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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-07 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 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; 97-14.0, Both Sides; 97-141, Side 1. 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; Fami:ly 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 $411,160 to the City Council, far surpassing their goal of $350,000. 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 19; Sr. Center Comm. - August 27. Permit Motions: Class C Beer Pej'mit 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 #5z~8, 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 $10,600,000 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. 3z~0, 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 ORD. 97-3809, Bk. 40, p. z~7, 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; z~) 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 a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of 85,5z~0,000.00 General Obligation Bonds. No one appeared. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-3z~3, 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 CLFRK TO ATTEST AN EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR FY97 PARATRANSIT 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. 97-345, 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 CLERIC TO ATTEST THE SAME: BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS (34,557); CRISIS CENTER ($35,408); DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM ($47,000); EMERGENCY HOUSING PROJECT (88,500); IOWA CENTER FOR AIDS RESOURCES AND EDUCATION (89,600); MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT (837,080); NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY (852,000); RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM (812,500); AMERICAN RED CROSS (84,740); AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH (834,300). 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 CLERIC TO ATTEST THE SAME: FREE MEDICAL CLINIC (85,440) AND HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (86,425). 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 CLERIC TO ATTEST TO THE SAME: ELDERLY SERVICES (856,800); MID-EASTERN COUNCIL ON CHEMICAL ABUSE (826,000); AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH (822,200). 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 CLERIC TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FY98 CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT to McAninch Corp. for 81,151,429.09. 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 CLERIC TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BURLINGTON STREET/GOVERNOR STREET SIGNALIZATION PROJECT to Advanced Electrical Services for 850,753.00. 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. DILl(ES AS CITY ATTORNEY AND SETTING COMPENSATION at $70,000. 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. z~O, 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 threeNyear 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; Bd. 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. Joella 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 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 10:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Naom~ J. N6,v~ck! Mayor Marian T~. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at 356-5043. The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings and claims is ~ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is ~ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/23/97 Iowa City City Council, special meet- ing, 5:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved and seconded to adjourn into executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litiga- tion or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or dis- advantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation; and to discuss the pur- chase of particular real estate only where pre- mature disclosure could be reasonably ex- pected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property, the minutes and tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (real estate) shall be available to public inspection when the trans- action discussed is completed; and 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 6:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Naomi J. Novick, Mayor '~,~,(~ ~ s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk . , ' Submit~-ed for publication 10/1/97 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 proceedings and claims is 8 Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is 8 OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/23/97 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 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 and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meetings of September 11 and 12, 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. St. Center Comm. - July 16. Housing & Community Development Corem. June 19. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. August 20. Housing & Community Development Cornre. August 21. (a) Approve FY98 Action Plan revision as follows: Habitat for Humanity from 830,667 to 946,000; Iowa City Rehab Program 8424,000 to 9461,000; Iowa City/U of 1 Fire Safety Program 83,000 to 96,000; Contingency Fund 970,114 to 895,781. Official Council Actions September 23, 1997 page 2 (b) Emergency Allocation Request for HACAP in the amount of 94,886. Permit Motions: Class E Liquor License for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 West. Class E Beer Permit Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 West. Class C Liquor License for La Casa, Ltd., 1200 South Gilbert Ct. Permanent transfer of a Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee Food and Drugstore //2, 812 S. First Ave. 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, 'FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING 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. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of 913,871,945.30 for the period of August 1 through August 31, 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: RES. 97-313, 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, 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 Official Council Actions September 23, 1997 page 3 OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. RES. 97-31 5, 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, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1997. RES. 97-317, APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CLAP) BUDGET AND DESIGNATION OF MAGGIE GROSVENOR AS THE PROJECT OFFICER. RES. 97-318, 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, 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, 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, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHT- OF-WAY AGREEMENT AND BILL OF Official Council Actions September 23, 1997 page 4 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. Correspondence: Thomas Saele regarding bicycle regulations. Cathy Fitzmaurice (Mayor of City of Hills) regarding annexation of Ryerson Woods. 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 (DRIP Clothesline Project) - October 14. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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 Official Council Actions September 23, 1997 page 5 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. Moved and seconded 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, be given first vote for consideration. Atty. Kirsten Frey, representing the applicant, present for discussion. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Kirsten Frey, representing the applicant; and Sue Travis. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor declared the motion carried on first consideration of the ordinance. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 97-3805, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 97-3806, AMENDING TITLE lZ~, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE" OF THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE A, ENTITLED "PARKING FACILITY IMPACT FEE" TO REVISE THE FORMULA FOR PAYMENT IN THE CB-5 ZONE. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-322, APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF W. B. DEVELOPMENT 2ND SUBDIVISION, A RESUBDIVlSION OF LOT 1 OF W. B. DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Official Council Actions September 23, 1997 page 6 Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-323, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 14 AND 15 AND A PORTION OF OUTLET C, WOODLAND RIDGE, PART ONE, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-324, APPROVING INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE APPLICATION OF BOND PROCEEDS OF THE SERIES 1997 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Counci~ 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, 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 MARKINGS ON MELROSE AVENUE FROM UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS TO BYINGTON ROAD, 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 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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, AMENDING TITLE 1 Official Council Actions September 23, 1997 page 7 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, Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-325, 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. Moved and seconded to amend the agreement by extending it to three months. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt a resolution approving the design of the Iowa City Transit Interchange Facility. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-326, ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC ART PROGRAM. John Beokord and Carol Spaziani appeared. Moved and seconded to insert "minimum" before the stated amount of 8100,000 in item 1 of the resolution. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-327, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-328, 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. Official Council Actions September 23, 1997 page 8 Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-329, 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). Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-330, 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). Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-331, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHAMROCK/ARBOR CULVERT ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-332, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-333, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-334, 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 MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE COURT STREET EXTENDED, PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 97-335, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF Official Council Actions September 23, 1997 page 9 PROJECT MANAGER/SYSTEMS ANALYST AND RECLASSIFYING THE POSITION OF SENIOR INFORMATION SERVICES COORDINATOR. Moved and seconded to adopt RES, 97-336, 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. 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 Comm. - two vacancies for 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: Human Rights Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2000. This appointment will be made at the Ootober 7 Council meeting. Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete desoription of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department. s/Marian K. Karr, City.Clerk, ' Subm~ted for publication - 10/1/97 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at 356-5043. The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings and claims is ~ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is ~ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/24/97 Iowa City City Council, special meet- ing, 1:30 p.m. at the Highlander Inn. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved and seconded to adjourn into executive session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appoint- ment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent need- less and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. The Mayor declared the motion car- ried. Moved and seconded to adjourn 6:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 41 ~,~, ~ ~ ~1[/~' ~v-~ s/Naomi J, Novick, Mayor s/Marian K. Karr City Clerk ' Submitted for publications 10/1/97 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at 356-5043. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-134, side 1. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adjourn into executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation; and to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably ex- pected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that prop- erty, the minutes and tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (real es- tate) shall be available to public inspection when the transaction discussed is com- pleted; and to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appoint- ment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to pre- vent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Mem- bers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 5:32 p.m. Council returned to open session 6:50 p.m. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn the special meeting 6:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. 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 12, 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 Corem. - 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 $4,886. 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 Care, 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 $13,871,945.30 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, 1997. RES. 97-317, p. 317, 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. Atty. 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 MARKINGS 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 Nortoni 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 891,666.00. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council 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 8118,910.00. 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, AUTHORIZING 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 Comm. - 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 ar~other 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 concerning 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. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at 356-5043. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 24, 1997 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 1:30 p.m. at the Highlander Inn. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-136, side 2. Moved by Kubby, 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, 7/0, all Council Members pres- ent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 1:38 p.m. Council returned to open session 6:48 p.m. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 6:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker and Lehman absent. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr City Clerk