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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-05-21 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES 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: Arkins, 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 1 996, Greg Kovaciny accepted; Good Sam Clean-up 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 Elemen- tary 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 Colonial 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 Liquor License for Linn Street Care, 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 Director 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-billing 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 position of Special Projects Inspector. Jen Madsen regarding local option sales tax. Council Activities May 21, 1996 Page 2 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 Memorial Day Service - May 27, 1996, approved. Vicki Jennings, HealthFIRST Family Fun Run and Walk - May 30, 1996, approved. John Peters, Fourth Annual Mormon 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. 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 C[-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, Sensitive 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 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 Village 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, Bk. 39, p. 26, 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 Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopt- ed. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-140, Bk. 115, p. 140, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF BROKEN ARROW ESTATES SUBDIVI- 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. 96-1z~1, Bk. 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 byVanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-142, Bk. 115, p. 142, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE FY96 ACTION PLAN BUDGET THAT IS A PART OF THE CITY'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS). Council Members discussed the DVIP Furniture Project, and encouraged citizens to donate furniture and other household items to the project Council Activities May 21, 1996 Page 3 for use by low income households. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, 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 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 Pfohl, 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 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, 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 9.25 to $.35; 3) add "plus fuel tax surcharge" to "Use of C~ty 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/O, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to defer indefinitely and refer to the Planning & Zoning Comm., an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Article O entitled "Sign Regulations," to delete specific regulation of "Pohtical 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 C~ty Municipal Airport of a 100' x 100' hangar budding 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-U-3715(6)--70-52 to Streb Construction Co., Inc. for 91,631,344.30. City Engineer Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, 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-3715(2)--8N-52]. City Engineer Fosse present for d~scussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopt- ed. Council Activities May 21, 1996 Page 4 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 BETWF~EN 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-CIO, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1996, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1999. Assistant City Manager Helling present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-148, Bk. 11 5, p. 148, AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A HISTORIC RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (HRDP) GRANT TO OBTAIN FUNDS FOR THE 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 Mayor 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, 7~0, 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, 1999. 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. Arkins reported that the City had contracted out pickup of trash, added more containers, increased by eight 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 Williams Associates, on the ~ncreases. 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 City's Paint & Household battery collection day scheduled June 1 (by appointment only); and the paint exchange scheduled for June 8. Council Member Lehman stated he would be gone next week and asked Council Members to contact him regarding attending the JTPA and ECICOG meetings in his absence. Council Member Thornberry referred to rising 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. Council Activities May 21, 1996 Page 5 Council Member Baker referenced his earlier request for area legislators voting records 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, 7/0, all Council Members present. Naomi J. l~vick, Mayor Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings and claims is $ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/7/96 Iowa City City Council special meeting, 6;45 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present; Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, 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 carded. Moved end seconded to adjourn 7:10 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/NAOMI J. NOVICK, MAYOR s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Submitted for publication 5/9/96. Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following pro- ceedings and claims is $ . Cumula- tive cost for this calendar year for said publica- tion is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 517196 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 Cancer Survivors' Day - May 11, Erie Leichty accepted; School Board Recognition Week - May 12-18, LaDonna Wicklurid, Regina Education Center & AI Left, Iowa City Community School District accepted; Historic Preservation Week -May 12-18, Betty Kelly accepted; B-BoPS Week - May 13-18; Senior Center Week - May 13-19, Philip Zell accepted. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Irving B. Weber Elementary School: Shaquaita Ejiasi, Aaron Zahradnek, Holly Kavalief. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of April 23, and the special meeting of May 1, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing and Community Development Commission- March 13, March 14, April 4. la) Recommend approval of the reallocation of ~1OO,000 m 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 addi- tional planning and research activities for the HOME and CDBG programs. Parks and Recreation Commission - April 10. Housing and Community Development Commission - April 16. P&Z Comm. - April 18. Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing on May 21, to discuss amendments to the FY96 action plan budget that is part of the City's consolidated plan (CITY STEPS). RES. 96-118, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, Official Actions May 7, 1996 Page 2 FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE AB- BEY LANE SANITARY SEWER AND KIWANIS PARK STORMWATER IMPROVE- MENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPEC- TION. Resolutions: RES. 96-119, AUTHO- RIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A RENTAL REHABILI- TATION LOAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 942 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IO- WA. RES. 96-120, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO A'I-rEST THE RELEASE OF A UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 7, B.D.I. SECOND ADDITION, LOT 9 B.D.I. FIFTH ADDITION, AND AUDITOR'S PARCEL B OF THE PLAT OF SURVEY RE- CORDED IN BOOK 34, PAGE 207, AT THE JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE, AND TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE A SUB- STI~'UTED UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASE- MENT AGREEMENT FOR THE SAME PROP- ERTY. RES. 96-121, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A WATER MAIN EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG ST. JOHN'S ALLEY IN BLOCK 1 OF ST. MATTHIAS SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-122, APPROVING THE BY-LAWS OF THE IOWA CITY HU- MAN RIGHTS COMMISSION. Correspondence: Cecde Kuenzli regard- ing 1002 College Street. Marva Abel re- garding back-billing. Phil Phillips regarding back-billing. Sandra and Mark Mueller re- garding refuse and recycling charges. Mary Lewis, President of Grant Wood Neighbor- hood Association, regarding tree and shrub pianting in Whispering Meadows Wetlands Parks. Don Sehr, Johnson County Board of Supervisors, regarding Johnson Coun- W/Iowa City Fringe Area Policy Agreement. Memo from Planning and Community Direc- tor regarding Fringe Area Agreement. John Castle, Corp of Engineers, regarding Veteran's Trail dedication. Erin McAIpin regarding International AIDS Candlelight Memorial. Molly Stamy regarding Legisla- tive Forum. Memoranda from the Civil Service Commission submitting certified Official Actions May 7, 1996 Page 3 lists of applicants for the following posi- tions: Buyer I - Equipment; Human Rights Investigator. Applications for Use of City Plaza: Anthony Waller for KCJJ Radio broadcast promoting Popcorn Wagon - May 3, ap- proved. Steve Kouzounas for Monkey Res- cue Fund - May 4, approved. Applications for Use of City Streets: Grace Trifano for March for the Animals in Labs - April 24, approved. Donna Palmer for Cinco de Mayo Fiesta - April 28, ap- proved. Opal Kennard for American Legion Auxiliary Chopek/Ott Unit//17 - May 17 & 18, approved. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for May 21 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by rezoning a 1.79 acre tract from CC2, Community 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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 Over- lay, and approval of a preliminary OPDH plan for property located on the north side of Village Road, be given first vote for consideration. 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 second vote for consid- eration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer a resolution to May 21 approving a preliminary and final plat of Broken Arrow Estates located at 3263 Rohret Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 123. APPROVING EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT FOR NEWPORT RIDGE SUBDIVISION, IN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to submit a letter of recommendation to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors denying an application request- ing zoning of 20.3 acres from County RMH, Official Actions May 7. 1996 Page 4 Manufactured Housing, to County M1, Light Industrial, for property located on the west side of Riverside Drive south of Colonial Bowling Lanes. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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 Trans- portation," to increase the fare for public trans- portation. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Finances, Taxation and Fees Chapter of the City Code by amending Title 3, Chapter 4, Subsection 6, entitled "Public Trans- portation," to increase the fare for public trans- portation, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on $100,000 in FY96 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and $100,000 in FY96 Home Invest- ment Partnership (HOME) Funds for Robert Burns and Greater Iowa City Housing Fellow- ship for low- and moderate-income households. Charles Eastham, President of the Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship, appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Paul & Sharon McDonald. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 124, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING $100,000 IN FY96 COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT BLOCK GRANT {CDBG) AND $100,000 IN FY96 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) FUNDS FOR ROBERTS BURNS AND GREATER IOWA CITY HOUSING FELLOWSHIP FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSE- HOLDS. A public hearing was held on amending the FY96 operating budget. Rodney Alber, 400 First Avenue, appeared. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 125, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1996. 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 $120,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 1996. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 126, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZA- TION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSU- ANCE OF $120,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION LOAN NOTES, SERIES 1996. Official Actions May 7, 1 996 Page 5 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 8175,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 1996. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 127, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZA- TION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSU- ANCE OF $175,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 1996. 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 128, PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1996 SANITARY AND STORM SEWER PROJECT, ESTABLISH- ING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOM- PANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. A public hearing was held on plans, specifi- cations, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 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 FACIL- ITIES 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. A public hearing was held on plans, specifi- cations, 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). Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Michaelanne Widness for the Melrose Avenue Steering Com- mittee. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 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)-- Official Actions May 7, 1996 Page 6 8N-52) AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUB- LISH NOTICE. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of con- tract and estimate of cost for the construction of the 1996 Maintenance and Repair Project - Capitol Street Ramp. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 131, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1996 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECT - CAPI- ~[OL S'[REET PARKING RAMP, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUB- USH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of con- tract. and estimate of cost for the construction of the First Avenue Reconstruction Project, STP-U-371 5(8)--70-52. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 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. Moved and seconded that the 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, be given first vote for consider- ation. Moved and seconded to amend Section 14-§0-4(a)(8) of the ordinancc to read "...and shall not be displayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) days." The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor declared the motion carried on first consideration of the amended ordinance. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 133, APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBOR- HOODS" (PIN) GRANT FUNDS. The following individuals appeared: David Dawes, Pepper- wood Neighborhood Assn. and Neighborhood Council of Iowa City; Jennifer Williams, Pepper- wood Neighborhood Assn.; Mary Lewis, Grant Wood Neighborhood Assn.; Eleanor Steele, Northside Neighborhood Assn.; Denise Watkins, Friendship Neighborhood Assn.; and Pam Ehrhardt, Longfellow Neighborhood Assn. Official Actions May 7, 1996 Page 7 Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 134, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND DELOITTE AND TOUCHE L.L.P. TO PROVIDE AUDITING SERVICES. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 135, AMENDING THE 9UDGETED POSITIONS IN THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAYPLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF DEVELOPMENT ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 136, ESTABLISHING TIME AND PLACE OF MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Design Review Comm. - Two vacancies for three-year terms ending July 1, 1999. These appointments will be made at the June 11, meeting of the City Council. Moved and seconded to re-appoint Betty Kelly, 1108 Sunset St., to the Historic Preser- vation Comm. - One at-large vacancy for a three-year term ending March 29, 1999. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:25 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/NAOMI J. NOVICK, MAYOR s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Submitted for publication - 5/16/96 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 7, 1996 Iowa City City Council special meeting, 6:45 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Woito, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 96-55, Side 2. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, 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, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 6:45 p.m. Council returned to open session 7:10 p.~n. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 7:10 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 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, Evie Leichty accepted; School Board Recognition Week- May 12-18, 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 Awardsto Irving B. Weber Elementa- ry School: Shaquaita Ejiasi, Aaron Zahradnek, Holly Kavalier. M~ved 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 Council 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 ~n 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 is part of the City's consolidated plan (CITY STEPS). RES. 96-118, Bk. 115, 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, A'~ 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 7HE RELEASE OF A WATER MAIN EASE- MENT LOCATED ALONG ST. JOHN'S ALLEY IN BLOCK 1 OF ST. MATTHIAS SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-122, p. 122, APPROVING THE BY-LAWS OF THE IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION. Council Activities May 7, 1996 Page 2 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 Woller 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 M. arch 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 he~ring for May 21, 1996, 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, 7~0, 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, 7t0, 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, approving a preliminary and final plat of Broken Arrow Estates, a 1.88 Acre, 3-lot, residential subdiwsion located at 3263 Rohret Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, al( Councd Members 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 d~scuss~on. 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 Superwsors denying an application requesting zoning of 20.3 acres from County RMH, Manufactured Housing, to County M1, L~ght Industrial, for property Council Activities May 7, 1996 Page 3 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 transport3tion. 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 $25.00 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, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on $100,000 in FY96 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and $100,000 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 unanimous- 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 $100,000 IN FY96 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND $100,000 IN FY96 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (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 diwsion 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 discussion. 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 Council 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 $120,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, 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 Council 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. Council Activities May 7, 1 996 Page 4 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 ~ote 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 7HE 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 Councd Members present. Th~ 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. 96-1 30, Bk. 115, p. 130, APPROVING PL/~,NS, 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 Repair Project - Capitol Street Ramp. No one appeared. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt 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 D~rector Fowler present for d~scussion. 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 approwng plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the First Avenue Reconstruction 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. C~vil Engr. Winstead Council Activities May 7, 1996 Page 5 present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Baker, Kubby, L~hman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry. Nays: Venderheel. Absent: None. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Venderheel, that the 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, be given first vote for consideration. City Atty. 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 individuals 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 Pam Ehrhardt, Longfellow Neighborhood Assn. 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. 96-134, 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 fiscal years 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 views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council 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 will be made at the June 11, 1996, meeting of the City Council. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Venderheel, 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 Councd Members present. Council Member Norton reported on a meeting w~th 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 50th b~rthday of Parking and Transit Director Fowler. Council Activities May 7, 1996 Page 6 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. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk