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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 26, 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, Holecek, Karr, Fowler, Franklin, Winkelhake, Harney, Grosvenor,
Klingaman, Winstead, O'Malley, Yucuis. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 98-
72, Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed Cancer Survivors' Day - May 30, Bob Henderson
accepted; Small Business Week - May 31-June 6, King Herr accepted.
Jan Goldsmith from the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau presented the
Governor's Traffic Safety Award for 80% Plus Safety Belt Use to the City.
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 May 12,
as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Housing & Community
Development Comm. - March 12. P&R Comm. - April 8. P&Z Comm. - May
7. PCRB - May 12.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Fitzpatrick's-Brewery
Restaurant 521 - 525 S. Gilbert St. Outdoor Service Area for Fitzpatrick's-
Brewery Restaurant, 521-525 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License for
Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St. Outdoor Service Area for
Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St. Class C Beer Permit for Gasby's
Downtown, 114 E. Washington St. Class E Beer Permit for Dubuque Street
HandiMart, 204 N. Dubuque St.
Motions: APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$8,201,441.92 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 1 THROUGH APRIL 30, 1998,
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT.
Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-183, p. 183, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
LIEN REGARDING TWO RENTAL REHABILITATION LOANS FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 71 5 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-
184, p. 184, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A STATEMENT OF LIFE
LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 619 DEARBORN STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 98-185, Bk. 119, p. 185, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for June 16 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA
CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE, PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS, DIRECTING
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May 26, 1998
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CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Dale Todd, CR Commission of Parks and Public
Property, regarding deer. Paula and Lowell Brandt regarding peninsula
development project. Jamie Schweser regarding PATV. C. Joseph Holland
regarding four and five bedroom apartments. Osha Gray Davidson regarding
violence on city's south side. Greg Thompson regarding PATV.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. Jay Shaw, appeared regarding the shooting of Eric Shaw.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
June 16 on an ordinance vacating Second Avenue Court, located between First
Avenue and Second Avenue, north of Muscatine Avenue (Walgreen's). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
June 16 on an ordinance vacating the northern 200 feet of the alley between
Lafayette Street and Benton Street, west of Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the 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, 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 Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from Karen Artus. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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, 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 Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer indefinitely an 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 (Melrose Retirement Community. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-186, Bk.
119, p. 186, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NEUMANN
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May 26, 1998
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MONSON P.C. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division
of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion,
Lehman. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-187, Bk.
119, p. 187, APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING
NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT FUNDS. The following individuals appeared:
David Dawes, 1055 Briar Dr.; Jeff Schabilion, 431 Rundell; Pam Ehrhardt, 1029 E.
Court (and Barbara Buss, 747 W. Benton); Lorraine Bowans, 510 S. Governor;
Mary Lewis, 56 Regal Lane. 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. 98-188, Bk. 119,
p. 188, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE INFORMATION SERVICES
DIVISION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING THE
ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLAN BY DELETING THE POSITION OF PROJECT
MANAGER/SYSTEMS ANALYST AND INCREASING THE HOURS OF
PROGRAMMER/ANALYST. Asst. Finance Director O'Malley 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 O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-189, Bk.
119, p. 189, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT
STREET EXTENDED, PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS to Streb Construction for
$568,001.60. 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. 98-190, Bk.
119, p. 190, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT, RENTAL CERTIFICATE AND RENTAL VOUCHER
PROGRAM: PROJECT IA022V00021 AND IA022CE6001. Hsg. Adm. Grosvenor
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. 98-191, Bk.
119, p. 191, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION
AND ACQUISITION OF NEW AFFORDABLE SINGLE-FAMILY UNITS. Hsg. Adm.
Grosvenor 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. 98-192, Bk. 119,
p. 192, ESTABLISHING TCI CABLEVISON'S "MAXIMUM PERMITTED RATE" FOR
BASIC CABLE SERVICE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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May 26, 1998
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The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Historic Preservation
Corem. - 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; Civil Service Comm. - one vacancy to
fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 1999. These appointments will be made at
the June 1 6 Council meeting.
Council Member Thornberry reported on a meeting held with residents of the
Broadway neighborhood concerning problems in the area and the possible
formulation of a neighborhood association. The Mayor indicated Council
commitment to the community that such behavior and activity that occurred in the
that area the previous week won't be tolerated nor allowed to continue. Kubby
asked police foot patrols be added to budget discussions next year.
Council Member Vanderhoef requested an update on landfill rates. The City
Mgr. stated additional information would be furnished in the next couple of weeks.
Council Member Norton reported on his attendance at a forum sponsored by
the Press-Citizen on Open Meetings/Public Records; the 125th celebration in
Coralville; and the Veterans Trail ceremony at the Coralville Dam.
Council Member Norton reminded citizens to vote in June 2 primary election;
and stated he is working with TCI and PATV on questionable programs.
Council Member Kubby announced Paint and Household Battery Cleanup Day
for June 6 noting citizens must call to make appointments; and provided
information on the Heartride Fund-raiser for the American Heart Association on
June 14.
Council Member Norton reminded Council of the rehearsal for the Council
performance at the Ronald McDonald House event on June 13 and 14.
Mayor Lehman noted the response to the Housing & Inspection Services
survey were glowing, and complimented the department. The Mayor asked the
staff to follow-up on questions raised by Council concerning preference to the
elderly, disabled, and families in the City's subsidized housing program. The City Mgr. wished his daughter, April, a Happy 17th Birthday.
Mayor Lehman expressed sympathy to Council Member O'Donnell on the
death of his mother.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 8:15 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5\12\98
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.
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 Rowley accepted;
Peace Officers Memorial Day - May 15, Police
Chief Winkelhake accepted. Council Member
Vanderhoef noted American Nurses Week also.
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 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 #446, 828 S. Dubuque St.
Resolutions: RES. 98-166,
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,
Official Council Actions
May 12, 1998
Page 2
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, 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,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT RENTAL
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AND RENTAL
VOUCHER PROGRAM: PROJECT
RENEWAL IA022V08001.
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) 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Tim Wolfe, Iowa City Cleanup &
Transfer, submitted a letter requesting the City
lower landfill rates. Mark Johnson, Johnson
Builders, submitted a request for creating
harmony and consistency between builders
and the City of Iowa City. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Tim
Wolfe and Mark Johnson. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
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May 12, 1998
Page 3
Zoning, Article T, Nonconforming Uses,
Structures and Land, Section 5, Regulation of
Nonconforming Lots, by changing the
regulation of nonconforming lots of record.
Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Steve & Barbara van der
Woude. The Mayor declared the motion
carried..
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 1816
Lower Muscatine Road.
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 second vote
for consideration. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
98-3832, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-170, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF WALNUT RIDGE, PARTS SIX AND SEVEN,
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
98-3833, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-171, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
WALNUT RIDGE, PART SIX, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
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May 12, 1998
Page 4
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-172, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
WALNUT RIDGE, PART SEVEN, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
A public hearing was held on
proposed amendments to the flood insurance
rate maps. Sulo Wiitala, Shive Hattery and
Joye McKusick, 820 W. Park Rd. appeared.
A public hearing was held on amendments to
the FY98 Operating Budget.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-173, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
1998 (AS AMENDED LAST ON SEPTEMBER 9,
1997).
A public hearing was held on Iowa
City's FY99 Annual Action Plan.
Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Gretchen Schmuch,
Housing & Community Development Comm.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-174, 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.
A public hearing was held on local
homeless preference for applicants at the Iowa
City Housing Authority.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-175, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF
THE CHANGES TO THE SECTION 8
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN AND PUBLIC
HOUSING ADMISSION AND OCCUPANCY
PLAN FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY PROGRAMS. Moved and
seconded to amend the resolution by deleting
item #4, changing the definition of family, and
deferring indefinitely. 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
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May 12, 1998
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Union and COGS, 1103 ~ Marcy St. The
Mayor declared the motion to delete #4 and
defer that item indefinitely defeated. Moved
and seconded to amend the resolution to
decrease the minimum rent from the proposed
$50 to $35. The Mayor declared the motion to
amend defeated. Moved and seconded to
separate item #4, definition of family and vote
on it separately. The Mayor declared the
motion to amend carried. Moved and seconded
to adopt RES. 98-176, 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. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from:
David Gompper and Ching-chu Hu; and petition
from Jeremy Price. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-177, 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. Moved and seconded to defer until
June 16. The Mayor declared the motion
defeated. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-178, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-179, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-180, 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
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May 12, 1998
Page 6
DEPARTMENT SECOND FLOOR EXPANSION
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-181, 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:45
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ernie W. Lehman, Mayor
s/M//~ian K~ Cit~. ler~
Submitted for publicat'ion 5/20/98
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
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: Arkins,
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 Rowley
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
#446, 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 CAF¢:. 9 -167, p. 157, ACCI:PTING THF
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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May 12, 1998
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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 1816 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-8) to permit an 80 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 THF 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.
175, 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 ~ 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 REg. 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 $1,312,306.32. 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
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernie W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk