuis 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 Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-311, Bk. 118,
p. 311, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO A 28E AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND CERTAIN
OTHER CITIES AND INDEPENDENT FIRE DISTRICTS IN AND SURROUNDING
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, FOR THE PROVISION OF MUTUAL FIRE AID FIRE
PROTECTION. Fire Chief Rocca present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Counoil Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy: Human Rights Comm. -
one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2000. This appointment
will be made at the October 7 City Council meeting.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to appoint Patricia Farrant, 1050
Woodlawn, to the Police Citizens' Review Bd. to fill one three-year term, ending
September 1, 2000. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Council Member Baker questioned the parking of delivery vehicles in the
middle of Dubuque Street for extended periods, and requested information on time
specific loading and unloading. Staff will follow-up. Baker noted confusion over the
use of bicycles and skateboards in the downtown Ped Mall and questioned other
cities use of different signage or stencils on the sidewalks. Staff will follow-up. In
response to Baker's questions at the work session the previous evening, the City
Mgr. reported that the gravel road to the new soccer complex was temporary and
would be removed in the future. Staff will explore the possibility of chipsealing the
roadway also.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted the letter from the Downtown
Association requesting elimination of the 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. prohibition on
downtown streets, and stated snow removal would be a problem. Staff will explore
other options for non-snow periods. Vanderhoef also reported on Council discussion
the previous evening concerning parking on the edge of the street near Scott Park.
The City Mgr. suggested education of the parents regarding the dangers and then
ticket enforcement would be pursued.
Council Member Thornberry stated he had been contacted regarding
sidewalks on Bowery Street and the absence of sidewalks in a one block area and
that the sidewalk would be installed in October. The City Mgr. clarified that the
sidewalk was being installed by the property owner and not the City. Thornberry
announced that Highland St. was now open, except for the Highland and Plum
intersection. Thornberry stated that Cedar Rapids had decided a course of action
concerning deer in their community and questioned a report from our committee on
this matter. The City Mgr. stated a report was forthcoming.
Council Member Lehman stated his concern regarding the language for the
First Avenue initiative on the November ballot. Acting City Arty. Dilkes explained
the Iowa City Charter concerning citizen initiative questions, confirmed the
language would not be changed, and stated that State Code allowed the
Commissioner of Elections to include a summary prior to the questions if he felt it
needed clarification.
Council Member Kubby requested the status of a request for a local mobile
home tenant ordinance. Acting City Arty. Dilkes reported that matter had been
researched by her office and a report was forthcoming. Kubby reminded Council of
a short list of issues concerning Police policies and procedures that had been set
aside during discussion of the Police Citizen Review Board ordinance, and asked
they be scheduled. The City Mgr. will follow-up. Kubby reminded citizens of two
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upcoming events: Women's Resource and Action Center training on diversity
scheduled September 3; and Women's Music Festival, September 13.
Council Member Norton requested information on the Cit¥'s sidewalk policy.
The City Mgr. reported that the City had been divided into ten districts, the first
district (southeast portion of community, south of Hwy. 6. and east of Gilbert), and
250 property owners notified of sidewalk repair. City Mgr. Atkins stated the
biggest problem was finding a contractor to do the work, suggesting people
consolidate the work into one project. He stated next ¥ear's targeted area will be
west of Sunset Street. Norton requested an update on cemetery expansion. The
City Mgr. reported that at the present time the City has "pinned out" 2 monument
spaces, 11z~ flush spaces; 12 military; and z~O small children and babies. In
addition another area has not been "pinned out" but it is estimated to hold about
90 flush or monument spaces. In response to Council, the City Mgr. stated
additional information will be provided at budget time. In response to Council
Member Norton's questions the previous evening the City Mgr. reported that the
annexation of Ryerson Woods is scheduled for discussion at Council joint meeting
with the School Board and County Supervisors on September 17 along with the
question of the Fair Grounds; and the Comprehensive Plan tentative timetable
includes the Plan going to P&Z on September 18, to Council on October 7 and a
Council public hearing to be scheduled on October 21.
Mayor Novick announced Trick or Treat Night would be October 31 from
dusk to 8:30 p.m.; announced the School Board Election results; reminded Council
of two special formal meetings and executive sessions scheduled September 11
and 12 for City Attorney interviews; invited female City Council Members to attend
the Business and Professional Women's reception September 16; and reported on
her visit to Rockwell Collins to start an OSHA voluntary protection program
application.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 10:05 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Naomi J.U~lov~ck, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/29/97
Iowa City City Council, special meet-
ing, 3:00 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 accept the
certificate of sufficiency regarding the initiative
proceedings relative to the resolution prohibit-
ing the extension of the First Avenue along
Hickory Hill Park until the year 2000. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt a reso-
lution adopting initiative resolution prohibiting
construction of the extension of First Avenue
until the Year 2002. The Mayor declared the
resolution defeated.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-294, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
JOHNSON COUNTY AUDITOR TO PLACE THE
QUESTION OF WHETHER TO ADOPT A CITI-
ZEN INITIATIVE RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE
MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PRO-
GRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998 TO 2002 TO
REMOVE THE FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION
FROM FISCAL YEAR 1998, AND INCLUDE
THE FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION IN FISCAL
YEAR 2002.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 4:00
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. Novick, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr. City Clerk ~~
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/2/97
Iowa City City Council, special meet-
ing, 3:40 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro
tem Lehman presiding, Council Members pres-
ent: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick
(3:41 p.m.), Vanderhoef, Thornberry. Absent:
None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn into
executive session to evaluate the professional
competency of an individual whose appoint-
ment, hiring, performance or discharge is being
considered when necessary to prevent need~
less and irreparable injury to that individual's
reputation and that individual requests a closed
session. The Mayor declared the motion car-
ried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 5;10 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A more complete description is on file
in the office of the City Clerk.
s/Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
s/~arian K~ Karr,~.i y Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/26/97
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.
The Mayor proclaimed Soil and Water
Conservation Week - August 31 - September
6, Mary Somerville accepted; VFW Buddy
Poppy Week - September 6-12.
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
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
12.
Approve the certified list for
the position of Police Officer.
Historic Preservation Comm. June
10. P&Z Comm.- August 7.
Permit Motions: Class C
Liquor License for G. A. Malone's,
121 Iowa Ave. Class C Liquor License
for The Breakroom, 1578 First Ave. S.
Class B Beer permit for Han's Cafe,
340 Burlington St. Class C Beer
Permit for Russ' Amoco, 305 N.
Gilbert St. Class B Liquor License for
Highlander Inn Restaurant &
Convention Center, 2525 N. Dodge
St. Class C Beer Permit for Doc's
Standard Inc., 801 S. Riverside Dr,
Class C Liquor License for Diamond
Dave's Taco Company, 201 S. Clinton
St. RES, 97-271, ISSUE A
CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 97-272,
ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
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Setting Public Hearings: RES.
97-273, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON AMENDING THE FY98
OPERATING BUDGET. RES. 97-274,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING 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, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING 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 NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
RES. 97-276, 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 $11,826,006.47 FOR THE PERIOD
OF JULY 1 THROUGH JULY 31, AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE
DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT.
Resolutions: RES. 97-277,
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, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
HOUSING REHABILITATION LIEN FOR
Official Council Actions
August 26, 1997
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THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1115
PINE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 97-279, 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,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST
AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT, STP-U-3715(8)~-70-52.
RES. 97~281, 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,
APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE
IOWA CITY PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION BY-LAWS. RES. 97-
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 Juanita 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 Robert
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August 26, 1997
page 4
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
Corem. 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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, 9z~2 Evergreen;
Russell Lovetinsky, 1011 6th Ave.; Ben
Lewis, 519 N. Gilbert St.; Holly Berkowitz,
612 Granada Court; Sheila Kroplot-Odole,
71 5 Bradley; Clemens Erdahi; Greg
Thompson, 4222 Harmony Lane, NE; Pat
Lind, 2z~ Heather Dr.; Mike Campbell, 967
Evergreen Ct.; Lori Bears, 2801 Bon-Aire
#369; Dennis Hatton, 603 S. Summit; Jay
Shaw, 309 Windsor Dr.; Jori Fogarty, 1237
E. Burlington; Reej Matson, ,~14 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,
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August 26, 1997
page 5
1112 Hotz Ave. Bebe Ballantyne, Senior
Center Commissioner, updated Council on
activities of the Center. Moved and seconded
to accept a petition regarding First Avenue
extension. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded 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 Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
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, be
given first vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title l Z~, 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. 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.
Moved and seconded 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 and
seconded 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. The Mayor
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August 26, 1997
page 6
declared the motion carried on first
consideration of the ordinance.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
97-3802, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6,
ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE O, ENTITLED
"SIGN REGULATIONS'," TO PERMIT
PROJECTING SIGNS AS A PROVISIONAL
SIGN IN THE CB-§, CENTRAL BUSINESS
SUPPORT ZONE AND THE CB-10 ZONE,
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE.
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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-284, 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-285, 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.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending City Code Title 1,
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August 26, 1997
page 7
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-286, 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 915,000
NO-INTEREST LOAN. Rick Pruter, Protek
Medical Products, present for discussion.
Moved and seconded to defer until
September 23, a resolution approving the
design of the Iowa City Transit Interchange
Facility. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-287, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR FY97
PARATRANSIT SERVICE BETWEEN THE CITY
AND JOHNSON COUNTY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-288, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-289, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE WOOLF AVENUE BRIDGE
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt a
resolution awarding contract and authorizing
Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest
contract for the construction of the Willow
Creek Trail, Phase I project, Mormon Trek to
Galway Hills. The Mayor declared the
resolution defeated.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-290, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
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August 26, 1997
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CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE
NAPOLEON PARK SOFTBALL FENCING
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-291, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY CIVIC
CENTER FRQNT ENTRANCE RENOVATION
PROJECT
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-292, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-293, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE ENGINEERING DIVISION
OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BY
ADDING TWO FULL-TIME SPECIAL
PROJECTS INSPECTOR POSITIONS.
The Mayor noted the current
vacancies: Human ~Rights Comm. one
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
January 1, 2000.
Moved and seconded 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 Cornre. to fill three-
year terms ending September 1, 2000. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to appoint the
following individuals to the Police Citizens'
Review Bd.: John Watson, 403 Elmridge
Ave.; Margaret Raymond, 1016 Denbigh Dr.;
Floyd Akins, 1309 Goldenrod Dr.; Paul
Hoffey, 35 Somerset Place; Leah Cohen, 643
Scott Dr. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn
10:43 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of
Council Activities and disbursements on file in
the office of the City Clerk and Finance
Department.
s/Marian I~. Karr, City CI~ ' ,
5ul~r~itted for publication - 9/4/97
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
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: Atkins,
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 12
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
811,826,006.47 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
Juanita 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.; Jori Fogarty, 1237 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 14, 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 inthe 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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August 26, 1997
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Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-284, Bk. 118, p.
284, 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 CI'TY 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
815,000 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 Creek Trail, Phase I project, Mormon Trek to Galway
Hills. The Mayor declared l~he 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 855,975.00. 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 868,533.00. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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August 26, 1997
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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 $62,399. 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. /111; 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 Denhigh Dr. (3 year); Floyd Akins, 1309 Goldenrod Dr. (3
year); Paul Hoffey, 35 Somerset Place (4 year); Leah Cohen, 643 Scott Dr. (4
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 95 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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August 26, 1997
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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 Arty. 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.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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 29, 1997
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 3:00 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, Davidson, Rocca. Council minutes tape recorded on 97-119, Side 2; 97-
120, Side 1.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to accept the certificate of sufficiency
regarding the initiative proceedings relative to the resolution prohibiting the extension
of the First Avenue along Hickory Hill Park until the year 2000. City Clerk Karr read a
statement explaining the procedure for issuance of a Certificate of Sufficiency. Act-
ing City Attorney Dilkes present for discussion. Individual Council Members ex-
pressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt a resolution adopting initia-
tive resolution prohibiting construction of the extension of First Avenue until the Year
2002. Acting City Attorney Dilkes present for discussion. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated, 2/5, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Kubby. Nays: Norton, Novick, Thorn-
berry, Vanderhoef, Lehman. Absent: None.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-294, Bk. 118, p.
294, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE JOHNSON COUNTY AUDITOR TO PLACE
THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO ADOPT A CITIZEN INITIATIVE RESOLUTION TO
AMEND THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM FOR FISCAL
YEARS 1998 TO 2002 TO REMOVE THE FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION FROM FISCAL
YEAR 1998, AND INCLUDE THE FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION IN FISCAL YEAR
2002. Acting City Attorney Dilkes present for discussion. Individual Council Mem-
bers expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 4:00 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr. City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's office at 356-5043.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 2, 1997
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 3:40 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Pro tern Lehman presiding, Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Novick (3:41 p.m.), Vanderhoef, Thornberry. Absent: None. Staffmembers present:
Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-120, Side 2.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn into executive session to
evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring,
performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless
and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a
closed session. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council 'Members pres-
ent. The Mayor declared the motion carrled and adjourned into executive session
3:41 p.m.
Council returned to open session 5:05 p.m.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adjourn the special meeting 5:10
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, Baker, Thornberry, Vanderhoef ab- ·
sent.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk