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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-21 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 21, 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, Handsaker, Goodman-Herbst, Yucuis, Mitchell. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 97-144 & 97-145, Both Sides; 97-146, Side 1. The Mayor proclaimed Toastmasters Day - October 21; Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery Day - October 26; Crime Prevention Week - October 25-31, Jim Swaim, Keri Neblett, and Jamie Dean accepted; Home Health Care Month - November, Kerri Peterson, Patty McNichol, Maggie Elliott, and Annette Greiner accepted. Mayor Novick welcomed Stephen Bloom and Kate Corcoran journalism classes from the University of Iowa. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student citizens awards to Horace Mann Elementary: Maren Allen, Benjamin Berman, Hanna Meyer. Student Council Representative Morgan Nicholson presented information on the award winners. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be receive, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of 3575/ October 6, and the regular meeting of October 7, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. . September 9; P&R Comm. - September 11; P&Z Comm.- October 2; Police Citizen Review Board - October 2 Council approve 45-day extension of time to respond to Complaint No. 97-01. Police Citizen Review Board - October 8 ~5~'0 Permit Motions: Class E Beer Permit for Devotay, 117 N. Linn St. Class B Beer Permit for Duds'N Suds, 5 Sturgis Drive. Class C Beer Permit for Kirkwood 76 Mart, 300 Kirkwood Ave. Class C Liquor License for 35~.% Diamond Dave's Taco Company, 1604 Sycamore St. Class C Liquor License..5'5~tf for The Que Bar, 211 Iowa Ave. Class C Liquor License for Maxie's, 1920 Keokuk St. RES. 97-357, Bk. 118, p. 357, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Class C Liquor License for Athena Restaurant, 320 E. Burlington St. Class C Liquor License for Jimmy's Brick Oven Cafe, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 97-358, Bk. 118, p. 358, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for November 11 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE Council Activities October 21, 1997 page 2 WOOLF AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (PROJECT NO. BRM-3715(4)--8N-52), DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 97-359, Bk. 118, p. 359, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for November 11 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINE AND PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE THE RATES FOR FEES AND CHARGES FOR POTABLE WATER USE AND SERVICE AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS USER CHARGES. Motions: Accepting Abstract of Votes for the Iowa City primary election held on the 7th day. October, 1997. Approve disbursements in the amount of 810,083,761.85 for the period of September 1 through September 30, 1997, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Resolutions, Bk. 118: RES. 97-360, p. 360, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE GROUNDWATER STORAGE RESERVOIR PUMP SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 97-361, p. 361, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR AUDITOR'S PARCEL 95081 (CONTAINING BUILDINGS ADDRESSED 749, 751, 751 1/2, AND 753 WEST BENTON STREET). RES. 97-362, p. 362, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE PAVING AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, BRADFORD TO MUSCATINE. RES. 97-363, p. 363, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST STORM SEWER, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND WATERMAIN EASEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT AT 749 THROUGH 753 WEST BENTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Isaac Burns regarding skateboarding. Robert Barker, S&G Materials, regarding Sandplant Proposal. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding: (a) No Parking Corner to Here at Intersection of Jefferson. Street and Johnson Street; (b) Designation of Ten Additional Metered Parking Spaces Downtown; (c) Designation of On-Street Angle Parking Downtown; (d) Removal of Commercial Loading Zone for Downtown Transit Shuttle Stop. Use of City Streets and Public Grounds, all approved: Peg Fraser (Hospice Road Races) October 19. Kristin Thiel (Amnesty International's Get Up, Stand Up, and Walk") - October 17. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Sr. Center Commissioner Philip Zell invited everyone to the Senior Center town meeting scheduled October 22. Michael Finley, 715 S. First Avenue, appeared regarding noise associated with trucks unloading at Hy-Vee very early in the morning; expansion of First Avenue; signalization at Friendship Street; changing to Council Activities October 21, 1997 page 3 a commission form of government. PCD Director Franklin stated Hy-Vee had been contacted regarding designated truck routes. Jeanette Waters, 1538 Rochester Avenue, appeared regarding the proposed removal of three trees for the WooIf Avenue Bridge reconstruction. Council stated the matter had been discussed at the work session the previous evening and the engineers had been asked to look at the realignment of the street to try and save the trees. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for November 11 on an application to amend the approved Sensitive Areas Development Plan for Walden Hills to allow the development of Lot 53, containing 8.66 acres and located within the OSA-8, Sensitive Areas Overlay zone at the northwest corner of Rohret Road and Shannon Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for November 11 on a resolution approving the annexation of a 2.81 acre tract located southeast of the intersection of Iowa Highway 1 and Naples Avenue. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for.. November 11 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of a 2.81 acre tract, located southeast of the intersection of Iowa Highway 1 and Naples Avenue, from County CP-1, Planned Commercial, to C1-1, Intensive Commercial. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for November 11 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of a 0.87 acre tract, located on the east side of West Side Drive and south of Earl Road, from RM-12, Low Density Multi-Family Residential and C1-1, Intensive Commercial, to CO-1, Commercial Office. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on the Comprehensive Plan, including the South District Plan. The Mayor noted Council would be discussing the Comp Plan at a special work session scheduled November 3 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. George Starr, P&Z Chairperson, appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to continue the public hearing to November 11. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. 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. 97-3811, Bk. 40, p. 49, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN APPROXIMATE 3.63 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED EAST OF SOMERSET LANE AND SOUTH OF WELLINGTON DRIVE FROM RS-5 TO OPDH-5, A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPDH) FOR VILLAGE GREEN, PART XV, 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 Council Activities October 21, 1997 page 4 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 Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-364, Bk. 118,' p. 364, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PART XV, 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 Baker, to adopt RES. 97-365, Bk. 118, p. 365, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PART XV, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. PCD Director Franklin asked Council Members to let the City Clerk know if they would be attending the tour and/or lecture with Victor Dover on Thursday, noting that if a quorum attended it would be handled as a special meeting. A public hearing was held on a resolution between the City of Iowa City and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the U.S.A. Corp. Lodge No. 590, regarding the peninsula property. No one appeared. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-366, Bk. 118,. p. 366, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE U.S.A. CORP., LODGE NO. 590 THAT ESTABLISHES THE ALIGNMENT OF FOSTER ROAD EXTENDED THROUGH THE GOLF COURSE IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE CITY'S DEVELOPMENT OF THE PENINSULA AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND PROVIDES FOR THE GRANTING OF A PERMANENT EASEMENT TO THE ELKS ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO GOLF HOLES TO REPLACE THOSE WHICH WILL BE LOST AS A RESULT OF THE FOSTER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on the winter 1997/1998 Iowa City Deer Management Plan. The following individuals appeared: Judy Rhodes, Whiting Avenue, Committee Member; Doug Jones, 816 Park Rd., Committee Member; Jan Ashman, Committee Member; Bud Louis, Committee Member; Nancy Seiberling, 209 Black Springs Circle, Committee Member; Steve Hendrix, Committee Member; Norm Scott, 1401 Ash; Grace Trifaro, 902 N. Dodge, Citizens for Animal Rights and the Environment; Theresa Sladek, 2109 I Street; Drew Dillman, 7 Gilmore Court; Bettina Bourjaily, 710 Beldon Avenue; Dennis Jennings, Vice President of Iowa Wild Turkey Federation; Tim Thompson, DNR Wildlife Biologist, Committee Member; Bruce Tomlin; Jennifer Seymour, Students for Animal Rights and the Environment; Pat Farrant, Committee Member; Margaret MacDonald, 400 Foster Road; and Linda Tomlin, 1909 Glendale Road. Animal Shelter Director Goodman- Herbst and Adm. Asst. Handsaker present for discussion. Moved by Vanderhoef, Council Activities October 21, 1997 page 5 seconded by Thorn berry, to accept correspondence from Bruce Glasgow. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-367, Bk. 118, p. 367, ESTABLISHING THE WINTER 1997/1998 IOWA CITY DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to defer the resolution to November 11, 1997. The Mayor declared the motion to defer failed, 3/4, with Norton, Kubby, Novick voting in the affirmative. After discussion, moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to amend the resolution by deleting the words."and strongly support" from #3. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Council took a brief recess 9:50 p.m. Reconvened 10'10 p.m. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Baker, to defer indefinitely an ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 7, entitled "Weapons," to prohibit the use of bows, arrows and crossbows within the city. Individual Council Members expressbd their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-368, Bk. 118, p. 368, DIRECTING SALE OF $5,540,000 ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Finance Director Yucuis 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. 97-369, Bk. 118, p. 369, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY98 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS. Finance Director 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 Norton, to adopt RES. 97-370, Bk. 118, p. 370, CERTIFYING UNPAID CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY CHARGES TO COUNTY FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Asst. City Atty. Mitchell present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to accept correspondence from: Dean Spina, representing Hubert Yeggy. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Public Art Advisory Comm.- four vacancies; one to fill a one-year term, two to fill two-year terms, and one to fill a three-year term all beginning January 1, 1998. The Committee will be comprised of two community representatives and two art professionals. These appointments will be made at the December 9 Council meeting. Council Activities October 21, 1997 page 6 The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Bd. of Adjustment - one vacancy to fill a five-year term ending January 1, 2003. Bd. of Appeals - Two vacancies (one Home Builders' Association Representative and one Licensed Plumber) for five-year terms ending December 31, 2002. Bd. of Library Trustees - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 2003. 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. 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. 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 Member Norton stated he has asked staff to look into the possibility of auxiliary patrols for some activities including activities downtown, and asked staff to schedule a meeting with University officials on mutual issues. Council Member Kubby thanked Sheridan Avenue residents for their patience during the sewer project work in the area. Council Member Lehman reminded citizens the main entrance to the Civic Center would be closed for renovation starting 5:00 p.m. October 22 and stated the east entrance would be open 24 hours during construction. Lehman reminded citizens of a public lecture by Victor Dover in Council Chambers on October 24 on housing issues and different approaches to subdivisions. Council Member Vanderhoef reminded citizens of the new membership year starting for the Iowa City-Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau and invited citizens to call the Bureau to sign up or with any questions. Vanderhoef noted Homecoming Week-end at the University of Iowa and welcomed everyone back. Mayor Novick stated she would be talking to the sixth grade class at Lucas School and stated Council Members were available for such talks. City Atty. Dilkes stated the interview process for Asst. City Attorney would begin next week. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adjourn 10:32 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. q 3bqO 3&ql Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk CiTY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET October i 0, 199? IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP9 IP10 IPll IP12 IP13 IP14 IP15 IP16 IP17 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Memorandum from City Manager: Parking Enforcement - 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Downtown Memorandum from City Manager: Downtown Improvement Districts Memorandum from Police Chief to City Manager: Neighborhood Watch Meeting Letter from City Manager to John Gross: Downtown Issues Letter from Assistant City Manager to Thomas Bredeweg (Iowa League of Cities): Telecommunications Memorandum from City Clerk: Introduction of PCRB Members Memorandum from Finance Director and Public Works Director: Council Direction from the October 6 Informal Meeting Regarding Ideas for Changes in Wastewater/Water Rates and Other Ordinance Changes Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director to City~)-~(o.~ Manager: Status of Railroad Interchange Relocation Project Memorandum from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Update on Current Intersection Upgrade Projects Iowa City Police Department Use of Force Report - September 1997 Building Permit Information - September 1997 Notice: Purchase of Equipment Agenda: October 9 Johnson County Board of Supervisors Formal Meeting Agenda: October 9 Johnson County Board of Supervisors Formal Meeting Agenda: Council Candidate Workshop - October 15, 1997 Investment Report - Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1997 [Council packets only] Central Procurement and Services Division Annual Report FY97 packets only] Copy of letter from Mayor regarding City Hall Day. Summary of City [Council ,_~.~ ~ Cftl~ CITY COUNC[[. |NFORJvtAT[ON PACKET October 17, 1997 IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP9 IP10 IPll IP12 IP13 IP14 IP15 IP16 IP17 OCTOBER 20 ~/'ORK SESSION Memorandum from Planning & Community Development Director: Development of the Peninsula Memorandum from Transportation Planner: Proposal to Enhance Traffic Flow at the ~ntersection of Benton Street and Riverside Drive Memorandum from City Engineer: Coralville Lake Section 216 Reconnaissance Report 3~~7 Letter from City Manager to Colonel Mudd: Reconnaissance Report h41SCELLAHEOUS ITEt~4S Memorandum from Mayor: Sales Tax Memorandum from City' 'Manager: Pedestrian Signals at the Intersection Washington & Dubuque Streets, and Iowa Avenue & Dubuque Street Memorandum from City Manager: Safety Policy Memorandum from City Manager: Weather Alert Sirens Memorandum from City Manager: Police Issues Memorandum from Assistant City Manager: Telecommunications Litigation Memorandum from City Clerk: Memorandum from City Clerk: Memorandum from City Clerk: Memorandum from City Clerk: Imaging and Scanning Equipment Comp Plan Discussion of November 3 Absence October 6 Work Session Memorandum from Library Director: Penneys Option for Library Space Memorandum from Finance Director: Water and Sewer Rate Increases Memorandum from Finance Director: Sewer and Water by User Type October 17, 1997 Information Packet (continued) 2 IP18 IP19 IP20 IP21 IP22 IP23 IP24 IP25 IP26 IP27 IP28 IP29 IP30 IP31 IP32 IP33 IP34 IP35 Memorandum from Finance Director to City Manager: Council, October 9, 1997 Meeting with Neighborhood Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director: Parking Structure Sites Public Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director to City Manager: Modification to Lane Configuration at the Intersection of Melrose Avenue and Hawkins Drive Memorandum from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Calming Program Memorandum from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Update Memorandum from Drew Shaffer to Susan Craig and Barb Black: 12, 1997 meeting Memorandum, from Airport Manager: IPAA President's Award Update on Iowa City Traffic Teg Drive Traffic Calming Follow-Up to August Memorandum from Susan Craig to Parks and Recreation Commission: Hickory Hill Park Letter from Jennifer Lindaman (Emma Goldman Clinic) to Police: Assistance Emails from Larry Baker to Council: Police (2) Article: Near Seattle, a 4,$00-Home Project Rises [Norton] Information: Resource Conservation and Development Program Weekly Road Construction Update ICAD President's Report - September 1997 Release: Heinz Road Closure Release: Bus Route Changes due to Homecoming Parade Agenda: October 14 Johnson County Board of Supervisors Informal Meeting Agenda: October 16 Johnson County Board of Supervisors Formal Meeting Agenda for the 10/21/97 Bd. of Supervisors. Info regarding Northeast Iowa City Arterial Street Extensions. Memo from City Architect regarding Ci~/ic Center front entrance closure, Information Packet October 17, 1997 page 3 Memo from City Forester regarding Ralston Creek tree removal. Memo from Sr. Planner regarding Victor Dover Lecture. Information from Charles Newson regarding Coralville Reservoir Study.