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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/9/98
Iowa City City Council, special meet-
ing, 7:00 at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Kubby,
Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry. Ab-
sent: Champion, Vanderhoef.
Moved and seconded by O'Donnell, to
adjourn to executive session to discuss the
purchase of particular real estate only where
premature disclosure could be reasonably ex-
pected to increase the price the governmental
body would have to pay for that property. The
minutes and the tape recording of a session
closed under this paragraph shall be available
for public examination when the transaction
discussed is completed. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 7:28 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
Activities is j~ file in the office of t~e City
Clerk. /,// / - ~ -,'// '
rs/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K: Karr,~.y CI~.~
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/10/98
Iowa City City Council, regular
meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members
present: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry. Absent: Champion, Vanderhoef.
The Mayor proclaimed American Red
Cross Month - March 1998, Betsy Tatro
accepted; Mental Retardation Awareness
Month - March 1998.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding
Student Citizenship Awards to Lincoln
Elementary students: David Braverman,
Edward Rosenquist, Margaret Weirich.
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
February 24 as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment -
January 14. Housing & Community
Development Comm. - December 18,
January 15. Civil Service Comm. -
January 29. Human Rights Comm. -
January 26, February 23. P&R Comm.
- February 11. PCRB Comm. -
February 17, February 25.
Receive the following PCRB
Reports: 97-2; 97-3; 97-7.
Approve PCRB Mediation
Policies/Procedures and
Guidelines.
P&Z Comm. - February 19. Public Art
Advisory Comm. - February 4
Approve the by-laws dated
February 4, as amended.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor
License for First Avenue Club, 1550
S. First Ave. Class C Liquor License
for Gringo's, 115 E. College St.
Refund an unused portion of a Class E
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Beer Permit for Eagle Food Center
#220, 11 Highway 1 West. RES. 98-
77, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. RES.
98-78, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Setting Public Hearings: RES.
98-79, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
for March 24 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
MORMON TREK BOULEVARD
CONCRETE PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 98-80,
INTENT TO CONVEY 1702
CALIFORNIA AVENUE, ALSO
DESCRIBED AS LOT 36, PART I-A,
MT. PROSPECT ADDITION, TO THE
TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR MARCH 24, 1998.
RES. 98-81, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for March 24 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE SCANLON GYMNASIUM
COMPLEX IN MERCER PARK,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE
SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 98-82,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RELEASE CONCERNING LIMITATIONS
ON DEVELOPMENT AND THE
SUBDIVIDER'S OBLIGATIONS FOR
PROVISION OF ON-SITE
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
FACILITIES UNDER THE
SUBDIVIDER'S AGREEMENT FOR
MOUNT PROSPECT PART VIII, IOWA
CITY, IOWA, AND TO EXECUTE AND
ATTEST A STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT EASEMENT RELEASE
FOR THE SAME PROPERTY. RES. 98-
83, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
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ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING RENTAL
REHABILITATION LIENS AND
FINANCING STATEMENTS (UCC-2
AND UCC-4) FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 712 NORTH LINN
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-
84, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN,
STORM SEWER, AND PAVING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
LONGFELLOW MANOR, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE. RES. 98-85,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
CORALVILLE-IOWA CITY ANIMAL
SHELTER RENOVATION. RES. 98-86,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
WATER MAIN PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR MORMON
TREK VILLAGE, PHASE II.
Motions: APPROVING POLICE
CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD FORMAL
MEDIATION POLICIES/PROCEDURES
AND GUIDELINES FOR FORMAL
MEDIATION.
Correspondence: Dean
Rammelsberg regarding care and
maintenance. Dave Stokesbary (City
Council Member, Gowrie, Iowa)
regarding tax. Mike Porter regarding
downtown bars. Tim Shannon
regarding downtown. Carolyn Cavitt
(Stepping-Up Project Chair) regarding
keg ordinance. Civil Service Comm.
submitting certified lists of applicants
for the following position(s):
Clerk/Typist o Forestry. Neighborhood
Council of Iowa City regarding citizen
input. John Shaw (Historic
Preservation Commission) regarding
requests for proposal.
Applications for Use of City
Plaza, all approved: Debbie Neumeyer
(Junior League of Cedar Rapids raffle
ticket sales) - April 18. Clara Oleson
(American Federation of Teachers'
Local 716 May Day Celebration) -
May 1.
Applications for Use of City
Streets and Public Grounds, all
approved: Cathy Weingeist (DTA
sidewalk sales) - July 16-20. Ginny
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Naso (UAY Youth Flea Market,
Chauncey Swan Ramp) - June 13.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Barbara Vinograde stated the Free
Medical Clinic was in its 27th year and
reviewed activities at the Clinic. The
following individuals appeared regarding
SEATS: Christine Denberg, 1011 Woodlawn;
Eileen Cusher, 840 Maggard; Penni Nolan,
319 E. Washington; AI Achtner, 1413
Franklin; Marilyn Belman, 922 E. Jefferson,
presented a platform statement from the
Advisory Committee for Equitable Paratransit
Service (PEPS); Nancy Ostrognai, 2917
Sweet Briar; Steve Singer, 360 Samoa Place,
read letters from Vivian Hahn, Mike
Nowachek, and Darren Corkery; Leanne
Mayhew; Margaret Lawrence, 323 Douglas
Ct.; Judy Dare; Don Schubert; Intesar
Duncan; Larry Olson; and Anthony
Christianson.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for March 24 on an ordinance
conditionally changing the zoning designation
on a 4.46 acre tract located at 500 Foster
Road from Interim Development Single-Family
Residential (IDRS) to Sensitive Areas Overlay-
8 (OSA-8) to permit 35 dwelling units and
approving a preliminary Sensitive Areas
Development Plan. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for March 24 on an ordinance
conditionally changing the zoning designation
on approximately 41 acres located between
Lower West Branch Road and Court Street
extended, approximately 4/5 miles west of
Taft Avenue from Low Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-5) to Medium Density Single-
Family Residential (RS-8) for 29.1 acres and
Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12)
for 11.9 acres. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for March 24 on an ordinance
changing the zoning designation on
approximately 24.12 acres from Interim
Development (ID-RS) to Sensitive Areas
Overlay-5 (OSA-§) and approving a
preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan
for property located at the east terminus of
Hickory Trail. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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March 10, 1998
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Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for March 24 on an ordinance
approving the preliminary OPDH plan for
Walnut Ridge, Parts 6 and 7, a 66.68 acre,
20-lot residential subdivision located at the
north terminus of Kennedy Parkway. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
"Zoning," Article E, "Commercial and
Business Zones," Section 2, Neighborhood
Commercial Zone (CNol) regarding size
restrictions on restaurants. The following
individuals appeared: John Streit, 1512 N.
First Ave (C) and Atty. Kirsten Frey,
representing Plum Grove Acres. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from:
Kirsten Frey, representing Plum Grove Acres.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to continue the public
hearing to March 24. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to
March 24 a public hearing on an ordinance
amending the approved preliminary Sensitive
Areas Development Plan for Lot 51 of Walden
Hills, containing 2.9 acres and located within
the OSA-8, Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone at
the northeast corner of Shannon Drive and
Irving Avenue. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to
March 24, a letter to the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors recommending that a
request to rezone 5.3 acres from Suburban
Residential (RS-10) to Planned Commercial
(CP2) for property located in the northwest
quadrant of the intersection of Highway 1
and Landon Avenue be denied. Tom Anthony,
Landmark Engr. and the applicant Harvey
Miller appeared. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving a long-term deer
management plan for Iowa City. Dave
Nicholson, 1131 Wylde Green Rd., and Dan
Harbit, 909 Wylde Green Rd., appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-87, APPROVING A LONG-TERM DEER
MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR IOWA CITY.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 9 of the City Code
of Iowa City entitled "Motor Vehicles and
Traffic," Chapter 3, Section 12 herein to
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amend by ordinance lane usage and
pavement markings on Melrose Avenue from
University Heights to Byington Road, be given
second vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-88, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NAPOLEON PARK
ENTRANCE AND PARKING LOT
IMPROVEMENTS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-89, ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY
DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PLAN.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-90, 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 BRW INC. OF
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, TO PROVIDE
FINAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE IOWA
CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-91, ADOPTING THE IOWA AVENUE
STREETSCAPE PLAN.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-92, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA AVENUE MULTI-USE PARKING
FACILITY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-93, APPROVING LOAN AGREEMENTS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, AND ORAL-B
LABORATORIES FOR $150,000 OF
COMMUNITY I~CONOMIC BETTERMENT
ACCOUNT (CEBA) FUNDS AND FOR $40,000
FROM THE CITY TO ASSIST WITH A
FACILITY EXPANSION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-94, CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER,
WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING CHARGES, INCLUDING FEES
AND PENALTIES, TO JOHNSON COUNTY
FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS
A PROPERTY TAX.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-95, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
1999.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-96, APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN
FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR
FISCAL YEARS 1999 THROUGH 2001 AND
THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2002.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-97, DIRECTING SALE OF $8,500,000
CORPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-98, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS AT THE SENIOR CENTER AND
THE AFSCME PAY PLAN.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-99, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE LANDFILL DIVISION OF
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE
AFSCME PAY PLAN.
The Mayor noted the previously
announced vacancies: Animal Control
Advisory Bdo - one vacancy to fill a three-year
term ending April 5, 2001. Broadband
Telecomm. Comm. - one vacancy to fill an
unexpired term ending March 13, 1999.
Historic Preservation Corem. - one vacancy to
fill a three-year term ending March 29, 2001,
representing the Summit Street District.
These appointments will be made at the
March 24 Council meeting. P&Z Comm. - two
vacancies to fill five-year terms ending May
1, 2003. These appointments will be made at
the April 7 Council meeting.
Moved and seconded to appoint Bill
Nowysz, 1025 River St., to the Design
Review Comm. to fill an architect position
with a term ending July 1, 1999, and
announce one vacancy for a business owner
with a term ending July 1, 2001; and to
accept a recommendation by the Steering
Committee of Project Green to reappoint
Janet Maas as a trustee of the GREEN Fund
for a three-year term ending March 1, 2001.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn
10:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description o
Council Activiti~<~n file in the offic~"~of,/l~ne
City C I e r k ._,~_~~L-~/,~'~
s/E~-,~t M/'. Lehman,-Ma¢of - -
s/Marian K. Karr, City (;le, rk . /
Submitted for publication 3/18/98
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
MARCH 24, 1998
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman,
Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present:
Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Grosvenor, Franklin, Davidson, Trueblood, Fosse,
Schmadeke, Yucuis. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 98-45, Both Sides; 98-
46, Side 1.
The Mayor welcomed students from Iris Frost's University of Iowa journalism
class.
The Mayor proclaimed Children and Healthcare Week - March 23-27, Colleen
Maddy accept.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of a special meeting of March 9
and a regular meeting of March 10 as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. - February 9. Bd.
of Library Trustees - February 26. P&Z Comm. - March 5. Broadband
Telcomm. Comm. - February 23.
1) the City should grant TCI an extension to August 31 to complete
the system rebuild and impose the maximum liquidated damages
allowed in the franchise of 9250 a day until it is finished;
2) the name of the Broadband Telecomm. Comm. should be changed
to the Telecomm. Comm.
PCRB - March 4, March 11.
Receive PCRB Public Reports 98-1 and 98-2.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque
St. Class C Liquor License for Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. #590, 637 Foster Rd.
Class C Liquor License for Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque St. Class B Beer
Permit for Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert St.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 98-100, Bk. 119, p. 100, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 7 ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION
OF FORMER BENTON STREET BETWEEN RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND THE IOWA
RIVER WHICH IS ADJACENT TO LINDER TIRE SERVICE. RES. 98-101, Bk.
119, p. 101, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for April 7 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHGATE AVENUE AND WATERFRONT DRIVE
PAVING IMPROVEMENT AND WEST PEPPERWOOD RELIEF SEWER
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 98-102, Bk. 119, p. 102, SETTING
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A PUBLIC HEARING for April 7 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA
RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL PROJECT - BURLINGTON STREET TO NAPOLEON
PARK, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 98-103, Bk. 119, p. 103, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for April 7 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF COURT STREET
EXTENDED, PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 98-104, Bk.
119, p. 104, INTENT TO CONVEY 1417 PINE STREET, ALSO DESCRIBED
AS LOT 45, BLOCK 3, SECOND HIGHLAND DEVELOPMENT ADDITION, TO
THE TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 7, 1998.
Motions: APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$6,664,128.10 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1 THROUGH FEBRUARY
28, 1998, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO
AUDIT. ACCEPT THE FORM OF CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE
PERTAINING TO THE $8,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. ACCEPT
THE FORM OF TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE PERTAINING TO THE
$8,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-105, p. 105, AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA
RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL - BURLINGTON STREET TO NAPOLEON PARK
PROJECT. RES. 98-106, p. 106, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, HILLS,
IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1531 PLUM STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 98-107, p. 107, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY
CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 811
HUDSON AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-108, p. 108,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT RENTAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AND
RENTAL VOUCHER PROGRAM. PROJECT NOS. IAO22VOO020 AND
IAO22CEO026. RES. 98-109, p. 109, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT RENTAL
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AND RENTAL VOUCHER PROGRAM. PROJECT
NOS. IAO22CEO027 AND IAO22CEO028.
Correspondence: Dan Pinegar (UISG UCS Senator) regarding
downtown bars/students. The University of Iowa Environmental Coalition
regarding Hickory Hill Park. John Gross regarding downtown shuttle. Steve
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Singer regarding apology. Margaret Voelker regarding SEATS. Kathleen Janz
regarding recreation. Charles Schutte regarding First Avenue. JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner: Changing a Commercial Loading Zone on the South Side
of the 100 Block of E Washington Street East of Clinton Street to a Standard
Loading Zone; Removal of Commercial Loading Zone Designation on the
South Side of the 100 Block of E Washington Street West of Dubuque
Street; Installation of Yield Signs on Shamrock Drive and Shamrock Place at
the Intersection of Peterson Drive; Installation of Stop Signs on Foxana Drive
at Pheasant Valley Street. TCI regarding proposals for cable TV upgrade.
Johnson County Board of Supervisors regarding SEATS agreement. Bob
Burns regarding loan for affordable housing.
Applications for Use of City Plaza, all approved:
Cathy Weingeist (DTA Friday Night Concert Series) - 1998. Don Arenz
(Green Party - distribute literature) - March 14.
Applications for Use of City Streets and Public Grounds, all approved:
Gina Russo (Habitat for Humanity - Run for Shelter '98) - April 4. David
Grady (U of I RiverFest RiverRun) - April 26. Diane Denneny (Children's
Miracle Network Telethon/Ronald McDonald House Race) - May 2. Christine
Nelson (March of Dimes - Walk America) - May 3. Jane Cohen (Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation Great Strides: A Walk to Cure Cystic Fibrosis) - May
17.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and the repeated the public hearings as set.
The following individuals appeared regarding SEATS: Orville Townsend,
Vocational Rehabilitation Services; Eileen Cusher, 840 Maggard; Intesar Duncan;
Leanne Mayhew; Larry Olson, read a letter from Marilyn Bestandig; Clara Oleson,
President Elect of American Federation of Teachers, Local 716; Marilyn Belman,
922 E. Jefferson; Christine Denburg; and Rick McCaslin. Philip Zell, Sr. Ctr.
Commissioner, read an announcement of a meeting between City representatives
and the Council of Elders of the Center on City plans to construct a parking facility
on Iowa Avenue.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for April
7 on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation on a 10-acre tract
located on the south side of Melrose Avenue and west of West High School from
Low Density Single-Family (RS-5) to Planned Development Housing (OPDH-8) to
permit an 80 dwelling unit retirement community The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to continue to April 7 a
public hearing on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation on a
4.46-acre tract located at 500 Foster Road from Interim Development Single-Family
Residential (IDRS) to Sensitive Areas Overlay-8 (OSA-8) to permit 35 dwelling units
and approving a preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan (Louis
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Condominiums). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Thornberry absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to continue to April 7 a public
hearing on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation on
approximately 41 acres located between Lower West Branch Road and Court Street
extended, approximately 4/5 miles west of Taft Avenue from Low Density Single-
Family Residential (RS-5) to Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) for
29.1 acres and Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12) for 11.9 acres
(Windsor Ridge). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Thornberry absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to continue a public hearing to
April 7 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation on approximately 24.12
acres from Interim Development (ID-RS) to Sensitive Areas Overlay-5 (OSA-5) and
approving a preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan for property located at
the east terminus of Hickory Trail (First & Rochester Parts 4, 5, 6). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry absent. Moved by
Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Cam & Kathleen
Campbell; Martha & Gary Carlson; Candice & Robert Bowlsby; Julie & Edward Law;
Steven & Eera Hoch; John & Kathleen Kennedy; Mary Jane Beach; Drew & Ann
Bossen; Krishnan Chandran; Kenneth Lange; David & Darina Forkenbrock; Warren
Sparks. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry
absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance approving the preliminary OPDH
plan for Walnut Ridge, Parts 6 and 7, a 66.68 acre, 20-lot residential subdivision
located at the north terminus of Kennedy Parkway. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
"Zoning," Article E, "Commercial and Business Zones," Section 2, Neighborhood
Commercial Zone (CN-1) regarding size restrictions on restaurants. The following
individuals appeared: Atty. Kandie Briscoe, representing Plum Grove Acres; and
John Striet, General Manager for Midtown Family Restaurant. PCD Director Franklin
present for discussion.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 14,
Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article E, "Commercial and Business Zones," Section 2,
Neighborhood Commercial Zone (CN-1) regarding size restrictions on restaurants,
be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearings was held on an ordinance amending the approved
preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan for Lot 51 of Walden Hills, containing
2.9 acres and located within the OSA-8, Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone at the
northeast corner of Shannon Drive and Irving Avenue. PCD Director Franklin present
for discussion.
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Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending the
approved preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan for Lot 51 of Walden Hills,
containing 2.9 acres and located within the OSA-8, Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone
at the northeast corner of Shannon Drive and Irving Avenue, 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 Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-110, Bk.
119, p. 110, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS, PART
FIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted that the Johnson County Board of Supervisors has already
acted upon a request to rezone 5.3 acres from Suburban Residential (RS-10) to
Planned Commercial (CP2) for property located in the northwest quadrant of the
intersection of Highway 1 and Landon Avenue, and that no further action was
necessary.
A public hearing was held on the filing of an application with the Iowa
Department of Transportation for FY99 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance funding
and Federal Transit Administration funding. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-111, Bk.
119, p. 111, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY99 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT
ASSISTANCE FUNDING AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING.
JCCOG Transportation Planner Davidson present for discussion. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Mormon Trek
Boulevard concrete pavement rehabilitation project. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-112, Bk.
119, p. 112, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK
BOULEVARD CONCRETE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT
OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Scanlon
Gymnasium Complex in Mercer Park. Architect Kevin Monson presented information
and drawings of the project.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-113, Bk. 119,
p. 113, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCANLON GYMNASIUM
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COMPLEX IN MERCER PARK, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO
BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thornberry, Vanderhoef,
Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the conveyance of
1702 California Avenue, also described as lot 36, Part I-A, Mt. Prospect Addition,
to the tenant. No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-114, Bk. 119, p.
114, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 1702 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, ALSO
DESCRIBED AS LOT 36, PART l-A, MOUNT. PROSPECT ADDITION, TO THE
TENANT. 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 ORD. 98-3827, Bk. 41,
p. 7, AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,"
CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "RULES OF THE ROAD," BY AMENDING SECTION 12
THEREIN TO MODIFY LANE USE CONTROL AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS ON
MELROSE AVENUE FROM UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS TO BYINGTON ROAD.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to
accept correspondence from Donald Swanson, Mayor of University Heights. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 98-115, Bk. 119,
p. 115, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND DOVER, KOHL AND PARTNERS FOR A DESIGN PLAN
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE PENINSULA. Asst. PCD Director Davidson.
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. 98-116, Bk.
119, p. 116, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY TO ATTEST
THE SUPPLEMENT AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ACT INC. (FORMERLY THE AMERICAN COLLEGE
TESTING PROGRAM INC.) CONCERNING ACT INC.'S MASTER DEVELOPMENT
PLAN AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. 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 Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 98-117, Bk. 119,
p. 117, AUTHORIZING ABANDONED BICYCLE SALE TO BE HELD MAY 2, 1998.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-118, Bk. 119,
p. 118, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER
FACILITY SITE DEVELOPMENT - PHASE I IMPROVEMENT PROJECT to Maxwell
Construction, Inc. for $3,961,690.03. 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. 98-119, Bk. 119,
p. 119, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW
CREEK TRAIL, PHASE I PROJECT, MORMON TREK TO GALWAY HILLS to Peterson
Contractors for $205,941.41. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-1 20, Bk.
119, p. 120, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
$8,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAID SAID
BONDS. 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. 98-121, Bk. 119,
p. 121, CERTIFYING UNPAID MOWING AND CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY CHARGES,
SIDEWALK REPAIR CHARGES, FROZEN WATER METER FEES AND WATER SHUT-
OFF FEES TO JOHNSON COUNTY FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A
PROPERTY TAX. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: P&Z Comm. two
vacancies to fill five-year terms ending May 1, 2003. These appointments will be
made at the April 7 Council meeting. Design Review Comm. - one vacancy for a
business owner to fill a term ending July 1, 2001. This appointment will be made
at the April 21 Council meeting.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, to appoint Ursula Delworth, 418
5th Ave., to the Animal Control Advisory Bd. to fill a three-year term ending April
5, 2001; appoint Jim Pusack, 4750 Iverness Ct., to the Broadband Telecomre.
Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending March 13, 1999; and to re-advertise the
vacancy on the Historic Preservation Comm. to fill a three-year term ending March
29, 2001, representing the Summit Street District. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Norton noted the heavy workload of the PCRB and would
try and figure something out with staff. Norton also asked that the SEATS
negotiation team keep in mind sharing vehicles and incorporating fixed routes and
our paratransit into discussions.
Council Member Vanderhoef referenced the February 26 goal setting minutes
and clarified that "the housing fund" should have been listed as an issue forwarded
back to the Housing Commission for additional information, rather than listed as a
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goal. She also thanked Council and the community for all of the well-wishes
received during her husband's illness, and reported he was getting better every day.
Council Member Kubby reported that cable television subscribers would be
receiving refunds because of the local oversight of telecommunications bills, but
noted that oversight was lobbied away with the passage of the 1996
Telecommunications Act. Kubby noted the 50th anniversary of the United Nations
Declaration of Human Rights and a public meeting scheduled for April 2 to discuss
a living wage for Johnson County.
Council Member O'Donnell wished the SEATS negotiating team good luck in
their discussions.
Mayor Lehman reported on his attendance at the Junior Special Olympics
Banquet on March 20, and acknowledged Econofoods, River Products, L.L. Pelling
and General Mills for their support; congratulated West High School for their victory
in the State Boys Basketball Tournament; recognized the Kirkwood Men's
basketball team for winning the National Championship in the Junior College
Division; and the University of Iowa Wrestling Team for finishing first in the NCAA
tournament. The Mayor asked that the matter of controlling beer kegs be placed on
the agenda for April 6.
Council Norton encouraged citizens to watch the movie "Back From the
Brink: Saving America's Cities by Design" on Channel 4.
Council Member O'Donnell noted that the Solon Girls basketball team had
also won a State Championship.
Council Member Kubby acknowledged City High students that won Business
Fair Awards recently.
City Clerk Karr distributed copies of the Council revised meeting schedule per
Council discussion on March 23. The Mayor stated the schedule would be
confirmed at Council's special work session on March 25.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 9:15 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, al C_ou~cil Members present._
rnie W. Lehman, ~wayor
K. K~.rr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City ~;lerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 9, 1998
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry. Absesnt: Champion, Vanderhoef. Staff members present: Dilkes, Karr.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 98-32, Side 2.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could
be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to
pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under
this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction dis-
cussed is completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Champion, Vander-
hoef absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive
session 7:02 p.m.
Council returned to open sesison 7:25 p.m.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn the special meeting
7:28 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Champion, Vanderhoef ab-
sent.
Ernest W. Lehman, 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, 356-5043.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 10, 1998
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry. Absent: Champion, Vanderhoef. Staffmembers present:
Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Handsaker, Schoon, Grosvenor, Mitchell, Miklo,
Yucuis, Furman, Fosse, Fowler. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 98-40 &
98-41, Both Sides; 98-42, Side 2.
The Mayor proclaimed American Red Cross Month - March 1998, Betsy
Tatro accepted; Mental Retardation Awareness Month - March 1998.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lincoln
Elementary students: David Braverman, Edward Rosenquist, Margaret Weirich.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, 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 February
24 as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - January 14.
Housing & Community Development Comm. - December 18, January 15.
Civil Service Comm. -.January 29. Human Rights Comm. - January 26,
February 23. P&R Comm. - February 11. PCRB Comm. - February 17,
February 25.
Receive the following PCRB Reports: 97-2; 97-3; 97-7. Approve
PCRB Mediation Policies/Procedures and Guidelines.
P&Z Comm. - February 19. Public Art Advisory Comm. - February 4
Approve the by-laws dated February 4, as amended.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Club, 1550 S.
First Ave. Class C Liquor License for Gringo's, 115 E. College St. Refund an
unused portion of a Class E Beer Permit for Eagle Food Center #220, 11
Highway 1 West. RES. 98-77, Bk. 119, p. 77, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
RES. 98-78, Bk. 119, p. 78, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 98-79, Bk. 119, p. 79, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for March 24 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
MORMON TREK BOULEVARD CONCRETE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON. FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 98-80, Bk. 119, p. 80, INTENT TO
CONVEY 1702 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOT 36, PART
I-A, MT. PROSPECT ADDITION, TO THE TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR MARCH 24, 1998. RES. 98-81, Bk. 119, p. 81, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for March 24 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
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SCANLON GYMNASIUM COMPLEX IN MERCER PARK, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-82, p. 82, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RELEASE CONCERNING
LIMITATIONS ON DEVELOPMENT AND THE SUBDIVIDER'S OBLIGATIONS
FOR PROVISION OF ON-SITE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
UNDER THE SUBDIVIDER'S AGREEMENT FOR MOUNT PROSPECT PART
VIII, IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST A STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT EASEMENT RELEASE FOR THE SAME PROPERTY. RES. 98-
83, p. 83, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING RENTAL REHABILITATION
LIENS AND FINANCING STATEMENTS (UCC-2 AND UCC-4) FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 712 NORTH LINN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 98-84, p. 84, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER,
WATER MAIN, STORM SEWER, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
LONGFELLOW MANOR, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 98-85, p. 85, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE CORALVILLE-IOWA CITY ANIMAL SHELTER RENOVATION.
RES. 98-86, p. 86, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WATER MAIN PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR MORMON TREK VILLAGE, PHASE II.
Motions: APPROVING POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD FORMAL
MEDIATION POLICIES/PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES FOR FORMAL
MEDIATION.
Correspondence: Dean Rammelsberg regarding care and maintenance.
Dave Stokesbary (City Council Member, Gowrie, Iowa) regarding tax. Mike
Porter regarding downtown bars. Tim Shannon regarding downtown. Carolyn
Cavitt (Stepping-Up Project Chair) regarding keg ordinance. Civil Service
Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s):
Clerk/Typist - Forestry. Neighborhood Council of Iowa City regarding citizen
input. John Shaw (Historic Preservation Commission) regarding requests for
proposal.
Applications for Use of City Plaza, all approved: Debbie Neumeyer
(Junior League of Cedar Rapids raffle ticket sales) - April 18. Clara Oleson
(American Federation of Teachers' Local 716 May Day Celebration) - May 1.
Applications for Use of City Streets and Public Grounds, all approved:
Cathy Weingeist (DTA sidewalk sales) - July 16-20. Ginny Naso (UAY Youth
Flea Market, Chauncey Swan Ramp) - June 13.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Barbara Vinograde stated the Free Medical Clinic was in its 27th year and
reviewed activities at the Clinic. The following individuals appeared regarding
SEATS: Christine Denberg, 1011 Woodlawn; Eileen Cusher, 840 Maggard; Penni
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Nolan, 319 E. Washington; AI Achtner, 1413 Franklin; Marilyn Belman, 922 E.
Jefferson, presented a platform statement from the Advisory Committee for
Equitable Paratransit Service (PEPS); Nancy Ostrognai, 2917 Sweet Briar; Steve
Singer, 360 Samoa Place, read letters from Vivian Hahn, Mike Nowachek, and
Darren Corkery; Leanne Mayhew; Margaret Lawrence, 323 Douglas Ct.; Judy Dare;
Don Schubert; Intesar Duncan; Larry Olson; and Anthony Christianson.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for March
24 on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation on a 4.46 acre
tract located at 500 Foster Road (Louis Condominiums) from Interim Development
Single-Family Residential (IDRS) to Sensitive Areas Overlay-8 (OSA-8) to permit 35
dwelling units and approving a preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef
absent.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
March 24 on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation on
approximately 41 acres located between Lower West Branch Road and Court Street
extended (Windsor Ridge), approximately 4/5 miles west of Taft Avenue from Low
Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Medium Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-8) for 29.1 acres and Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12)
for 11.9 acres. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Champion
and Vanderhoef absent.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for March
24 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation on approximately 24.12 acres
from Interim Development (ID-RS) to Sensitive Areas Overlay-5 (OSA-5) and
approving a preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan for property located at
the east terminus of Hickory Trail (First & Rochester Parts 4,5,6). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to set a public hearing for March
24 on an ordinance approving the preliminary OPDH plan for Walnut Ridge, Parts 6
and 7, a 66.68 acre, 20-lot residential subdivision located at the north terminus of
Kennedy Parkway. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0,
Champion and Vanderhoef absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
"Zoning," Article E, "Commercial and Business Zones," Section 2, Neighborhood
Commercial Zone (CN-1) regarding size restrictions on restaurants. The following
individuals appeared: John Streit, 1512 N. First Ave (C) and Atty. Kirsten Frey,
representing Plum Grove Acres. Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion. Moved by
Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from: Kirsten Frey,
representing Plum Grove Acres. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent. Moved by Norton, seconded
O'Donnell, to continue the public hearing to March 24. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 510, Champion and Vanderhoef absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to March 24 a public
hearing on an ordinance amending the approved preliminary Sensitive Areas
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De~/elopment Plan for Lot 51 of Walden Hills, containing 2.9 acres and located
within the OSA-8, Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone at the northeast corner of Shannon
Drive and Irving Avenue. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0,
Champion and Vanderhoef absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to defer to March 24, a letter to the
Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending that a request to rezone 5.3
acres from Suburban Residential (RS-10) to Planned Commercial (CP2) for property
located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Highway 1 and Landon
Avenue. Tom Anthony, Landmark Engr. and the applicant Harvey Miller appeared.
Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a long-term deer
management plan for Iowa City. Dave Nicholson, 1131 Wylde Green Rd., and Dan
Harbit, 909 Wylde Green Rd., appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-87, Bk. 118,
p. 87, APPROVING A LONG-TERM DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR IOWA CITY.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman,
Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry. Nays: Kubby. Absent: Champion, Vanderhoef.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
Title 9 of the City Code of Iowa City entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter
3, Section 12 herein to amend by ordinance lane usage and pavement markings on
Melrose Avenue from University Heights to Byington Road, be given second vote
for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Champion and
Vanderhoef absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-88, Bk. 119, p.88,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NAPOLEON PARK
ENTRANCE AND PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS to Streb Construction for
$337,892.75. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-89, Bk. 119, p. 89,
ADOPTING THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PLAN. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 98-90, Bk. 119, p. 90,
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 BRW INC. OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, TO PROVIDE FINAL
DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. After discussion, Council
directed staff to negotiate an amendment to the contract to include Phase 3 in the
design. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-91, Bk. 119, p.
91, ADOPTING THE IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE PLAN. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Champion and Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-92, Bk. 119,
p. 92, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE IOWA AVENUE MULTI-USE PARKING FACILITY. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry.
Nays: Kubby. Absent: Champion, Vanderhoef.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-93, Bk. 119,
p. 93, APPROVING LOAN AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, 'THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ORAL-B
LABORATORIES FOR $150,000 OF COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT
ACCOUNT (CEBA) FUNDS AND FOR $40,000 FROM THE CITY TO ASSIST WITH
A FACILITY EXPANSION. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of roll call
vote; Ayes: Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry. Nays: Kubby. Absent:
Champion, Vanderhoef.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-94, Bk.
119, p. 94, CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER, WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING CHARGES, INCLUDING FEES AND PENALTIES, TO JOHNSON
COUNTY FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX.
Customer Services Manager Furman present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 98-95, Bk. 119, p.
95, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
1999. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-96, Bk.
119, p. 96, APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, FOR FISCAL YEARS 1999 THROUGH 2001 AND THE MULTI-YEAR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2002. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, champion and Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 98-97, Bk. 119, p.
97, DIRECTING SALE OF $8,500,000 CORPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS to Harris Trust and Savings Bank for 4.698. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 98-98, Bk. 119, p. 98,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS AT THE SENIOR CENTER AND THE
AFSCME PAY PLAN (Sr. Clerk Typist from grade 6 to 7). Affirmative roll call vote
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unanimous, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-99, Bk. 119, p.
99; AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE LANDFILL DIVISION OF THE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN (Maintenance
Worker I from grade 4 to 7). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Champion
and Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Animal Control
Advisory Bd. - one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending April 5, 2001.
Broadband Telecomre. Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March
13, 1999. Historic Preservation Comm. - one vacancy to fill a three-year term
ending March 29, 2001, representing the Summit Street District. These
appointments will be made at the March 24 Council meeting. P&Z Comm. - two
vacancies to fill five-year terms ending May 1, 2003. These appointments will be
made at the April 7 Council meeting.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to appoint Bill Nowysz, 1025
River St., to the Design Review Comm. to fill an architect position with a term
ending July 1, 1999, and announce one vacancy for a business owner with a term
ending July 1, 2001; and to accept a recommendation by the Steering Committee
of Project Green to reappoint Janet Maas as a trustee of the GREEN Fund for a
three-year term ending March 1, 2001. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 5/0, Champion and Vanderhoef absent.
Council Member Norton stated the Rules Committee would have to schedule
a meeting to discuss the Public Art Bylaws. In response to Norton, Asst. City Mgr.
Helling stated that the Broadband Telecommunications Commission name change
would be coming to Council as an ordinance amendment. Norton reported on the
Iowa League of Cities State Legislative Day attended by Council Member Kubby and
himself; and on the Bowling for Kids Sake fund-raiser.
Council Member Thornberry updated Council on his attendance at the Special
Olympics fund-raiser in the absence of the Mayor; and read a statement concerning
the Highland Avenue construction project.
Council Member Norton also acknowledged the Jump Rope for American
Heart Association fund-raiser recently held.
Council Member O'Donnell acknowledged the letter on the Consent Calendar
from Dean Rammelsberg and thanked citizens for taking the time to write; and
reported on safety concerns surrounding the Summit/Kirkwood intersection. Staff
will follow up on the Summit/Kirkwood matter. O'Donnell stated he had contacted
the Traffic Department regarding the re-painting of traffic lines on streets, and
reported crews would be out as soon as weather permits.
Council Member Kubby reported on her attendance at the Bowling for Kids
Sake fund-raiser; stated her previous request to clean the bike lanes on First
Avenue should also have included Benton Street as a designated bike lane; stated
the last City buses had now been equipped with lifts and encouraged people to take
advantage of the service; invited Council and the public to attend a meeting on
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March 15 explaining how other communities in the country have initiated local
currency.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 10:55 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Champion, Vanderhoef
absent.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk