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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-07-02 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Offico, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JULY 2, 1996 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 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, O'Neil, Miklo, Kugler, Dollman, Fowler, Fosse, Scott. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96*78 & 96- 79, Both Sides; 96-80, Side 1. The Mayor proclaimed Respect for Law Week - July 1-7, 1996. Bruce Walker, Presi- dent of Sunrise Optimists, and Bill Cook, Chair for the Respect for Law Week project, accept- ed. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, 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 special meeung of June 11, 1996, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm.- April 11, 1996, April 22, 1996. Airport Comm. - May 2, 1996. Design Review Comm.- May 9, 1 996. Historic Preservation Comm. - May 14, 1996. Design Review Comm. - May 20, 1996. P&Z Comm. - June 6, 1996. 8d. of Adjustment - June 12, 1996. P&Z Comm. - June 20, 1996. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 96-188, Bk. 115, p. 188, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for July 16, 1996, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WELL HOUSE IMPROVE- MENTS PROJECT IN CONNECTION WITH THE WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITIES PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for The Kitchen, 215 E. Washington St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Memories, 928 Maiden Lane. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Vito's, 118 E. College Street. Approving a Class C Liquor License for The Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St. Approving a Class B Liquor License for Holiday Inn Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Holiday Inn Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City Aerie #965,225 Hwy. 1 South. Approving a Class C Liquor License for American Legion Roy L. Chopek Post #17, 3016 Muscatine Ave. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Osco Drug Store #2393, 2425 Muscatine Ave. Approving a Class E Liquor License for Osco Drug Store #2393, 2425 Muscatine Ave. RES. 96-189, Bk. 115, p. 189, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 96-190, Bk. 115, p. 190, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Motions. Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,079,789.21 ~n the amount of $9,079,789.21 for the period of May 1 through May 31, 1996, as recom- mended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Resolutions, Bk. 115: RES. 96-191, p. 191, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1612 EAST COURT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-192, p. 192, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE EASE- MENT AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND LITTLE DONKEYS, INC. D/B/A AS PANCHERO'S FOR ASIDEWALK CAFE. RES. 96-193, p. 193, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND Council Activities July 2, 1996 Page 2 THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT EASEMENT AND ACCESS EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 1 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF GOVERNMENT LOT 4 IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 79N, RANGE 6W, OF THE 5TH P.M., IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE A SUBSTITUTED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND ACCESS EASEMENT AGREE- MENT FOR THE SAME PROPERTY. RES. 96-194, p. 194, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDED ESCROW AGREEMENT CONCERNING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR PARK WEST SUBDIVISION, PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-195, p. 195, APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND CHESTER A. PELSANG Ill AND RETTA E. PELSANG. Correspondence: Abbey Lane Neighbors regarding overflow and flooding. Laureen Ipsen regarding First Avenue. Robert Dostal regarding underage drinking. Dale Yocom regarding library. Sesshu Foster regarding library. Memoranda from Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Information Services Clerk; Parking Enforcement Attendant; Parking Cashier; Associate Planner; Maintenance Worker I - Rec Center; Customer Service Representative. Applications for Use of City Plaza: Shae McMillan to sell handcrafted items - June 10 and 11, 1996, approved. Jerri Lynn Larsen, Church of Latter Day Saints to distribute literature - various dates July and July 1996, approved. Susan Rogusky, Council of Elders to sell quilt raffle tickets - July 29 through August 2, 1996, ap- proved. Applications for Use of City Streets and Public Grounds: Bill Summers, Ameri- can Heart Association Heart Ride- June 15, 1996, approved. Denise Britigan, Oakridge Avenue Block Party - June 15, 1996, approved. Michael Richey, First Annual 5th Avenue Block Party - June 21, 1996, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. Dick Dolezal, 1111 Marcy Street, presented information regarding the expansion of Oakland Cemetery. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carned unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Council Member Thornberry presented Council Member Norton w~th a birthday cake. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for July 16, 1996, on a resolution to annex an approximate 80 acre tract located southeast of Sycamore Street and north of the South Wastewater Treatment facility (Langenberg). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for July 16, 1996, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by rezoning an approximate 80 acre tract, from County RS, Suburban Residential, to ID-RS, Interim Development-Residential, located south- east of Sycamore Street and north of the South Wastewater Treatment facility (Langenberg). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Councd Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to set a pubhc hearing for July 16, 1996, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by rezoning a 2.29 acre tract from RS-12, High Density Single-Family Residential, to OSA-12, Sensitive Areas Overlay/High Density Single-Family Residential and approval of a Sensitive Areas Development Plan for Meadow Ridge, Part two, a 4-1or residential subdivision located on the east side of North Dubuque Street and north of Bjaysville Lane. St. Planner Miklo present for d~scussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for July 16, 1996, on an ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article H, "Industrial Council Activities July 2, 1996 Page 3 Zones," to allow trucking terminal facilities as a provisional use in the I-1 zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for July 16, 1996, on an ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article K, entitled "Environmental Regulations," Section 1, entitled "Sensitive Areas Ordinance." The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for July 16, 1996, on an ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article O, entitled "Sign Regulations," to delete the specific regulation of "political signs," and to amend regulations applicable to all temporary signs, including political signs. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for July 16, 1996, on an ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article E, entitled "Commercial and Business Zones," Section 1, entitled "Commercial Office Zone (CO-1)," to allow small-animal clinics in the CO-1 zone by special exception. 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 designating 37 properties as Iowa City historic landmarks. Doug Russell, Historic Preservation Commis- sion and St. Planner Miklo appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from Bruce Glasgow, owner of Boernet-Fry Building and Faye Hyde Strayer, Treasurer of Alpha Phi House. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present. Council acknowledged the attempts to notify the property owners and directed the Commission to contact property owners one more time to solicit comments. Apublic hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by rezoning the following properties owned by The University of Iowa to P, Public: 1 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), 129Grand Avenue Court (RS-8), and 2222 Old Hwy 218 S. (I-1). No one appeared. A public hearing was held 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 1 West (Staples). The following md~wduals appeared: Rick Berndt, Shive-Hattery; William Bell, Vice-President Randali's Stores; Gerry Ambrose, The Prudential Ambrose and Associates Real Estate Company. Moved by Lehman. seconded by Thornberry, to continue the public hearing to July 16, 1996. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/O, all Council Members present. Moved by -rhornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Rick Berndt, Sh~ve-Hattery; Arty. Richard Ka~tz, representing Staples; and Arty. Jonathan Brown, representing Randali's International Inc. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by conditionally rezoning a 2.32 acre tract from I-1, Industrial, to C1-1, Intensive Commercial, for property located east of Sunset Street on the south side of Highway 1 (Ruppert/Wisdom Development Group), be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 96-3735, Bk. 39, p. 29, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN 1.O7 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, KNOWN AS AUDITOR'S PARCEL//950-84, FROM CC2, COMMUNI~ Council Activities July 2, 1996 Page 4 TY COMMERCIAL, TO OSA/CC2, SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY/COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONE, AND APPROVING A SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE AB BUILDING DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF STURGIS CORNER DRIVE AND NORTH OF HIGHWAY 6, IOWA CITY, IOWA (Anderson). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer until July 16, 1996, a resolution approving a final plat of Saddlebrook, Part 1 and a resolution approwng a final site plan for Saddlebrook, Part 1, Lots 3 and 4. Jim Miller, representing Lake Calvin and Saddlebrook Development, appeared. St. Planner Miklo present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Jim Miller. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-196, Bk. 115, p. 196, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE-PARTS SEVEN & EIGHT, and RES. 96-197, Bk. 115, p. 197, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART SEVEN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolutions adopted. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title Ill, "C~ty Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4 "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties," of the City, to increase on- and off-street hourly parking rates ~n Iowa City, Iowa. Victoria Gilpin, Preferred Stock and John Gross, Chair of the Parking and Transit Committee of the Down- town Association, appeared. Parking and Transit Director Fowler present for discussion. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from John Gross, representing the Downtown Association. The Mayor declared the motion carried unammously, 7~0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans. specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa C~ty Landh:i Force Main Project. No one appeared. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 96-198, Bk. 115, p. 1 98, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FORCE MAIN PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCO~PANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96- 199, Bk. 115, p. 1 99, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THF CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOCCER SITE ACCESS ROAD PROJECT. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public heanng was held on a resolution approwng plans, specd~cations, form of cost for construction of the soccer site access road project. Bernard Fox appeared. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-200, Bk. 115, p. 200, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOCCER SITE ACCESS ROAD 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 for 10:30 a.m. on July 16. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, ail Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities July 2, 1996 Page 5 A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for construction of the Abbey Lane Sanitary Sewer Project. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-201, Bk. 115, p. 201, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ASREY LANE SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, ESTABLISH- ING 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 for 10:30 a.m on July 16. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to accept the form of tax exemption certificate pertaining to the $295,000 General Obhgation Capital Loan Notes, Series 1996. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Councd Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-202, Bk. 115, p. 202, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A FORM OF LOAN AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $295,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 1996, AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY THE NOTES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-203, Bk. 115, p. 203, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY AND YELLOW CAB COMPANY FOR FY97 SUPPLEMENTAL PARATRANSIT TAXI SERVICE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resoluuon adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt a resolution authorizing construction at the Iowa City Municipal Airport of a 100' by 100' hangar building w~th a 20' by 40' attached office area. Airport Commission Chair Howard Hotart present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated, 3~4, with the following diws~on of roll call vote; Ayes: Vanderhoef, Lehman, Novick. Nays: Thornberry, Baker, Kubby, Norton. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-204, Bk. 115, p. 204, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION of corporate boundary limits with University Heights. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councd Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the current vacancies: A~rport Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 1, 1997; Bd. of Appeals - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term of a L~censed Plumber ending December 31, 1997. These appointments wdl be made at the August 6, 1996, meeting of the City Council. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to readvertise the vacancy on the Design Review Comm. for a three-year term ending July 1, 1999; and to appoint Janet Maas to the Project Green "Green Fund" to fill an unexpired term ending March 1, 1998. The Mayor declared the motion camed unammously, 7~0, all Councd Members present. Council Member Norton stated his interest m getting a low income policy before Council. The City Manager reported staff was working on the matter. Norton noted he would be bringing in photographs and requesting Council consideration of the s~gn ordinance. He also acknowledged the correspondence from John Gross and the Downtown Association regarding parking and encouraged an organized approach/wsion to improvements to the downtown area. Council Member Kubby raised concerns regarding the process for discussion of the library expansion held the previous evening during Council work session, noting a final decision should have been made on July 15 rather than July 1. The Mayor noted discussion has been scheduled with the Library on July 15. Kubby thanked everyo,qe involved w~th the Downtown Friday Night Concerts, the Arts Festival, and the upcoming Jazzlest for cleaning up after their events. Council Activities July 2, 1996 Page 6 Council Member Lehman noted the additional police officers in the downtown area and stated his appreciation, as well as the business community, for the police visibility. He complimented and thanked John and Carolyn Gross, Technigraphics for placement of a small fence around the flower beds in front of their store. Lehman requested an update on the progress of the new water plant. Staff will follow-up. Council Member Thornberry presented an update on the Burlington/Gilbert intersection project, noting the project is scheduled for completion in mid-August. Thornberry wished his mother a Happy Birthday and said he would be having knee surgery the following day. Council Member Vanderhoef stated her desire to schedule discussion to prioritize the Capital Improvement Projects as soon as possible. Vanderhoef reminded citizens of the SwimFest scheduled July 10 at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center, and reported on her visit to Safety Village. Council Member Baker congratulated everyone involved with the Arts Festival and requested better City clean-up of the downtown area. Baker sent a "get-well" message to Cable Television Specialist Bob Hardy who was recuperating from major surgery. Baker noted previous Council discussion requesting the City Attorney review the conditional zoning agreement for Wal-Mart in conjunction with the request presently in front of Council for Staples. The City Atttorney stated she would follow-up. Baker displayed the book written by Osha Gray Davidson entitled "The Best of Enemies", stating it has been nominated for a Pulitzer prize and well worth reading. ~e The Mayor noted two special formal meetings scheduled July 9 and 4th of July parade in Coralville; and announced the City has received information this past week stating the $1,549,000 CDBG and HOME funds would be appropriated to Iowa City. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 10:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Na/~mi J,(/Nov~ck, 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. 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 - 6/11/96 Iowa City CiW Council, special meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubb¥, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. The Mayor proclaimed Iowa Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Month June, Orville Townsend accepted. 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 June 4, as pub- lished, subject to corrections, as recom- mended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - May 8. Setting Public Hearings: A motion setting a public hearing for July 2, on an ordinance amending Title III, "City Financ- es, Taxation and Fees," the schedule of fees, rates, charges, bonds, fines and penalties of the City Code of Iowa City, Iowa. RES. 96-167, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING 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 '~O PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 96-168, SE'CI-ING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFI- CATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUC- TION 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: Class C Liquor Li- cense for Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Hwy. 6 West. Outdoor Service Area for Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Hwy. 6 West. Official Actions June11,1996 Page 2 Class C Liquor License for Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E Market St. RES. 96-169, ISSUING CIGARE'I-FE PERMITS. Resolutions: RES. 96-170, AUTHO- RIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A SECOND MORT- GAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1327 FIRST AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96- 171, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A REHA- BILITATION AGREEMENT, A LOW INTER- EST PROMISSORY NOTE AND A MORT- GAGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 718 WALNUT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-172, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO AT- TEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARD- ING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT AND A NO INTEREST LIFE LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 511 SOUTH DODGE STREET, IOWA CITY, iOWA. RES. 96-173, 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 LOCAT- ED 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 PROP- ERTY OWNER'S DEBT TO THE CITY. RES. 96-174, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RESALE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPER- TY LOCATED AT 1109 FIFTH AVENUE. RES. 96-175, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE OFF-SITE STORM SEWER PUB- LIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR BOYRUM SUB- DIVISION, PART 4. RES. 96-176, AP- PROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MERCY HOSPI- TAL AND CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PLACEMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL TRAF- FIC INFORMATION SIGN. RES. 96-177, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTSFOR KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION, PART 3, LOTS 1-7, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVE- MENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 96-178, AUTHORIZING THE Official Actions June 11, 1996 Page 3 MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO THE AGREEMENT BETVVEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR USE OF THE SILURIAN WATER WELLS AT BURGE HALL. Correspondence: Eleanor Steele, Pres- ident of Northside Neighborhood Associa- tion, and Pain Ehrhardt, President of Long- fellow Neighborhood Association, regard- ing Design Review. Traffic Engineer re- garding 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 regard- ing water problems. Applications for Use of City Plaza: Joel Burgan to sell hand-crafted items and perform hair wraps - May 31, approved. Don Arenz to gather signatures for a non-party political candidate - June 8, 15, 22, and 29, approved. Lane Wyrick to gather signatures for a petition to move fireworks from the Iowa City Airport to City Park - June 7 and 28, approved. Carde 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, approved. The Mayor declared the motion carried· Rufine Anciaux, 513 8th Avenue, updated Council on activities at the Senior Center. Moved and seconded to set a public hear- ing for July 2, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by amending the Conditional Zoning Agreement for Westport Plaza to elimi- nate the requirement for a "cohesive, integrat- ed development," and to remove the require- ment for the facades of the buildings to provide "horizontal continuity," for property located in the CC-2, Community Commercial zone at 855 Highway 1 West. The Mayor declared the mo- tion 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. Official Actions June 11, 1996 Page 4 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- opment Plan for propertv located at the inter- section of Sturgis Corner Drive and Highway 6, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 179, DIRECTING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE $295,000 GENER- AL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SE- RIES 1996. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 180, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS PUR- CHASES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANNU- AL OPERATING BUDGET, CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC 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. Moved and seconded to defer to July 2, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 181, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BE-I-WEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIRE- FIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL //610, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1,1996, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 182, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO A'I-I'EST AN AGREE- MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY FOR PARATRANSIT SERVICE DURING THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF FY97. Moved and seconded to amend the resolution to include language for monthly passes. The Mayor declared the motion to amend defeated. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 183, AWARDING CONTRACT ANDAUTHORIZ- ING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MELROSE AVENUE BRIDGE RECON- STRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE I JPROJECT NO. BRM-3715{2)--8N-52]. Official Actions Juno 11, 1996 Pago 5 Movod and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 184, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO A]-I'EST 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 185, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZ* ING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PRO- JECT. [PROJECT NO. STP-U-3715(8)--70-52]. Moved and seconded 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 Pro- ject. The Mayor declared the resolution defeat- ed. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 186, S~ TING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUC- TION OF THE ABBEY LANE TRUNK SEWER PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUB- LISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECT- ING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 187, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION. Moved and seconded 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. 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 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 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: Atkins, 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. 96-168, Bk. 115, p. 168, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for July 2, 1996, ON PLANS, SPECIFI- CATIONS, FORM OF CO NTRACT, 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, 8k. 115: RES. 96-170, p. 170, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO 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 Council Activities June 11,1996 Page 2 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 FOR THE PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION, PART 3, LOTS I-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 IOWA 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 Pain 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 Burgan 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. Carde 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 1 West. (Staples) The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Councd 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 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 OFA PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE $295,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 1996. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, 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 Council Activities June 11, 1996 Page 3 IMPROVEMENTS WHEN THE TOTAL COST OF SUCH PUBLIC IMFROVEMENT 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 Thornbe~ry, 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, i~k. 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. 8RM-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 ENGINEER;NG 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, @k. 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- Council Activities June 11, 1996 Page 4 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. Councd 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 F~refighters 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 ~n 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 he~d 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. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, C~ty Clerk