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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 16, 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, Kerr, Schoon,
Kugler, Miklo, Severson, Fowler, Schmadeke, Fosse, Handsaker. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tapes 96-84 & 96-85, Both Sides; 96-86, Side 1.
The Mayor acknowledged Council Member Lehman's birthday.
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 and to delete
item 2e(9) a resolution approving an agreement between the City of Iowa City and Hawkeye
Area Community Action Program for Iowa Emergency Shelter Grants Program funding, and
authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest same, from the consent calendar
and consider as a separate item:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meetings of July 1, 1996,
and July 9, 1996, and the regular meeting of July 2, 1996, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm. - May 20, 1996.
a) Recommend that the City Council accept the proposed housing
ordinance revisions.
Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - June 3, 1996. P&R Comm. - June 19, 1996. Design
Review Comm. - June 17, 19967 3',,N ~o. ~%, ~; ~/,'-'/'.%
a) Recommend that the City Council adopt the revised Design Review
Overlay Zone Ordinance, subject to the City Attorney's Office approval, and
adopt the Design Review Committee By-Law Amendments regarding frequency
of meetings, committee membership, and community education.
De~,cvi~w Comm. July 10, 1996.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 96-205, Bk. 116, p. 205, INTENT TO CONVEY
A FOUR FOOT WIDE TRACT OF LAND (AT LEAST 1,500 SQUARE FEET) FROM THE
NORTHERLY PORTION OF SHAMROCK PLACE APARTMENTS, 3501-3560
SHAMROCK PLACE, IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO THE COURT HILL OWNERS
ASSOCIATION and setting a public hearing for August 6, 1996.
Permit Motions: Approving e Class C Liquor License for Maxie's, 1920 Keokuk
St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for 6:20, 620 S. Madison St. Approving a
Class C Liquor License for Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn St. Approving a Class C Liquor
License for Roxie's, 2300 Muscatine Ave. Approving a Class C Liquor License for ~-:~',~
Soho's, 1 210 Highland Ct. Approving a Class E Liquor License for Drug Town //2, ~)-~ ~'
1221 N. Dodge St. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Sinclair Retail//14025, 2153
ACT Qt. RES. 96-206, Bk. 116, p. 206, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Resolutions, Bk. 116: RES. 96-207, p. 207, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO'
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TWO SUBORDINATION AGREEMENTS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY
CREDIT UNION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 109 SOUTH JOHNSON STREET, IOWA
CITY, 10WA. RES. 96-208, p. 208, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT EASEMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN WEST SIDE PARK AND PARK WEST SUBDIVISION CONCERNING
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR PARK WEST SUBDIVISION, PART
ONE, 10WA CITY, IOWA, AND A DRAINAGE FACILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN WEST SIDE PARK AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR THE INSTALLATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF A DRAINAGE STRUCTURE TO FACILITATE THE USE OFTHE
WEST SIDE PARK STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY BY TY-N-CAE
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SUBDIVISION. RES. 96-209, p. 209, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE_
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A PORTION OF A STORMWATER
DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 56 OF PARK VIEW TERRACE
SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, 10WA. RES. 96-210, p. 210, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA STATE
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR IOWA EMERGENCY SHELTER
GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME. RES. 96-211, p. 211, APPROVING AN ~.~¢~'
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE EMERGENCY HOUSING
PROJECT FOR 10WA EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.
RES. 96-212, p. 212, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA ~.~..~
CITY AND THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR IOWA
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME. RES. 96-213, p. ~(~
213, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWACITY AND YOUTH
HOMES, INC. FOR IOWA EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.
RES. 96-214, p.214, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND THE GREATER IOWA CITY HOUSING FELLOWSHIP FOR IOWA
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.
Correspondence: Aziz Longou regarding Bushnell's Turtle liquor ~,'~?~
license.(Response memorandum from staff included in Council packet.) Sherri Zastrow
regarding Iowa City Public Library expansion. Mark Ginsberg regarding Jazz Fest...~__
Memoranda from Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for ~LJ0
the following positions: Parking Enforcement Attendant; Police Sergeant. Mary Ann~
Rasmussen regarding Library expansion. Stephen ViaGroG regarding Library expansion,
Applications for Use of City Streets and Public Grounds: Jacki Brennan, ~,
Hunter's Run Neighborhood Picnic - July 4, 1996, approved. -
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-215, Bk. 116, p. 215, ~/~
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETVVEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HAWKEYE AREA
COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM FOR 10WA EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM
FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
SAME. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Kubby abstaining. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Terri Miller, St. Center Commission, updated Council on activities at the Center. ,,~ ,~
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for August 6,
1996, on a resolution amending the Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe Area Policy Agreement
and incorporating this amended agreement into the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution app, oving the voluntary annexation of
approximately 80 acres located southeast of Sycamore Street and north of the South
Wastewater Treatment Facility (Langenberg). No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing
the use regulations of approximately 80 acres located southeast of Sycamore Street and north
of the South Wastewater Treatment Facility (Langenberg). No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by approving ~///
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a Sensitive Areas Development Plan and changing the use regulations from RS-12, Fligh
Density Single-Family Residential to OSA/RS-12, Sensitive Areas Overlay/High Density
Single-Family Residential for a 2.29 acre property located at the intersection of Dubuque
Street and Meadow Ridge Lane. Kara Logsden appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Kara Logsden. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6,
"Zoning," Article H, entitled "Industrial Zones," Section 1, entitled "General Industrial Zone."
No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled "Zoning," Article K, entitled "Environmental Regulations," Section 1, entitled
"Sensitive Areas Ordinance." William Buss, 747 W. Benton and William Knabe, 1101 Weebet
Circle, appeared, Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from
Steve Moss, North Dodge Athletic Club; and William Buss. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held 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. NO one appeared.
A public hearing was held 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. Lucas Van Orden, contract purchaser for property at 2122 ACT Circle, appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to continue to August 6, 1996, a public
hearing 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 individuals appeared: Rick Berndt, Shive Hattery;
and William Knabe, Weeber-Hadocke Neighborhood Assn. Sr. Planner Miklo present for
discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 6/1, with Kubby voting "Nay."
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby to defer to August 6, 1996, the 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 Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter ~;;~ ¢/_
by designating 36 properties as Iowa City historic landmarks, be given first vote for
consideration. St. Planner Miklo present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 4~3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, Novick, Baker, Kubby.
Nays: Lehman, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Dwain & Kay Rosenberger; Charles & Doris Lisle;
Lowell & Paula Brantit; Sue Feene¥. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending the Zoning~
Chapter by designating property located at 332 E. Washington Street as an Iowa City historic
landmark, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the ordinance defeated
(extraordinary vote required), 4~3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton,
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Novick, Baker, Kubby. Nays: Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Lehman. Absent: None.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the 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), 129 Grand Avenue Court (RS-8), and
2222 Old Hwy. 218 S. (I-1), be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Baker absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, that 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", be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor
stated the ordinance would need to be amended to incorporate the recommendations from the
Design Review Committee. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to amend the ordinance
as recommended by the Design Review Committee. The Mayor declared the motion to amend
carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. The following individuals appeared:
John Beckord, Chamber of Commerce; Martin Haynes, Chair of Design Review Committee;
and Daryl Woodson, 405 S. Gilbert. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the motion for first consideration of the amended ordinance carried, 4~3, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Kubby, Norton, Novick. Nays: Lehman,
Thornberry, Venderhoer.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, 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 second vote for consideration. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-216, Bk. 116, p. 216,_c,~Z/~
APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SADDLEBROOK ADDITION, PART 1, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Sr.
Planner Miklo present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-217, 8k. 116, p. 217,
APPROVING FINAL SITE PLAN OF LOTS 3 AND 4, SADDLEBROOK ADDITION, PART 1,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for
construction of the Well House Improvements Project in connection with the Water Supply
and Treatment Facilities Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-218, Bk. 116, p. 218,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WELL HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN CONNECTION
WITH THE WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITIES 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. August 13. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending Title III, "City
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 in Iowa City, Iowa,
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be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-219, Bk. 116, p. 219,
AWARDING CONTRACT AN D AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOCCER SITE ACCESS ROAD PROJECT to
Peterson Contractors for $1 48,075. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-220, Bk. 116, p. 220,
AWARDING CONTRACT AN D AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FORCE MAIN PROJECT to
McAninch Corporation for $226,938.80. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-221, Bk. 116, p. 221,
AWARDING CONTRACT AN D AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ABBEY LANE SANITARY SEWER PROJECT to
Hurst & Sons for $104,766. 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. 96-222, Bk. 116, p. 222,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE
FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR AID-TO-AGENCY FUNDING BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE SAME: BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS ((;33,600); CRISIS CENTER ((;33,000);
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM ($46,000); EMERGENCY HOUSING
PROJECT ((;7,500); IOWA CENTER FOR AIDS RESOURCES AND EDUCATION ((;9,200);
MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT ((;36,000); NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF JOHNSON
COUNTY ((;49,000); RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM ($12,500); AMERICAN RED
CROSS ($4,510); AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH ($30,240). Human Services Planning
Coordinator Severson present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-223, Bk. 116, p. 223,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE
FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR AID-TO-AGENCY FUNDING BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME:
FREE MEDICAL CLINIC ($5,180) AND HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
($6,240). Council Member Kubby stated she would be abstaining as she is a member of the
Board of Directors for HACAP and Free Medical Clinic. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6,0, Kubby abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded byVanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-224, Bk. 116, p. 224,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE
FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR FEDERALCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
FUNDING BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME: ELDERLY SERVICES ((;55,105);
MID-EASTERN COUNCIL ON CHEMICAL ABUSE ((;25,235); AND UNITED ACTION FOR
YOUTH ((;24,660). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-225, Bk. 116, p. 225,
AWARDING THE VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES CONTRACT TO BIG 10
UNIVERSITY TOWING, INC. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative
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roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Comm. - one vacancy
to fill an unexpired term ending March 1, 1997. Bd. of Appeals - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term of a Licensed Plumber ending December 31, 1997. These appointments will
be made at the August 6, 1996, meeting of the City Council.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Housing & Community Development Comm. -
three vacancies to fill three-year terms ending September 1, 1999. These appointment will
be made at the August 27, 1 996, meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to appoint Daryl Woodson, 658 S. Lucas, to
the Design Review Committee to fill e vacancy for three-year term ending July 1, 1999. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Baker noted the memo from Parking & Transit Director Fowler
regarding a family bus pass and requested the matter be scheduled for the next Council work
session. Kubby requested inform, ation regarding the family swim pass. Ba.k. er noted the
article sent by the Mayor entitled The Role of Business Improvement Districts and asked it
be sent to all downtown owners. After discussion Council agreed to provide the article to the
Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Association, and the Monday Forum Group. In response
to Baker, the City Manager stated he would provide a memo on money generated and
process needed to implement such a district. Baker referenced his memo distributed the
previous evening regarding ICAD information and asked the matter be discussed in the near
future. Raker questioned whether the City Manager's memo regarding the Mercer Gymnasium.
- Fundraising Feasibility Study required Council discussion. The City Manager stated the
contract was ready to be signed and hearing nothing more from Council the study would
proceed. Raker noted the City Arty. memo regarding water impact fees and asked if there
were four Council Members wanting to pursue the matter. After discussion Council agreed
to schedule further discussion of this item at an upcoming work session, and requested copies
of information from Portland, Oregon be re-sent to Councd.
Councd Member Venderhoer noted information received on the Jazz Fest and stated
she felt this was not the detailed report she had expected. The City Manager will follow-up.
Vanderhoef requested an update on the process for payment in lieu of dedicating land in the
neighborhood open space ordinance, and stated she would contact Parks & Recreation
Director Trueblood for those figures. Venderhoer indicated her intent to attend the Iowa
League of Cities meeting in Cedar Rapids. City Clerk Kerr asked that any Council Members
interested in attending furnish information to her.
Council Member Thornberry encouraged citizens to apply for various vacancies on city
Boards and Commissions. Thornberry requested an update on the Burlington/Gilbert Project.
Council Member Kubby displayed the bike route signage recently approved by the City
Council and stated the issue would be on the agenda for the next JCCOG meeting in hopes
that other communities in Johnson County would choose the same sign. Thornberry
questioned whether the signage could be used on City streets that are also state highways,
staff will investigate. Kubby reviewed Council discussion regarding the Library expansion held
the previous evening and stated the Council would be meeting with the Library Board in,,)11~
September to discuss options. In response to questions from Council Member Baker, Council
agreed the joint meeting with the Library Board would concentrate on space and location and
not be expanded to operations.
Council Member Norton expressed concerns over the decline of quality and liveliness
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of the Farmer's Market, and will bring specifics at a later time. Norton noted the high visibility
of trucks and trailers parked at Home Town Dairies and stated North Dodge was an entrance
to the City. Kubby suggested contacting the Dairy regardin.g screening. Thornberry ..w..ill ~,~x
follow-up. Norton asked the status of the traffic calmin.g. proje. ct on Teg.Drive. The City '~
Manager will follow-up. Norton asked when the C(~ncil discussion on Capital Improvement~
Projects (ClP) would be scheduled. After discussion it was suggested the City Clerk follow-up ~
with Council on two possible meeting dates in September for the Library joint meeting and
goal The Mayor reported on her July 4th meeting with Pakistan} visitors and Council ~,__~, ~
setting, the ClP meeting would be after goal setting.
Members Norton and Kubby after the Coralville parade. Mayor Novink also reported on a ~
meeting with the University community on binge drinking and alcohol consumption.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 10:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
INFORMATION PACKET
July 12, 1996
JULY 15 -WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
Memorandum from Director of Library to Council Member Vanderhoef: Cost to Build
Under Pedestrian Mall (Library Expansion).
Copy of letter from Thomas S, Hulme to Mayor: Library Expansion.
Memorandum from Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee: Industries/
Technologies OpportunityJ. ist and Financial Assistance Guidelines for the City of Iowa
City.
Memorandum from Director of Planning and Community Development: EIk',S G,0if
Course Hole Relocation.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
· Memoranda from City Manager:
a. Cemetery
b. Mercer Gymnasium - Fundraising Feasibility Study
Civic Center Maintenance
d. Parcel 64-1a Update
e. Other Projects You Have or Will Soon See Around Town
· Memorandum from Transportation Planner: Proposed Extension
between Highway 6 and Highway 1.
· Memorandum from City Attorney to Director of Parking and Transit:
Jim Clark regarding Old Library Parking Lot; Development Anticipated.
of Highway 964~'~
Discussions with
Memorandum from City Attorney to City Manager, Director of Finance, Director of
Public Works, and Water Superidtendent: Request to Reconvene Staff "Water Impact
Fee Committee"; City Council Request,
· Copy of letter from City Attorney to William Meardon: Winebrenner Ford, Inc, _.~
Temporary Easement; Contractor's Schedule,
· Copy of memorandum from Director of Parking and Transit and Transit Manager to City
Manager: Family Bus Pass.
Memorandum from Economic Development Coordinator: Community Profile for the ~_~
Iowa City Area, 1996, (Community Profile included in Council packets only.)
June 1996 Building Permit information.
Article "Downtown Renewal: The Role of Business Improvement Districts." (Novick)
Agenda for July 11, 1996, formal meeting of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors..
* Memo from City Atty, regarding Status Report: Water Impact Fee Research.
* Memo from City Clerk regarding Council Worksession of 7/1/96.
* Memo from Finance Dir. regarding Update of Cash Accumulation for the
Wastewater Fund & Water Fund,
Information Packet
July 12, 1996
page 2
~ Memo from City Clerk regarding Iowa League of Cities meeting.
* Agenda for 7/16/96 Bd. of Supervisors meeting.
* Memo from Council Member Baker regarding ICAD information.
Information from Library Board regarding Library Expansion & Strategic Plan.
Information regarding on-street bike route signs.
Information from Council Member Vanderhoef regarding underground libraries.