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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 7, 1996
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin,
Nasby, Logsden, Fowler, Yucuis, Scott, Fosse, Moreno, Gannon, Klingaman, Winstead.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-55, Side 2; 96-58, Both Sides; 96-59, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed Cancer Survivors' Day - May 11, 1996, Erie Leichty accepted;
School Board Recognition Week - May 12-1 8, 1996, LaDonna Wicklund, Regina Education
Center & AI Leff, Iowa City Community School District accepted; Historic Preservation Week*
May 12-18, 1996, Betty Kelly accepted; B-BoPS Week- May 13-18, 1996; Senior Center
Week - May 13-19, 1996, Philip Zell accepted.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Irving B. Weber Elementa-
ry School: Shaquaita Ejiasi, Aaron Zahradnek, Holly Kavalief.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and recommen-
dations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Councd Actions of the regular meeting of April 23, 1996,
and the special meeting of May 1, 1996, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing and Community Development
Commission-March 13, 1996, March 14. 1996, April 4, 1996.
(a) Recommend approval of the reallocation of $100,000 in FY96 HOME
funds to Robert Burns and Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship for a 16 unit
affordable rental housing project in Walden Ridge Part 4.
(b) Recommend use of $22,672 of unprogrammed funds to carry out
additional planning and research activities for the HOME and CDBG programs.
Parks and Recreation Commission - April 1 O, 1996. Housing and Community Develop-
ment Commission - April 16, 1996. P&Z Comm. - April 18, 1996.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing on May 21, 1996, to discuss
amendments to the FY96 action plan budget that ~s part of the City's consolidated plan
(CITY STEPS). RES. 96-118, Bk. 11 5, p. 118, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for May
21, 1996, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ABBEY LANE SANITARY SEWER AND KIWANIS
PARK STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE
SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 115: RES. 96-119, p. 119, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A
RENTAL REHABILITATION LOAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 942 IOWA AVENUE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-120. p. 120, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASE-
MENT LOCATED ON LOT 7, B.D.I. SECOND ADDITION, LOT 9 B.D.I. FIFTH ADDI-
TION, AND AUDITOR'S PARCEL B OF THE PLAT OF SURVEY RECORDED IN BOOK
34, PAGE 207, AT THE JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE, AND TO APPROVE
AND EXECUTE A SUBSTITUTED UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT
FOR THE SAME PROPERTY. RES. 96-121, p. 121, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A WATER MAIN EASE-
MENT LOCATED ALONG ST. JOHN'S ALLEY IN BLOCK 1 OF ST. MATTHIASSECOND
ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-122, p. 122, APPROVING THE BY-LAWS OF
THE IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION.
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May 7, 1996
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Correspondence: Cecile Kuenzli regarding 1002 College Street. Marva Abel
regarding back-billing. Phil Phillips regarding back-billing. Sandra and Mark Mueller
regarding refuse and recycling charges. Mary Lewis, President of Grant Wood Neigh-
borhood Association, regarding tree and shrub planting in Whispering Meadows
Wetlands Parks. Don Sehr, Johnson County Board of Supervisors, regarding Johnson
County/Iowa City Fringe Area Policy Agreement. Memo from Planning and Community
Director regarding Fringe Area Agreement. John Castle, Corp of Engineers, regarding
Veteran's Trail dedication. Erin McAIpin regarding International AIDS Candlelight
Memorial. Molly Stamy regarding Legislative Forum. Memoranda from the Civil Service
Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Buyer
I - Equipment; Human Rights Investigator.
Applications for Use of City Plaza: Anthony Weller for KCJJ Radio broadcast
promoting Popcorn Wagon - May 3, 1996, approved. Steve Kouzounas for Monkey
Rescue Fund - May 4, 1996, approved.
Applications for Use of City Streets: Grace Trifano for March for the Animals
in Labs - April 24, 1996, approved. Donna Palmer for Cinco de Mayo Fiesta - April 28,
1996, approved. Opal Kennard for American Legion Auxiliary Chopek/Ott Unit #17 -
May 17 & 18, 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.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for May 21, 1 996, on
an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by rezoning a 1.79 acre tract from CC2, Communi-
ty Commercial to OSA/CC2, Sensitive Areas Overlay/Community Commercial Zone and
approval of a preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan for property located at the
intersection of Sturgis Corner Drive and Highway 6 (Anderson). The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/O, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the 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), 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 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 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, to defer a resolution to May 21, 1996,
approwng a preliminary and final plat of Broken Arrow Estates, a 1.88 Acre, 3-1or, residential
subdivision located at 3263 Rohret Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7~0, all Council Merebors present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-123, Bk. 115, p. 123,
APPROVING EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT FOR NEWPORT RIDGE SUBDIVISION, IN
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopt-
ed.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to submit a letter of recommendation to
the Johnson County Board of Supervisors denying an application requesting zoning of 20.3
acres from County RMH, Manufactured Housing, to County M1, Light Industrial, for property
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located on the west side of Riverside Drive south of Colonial Bowling Lanes. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held 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 increase the fare for public transportation. No one appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending the Financ-
es, Taxation and Fees Chapter of the City Code by amending Title 3, Chapter 4, Subsection
6, entitled "Public Transportation," to increase the fare for public transportation (to $.75 per
ride and 925.00 monthly pass), be given first vote for consideration. After discussion, Council
directed staff to prepare a low income discount for monthly passes prior to July 1, and
schedule discussion of ramp and meter rates. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on 9100,000 in FY96 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and 9100,000 in FY96 Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Funds for Robert Burns
and Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship for low- and moderate-income households. Charles
Eastham, President of the Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship, appeared. PCD Director
Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to accept corre-
spondence from Paul & Sharon McDonald. The Mayor declared the motion carried unammous-
ly, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96.124, Bk. 115, p. 124,
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING 9100,O00 IN FY96 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) AND 9100,000 IN FY96 HOME INVESTMENT PARYNERSHIP (HOME) FUNDS
FOR ROBERTS BURNS AND GREATER IOWA CITY HOUSING FELLOWSHIP FOR LOW AND
MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. Community Development Planner Nasby present for
discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor 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.
A public hearing was held on amending the FY96 operating budget. Rodney Alber, 400
First Avenue, appeared. Water Division Supt. Moreno and Finance Director Yucuis present
for d~scussion.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-125, Bk. 115, p. 125,
AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1996.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councd Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization of a loan agreement and the issuance of 9120,000 General
Obligation Capital Loan Notos, Series 1996. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-126, Bk. 115, p. 126,
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF
A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF $120,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION LOAN
NOTES, SERIES 1996. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councd Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization of a loan agreement and the issuance of $175,000 General
Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 1996. No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-127, Bk. 115, p. 127,
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF
A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF $175,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL
LOAN NOTES, SERIES 1996. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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May 7, 1996
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A public hearing on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimate of cost for construction of the 1996 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Project. No one
appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded byVanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-128, Bk. 115, p. 128,
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUC-
TION OF THE 1996 SANITARY AND STORM SEWER PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF
BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVER-
TISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. 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 construction of Silurian Wells No. 3 and 4 in connection with Water Supply and
Treatment Facilities Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 96-129, Bk. 115, p. 129,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SILURIAN WELLS NO. 3 AND 4 IN CONNECTION WITH THE
WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITIES PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISE-
MENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. City Engr. Fosse and
Water Division Supt. Moreno 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 plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for construction of the Melrose Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Project, Phase I {Project
No. BRM-3715(2)-8N-52). No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to
accept correspondence from Michaelanne Widness for the Melrose Avenue Steering Commit-
tee. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-130, Bk. 115, p.
130, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MELROSE AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PRO-
JECT, PHASE I (PROJECT NO. BRM-3715(2)--8N-52) AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE. Asst. City Engr. Gannon 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 approving plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the 1996 Maintenance and Hepa~r
Project - Capitol Street Ramp. No one appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded byVanderhoef, toadopt RES. 96-131, Bk. 115, p. 131,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1996 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECT - CAPITOL
STREET PARKING RAMP, 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. Parking & Transit Director Fowler 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 approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the First Avenue Reconstrucuon Project,
STP-U-3715(8)--70-52. No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 96-132, Bk. 115, p. 132,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, STP-U-
3715(8)--70-52 AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE. Civil Engr. Winstead
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May 7, 1996
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present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry. Nays:
Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 14,
Chapter 6, Article 0 entit!ed "Sign Regulations," to delete specific regulation of "Political
Signs," and to amend regulations applicable to all temporary signs, including political signs,
be given first vote for consideration. City Arty. Woito present for discussion. Moved by
Norton, seconded by Baker, to amend Section 14-60-4(a)(8) of the ordinance to read "...and
shall not be displayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) days." The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried on first consider-
ation of the amended ordinance.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-133, Bk. 115, p. 133,
APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN)
GRANT FUNDS. The following ~ndividuals appeared: David Dawes, Pepperwood Neighborhood
Assn. and Neighborhood Council of Iowa City; Jennifer Williams, Pepperwood Neighborhood
Assn.; Mary Lewis, Grant Wood Neighborhood Assn.; Eleanor Steele, Northside Neighborhood
Assn.; Denise Watkins, Friendship Neighborhood Assn.; and Pain Ehrhardt, Longfellow
Neighborhood Assn. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Counci~ Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-134, Bk. 115, p. 134,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
DELOITTE AND TOUCHE L.L.P. TO PROVIDE AUDITING SERVICES for fiscalyears 1996-2000
for $158,000. 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 Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 96-135, Bk. 115, p. 135,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES
DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAYPLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF DEVELOPMENT
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. Affirmative roll call vote 7~0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-136, Bk. 115, p. 136,
ESTABLISHING TIME AND PLACE OF MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA by changing the starting time of formal meeting to 7:00 p.m.. Individual Council
Members expressed their wews. Afhrmatwe roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Councd Mem-
bers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Design Review Comm. - Two vacancies for
three-year terms ending July 1, 1999. These appointments wili be made at the June 11,
1996, meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to re-appoint Betty Kelly, 1108 Sunset St.,
to the Historic Preservation Comm. - One at-large vacancy for a three-year term ending March
29, 1999. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Council Member Norton reported on a meeting with Design Review to develop an
alternative design review ordinance.
Council Member Kubby displayed a new city pamphlet entitled "Owning and Riding
Your Bicycle in Iowa City", and complimented Parking Supt. Dollman on the publication.
Kubby congratulated Clara Oleson for receiving the Jean Jew award, and invited the public
to attend the Free Medical Clinic open house scheduled May 19.
Council Member Lehman noted the 5Oth birthday of Parking and Transit Director
Fowler.
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Council Member Baker requested the voting record for area state legislators on city
issues. Staff will follow up. Baker requested more staffing for maintenance of the downtown
plaza. Council Member Vanderhoef noted the items being stapled to light poles in the plaza
as well. The City Manager will prepare a memo of options. Baker requested staff report on
how current regulations concerning apartment development and the impacts on neighbor-
hoods, and possible options,
The City Manager reported he has been selected to be vice-chair of a special League
of Iowa Municipalities committee on property tax reform.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 10:25 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Na(:(mi J. l~ick/, Mayor
MaYien K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/23/96
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 Volunteer Week -
April 21-27, Carol Lear, Volunteer Administra-
tors Network, accepted; Day of Honor for the
National Merit Scholarship Finalists - April 24;
Arbor Day - April 26; SAFE KIDS Week - May
4-11, Margaret Si~lber, Mercy Hospital, accept-
ed.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Stu-
dent Citizen Awards to Shimel( Elementary:
Laura Mason-Marshall, Molly Monserud, Molly
Stapleton, and Lindsey White.
The Mayor, Mercy Hospital representative
Margaret S~ber, and Fire Chief Rocca recog-
nized the efforts of Fire Marshall Roger Jensen
in formulating the Johnson County SAFE KIDS
Coalition.
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 special meeting of April 8, and the
regular meeting of April 9, as published,
subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
P&R Comm. - March 6; A~rport Comm. -
March 14; Broadband Telecomre. Comm. -
March 22; Bd. of Library Trustees - March
28; Historic Preservation Comm. - March
30; P&Z Comm. - April 4; Design Review
Comm. - April 15; Rules Comm. - April 17.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License
for Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss.
Class A Liquor License for Loyal Order of
Moose Lodge #1096, 950 Dover St. Class
E Beer Permit for Dubuque Street
HandiMart, 204 N. Dubuque St. Class B
Beer Permit for Chill & Grill, 206 N. Linn St.
RES. 96-94, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public
hearing for May 7, on an ordinance amend-
ing the Finances, Taxation, and Fees Chap-
ter of the City Code by amending Title 3,
Chapter 4, Subsection 6, entitled "Public
Official Actions
April 23, 1996
Page 2
Transportation," to increase the fare for
public transportation. RES. 96-95, SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE
FY96 OPERATING BUDGET. RES. 96-96,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CON-
STRUCTION OF THE 1996 SANITARY AND
STORM SEWER PROJECT, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK T0 PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE
FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 96-97,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CON-
STRUCTION 0E SILURIAN WELLS NO. 3
AND NO. 4 IN CONNECTION WITH THE
WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILI-
TIES 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,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CON-
STRUCTION OF THE MELROSE AVENUE
BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT,
PHASE I (PROJECT NO. BRM-3715{2)--8N-
52), DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECT-
ING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
RES. 96-99, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF '[HE 1996
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECT -
CAPITOL STREET PARKING RAMP,
DIRECTING CiTY CLERK TO PUBLISH NO-
TICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING
THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
RES. 96-100, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
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
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE
FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the
amount of $8,§90,494.89 for the period of
Official Actions
April 23, 1996
Page 3
March 1 through March 31, as recommend-
ed by the Finance Director Subject to audit.
Resolutions, RES. 9(~-101, AUTHORIZ-
ING ABANDONED BICYCLE SALE TO BE
HELD MAY 4. RES. 96-102, APPROVING
PROCEDURAL RULES OF THE IOWA CITY,
IOWA, BOARD OFADJUSTMENT. RES. 96-
103, RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITO-
RIES. RES. 96-104, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND
WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
FOR WHISPERING MEADOWS OUTLOT A -
MEADOWLARK II CONDOS. RES. 96-105,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PAVING
AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVE-
MENTS FOR 916 SCOTT PARK DRIVE.
Correspondence: Reno Paine, Volunteer
Administrators Network regarding celebra-
tion. Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity regarding
Spring Clean-Up to be held April 27,Kelsey
Wilcox regarding recycling, Jane Klitzka,
Vice President of Grant Wood Neighbor-
hood 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 Corem.
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 its
intersection with Gilbert Street. Mike Stroh
regarding St. Patrick's parking lot. E-Mail
from Charlie & Nellie Kremenak regarding
St. Patrick's parking lot & parish hall.
Letoroe Elementary School Committee
regarding adult crossing guard.
Applications for Use of CiW Plaza:
Jacqueline Gharib for WINDS - April 13,
approved. Steve Kouzounas for University
of Iowa Animal Coalition - April 21, ap-
proved. James Madden for Jacqueline
Kennedy Onassis Festival - April 25, ap-
proved. Stephen Groff for Iowa City As-
tronomy Club - April 25, approved. Karen
Kubby for American Federation of Teachers
- May 1, approved.
Applications for Use of City Streets:
CROP Walk - April 21, approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Official Actions
April 23, 1996
Page 4
Judy Ploessl, Helen Lemme Elementary
School Safety Committee, stated she had pre-
sented 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. Philip Zell, Senior Center Com-
missioner, updated Council on activities at the
Center.
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 Over-
lay, and approval of a preliminary OPDH plan
for property located on the north side of Village
Road.
Moved and seconded to defer to June 4,
first consideration 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." The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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, be given first vote for consider-
ation. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Mary Joan Streb. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for
final passage at two Council meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed
be suspended, the second consideration and
vote be waived, and that ORD. 96-3728,
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, be voted on for
final passage at this time. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved and seconded that
the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
106, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR
GALWAY HILLS, PARTS THREE AND FOUR,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Galway Hills resi-
dents. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Official Actions
April 23, 1996
Page 5
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
107, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF RIVER HILL
ADDITION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on Iowa CiW'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 desig-
nating the City Manager as the Authorized
Chief Executive Officer for the Consolidated
Plan. Moved and seconded to accept corre-
spondence from Maryann Dennis, Greater Iowa
City Housing Fellowship. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
108, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY97 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART OF THE CON-
SOLIDATED PLAN, (CITY STEPS), AUTHORIZ-
ING 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 CON-
SOLIDATED PLAN.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
109, ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOP-
MENT BLOCK GRANT ALLOCATION FOR THE
FREE MEDICAL CLINIC WITHIN THE FY97
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART OF
THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS).
Moved and seconded to continue to May 7,
a public hearing on allocation of $100,000 of
FY96 Community Development Block Grant and
9100,000 of FY96 Home Investment Partner-
ship funds to Robert Burns and Greater Iowa
City Housing Fellowship for an affordable rental
housing project. The Mayor declared the mo-
tion carried.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifi-
cations, form of contract, and estimate of cost
for the construction of the Iowa City Landfill
Force Main Project.
Moved and seconded to defer indefinitely a
resolution approve plans, specifications, form
of contract, and estimate of cost for the con-
struction 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 de-
clared the motion carried.
Official Actions
April 23, 1996
Page 6
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for
final passage at two Council meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed
be suspended, the second consideration and
vote be waived and that ORD. 96-3729,
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. Moved and seconded that the ordi-
nance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for
final passage at two Council meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed
be suspended, the second consideration and
vote be waived and that ORD. 96-3730 RE-
PEALING ORDINANCE NO. 92-3530 ESTAB.
LISHING A TAX FINANCING INCREMENT
MECHANISM FOR THE NORTHGATE CORPO-
RATE PARK URBAN RENEWAL AREA, be voted
on for final passage at this time. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved and sec-
onded that the ordinance be finally adopted at
this time.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 96-
3731, AMENDING TITLE 14~ CHAPTER 3,
"CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE E, "WASTEWATER
TREATMENT WORKS INDIRECT DISCHARGE"
OF THE CITY CODE BY ADDING PROVISIONS
TO REGULATE HOLDING TANK WASTE
TRANSPORTERS (LIQUID WASTE) HAULERS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
110, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT
AND THE ISSUANCE OF 9120,O00 GENERAL
OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING EVIDENCE OF
NOTICE THEREOF.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
111, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT
AND THE ISSUANCE OF $175,O00 GENERAL
OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES IFOR A
GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICA-
TION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
112, ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICA-
TION/COMPENSATION PLANS FORCONFIDEN-
TIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES AND
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES FOR FY97, FY98,
AND FY99.
Official Actions
April 23, 1996
Page 7
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
113, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUB-
LIC RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, AND IOWA CITY COFFEE COMPA-
NY D/B/A JAVA HOUSE FOR A SIDEWALK
CAFE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
114, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DI-
RECTING 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
115, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DI-
RECTING 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 CON-
SULTANT SERVICES FOR THE HIGHLANDER
AREA SANITARY SEWER, LIFT STATION, AND
FORCE MAIN PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
116, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT FOR '[HE FIRST AVENUE RECON-
STRUCTION PROJECT WITH THE IOWA DE-
PARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
117, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT FOR THE FIRST AVENUE RAIL-
ROAD CROSSING SURFACE RECONSTRUC-
TION PROJECI WlrH "~HE STATE OF IOWA
AND THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD.
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, meeting of the City Coun-
cil.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:45 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
For a more detailed & complete description
of Council Activities & Disbursements, see
Office of City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/NAOMI NOVICK, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K. K~,RR, CITY CLERK
Submitted for publication 5/2/96.
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
proceedings and claims is
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said
publication is ~
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/1/96
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 4:05
p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker,
Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornbern/
(4:15), Vanderhoef. Absent: None. ·
Moved and seconded to adjourn into
executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in
litigation or where litigation is imminent where
its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or
disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 5:15 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. NOVIC~,, MAYOR
Submitied for Publication 5/2/9§~'/~ :~/' ~?/~
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
APRIL 23, 1996
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Schoon,
Franklin, Rocca, Jensen, Scott, Schmadeke, Winstead. Council minutes tape recorded on
Tapes 96-51, Side 1 & 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~lber, 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 Consent 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, 1 996; Airport
Corem. - March 14, 1996; Broadband Telecomre. Comm. - March 22, 1996; Bd. of
Library Trustees - March 28, 1996; Historic Preservation 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. 11 5, 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 PUgLIC 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, Rk. 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
BICYCLE SALE TO BE HELD MAY 4, 1996. RES. 96-102, p. 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 II 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 Corem.
submitting certified list of applicants for the position of Emergency Communications
Dispatcher. Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer regarding: Removal of one-hour
parking prohil~ition 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 its 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. Letoroe 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, Chaptot 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, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the rule requiring ordinances to
be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 96-3728, 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 RIO,
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 Members
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
ADDITION, 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, 7~0, 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 CITY'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 $100,000 of
FY96 Home Investment Partnership funds 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,
Lehman, Norton, Novick. 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: Vanderhoef, 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
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,
FIXING 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, all 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-
TIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE 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, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopt-
ed.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-116, Bk. 115, 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, Baker.
Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
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April 23, 1996
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Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-117, Bk. 11 5, p. 11 7,
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 skateboarding 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, especialIv 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 Arty. 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
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 citizens 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
help with the City Census starting August 29.
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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
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
MAY 1, 1996
Iowa City City Council speciel meeting, 4:05 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry
(4:15), Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Burnside, Woito,
Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-55, Side 1.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn into executive session to
discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is
imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the
governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Thornberry
absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 4:06
p.m.
Council returned to open session 5:15 p.m.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 5:15 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor