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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-04-09 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES 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 Council Activities April 9, 1996 Page 2 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. 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 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. 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. 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. Council Activities April 9, 1996 Page 5 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 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; 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 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 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 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 proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ 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 Submitted fof~ul~lication - 4/1/96 revised 4/10/96 Subjact to change as finalized by the City Clark. 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, 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 Page 2 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 Official Actions 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 Official Actions 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 Official Actions 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 Official Actions 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. Official Actions 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- Official Actions 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 Official Actions 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 Council Activities March 26, 1996 Page 4 (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 Council Activities March 26, 1996 Page 5 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. Council Activities March 26, 1996 Page 6 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. Council Activities March 26, 1996 Page 7 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. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MARCH 26, 1996 Schoon Tapes 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, Dameton acce Iowa in rec( Johnson Desig 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-