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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-01-30 Council minutesrevised 2/13/96 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 JANUARY 30, 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. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins (8:30 p.m.), Helling, Holocek, Karr, Franklin, Yucuis. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-1 9 and 96-20, Both Sides. The Mayor presented Citizenship Awards to students of Robert Lucas Elementary School: Stefanie Warner, Emily Carroll, Sarah Heefner, Elizabeth Zeitler. The Mayor proclaimed Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Day - February 10, 1996; Sertoma's Freedom Week- February 11-17, 1996. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the following items and recommenda- tions in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to defer to February 13, 1996 item 4e(2) a resolution accepting the work for the sanitary sewer and water main public improvements for lot 152 and lots 168-179 inclusive of Court Hill-Scott Boulevard Addition, Part IX; and item 4e(3) 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 January 16, 1996, and of the special meeting of January 23, 1996, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment meeting of January 10, 1996. (a) Recommendation by the Board of Adjustment to approve the Board of Adjustment procedural rules dated January 10, 1996, and amended by Board members on January 10, 1996, following review of these proposed procedural rules by the Council Rules Committee. Airport Comm. meeting of December 14, 1995. Civil Service Comm. meeting of December 18, 1995. Human Rights Comm. meeting of December 3, 1995. (a) The Commission recommended the amended by-laws to the City Council at the last meeting. Broadband Telecomre. Comm. meeting of December 18, 1995. Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Mike's Tap, 122 Wright St. Approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for Seatoh's Cash & Carry Market, 1331 Muscatine Ave. Approwng .a,~.!ass "E" Beer Permit for QuikTrip #509, 323 E. Burlington St. Approving a Class 'f Liquor License for Hy~Vee #2, 310 N. First Ave. Approving a Class "E" Liquor License for Hy- Vee #1, 501 Hollywood Blvd. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Givanni's Italian Cafe, 109 East College. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Bo-James, 118 E. Washington St. RES. 96-20, Bk, 115, p. 20, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for February 13, 1996, on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3, "City Utilities," Article E, "Wastewater Treatment Works Indirect Discharge" for the City Code by adding provisions to regulate Holding Tank Waste Transporters (Liquid Waste Haulers). Resolutions: RES. 96-21, Bk. 115, p. 21, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ROHRET ROAD PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES PROJECT, STP-7-3715(1)--70-52. Correspondence: Johnson County Board of Supervisors regarding the Fringe Area Policy Agreement. Johnson County Social Services regarding night bus service. Memoranda from the Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the Council Activities January 30, 1996 Page 2 following positions: Treasury Cashier; Parking Enforcement Attendant. Old Capitol Criterium regarding hotel/motel tax. Ed Barker regarding water/wastewater rates. Letters regarding budget requests from: Annie Huntington Tucker; P&R Comm.; Iowa Arts Festival. Mark Ginsberg regarding funding for the Iowa City Jazz Festival. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Harold Cozad, 412 Douglas Ct., appeared regarding his car being towed and the City procedure for notification. Staff will follow-up. Bud Louis, 500 Foster Rd., noted the large deer population especially in the peninsula area and questioned City plans to control the population. Rodney Alber, 400 First Avenue, appeared regarding City p~ans for water renovation projects and location of wells. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for February 13 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article K, entitled "Environmen- tal Regulations," Section 1, entitled "Sensitive Areas Ordinance," Subsection I, entitled "Steep Slopes," to allow development activities under certain conditions on protected slopes that have been previously altered. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for February 13 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by approving a Sensitive Areas Development Plan for a 0.32 acre property located at 515 and 521 South Linn Street (Kidwell). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations of an approximate .3 acre property located at 1500 Sycamore Street from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to CO-1, Office Commercial (4C's). The following individuals appeared: Arty. Karen Harris, representing Church of Iowa City; Sandy Kuh~mann, Director of 4C's; Paul VanDorpe, 1802 DeForest; Duane Brenneman, 1401 Sunset; and Realtor Mike Cilek, 5 Ashwood Dr. Asst. City Atty. Holecek present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from Paul VanDorpe. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubb¥, seconded by Lehman, that the 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), 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. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the 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). Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby. Nays: Norton. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the 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, be given first vote for consideration. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to accept correspondence from Paula Brandt, President of Friends of Historic Preservation. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance defeated unanimously, 0~7, all Council Members present. Council Activities January 30, 1996 Page 3 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. 96-3711, Bk. 39, p. 5, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," TO ALLOW RECYCLING PROCESSING FACILITIES IN THE I-1, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL, ZONE AND RELATED AMENDMENTS, 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 Norton, that the ordinance be adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 96-3712, Bk. 39, p. 6, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-22, Bk. 115, p. 22, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 79-381, AND ESTABLISHING A DISCOUNT PROGRAM FOR CITY UTILITY SERVICES INCLUDING WATER, WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE, AND/OR RECYCLING FOR QUALIFYING LOW INCOME RESIDENTS. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to amend item #5, Discount Rates, of the resolution to reflect 50% of minimum for water and wastewater, and 75% of minimum for solid waste and recycling. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried, 5/2, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Baker, Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to amend #2a, Discount Programs, Annual Discounts, of the resolution, to remove "Be eligible under the low income criteria and". The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to amend #2b, Discount Programs, Two-Year Discounts, of the resolution to remove "Qualify and". The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on the thrice amended resolution, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the amended resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Baker, to adopt ORD. 96-3714, Bk. 39, p. 8, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopt- ed. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 96-3713, Bk. 39, p. 7, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 96-3715, Bk. 39, p. 9, AMENDING TITLE 14, ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES" OF THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING PROCEDURES FOR DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE AND CLARIFYING METER ACCESS REQUIREMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Council Activities January 30, 1996 Page 4 Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending Title 5, "Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2, "Vehicles for Hire," of the City Code by amending the definition of Taxicab contained in 5-2-1, 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 Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-23, Bk. 115, p. 23, RESCINDING PRIOR RESOLUTION NO. 95-234 AND IN LIEU THEREOF SETTING FEES AND CHARGES WITH RESPECT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF REGULATIONS OF VEHICLES FOR HIRE. City Clerk Karr present for discussion. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to accept correspondence from Charles Hicks, General Manager for Airport Shuttle Service. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-24, Bk. 115, p. 24, CERTIFYING UNPAID WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING CHARGES TO JOHNSON COUNTY FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to amend the resolution by deleting the reference to "water". The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to accept correspondence from Don Kemp. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the amended resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 96-25, Bk. 115, p. 25, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH J. EDAND MARY E. FORAKER FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PORTIONS OF BURLINGTON AND DUBUQUE STREETS IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. In response to Baker, Council agreed to schedule discussion on issues relating to residential development in commercial zones. Affirmative roll cal~ vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Tho Mayor noted the current vacancies: P&Z Corem. ~ One vacancy for a five-year term ending May 1,2001. This appointment will be made at March 26, 1996, meeting of the City Council. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Civil Service Comm.- 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 &NaturalAreas 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. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to re-appoint Howard Horan, 2407 Crestview Ave., to the Airport Comm. to fill one vacancy for a six-year term ending March 1, 2002; to the Historic Preservation Comm.: re-appoint Sue Licht, 9 Norwood Circle, for a three-year term ending March 29, 1999, appoint John Shaw, 10 Belle Vista Place, for the Brown Street District representative, and appoint Doris Malkmus, 1328 Muscatine Ave., for the Moffit Cottage Historic District representative; to the Broadband Telecomm. Corem.: appoint Howard Vernon Ill, 3520 Vista Park Dr. and re-appoint Cordell Jeppsen, 3010 Stanford Ave., to fill two vacancies for three-year terms ending March 13, 1999; appoint Andre Peery, 43 Gryn Ct., to the Human Rights Commission to fill one vacancy for an unexpired term ending January 1, 1997; approve a recommendation of Project GREEN to appoint Bruce Haupert as Trustee of the Green Fund for a three-year term ending March 1, 1999. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. revised 2/13/96 Council Activities January 30, 1996 Page 5 Council Member Baker noted his earlier request for salary figures for full-time, three- quarter time, half-time and one quarter time investigative position for the Human Rights Coordinator. The City Mgr. stated that information would be in the next information packet along with total Board and Commission requests. Council Member Thornberry complimented City staff for their snow removal efforts. He also requested staff follow-up with car towing issues raised by Harold Cozad during public discussion earlier in the evening. Thornberry stated he would be visiting and touring various City departments to see what they do and how they do it. Mayor Novick reported on a phone call received from a citizen who was not satisfied with the snow removal in his area. She reviewed the snow removal policy noting that bus routes and arterial streets were first priority. Council Member Lehman stated he was also impressed with snow removal and asked the City Manager to relay that message to staff. Council Member Kubby reported on the efforts of the Housing Subcommittee of the Council on Disability Rights and Education to conduct a housing survey of accessible features of units to aid in marketing the units to people with disabilities. She urged property owners and managers to contact her or Rita at the Evert Conner Rights and Resources Center for Independent Living for further information. Kubby noted the January 22 memo from the City Manager regarding the environmental assessment of the former S&G Materials site, and questioned whether the site had been cleaned-up. The City Manager said he understood the site had been cleaned-up. Kubby asked that the City run a large display ad in area newspapers regarding the special Council meeting on Transit issues. Staff will follow-up. She reminded Council and the public of the transit teach-in she is hosting on February 3. Council Member Norton reported that the transit survey would be conducted that evening on all transit night routes. Mayor Novick noted Council Member Vanderhoef's remarks the previous evening regarding her desire to discuss the First Avenue/Muscatine intersection and asked if the matter could be scheduled for Council's next work session. Kubby requested neighborhood associations be notified. After discussion, Council requested a drawing of the project and an listing of trees in the area be made by the City Forester. The Mayor announced that Project GREEN had received the Golden Leaf Award from the International Society of Agriculture, Midwestern Chapter and the award was on display in the Civic Center display case, Council Member Norton reported that he had been contacted by an individual in the downtown area regarding a ticket received while clearing snow from spaces outside their businesses. The City Manager encouraged the person to appeal the ticket. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 9:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. ?, , Naomi J.~ NoviclfJMa~yor Mar~ K. Karr, City Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following pro- ceedings and claims is $ . Cumula- tive cost for this calendar year for said publica- tion is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/16/96 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, Peg Fraser presented to the City Council the Parsons Technology Iowa City Hospice Road Races Award. The Mayor presented the following procla- mations: Black History Month - February; Blood Donor Month - January, Mike Paul accepted; Community Fitness Awareness Week - January 14-20, Peg Fraser accepted. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received. or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete from con- sent calendar and defer to January 30, 1996 item 4f(3) a resolution accepting the work for the sanitary sewer and water main public improvements for lot 152 and lots 168-179 inclusive of Court Hill-Scott Boulevard Addition, Part IX; and item 4f(4) a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the Ciw 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, and of the special meeting of January 4, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment meeting of October 11. P&R Comm. meeting of December 13. Airport Comm. meeting of November 9. Historic Preservation Comm. meeting of December 12. P&Z Comm. meeting of January 4. Design Review Comm. meeting of December 18. (a) Recommendation of the Design Review Comm. that the design exte- rior alterations to Space //100, Old Capitol Mall, 201 S. Clinton Street, as presented at the meeting, be approved subject to: {1) The Talbots 0ffical Actions January 16, 1996 Page 2 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, January 4. (a) Recommendations of the HCDC for the reallocation of $150,000 in FY95 HOME funds, $20,000 in FY96 HOME funds, and $41,000 in FY95 CDBG funds to the following projects: SRO Housing for Working Persons Living Alone: Acquisition of a property for SRO Housing $127,000, Supportive Services - $2,000. Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship: Acquisition of two units for affordable rental housing $40,000. Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship: Operational Funding - $35,000. Hawkeye Area Community Action Program: Operational Funding - $10,000. Permit Motions: Class "C" Liquor License for One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St. Class "C" Liquor License for Aoeshe Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St. Class "C" Liquor License for The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St. Class "C" Liquor License for the Union, 121 E. College St. Class "E" Beer Permit for QuikTrip //552, 25 W. Burlington St. Refund an unused portion of a Class "C" Beer Permit for Harris Dis- count, 71 Commercial Dr. Refund an un- used portion of a Class "B" Beer Permit for Iowa City Tennis and Fitness Center, Inc., 2400 N. Dodge St. Special Cless "C" Liquor License for Iowa City Tennis & Fitness Center, 2400 N. Dodge St. RES. 96-1, REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 96-2, IS.SUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 96-3, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED RATE CHANGE AND REDUC- TION IN HOURS OF SERVICE FOR 10WA CITY TRANSIT. Offical Actions January 16, 1996 Page 3 Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,059,845.83 for the period of December 1 through December 31, as recommended by the Finance Direc- tor subject to audit. Resolutions, RES. 96-4, AUTHORIZ- ING 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, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR ROCHESTER HILLS. RES. 96-6, AUTHO- RIZING EXECUTION OF THE SANLTARY SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR LOT 82, WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVI- SION, PART TWO. Correspondence: Jean A. Lakin expressing appreciation for the completion of the Fairview Avenue/High Street Sani- tary Sewer Project. Gregory Kovaciny regarding the amendment to the parking ordinance regarding bicycle parking for new construction. 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 Treat- ment 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 Steer- ing Comm. regarding update and recom- mendation 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, approved. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Derel( 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 incorpo- ration into the contract for public access servic- es; and noted applications were being accepted for staff series. Andrea Rauer, 100 Cardiff Circle, appeared concerning the procedure for Offical Actions January 16, 1996 Page 4 mailing payment of city water bills to an ad- dress in Cedar Rapids. Laura Routh, 1521 Prairie du Chien, commended Council for pas- sage of the sensitive area ordinance and pre- sented photographs of trees cut down at the intersection of St. Anne's Drive and Burash. 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, Commer- cial Office, to CC-2, CommuniW Commercial. Applicant Mary Sundblad, 4047 West Overlook Rd. NE and Lyone Fain, 605 E. Burlington St. appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Tom and Marv Sundblad. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter bV changing the use regulations of an approximate .3 acre property located at 1500 Sycamore Street from RS-5, Low Densiw Single-Family Residential, to CO-1, Office Commercial. The following individ- uals 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. Moved and second- ed to accept correspondence from Don McChristy, Paul VanDorpe, Sand,/ Kuhlmann, Pat Geisel. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to continue the public hearing to January 30. The Mayor de- clared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zon* ing," 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 and seconded to accept correspondence from: Nancy Carlson & area neighbors. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zon- ing," to allow recycling processing facilities in the I-1, General Industrial, zone and related amendments, be given first vote for consider- ation. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Offical Actions January 1 6, 1996 Page 5 Moved and seconded that the 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, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zon- ing," Article S, entitled "Performance Stan- dards," Section lOB, concerning the location of aboveground storage tanks, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to clarify the definition of time and temperature signs, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-7, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF W.B. DEVEL- OPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded 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 intersechon with Newport Road NE. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on plans, specifi- cations, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the Highlander area sanitary sewer, lift station, and force main project. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-8, 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 PUB- LISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. A public hearing was held on the proposed rate increase for water and wastewater fees. Ed Barker, 6 Lime Kiln Lane NE, appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Ed Barker. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation and Offical Actions January 16, 1 996 Page 6 Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to increase wastewater service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances Taxation and Fees", Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to increase water service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on the proposi- tion of the issuance of $6,200,000 General Obligation Bonds of Iowa City, Iowa. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-9, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDI- TIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $6,200,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. A public hearing was held on the issuance of $28,000,O00 General Obligation Bonds of Iowa City, Iowa. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-10, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDI- TIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $28,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Moved and seconded that the rule requir- ing 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, AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS. FINES AND PENALTIES," BY REVIS- ING LANDFILL USE FEES, 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. Steve Smith appeared. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3 entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code by amending proce- dures for discontinuance of service and clarify- ing meter access requirements, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Motor Vehicles and Traffic Chap- ter to Clarify that Bicycles may be locked to parking meters which are equipped with bicycle Offical Actions January 1 6, 1 996 Page 7 racks, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-11, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-12, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREE- MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CON- SULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEER- ING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL. Moved and seconded to defer the resolu- tion approving and authorizing execution of an agreement with J. Ed and Marv E. Foraker for temporary use of public right-of-way for por- tions of Burlington and Dubuque Streets to January 30. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-13, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO AT- TEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GROUNDWATER STORAGE RESER- VOIR PUMP SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PRO- JECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-14, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE ADMINIS- TRATIVE AND AFSCME CLASSIFICATION PLANS BY ADDING ONE FULL-TIME ADMINIS- TRATIVE POSITION AND TWO FULL-TIME AF$CME POSITIONS. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-15, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-16, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO ENTER INTO A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREE- MENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TRANSIT CAPITAL FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION UNDER 49 U.S.C. SECTION 5309. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-17, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING $127,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT Offical Actions January 16, 1996 Page 8 (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNER- SHIPS (HOME) FUNDING FOR A PROJECT TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR WORKING PERSONS LIVING ALONE (SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY HOUSING). Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-18, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING $40,000 IN FY95 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) FUNDING FOR THE GREATER IOWA CITY HOUSING FELLOWSHIP TO ACQUIRE TWO UNITS FOR AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING. Moved and seconded to adopt a resolution approving $25,000 in FY95 and $10,000 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). Moved and seconded to amend the resolution by allocating $30,000 to the Hous- ing Fellowship and $10,000 to HACAP. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried. The Mayor declared R~cS. 96-19, AUTHORIZ- ING AND APPROVING $25,000 IN FY95 AND $5,000 IN FY96 HOME INVESTMENT PART- NERSHIPS {HOME) FUNDING FOR THE GREAT- ER IOWA CITY HOUSING FELLOWSHIP AND $10,000 IN FY96 HOME FUNDING FOR THE HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PRO- GRAM FOR OPERATIONAL EXPENSES adopt- ed. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Civil Service Comm. - One vacancy for a six- year term ending April 1, 2002; P&Z Corem. - 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 meeting of the City Council. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Comm. - One vacancy for a six-year term ending March 1, 2002; Historic Preservation Comm. - Two vacancies - one at- large and one a Brown Street District represen- tative - for three-year term ending March 29, 1999; Broadband Telecomre. 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 Janu- ary 30, meeting of the Citv Council. The Mayor noted the vacancy on the Historic Preservation Comm. for a representa- Offical Actions January 16, 1996 Page 9 rive of the Moffitt Cottage Historic District for a three-year term ending March 29, 1999 will be re-advertised. Moved and seconded 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 Eng- lish be reappointed to the Riverfront and Natu- ral Areas Comm. as a representative of the County for a three-year term ending January 1, 1999. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn 11:25 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. For a more detailed & complete description of Council Activities & Disbursements, see Office of City Clerk and Finance Department. s/NAOMI J. NOVICK, MAYOR s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Submitted for publication ~ 1125/96. Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following pro- ceedings and claims is ~ . Cumula- tive cost for this calendar year for said publica- tion is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/23/96 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6;30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved and seconded that the 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 be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 96- 3708, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE S, ENTITLED "PERFORMANCE STANDARDS," SECTION lOB, CONCERNING THE LOCATION OF ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 96- 3709, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," CLARIFY- ING THE DEFINITION OF TIME AND TEMPERA- TURE SIGNS. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to increase wastewater service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "'Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to increase water service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa. be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3 entitled "City Utilities" of the Code by amending procedures for discontinuance of service and clarifying meter access requirements be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Official Actions January 23, 1996 Page 2 Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 96- 3710, AMENDING THE MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC CHAPTER TO CLARIFY THAT BICYCLES MAY BE LOCKED TO PARKING METERS WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH BICY- CLE RACKS. Moved and seconded by Lehman, to ad- journ 6:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the mo- tion carried. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the CiW Clerk. s/NAOMI J. NOVICK, MAYOR s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Submitted for publication - 1/25/96. 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 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 M~nth - February 1996; Blood Donor Month - January 1996, Mike Paul accepted; Community Fitness Awareness Week - January 14-20, 1996, Peg Fraser accepted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete from the consent calendar and defer to January 30, 1996 item 4f(3) a resolution accepting the work for the sanitary sewer and water main public improvements for lot 152 and lots 168- 179 inclusive of Court Hill-Scott Boulevard 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 1 9, 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 Corem. 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 o} $150,000 in FY95 HOME funds, $20,000 in FY96 HOME funds, and $41,000 in FY95 CDBG funds tothe 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 - $40,000. Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship: Operational Funding * $35,000. Hawkeye Area Community Action Program: Operational Funding - $10,O00. Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for One-Eyed Jake's, 18- 20 S. Clinton St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Aoeshe Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St, Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for the Union, 121 E. College St. Approving a Council Activities January 16, 1996 Page 2 Class "E" Beer Permit for QuikTrip //552, 25 W. Burlington St. Refund an unused portion of a Class "C" Beer Permit for Harris Discount, 71 Commercial Dr. Refund an unused portion of a Class "B" Beer Permit for Iowa City Tennis and Fitness Center, Inc., 2400 N, Dodge St. Approving a Special Class "C" Liquor License for Iowa City Tennis & Fitness Center, 2400 N. Dodge St. RES. 96-1, Bk. 115, p. 1, REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 96-2, Bk. 115, p. 2, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 96-3, Bk. 115, p. 3, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for February 6, 1995 at 6:30 ON THE PROPOSED RATE CHANGE AND REDUCTION IN HOURS OF SERVICE FOR IOWA CITY TRANSIT. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,059,845.83 for the period of December 1 through December 31, 1995, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Resolutions, 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, 710, 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 Council Activities January 16, 1996 Page 3 Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to accept correspondence from: Tom and Mary Sundblad. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, a~l 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, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to continue the public hearing to January 30, 1996. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article D, entitled "Residential Zones," Section 5, entitled "Neighborhood Conservation Residential Zone (RNC-12)," to clarify the number of roomers permitted in duplex units in the RNC~12 zone. Nancy 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, 710, 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 Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article S, entitled "Performance Standards," Section lOB, concerning the location of aboveground storage tanks, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to clarify the definition of time and temperature signs, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, 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 Member~ present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to submit a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending denial of a request to rezone 38.22 acres from County A-l, Rural, to County RS, Suburban Residential, for property located in Fringe Area 4 on the west side of Prairie du Chien Road approximately '~-mile north of its intersection with Newport Road NE (Jim Anderson). PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. After discussion Council directed staff to contact the County regarding the status of the Fringe Area Agreement and suggested scheduling the matter for informal discussion on January 29. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Activities January 16, 1996 Page 4 A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the Highlander area sanitary sewer, lift station, and force main project. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. No one appeared. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 96~8, Bk. 115, p. 8, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHLANDER AREA SANITARY SEWER, LIFT STATION, AND FORCE MAIN PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS at 10:30 a.m. February 6, 1996. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. 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 consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Vanderhoef, Baker. Nays: Thornberry. A public hearing was held on the proposition of the issuance of $6,200,000 General Obligation Bonds of Iowa City, Iowa. No one appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 96-9, Bk. 115, p. 9, INSTITUT- 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, 7/0, 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 call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Steve Smith appeared. Council Activities January 16, 1996 Page 5 Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3 entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code by amending procedures for discontinuance of service and clarifying meter access requirements, be given first vote for consideration. Public Works Director Schmadeke, Water Division Supt. Moreno, and Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending the Motor Vehicles and Traffic Chapter to Clarify that Bicycles may be locked to parking meters which are equipped with bicycle racks, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-11, Bk. 115, p. 11, REPEALING RESOLUTION 94-21 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND APPROVING A NEW RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF FORMAL COUNCIL MEETINGS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 96-12, Bk. 115, p. 12, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt a resolution approving and authorizing execution of an agreement with J. Ed and Mary E. Foraker for temporary use of public right- of-way for portions of Burlington and Dubuque Streets. After discussion, moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer the resolution to January 30, 1996. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-13, Bk. 115, p. 13, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR 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. Council Activities January 16, 1996 Page 6 Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 96-17, Bk. 115, p. 17, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING $127,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) FUNDING FOR A PROJECT TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR WORKING PERSONS LIVING ALONE (SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY HOUSING). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 96-18, Bk. 115, p. 18, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING $40,000 IN FY95 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) FUNDING FOR THE GREATER IOWA CITY HOUSING FELLOWSHIP TO ACQUIRE TWO UNITS FOR AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Lehman, to adopt a resolution approving $25,000 in FY95 and $10,000 in FY96 Home Investment Partnerships funding for the Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship and 910,000 in FY96 Home funding for the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP). Kubby stated she would be abstaining as she is a member of the HACAP Board. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Community Development Coordinator Milkman present for discussion. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to amend the resolution by allocating $30,000 ($25,000 and $5,000) to the Housing Fellowship and 910,O00 to HACAP. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried, 41211, 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 925,000 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 Comm. - Two vacancies - one at-large and one a Brown Street 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/O, 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. Council Activities January 16, 1996 Page 7 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. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 23, 1996 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6;30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Arkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Yucuis, Smith. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 96-13, Side 1. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, 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 second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 96-3708, Bk. 39, p. 2, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE S, ENTITLED "PERFORMANCE STANDARDS," SECTION 10B, CONCERNING THE LOCATION OF ABOVE- GROUND STORAGE TANKS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 96-3709, Bk. 39, p. 3, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," CLARIFYING THE DEFINITION OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE SIGNS. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick. Nays: Baker. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded bv Lehman, that the ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to increase wastewater service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, (by 15%) 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 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 second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3 entitled "City Utilities" of the Code by amending procedures for discontinuance of service and clarifying meter access requirements 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 Baker, seconded by Norton, to adopt 0RD. 96-3710, Bk. 39, p. 4, AMENDING THE MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC CHAPTER TO CLARIFY THAT BICYCLES MAY BE LOCKED TO PARKING METERS WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH BICYCLE RACKS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 6:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council'Members present. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk