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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-11-11 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 NOVEMBER 11, 1997 Iowa City City Council, special 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, Schmadeke, Yucuis, Gannon, Fosse. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 97-153, Both Sides; 97-154, Side 1. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or ad~pted as presented and to delete items: 2d(2) a resolution setting a public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Captain Irish Parkway Phase I Improvements Project; and 2d(3) a resolution setting a public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Water Facility Improvements - Water Main Phase II Project: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meetings of October 16, October 30, and the regular meeting of October 21, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minut'es of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm.- September 11. Historic Preservation Comm.- October 14. PCRB - October 10. Sr. Center Comm. September 24. Housing & Community Development Comm. September 1.8. Bd. of Library Trustees - September 25, October 14. Bd. of Adjustment - October 8. P&Z Comm. - October 16. Broadband Telecomm. Comm.- September 22. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - October 15. Human Rights Comm. - September 22, October 27. A public hearing be set on the administrative closure revisions to the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., 2530 Westwinds Dr. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Eagle Food Center #157, 600 N. Dodge St. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Eagle Food Center #220, 11 Highway 1 West. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for ExpresStop, 2545 N. Dodge St. RES. 97-371, Bk. 118, p..371, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for November 18 on the proposed ordinance amending Title 2 of the City Code, the Human Rights Ordinance of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to allow for administrative closures of human rights complaints that do not warrant further investigation. Resolutions, Bk. 118: RES. 97-372, p. 372, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK, IOWA'CITY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3351 WINTERGREEN DRIVE AND 1804 HANNAH JO COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-373, 3 5q 757 ~?b I · 77d Council Activities November 11, 1997 page 2 p. 373, APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE ASSISTED HOUSING RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (AHRMA). RES. 97-374, p. 374, ACCEPTING .~ r~ THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT FOR LOTS 1 AND 2 OF BLOCK 7 'BRAVERMAN CENTER. RES.' 97-375, p. 375,_ .~775' ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY PARKING RAMPS FACILITY UPGRADES TO THE.CAPITOL AND DUBUQUE STREET RAMPS PROJECT. RES. 97-376, p. 376, APPROVING AN [Er7r~{P' AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR STATE OF IOWA HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE SAME. Correspondence: Charles & Margaret Felling regarding Neighborhood Council. Rory Fisher regarding snow removal. Grace Trifaro regarding deer management. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: (a) Repeal of Parking Prohibition on East Side of Benton Court; (b) Lane Designation at Burlington Street and Governor Street Intersection; (c) Two Hour Parking on the North Side of the 100 Block of E. Lafayette Street; (d) Lane Designation Modification at Intersection of Highway 6, Highway 1, and Highway 921. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Scalehouse Operator. Use of City Plaza, all approved: Kit Murray (WRAC distribute literature) - October 23. Andrea Slocum (rally against legalization of death penalty) - October 21. Ray Parsons (Socialist Workers Party distribute literature) - October 23 Use of City Streets & Public Grounds, approved: Patrick Abildtrup (U of I Homecoming Parade) October 24. Jenny Schulz (Equal Justice Foundation 5K Walk/Run) - October 26. Use of City Plaza, approved: Carolyn Marr.(United Nations Association distribute literature) - November 7. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. Candida Maurer, 627 Bradley,. thanked the voters for delaying the extension of First Avenue at the November 4 election and requested information 'on"the formation of a task force to study the area. Derek Maurer, 328 S. Governor, questioned the status of construction of the Captain Irish Parkway as a result of the delay of First Avenue. Council stated the item had been deleted from the Consent Calendar and would be placed back on Council's agenda in the next few weeks. Bennett Brown, 802 E. Washington, congratulated individuals involved in the last City election and outlined possible directions the community may go as a result of the delay in extending First Avenue. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the approved Sensitive Areas Development Plan for Walden Hills to allow the development of 120 dwelling .37 q 3qqo . 3qq5 Council Activities November 11, 1997 page 3 units on 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. Bob Burns, developer and owner, appeared. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the annexation of a 2.81 acre tract located southeast of ~the intersection of Iowa Highway 1 and Naples Avenue. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. No one appeared. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to continue to November 18, a public hearing 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. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordin'~ance 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 (West Side Park). PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Developer John Moreland appeared. A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting the Comprehensive Plan, including the South District Plan. Derek Maurer, 328 S. Governor, and Harry Wolf, Southgate Development, appeared. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman to continue to November 18, a public hearing on a resolution adopting the Comprehensive Plan, including the South District Plan. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to December 9, a resolution adopting the Comprehensive Plan, including th'e South District Plan. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-377, Bk. 118, p. 377, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT RESUBDIVISION OF LOT. 1 AND A PORTION OF LOT 2, WEST SIDE PARK IOWA CITY, IOWA. Developer John Moreland appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to submit a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending approval of an application to rezone approximately 23 acres located at the southwest corner of Dane Road and Osage Street from Rural (A1) to Suburban Residential (RS-5). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.' The following individuals appeared regarding TCI and the removal of channel 99, the Spanish speaking channel from the line-up: Jose Alberto Abreu, 826 Rider · St. and Altair Juarez, 669 Hawkeye Ct. Asst. City Mgr. Helling present for discussion. Council agreed to write a letter to TCI requesting they review other options and retain the channel. Council Activities November 11, 1997 page 4 A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for construction of the WooIf Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Project. Asst. City Engr. Gannon present for discussion. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-378, Bk. 118, p. 378, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WOOLF AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT [PROJECT NO. BRM-3715(4)--8N-52] AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on four ordinances proposing fee and language changes for water and wastewater. Finance Director Yucuis present for discus_sion. Gary Sanders appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to accept the form of tax exemption certificate pertaining to the 95,540,000 General Obligation Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to accept the form of continuing disclosure certificate pertaining to the 95,540,000 General Obligation Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-379, Bk. 118, p. 379, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF 95,540,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID 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 Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending_~..!0~ Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 7, entitled "Weapons," to prohibit the use of bows, arrows and crossbows within the city, be given first vote for consideration. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to amend the ordinance by replacing the words "at a stationary target" and replacing them with "at an inanimate target". The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with Kubby, Novick, and Baker voting "Nay." The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, on first consideration of the ordinance, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry. Nays: Baker. Absent: None. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-380, Bk. 118, p. 380, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR FY97 PARATRANSIT SERVICE BETWEEN THE CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY to November 30, 1997, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-381, Bk. 118, p. 381, 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 NNW, INC. OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING Council Activities November 11 ,'1997 page 5 CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE RIVER STREET 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. The Mayor announced the current vacancies: Airport Comm.-one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 1, 2003. This appointment will be made at the December 16 Council meeting. The Mayor announced the previously announced 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. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to appoint the following individuals: Bd. of Appeals - re-appoint John Roffman, 1314 Burry Dr. and Gary Haman, 2703 Brookside Dr. to five-year terms ending December 31, 2002. Bd. of Library Trustees - appoint Linda Dellsperger, 227 Magowan Ave., to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 2003. Human Rights Comm.-re-appoint Diane Martin, 152 N. Westminister, and Joan Jehle, 1167 E. Jefferson, and appoint Arthur Vincent, 17 S. Governor #9, to fill three-year terms ending January 1, 2001. P&R Comm. - re-appoint Bruce Maurer, 805 Willow St:, and Barbara Endel, 1404 Buresh Ave., to fill four-year terms ending January 1, 2002. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm.-re-appoint Courthey Daniels, 53 Amhurst St., and appoint Dan Mascal, 934 Talwrn Ct. and Lynn Rose, 1816 Muscatine Ave. to fill three-year terms ending December 31', 2000. Sr. Center Comm.-re-appoint Chevalier Monsanto, 2262 Hickory Ct., and appoint Deborah Schoenfelder, 1517 Burns Ave., to fill three-year terms ending December 31, 2000. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted that the following vacancies would be re-advertised and appointed on December 9: Bd. of Adjustment - one vacancy for a five-year term ending January 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. Council Member Vanderhoef complimented Sheri Thomas and her crew for clean-up and maintenance of the downtown area after the recent Homecoming activities; reported that the Council on Disability Rights in Education is looking for citizens to serve on their Board and encouraged interested citizens to contact Keith Rupp; and displayed the new "Safe Place" signs that will be displayed in all businesses who are trained to assist people in need of a safe place off the street. Council Activities November 11, 1997 page 6 Council Member Thornberry reported on an incident at the Hy-Vee store when a gentleman became disoriented and was aided by City Refuse Worker Brian Tack. Council Member Lehman acknowledged the efforts of the Oakdale Security Facility personnel for helping with the holiday lights in the downtown, and encouraged everyone to remember to observe Veterans' 'Day, Council Member Kubby commended on the observance of Veterans' Day noting it was a day to celebrate people's lives who have been disrupted by war; noted the annual energy use report distributed in September and acknowledged the City has increased energy conservation by 37% since 1980; asked citizens not to rake leaves into the creeks or street; and requested a brief written report on employment accommodations in the community over the past couple of years~ The Mayor requested an extension to the leaf pick-up schedule. The City Manager stated crews will work until the snow falls. Council Member Norton thanked City Forestry crews for their work cleaning up the debris from the recent snow; requested staff look at the traffic islands recently installed on Linn St. noting they made it difficult to make right turns; asked for Council reconsideration of the Melrose Avenue westbound right turn situation; and requested a report on auxiliary police in the downtown area. Staff will follow- up, Mayor Novick reminded everyone that November 13 was City Hall Day and reported that the City's new downtown shuttle was doing well and started the week with 193 riders on Monday and by Wednesday had grown to 478, with the weekly total of 1,760. City Atty. Dilkes reported on the hiring of Andrew Matthews as the new Asst. City Attorney starting on November 17. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 9:15 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Naomi J. Novick Marian K. Karr, City Clerk CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET October 24, 1997 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ' IP1 Memorandum from City Manager: Linn Street Lot IP2 Memorandum from City Manager: Iowa AvenuelNorthside Parking Garage IP3 IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP9 IP10 IPll IP12 IP13 IP14 IP15 Memorandum from City Manager: Parks and Recreation Minutes - Contract Services ~q~ Letter from Tim Shields (U of I) to City Manager: Visit by Republic of Ireland City.__~_~_ Managers Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director: Proposed Extension of First Avenue; Investigation of Safety Issues Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director: Audio.'~/~, Crosswalk Signals in the Downtown Area Letter from Traffic Engineering Planner Ripley to Pat Moore: Melrose Avenue Traffic ~'q~ Memorandum from Finance Director to City Manager: Discount Program for Water...~_~ Wastewater, and Solid Waste/Recycling Memorandum from Police Chief to City Manager: Car/Deer Accidents Memorandum from City Attorney: Implementation of the Deer Management Plan Procedure for Obtaining Approval from the Department of Natural Resources Memorandum from City Attorney: Maternity Leave ~ Memorandum from Civil Engineer McClure to City Manager: 1996 Curb Ramp Project .7 Release: Veterans' Day Schedule Agenda: October 23 Johnson County Board of Supervisors Formal Meeting .-~'...~ FY98 Comparison of Budget to Actual Revenues, Expenditures and Cash Position .~'~' for Operating Funds [Council packets only] Memo from City Clerk regarding possible special meeting on 10/30/97. IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4 o IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP9 IP10 IPll IP12 IP13 IP14 IP15 IP16 IP'17 IP18 IP19 IP20 IP21 IP22 IP23 IP24 IP25 IP26 IP27 IP28 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET October 31, 1997 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Letter from Mayor Novick to Kathleen Janz: Hickory Hill Park (Kathleen Janz letter'also included Memorandum from City Manager: Parking Garage Updates Memorandum from City Manager: Pending Development Issues Memorandum from City Manager: Civic Center Roofing Projects Memorandum from City Manager: Tenant to Ownership Program Letter from City Manager to Jane Anderson: Sound in City Plaza (Jane Anderson letter also included) Letter to City Manager from John and Margaret Sohm: First Avenue Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director: Comprehensive Plan Discussion I Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director: Peninsula Development . Memorandum from Economic Development Coordinator to City Manager: Downtown Forum on Regulatory Issues and Barriers to Business Retention and Attraction in Downtown Iowa City Letter from Planning and Community Development Director to Press Citizen Editor: Response . ~ (~ r7 Parks and Recreation Commission. 7~' Memorandum to Parks and Recreation Director from City Manager: Review/South Sand Plant Proposal Memorandum from Administrative Assistant: Deer Management Update Memorandum from City Clerk: October 21) Council Work Session Memorandum from Transit Manager: Conversation with Council Candidate Memorandum from Senior Engineer to City Manager: Burlington Street/Governor Street Traffic Signal ~7~ Project Update Memorandum from Civil Engineer Scott to Public Works Director: Landfill Force Main Project Memorandum from Public Works Director to City Manager: Dirt Stockpile on the Peninsula Property Memorandum from City Engineer to City Manager: Burlington Street Dam Safety Status Report Memorandum from Fire Chief to City Manager: Project Safe Place Memorandum from Human Rights Coordinator: Landmines Newsletter: Free Lunch Program -Autumn 1997 Agenda: CDRE November 4 Meeting Agenda: Johnson County Board of Supervisors October 28 Meeting Agenda: LinnlJohnson County Boards of Supervisors October 29 Meeting Agenda: Johnson County Zoning Committee and Board of Supervisors October 30 Meeting Agenda: Johnson County Board of Supervisors October 30 Meeting Memorandum from City Attorney: Absence on Friday, November 7, 1997 October 31, 1997 Information packet page 2 Agenda for the Bd. of Supervisors - 11/4/97. ~~ ' CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET NoYember 7, lgg7 IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP9 IP10 IPll IP12 IP13 IP14 IP15 IP16 IP17 IP18 IP19 IP20 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Letters from City Manager to Mike O'Donnell and Connie Champion: Memorandum from City Manager: Volunteer Downtown Project Letter from City Manager to Kathleen Janz: Hickory Hill Park Issues Letter from Assistant City Manager to Thomas Bredeweg (Iowa League of Cities): Rule of 1897 .~ Uemo anUum , omComm n, O. e o men Oi eo o :- Concept Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director: Northeast Planning District ~"~ Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director: Evaluation of~0/o~ Congestion on Riverside Drive between Iowa Avenue and Burlington Street Letter from Planning and Community Development Director to John Wilson: Property ,~ ~____ Letter from Rick Altman to Traffic Engineering: Traffic ~(~ ~ L/ Memorandum from City Attorney: Hopping v City and Bushnails- Judgement ..~ ? 5 Update: Shuttle Memorandum from Purchasing Agent and Central Services Clerk: Annual Paper Contracts and ~' Recycling Products and Programs Letter from Kelvin Lynn Cothren (Special Assistant to Corette Scott King): Response MLK Day~ Invitation Letter to Police Officer Droll from Lisa Troyer (Alpha Kappa Delta Faculty Advisor): Thank You Letters from Police Officer Myers: Thank You (3) Memorandum from Police Officer Berg to Police Capt. Widmer: September 1997 Community Relations Events Iowa City Police Department Use of Force Report - October t997 Memorandum from Dianna Fuhrman: Utility Discount Program Statistics by 1997 and Fiscal Year t998 Agenda: Johnson County Board of Supervisors November 6 Meeting Agenda: Johnson County Board of Supervisors November t0 Meeting Month - June 3~)~ November 7, 1997 Information Packet page 2 Memo from City Arty. regarding hiring of new Assistant City Arty. Memo from City Clerk regarding meeting schedule for remainder of 1997 (proposed).~Or~ Copy of letter from President Local 183/AFSCME regarding new benefits for new hires.~D~ Info me the Municipal Leadership Academy 1997-1998. Info re 1st Ave./Captain Irish Parkway (dist. by City Mgr.) ~qID Info me Iowa City Industrial Air Park Dept. of PW Facilities (dist. by City Mgr.)