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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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 -
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PART 5, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE. RES. 97-300, p. 300, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN, STORM SEWER, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR SADDLEBROOK ADDITION, PART 1, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE. RES. 97-301, p. 301, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, WATER MAIN, STORM SEWER, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION, PART TWO, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE. RES. 97-302, p. 302, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM
SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR HY-VEE NO. 2 (ADDRESSED 812 S.
FIRST AVENUE). RES. 97-303, p. 303, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES FOR PROJECTING SIGNS.
Correspondence: Dave Moore (DTA) regarding Downtown. Kenneth
and Gloria Lacina regarding deer. Robyn Parks regarding First Avenue. D.J.
Beard regarding First Avenue. Bob and Helen Ramer regarding First Avenue.
R. Lakes regarding Hickory Hill Park. Beth Shields regarding leash law
enforcement. Greater Iowa City Cultural Alliance regarding public art
program. Kathryn Keeley regarding Iowa Ave. redesign and the skywalk on
Dubuque St. (letter from Mayor attached).
Use of City Plaza, all approved: Samuel Joseph Kennan (Ambulatory
Vending - bracelets and recycled rubber toys) - 1997. Bob Finch (Abilities
Awareness Day) - August 30. Eugene Bilyk (ISKCON distribute literature) -
September 2-6
Use of City Streets and Public Grounds: Jacki Brennan (Hunter's Run
Neighborhood Picnic) - August 31. Deb Miller (Ealing Drive Neighborhood
Picnic) - September 1. Kevin 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.
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by
conditionally changing the zoning designation from RM-20, Medium Density Multi-
Family Residential, and RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to OSA-20
and OSA-5, Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone, for approximately 1.9 acres located at
1122-1136 N. Dubuque Street (Cliffs Apartments). The following individuals
appeared: Laura Ruth, 122 Evans St.; 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
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ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON
STREET/GOVERNOR STREET SIGNALIZATION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Landfill
FY98 Cell Construction project. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion.
Moved .by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-306, Bk. 118,
p. 306, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL
FY98 CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY98 Operating
Budget. Finance Dir. Yucuis present for discussion.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-307, Bk. 118, p.
307, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
30, 1998. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of the
vacated portions of St. John's alley and St. Matthias Street right-of-way located
north of Dodge Street and immediately adjacent to Robert's Hometown Dairy and
Hy-Vee, to Robert's Hometown Dairy and Consolidated properties, Inc. No one
appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-308, Bk. 118, p.
308, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF THE VACATED PORTIONS OF ST. JOHN'S
ALLEY AND ST. MATTHIAS STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED NORTH OF
DODGE STREET AND IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO ROBERT'S HOMETOWN
DAIRY AND HY-VEE, TO ROBERT'S HOMETOWN DAIRY AND CONSOLIDATED
PROPERTIES, INC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council took a brief recess.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending Title 9
entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3, entitled "Rules Of The Road" by
adding a new Section 12 therein to mandate lane use control on Melrose Avenue
from University Heights to Byington Road, be given first vote for consideration.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 1, entitled "Definitions,
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revised 9/26/97
Administration and Enforcement of Traffic Revisions," Section 9, entitled
"Accidents," by repealing paragraph A, entitled "Report of Accident: Inability To
Report," be given first vote for consideration. Traffic Engr. Planner 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.
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The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy: Human Rights Comm. -
one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2000. This appointment
will be made at the October 7 City Council meeting.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to appoint Patricia Farrant, 1050
Woodlawn, to the Police Citizens' Review Bd. to fill one three-year term, ending
September 1, 2000. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Council Member Baker questioned the parking of delivery vehicles in the
middle of Dubuque Street for extended periods, and requested information on time
specific loading and unloading. Staff will follow-up. Baker noted confusion over the
use of bicycles and skateboards in the downtown Ped Mall and questioned other
cities use of different signage or stencils on the sidewalks. Staff will follow-up. In
response to Baker's questions at the work session the previous evening, the City
Mgr. reported that the gravel road to the new soccer complex was temporary and
would be removed in the future. Staff will explore the possibility of chipsealing the
roadway also.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted the letter from the Downtown
Association requesting elimination of the 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. prohibition on
downtown streets, and stated snow removal would be a problem. Staff will explore
other options for non-snow periods. Vanderhoef also reported on Council discussion
the previous evening concerning parking on the edge of the ~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
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upcoming events: Women's Resource and Action Center training on diversity
scheduled September 3; and Women's Music Festival, September 13.
Council Member Norton requested information on the 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
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September 9, 1997
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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
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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