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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-04-23 Minutes numberedSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES APRIL 23, 1996 /3q Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:30 p,m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Schoon, Franklin, Rocca, Jensen, Scott, Schmadeke, Winstead. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-51, Side I & 96-54, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed Volunteer Week - April 21-27, 1996, Carol Lear, Volunteer Administrators ,Network, accepted; Day of Honor for the National Merit Scholarship Finalists - April 24, 1996, Arbor Day - April 26, 1996; SAFE KIDS Week - May 4-11, 1996, Margaret Si~ber, Mercy Hospital, accepted. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Shimek Elementary: Laura Mason-Marshall, Molly Monserud, Molly Stapleton, and Lindsey White. The Mayor, Mercy Hospital representative Margaret Si~lber, and Fire Chief Rocca recognized the efforts of Fire Marshall Roger Jensen in formulating the Johnson County SAFE KIDS Coalition. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and recom- mendations in the Conaent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of April 8, 1996, and the regular meeting of April 9, 1996, as published, subject to corrections, as recom- mended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&R Comm.- March 6, 1996; Airport Comm. - March 14, 1996; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - March 22, 1996; Bd. of Library Trustees - March 28, 1996; Historic Preservatien Comm. - March 30, 1996; P&Z Comm.- April 4, 1996; Design Review Comm. - April 15, 1996; Rules Comm. - April 17, 1996. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss. Approving a Class A Liquor License for Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 950 Dover St. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204 N. Dubuque St. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Chill & Grill, 206 N. Linn St. RES. 96-94, Bk. 115, p. 94, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for May 7, 1996, on an ordinance amending the Finances, Taxation, and Fees Chapter of the City Code by amending Title 3, Chapter 4, Subsection 6, entitled "Public Transportation," to in- crease the fare for public transportation. RES. 96-95, Bk. 115, p. 95, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for May 7, 1996, ON AMENDING THE FY96 OPERATING BUDGET. RES. 96-96, Bk. 115, p. 96, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for May 7, 1996, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1996 SANITARY AND STORM SEWER PROJECT, DIRECT- ING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 96-97, Bk. 115, p. 97, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for May 7, 1996, ON PLANS, SPECIFI- CATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUC- TION OF SILURIAN WELLS NO. 3 AND NO. 4 IN CONNECTION WITH THE WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITIES 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. 96-98, BK. 115, p. 98, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for May 7, 1996, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MELROSE AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE I (PROJECT NO. BRM-3715(2)--8N-52), DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEAR- Council Actions April 23, 1996 Page 2 ING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 96-99, Bk. 115, p. 99, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for May 7, 1996, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1996 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECT - CAPITOL STREET PARKING RAMP, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 96-100, Bk. 115, p. 100, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for May 7, 1996, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF THE COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, STP-U-3715(8)--70-52, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGI- NEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $8,590,494.89 for the period of March 1 through March 31, 1996, as recommended by the Finance Director Subject to audit. Resolutions, Bk. 115: RES. 96-101, p. 101, AUTHORIZING ABANDONED RICYCI F ~AI F TO BF HELD MAY 4.1996. RES. 96-102, o. 102, APPROVING PROCE- DURAL RULES OF THE IOWA CITY, IOWA, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. RES. 96-103, p. 103, RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES. RES. 96-104, p. 104, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WHISPERING MEADOWS OUTLOT A- MEADOWLARK I1 CONDOS. RES. 96-105, p. 105, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PAVING AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR 916 SCOTT PARK DRIVE. Correspondence: Rene Paine, Volunteer Administrators Network regarding celebration. Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity regarding Spring Clean-Up to be held April 27, 1996. Kelsey Wilcox regarding recycling. Jane Klitzka, Vice President of Grant Wood Neighborhood Association regarding Whispering Meadows Wetlands Park. Gerald Meis, Lenoch & Cilek, regarding Lenoch & Cilek building. Members of Consultation of Reli- gious Communities regarding St, Patrick's. Memorandum from the Civil Service Comm. submitting certified list of applicants for the position of Emergency Communications Dispatcher. Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer regarding: Removal of one-hour parking prohibition on the north side of the 100 block of East Lafayette Street; Stop sign installation on Stevens Drive at its intersection with Southgate Avenue; Stop sign installation on Southgate Avenue at ~ts intersection with Gilbert Street. Mike Streb regarding St. Patrick's parking lot. E-Mail from Charlie & Nellie Kremenak regarding St. Patrick's parking lot & parish hall. Lemme Elementary School Committee regarding adult crossing guard. Applications for Use of City Plaza: Jacqueline Gharib for WINDS - April 13, 1996, approved. Steve Kouzounas for University of Iowa Animal Coalition - April 21, 1996, approved. James Madden for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Festival - April 25, 1996, approved. Stephen Groff for Iowa City Astronomy Club - April 25, 1996,. approved. Karen Kubby for American Federation of Teachers- May 1, 1996, approved. Applications for Use of City Streets: CROP Walk - April 21, 1996, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set. Judy Ploessl, Helen Lemme Elementary School Safety Committee, stated she had presented a petition to Council on February 15 requesting a crossing guard at the intersection of Washington and Dartmouth, a traffic study was completed April 16, and requested Council consideration. Staff will follow-up. Philip Zell, Senior Center Commissioner, updated Council on activities at the Center. Council Actions April 23, 1996 Page 3 A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to change the use regulations of a 3.09 acre tract from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to OPDH-5, Planned Development Housing Overlay, and approval of a preliminary OPDH plan for property located on the north side of Village Road (Village Partners/Frantz). No one appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to June 4, 1996, first consider- ation of an ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article J, "Overlay Zones," by creating a new overlay zoning district entitled "Design Review Overlay Zone." Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5~2, Kubby and Baker voting "nay." Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, that the 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), 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 Thornberry, to accept correspondence from Mary Joan Streb. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/O, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by I hornberry, 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. 96-3728, Bk. 39, p. 22, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN APPROXIMATE. 14 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 24 N. VAN BUREN STREET FROM RM-44, HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO R/O, RESIDENTIAL/OFFICE (Raley), be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman, Norton, Novick. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-106, Bk. 115, p. 106, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR GALWAY HILLS, PARTS THREE AND FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA. The City Atty. reported on conversations with the neighbors and noted corre- spondence was distributed. The Mayor stated Council would be voting on the original resolu- tion as presented two weeks ago. Council acknowledged the efforts of City Atty. Woito, Atty. Mullen and Larry Schnittjer. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council MP, mbers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from Galway Hills residents. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-107, Bk. 115. p. 107, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF RIVER HILL ADDIT[ON, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. PCD Director Franklin 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 Iowa City's FY97 Annual Action Plan, that is part of the consolidated plan (CITY STEPS), authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan and all necessary certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and designating the City Manager as the Authorized Chief Executive Officer for the Consolidated Plan. No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to accept correspondence from Maryann Dennis, Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/O, all Council Members present. Council Actions April 23, 1996 Page 4 Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-108, Bk. 115, p. 108, ADOPTING IOWA ClTY'S FY97 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART OF THE CONSOLI- DATED PLAN, (CITY STEPS), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN, excluding the CDBG allocation for the Free Medical Clinic. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-109, Bk. 115, p. 109, ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ALLOCATION FOR THE FREE MEDICAL CLINIC WITHIN THE FY97 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Kubby abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to continue to May 7, 1996, a public hearing on allocation of $100,000 of FY96 Community Development Block Grant and 9100,OOO of FY96 Home Investment Partnershin hinds to Robert Burns and Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship for an affordable rental housing project. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Landfill Force Main Project. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to defer indefinitely a resolution approve plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Landfill Force Main Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing city clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 96-3729, Bk. 39, p. 23, AMENDING TITLE 6 "PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY," BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 8, TO BE ENTITLED "PROHIBITED CONDUCT ON PUBLIC BUSES", be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehm_~n, Norton. Novicl(. Nays Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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. 96-3730, Bk. 39, p. 24, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 92-3530 ESTABLISH- ING A TAX FINANCING INCREMENT MECHANISM FOR THE NORTHGATE CORPORATE PARK URBAN RENEWAL AREA, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Venderhoof, Baker, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Baker, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Council Actions April 23, 1996 Page 5 I /11 Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 96-3731, Bk. 39, p. 25, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3, "CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE E, "WASTEWATER TREAT- MENT WORKS INDIRECT DISCHARGE" OF THE CITY CODE BY ADDING PROVISIONS TO REGULATE HOLDING TANK WASTE TRANSPORTERS (LIQUID WASTE) HAULERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-110, Bk. 115, p. 110, FlXl NG DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF $120,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING EVIDENCE OF NOTICE THEREOF for May 7, 1996. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-111, Bk. 115, p. 111, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF $175,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF for May 7, 1996. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, al~ Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-112, Bk. 115, p. 112, ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLANS FOR CONFIDEN- TIALIADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES FOR FY97, FY98, AND FY99. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-113, Bk. 115, p. 113, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE LICENSE AGREE- MENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND IOWA CITY COFFEE COMPANY D/B/A JAVA HOUSE FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. City Clerk Karr 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 Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-114, Bk. 115, p. 114, 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 BEAR CREEK ARCHEOLOGY, INC,, OF CRESCO, IOWA, TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR AN ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY AND CULTURAL RESOURCES INVESTIGATION OF THE WATER FACILITIES SITE, PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopt- ed. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-115, Bk. 115, p. 115, 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 SHOEMAKER & HAALAND, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE HIGHLANDER AREA SANITARY SEWER, LIFT STATION, AND FORCE MAIN PROJECT. Civil Engr. Winstead present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, al! Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopt- ed. Moved by Baker, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-116, ak. I15, p. 116, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE FIRST AVENUE RECONSTRUC- TION PROJECT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Raker. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Council Actions April 23, 1996 Page 6 Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-117, Bk. 115, p. 117, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE FIRST AVENUE RAILROAD CROSSING SURFACE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT WITH THE STATE OF IOWA AND THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD. Civil Engr. Winstead present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: 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. Council Member Norton requested Board and Commission vacancies be advertised in the neighborhood newsletters. Staff will follow-up. Norton reiterated an earlier request to remove City equipment from view during ceremonies at the cemetery. The City Mgr. stated he had contacted the Parks & Recreation department. Norton noted the letter from Jane Klitzka, Grant Wood Neighborhood Assn. (Consent Calendar) and requested an update on construction materials in the wetlands. The City Mgr. reported the contractor had been notified. Norton stated concerns regarding sketeboarding in the City Plaza. Council Member Kubby invited everyone to attend the May Day celebration sponsored by the American Federation of Teachers, Local 716, on May 1 at the Plaza stage in the mini- park. Council Member Thornberry reported on the tree planting at Reno Park in honor of the children who died in the Oklahoma City bombing, noting that the two red bud trees were partially paid for by children from the Goosetown neighborhood. Council Member Vanderhoef thanked Roosevelt School, especially librarian Marianne Marie Kraus, for inviting her to participate in their reading project. She also acknowledge Hoover School for allowing her to participate in Career Day. Vanderhoef noted the recent house/apartment fire on Washington Street, stated the house had been cited for a number of violations, and urged the judge to issue a ruling to ensure safe housing in the community. The City Atty. said she had sent a letter to the judge asking for a ruling. Council Member Baker requested a clarification on starting formal Council meetings at 7:00 rather than 7:30. The City Clerk said a resolution will be placed on Council's agenda at_~.~__ their meeting May 7. The Mayor announced Council would discuss their meeting schedule at that time. In response to Baker, the City Clerk announced that the meeting with Coralville__.J~'/,'~ schedule for May 16 has been postponed. Baker reported on the Energy Conservation Survey Program offered by MidAmerica Energy Company, and urged citizens to contact the company to take advantage of the program. He noted the articles supplied by Council Member Thornberry on publicly owned water and sewer systems, and from Dee Norton on federal cut backs and the impact across the country. Baker questioned meetings on the sales tax issue. ~ The City Clerk stated Council has scheduled a work session for May 13 on that issue and she is working with the other dates provided at Council's work session to schedule meetings with Coralville and ICAD; a joint meeting with the County and city officials regarding the sales tax is also a possibility. Novick suggested scheduling a meeting on the fringe agreement also. Baker asked Council to consider moving "City Council Information" early on the agenda. Baker noted the construction of an apartment at the corner of College and Summit and neighborhood concerns regarding the project, and displayed information for those interested in contacting the owner. The Mayor noted the parties and tree planting in recognition of community volunteers;. reminded c~tizens of the Crisis Center breakfast scheduled April 27; the Project GREEN Garden Sale the morning of May 4; and the last legislative forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters also on May 4. She also announced that the City was recruiting Census workers to--/-7--~.. ~ help w~th the City Census starting August 29. Council Actions April 23, 1996 Page 7 The City Atty. clarified earlier remarks concerning a delay in receiving a judge's ruling (Council Time) noting that the judicial system was heavily weighed down with an incredible workload. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 9:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: RE: April 12, 1996 City Council City Manager Material in Information Packet Memorandum from City Manager regarding pending development issues. Memorandum from City Clerk regarding sales tax election. Memorandum from Fire Chief, Director Housing and Inspection Services, and Senior Housing Inspector regarding 915 Washington Street. Copy of memorandum from Daniel Scott to City Engineer regarding Landfill Force Main Project - Sensitive Areas Compliance. Copies of letters to Mayor Novick from: a. Senator Charles Grassley regarding Community Development Awards Ceremony b. State Historical Society of Iowa regarding Certified Local Government /~/.~ (CLG) grant approval Agenda for the April 11, 1996, formal meeting and the April 15, 1996, informal meeting of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: RE: April 19, 1996 City Council City Manager Material in Information Packet Memorandum from Council Member Baker regarding local option sales tax. Memorandum from Council Member Lehman regarding local option sales tax. Copy of e-mail regarding sales tax, contributed by Council Member Baker. Memoranda from City Clerk regarding; a. Council Work Session of April 8, 1996 b. Meeting Schedule / Copies of memoranda regarding Sensitive Areas Ordinance staffing requirements: a. From City Engineer to Director of PlannTng and Program Development / b. From Director of Housing Inspection Services to Director of Planning and Program Development Copy of memorandum from Daniel Scott to City Engineer regarding 1996 Sanitary & Storm Sewer Project - Sensitive Areas Ordinance. Copy of memorandum from Jeff McClure to City Engineer regarding Friendship/ Shamrock Creek Improvements Project - compliance with Sensitive Areas Ordinance. Memorandum from Airport Manager regarding "Old Jet." Copy of letter from State Historical Society of Iowa to Mayor regarding 115 N. Gilbert Street. Copy of letter from Sandy Kuhlmann, Executive Director of 4Cs Community, to City / L//~ Manager regarding re-zoning and purchase of new building. c,,,,,, ,,~ ~o +,, ~n~n r-;+,, ~,,,, ....to J~..n~n C~.,~ A~orney regarding request to /~ / ~, .... t,~r ~ ...... +,, III/~ amend Johnson County airpo~ zoning regulations concerning 20:1 slope on Runway 6. Copy of letter from Mary Sue Coleman, President of The University of Iowa, regarding University Hospitals and Clinics. COpy of press release regarding Census. Copy of press release regarding "Active Living/Health Lifestyles" Play Festivals. Copy of building permit data. Copy of article entitled "Great expectations: Cities and stranded cats." Copy of PATV Board of Directors meeting of Thursday, February 15, 1996. Agenda for the April 16, 1996, informal meeting and the April 18, 1996, formal meeting of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Council packet only (lengthy): Iowa City Children's Museum proposal. Information packet April 19, 1996 page 2 Memo from City Mgr. regarding University of Virginia - Local Government Executive Program..Lq~7~. Copy of letter from City Mgr. to Consultation of Religious Communities regarding St. Pat's../qt7?_ Copy of Corporate Resolution from St. Patrick's Church regarding appointing agents to enter into egot~at~ons with City. Memo from Council Member Norton regarding 0ol~ments and suggestions re Sales Tax Issues. Copy of utility bill from John Wiese in regards to a discount. Agenda for the 4/23/96 informal agenda of the Board of Supervisors. Copy of info from Thornberry regarding "Joe for President." Memo from Dean Thornberry regarding Local Option Sales Tax. Copy of letter from City Mgr. to Mike Streb regarding St. Patrick's parking lot discussions,/L~. Information regarding the Mayor/Council seminar - Phase 4. Agenda for 4/23/96 Informal meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Copy of Public Library Renovation & Expansion Project. Memo from Council Member Vanderhoef regarding Sales Tax. Copy of letter from Mayor to Joan Tiemeyer, Homebuilders Association regarding changes in the building code. Copy of article "Cities digging Deep and Wide as Congress Tightens Purse." Copy of article "The Vanderbilt & Larned Building" (parking ramp)