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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-11-11 Council minutesSubject to change a.s 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 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, 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 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 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 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. 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 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 Council Activities November 11, 1997 page § 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. 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. . Karr, City Clerk Nabmi J.~!ovi~ck Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at 356-5043. The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings and claims is ~ . Cumula- tive cost for this calendar year for said publi- cation is $ 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 ~-~,~ Subml~tted for publication 10/23/97 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at 356-5043. The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings and claims is ~ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is ~ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 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 ,~ , Submitted for publicati.:Jn- 1 /3/~~/97 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is ~ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ 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 Official Council Actions October 21, 1997 page 6 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 Official Council Actions October 21, 1997 page 7 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 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 $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 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 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 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 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. 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 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