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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-01-16 Minutes numberedSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 16, 1996 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin, Winstead, Yucuis, Milkman, Fosse, Moreno, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on tapes 96-2, Side 2; 96-10, Both Sides. Peg Fraser presented to the City Council the Parsons Technology Iowa City Hospice Road Races Award. The Mayor presented the following proclamations: Black History Month - February 1996; Blood Donor Month - January 1996, Mike Paul accepted; Community Fitness Awareness Week - January 14-20, 1996, Peg Fraser accepted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete from the consent calendar and defer to January 30, 1996 item 4f(3) a resolution accepting the work for the sanitary sewer and water main public improvements for lot 152 and lots 168- 179 inclusive of Court Hill-Scott Boulevard Addi{ion, Part IX; and item 4f(4) a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the release of a watermain easement and a portion of a private street, utility and access easement located in Court Hill-Scott Boulevard Addition Part IX, and to approve and execute a substituted private street, utility, and access easement agreement for the same property: Approval of Official Council actions of the regular meeting of December 19, 1995, and of the special meeting of January 4, 1996, as published, subject to correc- tions, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: 6d. of Adjustment meeting of October 11, 1995. P&R Comm. meeting of December 13, 1995. Airport Comm. meeting of November 9, 1995. Historic Preservation Comm. meeting of December 12, 1995. P&Z Comm. meeting of January 4, 1996. Design Review Comm. meeting of December 18, 1995. (a) Recommendation of the Design Review Comm. that the design exterior alterations to Space//100, Old Capitol Mall, 201 S. Clinton Street, as presented at the meeting, be approved subject to: (1) The Talbots fascia signs being made smaller, at the architect's discretion, and the facia signs being lowered such that the distance from the top of the awning to the bottom of the sign is no greater than the height of the sign; and (2) The future approval of the location of the Osco sign and the Theatre sign. Housing and Community Development Comm. meeting of December 14, 1995, Janu- ary 4, 1996. (a) Recommendations of the HCDC for the reallocation of $150,000 in FY95 HOME funds, $20,000 in FY96 HOME funds, and $41,000 in FY95 CDBG funds to the following projects: SRO Housing for Working Persons Living Alone: Acquisition of a property for SRO Housing - 9127,000, Supportive Services - 92,000. Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship: Acquisition of two units for affordable rental housing - 940,000. Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship: Operational Funding - $35,000. Hawkeye Area Community Action Program: Operational Funding - 910,O00. Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for One-Eyed Jake's, 18- 20 S. Clinton St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Aoeshe Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for the Union, 121 E. College St. Approving a fi7 10o I0 I0 , III //3 , ,//,¥. ,_ 115 / //%z Council Activities January 16, 1996 Page 2 Class "E" Beer Permit for QuikTrip #552, 25 W. Burlington St. Refund an unused portion of a Class "C" Beer Permit for Harris Discount, 71 Commercial Dr. Refund an unused portion of a Class "B" Beer Permit for Iowa City Tennis and Fitness Center, Inc., 2400 N. Dodge St. Approving a Special Class "C" Liquor License for Iowa City Tennis & Fitness Center, 2400 N. Dodge St. RES. 96-1, Bk. 115, p. 1, REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 96-2, Bk. 115, p. 2, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 96-3, Bk. 115, p. 3, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for February 6, 1995 at 6:30 ON THE PROPOSED RATE CHANGE AND REDUCTION IN HOURS OF SERVICE FOR IOWA CITY TRANSIT. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,059,845.83 for the period of December 1 through December 31, 1995, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Resolutions, Bko 115: RES. 96-4, p. 4, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 326 NORTH JOHNSON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-5, p. 5, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR ROCHESTER HILLS. RES. 96-6, p. 6, AUTHORIZING EXECU- TION OF THE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR LOT 82, WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, PART TWO. Correspondence: Jean A. Lakin expressing appreciation for the completion of the Fairview Avenue/High Street Sanitary Sewer Project. Gregory Kovaciny regarding the amendment to the parking ordinance regarding bicycle parking for new construc- tion. Todd J. Janus regarding the proposed Abbey Lane sewer extension. Jim Glasgow regarding condemnation of property for water p~ant. Floyd and Jean Blakely regarding ideas for direction of the City Council. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Fire Captain, Fire Lieutenant, Battalion Chief, Custodian. Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking prohibition on Hickory Court at its intersection with Sandusky Drive. Sue Pearson regarding Abbey Lane Trunk Sewer Project. Center Space Steering Comm. regarding update and recommendation of urban renewal land · Parcel 64-1A. Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: March of Dimes to have th~ Walk America on May 5, 1996, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present and noted the public hearing regarding proposed changes in transit will be held February 6, 1996. Derek Mauer, 328 S. Governor and PATV chair, updated Councd on activities; clarified / ~/~' a fifty cent charge that Counci~ may consider for local programming; encouraged PATV / incorporation into the contract for public access services; and noted applications were being accepted for staff series. Andrea Rauer, 100 Cardiff Circle, appeared concerning the procedure for mailing payment of city water bills to an address in Cedar Rapids. The City Mgr. stated that the lock box method of payment was not available through any local bank and saved the City approximately one half of a full time position. Laura Routh, 1521 Prairie /J~,~ du Chien, commended Council for passage of the sensitive area ordinance and presented photographs of trees cut down at the intersection of St. Anne's Drive and Buresh. Caroline Dieterie, 727 Walnut St., appeared regarding the destruction of trees at the same location. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations for a .5 acre property located at 840 Cross Park Avenue from CO-1, Commercial Office, to CC-2, Community Commercial (Sundblad). Applicant Mary Sundblad, 4047 West Overlook Rd. NE and Lyone Fein, 605 E. Burlington St. appeared. PCD Director Council Activities January 16, 1996 Page 3 Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to accept correspondence from: Tom and Mary Sundblad. 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 changing the use regulations of an approximate .3 acre property located at 1500 Sycamore Street from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to CO-1, Office Commercial (4C's). The following individuals appeared: Atty. Karen Harris, representing Church of Iowa City; Sandy Kuhlmann, Director of 4C's; Dr. Barbara Endel, President of the Board of Directors of 4C's. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to accept correspondence from Don MoChristy, Paul VanDorpe, Sandy Kuhlmann, Pat Geisel. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to continue the public hearing to January 30, 1996. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14-, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article D, entitled "Residential Zones," Section 5, entitled "Neighborhood Conservation Residential Zone (RNC-12)," to clarify the number of roomers permitted in duplex units in the RNC-12 zone. Nancy Cadson, 1002 E. Jefferson St. and Joni Kinsey, 423 Church St. appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from: Nancy Carlson & area neighbors. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," to allow recycling processing facilities in the I-1, General Industrial, zone and related amendments, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article N, entitled "Off-Street Parking and Loading," to reference the Parking Facility Impact Fee Ordinance in the off-street parking regulations section of the Zoning Chapter, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayo,' declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article S, entitled "Performance Standards," Section lOB, concerning the location of aboveground storage tanks, 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 Kubby, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to clarify the definition of time and temperature signs, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, ']'hornberry, Vanderhoef, Kubby, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Baker. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-7, Bk. 115, p. 7, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF W.B. DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to submit a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending denial of a request to rezone 38.22 acres from County A-l, Rural, to County RS, Suburban Residential, for property located in Fringe Area 4 on the west side of Prairie du Chien Road approximately ~4-mile north of its intersection with Newport Road NE (Jim Anderson). PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. After discussion Council directed staff to contact the County regarding the status of the Fringe Area Agreement and suggested scheduling the matter for informal discussion on January 29. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Council Activities January 16, 1996 Page 4 A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the Highlander area sanitary sewer, lift station, and force main project. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. No one appeared. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 96-8, Bk. 115, p. 8, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHLANDER AREA SANITARY SEWER, LIFT STATION, AND FORCE MAIN PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS at 10:30 a.m. February 6, 1996. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Counci~ took a brief recess 9:05 p.m. Reconvened 9:10 p.m. /~ A public hearing was held on the proposed rate increase for water and wastewater fees. Ed Barker, 6 Lime Kiln Lane NE, appeared. Finance Director Yucuis and Public Works Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to accept correspondence from Ed Barker. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, 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 wastewater service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, (by 15%) be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Baker, 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 water service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa (by 30%) be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Vanderhoef, Baker. Nays: Thornberry. A public hearing was held on the proposition of the issuance of $6,200,000 General /~'_ Obligation Bonds of Iowa City, Iowa. No one appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 96-9, Bk. 115, p. 9, INSTITUT- 1'7 (~_ ING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $6,200,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on the issuance of $28,000,000 General Obligation Bonds /7/ _ of Iowa City, Iowa. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 96-10, Bk. 115, p. 10, /~7 INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO ¥AKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $28,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the rule requiring ordinances to 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. 96-3707, Bk. 39, p. 1, AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES," BY REVISING LANDFILL USE FEES, 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 Kubby, 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. Steve Smith appeared. Council Activities January 16, 1996 Page 5 Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3 entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code by amending procedures for discontinuance of service and clarifying meter access requirements, be given first vote for consideration. Public Works Director Schmadeke, Water Division Supt. Moreno, and Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending the Motor Vehicles and Traffic Chapter to Clarify that Bicycles may be locked to parking meters which are equipped with bicycle racks, 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, to adopt RES. 96-11, Bk. 115, p. 11, REPEALING RESOLUTION 94-21 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND APPROVING A NEW RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF FORMAL COUNCIL MEETINGS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 96-12, Bk. 115, p. 12, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt a resolution approving and authorizing execution of an agreement with J. Ed and Mary E. Foraker for temporary use of public right- of-way for portions of Burlington and Dubuque Streets. After discussion, moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer the resolution to January 30, 1996. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-13, @k. 115, p. 13, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCT[ON OF THE GROUNDWATER STORAGE RESERVOIR PUMP SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Wendlet Engineering and Construction for $624,750.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-14, Bk. 115, p. 14, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND AFSCME CLASSIFICATION PLANS BY ADDING ONE FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION AND TWO FULL. TIME AFSCME POSITIONS (two full-time Special Project Inspectors and one full-time Special Project Manager). 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. 96-15, Bk. 115, p. 115, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA FOR THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF THE IOWA RIVER POWER DAM. 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. 96-16, Bk. 115, p. 16,_ AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO ENTER INTO A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WtTH THEIOWA DEPARTMENT OFTRANSPORTATION FORTRANSIT CAPITAL FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION UNDER 49 U.S.C. SECTION 5309. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities January 16, 1996 Page 6 Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 96-17, Bk. 115, p. 17, !~'~ AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING $127,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) FUNDING FOR A PROJECT TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR WORKING PERSONS LIVING ALONE (SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY HOUSING). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 96-18, Bk. 115, p. 18, /~/_ AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING $40,000 IN FY95 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) FUNDING FOR THE GREATER IOWA CITY HOUSING FELLOWSHIP TO ACQUIRE TWO UNITS FOR AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Lehman, to adopt a resolution approving $25,000 in / FY95 and $1 O,000 in FY96 Home Investment Partnerstrips funding for the Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship and $10,000 in FY96 Home funding for the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP). Kubby stated she would be abstaining as she is a member of the HACAP Board. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Community Development Coordinator Milkman present for discussion. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to amend the resolution by allocating $30,000 ($25,000 and $5,000) to the Housing Fellowship and $10,000 to HACAP. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried, 4/2/1, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Novick, Thornberry, Lehman, Vanderhoef. Nays: Baker, Norton. Abstaining: Kubby. The Mayor declared RES. 96-19, Bk. 115, p. 19, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING $25,000 IN FY95 AND $5,000 IN FY96 HOME INVEST- MENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) FUNDING FOR THE GREATER IOWA CITY HOUSING FELLOWSHIP AND $10,000 IN FY96 HOME FUNDING FOR THE HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM FOR OPERATIONAL EXPENSES adopted, 5/1 I1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Baker. Abstain: Kubby. Absent: None. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Civil Service Comm. - One vacancy for a six- ! year term ending Apri~ 1, 2002; P&Z Comm. - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending ! May 1,2001; Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending__] December 1, 1998. These appointments will be made at the February 27, 1996, meeting of the City Council. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Comm. - One vacancy~__ for a six-year term ending March 1, 2002; Historic Preservation Comm. - Two vacancies - one / at-large and one a Brown Street District representative - for three-year term ending March 29, 1999; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - two vacancies for three-year terms ending March 13, ~ 1999; Human Rights Comm. - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending January 1, 1997. , These appointments will be made at the January 30, 1996, meeting of the City Council. The Mayor noted the vacancy on the Historic Preservation Comm. for a representative / of the Moffitt Cottage Historic District for a three-year term ending March 29, 1999 will be re-advertised. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to appoint Ken Fearing, 605 Manor /q Dr., to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 1999; and accept the recommendation of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors that ]~,~ Nancy English be reappointed to the Riverfront and Natural Areas Comm. as a representative of the County for a three-year term ending January 1, 1999. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Kubby reminded citizens of the River City Housing Cooperative open~_~ house at 200 S. Summit on January 17; the University town meeting scheduled January 21 / to discuss alcohol abuse and responsible behavior; and the Annual Big Brothers/Big Sisters i/ Bowl for Kids Sake on February 24. Council Activities January 16, 1996 Page 7 Mayor Novick alerted citizens to the Melrose Avenue Reconstruction Project meeting on January 1 7; the Chamber of Commerce "Walk of the Stars" business fair on January 19- 21; League of Women Voters public meeting on Johnson County government on January 24; and the League of Women Voters local legislators forum on January 27. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 11:25 p.m, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present, Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk City of iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: January 5, 1996 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Infomation Packet {Sent to Council Only) Copy of letter from Mayor Novick to Bob Elliott regarding ad hoc committee ~)~ on economic development. tettmr frem Jin~t~l~?~ iA~ Copy of letter'.~° Kathy Gourley of the State Historical Society of Iowa_c~O~ v~the City Manager's ~ dated December 29, 1995. Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Bike Parking in the Central Business District b. Correspondence from Bob Smith Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Community Development regarding.j~r7 development on Coastal Mart Site. Memorandum from the Economic Development Coordinator regarding "Opening A JOg Business in Iowa City" booklet. Copy of letter from the Finance Director to the Convention and Visitors' Bureau regarding hotel/motel tax monies. Agenda and minutes of meeting of the Council on Disability Rights and Education. Building permit information for December 1995. Letter from TCI of Eastern Iowa regarding visit by the C-SPAN School Bus. Agendas for the January 2 and January 4, 1996, meetings of the Johnson County Board o~ Supervisors. Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding Council Work Session of December 18, 1995. Agenda for the 1/9/96 Informal meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Memo fro~ City Clerk re%arding revised schedule for first three months of 1996.~ Memo from City Mgr. regardin~ ~iscellaneous Budget things to think about - FY97-99. ' Memo from City .~lgr. regardin% su,?~ary of ma~or Council activity for 1995. Information distributed by Finance Director regard~n~ the Budget, Copy of article "Ann Innovative Approach Saves Hamilton's Bus Company'"' Copy of Citizens' Summary 1997-99 Proposed Financial Plan. Information regarding Transit, Parking, and Water fe6s distributed at ~x ~ 1/9 Budget worksession. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: January 12, 1996 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager RE: Material in Information Packet Memoranda from Mayor Movick: a. Fringe Area Agreement b. Public Hearing on Transit Changes Memoranda from the City Manager: a. Economic Development Incentives c~ b. Pending Development Issues ~/~ Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Community Development ~'! regarding Parcel 64-1a. Memoranda from the City Attorney: a. Update on Assistant City Attorney Recruitment b. Permits Issues for Awning/Signs at Pizza Hut c. Purchases from Iowa Book and Supply Company Memorandum from the Economic Development Coordinator regarding the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee. Copy of letter sent to downtown and/or near southside property owners and~,~ first floor business owners. Memorandum from the Senior Building Inspector regarding construction ~.~ activities for 1995. Agenda for the January 11, 1996, formal meeting of the Johnson County ~q Board of Supervisors. Memo from City Mgr. regarding 1995 (summary of major C~uncil activities)_~=~__ Memo from City Mgr. regarding presentation of Budget - City Council. Agenda for the 1/16 informal meeting of the Board of Supervisors. ~7 Memo from PCD Director regarding Near Southside Design Plan. (final version of the plan attached) Memo from City Clerk regarding procedure for Worksession Minutes. ~,~ Information regarding the Melrose Ave. Reconstruction ~rolect c~ PreDesign meeting on 1/17.