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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 12, 1998
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr Franklin, Winkelhake, Boothroy, Grosvenor, Fosse, Shank,
Yucuis, McClure. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 98-54, Side 2; 98-62, Side
2; 98-69, Both Sides
The Mayor extended sympathy to the family of the late City Controller Craig
Standish.
The Mayor presented the Student Citizenship Awards to' Longfellow
Elementary: Zach Buxton, Dirk Marpie, Carolyn Minchk.
The Mayor proclaimed Older Americans Day - May 13, Charity RowIcy
accepted; Peace Officers Memorial Day - May 15, Police Chief Winkelhake accepted.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted American Nurses Week also.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton,' 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 a special meeting of April 28, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm. - March
23. Bd. of Library Trustees - March 26. Public Art Advisory Comm. - April 9.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Colonial Lanes, 2253 Old
Highway 218 South. Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Cafe, 121 N. Linn
St. Class E Beer Permit for John's Grocery, 401 E. Market St. Class C Beer
Permit for Suburban AMOCO, 370 Scott Ct. Class C Beer Permit for Wareco
/1446, 828 S. Dubuque St.
Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-166, p. 166, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE EASEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND IOWA CITY COFFEE CO. D/B/A THE JAVA
HOUSE FOR A SIDEWALK CAFi~. RES. 98-167, p. 167, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR CONTRACT 2 OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
CONNECTION PROJECT, ALSO KNOWN AS NAPOLEON PARK PUMPING
STATION AND NORTH PLANT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 98-168, p.
168, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO
ACT ON THE CITY'S BEHALF IN SECURING PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. RES. 98-169, p. 169, AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT
RENTAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AND RENTAL VOUCHER PROGRAM:
PROJECT RENEWAL IAO22V08001.
Correspondence: Jesse Singerman (Library/CenterSpace Building
Committee) regarding referendum. Lesley Menninger regarding Iowa Avenue
parking garage. Judy Pfohl and Marcia Akeson (Ty'n Cae Neighborhood)
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regarding neighborhood associations. Michaelanne Widness regarding
neighborhood associations. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: New Madison
Street Parking Meters; Tow Away Zone on Grand Avenue Court; Stop Sign
Installation on Otto Street at WooIf Avenue. Civil Service Commission
submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Treasury
Cashier; Mail Clerk. Carl Klaus regarding Goosetown's contribution to the City
of Iowa City. Mary Lewis, Grantwood Neighborhood Association regarding
Neighborhood Associations. Gregory Kovaciny, Bicyclists of Iowa City,
regarding College/Linn Streets angle parking.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Tim Wolfe, Iowa City Cleanup & Transfer, submitted a letter requesting the
City lower landfill rates. Council requested staff schedule the matter for a future work
session. Mark Johnson, Johnson Builders, submitted a request for creating harmony
and consistency between builders and the City of Iowa City. Council requested the
ad hoc committee formed earlier report back to Council after review of the material
submitted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence
from Tim Wolfe and Mark Johnson. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
Zoning, Article T, Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Land, Section 5, Regulation
of Nonconforming Lots, by changing the regulation of nonconforming lots of record.
No one appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to accept
correspondence from Steve & Barbara van der Woude. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of
approximately 5.4 acres from Community Commercial (CC-2, 2.4 acres) and General
Industrial (I-1, 3.0 acres) to Public (P) for property owned by Kirkwood Community
College at 1806, 1810, 1814, and 181 6 Lower Muscatine Road. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance
conditionally changing the zoning designation on a 10-acre tract located on the south
side of Melrose Avenue and west of West High School from Low Density Single-
Family (RS-5) to Planned Development Housing (OPDH-S) to permit an ~0 dwelling
unit retirement community (Melrose Retirement Community), 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 Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt ORD. 98-3832, Bk.
41, p. 12, CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON
APPROXIMATELY 41 ACRES LOCATED BETWEEN LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD
AND COURT STREET EXTENDED, APPROXIMATELY 4/5 MILES WEST OF TAFT
AVENUE FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) TO MEDIUM
DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) FOR 29.1 ACRES AND LOW
DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM~12) FOR 11.9 ACRES (Windsor Ridge).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
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Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-170, Bk. 119,
p. 170, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WALNUT RIDGE, PARTS SIX AND
SEVEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt ORD. 98-3833, Bk.
41, p. 13, CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 66.68
ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTH TERMINUS OF KENNEDY PARKWAY BY
APPROVING A NEW PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPDH)
PLAN FOR PARTS 6 AND 7 OF WALNUT RIDGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-171, Bk. 119, p.
171, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WALNUT RIDGE, PART SIX, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-172, Bk.
119, p. 172, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WALNUT RIDGE, PART SEVEN, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on proposed amendments to the flood insurance
rate maps. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Sulo Wiittala, Shive Hattery and
Joye McKusick, 820 W. Park Rd. appeared.
A public hearing was held on amendments to the FY98 Operating Budget.
Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-173, Bk. 119, p.
173, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
1998 (AS AMENDED LAST ON SEPTEMBER 9, 1997). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on Iowa City's FY99 Annual Action Plan. No one
appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence
from Gretchen Schmuch, Housing & Community Development Comm. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 98-174, Bk. 119, p.
174, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY99 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART OF
THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE
CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE
CONSOLIDATED PLAN. Council thanked Housing & Community Development
Commission members for their work. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on local homeless preference for applicants at the
Iowa City Housing Authority. No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-175, Bk. 119, p.
1'75, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE CHANGES TO THE SECTION 8
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ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN AND PUBLIC HOUSING ADMISSION AND OCCUPANCY
PLAN FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY PROGRAMS. HIS Director
Boothroy and Hsg. Adm. Grosvenor present for discussion. Moved by Thornberry,
seconded by Champion, to amend the resolution by deleting item //4, changing the
definition of family, and deferring indefinitely. Motion by Kubby to table died for lack
of a second. Motion by Thornberry to call the question withdrawn. The following
individuals appeared: Janelie Rettig, 3013 Cornell Ave.; Pat Harvey, Human Rights
Commission Chairperson; Jeremy Price, COGS, University Graduate Students Union
and Socialists Org., presented a petition supporting housing assistance for same sex
partners and low minimum rent standard; Osha Davidson, 145 Governor St.; Jim
Throgmorton; Carl Beyerhelm; Dave Hemingway, St. Louis; and Margaret Loose,
University Graduate Students Union and COGS, 1103 ¥2 Marcy St. The Mayor
declared the motion to delete //4 and defer that item indefinitely defeated, 3/4, with
the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Thornberry, O'Donnell, Lehman. Nays:
Vanderhoef, Norton, Kubby, Champion. Absent: None. Moved by Kubby, seconded
by Norton, to amend the resolution to decrease the minimum rent from the proposed
$50 to $35. The Mayor declared the motion to amend defeated, 2/5, with the
following division of voice vote: Ayes: Norton, Kubby. Nays; Champion, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded
by Kubby, to separate item //4, definition of family and vote on it separately. The
Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on the resolution as amended, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the amended resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-176, Bk. 119, p. 176,
AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE CHANGES IN THE DEFINITION OF FAMILY
TO THE SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN AND PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY
PROGRAMS. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Champion, Kubby, Norton. Nays:
Lehman, O'Donnell, Thornberry. Absent: None. Moved by Kubby, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: David Gompper and Ching-chu Hu; and
petition from Jeremy Price. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-177, Bk.
119, p. 177, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ASSISTED HOUSING
DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND
AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN. The following individuals appeared: Tairi
Sackfield, AFSCME, distributed a copy of page 19 of the contract; Jan Apel, 230 S.
Chestnut; and Jeanette Martinez. HIS Director Boothroy and Asst. City Mgr. Helling
present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to defer until June 16.
The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 2/5, with the following division of voice
vote: Ayes: Kubby, Norton. Nays: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Motion by Thornberry to call the question died for lack of
a second. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division
of roll call vote: Ayes: Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
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Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-178, Bk. 119, p.
178, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHGATE
AVENUE AND WATERFRONT DRIVE PAVING IMPROVEMENTS AND WEST
PEPPERWOOD RELIEF SEWER PROJECT to Metro Pavers for $627,286.80.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-179, Bk. 119,
p. 179, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER
CORRIDOR TRAIL PROJECT BURLINGTON STREET TO NAPOLEON PARK to
Peterson Contractors for 91,312,306.32. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Champion. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 98-180, Bk.
119, p. 180, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 98-162 WHICH AUTHORIZED THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH
ROHRBACH, CARLSON P.C. FOR THE DOCUMENT PHASE OF THE CIVIC CENTER
THIRD FLOOR AND POLICE DEPARTMENT SECOND FLOOR EXPANSION PROJECT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-181, Bk.
119, p. 181, APPROVING A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTIES OF
BENTON, CEDAR, IOWA, JOHNSON, JONES, LINN, AND WASHINGTON, AND THE
CITIES OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA CITY, AND CORALVILLE ESTABLISHING THE
EAST CENTRAL IOWA EMPLOYMENTF AND TRAINING CONSORTIUM, OR THE
PURPOSE OF ENHANCING EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN EAST
CENTRAL IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Civil Service Comm.: One vacancy to
fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 1999; Historic Preservation Comm.: One
vacancy representing the Brown Street District to fill an unexpired term ending March
29, 1999; Design Review Comm.: One vacancy for an owner of a business or
property located in the Design Review District Downtown or Near South Side to fill a
term ending July 1, 2001. These appointments will be made at the June 16 Council
meeting.
Council Member Norton reported on the peninsula development held over the
past week, and his excitement on the project. Council Member Vanderhoef
questioned when the video of the consultant sessions would be broadcast. Staff will
follow-up. Mayor Lehman thanked the Parkview Evangelical Church for hosting the
sessions. Norton stated he had received inquiries concerning the proposed Iowa
Avenue parking facility and requested vacancy rates in existing parking facilities and a
report on permit spaces. Staff will follow-up. Norton noted the memo from Civil Engr.
Winstead regarding repair of railroad crossing and asked Council and staff to become
more aggressive.
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Council Member Vanderhoef reported on recent visitors from Japan and
Germany.
Council Member Kubby encouraged citizens to participate in the Teddy Bear
Drive; asked neighborhoods to utilize the new speed monitoring trailer; announced the
City would be having a paint and household battery day in June; welcomed back
skateboarders to the Civic Center lot after 6:00 p.m. each day; and asked for Park &
Rec. input into parkland replacement as a result of cemetery expansion. Kubby stated
she was contacted regarding increased use of the Mercer Park pool by the Iowa City
Swim Club. Staff will follow-up. Kubby thanked Council Member Vanderhoef for her
support of the changes made in the definition of family earlier in the Council meeting.
Mayor Lehman reported on his lunch at the Senior Center and encouraged
Council to take the opportunity.
Council Member Norton stated he attended the Convention and Visitors Bureau
session at City High. Council Member Vanderhoef questioned if Council had seen the
new promotional material from the Bureau.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 9:45 p.m. The
May or declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/~1 Council Me m~_r ,x~ent.
~rnie W. Lehman, Ma~:rr-
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/28/98
Iowa City City Council, special
meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members
present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry (6:35 p.m.),
Vanderhoef.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to
executive session to discuss the purchase of
particular real estate only where premature
disclosure could be reasonably expected to
increase the price the governmental body
would have to pay for that property, the
minutes and the tape recording of a session
closed under this paragraph shall be available
for public examination when the transaction
discussed is completed; and 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.
The Mayor presented Citizenship
Awards to Robert Lucas Elementary School
students: Camille Jordan, Rusty Licht, Derek
Ma.
The Mayor presented a Certificate of
Appreciation to Lori Lacina of Iowa State
Bank & Trust Company and New Owner Billie
Booth as participants in the Tenant-to-
Ownership Program; and an Outstanding
Achievement in Accident Prevention from the
Iowa-Illinois Safety Council to Earlis
Stockman and Jim Wells.
The Mayor proclaimed West High
Trojans Boys Basketball Team Recognition
Day - April 29, Coach Steve Bergman and
team members accepted; Crisis Center Week
- April 27oMay 3, Ellen McCabe accepted;
Bicycle Month - May, Todd Black accepted,
Historic Preservation Week - May 10-16, Lars
Anderson accepted; Workers Memorial Day -
April 28, Richard Byers accepted.
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April 28, 1998
page 2
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 a regular meeting of April
7, and the special meeting April 13,
as published, subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Broadband Telecomm.
Comm. - March 23; Bd. of
Adjustment - March 11, April 8
Lowell Brandt be appointed as
the Board's representative to
the Johnson County/Iowa City
Airport Zoning Board of
Adjustment
Bd. of Appeals - March 2; Bd. of
Library Trustees - March 26; P&Z
Comm. - March 19, April 2, April 16;
PCRB - March 31
Receive PCRB Report on
Complaint #98-3
PCRB -April 7, April 15
Receive PCRB Reports #98-4,
#98-5, and #98-7
PCRB - April 21
Receive PCRB Report #98-6
Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. -
March 9, March 18. Public Art
Advisory Comm. - February 26, April
2.
Permit Motions: Class A
LiquorLicense for Loyal Order of
MooseLodge #1096, 950 Dover St.
C~assC Liquor License for Vine
Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St.
Class B Beer Permit for Chill & Grill,
206 N. Linn St. Class C Beer Permit
for Dell Mart #3, 2410 Mormon Trek
Blvd. C~ass C Liquor License for Sam's
Pizza, 321 S. Gilbert St. Class C
Liquor License for Ellers, 1578 First
Ave. RES. 98-141, ISSUE CIGARETTE
PERMIT. RES. 98-142, ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT,
Setting Public Hearings: RES.
98-143, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
ON AMENDING THE FY98
OPERATING BUDGET. Setting a public
hearing for May 12 on a resolution
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adopting local homeless preference
for applicants at the Iowa city housing
authority.
Resolutions: RES. 98-144,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK, IOWA
CITY, IOWA FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 826 RIDER STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-145,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK, IOWA
CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3351 WINTERGREEN
AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
98-146, AUTHORIZING THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION TO FILE AN
APPLICATION FOR A HISTORIC
RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM (HRDP) GRANT TO
OBTAIN FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE
OF CONDUCTING A
SURVEY/EVALUATION OF THE
EARLY NEIGHBORHOOD NORTHEAST
OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN PLAT,
PHASE III. RES. 98-147, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE WELL HOUSE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN
CONNECTION WITH THE WATER
SUPPLY AND TREATMENT
FACILITIES PROJECT. RES. 98-148,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
MONTGOMERY-BUTLER HOUSE
STABILIZATION PROJECT.
Motions: APPROVE
DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT
OF ~7,903,946.19 FOR THE PERIOD
OF MARCH 1 THROUGH MARCH 31,
1998, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO
AUDIT.
Correspondence: Bruce
Glasgow regarding sewer and water
billing procedure. Mildred Flynn
regarding parking garage. Jennifer
Williams (Pepperwood Neighborhood
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Association) regarding Neighborhood
Services Office restructuring. David
Darr and Doug Brown regarding
northwest corner 1st and Muscatine
alley purchase offer. Michaelanne
Widness regarding conflict of interest.
Joan Jehle regarding People-to-People
Program. Stephen Sanders regarding
clean-up. JCCOG Traffic Engineering
P~anner: regarding signalization of
intersection of Melrose Avenue and
Melrose Court; signalization of
intersection of Benton Street and
Capitol Street. Civil Service
Commission submitting certified lists
of applicants for the following
position(s): Maintenance Worker I -
Parking; Mass Transit Operator; Karl
Kuhlmann regarding notification.
Senator Tom Harkin regarding food
safety (previously distributed 04-17
as IP#12). Catherine Johnson
regarding downtown issues. Steven
Rohrbach regarding Civic Center
expansion project.
Denied Applications for Use of
City Streets and Public Grounds: Andy
DeTong (Delta Epsilon Phi car wash) -
April 24 & 25.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Bluford Adams, 312 Fairview Ave.,
presented a petition signed by 550 individuals
to save the Harmon Building and the Cottage
and opposing the parking facility at the corner
of Iowa Ave. and Linn St. Moved and
seconded to accept the petition. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Eric Gidal, 714
N. Johnson St. and Millie Flynn, 320 E.
Washington St. also appeared with concerns
regarding the proposed parking facility at
Iowa/Linn. Deborah Schoenfelder, Senior
Center Comm., briefed Council on activities at
the Center. Christopher Thodos, 1909
Delwood Dr., appeared and asked a survey be
done at the Hwy. 6/Sycamore St. regarding
the timing of the traffic light, noting that
increased traffic with the soccer fields has
created problems. Terry Hale, 230 N. Gilbert
St., appeared regarding affordable housing
issues, "Re-Habitat for Humanity", and
possible inclusion of the 200 block of N.
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Gilbert St. into a Historic Preservation
District.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for May 12 on an ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article T,
Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Land,
Section 5, Regulation of Nonconforming Lots,
by changing the regulation of nonconforming
lots of record. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for May 12 on an ordinance changing
the zoning designation of approximately 5.4
acres from Community Commercial (CC-2,
2.4 acres) and General Industrial (I-1, 3.0
acres) to Public (P) for property owned by
Kirkwood Community College at 1806, 1810,
1814, and 1816 Lower Muscatine Road. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance changing the zoning designation on
a 10-acre tract located on the south side of
Melrose Avenue and west of West High
School. Jim Leavy, Newbury Development
Company, appeared.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance conditionally changing the zoning
designation on a 10-acre tract located on the
south side of Melrose Avenue and west of
West High School from Low Density Single-
Family (RS-5) to Planned Development
Housing (OPDH-8) to permit an 80 dwelling
unit retirement community, be given first vote
for consideration. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule
requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to
be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD. 98-3830, CONDITIONALLY CHANGING
THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON A 4.46 ACRE
TRACT LOCATED AT 500 FOSTER ROAD
FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (IDRS) TO SENSITIVE
AREAS OVERLAY-8 (OSA-8) TO PERMIT 32
DWELLING UNITS AND APPROVING A
PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS
DEVELOPMENT PLAN. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved and seconded to
accept the protest of rezonings from Margaret
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MacDonald; Joyce Chiles; Wendelin
Guenther; Pete & Amy Wilson; and a letter
from Michael Hodgeo The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be adopted at this time. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance conditionally changing the zoning
designation on approximately 41 acres
located between Lower West Branch Road
and Court Street extended, approximately 4/5
miles west of Taft Avenue from Low Density
Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Medium
Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) for
29.1 acres and Low Density Multi-Family
Residential (RM-12) for 11.9 acres, be given
second vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance approving the preliminary OPDH
plan for Walnut Ridge, Parts 6 and 7, a 66.68
acre, 20-1or residential subdivision located at
the north terminus of Kennedy Parkway, be
given second vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to forward a
letter to Johnson County recommending
approval of an application to rezone 10 acres
from A-l, Rural, to RS-10, Suburban
Residential, for property located within Fringe
Area B on Wapsi Avenue north of its
intersection with Lower West Branch Road.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to forward a
letter to Johnson County recommending
approval of an application to rezone 3.94
acres from A-l, Rural, to RS-10, Suburban
Residential, for property located within Fringe
Area B on Utah Avenue north of Herbert
Hoover Highway. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on the
FY99 Annual Action Plan, including the FY99
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
and Home Investment Partnership Program
(HOME) Budget, for Iowa City, Iowa. The
following individuals appeared: Charles
Eastham, 1152 E, Court; Bob Burns, 319 E.
Washington St., owner/architect of Iowa City
IHA Senior Housing Project; Atty. John
Hayek, 120 1/2 E. Washington St., rep.
Riverview Place Partners; Jason Friedman,
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1812 Gryn Dr., Institute for Social and
Economic Development; Julia Reinbert, 4510
Napoleon St. SE; and Gretchen Schmuch,
Housing & Community Development
Commission Chairperson. Community
Development Coordinator Head and Housing
Adm. Grosvenor present for discussion.
Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from: Holly Hart, Emergency
Housing Project; Institute for Social &
Economic Development; and Bob Burns, Iowa
City IHA Senior Housing. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved and seconded to
continue the public hearing to May 12. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on
proposed amendments to the flood insurance
rate maps. The following individuals
appeared: Joye McKusick, 820 W. Park Rd.
and Larry Morgan, Shive Hattery. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from:
Joye Ashton McKusick. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved and seconded to
continue the public hearing to May 12. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for
construction of Court Street Extended, Phase
I Improvements. The following individuals
appeared: Ted Rittenmeyer, 3621 E. Court,
and Chris Steffan, MMS Consultants.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-149, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF COURT STREET
EXTENDED, PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS,
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.
Moved and seconded that the rule
requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to
be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that
the ORD. 98-3831, VACATING A PORTION
OF FORMER BENTON STREET BETWEEN
RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND THE IOWA RIVER
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WHICH IS ADJACENT TO LINDER TIRE
SERVICE, be voted on for final passage at
this time. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution authorizing the conveyance of a
vacated portion of the former Benton Street
right-of4way between Riverside Drive and the
Iowa River which is adjacent to Linder Tire
Service to Henry Linder.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-150, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
VACATED PORTION OF THE FORMER
BENTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN
RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND THE IOWA RIVER
WHICH IS ADJACENT TO LINDER TIRE
SERVICE TO HENRY LINDER.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution authorizing conveyance of 2258
Russell Drive, also described as Lot 204, Part
5 Hollywood Manor Addition, to the Tenant.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-151, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF
2258 RUSSELL DRIVE, ALSO DESCRIBED AS
LOT 204, PART 5, HOLLYWOOD MANOR
ADDITION, TO THE TENANT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-152, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND STANLEY CONSULTANTS INC. OF
MUSCATINE, IOWA FOR A TRAFFIC STUDY
OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET CORRIDOR
BETWEEN BENTON STREET AND STEVENS
DRIVE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-153, RENAMING A STREET JAKES WAY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-154, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN HOWARD R. GREEN
COMPANY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE
CONSTRUCTION SURVEY AND
ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES
DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER
FACILITY SITE DEVELOPMENT - PHASE I
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-155, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
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SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO THE
AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 11, 1997,
BETWEEN STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC.,
OF MUSCATINE, IOWA, AND THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW
CREEK INTERCEPTOR SEWER PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-156, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN MMS
CONSULTANTS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO
PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SURVEY
SERVICES FOR THE WILLOW CREEK
INTERCEPTOR AND LATERAL SEWERS
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-157, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK ATTEST
AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 TO THE
AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 23, 1993,
BETWEEN HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY
AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE IOWA CITY WATER
SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITIES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-158, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW CREEK
INTERCEPTOR AND LATERAL SEWERS
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-159, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK
BOULEVARD CONCRETE PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-160, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCANLON
GYMNASIUM COMPLEX IN MERCER PARK.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-161, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE ENGINEERING DIVISION
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OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND
THE AFSCME PAY PLAN.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-162, AWARDING ARCHITECTURAL
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT FOR COMPLETING CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS PHASE OF THE CIVIC CENTER
THIRD FLOOR AND POLICE DEPARTMENT
SECOND FLOOR EXPANSION PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Robert Carlson. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-163, CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER,
WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING CHARGES, INCLUDING FEES
AND PENALTIES, TO JOHNSON COUNTY
FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS
A PROPERTY TAX. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Bruce Glasgow,
and the response from Customer Service Mgr.
Furman. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-164, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 92-316
AND ESTABLISHING A NEW POLICY FOR
USE OF FUNDS DERIVED FROM HOTEL-
MOTEL TAX.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-165, ASSESSING LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
AGAINST CABLEVISION VII, INC.
The Mayor noted the current
vacancies: Historic Preservation Comm. - one
vacancy representing the Brown Street
District to fill an unexpired term ending March
29, 1999.
The Mayor noted the appointment to
the Design Review Comm. for a business
owner/property owner to fill a term ending
July 1, 2001, will be re-advertise.
Moved and seconded that Council
Member Vanderhoef replace Council Member
Champion on the Iowa City/Coralville
Convention Bureau. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn
10:20 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of
Council Activities and disbursements is on file
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page 11
in the office of the City Clerk and Finance
Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman
s/Mar_ian K..Karr, Cit~, ler~
Submit~ication 5/6/98
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
APRIL 28, 1998
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry (6:35 p.m.), Vanderhoef. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling,
Dilkes, Karr, Guilland, Franklin, Yapp, Nasby, Head, Barnes, Yucuis, Grosvenor, Long,
Schmadeke, Davidson, Furman, Powers. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 98-60
& 98-61, Both Sides; 98-62, Side 1.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be
reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for
that property, the minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this
paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is
completed; and 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, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and
adjourned to executive session 6:33 p.m. Council returned to open session 6:45 p.m.
The Mayor presented Citizenship Awards to Robert Lucas Elementary School
students: Camille Jordan, Rusty Licht, Derek Ma.
The Mayor presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Lori Lacina of Iowa State
Bank & Trust Company and New Owner Billie Booth as participants in the Tenant-to-
Ownership Program; and an Outstanding Achievement in Accident Prevention from the
Iowa-Illinois Safety Council to Earlis Stockman and Jim Wells.
The Mayor proclaimed West High Trojans Boys Basketball Team Recognition Day
- April 29, Coach Steve Bergman and team members accepted; Crisis Center Week -
April 27-May 3, Ellen McCabe accepted; Bicycle Month - May, Todd Black accepted,
Historic Preservation Week - May 10-16, Lars Anderson accepted; Workers Memorial
Day - April 28, Richard Byers accepted.
Mayor Lehman and Council expressed sympathy to Capt. Tom Widmer and family
on the loss of their son.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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 a regular meeting of April 7, and the
special meeting April 13, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecomm. Corem. -
March 23; Bd. of Adjustment - March 11, April 8
Lowell Brandt be appointed as the Board's representative to the Johnson
County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment
Bd. of Appeals - March 2; Bd. of Library Trustees - March 26; P&Z Comm. -
March 19, April 2, April 16; PCRB - March 31
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Receive PCRB Report on Complaint #98-3
PCRB-April 7, April 15
Receive PCRB Reports #98-4, #98-5, and #98-7
PCRB - April 21
Receive PCRB Report #98-6
Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - March 9, March 18. Public Art Advisory
Comm. - February 26, April 2.
Permit Motions: Class A Liquor License for Loyal Order of Moose Lodge
#1096, 950 Dover St. Class C Liquor License for Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E.
Prentiss St. Class B Beer Permit for Chill & Grill, 206 N. Linn St. Class C Beer
Permit for Dell Mart #3, 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class C Liquor License for
Sam's Pizza, 321 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License for Ellers, 1578 First Ave.
RES. 98-141, Bk. 119, p. 141, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 98-142, Bk.
119, p. 142, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 98-143, Bk. 119, p. 143, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING for May 12 ON AMENDING THE FY98 OPERATING BUDGET. Setting a
public hearing for May 12 on a resolution adopting local homeless preference for
applicants at the Iowa city housing authority.
Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-144, p. 144, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK, IOWA CITY,
IOWA FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 826 RIDER STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 98-145, p. 145, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3351 WINTERGREEN AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 98-146, p. 146, AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A HISTORIC RESOURCES
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (HRDP) GRANT TO OBTAIN FUNDS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A SURVEY/EVALUATION OF THE EARLY
NEIGHBORHOOD NORTHEAST OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN PLAT, PHASE III. RES.
98-147, p. 147, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WELL HOUSE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN CONNECTION WITH THE WATER SUPPLY AND
TREATMENT FACILITIES PROJECT. RES. 98-148, p. 148, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE MONTGOMERY-BUTLER HOUSE STABILIZATION PROJECT.
Motions: APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,903,946.19
FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 1 THROUGH MARCH 31, 1998, AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT.
Correspondence: Bruce Glasgow regarding sewer and water billing
procedure. Mildred Flynn regarding parking garage. Jennifer Williams (Pepperwood
Neighborhood Association) regarding Neighborhood Services Office restructuring.
David Darr and Doug Brown regarding northwest corner 1st and Muscatine alley
purchase offer. Michaelanne Widness regarding conflict of interest. Joan Jehle
regarding People-to-People Program. Stephen Sanders regarding clean-up. JCCOG
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Traffic Engineering Planner: regarding signalization of intersection of Melrose
Avenue and Melrose Court; signalization of intersection of Benton Street and
Capitol Street. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for
the following position(s): Maintenance Worker I - Parking; Mass Transit Operator;
Karl Kuhlmann regarding notification. Senator Tom Harkin regarding food safety
(previously distributed 04-17 as IP#12). Catherine Johnson regarding downtown
issues. Steven Rohrbach regarding Civic Center expansion project.
Denied Applications for Use of City 'Streets and Public Grounds: Andy
DeTong (Delta Epsilon Phi car wash) - April 24 & 25.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Bluford Adams, 312 Fairview Ave., presented a petition signed by 550 individuals
to save the Harmon Building and the Cottage and opposing the parking facility at the
corner of Iowa Ave. and Linn St. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Champion, to accept
the petition. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Eric Gidal, 714 N. Johnson St. and Millie Flynn, 320 E. Washington
St. also appeared with concerns regarding the proposed parking facility at Iowa/Linn.
Deborah Schoenfelder, Senior Center Commission, briefed Council on activities at the
Center. Christopher Thodos, 1909 Delwood Dr., appeared and asked a survey be done at
the Hwy. 6/Sycamore St. regarding the timing of the traffic light, noting that increased
traffic with the soccer fields has created problems. Staff will follow-up. Terry Hale, 230
N. Gilbert St., appeared regarding affordable housing issues, "Re-Habitat for Humanity",
and possible inclusion of the 200 block of N. Gilbert St. into a Historic Preservation
District. Staff will follow-up on the question on the Historic Preservation District.
Moved by Norton, seconded by ¥anderhoef, to set a public hearing for May 12 on
an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article T, Nonconforming Uses,
Structures and Land, Section 5, Regulation of Nonconforming Lots, by changing the
regulation of nonconforming lots of record. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for May 12
on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 5.4 acres from
Community Commercial (CC-2, 2.4 acres) and General Industrial (I-1, 3.0 acres) to Public
(P) for property owned by Kirkwood Community College at 1806, 1810, 1814, and
1816 Lower Muscatine Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council_Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation on a
l O-acre tract located on the south side of Melrose Avenue and west of West High
School (Melrose Retirement Community). Jim Leavy, Newbury Development Company,
appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance conditionally
changing the zoning designation on a 10-acre tract located on the south side of Melrose
Avenue and west of West High School from Low Density Single-Family (RS-5) to
Planned Development Housing (OPDHo8) to permit an 80 dwelling unit retirement
community (Melrose Retirement Community), be given first vote for consideration.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the rule requiring ordinances to
be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and
vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-3830, Bk. 41, p. 10, CONDITIONALLY CHANGING
THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON A 4.46 ACRE TRACT LOCATED AT 500 FOSTER
ROAD FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (IDRS) TO
SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY-8 (OSA-8) TO PERMIT 32 DWELLING UNITS AND
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN (Louis
Condominiums), be voted on for final passage at this time. PCD Director Franklin present
for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept the
protest of rezonings (filed in the City Clerk's Office after the close of the public hearing)
from Margaret MacDonald; Joyce Chiles; Wendelin Guentner; Pete & Amy Wilson; and a
letter from Michael Hodge. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the
ordinance be adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance conditionally
changing the zoning designation on approximately 41 acres located between Lower West
Branch Road and Court Street extended, approximately 4/5 miles west of Taft Avenue
from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Medium Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-8) for 29.1 acres and Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12) for
11.9 acres (Windsor Ridge), 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 Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance approving the
preliminary OPDH plan for Walnut Ridge, Parts 6 and 7, a 66.68 acre, 20-1or residential
subdivision located at the north terminus of Kennedy Parkway, 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 Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to forward a letter to Johnson
County recommending approval of an application to rezone 10 acres from A-l, Rural, to
RS-10, Suburban Residential, for property located within Fringe Area B on Wapsi Avenue
north of its intersection with Lower West Branch Road. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to forward a letter to Johnson County
recommending approval of an application to rezone 3.94 acres from A-l, Rural, to RS-
10, Suburban Residential, for property located within Fringe Area B on Utah Avenue
north of Herbert Hoover Highway. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
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A public hearing was held on the FY99 Annual Action Plan, including the FY99
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program
(HOME) Budget, for Iowa City, Iowa. The following individuals appeared: Charles
Eastham, 1152 E. Court; Bob Burns, 319 E. Washington St., owner/architect of Iowa
City IHA Senior Housing Project; Atty. John Hayek, 120 1/2 E. Washington St., rep.
Riverview Place Partners; Jason Friedman, 1812 Gryn Dr., Institute for Social and
Economic Development; Julia Rembert, 4510 Napoleon St. SE; and Gretchen Schmuch,
Housing & Community Development Commission Chairperson. Community Development
Coordinator Head and Housing Adm. Grosvenor present for discussion. Moved by Kubby,
seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Holly Hart, Emergency
Housing Project; Institute for Social & Economic Development; and Bob Burns, Iowa City
IHA Senior Housing. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to continue the public
hearing to May 12. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on proposed amendments to the flood insurance rate
maps. The following individuals appeared: Joye McKusick, 820 W. Park Rd. and Larry
Morgan, Shive Hattery. PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Moved by
Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from: Joye Ashton
McKusick. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to continue the public hearing to
May 12. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 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 Court Street Extended, Phase I
Improvements. The following individuals appeared: Ted Rittenmeyer, 3621 E. Court, and
Chris Steffan, MMS Consultants. Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-149, Bk. 119, p.
149, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF COURT STREET EXTENDED, PHASE I
IMPROVEMENTS, 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. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
6/1, with the following division or roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry., Vanderhoef, Champion. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, that the rule requiring ordinances to
be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and
vote be waived, and that the ORD. 98-3831, Bk. 41, p. 11, VACATING A PORTION OF
FORMER BENTON STREET BETWEEN RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND THE IOWA RIVER WHICH
IS ADJACENT TO LINDER TIRE SERVICE, be voted on for final passage at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, that the
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ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the conveyance of a vacated
portion of the former Benton Street right-of-way between Riverside Drive and the Iowa
River which is adjacent to Linder Tire Service to Henry Linder. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-150, Bk. 119, p.
150, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A VACATED PORTION OF THE FORMER
BENTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND THE IOWA RIVER
WHICH IS ADJACENT TO LINDER TIRE SERVICE TO HENRY LINDER. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of 2258 Russell
Drive, also described as Lot 204, Part 5 Hollywood Manor Addition, to the Tenant. No
one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-151, Bk. 119,
p. 151, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 2258 RUSSELL DRIVE, ALSO DESCRIBED AS
LOT 204, PART 5, HOLLYWOOD MANOR ADDITION, TO THE TENANT. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-152, Bk. 119, p.
152, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND STANLEY CONSULTANTS INC.
OF MUSCATINE, IOWA FOR A TRAFFIC STUDY OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET
CORRIDOR BETWEEN BENTON STREET AND STEVENS DRIVE. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-153, Bk. 119,
p. 153, RENAMING A STREET JAKES WAY. 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. 98-154, Bk. 119, p. ,
154, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SURVEY AND ENGINEERING
CONSULTING SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER FACILITY SITE
DEVELOPMENT PHASE I IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-155, Bk. 119,
p. 155, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO THE AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 11, 1997,
BETWEEN STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC., OF MUSCATINE, IOWA, AND THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY FOR CONSULTING SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW
CREEK INTERCEPTOR SEWER PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-156, Bk. 119,
p. 156, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SURVEY SERVICES FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK INTERCEPTOR AND LATERAL SEWERS PROJECT. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-157, Bk. 119, p.
157, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK ATTEST
AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 TO THE AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 23, 1993,
BETWEEN HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE IOWA CITY WATER SUPPLY
AND TREATMENT FACILITIES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 98-158, Bk. 119, p.
158, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW CREEK
INTERCEPTOR AND LATERAL SEWERS PROJECT to Kenko for ~7,326,298.47.
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. 98-159, Bk. 119, p.
159, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD
CONCRETE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT to Cedar Falls Construction Co. for
$154,656.00 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 Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-160, Bk. 119,
p. 160, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCANLON
GYMNASIUM COMPLEX IN MERCER PARK to Selzer-Werderitsch Construction for
$1,454,300. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-161, Bk. 119, p.
161, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN (add Special Projects
Inspector II; delete Special Projects Inspector). PW Director Schmadeke 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 Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-162, Bk. 119,
p. 162, AWARDING ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR COMPLETING CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS PHASE OF THE CIVIC CENTER THIRD FLOOR AND POLICE DEPARTMENT
SECOND FLOOR EXPANSION PROJECT. Individual Council Members expressed their
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views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll
call vote: Ayes: Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Vanderhoef,
Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to accept
correspondence from Robert Carlson. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-163, Bk. 119, p.
163, CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER, WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING
CHARGES, INCLUDING FEES AND PENALTIES, TO JOHNSON COUNTY FOR
COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to accept correspondence from
Bruce Glasgow, and the response from Customer Service Mgr. Furman. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-164, Bk. 119, p.
164, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 92-316 AND ESTABLISHING A NEW POLICY FOR USE
OF FUNDS DERIVED FROM HOTEL-MOTEL TAX (50% o Police protection, 25%
Convention & Visitor's Bureau, 25% Parks & Recreational Facilities). Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with
the following division of roll call vote ayes: Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman,
Norton, O'Donnell. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 98-165, Bk. 119, p.
165, ASSESSING LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AGAINST CABLEVISION VII, INC. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Historic Preservation Comm. - one
vacancy representing the Brown Street District to fill an unexpired term ending March
29, 1999.
The Mayor noted the appointment to the Design Review Comm. for a business
owner/property owner to fill a term ending July 1, 2001, will be re-advertise.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Kubby, that Council Member Vanderhoef
replace Council Member Champion on the Iowa City/Coralville Convention Bureau. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Kubby announced activities planned for May Day; and reminded
citizens of the Project Green Garden Fair on May 9.
Council Member O'Donnell stated Council would be participating in the Ronald
McDonald fund-raiser June 13 and 14; and thanked KCJJ for their efforts in collecting
$4000 and 4000 lbs. of food for the Crisis Center.
Council Member Thornberry requested Council consideration of odd/even days
parking on certain residential streets. After discussion, Council agreed to have
Thornberry furnish a list of streets to staff for follow-up.
Council Member Vanderhoef acknowledged City employee Steve Roberts who was
recently names State Association of Parks & Recreation outstanding maintenance
person, and noted the accomplishments of the present chair of Parks & Recreation
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Commission, Matt Pacha, for his efforts in securing private and public funds for building
of the Mercer Park addition.
Council Member Norton thanked resigning Historic Preservation Member John
Shaw for his work on the Commission; acknowledged the recent "Downtown Guide"
and commended Economic Development Coordinator Schoon; and noted the approach to
the Dodge Street bridge needed repair.
Mayor Lehman reported on a meeting he attended with Council Member O'Donnell
and Champion on neighborhood issues; reported on Arbor Day activities; reminded
citizens of the Crisis Center breakfast scheduled May 3 and the charette planned May 2
on development of peninsula property; and noted the County was setting up a
committee on SEATS and stated Council Members O'Donnell and Norton will represent
Council on that committee.
The City Mgr. asked drivers to slow down their speed when traveling in
construction areas.
The Mayor and Council wished City Atty. Dilkes a Happy Birthday.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 10:20 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk