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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 adopted
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.
Minutes 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 18. 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,
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p. 373, APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE ASSISTED HOUSING RISK
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (AHRMA). RES. 97-374, p. 374, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT FOR LOTS 1
AND 2 OF BLOCK 7 BRAVERMAN CENTER. RES. 97-375, p. 375,
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
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 Coun¢il'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
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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 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 (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 the 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.
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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 discussion.
Gary Sanders appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to accept the form of tax
exemption certificate pertaining to the 85,540,000 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 85,540,000 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 85,540,000
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
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
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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, 1§2 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 Courtney 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.
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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.
. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/16/97
Iowa City City Council, special meet-
ing, 3:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Novick presiding. Council Members present:
Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry.
Absent: Baker, Vanderhoef.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-356, INTENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREE-
MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE
ORDER OF ELKS OF THE U.S.A. CORP.,
LODGE NO. 590 AND TO DISPOSE OF PROP-
ERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID AGREE-
MENT, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR OCTOBER 21, 1997. Moved and sec-
onded to delete the words "runs through the
Elk Club Golf Course" from the first line. of the
second paragraph of the resolution. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. The Mayor de-
clared the resolution adopted as amended.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for October 21, 1997, on the Winter
1997/1998 Deer Management Plan. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 4:00
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description is on file
in the office of the City Clerk.
s/Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk ~-~,~
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/30/97
Iowa City City Council, special meet-
ing, 9:30 a.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 of where litigation is imminent where its
disclosure would be likely to prejudice or dis-
advantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 10:00 a.m. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City CI,erk ,~ ,
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/21/97
Iowa City City Council, regular
meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding, Council Members
present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent:
None.
The Mayor proclaimed 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
accepting; 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 and seconded 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
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.
Official Council Actions
October 21, 1997
page 2
Police Citizen Review Board - October
8.
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
Diamond Dave's Taco Company,
1604 Sycamore St. Class C Liquor
License for The Que Bar, 211 Iowa
Ave. Class C Liquor License for
Maxie's, 1920 Keokuk St. RES. 97-
357, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Class
C Liquor License for Athena
Restaurant, 320 E. Burlington St.
Class C Liquor License for Jimmy's
Brick Oven Care,. 749 Mormon Trek
Blvd.
Setting Public Hearings: RES.
97-358, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE 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,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING 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 t~10,083,761.85 for the
period of September 1 through
September 30, as recommended by
the Finance Director subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 97-360,
ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE
Official Council Actions
October 21, 1997
page 3
GROUNDWATER STORAGE
RESERVOIR PUMP SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 97-
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, ACCEPTING THE WORK
· FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
FIRST AVENUE PAVING AND STORM
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
BRADFORD TO MUSCATINE. RES.
97-363, 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.
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
a commission form of government. Jeanette
Waters, 1538 Rochester Avenue, appeared
Official Council Actions
October 21, 1997
page 4
regarding the proposal removal of three trees
for the WooIf Avenue Bridge reconstruction.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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 I and Naples Avenue, from County
CP-1, Planned Commercial, to C1-1, Intensive
Commerci.al. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
A public hearing was held on the
Comprehensive Plan, including the South
District Plan. George Starr, P&Z Chairperson,
appeared. Moved and seconded to continue
the public hearing to November 11. 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. 97-3811, 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-
Official Council Actions
October 21, 1997
page 5
5, A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
HOUSING (OPDH) FOR VILLAGE GREEN,
PART XV, 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.
97-364, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PART XV, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-365, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
VILLAGE GREEN, PART XV, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-366, 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.
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
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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. Moved and
secon~Jed to accept correspondence from
Bruce Glasgow. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-367, ESTABLISHING THE WINTER
1997/1998 IOWA CITY DEER MANAGEMENT
PLAN. Moved and seconded to defer the
resolution to November 11. The Mayor
declared the motion to defer failed. Moved
and seconded to amend the resolution by.
deleting the words "and strongly support"
from #3. The Mayor declared the motion to
amend carried. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved and seconded 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-368, DIRECTING SALE OF 85,540,000
ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-369, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-370, 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 and seconded
to accept correspondence from: Dean Spina,
representing Hubert Yeggy. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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
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Committee will be comprised of two
community representatives and two art
professionals. These appointments will be
made at the December 9 Council meeting.
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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn
10:32 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete. description of
Council Activities and disbursements is on file
in the office of the City Clerk and Finance
Department.
s/Naomi J. Novick, Mayor ~,~;~
s/IV[~ian K. Karr, City. C)lerk/ ?
Su~m~ed~ica~ti~n~0~7 '~
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
OCTOBER 16, 1997
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 3:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Novick presiding. Council Members present: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thorn-
berry. Absent: Baker, Vanderhoef. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes,
Karr, Handsaker, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 97-141, Side
2.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-356, Bk. 118,
p. 356. INTENT TO EXECUTE 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 AND TO DISPOSE OF PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID
AGREEMENT, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 21, 1997. Moved
by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to delete the words "runs through the Elk Club Golf
Course" from the first line of the second paragraph of the resolution. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker, Vanderhoef absent. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Baker, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted as amended.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for Octo-
ber 21, 1997, on the Winter 1997/1998 Deer Management Plan. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker, Vanderhoef absent.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 4:00 p.m. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker, Vanderhoef absent.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
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: Atkins,
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
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
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
Diamond Dave's Taco Company, 1604 Sycamore St. Class C Liquor License
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
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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 $10,083,761.85 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
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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 Cl-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
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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,
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seconded by Thornberry, 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. 115,
p. 367, ESTABLISHING THE WINTER 1997/1.998 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 expressed 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.
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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 Kubb¥, to adjourn 10:32 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
OCTOBER 30, 1997
Iowa. City City Council, special meeting, 9:30 a.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 97-146, Side 2.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn into executive session
to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation of where
litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage
the position of the governmental body in that. litigation. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried
and adjourned into executive session 9:35 a.m.
Council returned'to open session 9:58 a.m.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn the special meeting
10:00 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk