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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-07 Minutes numberedSubject 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 OCTOBER 7, 1997 Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Yucuis, Trueblood, Schmadeke, Scott. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-137, Side 2; 97-140, Both Sides; 97-141, Side The Mayor reminded everyone to vote prior to polls closing at 8:00 p.m.; and wished Catherine C. Sueppel a Happy 95th Birthday. The Mayor proclaimed Fire Prevention Week - October 5-11, Larry Kahler, Frank Dolezal, and Sigmund the owl, accepted; Family Health Month - October, Adelaide Gurwell M.D., and Kristie Doser accepted; Breast Cancer Awareness Month - October Mammography Day - October 17. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizens Awards to Regina Elementary: Kelsie Full, Patrick Murray, and Tim Porter. A special presentation and announcement was made on the Mercer Park Gymnasium Project. Parks & Recreation Dir. Trueblood introduced Matt Pacha, Chair of the Parks & Recreation Comm. and the Parks & Recreation Foundation and Co-Chair of the Gymnasium Addition Campaign Committee, who presented a check totaling 9411,160 to the City Council, far surpassing their goal of 9350,000. Mr. Pacha introduced Committee member Dick Summerwill for the announcement of the naming of the facility for James P. Scanlon. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-337, Bk. 118,, p. 337, NAMING THE NEW GYMNASIUM COMPLEX AT MERCER PARK THE JAMES P. SCANLON GYMNASIUM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended' Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meetings of September 23, September 24, and the regular meeting of September 23, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment- September 10; Human Rights Comm. - July 28, August 25; P&Z Comm. - September 18; PCRB - September 10, September 15, September 1 9; Sr. Center Comm. - August 27. Permit Motions: Class C Beer Permit for MillerMart, Inc., 2303 Muscatine Ave. Class B Beer Permit for Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway 1 West. Class C Liquor License for Grizzly's, 1210 Highland Ct. Outdoor Service Area for Grizzly's, 1210 Highland Ct. Class C Beer Permit. for Council Activities October 7, 1997 page 2 DeliMart #1, 525 Hwy 1 West. Class E Beer Permit for QuikTrip #548, 955 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class C Liquor License for Hilltop Lounge, 1100 N. Dodge St. Class C Beer Permit for Mini Mart, 731 S. Riverside Dr. RES. 97- 338, Bk. 118, p. 338, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Motions: APPROVE THE REVOCATION OF ELECTION OF THE. 810,600,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1997. Resolutions, Bk. 118: RES. 97-339, p. 339, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF LIENS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 628 SECOND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-340, p. 340, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOT 5 OF WALDEN SQUARE, PART 2. RES. 97-341, p. 341, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND WATER MAIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR WALDEN SQUARE, CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Parking Prohibition on the East Side of Scott Boulevard. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Building Inspector. Ernie Lam regarding new traffic signal on Melrose Ave. Use of City Streets and Public Grounds, all approved: Reeni Brakefield (DVIP "Flowers Down the River") - October 28. Use of City Plaza, all approved' Eugene Bilyk (ISKCON distribute literature) - September 22-27. John Murphy (Johnson County I-Club Pep Rally) - September 25. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to set a public hearing for October 21 on the Comprehensive Plan, including the South District Plan. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, that the 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 (Village Green, Part 15), 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 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 ORb. 97-3809, Bk. 40, p. 47, 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 Council Activities October 7, 1997 page 3 LOCATED AT 1122-1136 N. DUBUQUE STREET (Cliffs Apartments), 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 Lehman, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-342, Bk. 118, p. 342, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF THE SCOTT-SIX INDUSTRIAL PARK. Council noted discussion at their work session the previous evening regarding writing a letter to the IDNR requesting expedited consideration of the Streb request for the approval of stream relocation plan. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to submit a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending approval of a conditional use permit (S&G Materials) for the extraction of sand and gravel from property south of Iowa City and West of the Iowa River with the following recommendations to the County added: 1) annual monitoring of the operation for compliance with the conditional use permit; 2) the speed limit on Izaak Walton League Road be reduced to 35 mph; 3)'a turnaround be provided for the school bus; 4) the applicant agree to creating an asphalt dust free surface on their entry drive; and 5) conciliation be pursued with the neighboring residents, applicant and the County. The following individuals appeared: Mary Kay Hull, 4443 Driftwood Lane; Marietta Gill, 4336 Camino Del Rio; Roy Walton, 4520 Oak Crest Hill Rd. SE; Robert Barker; Lon Drake; and Atty. Win. Sueppel, representing S&G Materials. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from: Vicki & Dwight Tardy; Mary Kay Hull; and a Disclaimer of any Concessions. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the amended motion carried with the five recommendation added, 6/1, with Thornberry voting "Nay." Council took a brief recess 9:10 p.m.; reconvened 9:12 p.m. A public hearing was held on additional action for the issuance of ~ one appeared. Moved by Lehman, seconded by a resolution instituting proceedings to take 5,540,000.00 General Obligation Bonds. No Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-343, Bk. 188, p. 343, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ~5,540,000 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 Norton, to adopt RES. 97-344, Bk. 118, p. 344, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR FY97 PARATRANSlT SERVICE BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY to October 31, 1997. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, Council Activities October 7, 1997 page 4 with the following roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, Novick, Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-34.5, Bk. 118, p. 345, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR AID-TO-AGENCY FUNDING BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME: BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS (34,557); CRISIS CENTER (935,408); DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM (947,000); EMERGENCY HOUSING PROJECT (98,500); IOWA CENTER FOR AIDS RESOURCES AND EDUCATION (99,600); MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT (937,080); NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY (952,000); RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM (912,500); AMERICAN RED CROSS (94,740); AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH (934,300). 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. 97-346, Bk. 118, p. 346, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR AID-TO-AGENCY FUNDING BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME: FREE MEDICAL CLINIC (95,440) AND HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (96,425). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry , to adopt RES. 97-347, Bk. 118, p. 347, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE SAME: ELDERLY SERVICES (956,800); MID-EASTERN COUNCIL ON CHEMICAL ABUSE (926,000); AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH (922,200). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-348, Bk. 118, p. 348, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FY98 CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT to McAninch Corp. for 91,151,429.09. 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. 97-349, Bk.' 118,. p. 349, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TQ ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION QF THE BURLINGTON STREET/GOVERNOR STREET SIGNALIZATION PROJECT to Advanced Electrical Services for 950,753.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-350, Bk. 118, p. 350, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO Council Activities October 7, 1997 page 5 EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS OF IOWA CITY, TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE FOSTER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS. Public Works Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-351, Bk. 118, p. 351, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL. 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. 97-352, Bk. 118, p. 352, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND RICHARD AND LORETTA ANGERER FOR TEMPORARY USE OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF COLLEGE STREET AND MUSCATINE AVENUE IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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. 97-353, Bk. 118, p. 353, RECLASSIFYING THE POSITION OF ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN - TRAFFIC ENGINEERING IN THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN (from Pay Grade 12 to 13). 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. 97-354, Bk. 118, p. 354, APPOINTING ELEANOR M. DILKES AS CITY ATTQRNEY AND SETTING COMPENSATION at 870,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to approve a motion granting a 45 day extension to the Police Citizen Review Board for the filing a report with the City Council on complaint //97-1. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 97-3810, Bk. 40, p. 48, 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." Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-355, Bk. 118, p. 355, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION (to Rasmussen Council Activities October 7, 1997 page 6 Currier, Leaton - $39,000). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Bd. of Adjustment-one vacancy to. fill a five-year term ending January 1, 2003; Bd. of Library Trustees - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 2003; Human Rights Comm. - three vacancies to fill three-year terms ending January 1, 2001; P&R Comm. two vacancies to fill four-year terms ending January 1, 2002; Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - three vacancies to fill three-year terms ending December 31, 2000. These appointments will be made at the November 11 Council meeting. The Mayor noted the previously-announced 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; ed. of Appeals two vacancies (one Home Builders' Association. Representative and one Licensed Plumber) for five-year terms ending December 31, 2002; Sr. Center Comm. - two vacancies for three-year terms ending December 31, 2000. These appointments will be made at the November 11 Council meeting. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to appoint Charles Major, #7 Blue Stem Ct., to the Human Rights Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2000. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor presented a Birthday card to Council Member Thornberry and wished him a Happy Birthday. Mayor Novick announced the winners of the City Primary as follows: District B: Baker and Champion; At-Large: Lehman, O'Donnell, Maurer and Wilburn. Council Member Baker noted the memo from HIS Director Boothroy regarding information for starting some sort of inspection process in the fringe area and questioned whether it should be scheduled for further discussion. Kubby requested that a copy of the memo be sent to the County. Vanderhoef suggested waiting to discuss the matter until after the County had their discussion. Council Member Vanderhoef reported on her recent visit to the Learning Center in Bettendorf as part of the League of Cities meeting; the new library which shares the campus with the Learning Center, children's museum and science museum; and stated she did have the floorplans and statistics on the project. Vanderhoef complimented the design of the Children's Museum currently on display at Sycamore Mall; and acknowledged the $25,000 gift to the Senior Center by the late Ms. Joelid Antes. Council Member Thornberry announced the latest house being built by. Habitat for Humanity was completed and thanked the efforts of First Methodist Church and Jan Taylor; and wished Atty. Wm. Meardon a speedy recovery. Council Member Lehman presented Mayor Novick a birthday card. Council Member Kubby announced that Carol DeProsse's installation "The Death of An Artist: An Indictment" will be at the Arts of Iowa City through October 31; stated she was glad skaters and bicyclists were using the City parking lot evenings and weekends; reported on the display of elementary and junior art on city Council Activities October 7, 1997 page 7 buses; and reminded citizens of the upcoming Hospice Road Race and urged.,~,~'r~ participation in the race or by collecting pledges. Council Member Norton urged citizens to take a look at the efforts to clean- up the downtown area; questioned the next step to change lane markings on Melrose Avenue (staff will report back); and encouraged Council and the public to attend the Johnson County Family Water Festival on October 18 at Northwest Junior High in Coralville. Mayor Novick announced the schedule for a show entitled "Magic of ~/ Recycling" which will be touring various schools the week of November 3-7. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 10:O5 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk CITY COUNCIL INFOR t ATION PACKET September 26, i 997 IP2 IP3 IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP9 MISCELLANEOUS Memorandum from Planning & Community Development Assistant Director and~//~'~ Parking & Transit Director: Downtown Angle Parking on Clinton Street Memorandum from Associate Planner Long: Heartland Candleworks Update ~:~/~'.~ Letter from Victoria Gilpin to City Manager: Police Effort Letter from Michelle Byrne (U of I Commuter Transportation Coordinator) to Police~,..~i(~ Chief: Bicycle Safety Day Minutes: September 24, 1997, Deer Management Committee Weekly Road Construction Update-September 26, 1997 Release: Police Citizens Review Board Hires Legal Counsel ',~'~ Release: CemeteryClean-Up City of Iowa City Budget - Capital Improvement Program FY1998 as Amended Through 2002 [Council packets only] Minutes of Neighborhood Council 7/10/97. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET October :3, 1997 IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP9 IP10 IPll IP12 IP13 OCTOBER 6 WORK SESSION Memorandum from Planning & Community Development Director: Advisory Committee Public Art Memorandum from Planning & Community Development Director: Redevelopment of Block 102 Memorandum from Finance Director and Public Works Director: Ideas for Water~,--~)~ and Sewer Rate Increase Ordinance Changes for March 1, 1998 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Memorandum from Mayor: Local Option Sales Tax Memorandum from City Manager: Additional Alley Lighting in the Central,.~50~ Business District - Update Memorandum Training and from City Manager: October 11 Manufactured Home Fire Safety'~50r/ Demonstrations (Weather Permitting) Memorandum from City Manager: Art on the Bus Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director to,.~? City Manager: Melrose Avenue Memorandum from Parks and Recreation Director to City Manager: Cemetery.~.~/LO Expansion Memorandum from Parks and Recreation Director to City Manager: Peace Pole Memorandum from Jim Schoenfelder to City Manager: Design of Field House Bar ~~ and Restaurant Letter from City Manager to Terry and Janice Thein: Sidewalk Sycamore Tem p o ra ry,_.'~,~/_~' Memorandum from Cable TV Administrator and Assistant City Manager:,~//-'/ Underwriting and Caller ID Changes for Cable TV Division October 3, 1997 Information Packet (continued) 2 IP14 IP15 IP16 IP17 IP18 IP19 IP20 IP21 IP22 IP23 IP24 IP25 Memorandum from City Clerk: Joint Meeting with Johnson County Board of Supervisors/City Council of Iowa City/Iowa City School Board, September 17, 1997 Memorandum from City Clerk: Council Work Session, September 22, 1997 Memorandum from City Clerk: Candidate Workshop Memorandum from City Attorney: City Attorney Staff Memorandum from Housing and Inspection Services Requiring City Building Inspections in the City's "Growth Area" Director to City Manager: Email from Larry Baker to Council: City Council Issues Agenda: Council on Disability Rights and Education October 7, 1997 Article: Back from the Bring to Air on Iowa Public TV [Franklin] Release: Park Road Agenda: September Meeting 30 Johnson County Board of Supervisors mforma Agenda: October 1 Johnson CountyBoard of Supervisors Informal Meeting Memo from City Clerk regarding absence from office. Memo from City Clerk regarding Ballot language for Initiative Question. Agenda for Board of Supervisors - 10/2/97~ 10/7/97, 10/8/97. Memorandum from Dianna Furman: Utility Discount Program Statistics by,...~c~.(~ Month - June 1997 and Fiscal Year 1998