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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 21, 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, Walsh, Franklin,
Trueblood, Fowler, Logsden, Fosse, Scott. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-59,
Side 2; 96-65, Sides 1 & 2.
The Mayor proclaimed Bicycle Month - May 1996, Greg Kovaciny accepted; Good Sam'
Clean-alp Day - May 28, 1996, Jeanette Fulton, President of Herky City Sam's, accepted;
Olympic Torch Relay Day - May 30, 1996, Margaret Silber accepted; Systems Unlimited Week
- June 2-8, 1996, Mike McKay'accepted.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Mark Twain E[emen-
tar,/School students: Kristin Bosch, Lindsey DeFrance, Zac Hill, Tara Olsen.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the following items and recommendations
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Official Council Actions of the special and regular meetings of May 7, 1996, as
published, subject to. corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - April 10, 1996.
Airport Comm. - April 11, 1996. Human Rights Comm. - April 22, 1996.
(a) Recommend that the Council continue to announce the gender make-up of
all Iowa City boards and commissions as vacancies occur and to continue to
strive for gender equality.
Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - April 22, 1996. P&Z Comm. - May 2, 1996.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Colomal Lanes, 2253
Old Hwy. 218 S. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Gunnerz, 123 E. Washington
St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton
St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton
St. Approving a Class C L~quor License for Linn Street Cafe, 121 N. Linn St. Approving
a Class E Beer Permit for Kum & Go #422, 513 S. Riverside Dr. Approving a Class C
Liquor License for Fitzpatrick's, 525 S. Gilbert St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area
for Fitzpatrick's, 525 S. Gilbert St. RES. 96-137, Bk. 115, p. 137, ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $7,779.204.01 for the
period of April 1 through April 30, 1996, as recommended by the Finance D~rector
subject to audit.
Resolutions, Bk. 115: RES. 96-138, p. 138, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A NO
INTEREST LIFE LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 930 HUDSON AVENUE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-139, p. 139, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE FAIRVIEW AVE-
NUE/HIGH STREET STORM SEWER PROJECT.
Correspondence: Sally Crowe and Lucy Choisser, Penny Bryn Neighborhood
Association regarding traffic calming around Willow Creek Park. Jean Blair regarding
back-bdling policy. Jim and Ceil Pickering regarding design review. Richard A. Perkins,
D.D.S. and Bart J. Thompson regarding backflow prevention valves. Marjorie A. Jones
regarding Oakland Cemetery. Memorandum from Traffic Engineer regarding handicap
parking in the 500 block of E. Davenport Street. Memorandum from Civil Service
Commission submitting certified list of applicants for the potation of Special Projects
Inspector. Jen Madsen regarding local option sales tax.
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May 21, 1996
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Applications for Use of City Plaza: John Murphy, Downtown Association Family
Fun Day - May 25, 1996, approved. Mark Ginsberg, Jazz Fest Amana Recycling
Demonstration - July 3 and 4, 1996, approved.
Applications for Use of City Streets: Yvonne Putz, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Great Strides Walk - May 19, 1996, approved. Patricia Van Eck, Oakland Cemetery 1~1-7
Memorial Day Service - May 27, 1996, approved. Vicki Jennings, HealthFIRST Family__~L~
Fun Run. and Walk - May 30, 1996, approved. John Peters, Fourth Annual Mormon I -~ [ ~l-
Trek Commemorative - June 8, 1996, approved. Caroline Yocum, Concern for Women.
Walk-A-Thon - June 22, 1996, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Dick Dolezal appeared regarding City equipment in Oakland Cemetery. ~"7~]_
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for June 4, 1996 ~
on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by conditionally rezoning a 2.32 acre tract from
I-1, industrial, to C1-1, Intensive Commercial, for property located east of Sunset Street on
the south side of Highway 1 (Ruppert/Wisdom Development Group). 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 rezoning
a 1.07 acre tract from CC2, Community Commercial to OSA/CC2, Sensitwe Areas Over-
lay/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 (Ander-
son). No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending the zoning I'--/o~
ordinance by changing the use regulations of an approximate 3.09 acre tract of land located
west of Scott Boulevard and south of Muscatine Avenue on Village Road from RS-5 to
OPDH-5, a preliminary planned development housing (OPDH) plan for V~llage Green, Part XlV,
be given second vote for consideration (Village Partners/Frantz). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 96-3732, Elk. 39, p. 26, I-7~_~
AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE CITY CODE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULA-
TIONS OF A 1.88 ACRES LOCATED AT 3263 ROHRET ROAD FROM RR-1, RURAL RESIDEN-
TIAL, TO RS-5, LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (Streb). Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councd Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopt-
ed.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-140, Bk. 115, p. 140,_.__L.~
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF BROKEN ARROW ESTATES SUEIDIVI-
SION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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. 96-141, Elk. 115, p. 141,
EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR THE AMENDED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HUNTERS
RUN SUBDIVISION, PART EIGHT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded
by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Dale Sanderson, attorney for Hunters Run
Development 'Company. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on amendments to the FY96 Action Plan Budget that is a
part of the City's Consolidated Plan (CITY STEPS). No one appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-142, Bk. 115, P' 142' ~n~
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE FY96 ACTION PLAN BUDGET THAT IS A PART OF THE
CITY'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS). Council Members discussed the DVlP Furniture
Project, and encouraged citizens to donate furniture and other household items to the project
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May 21, 1996
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for use by low income households. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Council Member Baker questioned the status of staff review of construction require-
ments for building in the CB-5 zone. After discussion, PCD Director Franklin suggested the I
matter be scheduled for a Council work session.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of
cost for construction of the Abbey Lane Trunk Sewer and Kiwanis Park Stormwater Improve-
ments Project. Judy Pfohi, 2229 Abbey Lane, appeared. City Engineer Fosse present for
discussion. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Mr
& Mrs. Kearney; Judy Pfohl; Richard & Karen Hoffman. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-143, Bk. 115, p. 143,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ABBEY LANE TRUNK SEWER AND KIWANIS PARK STORMWATER
~MPROVEMENTS 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council
Members present, The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter
4, Subsection 6, entitled "Public Transportation," be given second consideration at this time.
City Attorney Woito present for discussion. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to amend
the ordinance by changing four items: 1 ) add monthly pass for low-income persons of $20.00;
2) change the rates for elderly persons non-peak hours from $.25 to ~.35; 3) add "plus fuel
tax surcharge" to "Use of City transit vehicle, per vehicle, per hour"; 4)change "handicapped"
to "persons with disabilities". The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote on second consideration unani-
mous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to defer indefinitely and refer to the
Planrang & Zoning Corem., an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Article 0 entitled "Sign
Regulations," to delete specific regulation of "Political Signs," and to amend regulations
applicable to all temporary signs, including political signs. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to defer to June 4, 1996, a resolution
authorizing construction at the Iowa City Municipal A~rport of a 100' x 100' hangar building
w~th a 20' x 40' attached office area. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7~0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-144, Bk. 115, p. 144,_
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MELROSE AVENUE WEST RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT, STP-Uo3715(6)--70-52 to St~eb Construction Co., Inc. fo~ $1,631,344.30. City
Engineer Fosse present for d~scussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornbe~ry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-145, Bk. 115, p. 145,
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NNW, INC. OF
IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES DURING THE CONSTRUC-
TION OF THE MELROSE AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE I [PROJECT
NO. BRM-371 5(2)--8N-52]. C~ty Engineer Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopt-
ed.
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May 21, 1996
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Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-146, Bk. 115, p. 146,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITION IN THE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BY ADDING ONE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DIS-
PATCHER POSITION. 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, 96-147, Bk. 115, p. 147,
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY,
AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL//183, AFL-CI0, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1996,
THROUGH JUNE 30, 1999. Assistant City Manager Helling present for discussiqn. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the, resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-148, Bk. I 15, p. 148,
AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR
A HISTORIC RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (HRDP) GRANT TO OBTAIN FUNDS
FORTHE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A SURVEY/EVALUATION AND PREPARING A NATION-
AL REGISTER NOMINATION FOR A PORTION OF THE LONGFELLOW NEIGHBORHOOD.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The M~yor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-149, Bk. 115, p. 149,
RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION, refund of $73,096.09 to David Baculis
& Baculis Mobile Homes, Inc. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Design Review Comm. - Two
vacancies for three-year terms ending July 1, 1 999. These appointments will be made at the
June 11, 1996, meeting of the City Council.
Council Member Norton noted the need for additional trash containers for the Down-
town Assn. Friday Night Concerts. City Mgr. Atkins reported that the City had contracted out
pickup of trash, added more containers, ~ncreased by e~ght hours the part time employee
schedule, and is advertising for additional seasonal help. Norton reported that staff was
working on the back billing issue; the start of neighborhood policing at the Broadway Neigh-
borhood Center; and questioned the City response to the recent cable television rate increase.
Asst. City Mgr. Helling updated Council on recent legislation and the review being conducted
by the City's consultant, Rice Wdliams Associates, on the increases.
Council Member Kubby reminded citizens of three upcoming events: -the Downtown
Association Family Fun Days on May 25; Northside Annual Fair at Happy Hollow Park on May
26; the C~ty's Paint & Household battery collection day scheduled June 1 (by appointment
onlyl; and the paint exchange scheduled for June 8.
Councd Member Lehman stated he would be-,go~ next week and asked Council
Members to contact him regarding attending the JTPA and ECICOG meetings in h~s absence.
Council Member Thornberry referred to r~sing cable TV costs and questioned the use
of the 50 cent franchise fee. Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated the Broadband Telecommunica-
tions Commission would be coming to Council in the future with recommendations.
Thornberry asked for further Council discussion on public access channels. He also reported,
that he had asked the City Mgr. to research the possibility of a turn signal at the corner of
Gilbert and Kirkwood, and noted the arrival of several varieties of birds to his residence.
Council Member Vanderhoef questioned when Council would be discussing the CIP
again. The City Mgr. will report back. She also suggested the resolution concerning Neighbor-
hood P.I.N. money be placed on the Consent Calendar next year.
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May 21, 1996
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Council Member Baker referenced his earlier request for area legislators voting rec~3rds
on city issues, noting that the Legislative Bulletin was going to provide a list of all issues
affecting cities during the last session and suggested adding the voting records to that list,
After discussion, Council agreed to contact the Asst, City Mgr, with specific issues and voting
records they would like to see, Baker requested the City Mgr, alert individuals addressing
Council at work sessions to provide hand-outs days prior to their presentation for Council
review. In response to Baker, the City Mgr, stated the 10% City commitment for the airport
expansion project would come from general obligation bonds,
Mayor Novick reported on her attendance at the RSVP luncheon May 21; the ground-
breaking for Homebuilders Assn, house in Windsor Ridge with the profit going to Variety Club;
the dedication of a Hillcrest home for mentally ill individuals; a meeting for Cancer survivors
at Mercy Hospital. Her future schedule includes the awards ceremony for bowlers on May
22 and Memorial Day ceremonies at Oakland Cemetery & Memory Gardens.
City Attorney Woito announced the hiring of new Assistant City Attorney Dennis
Mitchell, who would be starting May 28 and Assistant City Attorney Burnside's last day as
May 31.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adjourn 9:25 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Susan K. Walsh, Deputy City Clerk
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
May 10, 1996
City Council
City Manager
Nlaterial in Information Packet
Memoranda from City Manager
a. Pending Development Issues
b. University of Virginia Senior Executive Institute
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Memoranda from Finance Director:
a. 1% Local Option Sales Tax Estimate of Revenue
b. Wastewater/Water Fees Assuming No Cash Accumulation ['77'7,
c. Request of Council Member Lehman - An Example of Disposable
Income Subject to Sales Tax
Copy of letter from City Manager to Hills Mayor and Councilmembers
regarding culvert system.
Memorandum from Marianne Milkman and Robert Miklo regarding joint
statement of Housing and Community Development and Planning and
Zoning Commissions.
Memorandum from Marianne Milkman regarding FY97 CDBG and HOME
Allocations.
Copy of letter from Director Planning and Community Development to
Chairman and Members of the Board of Supervisors regarding access to
soccer fields.
Copy of letter to Mayor from Representative Leach regarding housing and
community development related issues.
ACT Visiting Scholars Lecture Series notification.
Press release regarding Burlington/Gilbert closure.
Agenda of the May 9, 1996, Johnson County Board of Supervisors formal
meeting.
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
City of iowa City
MEMORANDUM
N]a¥ 17, 1996
City Council
City Manager
Material in Information Packet
I~IAY 20 - WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
Fringe Area Agreement: Memorandum from Director of the Department of
Planning & Community Development.
Local Option Sales Tax: Copy of correspondence from Caroline Dieterie to
Council Member Kubby.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Memoranda from City Manager
a. Easthill Subdivision/Bridge Over Ralston Creek
b. Wolf Rezoning - "South Corridor" (including letter to Ed Brinton,
MMS Consultants, from City Manager and staff memorandum
dated April 18, 1996).
c. June 3 City Council Work Session: Oiscuss Peninsula Issues
Associated with the Development of the New Water Treatment
Plant.
Memoranda from City Attorney:
a. Status of Research on Current Policy for Underbilling and Overbilling
,~ of ~ity Utility Charges; Abatement of Enforcement, Pending Review.
b?~c~p~late on "Primary Attorney" Department and Area Assignments;
Realignment of Certain Areas.
Memoranda from City Clerk: t~.,
a. Council Work Session, May 6, 1996.
b. Council Work Session, May 13, 1996.
Copy of memorandum from Traffic Engineer to City Manager regarding 1996
pavement marking.
Copy of memorandum from Brad Neuman to City Manager regarding spring paint
and household battery collection day.
Copy of response letter from City Manager to Raychel Kolen regarding banning
smoking in Iowa City restaurants.
Copy of Iowa City Extraction of Building Permit Data for Census Bureau Report.
Johnson County Olympic Torch Relay Committee press release.
May 1996, Iowa City Children's Museum newsletter.
Agenda of the May 16, 1996, PATV Board of Directors meeting.
Agenda of the May 16, 1996, Johnson County Board of Supervisors formal
meeting.
Articles submitted by Darrel Courtney concerning Elks. (Separate insert-Council
onlyl
Information packet
May 17, 1996
page 2
Copy of article "Understanding the local-option sales tax."
Copy of cartoon regarding the sales tax.
Agenda for the 5/14/96 Informal meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Copy of article "Appeals Court to weigh Boston's Ban on Newsracks in Historic
Neighborhood."
Information regarding sales tax options and impact on water/sewer average residential .
monthly bills, from Finance Director.
Memo from Council Member Baker regarding Sales Tax.
Agenda for 5/21/96 Informal meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Memo from City Attorney regarding hiring decision for Assistant City Attorney I
position; Status Report.
Copy of letter from Will is Bja~ater to Council Member Lehman regarding equipment
located at Oakland Cemetery.
Information regarding proposed expansion to Mercer Park Aquatic Center.
Map of the Airport Layout Plan from McClure Aviation Services Group.
Invitation from Alice's Rainbow Childcare Center regarding Open House 5/30/96.
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