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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 9, 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, Holecek, Karr, Franklin, Kugler, Yucuis. Council minutes tape recorded on
Tapes 97-164, Both Sides; 97-165, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed: City High Little Hawks Boys Cross Country
Recognition Day - December 10, Coach Maresh and the Cross Country team
accepted; West High Trojans Girls Cross Country Team Recognition Day
December 11, Coach Parker and the Cross Country team accepted; Regina Regals
Boys Cross Country Team Recognition Day - December 12, Coach Brown and the
Cross Country team accepted.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Grant
Wood Elementary students: Kelsey Colbert, Shannon Triplett, and Eric Wilke.
The Mayor proclaimed: Human Rights Recognition Day - December 10, Katy
Hansen, United Nations Association accepted; Drunk and Drugged Driving
Prevention Month - December, Lights on for Life Day - December 19, Lifesavers'
Weekend - December 19-21, Lisa Stephens of MECCA accepted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of
November 11 and the regular meeting of November 18, as published, subject
to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Bd. -
September 18; Design Review Comm. ~ November 17; Historic Preservation
Comm. - October 23; Historic Preservation Comm. - November 4, November
10; Airport Comm. - October 16; Bd. of Adjustment - November 12; Bd. of
Appeals - September 15.
Revise the definition of grade as proposed by staff, noting that the
amendment applies only to artificially-raised grade used to determine
the height of the building.
P&R Comm. November 12; P&Z Comm. - November 6, November 20;
PCRB - November 19; Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - October 15; Rules
Comm. - November 20. Bd. of Appeals - 10/6/97.
Retain the wording of the local amendment to Section 904.2.8 of the
Uniform Building Code which requires fire sprinklers in residential
structures with three or more levels of residential occupancy and to
return to the wording of the national code which requires fire
sprinklers in residential structures with three or more levels of
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residential occupancy and to return to the wording of the national
code which requires fire sprinklers in residential structures containing
sixteen or more dwelling units.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington
St. Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor
License for Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License
for Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront. Class B Beer Permit
for Pizza Hut #402005, 1921 Keokuk St. RES. 97-387, Bk. 118, p. 387,
ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for December 16 on
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for stabilization
of the Montgomery-Butler house, located on the west side of N. Dubuque
Street and south of the Iowa River, directing the City Clerk to publish notice
of said hearing, and directing the Director of Planning and Community
Development to place said plans on file for public inspection.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $10,456,774.67
for the period of October 1 through October 31, 1997, as recommended by
the Finance Director subject to audit.
Resolutions, Bk. 118: RES. 97-388, p. 388, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 920
SEVENTH AVENUE SOUTH, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-389, Bk. 118, p.
389, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WYLDE GREEN ROAD SANITARY
SEWER PROJECT. RES. 97-390, p. 390, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BROOKSIDE DRIVE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT (PROJECT NO. BRM-3715(5)--8N-52). RES. 97-391, p. 391,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW
STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. RES. 97-392, p. 392, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BUNCHER CO. FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT HEINZ ROAD AND HIGHWAY 6. RES. 97-393, p.
393, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH JIM AND ANNE
MURRAY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2007 WATERFRONT DRIVE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-394, p. 394, APPROVING THE BY-LAWS OF THE
POLICE CITIZEN'S REVIEW BOARD. RES. 97-395, p. 395,
APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
AMONG THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ROCK ISLAND
DISTRICT; THE IOWA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER; AND
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; REGARDING CONSTRUCTION
METHODS FOR THE IOWA RIVER POWER DAM IMPROVEMENTS TO
TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE EFFECT OF THE CONSTRUCTION ON
THE IOWA RIVER POWER DAM. RES. 97-396, p. 396, AUTHORIZING THE
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MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A STORMWATER
DETENTION BASIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH STERLING HOUSE
CORPORATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT SCOTT BOULEVARD AND
LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD. RES. 97-397, p. 397, APPROVING, AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST, A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AMONG THE U.S.
ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT; THE IOWA STATE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER; AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA;
REGARDING THE IOWA CITY WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND
PROPERTY PURCHASED UNDER THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM AS SUBMITTED TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC
PRESERVATION PURSUANT TO 36 CFR 800.6(a).
Correspondence: Judy Pfohl, Neighborhood Council of Iowa City,
regarding open space. Kathy Kasson and Karlyn Larson regarding the
downtown tree. Bob Kemp regarding fountain sign. Brian Forrest, KRUI,
regarding invitation for Face-Off. Allison McNeese regarding Hickory Hill Park.
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: (a) Lane Designation at Intersection of
Iowa Avenue and Madison Street. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified
lists of applicants for the following position(s):(a) Maintenance Worker I
Towing; (b) Maintenance Worker I - Transit; (¢) Parking Cashier.
Use of City Plaza, approved: Deirdre Castle, Holiday Kick-Off
November 23 - December 31.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set.
Alberto Abreu, Council on the Status of Latino, 826 Rider St., thanked
Council for their letter to TCI urging them to seek other alternatives to the partial
removal of Univision, thanked staff for their assistance and urged Council to hold
TCI accountable. Asst. City Mgr. Helling present for discussion. John-Paul
(Chaisson), Commissioner of Latino Affairs/Department of Human Rights,
introduced himself, encouraged Council to contact him with questions, and re-
emphasized the importance of Univision to the area.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the annexation of a 2.59
acre tract located at 31 51 Highway 6 East (Moose). No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to continue to December 1 6, a public
hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the zoning
designation for a five acre tract located at 3151 Highway 6 East from County Rural
(A1) (2.59 acres) and Rural Residential (RR-1) (2.41 acres) to RM-20, Medium
Density Multi-Family Residential (Moose). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article B, "Zoning Definitions," Section 2,
by changing the definition of Transient Housing to increase the number of days
persons are able to stay as temporary residents. No one appeared.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting the Comprehensive Plan,
including the South District Plan. The Mayor noted proposed Council amendments
as presented in PCD Director Franklin's memo of December 9. Moved by Kubby,
seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Harry Wolf, Southgate
Development. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-398, Bk. 118,
p. 398, ADOPTING THE 1997 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN INCLUDING THE SOUTH
DISTRICT PLAN, as amended. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Council noted the staff and committee efforts involved in the Plan. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the 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 (Miller), be given second
vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the rule requiring ordinances
to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 97-3812, Bk. 40, p. 50,
AMENDING THE APPROVED PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR LOT 53 OF WALDEN HILLS, LOCATED IN THE OSA-8, SENSITIVE
AREAS OVERLAY ZONE, AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ROHRET ROAD AND
SHANNON DRIVE, TO ALLOW A 120-UNIT HOUSING FACILITY. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Lehman,
seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Bob Burns, General
Partner Iowa City IHA Senior Housing Limited Partnership. 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. 97-3813, Bk. 40, p. 51,
AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 0.87 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON
THE EAST SIDE OF WESTSIDE DRIVE, SOUTH OF EARL ROAD, FROM RM-12,
LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, AND C1-1, INTENSIVE
COMMERCIAL, TO CO-1, COMMERCIAL OFFICE, be voted on for final passage at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by
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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 Lehman, to accept
correspondence from John Moreland, Smith-Moreland Construction. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-399, Bk.
118, p. 399, APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF HIGHLANDER
DEVELOPMENT, SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 97-400, Bk. 118,
p. 400, APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF M & W ADDITION, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. The following individuals appeared: Cecile Kuenzli; Historic
Preservation Commission Chairman John Shaw, presented a statement from the
Commission urging RS-5 zoning for future development in the area; Ruedi Kuenzli,
Historic Preservation Commission Member for Summit St.; and Margaret Felling,
Co-chair of Longfellow Neighborhood Assn. PCD Director Franklin and Acting City
Atty. Holecek 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 Lehman, 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. 97-3814, Bk. 40, p. 52,
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, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman,
Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance be finally adopted
at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending Title 3,
"City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges,
Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to increase wastewater service
charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given second vote for consideration.
Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby,
seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from Bruce Glasgow. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 3,
"City Finances, Taxation, and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges,
Bonds, Fines, and Penalties" of the City Code, to increase water service charges
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and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation and fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges, Bonds, Fines and penalties" of the City Code, to add a delinquency charge
of five percent to solid waste, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry. Nays: Kubby. Absent:
None.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities,"
Article A, entitled "General Provisions," Subsection 6, entitled "Billing and
Collection Procedures; Delinquent Accounts" of the City Code to authorize a
delinquency charge when the account is considered delinquent, be given second
vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 97-3815, Bk.
40, p. 53, AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS"; CHAPTER 7,
ENTITLED "WEAPONS", TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF BOWS, ARROWS AND
CROSSBOWS WITHIN CITY LIMITS. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted,
6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Baker. Absent: Nay. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-401, Bk. 118,
p. 401, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR FY97 PARATRANSIT SERVICE BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY (to December 31, 1997).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 97-402, Bk.
118, p. 402, RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES. 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. 97-403, Bk. 118,
p. 403, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE SOUTH
CLINTON STREE'I- STREETSCAPE AND FACADE OF OLD CAPITOL MALL, PHASE
II. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Human Rights Comm. - one vacancy
to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2000. This appointment will be made at
the January 13 Council meeting.
The Mayor noted the previously announced 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.
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Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to appoint: Kevin Hanick (2 year),
1830 Friendship St. and Deborah Galbraith (1 Year), 1342 Oxford Place, as
community representatives and Nancy Purington (3 year), 1706 Prairie du Chien
Rd., and Lesley Wright (2 year), 402 Myrtle Ave., as art professionals on the Public
Art Advisory Comm. all beginning January 1, 1998; appoint Tara Cronbaugh, 2314
Abbey Lane, to the Design Review Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending July 1,
1999, for a Business or Property Owner from the Central Business District or Near
Southside Neighborhood. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman to defer to December 16 an
appointment to the Bd. of Adjustment, to fill a five-year term ending January 1,
2003. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Norton stated he had a number of items to discuss with the
City Manager including the Dodge Street Bridge and would meet with him privately.
Council Member Lehman noted the lights in the alleys and stated it was an
improvement; acknowledged the success of the free shuttle bus; and stated all
Coralville and Iowa City buses would be free on Saturdays during December.
Council Member Vanderhoef requested information on CAMBUS ridership on the
North Side. Staff will follow-up.
Council Member Vanderhoef reported on a workshop she attended on the
public art program in Philadelphia while attending a recent National League of Cities
meeting.
Council Member Baker stated that due to scheduling conflicts he would be
unable to attend the Council meeting of December 15 and 16 and therefore this
would be his last meeting. Baker thanked staff, community leaders, and family for
their support. Mayor Novick thanked Council Member Baker for his work.
Acting City Atty. Holecek updated Council on City Atty. Dilkes and her new
son, Joey.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 9:15 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Naorbi J. ~i'ovic~, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/11/97
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.
Moved and seconded 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
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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,
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: RES. 97-372,
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,
APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDED
AND RESTATED
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
FOR THE ASSISTED HOUSING RISK
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
(AHRMA). RES. 97-374, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT FOR LOTS 1
AND 2 OF BLOCK 7 BRAVERMAN
CENTER. RES. 97-375, 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, 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
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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 Mart (United Nations
Association distribute literature) -
November 7.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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,
32_8 S. Governor, questioned the status of
construction of the Captain Irish Parkway as a
result of the delay of First Avenue. 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.
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November 11, 1997
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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 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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 CI-
1, Intensive Commercial, to C0-1,
Commercial Office. 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. Moved
and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to defer to
December 9, a resolution adopting the
Comprehensive Plan, including the South
District Plan. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-377, 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.
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November 11, 1997
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Moved and seconded 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.
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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-378, 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.
A public hearing was held on four
ordinances proposing fee and language
changes for water and wastewater. Gary
Sanders appeared.
Moved and seconded to accept the
form of tax exemption certificate pertaining to
the $5,540,000 General Obligation Bonds.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to accept the
form of continuing disclosure certificate
pertaining to the $5,540,000 General
Obligation Bonds. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-379, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR
THE ISSUANCE OF $5,540,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS AND LEVYING A TAX
TO PAY SAID BONDS.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded to
amend the ordinance by replacing the words
"at a stationary target" and replacing them
with "at an inanimate target". The Mayor
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November 11, 1997
page 6
declared the motion to amend carried. The
Mayor declared the motion carried on first
consideration of the ordinance.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-380, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
EXTENSION AGREEMENT FOR FY97
PARATRANSlT SERVICE BETWEEN THE CITY
AND JOHNSON COUNTY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-381, 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
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE RIVER
STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
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. These appointments will be made at
the December 9 Council meeting.
Moved and seconded to appoint the
following individuals:
Bd. of Appeals re-appoint
John Roffman, 1314 Burry Dr. and
Gary Haman, 2703 Brookside Dr. to
five-year terms ending December 31,
2002.
Bd. of Library Trustees
appoint Linda Dellsperger, 227
Magowan Ave., to fill an unexpired
term ending July 1, 2003.
Human Rights Comm. re-
appoint Diane Martin, 152 N.
Westminister, and Joan Jehle, 1167
E. Jefferson, and appoint Arthur
Vincent, 17 S. Governor #9, to fill
three-year terms ending January 1,
2001.
P&R Comm. - re-appoint Bruce
Maurer, 805 Willow St:, and Barbara
Endel, 1404 Buresh Ave., to fill four-
year terms ending January 1, 2002.
Riverfront & Natural Areas
Comm. - re-appoint Courthey Daniels,
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page 7
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,
2_000.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:15
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
Submitte~ for publication'- 11/19/97
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 - 11/18/97
Iowa City City Council, regular
meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members
present: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding
Student Citizenship Awards to Roosevelt
Elementary: Emma Meurice. Emma's friends
(Rachel Yucuis, Emily Molof, Jarod Johnson
and Supervising Teacher Mrs. Kathy Jepson)
from Roosevelt Elementary accepted. Emma
was hit by a car and killed on June 28.
The Mayor proclaimed World AIDS
Day December 1, Linda Yanney, Free
Medical Clinic, and Chuck Dufano, Johnson
County Public Health Dept. accepted;
December 1-7, Steve Yardley, Beth Hill, Pam
Emerson, rep. Make A Wish Foundation
accepted.
Moved and seconded that the
following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as presented:
Minutes of Boards &
Commissions: Design Review Comm. -
October 20. Riverfront & Natural
Areas Comm. - September 17. P&R
Comm.- October 9. PCRB - October
22, November 6.
Adopt by-laws and forward to
City Council for approval.
Forward copy of PCRB Report
on Complaint 97-1 to City
Council, Complainant, Police
Officer, Chief of Police and
City Manager.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor
License for Pagliai's Pizza Palace, 302
E. Bloomington St. Class C liquor
License for Ground Round, 830 S.
Riverside Dr. Special Class C Liquor
License for India Cafe, 227 E.
Washington St. Outdoor Service Area
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November 18, 1997
page 2
for Jimmy's Brick Oven Cafe, 749
Mormon Trek Blvd.
Motions: Approving abstract
of Election for City Council election of
November 4, 1997.
Resolutions: RES. 97-382,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL
REHABILITATION LOAN OF THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 509 SOUTH
LINN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 97-383 AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF
A RENTAL REHABILITATION LOAN
OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 412
NORTH DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: JCCOG
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding:
(a) Modification of Bus Loading Zones
for the Downtown Transit Shuttle.
Use of City Streets and Public
Grounds, approved: Steven Breese
(Jingle Bell Fun Run and Walk) -
December 6.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Rene Paine, Public Access Television
Director, updated Council on programs and
invited citizens to the annual Board meeting
on November 20. Robert Kemp, 1122 Estron
St., appeared and urged Council to preserve
some interactive downtown fountain. Diana
Henry, Weber Elementary School, noted
Geography Awareness Week and outlined
displays and activities planned.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for December 9 on a resolution
approving the annexation of a 2.59 acre tract
located at 4575 Hi9hway 6 SE. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for December 9 on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter by changing
the zoning designation for a five acre tract
located at 4575 Highway 6 SE from County
Rural (A1) (2.59 acres) and Rural Residential
(RR-1) (2.41 acres) to RM-20, Medium
Density Multi-Family Residential The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for December 9 on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter by amending
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page 3
Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article B,
"Zoning Definitions," Section 2, by changing
the definition of Transient Housing to increase
the number of days persons are able to stay
as temporary residents. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to continue a
public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan,
including the South District Plan. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-384, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF
APPROXIMATELY 3.37 ACRES LOCATED
SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF
IOWA HIGHWAY I AND NAPLES AVENUE.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by
changing the use regulations of a 3.37 acre
tract, located southeast of the intersection of
Iowa Highway 1 and Naples Avenue. No one
appeared.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by
changing the use regulations of a 3.37 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, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending the approved Sensitive
Areas Development Plan for Walden Hills to
allow the development of 120 dwelling 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, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
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 CI-
1, Intensive Commercial, to CO-1,
Commercial Office, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held on the
ordinance amending Title 2 of the City Code,
the Human Rights Ordinance of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa to allow for administrative
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page 4
closures of human rights complaints that do
not warrant further investigation. Art
Vincent, PC Box 984, appeared.
Moved and seconded that the
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, be given
first vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances,
Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of
Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and
Penalties" of the City Code, to increase
wastewater service charges and fees in Iowa
City, Iowa, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances,
Taxation, and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of
Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, and
Penalties" of the City Code, to increase water
service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa,
be given first vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances,
Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of
Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and
Penalties" of the City Code, to add a
delinquency charges of five percent to solid
waste, be given first vote for consideration.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 14, entitled "Unified
Development Code," Chapter 3, entitled "City
Utilities," Article A, entitled "General
Provisions," Subsection 6, entitled "Billing
and Collection Procedures; Delinquent
Accounts" of the City Code to authorize a
delinquency charge when the account is
considered delinquent, be given first
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded 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 second
vote for consideration. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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November 18, 1997
page 5
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-385, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE CABLE TV DIVISION BY
INCREASING THE HOURS OF THE CABLE TV
ADMINISTRATOR.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
97-386, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
LEASE OF THE UNION BUS DEPOT
PROPERTY, 404 EAST COLLEGE STREET,
PURSUANT TO WHICH LEASE GREYHOUND
LINES, INC. WILL LEASE SAID PROPERTY
FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS.
The Mayor noted 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 noted 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. Bd. of Adjustment - one vacancy to fill
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. These appointments will be
made at the December 9 Council meeting.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to
executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in
litigation or where litigation is imminent
where its disclosure would be likely to
prejudice or disadvantage the position of the
governmental body in that litigation. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Council returned to open session 9:10
p.m.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:15
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
s/Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitt~e ' for publication - 11/26/97
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
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
Corem. 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 Telecomre.
Comm. - September 22. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - October 15.
Human Rights Corem. - 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 I 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 Council's agenda in the next few weeks.
Bennett Brown, 802 E. Washington, congratulated individuals involved in the last
City election and outlined possible directions the community may go as a result of
the delay in extending First Avenue.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the approved Sensitive
Areas Development Plan for Walden Hills to allow the development of 120 dwelling
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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 $5,540,000 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 $5,540,000 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 $5,540,000
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 Corem. - 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, 1995. The
Committee will be comprised of two community representatives and two art
professionals. These appointments will be made at the December 9 Council
meeting.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to appoint the following
individuals:
Bd. of Appeals - re-appoint John Roffman, 1314 Burry Dr. and Gary
Haman, 2703 Brookside Dr. to five-year terms ending December 31, 2002.
Bd. of Library Trustees - appoint Linda Dellsperger, 227 Magowan
Ave., to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 2003.
Human Rights Comm. - re-appoint Diane Martin, 152 N. Westminister,
and Joan Jehle, 1167 E. Jefferson, and appoint Arthur Vincent, 17 S.
Governor #9, to fill three-year terms ending January 1, 2001.
P&R Comm. - re-appoint Bruce Maurer, 805 Willow St:, and Barbara
Endel, 1404 Buresh Ave;, to fill four-year terms ending January 1, 2002.
Riverfront & Natural Areas Cornre. - 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 Arty. Dilkes reported on the hiring of Andrew Matthews as the new
Asst. City Attorney starting on November 17.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 9:15 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Naomi J. Novick
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 18, 1997
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker. Staffmembers present: Arkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Shank, Yucuis. Council minutes tape recorded on
Tapes 97-154, Side 2 and 97-158, Both Sides.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to
Roosevelt Elementary: Emma Meurice. Emma's friends (Rachel Yucuis, Emily Molof,
Jarod Johnson and Supervising Teacher Mrs. Kathy Jepson) from Roosevelt
Elementary accepted. Emma was hit by a car and killed on June 28, 1997.
The Mayor proclaimed World AIDS Day - December 1, Linda Yanney, Free
Medical Clinic, and Chuck Dufano, Johnson County Public Health Dept. accepted;
Make-a-Wish Week - December 1-7, Steve Yardley, Beth Hill, Pam Emerson, rep.
Make A Wish Foundation accepted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as presented:
Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Design Review Comm. - October
20. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - September 17. P&R Comm. -
October 9. PCRB - October 22, November 6.
Adopt by-laws and forward to City Council for approval.
Forward copy of PCRB Report on Complaint 97-1 to City Council,
Complainant, Police Officer, Chief of Police and City Manager.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Pagliai's Pizza Palace, 302
E. Bloomington St. Class C liquor License for Ground Round, 830 S.
Riverside Dr. Special Class C Liquor License for India Cafe, 227 E.
Washington St. Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy's Brick Oven Cafe, 749
Mormon Trek Blvd.
Motions: Approving abstract of Election for City Council election of
November 4, 1997.
Resolutions, Bk. 118: RES. 97-382, p. 382, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
RENTAL REHABILITATION LOAN OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 509
SOUTH LINN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 97-383, p. 383,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A RENTAL REHABILITATION LOAN OF THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 412 NORTH DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding: (a)
Modification of Bus Loading Zones for the Downtown Transit Shuttle.
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Use of City Streets and Public Grounds, approved: Steven Breese
(Jingle Bell Fun Run and Walk) - December 6.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Rene Paine, Public Access Television Director, updated Council on programs
and invited citizens to the annual Board meeting on November 20. Robert Kemp,
1122 Estron St., appeared and urged Council to preserve some interactive
downtown fountain. Diana Henry, Weber Elementary School, noted Geography
Awareness Week and outlined displays and activities planned.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for
December 9 on a resolution approving the annexation of a 2.59 acre tract located
at 4575 Highway 6 SE. (Moose Lodge). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for
December 9 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the zoning
designation for a five acre tract located at 4575 Highway 6 SE from County Rural
(A1) (2.59 acres) and Rural Residential (RR-1) (2.41 acres) to RM-20, Medium
Density Multi-Family Residential (Moose Lodge). The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for
December 9 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by amending Title 14,
Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article B, "Zoning Definitions," Section 2, by changing the
definition of Transient Housing to increase the number of days persons are able to
stay as temporary residents. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Baker absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman to continue a public hearing on the
Comprehensive Plan, including the South District Plan. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-384, Bk. 118, p.
384, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 3.37 ACRES
LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF IOWA HIGHWAY 1 AND
NAPLES AVENUE (Miller). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
by changing the use regulations of a 3.37 acre tract, located southeast of the
intersection of Iowa Highway 1 and Naples Avenue (Miller). No one appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending the
Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of a 3.37 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 (Miller), be given first
vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending the
approved Sensitive Areas Development Plan for Walden Hills to allow the
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development of 120 dwelling 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, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the 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), be given first vote for consideration.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on the 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. Art Vincent, PO Box 984, appeared. Human-Rights Coordinator
Shank present for discussion.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the 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, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to increase wastewater
service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote for consideration.
Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending
Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation, and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges, Bonds, Fines, and Penalties" of the City Code, to increase water service
charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote for consideration. Finance
Director Yucuis present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending
Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to add a delinquency
charges of five percent to solid waste, be given first vote for consideration. Finance
Director Yucuis present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes; Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef,
Lehman, Norton. Nays: Kubby. Absent: Baker.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities,"
Article A, entitled "General Provisions," Subsection 6, entitled "Billing and
Collection Procedures; Delinquent Accounts" of the City Code to authorize a
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delinquency charge when the account is considered delinquent, be given first
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, 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 second vote for
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 97-385, Bk. 118,
p. 385, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE CABLE TV DIVISION BY
INCREASING THE HOURS OF THE CABLE TV ADMINISTRATOR (from .60 FTE to
.75 FTE). Individual Council Members expressed their views. Asst. City Mgr. Helling
present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick,
Vanderhoef. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: Baker.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 97-386, Bk. 118, p.
386, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
LEASE OF THE UNION BUS DEPOT PROPERTY, 404 EAST COLLEGE STREET,
PURSUANT TO WHICH LEASE GREYHOUND LINES, INC. WILL LEASE SAID
PROPERTY FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Asst. City Arty. Holecek present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted 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 noted 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. Bd. of Adjustment - one
vacancy to fill 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. These
appointments will be made at the December 9 Council meeting.
Council Member Thornberry noted the upcoming births of Council Member
Lehman's third grandchild and City Atty. Dilkes second child.
Council Member Lehman noted the first report on a citizens complaint from
the Police Citizens Review Board (PCRB) and stated he was pleased with the report.
Lehman encouraged citizens to let Council Members know their feeling on the
downtown fountain.
Council Member Kubby noted the PCRB report and questioned whether
Council direction was needed for further public discussion on the policies stated.
City Clerk Karr stated the Board would be receiving citizen input and currently was
reviewing meeting schedule and pending issues prior to a Police presentation.
Kubb¥ thanked City employees Joyce Carroll and Barb Coffey for their efforts in
coordinating the City employee yard raking for senior citizens. Kubby reminded
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citizens of upcoming events scheduled for November 20: PATV annual meeting,
New Pioneer Cooperative annual meeting; and WRAC social change training dealing
with working with the media. Kubby reported on a presentation on Big Brothers/Big
Sisters and noted the upcoming Bowl for Kids Sake on February 28. Kubby noted
the recent newspaper article concerning a Christmas Tree being placed in the Ped
Mall fountain and requested Council be informed of any future changes in policy.
Kubby thanked "Emma's and Molly's morns" for helping fill muddy areas of Hickory
Hill Park with wood chips.
In response to Council Member Norton, Mayor Novick reported that on
Friday, November 14 the new City free shuttle bus reported 645 passengers.
Norton questioned the status of plantings on Rohret Road and Melrose. The City
Mgr. stated Rohret Road had been planted and that the City was discussing the
matter with the contractor on Melrose.
Mayor Novick invited everyone to attend the Human Rights video
"Transgender: The Law and Employers" on December 2 in Room A of the Public
Library.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn to executive session
to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where
litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or
disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Baker absent and adjourned into
executive session 8:40 p.m.
Council returned to open session 9:10 p.m.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 9:15 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk