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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 26, 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: Arkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin,
Schoon, Davidson, McClure, Fosse, Rocca, Boose, Yucuis. Council minutes tape recorded on
Tapes 96-37, Side 2; 96-40 & 96-41, Both Sides; 96-42, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed Professional Social Work Month - March 1996; Free Medical
Clinic Day - March 30, 1996, Mary Dole-Ritter accepted; Sexual Assault Awareness Month -
April 1996, Nicole Cook accepted; National Public Health Week - April 1-7, 1996, Graham
Dameton accepted.
Presentation by Big Brother/Big Sister Program Director Barbara Curtin to the City of
* Iowa City in recognition of its 20 years of service to the community.
Johnson County SAFE KIDS Coalition presentation was deferred.
Design Review Comm. Awards for Design Excellence presented by Committee Member
Gary Nagle as follows: (1) Exterior Preservation of an Existing Building to Maintain its Archi-
tectural Features awarded to The President's Home, The University of Iowa, Richard Gibson
accepted. (2)Exterior Renovation of an Existing Building awarded to Bread Garden Bakery &
Care and Prairie Lights. (3)New Building Construction awarded to Guitar Foundation, Brian
Mackin accepted. (4)New Signs, Canopies, or Awnings awarded to UIHC Child Care Center.
(5)New or Refurbished Streetscapes or Exterior Spaces awarded to First National Bank, Helen
Daily accepted.
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:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of February 27,
1996, and the special meetings of February 26, 1996, March 4, 1996, and March 5,
1996, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. meeting of February 8,
1996. Bd. of Appeals meeting of February 5, 1996. P&R Comm. meeting of February
14, 1996. Broadband Telecomm. Comm. meeting of February 26, 1996. P&Z Comm.
meeting of March 7, 1996.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for The Deadwood, 6 S.
Dubuque St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for First Avenue Club, 1550 First
Ave. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Gringo's, 115 E. College St. Approving
a Class "C" Liquor License for Sports Column, 1 2 S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class
"B" Beer Permit for Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert St. RES. 96-
60, Bk. 115, p. 60, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 96-61, Bk. 115, p. 61, ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for Apnl 9, 1996, to discuss
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships
(HOME) funding recommendations for FY97. RES. 96-62, Bk. 115, p. 62, SETTING
PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTI-
MATE OF COST FOR CONTRACT 2- NORTH NAPOLEON PARK PUMPING STATION
AND NORTH PLANT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 96-63, Bk. 115, p. 63,
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MELROSE AVENUE
WEST RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, STP-U-371 5(6)--70-52, DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGI-
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March 26, 1996
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NEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 96-64, Bk.
115, p. 64, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PINE
STREET PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Motions: A motion authorizing City Engineer to sign the application approving
a request from Iowa City Landscaping of their application to Adopt-a-Highway.
Resolutions, Bk. 115: RES. 96-65, p. 65, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDINGA PROMIS-
SORY NOTE AND A MORTGAGE AND FINANCING STATEMENTS (A UCC2 AND A
UCC4) FOR REHABILITATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 803 CHURCH
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-66, p. 66, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY
CREDIT UNION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1311 FIRST AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 96-67, p. 67, APPROVING IOWA CITY'S FY97, 98, 99, 2000, AND 2001
OFFICIAL REPORT OF MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
FROM JULY 1, 1996TO JUNE 30, 2001. RES. 96-6~3, p. 68, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND STORM SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
FIRST & ROCHESTER COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION, PART ONE. RES. 96-69, p. 69,
ESTABLISHING MINIMUM MONTHLY RENT (TOTAL TENANT PAYMENT) OF $25.00
FOR FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN THE SECTION 8 CERTIFICATE AND VOUCHER
PROGRAMS. RES. 96-70, p. 70, ESTABLISHING MINIMUM MONTHLY RENT (TOTAL
TENANT PAYMENT) OF $25.00 FOR FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN THE PUBLIC
HOUSING PROGRAM. RES. 96-71, p. 71, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A WATER MAIN EASEMENT LOCAT-
ED ON LOTS 3 AND 4, D & L SUBDIVISION, 10WA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Kathy Folk regarding enforcement of parking meters on Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day. Thomas J. Barna regarding traffic along Prairie Du Chien Road.
Mary and Dale Reiman regarding Galway Hills Parts Three and Four. Melrose Avenue
Neighborhood Association regarding Melrose reconstruction project. Norwood (Bud)
Louis representing veterans groups regarding removal of F86 Sabre jet aircraft from
Iowa City Airport. Correspondence regarding back-billing from: Harvey D. Miller, Phil
Phillips. Shirley Wyrick, President of Arts Iowa City regarding mailings. Correspondence
regarding transit operations from: Rose Keese, Dee Capps, Leanne Mayhew, Robyn
Wheeler, Iowa City Citizens. John Gross, Chair of the Downtown Association Parking
and Transit Committee regarding free bus rides for young people who show an Iowa
City Library book on Saturday of National Library Week in April. Suzanne Gurnett
Streitz, President of the Downtown Association regarding Center Space. Gillian Fox,
Executive Director of Life Skills, Inc., regarding request for parking. Memoranda from
the Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following
positions: Construction Inspector I; Fire Chief; Special Projects Inspector; Treasury
Cashier. Memoranda from the Traffic Engr. regarding: Modification of On-Street
Parking Meter Zone on the West Side of 100 Block of North Clinton Street; Temporary
Alteration of the Parking Prohibitions in the 500 Block of South Linn St. Memo from
John Doershuk, State Archaeologist's office, regarding the Sewer Project at Napolean
Park.
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March 26, 1996
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Applications for Use of City Plaza: Scott Steele for recognition of the National
Day of Prayer on May 2, 1996, approved.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Reverend Kenneth Kuntz
from St. Mary's Church to conduct Palm Sunday Procession on Jefferson Street
between Dubuque and Linn on March 31, 1996, approved.
Council Member Kubby noted that the five year street construction report contained in the
Consent Calendar reflected a $682,000 allocation for four different bike trail projects. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Rene Paine, Public Access Television Director, announced that program guides were
available at TCI, Iowa City Public Library, Iowa Memorial Union, Senior Center, and the
Convention and Visitor's Bureau, and distributed copies. Kathy Folk, 1241 Oakes Dr., request-
ed parking meters not be enforced on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Veterans Day, noting
meters were not enforced for other City holidays. Council agreed to schedule discussion of
the matter at an upcoming work session and staff will notify Ms. Folk. Richard Fishel, 1316
Muscatine Avenue, read a statement outlining his concerns about the sewer plant project at
Napoleon Park. Bud Louis, 500 Foster Road, and John Hartnet requested Council consider a
resolution permanently allowing the old jet to remain at the Iowa City airport, and updated
Council on the clean up plan to maintain the jet. Philip Zell, Senior Center Commission,
updated Council on activities at the Center. Bethann Alber, 400 First Avenue, noted copies
distributed that evening of the "Water Treatment Cost Evaluation" prepared by Rodney Alber,
and requested Council consider another public hearing. Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton, appeared
regarding the status of Council discussion on the City back billing procedure. The matter will
be scheduled for a later meeting. Ms. Buss noted Council consideration later in the meeting
on several building codes and asked Council to remember the cost of enforcing these Codes
are passed along to tenants. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., requested a few minutes of
silence in memory of bicyclist Christopher Lillig who was killed the previous week; thanked
Council Members for their time and efforts in serving as public officials; and urged citizens to
participate in the November elections to preserve democracy. David Bloesch, 57 Amber Lane,
expressed appreciation for the Transit system and shared concerns over proposed changes.
Jim Walters, 2511 Hwy. 1 W., expressed concerns on the proposed extension of Highway
965. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared regarding Iowa City taking a leading role
in preserving our resources. Council recessed 9:00 p.m.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for April 9, 1996, on
Amendments to City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article J, "Overlay Zones," by
creating a new overlay zoning district entitled "Design Review Overlay Zone." The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to set a pubhc hearing for April 9, 1996,
on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to change the use regulations of a 1.88 acre
tract from RR-1, Rural Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residemial for property
located at 3263 Rohret Road (Streb). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan to incorpo-
rate an amendment to the JCCOG Arterial Street Plan which includes Oakdale Boulevard. Holly
Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to accept
correspondence from: Peter Hayek. 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 .14 acre parcel located at 24 N. Van Buren Street
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(Raley) from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to R/O, Residential/Office. No one
appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the 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, be given second vote for consideration. Affirrnative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter
6, "Zoning," to allow temporary real estate sales centers in residential zones be given second
vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, that the rule requiring ordinances to be consid-
ered 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. 96-3721, Bk. 39, p. 15, AMENDING THE CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT FOR
THE D&L SUBDIVISION, LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 1
AND SUNSET STREET (Dane & Larsen), be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, a~l Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, 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 Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to accept correspondence
from David Larsen. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-72, Bk. 115, p. 72,
APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF NEWPORT RIDGE SUBDIVI-
SION, WITHIN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to acknowledge receipt of the recommen-
dation of the Planning and Zoning Commission approving the proposed east alignment for the
extension of Highway 965. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman,
seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from: Wayne Duffy; Diana & Witold
Krajewski. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to move to Item No. 21 at this time. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-73, Bk. 115, p. 73,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR USE OF CITY STREETS AS A DETOUR
AS PART OF THE HIGHWAY l/GILBERT STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Larry Waters, 1538 Rochester Ave., appeared. Civil Engr. McClure present for discussion.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to consider Item No. 22 at this time. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-74, Bk. 1 I 5, p. 74,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE H~GHWAY l/GILBERT STREET INTERSEC-
TION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT to Streb Construction for ~572,2~2.8§. Civil Engr. McClure
present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed~eir views. The Mayor
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March 26, 1996
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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 Norton, seconded by Lehman to consider Item No. 19 at this time. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-75, Bk. 116, p. 75,
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1996 CURB RAMPS PROJECT to
Borwig Building Service for $96,768.40. Civil Engr. McClure present for discussion. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members rresent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the filing of the consolidated Transit funding application
with the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY97 Iowa Dot State Transit Assistance and
Federal Transit Administration funding. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct. appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-76, Bk. 115, p. 76,
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANS-
PORTATION FOR FY97 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION FUNDING. Transportation Planner Davidson present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 92-75 Establishing
the Northgate Corporate Park Urban Renewal Plan. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 92-3530 Establish-
ing a Tax Financing Increment Mechanism for the Northgate Corporate Park Urban Renewal
Area. No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to combine Item No. 11 - public discussion on
an Ordinance amending and adopting the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Building Code. Said
Code to be known as the Iowa City Building Code; Item No. 13 - public discussion on an
Ordinance amending and adopting the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code. Said Code to
be known as the Iowa City Fire Code; Item No. 15 - public discussion on an Ordinance
amending and adopting the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code. Said Code to be
known as the Iowa City Plumbing Code; and Item No. 17- public discussion on an ordinance
amending and adopting the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Code for the abatement of Dangerous
Buildings. Said Code to be known as the Iowa City Dangerous Buildings Code. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Board of Appeals Chairperson Bob Carlson appeared. Sr. Building
Inspector Boose and Fire Chief Rocca present for discussion.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance adopting the 1994
Edition of the Uniform Building Code as amended. Said Ordinance to be known as the Iowa
City Building Code, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance adopting the 1994
Edition of the Uniform Fire Code, as amended. Said Code to be known as the Iowa City Fire
Code, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance adopting the 1994
Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, as amended. Said Code to be known as the Iowa City
Plumbing Code, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the Ordinance adopting the 1994
Edition of the Uniform Code for the abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as amended. Said
Code to be known as the Iowa City Dangerous Buildings Code, be given first consideration.
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March 26, 1996
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 96-77, Bk. 115, p. 77,
ADOPTING THE REVISED DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS
EXCLUDING ALL OF PART 4, SECTIONS 5.04, 5.05 AND 5.11 OF PART 5 AND SECTION
9.13 OF PART 9, TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO TITLE 14, CHAPTER 10,
SECTION 14-10-1. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 7/O, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-78, Bk. 11 5, p. 78, DIRECT-
ING SALE OF $18,300,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS. Finance Director Yucuis present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-79, Bk. 115, p. 79,
DIRECTING SALE OF $6,100,000 ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGA-
TIONS BONDS for improvements and extensions to the municipal water utility. Finance
Director Yucuis present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Housing and Community
Development Comm. - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 1998. This
appointment will be made at the April 9, 1996, meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to re-appoint Richard Gibson, 903 Highwood
St. to the P&Z Comm. for a five-year term ending May 1, 2001; and appoint Chevalier
Monsanto, 510 Garden St., to the Senior Center Commission to fill an unexpired term ending
December 31, 1997. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Council Member Baker requested Council consider scheduling a joint meeting with the
University of Iowa Student Senate; clarifying that the Convention & Visitor's Bureau budget
for FY97 minus the amount designated for administering the grant program; requested an
update of discussion with the CenterSpace Committee regarding a combination use of the last
urban renewal parcel; and requested the matter of a c,~y sales tax be scheduled for Council
discussion prior to a decision of an election on a library bond issue.
Council Member Lehman reported on a joint meeting he and the Mayor had with the
Mayor of Cedar Rapids on a the sa~es tax question; and noted the letter in Council packet
thanking Governor Branstad for his assistance in getting the sewer project back on track.
Council Member Thornberry requested a status report of the City recycling program and
containers. The City Mgr. stated crews were back on schedule, the City is researching
another truck, the containers were used by other cities and were purchased through the City's
bidding procedure, and will follow-up on the procedure for retaining the paper bags.
Thornberry requested Council schedule discussion of the City's back billing procedure; and
stated his desire to reduce building costs in Iowa City.
Council Member Kubby noted the special Council Work Session scheduled for 9:00
a.m. the next day on Transit issues.
Council Member Norton stated he would provide copies of an article in the New York
Times dealing with birth control darts for wild horses and suggested looking at them for the
deer problem within the City.
Mayor Novick noted the Water Festival scheduled for March 28-30 at Northwest Junior
High; the Life Skills Cheesecake Exposition fundraiser scheduled April 6 at the Holiday Inn;
the Human Relations Conference at the Holiday Inn April 10; and the CDBG city celebration
on April 1 1.
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The City Arty. reported that the city had won the Hagen Electronics/airport zoning
case.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 11:40 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
'~') ~' Clerk
Mar~n ~. Karr, City ~'~-~L
Nao~ni J. N~Vick,(Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/26/96
Iowa City City Council, special meeting,
7:45 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker,
Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to
executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in
litigation or where litigation is imminent where
its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or
disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 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
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/27/96
Iowa City CiW 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 Horace Mann Elementary School:
Derek Dreier, Sonya Erickson, Aldino Frassinelli,
Kevin Hansen, Mary Hicks, Nell Smith.
The Mayor proclaimed Designation of Iowa
City as a "Bicycle Friendly Community", Greg
Kovaciny, Bicyclists of Iowa City, and Terry
Dahms, Friends of Iowa River Scenic Trail
(FIRST), accepted; Iowa City Community
Theatre Week - March 24-30, Deanna Thayer
accepted; American Red Cross Month - March,
Betsy Tatro accepted.
Moved and seconded 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 February 13, as pub-
lished, subject to corrections, as recom-
mended by the CiW Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. meeting
of December 20, January 17; P&R Comm.
meeting of January 10; Airport Comm.
meeting of January 11; Bd. of Library
Trustees meeting of January 25; Rules
Comm. meeting of February 9.
Permit Motions: Class "E" Liquor Li-
cense for Drugtown //1, 521 Hollywood
Blvd. Class "E" Beer Permit for Drugtown
//1, 521 Hollywood Blvd. Claes "B" Beer
permit for Ko's Kitchen, 18 S. Clinton St.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 96-40,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT
AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE CON-
STRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 1/GILBERT
STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE
SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPEC-
TION.
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February 27, 1996
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Motions: Approve disbursements in the
amount of $7,289,582.02 for the period of
January 1 through January 31, as recom-
mended by the Finance Director subject to
audit.
Correspondence: Letters regarding Iowa
City Human Rights Commission funding:
Rabbi Jeff Portman, Reverend Rick
Yramategui. Letters regarding public transit:
Edwin L. Clopton, Bonnie Love, Rockne L.
and Deborah A. Foreman. Melrose Avenue
Neighborhood Association regarding
Melrose Avenue reconstruction project.
Chair of the Penny Bryn Neighborhood
Association requesting funding for traffic
calming. Memorandum from the Iowa City
Civil Service Commission submitting a
certified list of applicants for the position of
Construction Inspector II. Petition from
Regina PTO requesting an all-pedestrian
phase button operation at the intersection
of First Ave. & Rochester Ave. Craig &
Nancy Willis, Security Abstract Company,
regarding the City Assessor position. Memo
from City Manager regarding appointment
of Fire Chief.
Applications for Use of Streets and
Public Grounds: RiverRun/RiverFest Com-
mission to hold RiverRun 1996 on April 28,
approved. Mark Ginsberg to hold Jazz Fast
on July 3 and 4, approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for March 26 on an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan to incorporate an amend-
ment to the JCCOG Arterial Street Plan which
includes Oakdale Boulevard. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for March 26 on an ordinance amending the
Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations
of an approximate. 14 acre parcel located at 24
N. Van Burart Street from RM-44, High Density
Multi-Family Residential, to R/O,
Residential/Office. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held 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.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," to
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February 27, 1996
Page 3
allow temporary real estate sales centers in
residential zones.
A public hearing was held 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.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zon-
ing," Article K, entitled "Environmental Regula-
tions," Section 1, entitled "Sensitive Areas
Ordinance," Subsection I, entitled "Steep
Slopes," to allow consideration of development
activities within areas containing previously
altered slopes. Richard Rhodes, 2014 Roches-
tar Avenue, appeared.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zon-
ing," Article K, entitled "Environmental Regula-
tions," Section 1, entitled "Sensitive Areas
Ordinance," Subsection I, entitled "Steep
Slopes," to allow consideration of development
activities within areas containing previously
altered slopes, be given first vote for consider-
ation. Moved and seconded to amend the ordi-
nance by deleting the terms "man-mede" and
substituting "human activity" and inserting the
words "human activiW" into the definition of
protected slopes. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. The Mayor declared the motion
carried on the amended ordinance.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter by approving a
Sensitive Areas Development Plan and chang-
ing the use regulations from PRM, Planned High
Density Multi-Family Residential Zone, to PRM-
OSA, Planned High Density Multi-family Resi-
dential - Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone for a
0.32 acre property located at 517 S. Linn
Street.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter by approving a
Sensitive Areas Development Plan and chang-
ing the use regulations from PRM, Planned High
DensiW Multi-Family Residential Zone, to PRM-
OSA, Planned High Density Multi-family Resi-
dential - Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone for a
0.32 acre property located at 517 S. Linn
Street, be given first vote for consideration.
Applicant Kevin Kidwell appeared. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 96-
3718, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY
CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS FOR A .5
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Page 4
ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 840 CROSS
PARK AVENUE FROM CO-1, COMMERCIAL
OFFICE, TO CC-2, COMMUNITY COMMER-
CIAL.
A public hearing was held on the proposed
fiscal year 1997 operating budget, fiscal years
1997 through 1999 three-year financial plan
and the seven year capital improvements pro-
gram. The following individuals appeared:
Leanne Mayhew, 2199 Taylor Dr.; Lori Bears,
369 Bon Aim; Intesar Duncan, 1229 Burns
Ave.; Verne Nelson, 3414 E. Court St., repre-
senting Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visi-
tors Bureau; Delores "Dee" Capps, 2801 Hwy.
6 E. //65; Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct.;
Joe Daringer, 2419 Lakeside Manor; and Colin
Gordon, 225 Church St. Moved and seconded
to accept correspondence from: Holly
Berkowitz; Dave Couchman; Convention &
Visitors Bureau. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifi-
cations, form of contract and estimated cost of
construction of the 1996 Curb Ramp Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-41,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1996 CURB
RAMPS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT
OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH
BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 3, "City Utilities,"
Article E, "Wastewater Treatment Works Indi-
rect Discharge" for the City Code by adding
provisions to regulate holding tank waste trans-
porters, be given second vote for consideration.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the current vacanciP, s: Sr.
Center Comm. - One vacancy to fill an unex-
pired term ending December 31, 1996. This
appointment will be made at the March 26
meeting of the City Council. Housing b Com-
munity Development Comm. - One vacancy to
fill an unexpired term ending September 1,
1998. This appointment will be made at the
April 9 meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor noted the previously announced
vacancies: P&Z Comm. - One vacancy for a
five-year term ending May 1, 2001. This ap-
pointment will be made at March 26 meeting of
the City Council.
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Page 5
Moved and seconded to re-appoint Lyra
Dickerson, 324 Post Rd., to the Civil Service
Comm. for a six-year term ending April 1,
2002; appoint Benjamin Chait, 452 N. Seventh
Ave., to the P&Z Comm. to fill an unexpired
term ending May 1, 2001; appoint Lori
Goetech, 1108 Carver St., to the Riverfront &
Natural Areas Comm. for an unexpired term
ending December 1, 1998. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and secor~ded to adjourn 9:35 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 3/7/96
Subject to change as finalized by the City
Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's office 356-5040.
The cost of publishing the following proceed-
ings and claims is $ Cumulative
cost for this calendar year for said publication
is $
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3~4~96
Iowa City City Council, special meeting,
6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker,
Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to
executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in
litigation or where litigation is imminent where
its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or
disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 6:47 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 3/7/96
revised 3/25/96
Subject to change as finalized by the City
Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
The cost of publishing the following proceed-
ings and claims is $ Cumulative
cost for this calendar year for said publication
is $
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/5/96
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:30
p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker,
Kubby, Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: Lehman.
The Mayor proclaimed Children and
Healthcare Week March 17-23, Laura
Phearman accepted.; Daffodil Days - March 26-
29, Patty Rossman accepted.
Moved and seconded that the following items
and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Design Review Comm. meeting of January
16, February 20.
(a) Recommendation of the Design Review
Comm. that the Council adopt a resolution
of intent to comply with Design Review
Overlay Zone Ordinance.
(b) Recommendation of the Design Review
Comm. that the Council implement the
Alternate Bid Items as part of the
Burlington and Gilbert Street intersection
improvements. A memo from the
Committee is included in the Council
packet regarding this item.
Housing and Community Development
Comm. meeting of January 18. Broadband
Telecomre. Comm. meeting of January 22.
(a) Recommendation from the Broadband
Telecommunications Commission to
approve a pass-through fee of 50 cents per
cable TV subscriber per month.
Broadband Telecommunications Comm.
meeting of January 29. P&Z Comm. meeting
of February 15.
(a) Recommended approval of SUB95-
0032, an application for preliminary plat
approval of Galway Hills, Parts Three and
Four, subject to the approval of a Grading
Subject to change as finalized by the City
Clerk, For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
The cost of publishing the following proceed-
ings and claims is ~ . Cumulative
cost for this calendar year for said publication
is $
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/5/96
Iowa City CiW Council, special meeting
p,m, at the Civic Center. Mayor
presiding. Council Members
Kubb¥, Norton, Novick,
Absent: Lehman,
Mayor proclaimed and
Week March Laura
Daffodil - March 26-
29, Rossman
Y#
g items
and Consent Calendar
be or and/or adopted as
amended:
Minutes and Commissions:
Design ~mm. meeting of January
16, February
(a} dation of the Design Review
Comm. Council adopt a resolution
of inter with Design Review
Overl~ Zone nance.
{b) R of the Design Review
Co~ that the implement the
aid as part of the
and Street intersection
)rovements. A from the
Committee is in the Council
packet regarding this
Housing and Coremunit, Development
Comm. meeting of January 3. Broadband
Telecomm. Comm. meeting 22.
(a) Recommendation from Broadband
Telecommunications to
approve a pass-througl
cable TV subscriber per month.
Broadband Telecommunications
meeting of January 29. January P&Z
Comm. meeting of February 15,
(a) Recommended approval of )5-
0032, an application for preliminary
approval of Galway Hills. Parts Three
Four, subject to the approval of a
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Plan and a Sensitive Areas Site Plan prior to
.Council consideration of the plat.
(b) Recommended approval of an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to
amend the JCCOG Arterial Street Plan to
include the extension of Oakdale Boulevard
from First Avenue east to W66, Dubuque
Street.
(c) Recommended approval of the east
alignment for the extension of Highway
965.
(d) Recommended approval of REZ95-
0016, an application submitted by Danette
and John Relay to fezone a .14 acre parcel
located at 24 N. Van Buren Street from
RM-44, High Density Multi-Family
Residential, to R/O, Residential Office.
Iowa City Public Librarv Bd. of Trustees
meeting of February 22.
Permit Motions: Class "C" Liquor License
for Elks Lodge B.P.O.E., 637 Foster Rd. Class
"B" Beer Permit for La Perlita Mexican Cafe,
327 E. Market St. Refund an unused portion
of a Class "C" Liquor License for The Field
House, 111 E. College St. Refund an unused
portion of a Class "E" Liquor License for
Randali's Pantry, 1851 Lower Muscatine Rd.
Refund an unused portion of a Class "E" Beer
Permit for Randali's Pantry, 1851 Lower
Muscatine Rd. RES. 96-42, REFUND
CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 96-43, REFUND
CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 96-44, ISSUE
CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public
hearing for March 26, 1996, on the City of
Iowa City's FY97 Iowa Department of
Transportation Consolidated Transit Funding
Grant application and authorizing the City
Clerk to publish notice of said hearing. RES.
96-45, STATING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY'S
INTENT TO RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 92-
75 AND REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 92-3530
AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SUCH
ACTION.
Resolutions: RES. 96-46, AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT UNDER
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49 U.S.C 5307, TO BE USED FOR TRANSIT
CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING. RES. 96-
47, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 620 SOUTH CAPITOL STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-48,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE
OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2713 FRIENDSHIP STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 96-49, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7141716 IOWA
AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-50,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE
OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
722 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 96-51, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 401 BROWN STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Motions: Approve the appointment of
Andrew Rocca as Fire Chief.
Correspondence: Heritage Area Agency on
Aging Johnson County Task Force regarding
the Senior Center Coordinator position.
Arlene Wheeler regarding proposed changes
in transit.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
City Manager Arkins announced that CiW
crews were overwhelmed with the recycling
effort within the City and were running behind,
items will be picked up in the neighborhoods as
soon as possible. Rodney Alber, 400 First
Avenue, raised concerns regarding the Water
Treatment Facility proposal. Anna Buss, 525
W. Benton, updated Council on a billing
problem that occurred at her duplex and
requested City review its utility billing
adjustment policy.
Moved and seconded that the 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
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facility by special exception, be given first vote
for consideration. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," to
allow temporap/ real estate sales centers in
residential zones, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the 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 be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for
final passage at two Council meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed
be suspended, the second consideration and
vote be waived, and that ORD. 96-3719,
AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED
"ZONING," ARTICLE K, ENTITLED
"ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS," SECTION
1, ENTITLED "SENSITIVE AREAS
ORDINANCE," SUBSECTION I, ENTITLED
"STEEP SLOPES," TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT
ACTIVITIES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS ON
PROTECTED SLOPES THAT HAVE BEEN
PREVIOUSLY ALTERED, be voted on for final
passage at this time. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for
final passage at two Council meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed
be suspended, the second consideration and
vote be waived, and that ORD. 96-3720,
AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY
APPROVING A SENSITIVE AREAS
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CHANGING THE
USE REGULATIONS FROM PRM, PLANNED
HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
TO PRM-SA, PLANNED HIGH DENSITY MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - SENSITIVE AREAS
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OVERLAY, FOR A 0.32 ACRE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 517 S. LINN STREET (Kidwell),
be voted on for final passage at this time. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded that the ordinance be voted on for
final passage at this time. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
Moved and seconded to defer to March 26,
a resolution approving a preliminary plat for
Newport Ridge Subdivision. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost of construction of the Highway 1/Gilbert
Street Intersection Improvement Project. Nancy
Seiberling, 209 Blackspring Circle, appeared.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Alan Stang. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-52,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY
l/GILBERT STREET INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BiD SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY
EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND
FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-53,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN
THE HUMAN RIGHTS DIVISION AND THE
AFSCME PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE
POSITION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
INVESTIGATOR. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-54,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA AND THE CiTY OF
IOWA CITY FOR THE LIGHTING AND JOINT
USE OF THE HAWK EYE SOFTBALL COMPLEX.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-55,
CERTIFYING UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF
PROPERTY, AND SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL
CHARGES TO JOHNSON COUNTY FOR
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COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A
PROPERTY TAX. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Bruce Glasgow.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-56,
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET EXCLUDING
HACAP AND FREE MEDICAL CLINIC FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1997. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-57,
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR HACAP
AND FREE MEDICAL CLINIC FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1997. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-58,
APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, iOWA, FOR FISCAL
YEARS 1997 THROUGH 1999 AND THE
SEVEN YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-59,
RESCINDING RESOLUTION 90-176, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
DESIGNEE TO SETTLE CLAIMS UP TO
$20,000. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced
vacancies: P&Z Comm. - One vacancy for a
five-year term ending May 1, 2001; St. Center
Comm.- One vacancy to fill an unexpired term
ending December 31, 1997. These
appointments will be made at the March 26
meeting of the City Council. Housing and
Community Development Comm. One
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
September 1, 1998. This appointment will be
made at the April 9 meeting of the City
Council.
Moved and seconded to accept a
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission that Jane Jakobsen be appointed
to the Airport Zoning Commission as a
representative from the Planning and Zoning
Commission for a term ending May 1, 1997.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
City At'ty. Woito announced the hiring of
Eleanor Dilkes as Assistant City Attorney.
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Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:50 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 3/14/96
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 26, 1996
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:45 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Arkins, Helling, Woito, Kerr, Holecek.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 96-33, Side 1.
Moved by Thornbern/, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn to executive session to discuss
strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent
where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the
governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive
session 7:55 p.m.
Council returned to open session 8:40 p.m.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn the special meeting 8:45 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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 27, 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, Denney,
Miklo, Yucuis, McClure. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-33, Side 2; 96-34, Both
Sides.
The Mayor presented Citizenship Awards to students of Horace Mann Elementary
School: Derek Dreier, Sonya Erickson, Aldino Frassinelli, Kevin Hansen, Mary Hicks, Nell
Smith.
The Mayor proclaimed Designation of Iowa City as a "Bicycle Friendly Community",
Greg Kovaciny, Bicyclist of Iowa City, Terry Dahms, Friends of Iowa River Scenic Trail
(FIRST), and Asst. Transportation Planner Denney accepted; Iowa City Community Theatre
Week - March 24-30, 1996, Deanne Thayer accepted; American Red Cross Month - March,
1996, Betsy Tatro accepted.
The Mayor announced that she had taped her State of the City message and the tape
of her message would be rebroadcast on cable along with this meeting. Printed copies of her
message were available in the City Clerk's office.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the following items and recommenda-
tions in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council actions of the regular meeting of February 13,
1996, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. meet-
ing of December 20, 1995, January 17, 1996; P&R Comm. meeting of January 10,
1996; Airport Comm. meeting of January 11, 1996; Bd. of Library Trustees meeting
of January 25, 1996; Rules Comm. meeting of February 9, 1996.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class "E" Liquor License for Drugtown #1, 521
Hollywood Blvd. Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for Drugtown #1,521 Hollywood
Bird. Approving a Class "B" Beer permit for Ko's Kitchen, 18 S. Clinton St.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 96-40, Bk. 115, p. 40, SETTING A PUBLIC HEAR-
ING for March 5, 1996, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATED COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 1/GILBERT STREET
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $7,289,582.02 for the
period of January 1 through January 31, 1996, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Correspondence: Letters regarding Iowa City Human Rights Commission fund-
ing: Rabbi Jeff Portman, Reverend Rick Yramategui. Letters regarding public transit:
Edwin L. Clopton, Bonnie Love, Rockne L. and Deborah A. Foreman. Melrose Avenue
Neighborhood Association regarding Melrose Avenue reconstruction project. Chair of
the Penny Bryn Neighborhood Association requesting funding for traffic calming.
Memorandum from the Iowa City Civil Service Commission submitting a certified list
of applicants for the position of Construction Inspector II. Petition from Regina PTO
requesting an all-pedestrian phase button operation at the intersection of First Ave. &
Rochester Ave. Craig & Nancy Willis, Security Abstract Company, regarding the City
Assessor position. Memo from City Manager regarding appointment of Fire Chief.
Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: RiverRun/RiverFest Commis-
sion to hold RiverRun 1996 on April 28, 1996, approved. Mark Ginsberg to hold Jazz
Fest on July 3 and 4, 1996, approved.
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February 27, 1996
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council requested staff
respond to the letter from Bonnie Love regarding Eastdale buses. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for March 26 on an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate an amendment to the JCCOG Arterial
Street Plan which includes Oakdale Boulevard. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani-
mously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for March 26 on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations of an approximate
.14 acre parcel located at 24 N. Van 8uren Street from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family
Residential, to R/O, Residential/Office (Raley). The Mayor declared the motion carried unani-
mously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held 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. No one
appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," to
allow temporary real estate sales centers in residential zones. No one appeared. Sr. Planner
Miklo present for discussion.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Conditional Zoning Agreement
for the D&L Subdivis;on (Dane & Larsen), located southeast of the intersection of Highway
1 and Sunset Street, to eliminate the requirement to provide access to property to the south.
No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled
"Zoning," Article K, entitled "Environmental Regulations," Section 1, 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
Avenue, appeared. Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending Title 14,
Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article K, entitled "Environmental Regulations," Section 1,
entitled "Sensitive Areas Ordinance," Subsection I, entitled "Steep Slopes," to allow consider-
ation of development activities within areas containing previously altered slopes, be given first
vote for consideration. Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded
by Lehman, to amend the ordinance by deleting the terms "man-made" and substituting
"human activity" and inserting the words "human activity" into the definition of protected
slopes. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, Thornberry voting "nay." The Mayor
declared the motion carried on the amended ordinance, 6/1, with the following division of roll
call vote: Ayes: Baker, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby.
Absent: None.
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-OSA, 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 Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the 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-OSA,
Planned High Density Multi-family Residential - Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone for a 0.32 acre
property located at 517 S. Linn Street (Kidwell), be given first vote for consideration. Appli-
cant Kevin Kidwell appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following
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February 27, 1996
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ive roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council re~.u~ested staff
res ~d to the letter from Bonnie Love regarding Eastdale buses. The Mayo,'declared the
mo ~ carried and repeated the public hearing as set. J
~ ~ved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing f,qf March 26 on an
am dn nt to the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate an amendment to/the JCCOG Arterial
Street P which includes 0akdale Boulevard. The Mayor declared th/e/motion carried unani-
mously, all Council Members present, ~
ordinance
.14 acre
Residential,
mously, 7/0,
A public
Article H, "Industrial
zone as an accessory
appeared.
A public hearing
by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to set a public
the Zoning Chapter by changing the use
cated al; 24 N. Van Buren Street from
Residential/Office (Raley). The Ma
ncil Members present.
was held on an ordinance ame
~nes," to allow the outdoor st(
m to a recycling processir
allow temporary real estate
Miklo present for discussion.
A public hearing was ordi
for the D&L Subdivision {Dane
1 and Sunset Street, to eliminate
No one appeared.
A public hearing was held
"Zoning," Article K, entitled "Envir
Ordinance," Subsection I,
activities within areas containi
Avenue, appeared. Sr. Plan~ Miklo
Moved by Lehman ;onded by
Chapter 6, entitled "Zor Article K,
entitled "Sensitive Area
ation of development ~
vote for c St, Planner Miklo
held on an ordinanc
ales centers in rE
for March 26 on an
, of an approximate
High Density Multi-Family
motion carried unani-
Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning,"
e of recyclable materials in the I-1
by special exception. No one
g Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," to
zones. No one appeared. Sr. Planner
g the Conditional Zoning Agreement
heast of the intersection of Highway
uirement to provide access to property to the south.
an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled
ntal Regulations," Section 1, entitled "Sensitive Areas
ep Slopes," to allow consideration of development
ly altered slopes. Richard Rhodes, 2014 Rochester
ent for discussion.
that the ordinance amending Title 14,
:led "Environmental Regulations," Section 1,
,n I, entitled "Steep Slopes," to allow consider-
:ining previously altered slopes, be given first
or discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded
by Lehman, to the ordinance by deleti~ the terms "man-made" and substituting
"human activity" inserting the words into the definition of protected
slopes. The declared the motion carried 7~0, all Council Members
present. The declared the motion carried on amended ordinance, 6/1, with the
followin callvote: Ayes: Baker, Lehman, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderh-
oef. Nays: Absent: None.
A hearing was held on an ordinance amendi~ ~e Zoning Chapter by approving
Areas Development Plan and changing the use from PRM, Planned High
y Residential Zone, to PRM-OSA, High Density Multi-family
Reside - Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone for a 0.32 acre rty located at 517 S. Linn
Stree~ Kidwell). No one appeared.
/ Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that rdinance amending the
Zoni/Sg Chapter by approving a Sensitive Areas Development and changing the use
reg¢lations from PRM, Planned High Density Multi-Family Re: Zone, to PRM-OSA,
Plahned High Density Multi-family Residential - Sensitive Areas Zone for a 0.32 acre
property located at 517 S. Linn Street (Kidwell), be given first vote for consideration. Appli-
cant Kevin Kidwell appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following
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division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker. Nays:
Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 96-3718, Bk. 39, p.
1 2, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS FOR A .5
ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 840 CROSS PARK AVENUE FROM CO-1, COMMERCIAL
OFFICE, TO CC-2, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (Sundblad). The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Thornberry, Vanderho-
el, Baker, Kubby, Lehman. Nays: Norton. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on the proposed fiscal year 1997 operating budget, fiscal
years 1997 through 1999 three-year financial plan and the seven year capital improvements
program (FY1996 through FY2002). The following individuals appeared: Leanne Mayhew,
21 99 Taylor Dr.; Lori Bears, 369 Bon Aim; Intesar Duncan, 1229 Burns Ave.; Verne Nelson,
3414 E. Court St., representing Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau; Delores
"Dee" Capps, 2801 Hwy. 6 E. #65; Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct.; Joe Daringer, 2419
Lakeside Manor; and Colin Gordon, 225 Church St. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman,
to accept correspondence from: Holly Berkowitz; Dave Couchman; Convention & Visitors
Bureau. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members pres-
ent.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost
of construction of the 1996 Curb Ramp Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-41, Bk. 115, p. 41, AP-
PROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1996 CURB RAMPS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF
BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVER-
TISEMENT FOR BIDS AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS at 10:30 a.m.
March 19, 1996. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter
3, "City Utilities," Article E, "Wastewater Treatment Works Indirect Discharge" for the City
Code bv adding provisions to regulate holding tank waste transporters (liquid waste haulers),
be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Sr. Center Comm. - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term ending December 31, 1996. This appointment will be made at the March 26,
1 996, meeting of the City Council. Housing & Community Development Comm. - One vacan-
cy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 1998. This appointment will be made at the
April 9, 1996, meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor noted the previousIv announced vacancies: P&Z Comm. - One vacancy for
a five-vear term ending May 1, 2001. This appointment will be made at March 26, 1996,
meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to re-appoint Lyra Dickerson, 324 Post
Rd., to the Civil Service Comm. for a six-year term ending April I, 2002; appoint Benjamin
Chait, 452 N. Seventh Ave., to the P&Z Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending May 1,2001;
appoint Lori Goetsch, 1108 Carver St., to the Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. for an unex-
pired term ending December 1, 1998. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Norton reminded citizens of the special testing of emergency sirens
on February 28; stressed the importance of receiving Board and Commission minutes in a
timely fashion; and urged citizens to apply for vacancies on City Boards and Commissions,
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February 27, 1996
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Council Member Kubby noted the petition received from the Regina PTO for a pedestri-
an phase button at First Avenue Rochester and asked the matter be referred to the Traffic
Engr.; and invited citizens to attend the second meeting of a group called Progressive Johnson
County on February 29.
Council Member Lehman noted the accomplishments of Angie Lee, the University of
Iowa Women's Basketball Coach and her team for capturing the Big Ten title; and stated his
support and pride in the Regina Girls Basketball team becoming the first Iowa City women's
team to play in a state tournament.
Council Member Thornberry outlined his reason for not supporting the request to
.review the combining of the City and County Assessor offices. He noted the recent memo
~rom City staff regarding the potential water runoff problem over the Pleasant Valley Golf
Course and requested staff look at the matter again.
Council Member Baker reiterated the desire to hear from staff on the petition received
from the Regina PT0 concerning the First Avenue and Rochester intersection; noted the North
Liberty City Council meeting being held that same evening on a rezoning request for a large
multi-family development; called attention to an article in the City High newspaper regarding
the com~zittee formed to determine the new principal and the visual schematic of gender
breakdown; and acknowledged the pride and support of the whole community in the success
of the Regina Girls Basketball team. He outlined his reasons for proposing the possible coordi-
nation/consolidation of the City and County Assessors offices.
Mayor Novick reported she had received an inquiry regarding a spring leaf pick-up.
After discussion Council agreed to maintain the street sweeping schedule and not schedule
a leaf pick-up.
The City Manager announced the hiring of Housing Administrator, Robert Hagarty.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 9:35 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.
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MARCH 4, 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: Woito, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded
on Tapes 96-35, Side 1.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn to executive session to discuss
strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent
where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the ' '
governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive
session 6:32 p.m.
Council returned to open session 6:45 p.m.
Moved b~' Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, ~o adjourn the special meeting 6:47 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/O, all Council Members present.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
revised 3/25/96
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 5, 1996
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Absent: Lehman. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Schoon, Miklo, McClure,
Yucuis. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-35, Side 2; 96-37, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed Children and Healthcare Week - March 17-23, 1996, Laura
Phearman accepted.; Daffodil Days - March 26-29, 1996, Patty Rossman accepted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. meeting of January
16, 1996, February 20, 1996.
(a) Recommendation of the Design Review Comm. that the Council
adopt a resolution of intent to comply with Design Review Overlay Zone
Ordinance.
(b) Recommendation of the Design Review Comm. that the Council
implement the Alternate Bid Items as part of the Burlington and Gilbert
Street intersection improvements. A memo from the Committee is
included in the Council packet regarding this item.
Housing and Community Development Comm, meeting of January 18, 1996.
Broadband Telecomre. Comm, meeting of January 22, 1996.
(a) Recommendation from the Broadband Telecommunications
Commission to approve a pass-through fee of 50 cents per cable TV
subscriber per month.
Broadband Telecommunications Comm. meeting of January 29, 1996. P&Z Comm.
meeting of February 15, 1996.
(a) Recommended approval of SUB95-0032, an application for
preliminary plat approval of Galway Hills, Parts Three and Four, subject
to the approval of a Grading Plan and a Sensitive Areas Site Plan prior
to Council consideration of the plat,
(b) Recommended approval of an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan
to amend the JCCOG Arterial Street Plan to include the extension of
Oakdale Boulevard from First Avenue east to W66, Dubuque Street.
(c) Recommended approval of the east alignment for the extension of
Highway 965.
(d) Recommended approval of REZ95-0016, an application submitted by
Danette and John Raley to fezone a .14 acre parcel located at 24 N.
Van Buren Street from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to
R/O, Residential Office.
Iowa City Public Librat,/Bd. of Trustees meeting of February 22, 1996.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Elks Lodge B.P.O.E.,
637 Foster Rd. Approving a Class "B" Beer Permit for Benjamin Barrientes dba La
Perlita Mexican Care, 327 E. Market St. Refund an unused portion of a Class "C"
Liquor License for The Field House, 111 E, College St. Refund an unused portion of a
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
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Moved
recommendation
amended:
3wa City City Council, special meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Ma,
Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, ,rhoef.
man. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Schoon McClure,
Yucuis. ;il minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-35, Side 2; 96-37, Sid
The proclaimed Children and Healthcare Week - March 1; 1996, Laura
Phearman ted.; Daffodil Days - March 26-29, 1 996, Patty Rossm accepted.
Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the g items and
the Consent Calendar be received, or and/or adopted as
16, 1996,
of Boards and Commissions: Desig
;ry 20, 1996.
;commendation of the Design
ado resolution of intent to compl,~
~mm. meeting of January
Comm. that the Council
gn Review Overlay Zone
(b) ~on of the Des Review Comm. that the Council
im the Alternate Bid as part of the Burlington and Gilbert
Street section improve~ A memo from the Committee is
included Council pac regarding this item.
Housing and Community ram. meeting of January 18, 1996.
Broadband Telecomre. Corer January 22, 1996.
(a) the Broadband Telecommunications
Commission to a pass-through fee of 50 cents per cable TV
subscriber per mo~
Broadband Telecommunications ~mm. meeting of January 29, 1996. January 29,
1996. P&Z Comm. meeting ary 15, 1996.
(a) RecommE 3royal of SUB95-0032, an application for
preliminary of Galway Hills, Parts Three and Four, subject
to the of a ~g Plan and a Sensitive Areas Site Plan prior
to Counc the plat.
(b) Rec¢ mended approval an amendmenttothe Comprehensive Plan
to am the JCCOG Street Plan to include the extension of
Oak( Boulevard from First east to W66, Dubuque Street.
(c) ecommended approval of t~e east alignment for the extension of
H~. hway 965. ~
J/d) Recommended approval of REZ9NS-0016, an application submitted by
Danette and John Raley to rezone ~t, .14 acre parcel located at 24 N.
Van Buren Street from RM-44, High D~nsity Multi-Family Residential, to
R/O, Residential Office. ~
Iowa Public Library Bd. of Trustees m,,e..e,?,n..g_ o. _f?, .~_r?_ary 22, 1996.
~mit Motions: Approving a ,,C,I,a. ss C' Liquor License for Elks Lodge B,P.O.E.,
637 .,r Rd. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for ~]~r~jamin Bardentes dba, L,a,
Mexican Cafe, 327 E, Market St. Refund an unuse~ portion of a Class 'C'
Li( License for The Field House, 1 1 1 E. College tS. Refun~ unused portion of a
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Class "E" Liquor License for Randali's Pantry, 1851 Lower Muscatine Rd. Refund an
unused portion of a Class "E" Beer Permit for Randali's Pantry, 1851 Lower Muscstine
Rd. RES. 96-42, Bk. 115, p. 42, REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 96-43, Bk. 115,
p, 43, REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 96-44, Bk. 115, p. 44, ISSUE CIGARETTE
PERMITS.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for March 26, 1996, on the
City of Iowa City's FY97 Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated Transit
Funding Grant application and authorizing the City Clerk to publish notice of said
hearing. RES. 96-45, Bk. 115, p. 45, STATING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY'S INTENT
TO RESCIND RESOLUTION NO, 92-75 AND REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 92-3530 AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SUCH ACTION for March 26, 1996.
Resolutions, Bk. 115: RES. 96-46, p. 46, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT UNDER 49 U.S.C 5307,
TO BE USED FOR TRANSIT CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING. RES. 96-47, p. 47,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 620 SOUTH CAPITOL STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES, 96-48, p. 48, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2713 FRIENDSHIP STREET, IOWA CITY, 10WA. RES. 96-49, p, 49, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 714/716 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-
50, p. 50, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 722 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-51,p. 51, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401
BROWN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Motions: Approve the appointment of Andrew Rocca as Fire Chief.
Correspondence: Heritage Area Agency on Aging Johnson County Task Force
regarding the Senior Center Coordinator position. Arlene Wheeler regarding proposed
changes in transit.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
City Manager Arkins announced that City crews were overwhelmed w~th the recycling
effort within the City and were running behind, items will be picked up in the neighborhoods
as soon as possible. Rodney Alber, 400 First Avenue, raised concerns regarding the Water
Treatment Facility proposal. Staff will follow-up. Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton, updated
Council on a billing problem that occurred at her duplex and requested City review its utility
billing adjustment policy.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the 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, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unammous, 6/0,
Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending Title 14,
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March 5, 1996
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Chapter 6, "Zoning," to allow temporary real estate sales centers in residential zones, be given
first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending the
Conditional Zoning Agreement for the D&L Subdivision (Dane & Larsen), located southeast of
the intersection of Highway 1 and Sunset Street, to eliminate the requirement to provide
access to property to the south be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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 ORDo 96-3719, Bk. 39, p. 13, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED
"ZONING," ARTICLE K, ENTITLED "ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS," SECTION 1,
ENTITLED "SENSITIVE AREAS ORDINANCE," SUBSECTION I, ENTITLED "STEEP SLOPES,"
TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS ON PROTECTED
SLOPES THAT HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY ALTERED, be voted on for final passage at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Thornberry, seconded
by Norton, that the ordinance. be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Norton,
Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby. Absent: Lehman.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, 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. 96-3720, Bk. 39, p. 14, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY APPROVING
A SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS FROM
PRM, PLANNED HIGH DENSITY MULTI:FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO PRM-SA, PLANNED HIGH
DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY, FOR A 0.32 ACRE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 517 S. LINN STREET (Kidwell), be voted on for final passage at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Vanderhoef,
seconded by Norton, that the ordinance be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to March 26, 1996, a resolution
approving a preliminary plat for Newport Ridge Subdivision. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost
of construction of the Highway 1/Gilbert Street Intersection Improvement Project. Nancy
Seiberling, 209 Blackspring Circle, appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to
accept correspondence from Alan Stang. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
610, Lehman absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-52, Bk. 115, p. 52,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 1/GILBERT STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
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DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND
PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS at 10:30 a.m., March 26, 1996. Civil Engr. McClure present
foE discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES,. 96-53, Bk. 11 5, p. 53,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE HUMAN RIGI:ITS DIVISION AND THE
AFSCME PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF HUMAN RIGHTS INVESTIGATOR.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/O, Lehman sbsent. The Mayor declared the resolution
· adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 96-54, Bk. 115, p. 54,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR THE LIGHTING AND JOINT USE
OF THE HAWKEYE SOFTBALL .COMPLEX. Council noted the cooperative efforts of the City
and University to accomplish this agreement. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0,
Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-55, Bk. 11 5, p. 55,
CERTIFYING UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, AND SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL
CHARGES TO JOHNSON COUNTY FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A
PROPERTY TAX. The City Clerk noted a revised exhibit listing property owners distributed that
evening. Moved by Kubb¥, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from Bruce
Glasgow. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 96-56, Bk. 115, p. 56,
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET EXCLUDING HACAP AND FREE MEDICAL CLINIC FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1997. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-57, Bk. 115, p. 57,
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR HACAP AND FREE MEDICAL CLINIC FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1997. Affirmative roll call vote, 5/0, Kubby abstaining,
Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-58, Bk. 115, p. 58,
APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR FISCAL
YEARS 1997 THROUGH 1999 AND THE SEVEN YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0,
Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-59, Bk. 115, p. 59,
RESCINDING RESOLUTION 90-176, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE
TO SETTLE CLAIMS UP TO $20,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: P&Z Comm. - One vacancy for
a five-year term ending May 1, 2001; St. Center Comm.- One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term ending December 31, 1997. These appointments will be made at the March 26, 1996,
meeting of the City Council. Housing and Community Development Corem. - One vacancy to
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March 5, 1996
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fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 1998. This appointment will be made at the April
9, 1996, meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to accept a recommendation of the Planning
and Zoning Commission that Jane Jakobsen be appointed to the Airport Zoning Commission
as a representative from the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term ending May 1, 1997.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Council Member Norton noted the employee awards ceremony held February 29 and
acknowledged city employees honored; and reported on Major General Warren LawsoWs
review and visit of the National Guard Armory.
Council Member Kubby stated April 21-27 has been designated as the week of the
Young Child by the National Association for the Education of Young People and congratulated
two City employees who received recognition by this national organization for their special
involvement with children in the community, Deb Green, Children Service Coordinator with
the Iowa City Public Library and Joyce Carroll, Program Supervisor with the City Recreational
Division.
Council Member Vanderhoef thanked all involved for the invitation extended to attend
the workshop on juvenile violence held the past week.
Council Member Baker congratulated the Regina Girls Basketball team and wished them
well in state tournament play.
Mayor Novick reminded everyon; of upcoming events for Women's Recognition Month:
Johnson County Historical Society is hosting 'a program on March 17 honoring Iowa City
female mayors; awards will be presented at the Senior Center on March 19 for women who
have contributed to the community; and Women in Broadcasting session will be held on March
20.
City Atty. Woito announced the hiring of Eleanor Dilkes as Assistant City Attorney
effective March 18.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubb¥, to adjourn 8:50 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor