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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, Karr, 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 Telecomre. Comm. -June 3, 1996. P&R Comm. - June 19, 1996. Design
Review Corem.-June 17, 1996:) :~1~
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.
DeCorum. July 10, 1996._
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 96-205, Bk. 11 6, 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, 1 996.
Permit Motions: Approving a 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, 1210 Highland Ct. Approving a Class E Liquor License for Drug Town #2,
1221 N. Do~ige St. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Sinclair Retail # 14025, 2153
ACT Cir. 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, IOWA. RES. 96-208, p. 208, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERKTO ATTEST A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT EASEMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN WEST SIDE PARK AND PARK WEST SUBDIVISION CONCERNING
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR PARK WEST SUBDIVISION, PART
ONE, IOWA 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 OF THE
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, IOWA. 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 IOWA 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 IOWA CITY 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.) SherriZastrow
regarding Iowa City Public Library expansion. Mark Ginsberg regarding Jazz Fest.
Memoranda from Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for
the following positions: Parking Enforcement Attendant; Police Sergeant. Mary Ann
Rasmussen regarding Library expansion. Stephen Viesres 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 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. 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 approving 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 onan 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, High
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 Weebar
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,
entitlod "Zoning," Article O, entitled "Sign Regulations," to delete the specific regulation of
pol't'cal 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 C0-1 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-Harlocke 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 byTbornberry, seconded byKubby 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 Brandt; Sue Feehey. 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 Straet (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, Vanderhoef.
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
(RuppertNVisdom 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,
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 ca~l 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, Bk. 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 81D, 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 Ill, "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 deolared
the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-219, Bk. 116, p. 219,
AWARDING CO NTRACT 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 $148,075. City Engr. Fosse 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 Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-220, Bk. 116, p. 220,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND 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, 7~0, 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 AND 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 (633,600); CRISIS CENTER ($33,000);
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM (646,000); EMERGENCY HOUSING
PROJECT ($7,500); IOWA CENTER FOR AIDS RESOURCES AND EDUCATION (69,200);
MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT ($36,000); NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF JOHNSON
COUNTY ($49,000); RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM (612,500); AMERICAN RED
CROSS (64,510); AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH (630,240). 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 by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-224, Bk. 116, p. 224,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE
FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR FEDERAL COMMUNITY 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 (625,235); AND UNITED ACTION FOR
YOUTH (624,660). 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, 1996, 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 a 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 information regarding the family swim pass. Baker 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, end the Monday Forum Group. in response
to Baker, the City Manager stated he would provide a memo on money generated and the
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. Baker 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. Baker 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 Council.
Council 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 liou of dedicating land in the
neighborhood open space ordinance, and stated she would contact Parks & Recreation
Director Trueblood for those figures. Vanderhoef indicated her intent to attend the Iowa
League of Cities meeting in Cedar Rapids. City Clerk Karr 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.
The City Manager stated the brick was in and was to open later in the week. Thornberry
questioned the status of the First Avenue Project. The City Manager stated that project would
take well into the fall for completion.
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
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 regarding screening. Thornberry will
follow-up. Norton asked the status of the traffic calming project on Teg Drive. The City
Manager will follow-up, Norton asked when the Council discussion on Capital Improvement
Projects (CIP) 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 setting, the CIP meeting would be after goal setting.
The Mayor reported on her July 4th meeting with Pakistani visitors and Council
Members Norton and Kubby after the Coralville parade. Mayor Novick 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, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
NaOmi J.~ov'~ck, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/1/96
Iowa City City Council, special meeting,
7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker,
Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn into
executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in
litigation or where litigation is imminent where
its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or
disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 7:23 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/NAOMI J. NOVICK, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
Submitted for publication 7110/96.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7~2~96
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.
The Mayor proclaimed Respect for Law
Week - July 1-7. Bruce Walker, President of
Sunrise Optimists, and Bill Cook, Chair for the
Respect for Law Week project, accepted.
Moved and seconded that the following
items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Counc!l Actions of
the special meeting of June 11, as pub-
lished, subject to corrections, as recom-
mended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Historic Preservation Comm. - April 11,
April 22. Airport Comm. - May 2. Design
Review Comm. - May 9. Historic Preserva-
tion Comm. - May 14. Design Review
Comm. - May 20. P&Z Comm. - June 6.
Bd. of Adjustment - June 12. P&Z Comm.
- June 20.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 96-188,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WELL HOUSE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN CONNEC-
TION WITH THE WATER SUPPLY AND
TREATMENT FACILITIES PROJECT, DI-
RECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECT-
ING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor Li-
cense for'[he Kitchen, 215 E. Washington
St. Class C Liquor License for Memories,
928 Maiden Lane. Class C Liquor License
for Vito's, 118 E. College Street. Class C
Liquor License for The Mill Restaurant,
120 E. Burlington St. Class B Liquor Li-
cense for Holiday Inn Iowa City, 210 S.
Ju~yi~9i°ns
6
Dubuque St. Outdoor Service Area for
Holiday Inn Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.
Class C Liquor License for Fraternal Order
of Eagles Iowa City Aerie//965, 225 Hwy.
1 South. Class C Liquor License for Amer-
ican Legion Roy L. Chopek Post //17,
3016 Muscatlne Ave. Class E Beer Permit
for Osco Drug Store //2393, 2425
Muscatine Ave. Class E Liquor License for
Osco Drug Store//2393, 2425 Muscatine
Ave. RES. 96-189, ISSUE CIGARETTE
PERMIT. RES. 96-190, ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT.
Motions. Approve disbursements in
the amount of $9,079,789.21 in the
amount of $9,079,789.21 for the period
of May 1 through May 31, as recommend-
ed by the Finance Director subject to au-
dit.
Resolutions: RES. 96-191, AUTHO-
RIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDI-
NATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FIRST NATION-
AL BANK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1612 EAST COURT STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 96-192, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST THE EASEMENT 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 A SIDEWALK CA-
FE. RES. 96-193, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A STORM-
WATER MANAGEMENT EASEMENT AND
ACCESS EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 1
OF THE RESUBDIVISlON 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 SUBSTITUT-
ED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND
ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR
THE SAME PROPERTY. RES. 96-194,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMEND-
ED ESCROW AGREEMENT CONCERNING
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT OBLIGA-
TIONS FOR PARK WEST SUBDIVISION,
PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-
Of'~'h'{~ial. zActions
195, APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR USE
OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND
CHESTER A. PELSANG tll AND RETTA E.
PELSANG.
Correspondence: Abbey Lane Neigh-
bors 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 posi-
tions: Information Services Clerk; Parking
Enforcement Attendant; Parking Cashier;
Associate Planner; Maintenance Worker I
- Rec Center; Customer Service Represen-
tative.
Applications for Use of City Plaza:
Shae McMillan to sell handcrafted items -
June 10 and 11, approved. Jerri Lynn
Larsen, Church of Latter Day Saints to
distribute literature - various dates July
and July, approved. Susan Rogusky, Coun-
cil of Elders to sell quilt raffle tickets - July
29 through August 2, approved.
Applications for Use of City Streets
and Public Grounds: Bill Summers, Ameri-
can Heart Association Heart Ride - June
15, approved. Denise Britigan, Oakridge
Avenue Block Party - June 15, approved.
Michael Richey, First Annual 5th Avenue
Block Party - June 21. approved.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Dick Dolezal, 1111 Marcy Street, present-
ed information regarding the expansion of Oak-
land Cemetery. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence. '[he Mayor declared the mo-
tion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for July 16, on a resolution to annex an
approximate 80 acre tract located southeast of
Sycamore Street and north of the South Waste-
water Treatment facility. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for July 16, on an ordinance amending the
Zoning Chapter by rezoning an approximate 80
acre tract. from County RS, Suburban Residen-
tial, to ID.RS, Interim Development-Residential,
located southeast of Sycamore Street and
Or a otion
JpUlga 996
north of the South Wastewater Treatment
facility. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved end seconded to set a public hear-
ing for July 16, on an ordinance amending the
Zoning Chapter by rezoning a 2.29 acre tract
from RS-12, High Density Single-Family Resi-
dential. to OSA-12, Sensitive Areas Over-
lay/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 Bjeysville Lane.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for July 16, on an ordinance amending City
Code Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article H,
"Industrial Zones," to allow trucking terminal
facilities as a provisional use in the I-1 zone.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for July 16, 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.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for July 16, 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 tempo-
rary signs, including political signs. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for July 16, 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-ammal chnics in
the CO-1 zone by special exception. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter by designating
37 properties as Iowa Qty historic landmarks.
Doug Russell, Historic Preservation Commission
appeared. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Bruce Glasgow, owner of
Beemet-Fry Building and Faye Hyde Strayer,
Treasurer of Alpha Phi House. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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2, 1996
5
A public 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),
129 Grand Avenue Court (RS-8), and 2222 Old
Hwy 218 S. (I-1).
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 "cohe-
sive, 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. The following
individuals appeared: Rick Bemdt, Shive-
Hattery; William Bell, Vice-President Randali's
Stores; Gerry Ambrose, The Prudential
Ambrose and Associates Real Estate Company.
Moved and seconded to continue the public
hearing to July 16. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from: Rick Berndt, Shive-
Hattery; Arty. Richard Kaitz, representing Sta-
ples; and Atty. Jonathan Brown, representing
Randali's International Inc. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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, be given first vote for consider-
ation. The Mayor declarod the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 96-
3735, 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,
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL, TO OSA/CC2,
SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY/COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL ZONE, AND APPROVING A
SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
THE AB BUILDING DEVELOPMENT FOR PROP-
ERTY LOCATED EAST OF STURGIS CORNER
O~i~ Actions
July, 1996
Page 6
DRIVE AND NORTH OF HIGHWAY 6, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to defer until July
16, a resolutien approving a final plat of
Saddlebrook, Part 1 and a resolution approving
a final site plan for Saddlebrook, Part 1, Lots 3
and 4. Jim Miller, representing Lake Calvin and
Saddlebrook Development, appeared. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from
Jim Miller. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
196, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
WINDSOR RIDGE-PARTS SEVEN & EIGHT, and
RES, 96-107, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
WINDSOR RIDGE, PART SEVEN.
A public hearing was held on an 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 park-
ing rates in Iowa City, Iowa. Victoria Gilpin,
Preferred Stock and John Gross, Chair of the
Parking and Transit Committee of the Down-
town Association, appeared. Moved and sec-
onded to accept correspondence from John
Gross, representing the Downtown Association.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution
approving plans, specifications, form of con-
tract, and estimate of cost for construction of
the Iowa City Landfill Force Main Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
198, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA
CITY LANDFILL FORCE MAIN PROJECT, ES-
TABLISHING 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
199, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE CON-
STRUCTION OF THE SOCCER SITE ACCESS
ROAD PROJECT.
A public hearing was held on a resolution
approving plans. specifications, form of cost
for construction of the soccer s~te access road
project. Bernard Fox appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
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 PUB-
LISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING
TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution
approving plans, specifications, form of con-
tract and estimate of cost for construction of
the Abbey Lane Sanitary Sewer Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
201, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ABBEY
LANE SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, ESTAB-
LISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO AC-
COMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND
FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS.
Moved and seconded to accept the form
of tax exemption certificate pertaini.~g to the
$295,000 General Obligation Capital Loan
Notes, Series 1996. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt a resolution
authorizing construction at the Iowa City Mu-
nicipal Airport of a 100' by 100' hangar build-
ing w~th a 20' by 40' attached office area.
Airport Commission Chair Howard Horan pres-
ent for discussion. '[he Mayor declared the
resolution defeated.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
204, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING
LITIGATION.
/
July",,,.~, 1996
P~e 8~
The Mayor announced the current vacan-
cies: 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, meeting of the City Council.
Moved and seconded 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
carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:55
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
For a more detailed & complete de-
scription of Council Activities & Disbursements,
see Office of City Clerk and Finance Depart-
ment.
s/NAOMI J. NOVICK, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
Submitted for publication 7/12/96
Subject to change as finalized by the City
Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's office, 356-5040.
The cost of publishing the following
proceedings and claims is $
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said
publication is $
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/9/96
Iowa Ciw City Council, special meeting,
4:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker,
Kubby (4:10), Lehman, Norton, Novick,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None,
Moved and seconded to adjourn into
executive session to evaluate the professional
competency of an individual whose
appointment, hiring, performance or discharge
is being considered when necessary to prevent
needless and irreparable injury to that
individual's reputation and that individual
requests a closed session. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:35 p.m,
The Mayor declared the motion carried,
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in the office of the CiW
Clerk.
s/NAOMI J. NOVICK, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
Submitted for publication 7/11/96.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 1, 1996
Iowa City City Council, special 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,
Boothroy, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 96-74, Side 2, 1-End.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn into executive session
to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where
litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage
the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried
and adjourned into executive session 7:00 p.m.
Council returned to open session 7:20 p.m.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 7:23 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
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 meeting of June 11, 1996,
as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. - Aprd 11,
1996, April 22, 1996. Airport Comm. - May 2, 1996. Design Review Comm. - May
9, 1996. Historic Preservation Comm.- May 14, 1996. Design Review Comm. - May
20, 1996. P&Z Comm.-June 6, 1990. Bd. 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. Approwng a Class C Liquor License for Memories, 928 Maiden Lane.
Approving a Class C L~quor License for Vito's, 118 E. College Street. Approving a
Class C Liquor License forThe Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St. Approwng 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. I South.
Approving a Class C Liquor License for American Legion Roy L. Chopek Post #17,
3016 Muscat~ne Ave. Approwng a Class E Beer Permit for Osco Drug Store //2393,
2425 Muscatine Ave. Approving a Class E Liquor L~cense 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 ~n the amount ot 59.079,789.21 in the
amount of $9,079,789.21 for the period of May 1 through May 31, 1996, as recom-
mended by the Finance D~rector 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 10WA 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
A SIDEWALK CAFE. RES. 96-193, p. 193, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
Council Activities
July 2, 1996
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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 III 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 Brit~gan, Oakridge
Avenue Block Party - June 15, 1996, approved. Michael R~chey, First Annual 5th
Avenue Block Party - June 21, 1996, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unammous, 7~0, 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 carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councd Members present. Council
Member Thornberry presented Council Member Norton w~th a birthday cake.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to set a pubhc heanng 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 camed 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 ILangenberg).
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to set a public heanng for July 16, 1996, on
an ordinance amending the Zornrig Chapter by rezoning a 2.29 acre tract from RS-12, High
Density Single-Family Residential, to OSA~12, Sensitive Areas Oveday/H~gh Density
Single-Family Residential and approval of a Sensitive Areas Development Plan for Meadow
Ridge, Part two, a 4-lot residential subdivision located on the east s~de of North Dubuque
Street and north of Bjaysville Lane. St. Planner Miklo present for d~scuss~on. 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 T~tle 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article H, "Industrial
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July 2, 1996
Page 3
Zones," to allow trucking terminal facilities as a provisional use ~n 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 s~gns. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 710, 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 "Zomng." Article E, entitled
"Commercial and Business Zones," Section 1, entitled "Commercial Office Zone (CO-1)," to
allow small-animal clinic~ 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 Sr. Planner Miklo appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to accept
correspondence from Bruce Glasgow. owner of Boerner-Fry Budding and Faye Hyde Strayer,
Treasurer of Alpha Phi House. The Mayor declared the motion carried unammously, 7~0, all
Council Members present. Council acknowledged the attempts to notify the property owners
and directed the Commission to contact property owners one more t~me to solicit comments.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zomng Chapter by rezoning
the following properties owned by The University of Iowa to P, Pubhc: 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 ICB-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 OIdHwy
218 S. (I-1). No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zomng 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 m the CC-2, Commumty
Commercial zone at 855 Highway 1 West (Staples). The following ~nd~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 pubhc hearing to July 16. 1996. The Mayor declared the motion
camed unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Rick Berndt. Sh~ve-Hattery; Arty. Richard Kaitz.
representing Staples; and Atty. Jonathan Brown, representing Randali's International Inc. The
Mayor declared the motion camed unanimously, 710, all Council Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Chapter by conditionally retorting a 2.32 acre tract from I-1, Industrial, to C1-1, Intenswe
Commercial, for property located east of Sunset Street on the south s~de of H~ghway 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 8Y CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF AN 1.07
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 al~prowng 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 Kubb¥, 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 ~11, "C~ty F~nances, Taxation
and Fees," Chapter 4 "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, F~nes and Penalties," of the
City, to increase on- and off-street hourly parking rates in Iowa C~ty, 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 rnot~on carried unanimously,
710, 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 Landhll Force Main Project.
No one appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby. to adopt RES. 96-198, Bk. 1 I 5, p. 198,
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 ACCCMPANY EACH BID, D~RECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Councd Members presenT. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded byVanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-199, Bk. 11 5, p. 199,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOCCER SITE ACCESS ROAD PROJECT.
City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unammous, 7~0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was he~d on a resolution approwng plans, specifications. form of cost
for construction of the soccer site access road project. Bernard Fox appeared. C~ty Engr.
Fosse present for discussion.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-200, Bk. 1 15, p. 200,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOCCER SITE ACCESS ROAD PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF 81D 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 unammous. 70. all Councd Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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July 2, 1996
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A public hearing was held on ~ 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 ABBEY 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, 710, 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 Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Ser~es 1996.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0. all Councd Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-202, Bk. 1 15, 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. Affirmabve 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 unammous, 7/0, ail
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution 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 with a 20' by 40'
attached office area. Airport Commission Chair Howard Horan present for d~scussion. The
Mayor declared the resolution defeated, 3/4, with the following d~ws~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. 1 15, p. 204,
RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION of corporate boundary hmits with
University Heights. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous. 7/0, all Counc~i 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 ~o 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:
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to readverbse the vacancy on the Design
Rewew Comm. for a three~year term ending July 1, 1999; and to appoint Janet Maas tothe
Project Green "Green Fund" to fill an unexpir. ed term ending March 1, 1998. The Mayor
declared the motion carned unammously, 7/0, all Councd Members present.
Councd Member Norton stated h~s interest ~n getting a low ~ncome policy before
Council. The City Manager reported staff was workmg on the matter Norton noted he would
be bringing ~n photographs and requesting Councd consideration of t.he s~gn ordinance. He also
acknowledged the correspondence from John Gross and the Downtown Association regarding
parking and encouraged an organized approach/wsion to ~mprovements to the downtown area.
Council Member Kubby raised concerns regarding the process for d~scussion o.~ the
I~brary expansion held the previous everang dunng Councd work session, noting a final
decision should have been made on July 15 rather than July ~. The Mayor noted discussion
has been scheduled with the Ubrary on July 15. Kubby thanked everyone ~nvolved with the
Downtown Friday Night Concerts, the Arts Festival, and the upcomu~g Jazzfest for cleaning
up after their events.
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July 2, 1996
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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 Atttomey 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.
The Mayor noted two special formal meetings scheduled July 9 and ~ 6; the 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 1 O: 55 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 9, 1996
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 4:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby {4:10), Lehman, Norton, Novick,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Karr. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 96-80, side 2,
Moved by L~hman, seconded by Norton, to adjourn into executive session to evaluate
the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or
discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to
that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6~0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned
into executive session 4:03 p.m.
Council returned to open session 8:32 p.m.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 8:35 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion c&rried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Mairan K. Karr, City Clerk