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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-
1 79 inclusive of Court Hill-Scott Boulevard Addition, 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: Bd. 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, 920,000 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 - $127,000, Supportive Services -
$2,000. Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship: Acquisition of two units for
affordable rental housing - 940,000. Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship:
Operational Funding - 935,000. Hawkeye Area Community Action Program:
Operational Funding - 910,000.
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, 1 21 E. College St. Approving a
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January 16, 1996
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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, Bk. 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 plant. 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 the
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 Council on activities; clarified
a fifty cent charge that Council 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
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
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January 16, 1996
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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/O, 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 McChristy, Paul VanDorpe, Sandy Kuhlmann, Pat Geisel.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, a~l Council Members present. Moved
by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to continue the public hearing to January 30, 1 996. 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 Carlson, 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 Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending T~tle 14,
Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article S, entitled "Performance Standards," Section 10B,
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 t~me 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, Thornberry, 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 fezone 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 ~-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, al~ Council Members present.
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January 16, 1996
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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.
Council 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 cor~sideration. 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-
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
of Iowa City, Iowa. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 96-10, Bk. 115, p. 10,
iNSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE iSSUANCE OF
$28,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, 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. 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 cal~ vote un~.nimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted. Steve Smith appeared.
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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, 710, 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, 710, 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, Bk. 115, p. 13,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYO R TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION 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 WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TRANSIT 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.
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Moved by Kubby, soconded 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 940,000 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 910,OO0 in FY96 Home Investment Partnerships 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 930,000 (925,000 and 95,000) 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 95,000 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, 5/1/1, 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 Corem. - One vacancy for a six-
year term ending April 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 Corem. - Two vacancies- one
at-large and one a Brown Stre6t District representative - for three-year term ending March 29,
1 999; 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
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
Bowl for Kids Sake on February 24.
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Mayor Novick alerted citizens to the Melrose Avenue Reconstruction Project meeting
on January 17; 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.
N~omi J(jNov~ck, Mayor
· Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 12/19/95
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting,
7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker,
Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None.
The Mayor presented the Citizenship Awards
to students of Longfellow Elementary School:
J. Ashley Calkins; Cassye Dunkhase; Phil
Wiese; Chris Williams.
The Mayor proclaimed A Day of Recog-
nition for the Iowa City Host Lions Club -De-
cember 15; Howard Vernon Day - December
15.
Moved and seconded that the following
items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Council actions of
the regular meeting of December 5, as pub-
lished, subject to corrections, as recom-
mended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Bd. of Library Trustees meeting of Novem-
ber 16; P&R Comm. meeting of November
8; Broadband Telecomre. Comm. meeting of
November 27; P&Z Comm. meeting of
December 7; Historic Preservation Comm.
meeting of November 14: Rules Comm.
meeting of December 4.
Permit Motions: Class "C" Liquor Li-
cense for Yen Ching Restaurant, 1803
Boyrum St. Class "C" Liquor License for
Jirsa's, 819 First Ave. Class "C" Liquor
License for Carlos O'Kelley's Mexican Cafe,
1411 S. Waterfront. Class "C" Liquor Li-
cense for The Break Room, 1578 First Ave.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 95-357,
FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING OF THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
96,200,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
(FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PUR-
POSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PRO-
VIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
THEREOF. RES. 95-358, FIXING DATE FOR
A MEETING OF THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF 928,000,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
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December 19, 1995
Page 2
OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. g5-359, SET-
TING PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFI-
CATION, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTI-
MATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE HIGHLANDER AREA SANITARY SEW-
ER, LIFT STATION, AND FORCE MAIN PRO-
JECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECT*
ING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the
amount of $4,665,691.60 for the period of
November 1 through November 30, as
recommended by the Finance Director sub-
ject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 95-360, ESTABLISH*
ING FREQUENCY OF MAINTENANCE IN-
SPECTIONS. RES. 95-361, ADOPTING
AMENDMENTS TO IOWA CITY'S CONSOLI-
DATED PLAN, KNOWN AS CITY STEPS,
FOR FY1996-FY2000. RES. 95-362,
ADOPTING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY COM-
PREHENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
STRATEGY (CHAS) ANNUAL PERFOR-
MANCE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995,
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO SUBMIT SAID REPORT TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT. RES. 95-363, AUTHORIZ-
ING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1213
FIRST AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
95-364, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO AT-
TEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
OCEANMARK BANK, FSB, NORTH MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA FOR PROPERTY LOCAT-
ED AT 841 7TH AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 95-365, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A SHARED ACCESS EASEMENT
AGREEMENT AND A PERPETUAL PARKING
EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR 820 AND
824 E. BURLINGTON STREET.
Correspondence: Robert P. Burns and
Charles Eastham regarding CDBG/HOME
funding. Mark Ginsberg requesting funding
for the Iowa CiW Jazz Festival. Bob Smith
regarding the First Avenue Project. Becky
Feuerbacher of Coralville regarding a skate-
boarding facility, Ed Barker regarding water
and wastewater rates.
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The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Gary Sanders, 728 1/2 Oakland Ave.,
thanked outgoing Council Members Throg-
morton and Pigott. Gertrude MacQueen, 454
Lexington Ave., updated Council on activities
of the Heritage Trees of Iowa City. Michael-
anne Widness, 629 Melrose Ave., thanked
Council for the time spent in reaching a deci-
sion on the Melrose Avenue widening project.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing
for January 16, 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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing
for January 16, 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 Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing
for January 16, 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zon-
ing," to allow recycling processing facilities in
the I-1, General Industrial, zone and related
amendments. Ernie Galer, 1749 W. Benton,
appeared and requested expedited action on
the ordinance. Moved and seconded to accept
corresponder~ca from: Tim Wolfe, Iowa City
Cleanup & Transfer, Inc.; Spencer Potter,
President PailIon Pyrotach, Sterling, Inc. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zon-
ing," 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.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zon-
ing," Article 5, entitled "Performance Stan-
dards," Section lOB, concerning the location of
aboveground storage tanks, be given first vote
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December 19, 1995
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for consideration. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter to clarify the
definition of time/temperature signs, be given
first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to combine items 6h-
k. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for
final passage at two Council meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finalIv passed
be suspended, the second consideration and
vote be waived, and that the following ordi-
nances be voted on for final passage at this
time: ORD. 95-3701, AMENDING TITLE 14,
CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE J,
ENTITLES "RIVER CORRIDOR OVERLAY ZONE
(ORC)," AND CREATE A NEW SECTION 14-6J-
1, ENTITLED "SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY
ZONE (OSA)"; ORD. 95-3702, AMENDING
TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "BUILDING
AND HOUSING," ARTICLE H, ENTITLED "SITE
PLAN REVIEW," SECTION 2, ENTITLED "SITE
PLANS REQUIRED; EXEMPTIONS," TO ADD A
REFERENCE TO THE SENSITIVE AREAS SITE
PLAN; ORD. 95-3703, AMENDING TITLE 14,
CHAPTER 5, BUILDING AND HOUSING, ARTI-
CLE 1, GRADING ORDINANCE, TO MAKE iT
CONSISTENT WITH THE SENSITIVE AREAS
ORDINANCE; ORD. 95-3704, AMENDING
TITLE 6, ENTITLES "PUBLIC HEALTH AND
SAFETY," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "WEED
CONTROL," SECTION 3, ENTITLED "NATURAL
AREAS," TO MAKE IT CONSISTENT WITH
CITY CODE SECTION 14-6K-1, THE SENSITIVE
AREAS ORDINANCE. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved and seconded that the
ordinances be finally adopted at this time. The
Mayor declared the ordinances adopted.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for
final passage at two Council meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed
be suspended, the second consideration and
vote be waived, and that ORD. 95-3705,
AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6,
ENTITLED "ZONING," CONCERNING ADULT
DAY CARE, ELDER FAMILY HOMES, AND
ELDER GROUP HOMES, AND THE DEFINITION
OF ELDER, be voted on for final passage at this
time. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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December 19, 1995
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Moved and seconded that the ordinances be
finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for
final passage at two Council meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed
be suspended, the second consideration and
vote be waived, and that ORD. 95-3706,
AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6,
ENTITLED "ZONING" TO REQUIRE BICYCLE
PARKING FOR MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
AND COMMERCIAL USES, be voted on for final
passage at this time. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Jeanette Ockenfels appeared and thanked
outgoing Council Member and Mayor Horowitz
and everyone on Council for their support.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifi-
cations, form of contract and estimate of cost
for construction of the Iowa River Corridor
Trail, Iowa Memorial Union Bridge to Iowa
Avenue, Project.
Moved and seconded that the RES. 95-366,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER
CORRIDOR TRAIL, IOWA MEMORIAL UNION
BRIDGE TO IOWA AVENUE PROJECT, STP-E-
3715(3)--8V-52, AND DIRECTING CiTY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS.
A public hearing was held on a proposed
change in the Landfill use fees.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Title 3, entitled Finances, Taxation
and Fees, Chapter 4, Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges Bonds, Fines and Penalties, Section 3-
4-5, Landfill Use Fees, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
The Mayor noted the previously announced
vacancies: Historic Preservation Comm. - One
vacancy for a representative of the Moffitt
Cottage Historic District for a three-year term
ending March 29, 1999; P&R Comm. - One
vacancy for an unexpired term ending January
1, 1999. These appointments will be made at
the January 16, meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies:
Airport Comm. - One vacancy for a six-year
term ending March 1, 2002; Historic Preserva-
tion Comm. - Two vacancies - one at-large and
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December 19, 1995
Page 6
one a Brown Street District representative - for
three-year term ending March 29, 1999; Broad-
band 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,
meeting of the City Council.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-367,
APPROVING THE BY-LAWS OF THE IOWA
CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-368,
APPROVING THE DESIGN OF EXTERIOR AL-
TERATIONS TO SPACE //100, OLD CAPITOL
MALL, 201 S. CLINTON STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-369,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF APPROX-
IMATELY 10.27 ACRES OF LAND ADJACENT
TO WETHERBY PARK, FOR USE AS PARK-
LAND.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-370,
ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF
FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECRE-
ATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, EXCLUD-
ING THE POTTER'S STUDIO.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-371,
ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF
FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE POTTER'S
STUDIO.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-372,
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
SHIVE-HATTERY ENGINEERS AND ARCHI-
TECTS, INC. OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR
THE UPDATE OF FEDERAL EMERGENCY MAN-
AGEMENT AGENCY {FEMA) FLOODPLAIN
MAPS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-373,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-
OF-WAY, PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST
AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
MUSCATINE AVENUE TO D STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-374,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF VARI-
OUS PROPERTY INTERESTS, INCLUDING RIGHT-
OF-WAY, PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MELROSE
AVENUE, WEST HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE TO
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December 19, 1995
Page 7
DEER CREEK ROAD, RECONSTRUCTION PRO-
JECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-375,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
CITY CLERK TO SIGN SANITARY SEWER
EASEMENTS PREVIOUSLY ACQUIRED FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TAFT SPEED-
WAY SANITARY SEWER ASSESSMENT PRO-
JECT IN 1984.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-376,
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 ENGI-
NEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE
REDESIGN OF THE MELROSE AVENUE BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-377,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SURVEY
SERVICES FOR CONTRACT 1 - SOUTH RIVER
CORRIDOR INTERCEPTOR AND RELIEF SEW-
ERS PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-378,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK ATTEST AMENDMENT NUMBER
2 TO THE AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER
26,1993, BETWEEN STANLEY CONSUL-
TANTS. INC., OF MUSCATINE, IOWA, AND
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR CONSULTING
SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION OF CON-
TRACT 1 - SOUTH RIVER CORRIDOR INTER-
CEPTOR AND RELIEF SEWERS PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-379,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT NUM-
BER 3 TO THE AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER
26, 1993, BETWEEN STANLEY CONSUL-
TANTS, INC., OF MUSCATINE, IOWA, AND
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR CONSULTING
SERVICES FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND COLLEC-
TION FACILITIES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-380,
RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGA-
TION.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending the Motor Vehicles and Traffic Chap-
ter to clarify that bicycles may be locked to
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December 19, 1995
Page 8
parking meters which are equipped with bicycle
racks, be given first vote for consideration.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to execu-
tive 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:41 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
For a more detailed & complete description
of Council Activities & Disbursements, see
Office of City Clerk and Finance Dep. artment.
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLEP~~,. '~.
Sub~nitt6d ~or publication 12128/95.
Subject to change as finalized by the City
Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk'e office, 356-5040.
The cost of publishing the following proceed-
ings and claims is $ . Cumulative
cost for this calendar year for said publication
is $
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/4/96
Iowa CiW City Council, organizational
meeting, 12:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Coun-
cil Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman,
Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Ab-
sent: None.
Moved and seconded to appoint City
Clerk Marian Karr as Temporary Chair. Motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that all voting for
Mayor and Mayor Pro tern be made by voice
vote. The Temporary Chair declared the motion
carried. Moved and seconded that Council
continue the previous custom of nominations to
be made from the floor and that simple majority
be the basis for a decision. After the voice
vote, the Temporary Chair declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to nominate
Naomi Novick. Moved and seconded to close
nominations. The Temporary Chair declared the
motion to close nominations carried. After the
voice vote, the Temporary Chair announced
that a majority of Council Members had sup-
ported the nomination of Naomi Novick and
declared she had received enough votes to
secure the position of Mayor for a two-year
term.
Moved and seconded to nominate Ernie
Lehman. Moved and seconded to close nom-
inations. The Temporary Chair declared the
motion to close nominations carried. After the
voice vote, the Temporary Chair announced
that a majority of Council Members had sup-
ported the nomination of Ernie Lehman and
declared he had received enough votes to se-
cure the position of Mayor Pro tern for a two-
year term.
The City Clerk gave the oath of office
to Mayor Novick and Mayor Pro tern Lehman.
Mayor Novick now presiding.
Moved and seconded to make the fol-
lowing Council appointments: Legislative Com-
mittee - Larry Baker, Dean Thornberry, Dee
Vanderhoef; Rules Committee - Naomi Novick,
Dee W. Norton; Emergency Management Com-
mission - Ernie Lehman; JCCOG - Dee W.
Norton, Karen Kubby, Ernie Lehman, Dean
Thornberry, Dee Vanderhoef (Alternates: Naomi
Novick, Larry Baker); Convention and Visitors
2
Bureau - Dee Vanderhoef; HACAP Bd. of Direc-
tors - Karen Kubby; Student Senate Subcom-
mittee - Karen Kubby, Dee W, Norton. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 1:55
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A
more complete description of Council activities
is on file in the office of the CiW Clerk.
s/NAOMI NOVICK, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K, KARR, CITY CLERK
Submitted/for 'publication 1/12/96
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
DECEMBER 19, 1995
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Arkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Miklo,
Klinefelter, Yucuis, Fosse, Schoon, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-
146, Both Sides; 95-147, Side 1.
Council Members sang Happy Birthday to Iowa City historian Irving Weber for his 95th
Birthday.
The Mayor presented the Citizenship Awards to students of Longfellow Elementary
School: J. Ashley Calkins; Cassye Dunkhase; Phil Wiese; Chris Williams.
Mayor Pro tem Novick presented parting gifts to Mayor Horowitz and Council Members
Throgmorton and Pigott.
The Mayor proclaimed A Day of Recognitiot3 for the Iowa City Host Lions Club.-
December 15, 1995; Howard Vernon Day - December 15, 1995.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, that the following items and recommenda-
tions in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Council actions of the regular meeting of December 5,
1995, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Library Trustees meeting of
November 16, 1995; P&R Corem. meeting of November 8, 1995; Broadband
Telecomre. Corem. meeting of November 27, 1 995; P&Z Comm. meeting of December
7, 1995; Historic Preservation Corem, meeting of November 14, 1995; Rules Comm.
meeting of December 4, 1995.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Yen Ching
Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Jirsa's. 819
First Ave. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelley's Mexican Cafe,
1411 S. Waterfront. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for The Break Room, 1578
First Ave.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 95~357, Bk. 114, p. 357, FIXING DATE FOR A
MEETING on January 16, 1996, OF THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
$6,200,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE
PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
THEREOF. RES. 95-358, Bk. 114, p. 358, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING on January
16, 1996, OF THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $28,000,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS {FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 95-359, Bk.
114, p. 359, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING for January 16, 1996 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATION, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUC-
TION OF THE HIGHLANDER AREA SANITARY SEWER, LIFT STATION, AND FORCE
MAIN PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $4,665,691.60 for the
period of November 1 through November 30, 1995, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Resolutions, Bk. 114: RES. 95-360, p. 360, ESTABLISHING FREQUENCY OF
MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS. RES. 95-361, p. 361, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO
IOWA CITY'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN, KNOWN AS CITY STEPS, FOR FY1996-
FY2000. RES. 95-362, p. 362, ADOPTING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY COMPRE-
HENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY STRATEGY (CHAS) ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
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call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Chapter to clarify the definition of time/temperature signs, be given first vote for consider-
ation. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4~3, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Lehman, Novick, Horowitz, Kubby. Nays: Baker, Pigott, Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to combine items 6h-k. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Novick,
seconded by Kubby, 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 the following ordinances
be voted on for final passage at this time: 0RD. 95-3701, Bk. 38, p. 38, AMENDING TITLE
14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE J, ENTITLES "RIVER CORRIDOR OVERLAY
ZONE (ORC)," AND CREATE A NEW SECTION 14-6J-1, ENTITLED "SENSITIVE AREAS
OVERLAY ZONE (OSA)"; ORD. 95-3702, Bk. 38, p. 39, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5,
ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING," ARTICLE H, ENTITLED "SITE PLAN REVIEW,"
SECTION 2, ENTITLED "SITE PLANS REQUIRED; EXEMPTIONS," TO ADD A REFERENCE TO
THE SENSITIVE AREAS SITE PLAN; ORD. 95-3703, Bk. 38, p. 40, AMENDING TITLE 14,
CHAPTER 5, BUILDING AND HOUSING, ARTICLE I, GRADING ORDINANCE, TO MAKE IT
CONSISTENT WITH THE SENSITIVE AREAS ORDINANCE; ORD. 95-3704, Bk. 38, p. 41,
AMENDING TITLE 6, ENTITLES "PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED
"WEED CONTROL," SECTION 3, ENTITLED "NATURAL AREAS," TO MAKE IT CONSISTENT
WITH CITY CODE SECTION 14-6K-1, THE SENSITIVE AREAS ORDINANCE. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinances be finally adopted at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinances adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, 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 wawed,
and that ORD. 95-3705, Bk. 38, p. 42, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6,
ENTITLED "ZONING," CONCERNING ADULT DAY CARE, ELDER FAMILY HOMES, AND ELDER
GROUP HOMES, AND THE DEFINITION OF ELDER, 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 Pigott, seconded by Novick, that the ordinances be finally
adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, 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. 95-3706, Bk. 38, p. 43, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6,
ENTITLED "ZONING" TO REQUIRE BICYCLE PARKING FOR MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL USES, be voted on for final passage at this time. 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 Pigott, seconded by Kubby, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Nays: Baker. Absent: None.
Jeanette Ockenfels appeared and thanked outgoing Council Members and Mayor
Horowitz and everyone on Council for their support.
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SUBMIT SAID REPORT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT. RES. 95-363, p. 363, AUTHORIZING THE MAYORTO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1213 FIRST AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 95-364, p. 364, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREE-
MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND OCEANMARK BANK, FSB, NORTH
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 841 7TH AVENUE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 95-365, p. 365, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SHARED ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND A
PERPETUAL PARKING EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR 820 AND 824 E. BURLINGTON
STREET.
Correspondence: Robert P. Burns and Charles Eastham regarding CDBG/HOME
funding. Mark Ginsberg requesting funding for the Iowa City Jazz Festival. Bob Smith
regarding the First Avenue Project. Becky Feuerbacher of Coralville regarding a skate-
boarding facility. Ed Barker regarding water and wastewater rates.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Gary Sanders, 728 1/2 Oakland Ave., thanked outgoing Council Members Throgmorton
and Pigott. Gertrude MacQueen, 454 Lexington Ave., updated Council on activities of the
Heritage Trees of Iowa City. Michaelanne Widness, 629 Melrose Ave., thanked Council for
the time spent in reaching a decision on the Melrose Avenue widening project.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, to set a public hearing for January 16, 1996, 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). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for January 16,
1996, 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 Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to set a public hearing for January 16, 1996,
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. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unapimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled
"Zomng," to allow recycling processing facilities in the I-1, General Industrial, zone and related
amendments. Ernie Galer, 1749 W. Benton, (broker/owner) appeared and requested expedited
action on the ordinance. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence
from: Tim Wolfe, Iowa City Cleanup & Transfer, Inc.; Spencer Potter, President PailIon
Pyrotech, Sterling, Inc. 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 N, entitled "Off-Street Parking and Loading," to referencethe Parking Facility
Impact Fee Ordinance in the off-street parking regulations section of the Zoning Chapter. No
one appeared.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter
6, entitled "Zoning," Article 5, entitled "Performance Standards," Section lOB, concerning the
location of aboveground storage tanks, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll
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A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of
cost for construction of the Iowa River Corridor Trail, Iowa Memorial Union Bridge to Iowa
Avenue, Project. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, that the RES. 95-366, Bk. 114, p. 366,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL, IOWA MEMORIAL UNION
BRIDGE TO IOWA AVENUE PROJECT, STP-E-3715(3)--8V-52, AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a proposed change in the Landfill use fees. No one
appeared.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending Title 3, entitled
Finances, Taxation and Fees, Chapter 4, Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges Bonds, Fines and
Penalties, Section 3-4-5, Landfill Use Fees, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
The Mayor noted the previousIv announced vacancies: Historic Preservation Comm. -
One vacancy for a representative of the Moffitt Cottage Historic District for a three-year term
ending March 29, 1999; P&R Comm. - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending January
1, 1999. These appointments will be made at the January 16, 1996, meeting of the City
Council.
The Mayor noted the current 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.
Council Member Kubby outlined the accomplishments of the Council over the last two
years and thanked outgoing Council Members Horowitz, Pigott, and Throgmorton for their
time and efforts.
Council Member Novick stated that the Design Review Committee was considering
awards in various areas and individuals interested in suggesting projects or individuals
deserving of such an award should contact Economic Development Planner David Schoon for
more information.
Council Member Throgmorton thanked the people of Iowa City for giving him the
opportunity to serve as a Council Member, citv employees for their dedication, and fellow
Council Members.
Council Member Pigott thanked Council Members, City staff, his supporters, and the
community for all their support during his term of office; and welcomed Dean Thornberry to
the Council.
Council Member Baker acknowledged the three departing Council Members and wished
them well in the future.
Mayor Horowitz announced that the C-Span Campaign '96 bus will be visiting Iowa
City on Januarv 8, and asked anyone interested in getting information should contact Bill
Blough at TCI. She announced that the International institute of Municipal Clerks has awarded
City Clerk Marian Karr the second sustaining membership in the Academy for Advanced
Education.
City Attorney Woito congratulated City Clerk Karr, and reported that she had made a
presentation to the noon Kiwanis on the upcoming Census.
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Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-367, Bk. 114, p. 367,
APPROVING THE BY-LAWS OF THE IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-368, Bk. 114, p. 368,
APPROVING THE DESIGN OF EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO SPACE #100, OLD CAPITOL
MALL, 201 S. CLINTON STREET (Talbots). Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95- 369, Bk. 114, p. 369,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 10.27 ACRES OF LAND ADJACENT
TO WETHERBY PARK, FOR USE AS PARKLAND (Showers). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-370, Bk. 114, p. 370,
ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND
RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, EXCLUDING THE POTTER'S STUDIO. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Throgmorton absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-371, Bk. 114, p. 371,
ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE POTTER'S
STUDIO. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/0/1, with the following division of roll
call vote: Ayes: Horowitz, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Baker. Nays: None. Abstaining: Kubby.
Absent: Throgmorton. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-372, Bk. 114, p. 372,
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
SHIVE-HATTERY ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS, INC. OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE UPDATE OF FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY IFEMA) FLOODPLAIN MAPS. City Engr. Fosse present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
proclaimed the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-373, Bk. 114, p. 373,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY, PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST
AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, MUSCATINE AVENUE TO D STREET. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-374, Bk. 114, p. 374,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF VARIOUS PROPERTY INTERESTS, INCLUDING RIGHT-
OF-WAY, PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MELROSE AVENUE, WEST HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE TO
DEER CREEK ROAD, RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-375, Bk. 114, p. 375,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN SANITARY SEWER
EASEMENTS PREVIOUSLY ACQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TAFT SPEEDWAY
SANITARY SEWER ASSESSMENT PROJECT IN 1984. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-376, Bk. 114, p. 376,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
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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
REDESIGN OF THE MELROSE AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. City Engr. Fosse
present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-377, Bk. 114, p. 377,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SURVEY SERVICES FOR CONTRACT 1 - SOUTH RIVER
CORRIDOR INTERCEPTOR AND RELIEF SEWERS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-378, Bk. 114, p. 378,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK ATTEST AMENDMENT NUMBER 2
TO THE AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 26,1993, BETWEEN STANLEY CONSULTANTS,
INC., OF MUSCATINE, IOWA, AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
DURING CONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACT 1 -SOUTH RIVER CORRIDOR INTERCEPTOR AND
RELIEF SEWERS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-379, Bk. 114, p. 379,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT NUMBER
3 TO THE AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 26, 1993, BETWEEN STANLEY CONSULTANTS,
INC., OF MUSCATINE, IOWA, AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND COLLECTION FACILITIES.
PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all
Council Members present, The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-380, Bk. 114, p. 380,
RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION (9162,000.00 to Donna Johnson and
Mary Ann Prohaska). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, 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 first vote for consideration, Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Council Member Baker questioned whether the Council had directed staff to proceed
with an appraisal on the Neuzil tract. The Mayor stated Council had discussed the matter at
the work session the previous evening and directed staff to proceed.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive
session 9:25 p.m.
Council returned to open session 9:40 p.m.
Moved by Pigott, seconded bv Lehman, to adjourn 9:41 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's office, 356-5040.
CITY COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
JANUARY 4, 1996
Iowa City City Council, organizational meeting, 12:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Council
Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent:
None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Holecek. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tapes 96-1, Both Sides; 96-2, side 1.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to appoint City Clerk Marian Karr as Tempo-
rary Chair. Motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present. Temporary Chair
Karr presiding.
Temporary Chair called the meeting to order and noted the previous custom of voice
voting for the Mayor and Mayor Pro tem. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, that all
voting for Mayor and Mayor Pro tern be made by voice vote. The Temporary Chair declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, second-
ed by Thornberry, that Council continue the previous custom of nominations to be made from
the floor and that simple majority be the basis for a decision. The Temporary Chair declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of Mayor
of the City of Iowa City. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to nominate Naomi
Novick. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to close nominations. The Temporary
Chair declared the motion to close nominations carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members
present. After the voice vote on the nomination of Naomi Novick, the Temporary Chair
announced the vote, 7/0, in favor of the nomination of Naomi Novick and verified the vote
without objection. The Temporary Chair announced that a majority of Council Members had
supported the nomination of Naomi Novick and declared she had received enough votes to
secure the position of Mayor for a two-year term.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of Mayor
Pro tern of the City of Iowa City. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Novick, to nominate
Ernie Lehman. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to close nominations. The Tempo-
rary Chair declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. After
the voice vote on the nomination of Ernie Lehman, the Temporary Chair announced the vote,
6/1, in favor of the nomination of Ernie Lehman and verified the vote with one objection
(Baker). The Temporary Chair announced that a majority of Council Members had supported
the nomination of Ernie Lehman and declared he had received enough votes to secure the
position of Mayor Pro tem for a two-year term.
The City Clerk gave the oath of office to Mayor Novick and Mayor Pro tern Lehman.
Mayor Novick now presiding.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to make the following Council appointments:
Legislative Committee - Larry Baker, Dean Thornberry, Dee Vanderhoef; Rules Committee -
Naomi Novick, DeeW. Norton; Emergency Management Commission - Ernie Lehman; JCCOG -
Dee W. Norton, Karen Kubby, Ernie Lehman, Dean Thornberry, Dee Vanderhoef (Alternates:
Naomi Novick, Larry Baker); Convention and Visitors Bureau - Dee Vanderhoef; HACAP Bd.
of Directors - Karen Kubby; Student Senate Subcommittee - Karen Kubby, Dee W. Norton.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Council discussed organizational policies as follows: maintaining evening work ses-
sions; meeting techniques; public hearings and public discussions issues; better presentation
for individuals attending work sessions; Board and Commission application procedure;
stopping worksession transcriptions and preparing more detailed worksession minutes while
maintaining worksession tapes seven years; and changing order of agenda for formal meet-
ings.
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Council discussed future scheduling needs: Budget Session times - 1/8, 1/9, 1/22,
1/23, starting at 6:30 p.m.; Goal Setting Session Dates - outside facilitator; Mayor/Council
Seminar (1113 in Coralville); Legislative Day (2/28 in Des Moines); and National League of
Cities (3/9-3/12 in Washington). Kubby noted she had scheduled a meeting (2~23) with
University President Mary Sue Coleman, and asked interested Council Members to join her.
Kubbv referenced the letter Council received from Ed Barker regarding water/sewer rate
increases, and questions further information. After discussion, Council agreed to discuss the
matter in the budget discussion scheduled January 8.
Moved by I(ubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 1:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Naomi Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk