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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 11, 1996
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Arkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Yucuis, Miklo,
Gannon, Scott. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes. 96-72, Side 2 & 96-74, Side 1,
The Mayor proclaimed Iowa Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Month - June
1996, Orville Townsend accepted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, that the following items and recommendations
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of June 4, 1996, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - May 8, 1996.
Setting Public Hearings: A motion setting a public hearing for July 2, 1996, on
an ordinance amending Title III, "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," the schedule of
fees, rates, charges, bonds, fines and penalties of the City Code of Iowa City, Iowa.
RES. 96-167, Bk. 115, p. 167, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for July 2, 1996, ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FORCE MAIN PROJECT, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 96-1 68,
Bk. 115, p. 168, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for July 2, 1996, ON PLANS, SPECIFI-
CATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE SOCCER SITE ACCESS ROAD PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Wig & Pen Pizza Pub,
1220 Hwy. 6 West. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Wig & Pen Pizza Pub,
1220 Hwy. 6 West. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Dave's Foxhead Tavern,
402 E Market St. RES, 96-169, Bk. 115, p. 169, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Resolutions, Bk. 115: RES. 96-170, p. 170, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK T0 ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A
SECOND MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1327 FIRST AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-171, p. 171, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A LOW INTEREST PROMISSORY NOTE
AND A MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 718 WALNUT STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-172, p. 172, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION
AGREEMENT AND A NO INTEREST LIFE LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 511
SOUTH DODGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-173, p. 173, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING A RESALE AGREEMENT AND SECOND MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1109 FIFTH AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY ATTORNEY STAFF TO DELIVER SAID RELEASE TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS
UPON PAYMENT IN FULL OF THE PROPERTY OWNER'S DEBT TO THE CITY. RES. 96-
174, p. 174, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RESALE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1109 FIFTH AVENUE. RES.
96-175, p. 175, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE OFF-SITE STORM SEWER PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR BOYRUM SUBDIVISION, PART 4. RES. 96-176, p. 176, AP-
PROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MERCY HOSPITAL
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June 11, 1996
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AND CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PLACE-
MENT OF AN ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC INFORMATION SIGN. RES. 96-177, p. 177,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FORTHE PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR KENNEDY'S
WATERFRONT ADDITION, PART 3, LOTS 1-7, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVE-
MENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 96-178, p. 178, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO
THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF 10WA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF
IOWA FOR USE OF THE SILURIAN WATER WELLS AT BURGE HALL.
Correspondence: Eleanor Steele, President of Northside Neighborhood Associa-
tion, and Pam Ehrhardt, President of Longfellow Neighborhood Association, regarding
Design Review. Traffic Engineer regarding no parking any time on both sides of
Stevens Drive in Kennedy Waterfront, Part 3. Iowa City Area Science Center regarding
using Airport Site for Science Center. Dr. & Mrs. M. M. Ghoneim regarding water
problems.
Applications for Use of City Plaza: Joel Burg~n to sell hand-crafted items and
perform hair wraps- May 31, 1996, approved. Don Arenz to gather signatures for a
non-party political candidate - June 8, 15, 22, and 29, 1996, approved. Lane Wyrick
to gather signatures for a petition to move fireworks from the Iowa City Airport to City
Park - June 7 and 28, 1996, approved. Cartie Granberg, Shamen Project, to sell
hand-crafted items - various dates throughout the summer, approved. Chris Mortika
to perform magic shows - various dates throughout the summer, approved.
Applications for Use of City Streets and Public Ground: Dawn Arkins, Pride
Parade and Festival - June 15, 1996, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Rufine Anciaux, 513 8th Avenue, updated Council on activities at the Senior Center.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for July 2, 1996
on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by amending the Conditional Zoning Agreement
for Westport Plaza to eliminate the requirement for a "cohesive, integrated development," and
to remove the requirement for the facades of the buildings to provide "horizontal continuity,"
for property located in the CC-2, Community Commercial zone at 855 Highway I West.
(Staples) The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by condition-
ally rezoning a 2.32 acre tract from I-1, Industrial, to C1-1, Intensive Commorcial, for property
located east of Sunset Street on the south side of Highway 1 (Ruppert/Wisdom Development
Group). No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the 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 (Anderson), 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-179, Bk. 115, p.
179, DIRECTING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE $295,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 199 6. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by ,~ubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-180, Bk. 115, p. 180,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS PURCHASES
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET, CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC
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June 11, 1996
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IMPROVEMENTS WHEN THE TOTAL COST OF SUCH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DOES NOT
EXCEED THE SUM OF $25,000, AND FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WHEN THE TOTAL
COST OF SUCH SERVICES DOES NOT EXCEED $50,000. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to defer to July 2, 1996, a resolution
authorizing construction at the Iowa City Municipal Airport of a 100' x 100' hangar building
with 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 Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-181, Bk. 115, p. 181,
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CiTY
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, iAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL #610, TO BE
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1996, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997. 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. 96-182, Bk. 115, p. 182,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREE-
MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY FOR PARATRANSIT
SERVICE DURING THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF FY97. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker,
to amend the resolution to include language for monthly passes. The Mayor declared the
motion to amend defeated, 1/6, with Kubby voting "aye". Affirmative roll call vote unanimous
on the resolution, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-183, Bk. 115, p. 183,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MELROSE AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT, PHASE I [PROJECT NO. BRM-3715(2}--8N-52) to Iowa Bridge & Culvert, Inc. for
$1,890,579.72. 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. 96-184, Bk. 115, p. 184,
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
NNW, INC. OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE
MELROSE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE II. Asst. City Engr. Gannon 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. 96-185, Bk. 115, p, 185,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CiTY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
(PROJECT NO. STP-U-3715(8)--70-52] to Metro Pavers, Inc. for $601,652.36. Asst. City
Engr. Gannon 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 a resolution awarding contract and
authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of Abbey
Lane Trunk Sewer and Kiwanis Park Stormwater Improvements Project. Civil Engr. Scott
present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated, 0~7, all Council Members
present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-186, Bk. 115, p. 186,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for July 2, 1996, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ABBEY LANE
TRUNK SEWER PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAiD HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLICINSPEC-
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TION. 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. 96-187, Bk. 115, p. 187,
RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION to James Glasgow for $240,000.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to re-appoint William Nowysz, 1025 River St.
and re-advertise the other vacancy on the Design Review Comm. for three-year term ending
July 1, 1999. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Council Member Norton expressed Council concerns about the racist graffiti incident
and applauded the efforts of the City Human Rights Commission in helping the community
respond.
Council Member Kubby noted the Pride Parade and Festival scheduled June 15 and
various Arts Festival activities planned over the next three weekends. She also reminded
citizens of the Progressive Johnson County group discussion scheduled June 25 on transit and
national issues. Kubby asked for Council interest to pursue a family pass option, similar to
the family swim pass, into the transit rate structure. Council Members directed staff to
pursue the matter. Staff will report back.
Council Member Thornberry reported that City Forestry trucks would be relo-
cated/stored away from the cemetery in the future. He noted his frustration with the payment
of any scheduled overtime for transit drivers and stated his desire to eliminate scheduled
overtime. Thornberry referenced the June 3, 1996 memo from the City Mgr. (regarding the
request from the U,S. Army Reserve to do a grading project as a training exercise) reporting
that the City had received word from the Operating Engineer's Union to not sign off on the
request.
Council Member Vanderhoef reported on a phone call regarding children playing in the
underpass on Pine Street and reminded everyone school was out. The City Mgr. stated he
had notified Police and the railroad of the situation and urged parents to inform children of
dangerous places not to play.
Council Member Baker reiterated that citizens who were concerned about the latest
increase in their cable television rates should complain to the cable company directly or
indirectly but not resubscribing to additional services beyond basic. Baker asked that discus-
sion be scheduled on the Library expansion for the July 1 work session. He referenced a
recent Press-Citizen editorial concerning a recent public housing decision and clarified that no
local monies were used to purchase or maintain those units. Thornberry stated the units do
not generate tax money.
Mayor Novick reported on the cornerstone ceremony for the Firefighters Memorial held
June 8. She also noted the ribbon cutting of Art City scheduled June 16 as part of the Arts
Festival. The Mayor encouraged citizens to apply for Census workers positions.
Council Member Norton stated the skateboarders and bicyclists were out and asked
staff to look closely into the safety factor especially in the downtown area. The City Arty.
reported a staff committee was working on the issue of toy vehicles. He also reported on the
Dunk Tank event held June 6.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 8:45 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
NaOmi J. I~bvii;k, Mayor
Marian K, Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/4/96
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting,
7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker,
Kubby, Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: Lehman.
Moved and seconded that the following
items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions
of the regular meeting of May 21, and the
special meeting of May 28, as published,
subject to corrections, as recommended
by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Civil Service Comm. - April 4; Design
Review Comm. - April 15, April 29; P&Z
Comm. - May 16.
Permit Motions: Class A Liquor Li-
cense for Weeks - Van Eck V.F.W. Post
83949, 609 Hwy. 6 Bypass E. Class E
Beer Permit for John's Grocery, 401 E.
Market St. Class E Beer Permit for
Walgreens, 1646 Sycamore. Class C Beer
Permit for Wareco//446,828 S. Dubuque
St. Class B Beer Permit for Bread Garden,
224 S. Clinton St. Class C Beer Permit for
Gasby's Downtown, 114 E. Washington
St. Class C Liquor License for Dublin Un-
derground, 5 S. Dubuque St. RES. 96-
150, iSSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Resolutions: RES. 96-151, AUTHO-
RIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE EASEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND OUT TO
LUNCH, INC. D/B/A AS BLIMPIE AND
UNCOMMON GROUNDS FOR A SIDE-
WALK CAFE. RES. 96-152, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND
TRUST COMPANY FOR PROPERTY LO-
CATED AT 1202 MARCY STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-1 §3, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
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LIEN REGARDING A TEN YEAR
NO-INTEREST DECLINING BALANCE
RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 918 E.
BLOOMINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 96-154, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER PUB-
LIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR
RIDGE, PART 6. RES. 96-155, AUTHORiZ-
ING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE PARTIAL
RELEASE OF A SANITARY SEWER,
STORM SEWER, AND DRAINAGE EASE-
MENT LOCATED ON LOTS 168A & 168B
IN COURT HILL-SCOTT BOULEVARD
ADDITION PART IX, AND TO APPROVE
AND EXECUTE AN ANCILLARY SANI-
TARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, DRAIN-
AGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT AGREE-
MENT FOR THE SAME PROPERTY. RES.
96-156, APPROVING,AND AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, A
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPO-
RARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
AND AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SUBORDI-
NATION OF SUCH USE TO EXISTING
EASEMENT RIGHTS, AND TO ACCEPT
THE DEDICATION OF ADDITIONAL
RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG BARRINGTON
ROAD IN WINDSOR RIDGE SUBDIVISION.
RES. 96-157, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE IOWA RIVER FLOOD REPAIRS
PROJECT.
Correspondence: Mark and Ronda
Lipsius regarding refuse and recycling for
"four-plexes." John and Margaret
Clancy/James and Joanna Clancy regard-
ing traffic light at junction of Dubuque
Road end Highway 1. Gregory Kovaciny,
Bicyclists of Iowa City, Inc., regarding
possible designated on-street bicycle
routes, currently approved map of desig-
nated routes, and "Share the Road" signs.
Rev. Roy C. Nilsen, Zion Lutheran Church,
regarding Oakland Cemetery. Richard
Dolezal regarding Oakland Cemetery. Lynn
Stamus regarding community raised bed
gardening. AI Stroh regarding library
drop-off box. "The Monday Form" regard-
ing downtown Iowa City. Civil Service
Comm. submitting certified list of appli-
cants for the position of Maintenance
Worker I - Refuse.
Applications for Use of City Plaza:
Susan Calimeri, Baha'i literature distribu-
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June 4, 1996
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tion - May 24, approved. Rochelle Prunty,
New Pioneer/ICARE Pancake Breakfast -
June 16, approved. Liz Dueland, Iowa Arts
Festival - June 14-16, June 21-23, and
June 28-30, approved.
Applications for Use of City Streets
and Public Grounds: Sean McCarty,
McCatry wedding golf caravan - May 25,
approved. Liz Dueland, Iowa Arts Festival
- June 14-16, June 21-23, and June
28-30, approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Sue Du[ek, Neighborhood Centers of John-
son County, thanked Council for their contin-
ued support of community policing, and updat-
ed Council on the new building scheduled for
occupancy July 1 st.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for July 2, on the designation of 37 proper-
ties as Iowa City historic landmarks. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for July 2, on an ordinance amending the
Zoning Chapter by rezoning the following prop-
erties located in Iowa City, Iowa, and owned
by The University of Iowa to P, Public: I E.
Park Road (RNC-20), 234 N. Madison Street
(RM-44). northwest corner of Dubuque and
Church Streets (RM-44), 230 N. Clinton Street
(PRM), 324 S. Madison Street (CB-2), 300
Myrtle Avenue (RS-5), 421 Melrose Avenue
(RS-5i, 315 Melrose Avenue (RS-8), 121 Grand
Avenue Court {RS-8), 127 Grand Avenue Court
(RS-8), 129 Grand Avenue Court (RS-8), and
2222 Old Hwy 218 S. (I-1). The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held 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. Moved and seconded to contin-
ue the public hearing to June 11. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to July 16,
the ordinance amending CiW Code Title 14,
Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article J, "Overlay
Zones," by creating a new overlay zoning dis-
trict entitled "Design Review Overlay Zone,"
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter by rezoning a
1.79 acre tract from CC2, Community Com-
mercial to OSA/CC2, Sensitive Areas
Overlay/Community Commercial Zone and
approval of a preliminary Sensitive Areas Devel-
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June 4, 1996
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opment Plan for property located at the inter-
section of Sturgis Corner Drive and Highway 6,
be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 96-
3734, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY
CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN
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 DEVEL. OPMENT HOUSING (OPDH)
PLAN FOR VILLAGE GREEN, PART XIV.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
158, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
VILLAGE GREEN, PART XIV, IOWA CITY, IO-
WA.
Moved and seconded to defer to June 11,
a resolution authorizing construction at the
Iowa City Municipal Airport of a 100' x 100'
hangar building with a 20' x 40' attached of-
rice area. The Mayor declared the motion car-
ried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
159, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR 1996
COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS ASSiS-
TANCE PROGRAM {CLAP).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
160, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZ-
ING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUC-
TION OF THE SILURIAN WELLS NO. 3 AND
NO. 4 IN CONNECTION WITH THE WATER
SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITIES PRO-
JECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
161, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZ-
ING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF CONTRACT 2 OF THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT CONNECTION PROJECT, ALSO
KNOWN AS NAPOLEON PARK PUMPING STA-
TION AND NORTH PLANT IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
162, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT
NO. 4 TO THE AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER
26, 1993, BETWEEN STANLEY
CONSULTANTS, INC., OF MUSCATINE, IOWA,
AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR CONSULT-
ING SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION OF
CONTRACT 2 - NAPOLEON PARK PUMPING
STATION AND NORTH PLANT IMPROVE-
MENTS PROJECT.
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June 4, 1996
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
163, AWARDING CONTRACTAND AUTHORIZ-
ING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CON-
STRUCTION OF THE 1996 SANITARY AND
STORM SEWER PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
164, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF PERMA-
NENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENTS AT 2408 WHISPERING PRAIRIE
AVENUE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
1996 STORM AND SANITARY SEWER PRO-
JECT,
Moved and seconded to aaopt RES. 96-
165, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CON-
STRUCTION OF THE 1996 MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR PROJECT - CAPITOL STREET
PARKING RAMP.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
166, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CON-
SULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEER-
ING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA
CITY SANITARY LANDFILL.
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, meeting of the City Council.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:45 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. NOVlCK, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
Submitted for publication 6113196. (J
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
JUNE 4, 1996
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Absent: Lehman. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Kerr, Franklin, Hagarty,
Schmadeke, Moreno, Fosse. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-68, Side 2 & 96-71,
Side 1.
The Mayor presented a framed Olympic print to Recreation Supt. Mike Moran acknowl-
edging the departments efforts coordinating the Olympic Torch Relay through Iowa City.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and recommenda-
tions in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of May 21, 1996,
and the special meeting of May 28, 1996, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Civil Service Comm. - April 4, 1996;
Design Review Comm. - April 15, 1996, April 29, 1996; P&Z Comm. -May 16, 1996.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class A Liquor License for Weeks - Van Eck
V.F.W. Post #3949, 609 Hwy. 6 Bypass E. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for John's
Grocery, 401 E. Market St. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Walgreens, 1646
Sycamore. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Wareco #446, 828 S. Dubuque St.
Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Bread Garden, 224 S. Clinton St. Approving a
Class C Beer Permit for Gasby's Downtown, 114 E. Washington St. Approving a Class
C Liquor License for Dublin Underground, 5 S. Dubuque St. RES. 96-150, Bk. 115, p.
150, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT.'
Resolutions, Bk. 115: RES. 96-151, p. 151, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND OUT TO
LUNCH, INC. D/B/A AS BLIMPIE AND UNCOMMON GROUNDS FOR A SIDEWALK
CAFE. RES. 96-152, p. 152, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1202
MARCY STREET, IOWA CITY, IOV~A. RES. 96-153, p. 153, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING A TEN YEAR NO-INTEREST DECLINING BALANCE RENTAL REHABILITA-
TION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 918 E. BLOOMINGTON STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-154, p. 154, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR RIDGE, PART 6. RES. 96-155, p.
155, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
PARTIAL RELEASE OF A SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, AND DRAINAGE
EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOTS 168A & 168BIN COURT HILL-SCOTT BOULEVARD
ADDITION PART IX, AND TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE AN ANCILLARY SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE
SAME PROPERTY. RES. 96-156, p. 156, APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, A LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AN
AGREEMENT FOR THE SUBORDINATION OF SUCH USE TO EXISTING EASEMENT
RIGHTS, AND TO ACCEPT THE DEDICATION OF ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-WAY
ALONG BARRINGTON ROAD IN WINDSOR RIDGE SUBDIVISION. RES. 96-157, p. 157,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA RIVER FLOOD REPAIRS PROJECT.
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Correspondence: Mark and Ronda Lipsius regarding refuse and recycling for
"four-plexes." John and Margaret Clancy/James and Joanna Clancy regarding traffic
light at junction of Dubuque Road and Highway 1. Gregory Kovaciny, Bicyclists of Iowa
City, Inc., regarding possible designated on-street bicycle routes, currently approved
map of designated routes, and "Share the Road" signs. Rev. Roy C. Nilsen, Zion
Lutheran Church, regarding Oakland Cemetery. Richard Dolezal regarding Oakland
Cemetery. Lynn Stamus regarding community raised bed gardening. AI Stroh regarding
library drop-off box. "The Monday Form" regarding downtown Iowa City. Civil Service
Comm. submitting certified list of applicants for the position of Maintenance Worker
I - Refuse.
Applications for Use of City Plaza: Susan Calltoefl, Baha'i literature distribution
- May 24, 1996, approved. Rochelle Prunty, New Pioneer/ICARE Pancake Breakfast -
June 16, 1996, approved. Liz Dueland, Iowa Arts Festival - June 14-16, June 21-23,
and June 28-30, 1996, approved.
Applications for Use of City Streets and Public Grounds: Sean McCarty,
McCarty wedding golf caravan - May 25, 1996, approved. Liz Dueland, Iowa Arts
Festival -June 14-16, June 21-23, and June 28-30, 1996, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Sue Dulek, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, thanked Council for their
continued support of community policing, and updated Council on the new building scheduled
for occupancy July 1st.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for July 2, 1996, on the
designation of 37 properties as Iowa City historic landmarks. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, to set a public hearing for July 2, 1996,
on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by rezoning the following properties located in
Iowa City, Iowa, and owned by The University of Iowa to P, Public: I E. Park Road (RNC-20),
234 N. Madison Street (RM-44), northwest corner of Dubuque and Church Streets (RM-44),
230 N. Clinton Street (PRM). 324 S. Madison Street (CB-2), 300 Myrtle Avenue (RS-5), 421
Melrose Avenue (RS-5), 315 Melrose Avenue (RS-8), 121 Grand Avenue Court (RS-8), 127
Grand Avenue Court (RS-8). 129 Grand Avenue Court (RS-8), and 2222 Old Hwy 218 S. (I-1).
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 condition-
ally 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). No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to continue the public hearing
to June 1 I, 1 996. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to defer to July 16, 1996, the 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 camed unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Chapter by rezoning a 1.79 acre tract from CC2, Community Commercial to OSA/CC2,
Sensitive Areas Overlay/Community Comme[cial Zone and approval of a preliminary Sensitive
Areas Development Plan for property located at the intersection of Sturgis Corner Drive and
Highway 6 (Anderson), be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unani-
mous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved by Norton, seconded by Baker, to adopt ORD. 96-3734, Bk. 39, p. 28, AMEND-
ING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN 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 DEVELOP-
MENT HOUSING (OPDH) PLAN FOR VILLAGE GREEN, PART XIV (Village Partners/Frantz).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 96-158, Bk. 116, p. 158, AP-
PROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PART XIV, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to June 11, 1996, a resolu-
tion authorizing construction at the Iowa City Municipal Airport of a 100' x 100' hangar
building with a 20' x 40' attached office area. The Mayor stated the matter was being
deferred to allow the Commission time to secure signed leases prior to the start of construc-
tion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent.
Moved bv Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-159, Bk. 115, p. 159,
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR 1996 COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (CLAP). Housing Administrator Hagarty present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor encouraged everyone to vote in the primary election.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-160, Bk. 115, p. 160,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SILURIAN WELLS NO. 3 AND NO. 4 IN
CONNECTION WITH THE WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITIES PROJECT to
Layne-Western, Inc. for $107,284.70. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-161, Bk. 115, p. 161,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACT 2 OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
CONNECTION PROJECT, ALSO KNOWN AS NAPOLEON PARK PUMPING STATION AND
NORTH PLANT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Kielman Construcbon, Inc. for $ 5,779,091.00.
PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0.
Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-162, Bk. 115, p. 162,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT NO. 4TO
THE AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 26, 1993, BETWEEN STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC.,
OF MUSCATINE, IOWA, AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
DURING CONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACT 2 - NAPOLEON PARK PUMPING STATION AND
NORTH PLANT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 96-163, Bk. 115, p. 163,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1996 SANITARY AND STORM
SEWER PROJECT to L.B. Inc./C. & L. Development for $71,272.40. City Engr. present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
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Moved by Baker, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-164, Bk. I 1.5, p. 164,
AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASE-
MENTS AT 2408 WHISPERING PRAIRIE AVENUE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1996
STORM AND SANITARY SEWER PROJECT. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirma-
tive roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-165, Bk. 115, p. 165,
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1996 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
PROJECT - CAPITOL STREET PARKING RAMP to Paragon Constructors, Inc. for
$246,212.00. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
610, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 96-166, 8k. 115, p. 166,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN-AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL. City Engr. Fosse
present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. 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. The Mayor stated applications were available
in the City Clerk's office and encouraged citizens to apply.
Council Member Baker questioned the weather as a possible factor in delay of City
construction projects. The City Mgr. reported delays on several projects. Baker noted the
memo from the City Clerk regarding moving the 4th of July fireworks back to City Park and
stated his support. The Mayor stated the individual working on this matter will be contacting
the Jaycees directly. Baker displayed former Council Member Jim Throgmorton's new book
entitled "Plan6ing as Persuasive Storytelling - The Rhetorical Construction of Ch~cago's
Electric Future".
Council Member Thornberry reported the City Manager is following up on his earlier
requests concerning a turn signal at the corner of Gilbert and Kirkwood, and the possibility of
relocating forestry trucks off of the cemetery on weekends only. Thornberry distributed
copies of an article from a recent Wall Street Journal dealing with the Adams Memorial Library
in Latrobe, PA., regarding location of a branch library in a grocery store. Thornberry acknowl-
edged the presentation of the Monday Forum and thanked them for their efforts.
Council Member Kubby thanked city crews, private companies, citizens, and neighbors
for their help in cleaning up last week's storm damage. She also alerted the community that
city crews would continue to pick up storm dama9e yard items left at the curb through June
7. Kubby congratulated two United States Small Business Administration State award
w~nners: Gary Carlson, Clifton Gunderson & Co., 1996 Iowa Accounting Advocate and Chris
Pacek, Iowa State Bank & Trust, 1996 Iowa Women in Business Advocate. Kubby reminded
c~tizens the Downtown Association Dunk Tank event with City Councilors has been resched-
uled for June 6, with proceeds going to the Free Medical Clinic. Kubby requested Council not
have meetings on election days in the future.
Council Member Norton seconded remarks of Council Member Thornberry concerning
the Monday Forurn presentation, and encouraged their efforts. Norton referred to the memo
from P&R Director Trueblood regarding clean up of the City Plaza and suggested staff further
research additional crews from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. In response to Norton's concerns regardling
the clean up of the Sturgis Ferry Park, the City Mgr. reported on a staff committee headed by
P&R Director T~ueblood and said a report was forthcoming. Norton questioned the status of
repairing railroad crossin9s. The City Mgr. stated that crossing repairs are scheduled with the
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railroad companies and often in conjunction with City projects in the area. Norton encouraged
the consideration of a low income policy for City services quickly.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted the re-painting of street markings and questioned
the durability of the paint. The City Mgr. replied the paint is regulated by the federal govern-
ment and purchased within those requirements.
The Mayor reported on good comments she received regarding city crews cleaning up
of storm damage, and asked the City Manager to relay comments to the City employees.
Mayor Novick acknowledged the efforts of Recreation Supt. Moran on the Olympic Torch
Relay. The Mayor noted the recent departure of three City employees: Senior Center Coordi-
nator Bette Meisel; Asst. City Atty, Anne Burnside; and Community Development Coordinator
Marianne Milkman.
The City Manager reported that approximately 200 city street trees had been damaged
as a result of the storm the previous week, and were being assessed by the City Forester.
He noted the assessment process would take some time, and asked citizens to report any
trees that had immediate danger and be patient on the other damaged trees.
The City Arty. reported that Police Chief Winkelh. ake had given an excellent presenta-
tion to the noon Kiwannis concerning Neighborhood Policing.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 8:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unariimously, 6~0, Lehman absent.
Naomi J, Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk