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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-09-23 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 23, 1997 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Arkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Grosvenor, Yucuis, Kopping, Fosse. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 97-134, Side 2; 97-135, Both Sides; 97-136, Side 1. The Mayor announced Halloween Trick or Treat Night in Iowa City - Friday, October 31, between dusk and 8:30 p.m. The Mayor proclaimed Childhood Hunger Awareness Day - October 16; The Arc of Johnson County Week - October 1-5, Jeff Lauer and Lori Bears accepted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, 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 meetings of September 11 and 1 2, and the regular meeting of September 9, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. - August 21. Design Review Comm. - September 3. P&R Comm. - August 20. P&Z Comm. September 4. Sr. Center Comm. - July 16. Housing & Community Development Comm. - June 19. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm.- August 20. Housing & Community Development Comm. - August 21. (a) Approve FY98 Action Plan revision as follows: Habitat for Humanity from 930,667 to 946,000; Iowa City Rehab Program 9424,000 to 9461,000; Iowa City/U of I Fire Safety Program 93,000 to 96,000; Contingency Fund 970,114 to 995,781. (b) Emergency Allocation Request for HACAP in the amount of 94,886. Permit Motions: Approving a Class E Liquor License for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 West. Approving a Class E Beer Permit Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 West. Approving a Class C Liquor License for La Casa, Ltd., 1200 South Gilbert Ct. Approving a permanent transfer of a Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee Food and Drugstore #2, 812 S. First Ave. Approving a permanent transfer of a Class E Beer Permit for Hy-Vee Food and Drugstore #2, 812 S. First Ave. Revoking the approval of a Class B Beer Permit for Han's Cafe, 340 E. Burlington St. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 97-312, Bk. 118, p. 312, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING for October 7, 1997 ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF 95,540,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Council Activities September 23, 1997 page 2 Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of 913,871,945.30 for the period of August 1 through August 31, 1997, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Approving the 1994 Supplemental Community Development Block Grant Flood Relief Grantee Performance Report (GPR), the FY97 Community Development Block Grant GPR and the FY97 Home Annual Performance Report. Resolutions, Bk. 118: RES. 97-313, p. 313, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT UNDER 49 U.S.C. 5307 TO BE USED FOR TRANSIT OPERATING AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING. RES. 97-314, p. 314, ADOPTING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY CONSOLIDATED PLAN (AKA STEPS) ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID REPORT TO THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. RES. 97-315, p. 315, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A SECOND MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1335 FIRST AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-316, p. 316, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1 997. RES. 97-317, p. 31 7, APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CLAP) BUDGET AND DESIGNATION OF MAGGIE GROSVENOR AS THE PROJECT OFFICER. RES. 97-318, p. 318, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN, STORM SEWER, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR SOUTHWEST ESTATES PART 6, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 97-319, p. 319, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ADDITIONAL SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR SADDLEBROOK ADDITION, PART I, CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97- 320, p. 320, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A STORM SEWER EASEMENT, SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT, AND INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT, LOCATED IN THE FIRST AVENUE HY-VEE FOOD STORE DEVELOPMENT, AND TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE SUBSTITUTED STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER AND INGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT AGREEMENTS AND A PUBLIC WALKWAY/TRAIL EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE SAME PROPERTY. RES. 97-321, p. 321, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT AND BILL OF SALE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WILLIAMS PIPELINE COMPANY WHEREIN RIGHTS-OF-WAY AGREEMENTS HELD BY WILLIAMS PIPELINE OVER CITY-OWNED LAND ON WHICH THE NEW WATER FACILITY WILL BE LOCATED ARE ASSIGNED TO THE CITY. Council Activities September 23, 1997 page 3 Correspondence: Thomas Saele regarding bicycle regulations. Cathy Fitzmaurice (Mayor of City of Hills) regarding annexation of Ryerson Woods [Reply from Mayor Novick included in Council packet.] JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding: Designation of Four (4) Metered Parallel Parking Spaces on the 10 Block of North Clinton Street; Lane Designation for Southbound North Dubuque Street Traffic at Jefferson Street Intersection; Designation of Twelve (12) Metered Parallel Parking Spaces on the West Side of the 10 Block of North Dubuque Street; Modification of Parking Meter Time Limits on the 300 Block of S. Linn Street. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Parking Cashier; Community Service Officer; Building and Zoning Inspector; Maintenance Worker I - Pools; Senior Maintenance Worker - Parks (Turfgrass Specialist). Pastor McKinstry, First Christian Church, regarding Iowa Ave. Streetscape. Use of City Plaza, all approved: Miera Kim (Earth Festival) - September 11. Carlton Blase (Green Party Distribute Literature) - September 13. Lisa Barnes (DTA Sidewalk Days) - September 18-21. Maria Hope (Columbia Special Interest Group) - various dates. Cris Kinkead (DVIP Clothesline Project) - October 14. Finance Dir. Yucuis present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Rene Paine, 823 Ronalds St., distributed copies of PATV Annual reports and encouraged citizens to submit proposals for series TV shows by October 15. Terri Miller, Senior Center Commissioner, updated Council on Center activities and invited individuals to attend a town meeting October 22 at the Center for discussion of how the Center is doing. Carl Ogren, 5 Melrose Place, complimented everyone involved in the Melrose Avenue design and construction. Bennett Brown, 802 E. Washington St., thanked City staff involved with the citizen initiative on the First Avenue extension and stated a web site had been established to provide information to the public. A public hearing was held 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 3.63 acres located east of Somerset Lane and south of Wellington Drive. No one appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the 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), be given first vote for consideration. Arty. Kirsten Frey, representing the applicant, present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Kirsten Frey, representing the applicant; and Sue Travis. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members Council Activities September 23, 1997 page 4 present. The Mayor declared the motion carried on first consideration of the ordinance. Moved by Baker, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 97-3805, Bk. 40, p. 43, AMENDING CITY CODE 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adopt ORD. 97-3806, Bk. 40, p. 44, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-322, Bk. 118, p. 322, APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF W. B. DEVELOPMENT 2ND SUBDIVISION, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 OF W. B. DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-323, Bk. 118, p. 323, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 14 AND 15 AND A PORTION OF OUTLOT C, WOODLAND RIDGE, PART ONE, JOHNSON COUNTY, 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 instituting proceedings to take additional action for the application of bond proceeds of the Series 1997 General Obligation Bonds. Finance Dir. Yucuis present for discussion. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-324, Bk. 118, p. 324, APPROVING INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE APPLICATION OF BOND PROCEEDS OF THE SERIES 1997 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the 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. 97-3807, Bk. 40, p. 45, 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 AND PAVEMENT MARICINGS ON MELROSE AVENUE FROM UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS TO BYINGTON ROAD, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call Council Activities September 23, 1997 page 5 vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 1, entitled "Definitions, Administration and Enforcement of Traffic Revisions," Section 9, entitled "Accidents," by repealing paragraph A, entitled "Report of Accident: Inability to Report," 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 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. 97-3808, Bk. 40, p. 46, 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 voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. 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 Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-325, Bk. 118, p. 325, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR FY97 PARATRANSIT SERVICE BETWEEN THE CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY, as amended. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to amend the agreement by extending it to three months. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on the amended resolution, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt a resolution approving the design of the Iowa City Transit Interchange Facility. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated unanimously, 0/7, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-326, Bk. 118, p. 326, ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC ART PROGRAM. PCD Dir. Franklin present for discussion. John Beckord and Carol Spaziani also appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to insert "minimum" before the stated amount of $100,000 in item 1 of the resolution. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call: Ayes: Baker, Kubby, Norton, Novick. Nays: Lehman, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the amended resolution adopted, 4/3, with the Council Activities September 23, 1997 page 6 following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Kubby, Norton, Novick. Nays: Lehman, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-327, Bk. 118, p. 327, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN LIEU OF CONDEMNATION BETWEEN GLENN D. AND PRISCILLA A. JACOBSEN AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MUNICIPAL PARKING FACILITY. PCD Dir. Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division or roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-328, Bk. 118, p. 328, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S AMENDED FY98 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), (EXCLUDING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-329, Bk. 118, p. 329, ADOPTING THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM ALLOCATION FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WITHIN THE AMENDED FY98 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS). The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, Novick voting "Nay." Moved by Norton, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 97-330, Bk. 118, p. 330, ADOPTING THE ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM WITHIN THE AMENDED FY98 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS). PCD Dir. Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-331, Bk. 118, p. 331, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHAMROCK/ARBOR CULVERT ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT to Peterson Contractors for $91,666.00. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Counoil Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-332, Bk. 118, p. 332, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM AT THE IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER to Quint Co., Inc. for 9118,910.00. Sr. Council Activities September 23, 1997 page 7 Center Coord. Kopping and Howard R. Green representative Mike Drahos 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 Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-333, Bk. 118, p. 333, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR USE OF CITY STREETS AND INSTITUTIONAL ROADS AS A DETOUR AS PART OF THE WOOLF AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council took a brief recess 8:55 p.m. Reconvened 9:05 p.m. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-334, Bk. 118, p. 334, APPROVING, ALITHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE COURT STREET EXTENDED, PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Council requested staff include language in the agreement to provide for predesign meetings with the public. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry. Nays: Kubby. Absent; None. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-335, Bk. 118, p. 335, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF PROJECT MANAGER/SYSTEMS ANALYST AND RECLASSIFYING THE POSITION OF SENIOR INFORMATION SERVICES COORDINATOR (reclass Sr. Information Services Coord. to 29; add 1 full-time Project Mgr./Systems Analyst, paygrade 28). 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 Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-336, Bk. 118, p. 336, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AND THE CONFIDENTIAL PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT TO THE POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the current vacancies: Design Review Comm. one vacancy for a Business or Property Owner from the Central Business District or Near Southside Neighborhood to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 1999; Bd. of Appeals - two vacancies (one Home Builders' Association Representative and one Licensed Plumber) for five-year terms ending December 31, 2002; Sr. Center Corem. - two vacancies for three-year terms ending December 31, 2000. These appointments will be made at the November 11 Council meeting. Council Activities September 23, 1997 page 8 The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Human Rights Comm. one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2000. This appointment will be made at the October 7 Council meeting. Council Member Baker acknowledged the response from the City Manager on a recent Press Citizen editorial concerning downtown revitalization projects. Council Member Vanderhoef requested another member attend the JPTA and JCCOG meeting on Thursday as she would be at the Iowa League of Cities meeting. Council Member Thornberry noted that the Highway 6 bypass median was in need of revitalization and urged citizens to alert staff of other areas needing attention. Council Member Lehman requested staff look at the right turn on red situation at Rochester and First Avenue near Hy-Vee in regarding to children crossing during the school year. Staff will follow-up. Lehman requested an update on the Oakland Cemetery issue. Staff will follow-up. Lehman noted the staff memo conoerning the tenant to ownership program and stated he would encourage helping individuals qualify and be able to purchase city-owned housing through this program. Council Member Kubby stated the peace pole was no longer downtown and questioned the status. The City Manager stated the pole had been taken down because it had been damaged and would follow-up. Kubby congratulated a group of volunteers who put together a statewide public access TV show called "Iowa News and Views", stating they had just been awarded the Iowa Sierra Club's Journalism of the year award for 1997. Council Member Norton expressed support for the response to the .Press Citizen editorial concerning downtown revitalization. Norton noted concerns of Boards and Commissions and suggested better communication, involvement and recognition. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 9:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. City Clerk Nao~ni J. 1~Svic~, Mayor 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 ~ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is ~ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/11/97 Iowa City City Council, special meet- ing, 8:10 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker. Moved and seconded to adjourn into executive session to evaluate the professional competency of an individua~ 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 carried and adjourned into executive session. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 12:06 p.m. The Mayor de- clared 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/M~ arian K. Karr, City C, le, rk u mitted for publication - 9/16/97 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office, 356-5043. The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings and claims is ~ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is ~ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/12/97 Iowa City City Council, special meet- ing, 8:10 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker. 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 carried and adjourned into executive session 8:10 a.m, Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 12:13 p.m. The Mayor de- clared 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 C~lerk. Submitted for publications 9/16/97 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 publications is 8 OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/9/97 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 Leny vonBeek Day - September 9, Leny vonBeek accepted; Good Neighbor Day - September 10, Debbie Eicher accepted; Constitution Week September 17 23, Sabrina Alberhasky accepted. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended. Moved and seconded 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 Street skywalk. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried: 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 16. Airport Comm.- July 17. 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 Official Council Actions September 9, 1997 page 2 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, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 97-296, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE APPLICATION OF BOND PROCEEDS AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Resolutions: RES. 97-297, 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, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL LIFT STATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. RES. 97-299, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN, STORM SEWER, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WALNUT RIDGE PART 5, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 97-300, 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, 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, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR HY-VEE NO. 2 (ADDRESSED 812 S. FIRST AVENUE). RES. 97-303, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES FOR PROJECTING SIGNS. Official Council Actions September 9, 1997 page 3 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. 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. 'rhe 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 Dubuque Rd.; Candida Maurer, 627 Bradley; Bennett Brown, 802 E. Washington St.; and Derek Maurer, 328 S. Governor St. Bob Welsh, 84 Penfro, appeared regarding the Iowa Avenue streetscape plan. Moved and seconded 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. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending' the Zoning Chapter by conditionally changing the zoning designation Official Council Actions September 9, 1997 page 4 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 following individuals appeared: Laura Ruth, 122 Evans St.; Arty. Kitsten 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 and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Coi~ncil 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, 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, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved and seconded 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 second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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 second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-304, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PARTS 9-14, IOWA CITY, IOWA. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for Official Council Actions September 9, 1997 page 5 construction of the Burlington Street/ Governor Street Signalization project. Ruedi and Cecile Kuenzli, 705 S. Summit St., appeared. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-305, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND 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. 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-306, 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. A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY98 Operating Budget. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-307, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1998. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of the vacated portions of St. John's alley and St. Mattbias 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-308, 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, Official Council Actions September 9, 1997 page 6 TO ROBERT'S HOMETOWN DAIRY AND CONSOLIDATED PROPERTIES, INC. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 1, entitled "Definitions, 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. 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 and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 97-3804, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-309, 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. Official Council Actions September 9, 1997 page 7 Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-310, AMENDING THE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-311, 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. 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 and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the motio. n 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 ~uu-mitted or public~{i(~n' ~9/17/97 ' 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 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: Atkins, 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 17 - 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 arid 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 16. Airport Comm. - July 17. 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 Courthey (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 Dubuque Rd.; Candida Maurer, 627 Bradley; Bennett 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.; Atty. 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. 41, 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, 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 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 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 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 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 RES. 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 RipIcy, 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, 1997 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 RipIcy 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. 97-31 O, Bk. 118, p. 310, AMENDING THE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF IOWA 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 Council 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 ~treet 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 City'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 year'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, 114 flush spaces; 12 military; and 40 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. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Council Activities September 9, 1997 page 5 Administration and Enforcement of Traffic Revisions," Section 9, entitled '~e. eCCide, nts," by repealing paragraph A, entitled "Report of Ac~ Inability To port,' be given first vote for consideration. Traffic Engr. Plan~ Ripley and Asst. O~ty Mgr. Helling present for discussion. Affirmative roll call/Vote unanimous, 7/0, all~Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion/0arric J. · ' ?iris..~ "Motor ~ The Mayor noted that the ordinance amending ~tle 9, entitled Vehi~ les and Traffic"; Chapter 5, entitled "Parking Mete '.ones and Parking Lots," 6, entitled "Penalties; Parking Tickets" to ore a Senior Center Parking Ticket leview Panel to review parking tickets issued Senior Center personnel, be withdra zn from the agenda. ved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, that ordinance amending Title 14, entitled Jnified Development Code," Chapte~ entitled "Zoning," Article S, entitled rformance Standards," Section 11 ]titled "Screening" by adding Child Care to the list of areas which industrial u: ~, be given first vote for c unanimous, ), all Council Members carried. Moved b seconded by 42, AMENDING C r'Y CODE TITLE 1 ENTITLED "MAYO AND CITY AND REVIEW ESS FOR (Council Member - ,512 resolution adopted, 6/' Kubby, Lehman, Norton Moved by Vanderh p. 309, RESCINDING ABUSE PREVENTION P AN AMENDED PREVENTION be screened from commercial and ,sideration. Affirmative roll call vote sent. The Mayor declared the motion to adopt ORD. 97-3804, Bk. 40, P. "ADMINISTRATION," CHAPTER 5, JNCIL," TO CHANGE THE COMPENSATION COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE MAYOR. Mayor $6,512.80). The Mayor declared the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Vanderhoef. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None. seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 97-309, Bk. 118, 1995 COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE SUBSTANCE FOR DRUGS AND ALCOHOL AND ESTABLISHING AL DRIVER'S LICENSE SUBSTANCE ABUSE A' discussion, staff was directed to include a statement with res ;ct to the Purpose and Cot :ruction. Affi~ Members presel The Mayor Moved p. 310, AM Finance Dir 7/0, all M and privacy of employees into Section One, ative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council ed the resolution adopted. Thornberry, seconl d by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-310, Bk. 118, DING THE IT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. present for disct Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, Members present. The for declared the resolution adopted. by Thornberry, seconded to adopt RES. 97-311, Bk. 118, p. 31 O' PROTECTION. Fire Chief Rocca present for disl · unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. Th /' adopted. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR :XECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO I' TO A 28E AGREEMENT AMONG TI CITY OF IOWA CITY AND CERTAIN CITIES AND INDEPENDENT FIRE ~TRICTS IN AND SURROUNDING COUNTY, IOWA, FOR THE ON OF MUTUAL FIRE AID FIRE ~sion. Affirmative roll call vote M~r declared the resolution 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 SEPTEMBER 11, 1997 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:10 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thorn- berry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker. Staffmembers present: Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-128, Side 1. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, 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, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 8:10 a.m. Council returned to open session 12:04 p.m. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn the special meeting 12:06 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker, Thorn- berry absent. 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 SEPTEMBER 12, 1997 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:10 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thorn- berry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker. Staffmembers present: Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-128, side 2. Moved by Norton, 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, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 8:10 a.m. Council returned to open session 12:11 p.m. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adjourn the special meeting 12:13 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Baker, Lehman, Thornberry. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk