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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-02-13 Council minutesSubject 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 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. Council Activities Regular Council Meeting February 13, 1996 Page 3 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, Council Activities 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. Council Activities 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 City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, con~act the City Clark's Office, 356-5040. OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/30/96 The cost of publishing the following pro- ceedings and claims is $ . Cumula- tive cost for this calendar year for said publica- 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. Council Activities 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. CouncilActivities 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. Council Activities 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, Council Activities 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.