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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 13, 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, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin,
Schmadeke, Fosse, Council Minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-22, Side 2; 96-26, Both
Sides.
The Mayor presented Citizenship Awards to Julie Dwyer and Rick Kron, students of
Regina Elementary School.
Moved by Lehman, 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 the regular meeting of January 30, 1996,
and of the special meeting of February 6, 1996, as published, subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. meeting of January 25,
1996, February 1, 1996; Bd. of Appeals meeting of October 30, 1995, December 11,
1995.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Beer Permit for DeliMart //2, 1920
Lower Muscatine Rd. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for Hy-Vee Food Store //1,
501 Hollywood Blvd. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for Hy-Vee //2, 310 N. First
Ave. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for Hy-Vee Food Store//3, 1201 N. Dodge St.
Approving a Class "E" Liquor License for Econofoods //473, 1987 Broadway.
Approving a Class "E" Liquor License for John's Grocery, 401 E. Market St. Approwng
a Class "B" Beer Permit for Fries BBQ & Grill, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd. Approving
a Class C Liquor License for The Fieldhouse, 111 E. College St. RES. 96-26, Bk. 115,
p. 26, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 96-27, Bk. 115, p. 27, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for February 27, 1996, TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1996 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997, THE PROPOSED
THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AND ALSO THE SEVEN YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVE-
MENTS PROGRAM. RES. 96-28, Bk. 115, p.28, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING for
February 27, 1996, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1996 CURB RAMP PROJECT.
Resolutions, Bk. 115: RES. 96-29, p. 29, 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.
RES. 96-30, p. 30, 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. RES. 96-31, p.31,AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 434 CRESTVIEW AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96~32, p. 32,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 416 SOUTH DODGE STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-33, p. 33, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A COMMON AREA ACCESS EASE-
MENT AND AWATER MAIN AND UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOTS 3 AND 4,
D & L SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE A
SUBSTITUTED WATER MAIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE SAME PROPERTY.
Council Activities
Regular Council Meeting
February 13, 1996
Page 2
RES. 96-34, p. 34, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL
LEACHATE CONTROL SYSTEM PROJECT.
Correspondence: Memorandum from the Traffic Engineer regarding parking on
south side of Pepper Drive from Birch Street west to Sandusky Drive. Larry Molnar
regarding the transit public hearing. Dave Couchman regarding transit issues. Annie
Tucker regarding funding for mediation. Correspondence regarding transit system from:
Rockne Foreman, Jason Moritz, Marsha Hucke, Julie Talbot, Chris Roberts, Val Mowry,
Sara Beth Schneider, Kirsten Phillips. Request and petition from Helen Letoroe PTA
Safety Comm. and concerned Letoroe parents regarding adult crossing guard.
Michaelanne Widness regarding design for First Ave. improvements. Rodney & Bethann
Alber regarding Iowa City water supply & facilities project.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Rodney & Bethann AIber, 400 First Avenue, presented a statement regarding City plans
for water renovation projects and location of wells. Mike Finley, 715 S. F~rst Ave., appeared
regarding the First Avenue widening project, stated his concerns for the safety of school
children, and his desire not to widen the street to four lanes. Judy Ploessl, 134 Raven St.,
Helen Letoroe PTA Safety Comm., appeared supporting a petition for a crossing guard at
Dartmouth and Washington Streets. Staff will follow-up.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for February 27
on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article H, "Industrial Zones," to
allow the outdoor storage of recyclable materials in the I-1 zone as an accessory use to a
recycling processing facility by special exception. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6~0, Baker absent.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to set a pubhc hearing for February 27 on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," to allow temporary real estate sales
centers in residential zones. The Mayor declared the motion camed, 6/0, Baker absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for February
27 on an ordinance amending the Conditional Zoning Agreement for the D&L Subdivision,
located southeast of the intersection of Highway 1 and Sunset Street, to eliminate the
requirement to provide access to property to the south. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 6~0, Baker absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled
"Zoning," Article K, entitled "Environmental Regulations," Section !, entitled "Sensitive Areas
Ordinance," Subsection I, entitled "Steep Slopes," to allow consideration of development
activities within areas containing previously altered slopes. Richard Rhodes, 2014 Rochester
Ave. and John Moreland, 2602 Rochester Ave. appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Richard Rhodes. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by
Norton, to continue the public hearing to February 27, 1996. 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 approving
a Sensitive Areas Development Plan and changing the use regulations from PRM, Planned High
Density Multi-Family Residential Zone, to PRM-0SAo Planned High Density Multi-family
Residential - Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone for a 0.32 acre property located at 517 S. Linn
Street (Kidwell). No one appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to continue the
public hearing to February 27, 1996. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7~0, all Council Members present.
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Regular Council Meeting
February 13, 1996
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Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 96-3716, Bk. 39, p. 10, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CONDITION-
ALLY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY .3 ACRE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1500 SYCAMORE STREET FROM RS-5, LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL, TO CO-1, COMMERCIAL OFFICE (4C's), 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 Member
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
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), be given
second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 611, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby, Lehman. Nays:
Norton. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held 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). Mike
Olin, representing Roto~Rootar, 850 Capitol St., appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter
3, "City Utilities," Article E, "Wastewater Treatment Works Indirect Discharge" of the City
Code by adding provisions to regulate holding tank waste transporters (liquid waste haulers),
be given first vote for considerations. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-35, Bk. 115, p. 35,
APPROVING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATION FOR THE CITIZEN BUILDING
PROJECT. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted 6/1, with the following division of roll
call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick. Nays: Thornberry.
Absent: None.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-36, Bk. 115, p. 36,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHLANDER AREA SANITARY SEWER, LIFT
STATION, AND FORCE MAIN PROJECT to Maxwell Construction for $224,720.12. City Engr.
Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-37, Bk. 115, p. 37,
TEMPORARILY CLOSING PORTIONS OF MADISON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. City
Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-38, Bk. 115, p. 38,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER TRAIL, IOWA MEMORIAL
UNION BRIDGE TO IOWA AVENUE PROJECT, STP-E-3715(3)--8V-52 to Peterson Contractors,
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Regular Council Meeting
February 13, 1996
Page 4
Inc., for $194,163.42. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-39, Bk. 115, p. 39,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A DRAINAGE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN ROBERT H.
WOLF AND ERMA J. WOLF, HUSBAND AND WIFE, (COLLECTIVELY "WOLFS"), J.E.B.B.L.C.,
AN IOWA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("J.E.B.B."), BART SCHUCHERT AND GENE
SCHUCHERT, (COLLECTIVELY "SCHUCHERTS"), SHAM RUSSELL AND ANGELINE M.
RUSSELL, (COLLECTIVELY "RUSSELLS"), ACE AUTO RECYCLERS, INC. AN IOWA
CORPORATION ("ACE") AND CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AN IOWA MUNICIPAL CORPORA-
TION ("CITY"). City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7~0, all Council Members present, The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
In response to the City Mgr., City Engr. Fosse updated Council on the Public Works
Design Standards currently being reviewed by P&Z, noting it was scheduled for action at the
P&Z meeting of March 7. After discussion, Council agreed to wait for a recommendation from
P&Z, remove the item from their work session of February 20, and d~rected staff to explore
with P&Z the possibility of adopting a portion of the standards. Staff will follow-up.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council Meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD, 96-3717, Bk. 39, p. 11, AMENDING TITLE 5, "BUSINESS AND LICENSE
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, "VEHICLES FOR HIRE," SUBSECTION 1, "DEFINITIONS," OF
THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING THE D[~FINITION OF TAXICAB, be finally adopted at th~s
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, 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.
Regarding Agenda item #12, Resolution 96-39, Council Member Lehman verified the
agreement was for the drainage ditch only. The City Arty. stated the agreement involves
public and private properties.
The Mayor noted the current 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 & 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. P&Z Comm. - One vacancy for a five-year term ending May 1, 2001; St.
Center Comm. - one vacancy for an unexpired term ending December 31, 1997. These
appointments will be made at March 26, 1996, meeting of the City Council.
Council Member Norton reported on his visit to the Veterans Hospital; stated he would
be following up on the emergency plan for responding to a break in the Coralwile dam with
Emergency Management Commission; reported on a Longfellow Neighborhood Association
meeting; and discussion on the Ralston Creek Trail.
Council Member Kubby thanked the Greater Iowa City Fellowship for voluntarily
agreeing to a payment in lieu of property taxes for low income housing, and encouraged other
congregations to do the same.
Council Member Lehman reported on his tour of the Citizen Budding and the incredible
job to renovate the building into apartments.
Council Member Thornberry stated his concern with the gender make-up being
mentioned each time a Board or Commission vacancy is announced. The Mayor stated the
gender make-up was announced in an effort to strive for gender balance on City Boards and
Commissions. Thornberry noted his mother was a recent patient at Mercy Hospital.
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Regular Council Meeting
February 13, 1996
Page 5
Council Member Vanderhoef referenced the letter included in Council packet
congratulating Police Officer AI Mebus on his completion of training in the Training for
Intervention Procedures (TIPS) program.
Council Member Baker referenced the Press Citizen editorial supporting the Human
Rights Commission request for staff, noting Council had already acted favorably on the
investigator position request, and stated his displeasure with the editorial remarks against the
Commission. Baker referenced information furnished to Council regarding construction permit
fees in the State, noting Iowa City had lower fees than most other cities in the State including
Coralville. In response to phone calls, Baker stated he was unaware of any proposed City
ordinance requiring all businesses to provide health insurance for their employees. Baker
reiterated his desire to schedule Council discussion to review zoning ordinances/requirements
for development of the Near South Side concerning commercial/residential uses.
In response to concerns expressed by Council Member Thornberry regarding gender
balance and Board/Commission vacancies, Council Member Kubby stated her desire to
maintain the present practice in hopes the gender information would encourage applicants.
Mayor Novick referenced copies of information furnished to Council on a parking ticket
(Cathleen McCready) matter and requested further information; noted the letter from Lynne
Stamus regarding raised planters for persons with disabilities and stated the Parks Department
was already communicating with the individual; and reported that eight deer had been sighted
swimming from the peninsula to Park Road.
The City Mgr. stated that Human Service Planner Severson would be presenting the
Aid to Agencies information to Council at their February 14 meeting. Council asked the City
Mgr. to commend the Police and Fire Departments for their handling the President's visit the
previous week-end.
The City Atty. reported she was currently in the final stages of interviewing for the
Asst. City Atty. position.
Moved by Kubb¥, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 9:35 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Nahmi J. ~ovi~k, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/30/96
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ceedings and claims is $ . Cumula-
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tion is $
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,
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 Hospi-
talized Veterans Day - February 10; Sertoma's
Freedom Week - February 11-17.
Moved and seconded that the following
items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as amended and to defer to February
13 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, utiliW 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 and of
the special meeting of January 23 as pub-
lished, subject to corrections, as recom-
mended by the CiW Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Bd. of Adjustment meeting of January 10.
{a) Recommendation by the Board of
Adjustment to approve the Board of
Adjustment procedural rules dated
January 10 and amended by Board
members on January 10 following
review of these proposed procedural
rules by the Council Rules Committee.
Airport Comm. meeting of December 14.
Civil Service Comm. meeting of December
18. Human Rights Corem. meeting of
December 3.
{a) The Commission recommended
the amended by-laws to the City
Council at the last meeting.
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January 30, 1996
Page 2
Broadband Talecomm. Comm. meeting of
December 18, 1995.
Permit Motions: Class "C" Liquor
License for R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St.
Outdoor Service A~'ea for R.T.'s, 826 S.
Clinton St. Class "C" Liquor License for
Mike's Tap, 122 Wright St. Class "C" Beer
Permit for Seatoh's Cash & Carry Market,
1331 Muscatine Ave. Class "E" Beer
Permit for Ouik~.rip #509, 323 E. Burling-
ton St. Class 'J~" Liquor License for H¥-
Vee//2,310 N. First Ave. Class "E" Liquor
License for Hy-Vee #1, 501 Hollywood
Blvd. Class "C" Liquor License for
Givanni's Italian Cafe, 109 East College.
Class "C" Liquor License for Bo-James,
118 E. Washington St. RES. 96-20, ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a
public hearing for February 13 on an ordi-
nance ar.~snding Title 14, Chapter 3, "CiW
Utilities," Article E, "Wastewater Treat-
ment Works Indirect Discharge" for the
City Code by adding provisions to regulate
Holding Tank Waste Transporters.
Resolutions: RES. 96-21, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE ROHRET ROAD
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES PROJECT, STP-7-
3715(1 )--70-52.
Correspondence: Johnson CounW
Board of Supervisors regarding the Fringe
Area Policy Agreement. Johnson CounW
Social Services regarding night bus ser-
vice. Memoranda from the Civil Service
Comm. submitting certified lists of appli-
cants for the 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 CiW Jazz
Festival.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Harold Cozad, 412 Douglas Ct., appeared
regarding his car being towed and the City
procedure for notification. Bud Louis, 500
Foster Rd., noted the large deer population
especially in the peninsula area and questioned
CiW plans to control ~he population. Rodney
Alber, 400 First Avenue, appeared regarding
City plans for water renovation projects and
location of wells.
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January 30,1996
Page 3
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for February 13 on an ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article
K, entitled "Environmental Regulations," Sec-
tion 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.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for February 13 on an ordinance amending
the Zoning Chapter by approving a Sensitive
Areas Development Plan for a 0.32 acre proper-
ty located at 515 and 521 South Linn Street.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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. The following individ-
uals appeared: Arty. Karen Harris, representing
Church of Iowa City; Sandy Kuhlmann, Director
of 4C's; Paul VanDorpe, 1802 DeForest; Duane
Brenneman, 1401 Sunset; and Realtor Mike
Cilek, 5 Ashwood Dr. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Paul VanDorpe.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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, be given first vote
for consideration. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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, Commer-
cial Office, to CC-2, Community Commercial.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zon-
ing," Article D, entitled "Residential Zones,"
Section 5, entitled "Neighborhood Conservation
Residential Zone," to clarify the number of
roomers permitted in duplex units in the RNC-
12 zone, be given first vote for consideration.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Paula Brandt, President of Friends of
Historic Preservation. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. The Mayor declared the ordi-
nance defeated.
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January30, 1996
Page 4
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 0RD. 96-3711,
AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED
"ZONING," TO ALLOW RECYCLING PROCESS-
ING FACILITIES IN THE I-1, GENERAL INDUS-
TRIAL, ZONE AND RELATED AMENDMENTS,
be voted on for final passage at this time. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded that the ordinance be adopted at this
time.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 96-
3712, 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 PARK-
ING REGULATIONS SECTION OF THE ZONING
CHAPTER.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
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. Moved and seconded to amend
item //5, Discount Rates, of the resolution to
reflect 50% of minimum for water and waste-
water, and 75% of minimum for solid waste
and recycling. The Mayor declared the motion
to amend carried. Moved and seconded to
amend #2a, Discount Programs, Annual Dis-
counts, of the resolution, to remove "Be eligible
under the low income criteria and". The Mayor
declared the motion to amend carried. Moved
and seconded to amend #2b, Discount Pro-
grams, Two-Year Discounts, of the resolution
to remove "Qualify and". The Mayor declared
the motion to amend carried. The Mayor de-
clared the amended resolution adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 96-
3714, AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FINANCES,
TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHED-
ULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS,
FINES AND PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE,
TO INCREASE WATER SERVICE CHARGES
AND FEES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 96-
3713, AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FINANCES
TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHED-
ULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS,
FINES AND PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE,
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January 30, 1996
Page 5
TO INCREASE WASTEWATER SERVICE
CHARGES AND FEES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 96-
3715, AMENDING TITLE 14, ENTITLED "CITY
UTILITIES" OFTHE CITY CODE BY AMENDING
PROCEDURES FOR DISCONTINUANCE OF
SERVICE AND CLARIFYING METER ACCESS
REQUIREMENTS.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Title 5, "Business and License Regu-
lations," Chapter 2, "Vehicles for Hire," of the
City Code by amending the definition of Taxi-
cab contained in 5-2-1, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
23, RESCINDING PRIOR RESOLUTION NO. 95-
234 AND IN LIEU THEREOF SETTING FEES
AND CHARGES WITH RESPECT TO THE AD-
MINISTRATION OF REGULATIONS OF VEHI-
CLES FOR HIRE. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Charles Hicks,
General Manager for Airport Shuttle Service.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
24, CERTIFYING UNPAID WASTEWATER,
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING CHARGES TO
JOHNSON COUNTY FOR COLLECTION IN THE
SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Moved
and seconded to amend the resolution by
deleting the reference to "water". The Mayor
declared the motion to amend carried. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from
Don Kemp. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
25, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECU-
TION 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 IN
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
The 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 meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor noted the previously an-
nounced 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 Febru-
ary 27 meeting of the City Council.
Council Activities
January 30, 1996
Page 6
Moved and seconded 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 Preser-
vation Comm. to fill three vacancies for three-
year terms ending March 29, 1999: re-appoint
Sue Licht, 9 Norwood Circle, appoint John
Shaw, 10 Belle Vista Place, for the Brown
Street District representative, and appoint Doris
Malkmus, 1328 Muscatlne Ave., for the Moffit
Cottage Historic District representative; to the
Broadband Talecomm. Comm. to fill two va-
cancies for three-year terms ending Mamh 13,
1999: appoint Howard Vernon Ill, 3520 Vista
Park Dr. and re-appoint Cordell Jeppsen, 3010
Stanford Ave.,; appoint Andre Peary, 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:55 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in the office of the CiW
Clerk.
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
Submitted for publication 2/8/96
Subject to change as finalized by the City
Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office, 356-§040.
The cost of publishing the following pro-
ceedings and claims is ~ . Cumula*
rive cost for this calendar year for said publica-
tion is ~
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/6/96
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.
A public hearing was held on proposed
reduction in Transit service. The following
individuals appeared: Larry Molnar, 700 Manor
Dr.; Leanne Mayhew, Taylor Dr.; Geoffrey
Hacker, 1100 Arthur Apt. I-2; Melanie Justice,
2151 Taylor Dr.; David Weldon, 329 Samoa
Ct.; Deborah Michelfelder, 403 3rd Ave., Coral-
ville; Intesar Duncan, 1229 Burns; Lori Bears,
2801 Bon-Aire; Doug Tauchen, Systems Unlim-
ited; Lyone Fein 605 E. Burlington //2; Ed
Clopton, 519 N. Governor St.; Delores "Dee"
Capps, 8on-Aire //65; Elyse Miller, 1215 2rid
Ave.; Dennis Keitel, 1696 Ridge Rd.; Feather
Lacey, 307 3rd Ave.; Laura Carstensen, 808
Oakcrest //1; Maureen Patterson, 273
Haywood Dr.; Susie Nehdng, 1209 Highland
Ave.; LeRoy Huey, 1205 Laura Dr., Lot 118;
Marsha Hucke, 418 Hawaii Ct.; Susan Lower,
Highway 1 West; Mike Hajdu, 324 N. Lucas;
Tony Bimbaum, 427 S. 1st Ave.; Marjorie
Hayden Strait, 1314 Pine St.; John Gross, 820
Kirkwood, representing Downtown Transit &
Parking Committee; Victoria Gilpin, 1807 E.
Court, business address of 114 S. Clinton; Phil
Shive, 1134 Denbigh Dr., Sweets and Treats
Old Capitol Mall; Robyn Wheeler, 1244 Sunset
St.; Nancy Overstreet, Goodwill Industries;
Benjamin Bonte, 1100 Oakcrest St. Apt. E;
John Murphy, Coralville, Bremers; Joe
Daringer, 2419 Lakeside; Marta Heffner, 1030
Bowery St.; David Couchman, 2709 Wayne
Ave.; Cheryl Bailey, 1131 Flowell St.; Holly
Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct.; Michael Orthel,
522 Hawkeye Ct.; Jim Patterson, 273
Haywood Dr.; Barbara Vinagrade, 728 Grant
St.; Ann Silander, 728, Grant St.; Richard
West, 802 Washington St.; Doris Jean Sheriff,
915 Oakcrest St.; and Lorry Schroeder, 1615
Abet Ave. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from: Shirley Leonard;
Gretchen Demkiewicz; Colin Gordon; Laurie
Clements, American Federation of Teachers;
William L. Gorman, Systems Unlimited; and
Official Actions
February 6, 1996
Page 2
petition submitted by Geoffrey Hacker. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to approve a tenta-
tive agreement between the City of Iowa City
and the American Federation of State, County,
and Municipal Employees, Local 183, AFL-CIO,
for a Collective Bargaining Agreement to be
effective July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1999.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to approve a tenta-
tive agreement between the City of Iowa City
and the Iowa City Association of Professional
Firefighters, Local 610, IAFF, AFL-CIO, for a
Collective Bargaining Agreement to be effective
July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:45 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.
s/NAOMI NOVICK, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
Submitted for publication 2/12/96.
revised 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 96-19 and 96-20, Both Sides.
The Mayor presented Citizenship Awards to students of Robert Lucas Elementary
School: Stefanie Warner, Emily Carroll, Sarah Heelher, 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 s~gn 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 1 O,
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 1 O, 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. Approving a Class "E"
Beer Permit for QuikTrip #509, 323 E. Burlington St. Approving a Class "C" 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 Givenni's
Italian Care, 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. Joltrison 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 plans 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 1, 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 1600 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
Kuhlmann, 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 Kubby, 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, 710, 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 Tide 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. 96-371 2, 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, 7~0, 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. ED AND 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 call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: P&Z Comm. - 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 & 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.
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 Telecomre. Comm.:
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 Councd Members present.
Council Activities
January 30, 1996
Page 5
revised 2/13/g6
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. 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.
xt COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 30, 1996
Iowa City C-~¥ Council, regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding, Council I~embers present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins (8:30 p.m.), Helling, Holocek, Karr,
Franklin, Yucuis. Coun(~ minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-19,and 96-20, Both Sides.
The Mayor preseh?d Citizenship Awards to students of!Robert Lucas Elementary
School: Stefanie Warner, Exmily Carroll, Sarah Heefner, Elizabeth~eitler.
The Mayor proclaim~,d Salute to Hospitalized Veterans pay - February 10, 1996;
Sertoma's Freedom Week - F~,bruary 11-17, 1996.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the fo I~ving items and recommenda-
tions in the Consent Calendar bbxreceived, or approved, and~r adopted as amended and to
defer to February 13, 1996 item 4~(2) a resolution acce )ti~ he work for the sanitary sewer
and water main public improvement~ for lot 1 52 and lots 16 79 inclusive of Court Hill-Scott
Boulevard Addition, Part IX; and iten~x4e(3) a resolution a[ the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest the release of a v~atermain easemE
utility and access easement located i~Court
approve and execute a substituted street,
the same property:
Approval of Official Council
and of the special meeting
as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissi~
1996.
(a) Recommendation by the
Adjustment procedural rules
members on January 10, 1
rules by the Council Rule,'
Airport Comm. meeting of 14,
December 18, 1995. Human hts Comm.
and a of a private street,
Addition Part IX, and to
and access easement agreement for
ular meeting of January 16, 1996,
published, subject to corrections,
~s: Bd. of Adjustment meeting of January 1 O,
of Adjustment to approve the Board of
~uary 10, 1996, and amended by Board
~g review of these proposed procedural
Civil Service Comm. meeting of
ng of December 3, 1995.
(a) The Commission
the last meeting.
Broadband Telecomre.
Permit Motions: A
St. Approving an Outd(
Class "C" Liquor Licen.,
Permit for Seaton's
Beer Permit for Qui~
License for Hy-Vee
Vee //1, 501 Holl
Italian Care,
118E.
ordinance an
Treatment
regulate H(
Re
ROHRET
)mmended the am~ by-laws to the City Council at
meeting of
a Class "C" Liquor
Service Area for R.T.'s,
for Mike's Tap, 122 Wright
&CarryMarket, 1331
//509, 323 E. Burlington St.
310 N. First Ave. Approving
Blvd. Approving a Class "C"
College. Approving a Class "C"
St. RES. 96-20, Bk. 115, p. 20, ISSUE
Hearings: Setting a public hearing for
riding Title 14, Chapter 3, "City Utilities,"
Indirect Discharge" for the City Code by
8, 1995.
~nse for R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton
S. Clinton St. Approving a
a Class "C" Beer
i a Class "E"
a Class "C" Liquor
E" Liquor License for Hy-
License for Givanni's
;ense for Bo-James,
~CING PERMIT.
~ry 13, 1996, on an
E, "Wastewater
provisions to
Tank Waste Transporters (Liquid Waste Haulers).
RES. 96-21, Bk. 115, p. 21, ACCEPTING THE ~/ORK FOR THE
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, 199~
Page 5
Council Mar
quarter time,
Coordinator. The City
along with total Board
Council Member
He also
discussion earlier in the
City departments to
Mayor Novick re
with the snow removal in his
routes and arterial streets were
Council Member Lehman
the City Manager to relay that
Council Member Kubby
Council on Disability Rights and
of units to aid in marketing
and managers to contact her or
Independent Living for furt
Manager regarding the environmental
questioned whether the site had been c
site had been cleaned-up, Kubby asked tf
regarding the special Council meetin
Council and the public of the transit
Council Member Norton rep~
evening on all transit night routes.
Mayor Novick noted Cour
regarding her desire
could be scheduled for Coun
associations be notified. Afte~
listing of trees in the area
GREEN had received the
Midwestern Chapter anc
Council Membe
downtown area
businesses. The
Moved by
motion carried u~
Baker noted his earlier request for salary figures for fu
and one quarter time investigative position for the
It. stated that information would be in the next in
Commission requests.
~plimented City staff for their
with car towing issues raised by Ha
~g. Thornberry stated he would be
~hey do and how they do it.
a phone call received from a
She reviewed the
he wes also '
sage to staff.
on the
to condu~
~ people w
three-
Rights
packet
removal efforts.
during public
and touring various
who was not satisfied
policy noting that bus
snow removal and asked
the Housing Subcommittee of the
housing survey of accessible features
3bilities. She urged property owners
the Conner Rights and Resources Center for
noted the January 22 memo from the City
of the former S&G Materials site, and
d-up. The City Manager said he understood the
the City run a large display ad in area newspapers
issues. Staff will follow-up. She reminded
she is hosting on February 3.
the transit survey would be conducted that
Member
Avenue
next work
by the City
Leaf Award
~ward was on display
ported that he
a ticket received while
Manager encouraged the I
seconded by Norton, to ac
y, 7~0, all Council Members
~nderhoef's remarks the previous evening
ine intersection and asked the matter
~ession. Kubby requested neighborhood
uested a drawing of the project and an
~r. The Mayor announced that Project
International Society of Agriculture,
the Civic Center display case.
contacted by an individual in the
ag snow from spaces outside their
appeal the ticket.
1:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the
ant,
~yor
Karr, City Clerk
revised 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
FEBRUARY 6, 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: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Fowler, Logsden,
Davidson, Doyle, Dollman, Yucuis. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-21, Both
Sides; 96-22, Side 1.
A public hearing was held on proposed reduction in Transit service. The following
individuals appeared: Larry Molnar, 700 Manor Dr.; Leanne Mayhew, Taylor Dr.; Geoffrey
Hacker, 1100 Arthur Apt. I-2; Melanie Justice, 2151 Taylor Dr.; David Weldon, 329 Samoa
Ct.; Deborah Michelfelder, 403 3rd Ave., Coralville; Intesar Duncan, 1229 Burns; Lori Bears,
2801 Bon-Aire; Doug Tauchen, Systems Unlimited; Lyone Fein 605 E. Burlington //2; Ed
Clopton, 519 N. Governor St.; Delores "Dee" Capps, Bon-Aire//65; Elyse Miller, 1215 2rid
Ave.; Dennis Keitel, 1696 Ridge Rd.; Feather Lacey, 307 3rd Ave.; Laura Carstensen, 808
Oakcrest //1; Maureen Patterson, 273 Haywood Dr.; Susie Nehring, 1209 Highland Ave.;
LeRoy Huey, 1205 Laura Dr., Lot 118; Marsha Hucke, 418 Hawaii Ct.; Susan Lower, Highway
1 West; Mike Hajdu, 324 N. Lucas; Tony Birnbaum, 427 S. 1 st Ave.; Marjorie Hayden Strait,
1314 Pine St.; John Gross, 820 Kirkwood, representing Downtown Transit & Parking Commit-
tee; Victoria Gilpin, 1807 E. Court, business address of 114 S. Clinton; Phil Shive, 1134
Denhigh Dr., Sweets and Treats Old Capitol Mall; Robyn Wheeler, 1244 Sunset St.; Nancy
Overstreet, Goodwill Industries; Benjamin Bonte, 1100 Oakcrest St. Apt. E; John Murphy,
Coralville, Bremers; Joe Daringer, 2419 Lakeside; Marta Heffner, 1030 Bowery St.; David
Couchman, 2709 Wayne Ave.; Cheryl Bailey, 1131 Howell St.; Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada
Ct.; Michael Orthel, 522 Hawkeye Ct.; Jim Patterson, 273 Haywood Dr.; Barbara Vinagrade,
728 Grant St.; Ann Silander, 728, Grant St.; Richard West, 802 Washington St.; Doris Jean
Sheriff, 915 Oakcrest St.; and Lorry Schroeder, 1615 Aber Ave. Moved by Kubby, seconded
by Lehman, to accept correspondence from: Shirley Leonard; Gretchen Demkiewicz; Colin
Gordon; Laurie Clements, American Federation of Teachers; William L. Gorman, Systems
Unlimited; and petition submitted by Geoffrey Hacker. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to approve a tentative agreement between
the City of Iowa City and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employ-
ees, Local 183, AFL-CIO, for a Collective Bargaining Agreement to be effective July 1, 1996
through June 30, 1999. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to approve a tentative agreement between the
City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Association of Professional Firefighters, Local 610, IAFF,
AFL-CIO, for a Collective Bargaining Agreement to be effective July 1, 1996 through June 30,
1997. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Norton and Mayor Novick reported on the Geographic Information
System (GIS) presentation to the Board of Supervisors earlier in the day, urged City and
County cooperation, and suggested JCCOG involvement.
Council Member Kubby noted the letter from the Johnson County Water Festival and
suggested coordinating Council scheduling for the event.
Mayor Novick encouraged everyone to attend the Hospice Road Race reception.
Council Member Thornberry stated he had spent the morning visiting the bus barn
trying to find answers to transit budget issues. Kubby noted that David Couchman had
indicated he had submitted suggestions to Council Member Thornberry and requested copies
for all Council Members. The City Manager stated he would distribute copies.
Council Activities
February 6, 1996
Page 2
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 8:4§ 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 fin
Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
copy, contact the City
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF
FEBRUARY 6, 1~c
ACTIVITIES
Sides;
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:,'
Council Members present: Baker, Kub
hoer. Absent: None. Staffmembers pre,'
~, Doyle, Dollman, Yucuis. Council m
-22, Side 1.
A Jblic hearing was held on propos~
individuals 3eared: Larry Molnar, 700 Ma
Hacker 1 ,pt. I-2; Melanie Just
Ct.; ;helfelder, 403 3rd Ave.
2801 Bon-Aire;
Clopton, 519 N.
Ave.; Dennis Keitel
Oakcrest //1;
LeRoy Huey, 1205
Tauchen, System
vernor St.; Delores
1696 Ridge Rd.;
Patterson, 27;
)r., Lot I 18
I West; Mike Hajdu, Lucas;'
1314 Pine St.; John Gross
tee; Victoria Gilpin, 1807
Denhigh Dr., Sweets and Tre~
Overstreet, Goodwill Industries
Coralville, Bremers; Joe Darin
Couchman, 2709 Wayne Ave.
Ct.; Michael Orthel, 522 Haw
728 Grant St.; Ann Silande~
Sheriff, 915 Oakcrest St.;
by Lehman, to accept cor~
Gordon; Laurie Clements
Unlimited; and petition SL
unanimously, 7/0, all C(
Moved by
the City of Iowa City
ees, Local 183, AFL-~
through June 30, 19
Members present.
Moved by
City of Iowa City
AFL-CIO, foraC
19
3.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Arkins, Helling, Karr, Fowler, Logsden,
tape recorded on Tapes 95-21, Both
reduction in Transit service. The following
Dr.; Leanne Mayhew, Taylor Dr.; Geoffrey
2151 Taylor Dr.; David Weldon, 329 Samoa
; Intesar Duncan, 1229 Burns; Lori Bears,
Unlimited; Lyone Fein 605 E. Burlington //2; Ed
ee" Capps, Bon-Aire //65; Elyse Miller, 1215 2rid
Lacey, 307 3rd Ave.; Laura Carstensen, 808
'wood Dr.; Susie Nehring, 1209 Highland Ave.;
Hucke, 418 Hawaii Ct.; Susan Lower, Highway
, Birnbaum, 427 S. 1 st Ave.; Marjorie Hayden Strait,
representing Downtown Transit & Parking Commit-
business address of 114 S. Clinton; Phil Shive, 1134
~ld Capitol Mall; Robyn Wheeler, 1244 Sunset St.; Nancy
;enlamin Bonte, 1100 Oakcrest St. Apt. E; John Murphy,
!419 Lakeside; Marta Heffner, 1030 Bowery St.; David
Bailey, 1131 Howell St.; Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada
Patterson, 273 Haywood Dr.; Barbara Vinagrade,
.~t.; Richard West, 802 Washington St.; Doris Jean
161 5 Aber Ave. Moved by Kubby, seconded
)ondence fron~; Shirley Leonard; Gretchen Demkiewicz; Colin
~,merican Federatio~n of Teachers; William L. Gorman, Systems
by Geoffrey Hacker. The Mayor declared the motion carried
Members present. ,
seconded by Thornberry, ~o.approve a tentative agreement between
rl the American Federation o:~tate, County, and Municipal Employ-
, for a Collective Bargaining Agri~ement to be effective July 1, 1996
9. The Mayor declared the motion c~r, ried unanimously, 7~0, all Council
)by, seconded by Baker, to approve a tent~ative agreement between the
the Iowa City Association of Professional F',~.efighters, Local 610, IAFF,
ective Bargaining Agreement to be effective July, l, 1996 through June 30,
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all ~ouncil Members present.
Counci ~mber Norton and Mayor Novick reported on the~eographic Information
System (GIS)resentation to the Board of Supervisors earlier in the~day, urged City and
County and suggested JCCOG involvement.
Cou/~cil Member Kubby noted the letter from the Johnson County W, ater Festival and
suggested/coordinating Council scheduling for the event.
M/~yor Novick encouraged everyone to attend the Hospice Road Rac~ reception.
Council Member Thornberry stated he had spent the morning visiting the bus barn
trying to find answers to transit budget issues. Kubby noted that David Couchman had
indicated he had submitted suggestions to Council Member Thornberry and requested copies
for all Council Members. The City Manager stated he would distribute copies.