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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, 1 996; A Day of Honor
for Bethel A.M.E. Church - April 19, 1996, Rev. Willi? 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 SafetyWorker 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 Leggert.
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 co,'rections, as
recommonded by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. meeting of
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 behawor 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
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a Class B Beer Permit for Sam's Pizza I.C., 321 S. Gilbert St. Approving a Class C
Liquor License for Golden Oldies, 1910 S. Gilbert St. Approving a Class C Liquor
License for Mondo's Sports Cafe, 212 S. Clinton St. RES. 96-80, Bk. 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 8BoPs. 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, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared as the crawdad lady and urged citizens
to lobby for clean water. Richard Rhodes, 2014 Rochester Ave., presented a written
statgment 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 one cent sales tax;
and Council travel.
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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 0PDH-5, Planned Development Housing
Ovellay, 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.
A public hearing was held 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 following individuals appeared: Martin Haynes, Chair, Design Review
Commission; John Beckoral, 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, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from: Daryl Woodson, Sanctuar;,; 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 horn 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.
7he 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 present.
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.
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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. Dir. 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, 413, Lehman,
Thor~berry, 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 carried, 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 Blough, 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 Partnerships {HOME) funding recommendations for FY97. The following
individuals appeared: Linda Murray, Chair, HCD Commission; Lisa Pauley, Neighborhood
Center of Johnson County Board Member, Pheasant 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. Community Development Planner Nasby present for discussion. Moved
by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to continue the public hearing to April 23, 1996. The Mayor
declared the morion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
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, 7/0, 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-3715(6)-
-70-52. No one appeared.
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Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-86, 8k. 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 estimate 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, 8k. 115, p. 87,
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 92-75 ESTABLISHING THE NORTHGATE CORPORATE PARK
URBAN RENEWAL PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Councd 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 8Y 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, 10WA; 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 IJNIFORM PLUM81NG
CODE, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE, MATERIALS AND
FIXTURES USED IN THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, EXTENSION AND ALTERATION
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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; ORD. 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
$18,300,000 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 P.AYMENT
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,
AUI'HORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
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 R. GREEN COMPANY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
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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 SCOTT 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, tothe
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 Member 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 $9000 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.
~an~an K. Kerr, City Clerk
Nao~ni J.(~oVick, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS- 3/25/g6
Iowa City City Council, special
meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members
present: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker.
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;
and to discuss the purchase of particular
real estate only where premature disclosure
could be reasonably expected to increase
the price the governmental body would
have to pay for that property. The minutes
and the tape recording of a session closed
under this paragraph shall be available for
public examination when the transaction
discussed is completed. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn
8:20 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 J. NOVICK, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K, KARR, CITY CLERK
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revised 4/10/96
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/26/96
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting,
7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker.
Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry.
Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed Professional Social
Work Month- March; Free Medical Clinic Day -
March 30. Mary Dole-Ritter accepted; Sexual
Assault Awareness Month - April, Nicole Cook
accepted; National Public Health Week - April
1-7, Graham Dameton accepted.
Presentation by Big Brother/Big Sister Pro-
gram Director Barbara Curtin to the City of
Iowa CiW in recognition of its 20 years of ser-
vice to the community.
Johnson County SAFE KIDS Coalition pre-
sentation 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 &
Cafe and Prairie Lights. (3)New Building Con-
struction 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 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 27, and the
special meetings of February 26, March 4,
and March 5. as published, subject to cor-
rections, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Airport Corem. meeting of February 8. Bd.
of Appeals meeting of February 5. P&R
Comm. meeting of February 14. Broadband
Tetecomm. Comm. meeting of February 26.
P&Z Comm. meeting of March 7.
Official Actions
March 26, 1996
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Permit Motions: Class "C" Liquor Li-
cense for The Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St.
Class "C" Liquor License for First Avenue
Club, 1550 First Ave. Class "C" Liquor
License for Gringo's, 115 E. College St.
Class "C" Liquor License for Sports Col-
umn, 12 S. Dubuque St. Class "B" Beer
Permit for Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream
Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert St. RES. 96-60, IS-
SUE CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 96-61,
ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public
hearing for April 9, to discuss the Commu-
nity Development Block Grant (CDBG) and
Home Investment Partnerships (HOME)
funding recommendations for FY97. RES.
96-62, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CON-
TRACT, AND ESTIMATE 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,
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CON-
STRUCTION OF THE MELROSE AVENUE
WEST RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, STP-
U-3715(6)--70-52, 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. 96-64,
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CON-
STRUCTION OF THE PINE STREET PEDES-
TRIAN 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, RES. 96-65, AUTHORIZ-
ING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE
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March 26. 1996
Page 3
AND A MORTGAGE AND FINANCING
STATEMENTS (A UCC2 AND A UCC4) FOR
REHABILITATION OF THE PROPERTY LO-
CATED AT 803 CHURCH STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-66, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IO-
WA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION FOR PROPER-
TY LOCATED AT 1311 FIRST AVENUE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-67, APPROV-
ING IOWA CITY'S FY97, 98, 99, 2000,
AND 2001 OFFICIAL REPORT OF MUNICI-
PALITIES FOR THE STREET CONSTRUC-
TION PROGRAM FROM JULY 1, 1996 TO
JUNE 30, 2001. RES. 96-68, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER
AND STORM SEWI~R PUBLIC IMPROVE-
MENTS FOR FIRST & ROCHESTER COM-
MERCIAL SUBDIVISION, PART ONE. RES.
96-69, ESTABLISHING MINIMUM MONTH-
LY RENT (TOTAL TENANT PAYMENT) OF
$25.00 FOR FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN
THE SECTION 8 CERTIFICATE AND
VOUCHER PROGRAMS. RES. 96-70, ES-
TABLISHING MINIMUM MONTHLY RENT
(TOTAL TENANT PAYMENT) OF $25.00
FOR FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN THE
PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM, RES. 96-71,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RE-
LEASE OF A WATER MAIN EASEMENT
LOCATED ON LOTS 3 AND 4, D & L SUB-
DIVISION, IOWA 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 Date Reiman regarding
Galway Hills Parts Three and Four. Melrose
Avenue Neighborhood Association regard-
ing Melrose reconstruction project. Nor-
wood {Bud) Louis representing veterans
groups regarding removal of F86 Sabre jet
aircraft from Iowa City Airport. Correspon-
dence regarding back-billing from: Harvey
D. Miller, Phil Phillips. Shirley Wyrick, Presi-
dent of Arts Iowa City regarding mailings.
Correspondence regarding transit opera-
tions from: Rose Keese, Dee Capps, Leanne
Mayhew, Robyn Wheeler, Iowa City Citi-
zens. John Gross, Chair of the Downtown
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March 26, 1996
Page 4
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 park-
ing. Memoranda from the Civil Service
Comm. submitting certified lists of appli-
cants for the following positions: Construc-
tion Inspector I; Fire Chief; Special Projects
Inspector; Treasury Cashier. Memoranda
from the Traffic Engr. regarding: Modifica-
tion of On-Street Parking Meter Zone on
the West Side of 100 Block of North Clin-
ton Street; Temporary Alteration of the
Parking Prohibitions in the 500 BlocX of
South Linn St. Memo from John Doershuk,
State Archaeologist's office, regarding the
Sewer Project at Napolean Park.
Applications for Use of City Plaza:
Scott Steele for recognition of the National
Day of Prayer on May 2, 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Rene Paine, Public Access Television Direc-
tor, announced that program guides were avail-
able at TCI, Iowa City Public Library, Iowa
Memorial Union, Senior Center, and the Con-
vention and Visitor's Bureau, and distributed
copies. Kathy Folk, 1241 Oakes Dr., requested
parking meters not be enforced on Martin Lu-
ther King Jr. Day and Veterans Day, noting
meters were not enforced for other City holi-
days. Richard Fishel, 1316 MuscatineAvenue,
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 perma-
nently allowing the old jet to remain at the
Iowa City airport, and updated Council on the
clean up plan to maintain the jet. Philip Ze[I,
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 Evalua-
tion"' prepared by Rodney Alber, and requested
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March 26, 1996
Page 5
Council consider another public hearing. Anna
Buss, 525 W. Benton, appeared regarding the
status of Council discussion on the City back
billing procedure. Ms. Buss noted Council con-
sideration later in the meeting on several build-
ing 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 offi-
cials; 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 96,5. Holly
Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared regard-
ing Iowa City taking a leading role in preserving
our resources.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing
for April 9, on Amendments to City Code Title
14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article J, "Overlay
Zones," by creating a new overlay zoning dis-
trict entitled "Design Review Overlay Zone."
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing
for April 9, on an ordinance amending the Zon-
ing 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. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to
amend the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate
an amendment to the JCCOG Arterial Street
Plan which includes Oakdale Boulevard. Holly
Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from:
Peter Hayek. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the
use regulations of an approximate .14 acre
parcel located at 24 N. Van Buren Street from
RM-44, High Density Multi-Family Residential,
to RIO, Residential/Office.
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
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March 26, 1996
Page 6
as an accessory use to a recycling processing
facility by special exception, be given second
vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by I(ubby, 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. 96-3721, AMENDINGTHECONDITIONAL
ZONING AGREEMENT FOR THE D&L SUBDIVI-
SION, LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE INTER-
SECTION OF HIGHWAY 1 AND SUNSET
STREET, be voted on for final passage at this
time. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance be
adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from David Larsen. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-72,
APPROVINGTHE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIM-
INARY PLAT OF NEWPORT RIDGE SUBDIVI-
SION, WITHIN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to acknowledge re-
ceipt of the recommendation of the Planning
and Zoning Commission approving the pro-
posed east alignment for the extension of High-
way 965. The Mayor declared the motion car-
ried. Moved and seconded to accept correspon-
dence from: Wayne Duffy; Diana & Witold
Krajawski. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to move to Item No.
21 at this time. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-73,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREE-
MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOR-
TATION FOR USE OF CITY STREETS AS A
DETOUR AS PART OF THE HIGHWAY l/GIL-
BERT STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT. Larry Waters, 1538 Rochester Ave.,
appeared.
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March 26, 1996
Page 7
Moved and seconded to consider Item No.
22 at this time. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-74,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE HIGHWAY l/GILBERT STREET INTERSEC-
TION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to consider Item No.
19 at this time. The Mayor declared the mo-
tion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-75,
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF THE 1996 CURB RAMPS PROJECT.
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 and seconded to adopt RES. 96-76,
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICA-
TION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR FY97 IOWA DOT
STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL
TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING.
A public hearing was held on a resolution
rescinding Resolution No. 92-75 Establishing
the Northgate Corporate Park Urban Renewal
Plan.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
repealing Ordinance No. 92-3530 Establishing
a Tax Financing Increment Mechanism for the
Northgate Corporate Park Urban Renewal Area.
Moved and seconded to combine Item No.
11 - public discussion on an Ordinance amend-
ing and adopting the 1994 Edition of the Uni-
form Building Code. Said Code to be known as
the Iowa Citv 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 dis-
cussion on an ordinance amending and adopt-
ing 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 mo-
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March 26, 1996
Page 8
tion carried. Board of Appeals Chairperson Bob
Carlson appeared.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
adopting the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Build-
ing Code as emended. Said Ordinance to be
known as the Iowa City Building Code, be
given first vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-77,
ADOPTING THE REVISED DESIGN STAN-
DARDS 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-78,
DIRECTING SALE OF 918,300,000 SEWER
REVENUE BONDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-79,
DIRECTING SALE OF 96,100,000 ESSENTIAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGA-
TIONS BONDS.
The Mayor noted the previously announced
vacancies: Housing and Community Develop-
ment Comm. - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term ending September I, 1998. This appoint-
ment will be made at the April 9 meeting of the
City Council.
Moved and seconded 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
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March 26, 1996
Page 9
unexpired term ending December 31, 1997.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 11:40 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 J. NOVICE, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
Submitted for publication 4/4/96.
Subject to change as finalized by the City
Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
The cost of publishing the following pro-
ceedings and claims is $ . Cumula-
tive cost for this calendar year for said publica-
tion is $
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/26/96
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting,
7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker
Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberl
Vanderhoef, Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed Professional
Work Month - March; Free Medical Clini
March 30, Mary Dole-Ritter acce
Assault Awareness Month - April,
accepted; National Public Health - April
-7, Graham Dameron accepted.
Presentation by Big Brothe Sister Pro-
tm Director Barbara the City of
in recognition of to
3ramunity.
inson Count~
was
n Review
Excellen
Gary Na
of an
tectural Fe~
Home
Buildir
Caf~
accepted.
(5)New or
Spaces awarded to
Daily accepted.
Moved and
items and re
Calendar be received,
adopted as
Api
the regular meeting
special meetings of Februer
and March 5, as published, su
rections, as recommended b!
Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and
Airport Comm. meeting of Februer
of Appeals meeting of February 5.
Comm. meeting of February 14.
Telecomre. Comm. meeting of Februer
P&Z Comm. meeting of March 7.
KIDS Coalition pre-
Awards for Design
by Committee Member
(1) Exterior Preservation
to Maintain its Archi-
'es awarded to The President's
iversity of Iowa, Richard Gibson
Renovation of an Existing
to Bread Garden Bakery &
ights. (3)New Building Con-
Foundation, Brian
tNew Signs, Canopies, or
JIHC Child Care Center.
Streetscapes or Exterior
National Bank, Helen
that the following
in the Consent
~proved, and/or
ncil Actions of
27, and the
March 4,
tO cot-
the City
, Bd.
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 25, 1996
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: Baker. Staffmembers present: Woito, Karr. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 96-37, Side 1.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, 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; and to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only
where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the
governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording
of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the
transaction discussed is completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 6:32 p.m.
Council returned to open session 8:15 p.m.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 8:~-O p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Baker absent.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Cierk
'revised ~/10/~-
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 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
Dameron accepted.
Presentation by Big Brother/Big Sister Program Director Barbara Curtin to the City of
Iowa City in recognition of its 20 years o( 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 fo)lows: (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 Telecomre. 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 L~cense 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, 12 S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class
"B" Beer Permit for Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Pador, 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 April 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-3715(6)--70-52, DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGI-
Council Activities
March 21, 1996
Page 2
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 REGARDING A 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
BE'IANEEN 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, 1 996 TO JUNE 30, 2001. RES. 96-68, 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, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Kathy Folk regarding enforcement of parking meters o.~ 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.
Council Activities
March 26, 1996
Page 3
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, 61 2 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 public 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 Residential 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, Zon'ng,' 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending 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, all 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/O, 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 unammously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Lehman. seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-74, Bk. 11 5, p. 74,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 1/GILBERT STREET INTERSEC-
TION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT to Streb Construction for ~572,232.0~. Civil Engr. McClure
present for discussion. Indiwdual Council Members expressed th~ views. The Mayor
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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 present. 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 camed.
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
Councd 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, 7~0,
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, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-78, Bk. 115, 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 far 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, 51 O 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 city 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 sales 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 retaimng 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 Aprd 11.
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March 26, 1996
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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.
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 26, 1996
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Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton Thornberry,
Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Franklin,
avidson, McClure, Fosse, Rocca, Boose, Yucuis. Council pe recorded on
Clinic Day
April 1996,
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Johnson
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Gary Nagle as follows:
tectural Features
accepted. (2)Exterior Ren
Cafe and Prairie Lights.
Mackin accepted. (4)New S
(5)New or Refurbished
Daily accepted.
Moved by Lehman
tions in the Consent Calendar be
Approval of Official
1996, and the special meeting,,
1996, as published, subject to
Minutes of Boards and
1996. Bd. of Appeals meeting
14, 1996. Broadband Telecor
meeting of March 7, 1996.
Permit Motions: Apl
Dubuque St. Approving a
Ave. Approving a Class
a Class "C" Liquor Lice
"B" Beer Permit for Ha
60, Bk. 115, p. 60,
DANCING PERMIT.
Side 2; 96-40 & 96.41, Both Sides; 96-42, Side 1.
~yor proclaimed Professional Social Work Month -
rch 30, 1996, Mary Dole-Ritter accepted; Sexual
ole Cook accepted; National Public Health We
,by Big Brother/Big Sister Program Direc
years of service to the corem
SAFE KIDS Coalition presentatio~
Awards for Design Excelle:
Exterior Preservation of an I
arch 1996; Free Medical
Awareness Month -
- April 1-7, 1996, Graham
to The President's Home,
of an Existing Bull
~w Building Construc
Canopies,
)es or Exterior:
tin to the City of
deferred.
3resented by Committee Member
to Maintain its Archi-
University of Iowa, Richard Gibson
awarded to Bread Garden Bakery &
awarded to Guitar Foundation, Brian
s awarded to UIHC Child Care Center.
awarded to First National Bank, Helen
that the following items and recommenda-
and/or adopted as amended:
of the regular meeting of February 27,
26, 1996, March 4, 1996, and March 5,
ections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
~ss~ons: Airport Comm. meeting of February 8,
ary 5, 1996. P&R Comm. meeting of February
meeting of February 26, 1996. P&Z Comm.
a ;" Liquor License for The Deadwood, 6 S.
"C" Liquor ;ense for First Avenue Club, 1550 First
Liquor License f ringo's, 115 E. College St. Approving
for Sports Column S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class
Joe's Pizza & Ice ~arlor, 225 S. Gilbert St. RES. 96-
CIGARETTE PERMIT. 96-61, Bk. 115, p. 61, ISSUE
Setting Pub Hearings: Setting a or April 9, 1996, to discuss
the Community ~ment Block Grant (CDBG) and Investment Partnerships
(HOME) fundin ecommendations for FY97. RES. 96-62 115, p. 62, SETTING
PUBLIC ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM )NTRACT, AND ESTI-
MATE OF CO,~ ' FOR CONTRACT 2- NORTH NAPOLEON
AND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH N OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE ENGINEER TO
PLACE SA ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 96-63 115, p. 63,
SETTING HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM )NTRACT,
AND OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MELROSE AVENUE
WEST RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, STP-U-3715(6)-70-52, DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGI-