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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-04-09 Minutes numberedSubject 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 APRIL 9, 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 (8:20 p.m.), Helling, Woito, Karr, Schoon, Nasby, Davidson, Fosse, McClure, Schmadeke, Elias, Yucuis. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-48, 95-49 & 95-50, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed Fair Housing Month - April 1996; Community Development Day - April 11, 1996, Linda Murray accepted; Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust - April 14-21, 1996; Medical Laboratory Week - April 15-20, 1996; A Day of Honor for Bethel A.M.E. Church - April 19, 1996, Rev. Willie W. Clemmons accepted; Infant Immunization Week - April 21-27, 1996; Week of the Young Child - April 21-27, 1996, Barbara Endel accepted Crisis Center Week - April 21-28, 1996, Ellen McCabe accepted. The Mayor announced that she had just returned from Des Moines where Iowa City received a Tree City U.S.A. award and a growth award for achievement in education and public relations for our Tree Safety Worker Program. Additionally City Forester Terry Robinson was named Outstanding Professional of the Year for Urban Forestry in Iowa by the Iowa Urban & Forestry Council. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Roosevelt Elementary Student Council; and Grant Wood Elementary students: Shanna Emerson, Sara Griffin, Nick Rocca, Jennifer Leggett. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, 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 special meeting of March 25, 1996, and the regular meeting of March 26, 1996, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. meeting~f January 9, 1996, February 13, 1996, March 4, 1996. Human Rights Comm. meeting of February 26, 1996. {a) Recommendation to amend the Iowa City Human Rights Comm. by- laws as follows by an addition to Section XI - Human Rights Complaint Process, as follows: In a human rights complaint alleging sexual harassment, the parties making the probable cause determination as to whether discrimination occurred must weigh the prejudicial value and relevance of any evidence concerning the past sexual behavior of the complainant. Bd. of Appeals meeting of March 4, 1996. Bd. of Adjustment meeting of March 13, 1996. Design Review Comm. meeting of March 18, 1996. (a) Recommendation that the proposed Design Review Overlay Zone Ordinance be amended so that the City Council acts as the final arbiter in the appeal process. P&Z Comm. meeting of March 21, 1996. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Red Lobster #759, 1069 Highway 1 West. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Kitty Hawk, 1012 Gilbert Ct. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Panchero's, Inc., 32 S. Clinton St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Regina Gala, 2140 Rochester Ave. Approving. Council Activities April 9, 1996 Page 2 a Class B Beer Permit for Sam's Pizza I.C., 321 S. Gilbert St. Approwng a Class C Liquor License for Golden Oldies, 19'10 S. Gilbert St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Mondo's Sports Care, 212 S. Clinton St. RES. 96-80, 8k. 115, p. 80, ISSUE A DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: Motion to set a public hearing for April 23, 1996, to discuss the allocation of $100,000 of FY96 Community Development Block Grant and $100,000 of FY96 Home Investment Partnership Funds to Robert Burns and Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship for an affordable rental housing project. RES. 96-81, Bk. 115, p. 81, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for April 23, 1996, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FORCE MAIN PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions, Bk. 115: RES. 96-82, p. 82, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR REHABILITATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 226 ORCHARD COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-83, p. 83, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WALDEN WOOD, PART 9. Correspondence: Robert Oppliger regarding BBoPs. Russell Karkowski, Jalandhara Meditation Center, regarding Tibetan lamas. Kenneth Moore (President) and Laura Reed (President-elect), University of Iowa Staff Council, regarding transit service. Karen Chappell, Joyce Summerwill, and Shirley Wyrick (Co-Chairs), The CenterSpace Committee regarding CenterSpace. Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer regarding: Stop sign installation on Fifth Avenue at its intersection with F Street and removal of stop signs on F Street at its intersection with Fifth Avenue; Stop sign installation on F Street at its intersection with Sixth Avenue; Stop sign installation on Waterfront Drive at its northerly intersection with Stevens Drive; Parking prohibition on both the north and south sides of Stevens Drive from its intersection with Gilbert Street east to its easterly intersection with Waterfront Drive. Jennifer McLarty. Iowa City Children's Museum, regarding locating their proposed museum in downtown Iowa City. Applications for Use of City Plaza: Nicole Cook for the Rape Victim Advocacy Program Clothesline Project Display to be held April 27, 1996, approved. Applications for Use of City Streets: Diane Denneny for the Children's Miracle Network Telethon/Ronald McDonald House Race to be held Saturday, May 4, 1996, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Holly Berkowitz, $12 Granada Ct., appeared as the crawdad lady and urged citizens to lobby for clean water. Richard Rhodes, 2014 Rochester Ave., presented a written statement concerning transportation networks in new subdivisions. Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton, appeared regarding use of the city utility newsletter for information on trash pick-up for multiple units; the City's recycling program; further exploration of a on.e c_ent sales tax; and Council travel. Council Activities April 9, 1996 Page 3 Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for April 23, 1996, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to change the use regulations of a 3.09 acre tract from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to OPDH-5, Planned Development Housing Overlay, and approval of a preliminary OPDH plan for property located on the north side of Village Road (Village Partners/Frantz). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. "" nin " A public hearing was held on Amendments to City Code Title14, Chapter6, to g, Article J, "Overlay Zones," by creating a new overlay zoning district entitled "Design Review Overlay Zone." The following individuals appeared: Martin Haynes, Chair, Design Review Commission; John Beckord, President, Chamber of Commerce; Tom Gelman, Chair, Chamber of Commerce; Anna Buss, 525 W, Benton; and Glenn Siders, Homebuilders Association. Planner Schoon present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, s~conded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Daryl Woodson, Sanctuary; Suzanne Streitz, Downtown Association; Michael Brannin, Friends of Historic Preservation; John Gross, Technigraphics; Carol Spaziani, Arts Iowa City. 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 to change the use regulations of a 1.88 acre tract from RR-1, Rural Residential, to RS-5, Low Density Single- Family Residential for property located at 3263 Rohret Road (Streb). No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations of an approximate .14 acre parcel located at 24 N. Van Buren Street from RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential, to R/O, Residential/Office (Raley), 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 Norton, to adopt ORD. 96-3722, Bk. 39, p. 16, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, "ZONING," ARTICLE H, "INDUSTRIAL ZONES," TO ALLOW THE OUTDOOR STORAGE OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS IN THE I-1, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE, AS AN ACCESSORY USE TO A RECYCLING PROCESSING FACILITY BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt ORD. 96-3723, Bk. 39, p. 17, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, "ZONING," TO ALLOW REAL ESTATE SALES CENTERS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES, AND RELATED AMENDMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to defer indefinitely a resolution approving an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan by incorporating an amendment to the JCCOG Arterial Street Plan which adds the extension of Oakdale Boulevard between First Avenue Coralville and County Road W-66. JCCOG Dir. Davidson present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members oresent. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-84, Bk. 115, p. 84, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WOODLAND RIDGE, PART ONE, JOHNSON COUNTY. IOWA. Asst. PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities April 9, 1996 Page 4 Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to adopt a resolution approving a preliminary plat for Galway Hills, Parts three and four, a 27.77 acre, 78-Lot Subdivision located south of Galway Drive, east of Highway 218. The following individuals appeared: Dale Reiman, 28 Galway Place; Jody Murph, 3505 Galway Ct.; Mark Kamps, 16 Galway Place; Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; and John Bayless, 524 Galway Dr. Asst. Mir. PCD Davidson present for discussion. After discussion, moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to defer the resolution to April 23, 1996. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, Lehman, Thornberry, Vanderhoef voting no. After further discussion it was moved by Kubby, and seconded by Norton, to amend the motion to allow consideration of the resolution at a special meeting prior to April 23, 1996, should the matter be resolved sooner. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carded, 6/1, Lehman voting no. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Bev& Fred Johlin; Mark Kamps; Petrie & Stanley Naides; William & Jody Murph. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Public discussion was held on Burlington/Gilbert Street Intersection. Larry Waters, 1538 Rochester, appeared. Civil Engr. McClure present for discussion. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from: Janice Blou9h, Dodge Cleaners. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held to discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partn,-rships (HOME) funding recommendations for FY97. The following individuals appeared: Linda Murray, Chair, HCD Commission; Lisa Pauley, Neighborhood Center of Johnson County Board Member, Pl'~easant Ridge Apts.; Linda Miller, Program Coordinator, Mayor's Youth Employment Program; Robert Ballantyne, Director, ECI Employment and Training Consortium; Maryann Dennis, Administrator, Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship; Sandi Schutt, Housing Specialist, Iowa City Housing Authority; Michael Richards, Heartland Candleworks; and Rebecca Teasdale, Furniture Project, Domestic Violence Intervention Program. C[ ~munity Development Planner Nasby present for discussion. Moved by Lehman, seconded by :orton, to continue the public hearing to April 23, 1996. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members p~esent. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for construction of Contract 2 of the Wastewater Treatment Connection Project, also known as Napoleon Park Pumping Station and North Plant Improvements Project. No one appeared. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-85, Bk. 115, p. 85, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACT 2 OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT CONNECTION PROJECT, ALSO KNOWN AS NAPOLEON PARK PUMPING STATION AND NORTH PLANT IMPROVEMENTS 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 for May 21, 1996. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared. Council Activities April 9, 1996 ?age 5 Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-86, Bk. 115, p. 86, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MELROSE AVENUE WEST RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, STP-U-3715(6)--70-52, AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Pine Street Pedestrian Tunnel Project. No one appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to defer indefinitely a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimato of cost for the construction of the Pine Street Pedestrian Tunnel 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. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance establishing passenger conduct on buses in Iowa City by establishing conduct guidelines for passengers and establishing guidelines for the removal of passengers, be given first vote for consideration. Parking & Transit Dir. Fowler present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Baker, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-87, Bk. 115, p. 87, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 92-7,5 ESTABLISHING THE NORTHGATE CORPORATE PARK URBAN RENEWAL PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 92~3530 Establishing a Tax Financing Increment Mechanism for the Northgate Corporate Park Urban Renewal Area, 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 Lehman, seconded by Norton, to combine Items No. 15 through 18. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, 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 the following ordinances be adopted at this time: ORD. 96- 3724, Bk. 39, p. 18, AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE A, BUILDING CODE, BY ADOPTING VOLUMES 1,2, AND 3 OF THE 1994 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; ORD. 96-3725, Bk. 39, p. 19, AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 1, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, BY ADOPTING THE 1994 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA; ORD. 96-3726, Bk. 39, p. 20, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE B, OF THE IOWA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ADOPTING THE 1994 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE, MATERIALS AND FIXTURES USED IN THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, EXTENSION AND ALTERATION Council Activities April 9, 1996 Page 6 OF ALL PIPING, FIXTURES, APPLIANCES AND APPURTENANCES IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS PLUMBING SYSTEMS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND INSPECTION OF PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; 0RD. 96-3727, Bk. 39, p. 21, AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE F, "DANGEROUS BUILDING CODE," BY ADOPTING THE 1994 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinances be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinances adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to accept the form of Tax Exemption Certificate pertaining to the $6,100,000 General Obligation Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-88, Bk. 115, p. 88, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $ 6,100,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept the form of Tax Exemption Certificate pertaining to the $18,300,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-89, Bk. 115, p. 89, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF t~18,3OO,O00 SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to approve disbursements in the amount of $6,742,448.77 for the period of February 1 through February 29, 1996, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-90, Bk. 115, p. 90, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ACREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND MWR TELECOM, INC. TO USE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF A FIBER OPTIC NETWORK. 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 Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-91. Bk. 115, p. 91, APPROVING, EXECUTION OF A PERMANENT SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER AND WATER MAIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND B & S PROPERTIES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 96-92, Bk. 115, p. 92, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD a. GREEN COMPANY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT Council Activities April 9, 1996 Page 7 SERVICES FOR THE IOWA RIVER PEDESTRIAN TRAIL FROM PARK ROAD TO TAFT SPEEDWAY. Public Works Dir. Schmadeke present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-93, Bk. 115, p. 93, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SCOl']' BOULEVARD TRUNK SEWER PROJECT. Public Works Dir. Schmadeke and 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 a resolution amending agreement between Trinity Episcopal Church and City of Iowa City, Iowa, for use of public right-of-way for portions of Gilbert and College Streets in Iowa City, Iowa. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated, 0~7, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to accept correspondence from Edward Pisney, McComas-Lacina Construction. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Historic Preservation Comm. - One at-large vacancy to fill a three-year term ending March 29, 1999. This appointment will be made at the May 21, 1996, meeting of the City Council. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to appoint David Purdy, 831 E. Market, to the_J~../_,~ Housing and Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 1998. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Council Member Norton asked Council to take the necessary steps to get the fringe area agreement with the County resolved; and establish a working relationship with the School Board on pending matters. Council Me.tuber Kubby reminded citizens of the fifth annual Ralston Creek Clean-up scheduled April 20, and the appearance by author Randall Arendt scheduled April 23, at 7:00 p.m. at Van Allen Hall. Council Member Thornberry noted the delay in recycling pick-up, and questioned the status. The City Manager stated two trucks had broken down and staff was exploring the lease of a third truck. The Mayor announced that Iowa City had been awarded a ~90OO grant by the State Historical Society for a historical survey evaluation project. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 12:40 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk DATE: TO: FROM: RE: City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM March 30, 1996 City Council City Manager Material in Information Packet Memorandum from the City Manager regarding pending development issues. Copy of letter from the Executive Director of Administrative Service, Iowa City Community School District, to the City Manager regarding Melrose Avenue reconstruction project, Copy of letter from the Executive Director of Administrative Service, Iowa City Community School District, to the City Manager regarding gymnasium space at Mercer Park. Copy of memorandum from the Director of Planning & Community _-.-~ Development to the City Manager regarding redevelopment of Urban Renewal Parcel 64-1(a). Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding partial litigation update.I ~'77 Copy of memorandum from Brad Neumann and Floyde Pelkey to the City Manager regarding paint and household battery collection day. Memorandum from Dennis McKim regarding GIS demonstration. Article contributed by Council Member Baker regarding The Fourth Annual Leadership Summit. Article contributed by Council Member Thornberry regarding socialized water. Agenda for the April 2. 1996. meeting of the Council on Disability Rights and .Jc~',-~,, Education. Agenda for the March 28 1996, formal meeting of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Copy of John Carver's Governing with Confidence. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: RE: April 5, 1996 City Council City Mariagat Material in Information Packet Memoranda from Council Member Baker: - a. Upcoming Sales Tax Discussion b. Change in State Election Laws Copies of memoranda from City Engineer to City Manager: a. Pine Street Pedestrian Tunnel Project ]~ b. Melrose Avenue West- Compliance with Sensitive Areas Ordinance I~ Memoranda from City Clerk: a. Council Work Session of March 25, 1996 b. Council Work Session of March 27, 1996 c. Census Memoranda from City Attorney: a. Application to Provide Mediation Services b. Partial Litigation Update Copies of memoranda from Director of Planning & Community Development to City Manager: - a. Communications with Iowa City Community School District b. Impact Fees for Schools Memorandum from ExecutiveDirector, JCCOG, regarding proposed extension of Highway 965; alternative alignment issue. Agenda for the April 2 1996, informalmeeting of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Memo from City Mgr. regarding Wastewater Construction Project Schedule - Miscellaneous. Memo from City Mgr. regarding Uniform & Towel Service Contract Renewal..Lo~m~.__~ Copy of School Budget Summary. Copy of City Mgr. letter to Edna Englert regarding her contribution to City sponsored programs for our younger citizens. Information Packet' April 5, 1996 page 2 Copy of Article from Reflections, regarding te Design Review Commission. Agenda for the 4/9/96 Board of Supervisors m~eting. Memo from City Mgr. regarding St. Patrick's Negotiations. Copy of Press Release regarding St. Patrick's parking l~t & parish hall.