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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-09-09 Council minutesSubject 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 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 Council Activities September 9, 1997 page 2 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. Council Activities September 9, 1997 page 3 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 Council Activities September 9, 1 997 page 4 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, Council Activities September 9, 1997 page 5 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. Council Activities September 9, 1997 page 6 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 Council Activities September 9, 1997 page 7 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 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office, 356-5043. The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings and claims is $ . Cu- mulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is ~ 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 ~~ Subm~ed ,or publication - 9/4/97 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final. official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at 356-5043. The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings and claims is ~ . Cu- mulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is ~ 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 Su'-b~m'~ted 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. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is ~ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is ~ 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. Official Council Actions August 26, 1997 page 2 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 'page 3 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 Official Council Actions 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, Official Council Actions 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 Official Council Actions 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, Official Council Actions 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 Official Council Actions August 26, 1997 page 8 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 Council Activities August 26, 1997 page 2 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 Council Activities August 26, 1997 page 3 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 Council Activities August 26, 1997 page 4 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. Council Activities August 26, 1997 page 5 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 Council Activities August 26, 1997 page 6 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. Council Activities August 26, 1997 page 7 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. Council Activities August 26, 1997 page 8 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