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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 6, 1996
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Norton, Novick, Thornberry. Vanderhoef.
Absent: Lehman. Staffmembers present: Arkins, Woito, Karr, Franklin, HandMaker, Schoon,
Fowler, Dollman, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-90 and 96-91;
Both Sides.
Moved by Kubby, 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 the regular meeting of July 16, 1996,
and the special meeting of July 23, 1996, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm.- June 11,
1996. Airport Comm.- June 13, 1996.' Housing & Community Development Comm. -
June 13, 1996. Civil Service Comm.- July 1, 1996.
(a! Approve the certified list for the position of Police Sergeant.
Bd. of Adjustment - July 10, 1996. P&Z Comm. - July 18, 1996. Rules Comm.
23, 1996.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, 312
E. Market St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.
Approving a Class C Liquor License for G. A. Malone's, 121 Iowa Ave. Approving a,-,-,-,~5~'~
Class E Beer Permit for L&M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington St. Approving a
Class E Beer Permit for Drugtown #2, 1221 North Dodge St. Approving an Outdoor
Service Area for Bushnell's Turtle, 127 E. College St., contingent upon the installation
of a gate. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Plamor Bowling, Inc., 1555 First
Avenue. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Micky's, 11 S. Dubuque St. Approv-
ing a Class C Beer Permit for A&J Mini Mart, 2153 ACT Circle. Approving a Class C
B Beer Permit for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2150 Rochester Ave. Approving an
Temporary Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2150 Rochester Ave
RES. 96-226, Bk. 116, p. 226, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. RES. 96-227, Bk. 116, p.
227, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Motions: Approve Disbursements in the amount of ~19,408,685.35 for the
period of June 1 thrcugh June 30, 1996, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Resolutions, Bk. 11 6: RES. 96-228, p. 228, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A
REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 416 SECOND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-229,
p. 229, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 741 DEARBORN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-230,
p. 230, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AMENDED SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND HILLS BANK & TRUST COMPANY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1202 MARCY
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-231. p. 231, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO.r'~910z~g'x
SIGN AND THE CiTY CLERK TO ATTEST THE LEASE AGREEMENT BE'i-~VEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND DAVIS BUILDING PARTNERS FOR THE SUITE, FIRST
FLOOR CENTER, DAVIS BUILDING, 322 E. WASHINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY,
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August 6, 1996
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IOWA. RES. 96-232, p. 232, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A PRODUCTION WELL IN THE JORDAN AQUIFER AT THE IOWA CITY WATER
SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITY SITE. RES. 96-233, p. 233, ACCEPTING WORK
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PUMP TEST/PRODUCTION WELL, A PRODUCTION
WELL, AND OBSERVATION WELLS IN THE SILURIAN AQUIFER AT THE WATER
SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITY SITE. RES. 96-234, p. 234, ACCEPTING THE.
WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND STORM SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
FOR LOTS 23, 24, 33, AND 34 IN WEST SIDE PARK. RES. 96-235, p. 235,_~r~_~
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
TEMPORARY STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
SMITH-MORELAND PROPERTIES, THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE
AIRPORT COMMISSION. RES. 96-236, p. 236, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER AND
DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR QUAIL VALLEY CONDOMINIUMS IN WEST SIDE PARK, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-237, p. 237, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A PARTIAL RELEASE AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT EASEMENT FOR WINDSOR RIDGE PART SIX. RES.
96-238, p. 238, AUTHORIZING THE IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO FILE AN
APPLICATION FOR A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PROCURING EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER MATERIALS
DIRECTLY RELATED TO BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS AND TO
AUTHORIZE THE COMMITMENT OF LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS AS REQUIRED BY
THE GRANT PROGRAM.
Correspondence: Deb Liddell, Chair of Parks & Recreation Commission, regard-
ing Oakland Cemetery. Shelley Deutsch regarding traffic signal at Mormon Trek/Rohret
Road. Residents of Kimball Road vicinity regarding request for sidewalk along
Dubuque Street. Traffic Engineer regarding stop sign installation on Washington Street
at its intersection with Dartmouth Street. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists ~i..~.
of applicants for the following positions: Custodian; Maintenance Operator; Parking
Cashier. Dr. Gary Fairmont regarding cleaning of downtown by merchants.
Applications for Use of City Streets and Public Grounds: Jim Steffen, Regina
Fall Fun Run - September 1, 1996, approved. Walter Sparks, Jeffrey Street Neighbor-
hood Block party -August 10, 1996, approved.
Applications for Use of City Plaza: Lisa Barnes, Downtown Association, DTA
Sidewalk Days - July 18-21, 1996. approved. Rick McNamara, musical performance -
July 18, 19, 31 and August 1, 1996, approved. LeRoy Bontrager, Crusade for Christ
'96, distribute literature - July 20, 1996, approved. LeRoy Bontrager, Crusade for
Christ '96. distribute literature, musical performance-various dates throughout the
summer, aporoved. Jacqueline Gharib, Ralph Nader for President, distribute literature
and obtain signatures - July 19, 20, 26, and 27, 1996, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Derek Maurer, Chair of Public Access Television Board of Directors, presented
information regarding the proposed disposition of funds acquired from the fees received from
cable customers. Lyone Fein, 605 E. Burlington, appeared regarding a boulevard in the
middle of Burlington Street, and questioned why it had not been installed when the street
was closed for the Gilbert/Burlington intersection project. Council explained that a boulevard
concept was discussed for Burlington Street as part of the Near South Side Development Plan
but no final decision had been reached on that phase of the plan.
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August 6, 1996
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Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for August 27, ~'~5'~
1996, on an ordinance vacating a portion of Lee Street, an undeveloped right of way located
between River Street and Otto Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for August 27, .Q~'
1996, on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article H, entitled
"Industrial Zones," Section 1, entitled "General Industrial Zone (I-1)" to allow limited retail
sales in the I-1 zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman
absent.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest an Agreement between Johnson County Iowa, and Iowa City, Iowa, establish-
ing policies for development of land within the extraterritorial area of Iowa City and incorpo-
rating those policies in the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan. No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry to adopt RES. 96-239, Bk. 116, p. 239,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA AND IOWA CITY, IOWA, ESTABLISHING POLICIES
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF LAND WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL AREA OF IOWA CITY AND
INCORPORATING THOSE POLICIES IN ']'HE IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by amending
the Conditional Zoning Agreement for Westport Plaza to eliminate the requirement for a
"cohesive, integrated development," and to remove the requirement for the facades of the
buildings to provide "horizontal continuity," for property located in the CC-2, Community
Commercial zone at 855 Highway 1 West (Staples). Moved by Thornberry, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from William Meardon, attorney for Staples. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent. Moved by Vanderhoef,
seconded by Thornberry, to continue the public hearing to August 27, 1996. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 5/1, Kubby voting "no" and Lehman absent. ~,~
Moved by Baker, seconded by Norton, to defer to August 27, 1996, an ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter by amending the Conditional Zoning Agreement for Westport
Plaza to eliminate the requirement for a "cohesive, integrated development," and to remove
the requirement for the facades of the buildings to provide "horizontal continuity," for
property located in the CC-2, Community Commercial zone at 855 Highway 1 West (Staples).
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-240, Bk. 116, p. 240,z:~__~
APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 80 ACRES LOCATED
SOUTHEAST OF SYCAMORE STREET AND NORTH OF THE SOUTH WASTEWATER
TREATMENT FACILITY (Langenberg). Randy Moore, 4322 Daniel Place, appeared. PCD
Director Franklin and City Atty. Woito present for discussion. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 511, Kubby voting "no" and Lehman absent.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending the Zoning ~::~_~L/
Ordinance by changing the use regulations of approximately 80 acres located southeast of
Sycamore Street and north of the South Wastewater Treatment Facility (Langenberg), be
given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Chapter by approving a Sensitive Areas Development Plan and changing the use regulations
from RS-12, High Density Single-Family Residential to OSA/RS-12, Sensitive Areas Over-
lay/High Density Single-Family Residential for a 2.29 acre property located at the intersection
of Dubuque Street and Meadow Ridge Lane, be given first vote for consideration. PCD
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Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman
absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending City Code
Title 14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article H, entitled "Industrial Zones," Section 1, entitled
"General Industrial Zone," to allow truck terminal facilities, be given first vote for considera-
tion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending City
Code Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article K, entitled "Environmental Regulations,"
Section 1, entitled "Sensitive Areas Ordinance.", be given first vote for consideration. PCD
Director Franklin presented information on amendments for discussion. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, to amend the ordinance by changing the definition of
"construction area" (A4) and adding a definition for "slopes, regulated" (AS) in Section 14-
6K-lB, Definitions. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 6~0,
Lehman absent. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to amend the ordinance by mpsaling
Section 14-6K-1C, Applicability, subsection la3 in its entirety (delete B2); Section 14-6K-1C,
Applicability, adding a new subsection 2a5 and renumbering all subsections (delete B4);
Section 14-6K-IF, Submittal Requirements repealing and substituting new language in
subsection 14-6K-1F1b4 as follows "4) Steep and critical slopes"; Section 14-6K-11,
Regulated Slopes, delete G3 and substitute a new G3; and Section 14-6K-11, Regulated
Slopes, delete G5 and substitute a new GS. The Mayor declared the motion to amend
carried, 5/1, Thornberry voting "no" and Lehman absent. Moved by Kubby, seconded by
Norton, to amend the ordinance by making the following editorial change to Section 14-6K-
1N, Sensitive Area Plan Design Guidelines, by deleting L2 and substituting a new L2. The
Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent. Letter from
Ruth Baker received. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on the first consideration of the
ordinance as amended, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending City Code Title
14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article O, entitled "Sign Regulations," to delete the
specific regulation of "political signs," and to amend regulations applicable to all temporary
signs, including political signs, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Lehman and Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending City Code
Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article E, entitled "Commercial and Business Zones,"
Section 1, entitled "Commercial Office Zone (CO-1)," to allow small-animal clinics in the CO-
1 zone by special exception, be given first vote for consideration, Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Chapter by designating 36 properties as Iowa City historic landmarks, be given second vote
for consideration. Council directed staff to place the ordinance on the September 10, 1996,
Council agenda for final reading. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/2, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker. Kubby, Norton, Novick. Nays: Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: Lehman.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Chapter by rezoning the following properties owned by The University of Iowa to P, Public: 1
E. Park Road (RNC-20), 234 N. Madison Street (RM-44), northwest corner of Dubuque and
Church Streets (RM-44), 230 N. Clinton Street (PRM), 324 S. Madison Street (CB-2), 300
Myrtle Avenue (RS-5), 421 Melrose Avenue (RS-5), 315 Melrose Avenue (RS-8), 121 Grand
Avenue Court (RS-8), 127 Grand Avenue Cour~ (RS-8), 129 Grand Avenue Court (RS-8), and
2222 Old Hwy. 21 8 S. (I-1), be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Lehman and Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending City Code Title
14, Chapter 6, "Zoning," Article J, "Overlay Zones." by creating a new overlay zoning district
entitled "Design Review Overlay Zone," be given seco,~d vote for consideration. Council
directed staff to place the ordinance on the September 10, 1996, Council agenda for final
reading. Vanderhoef stated she would be requesting an amendment to subsection D,
Application for Design Review, 2b-(2)(a) prior to final passage on September 10, 1996,
requiring an extraordinary majority vote to disapprove the application and read the following
amendment" (a) Approval or Disapproval. Within four (4) working days following the
meeting at which an application for design review is scheduled to be considered. the
Committee shall approve, with modifications agreed to by the applicant, or disapprove the
application. Disapproval of an application shall only be effective upon an extraordinary
majority vote or three-fourths (3/4) of the entire Committee. An applicant may agree, in
writing, to an extension of time. If the Committee does not act within this time period and
the applicant does not agree to an extension of time, the application shall be deemed as
receiving approval from the Committee." Vanderhoef also suggested the by-laws be reviewed
to incorporate two business people into the make-up of the Committee, one from a down-
town business and one from the Near South Side area. Council also discussed the City
residency requirement for Board and Commission appointments. The Mayor noted the by-law
changes proposed by Council Member Vanderhoef had been discussed at the work session
the previous evening and would be addressed by the Committee. The Mayor declared the
motion on second consideration carried, 4/2, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Norton, Novick, Baker, Kubby. Nays: Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Lehman.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 96-3736, Bk. 39, p. 30.
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF 2.32 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED EAST OF SUNSET STREET ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 1 FROM l-1, INDUSTRIAL, TO C1-1, INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL
(Ruppert/Wisdom Development Group). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman
absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to August 27, 1996, a resolution
approving a final plat of Galway Hills, Part Three, a 21.29 acre, 53-1ot residential subdivision
located south of Galway Drive and east of Highway 218, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Lehman absent. Moved by Kubby, seconded
by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from Charles Mullen, attorney for Dav-Ed Limited.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to forward a letter to the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors recommending denial of an application submitted by the Detweiler
Family Revocable Living Trust to rezone a 1.58 acre tract located in Johnson County in Fringe
Area 4 approximately ~4 mile east of the Iowa City corporate limits on Lynden Heights Road
from A1, Agricultural, to R2, Two-Family Residential. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to continue to August 27, 1996, a public
hearing on conveyance of a four-foot wide tract of land from the northerly portion of
Shamrock Place Apartments, 3501-3560 Shamrock Place, Iowa City, Iowa, to the Court Hill
Owners Association. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman
absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to August 27, 1996, a resolution.
authorizing conveyance of a four-foot wide tract of land from the northerly portion of
Shamrock Place Apartments, 3501-3560 Shamrock Place, Iowa City, Iowa, to the Court Hill
Owners Association for $2600. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0,
Lehman absent.
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Moved by Baker, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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. 96-3737, Bk. 39, p. 31, AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION
AND FEES," CHAPTER 4 "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND
PENALTIES," OF THE CITY CODE, TO INCREASE ON- AND OFF-STREET HOURLY PARKING
RATES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by
Baker, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to defer to September 10, 1996, a resolution
rescinding Resolution Nos. 94-277 and 95-79 and in lieu thereof re-establishing the Iowa City
Design Review Committee and also approving committee by-laws. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-242, Bk. 116, p. 242,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
WILLIAMS PIPELINE COMPANY, A DELAWARE CORPORATION, REGARDING CERTAIN
OBLIGATIONS INVOLVING REMOVAL AND RELOCATION OF A PIPELINE FROM LAND
OWNED BY THE CITY. PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-243, Bk. 116, p. 243,
APPROVING PAYMENT TO LOUIS BERGER ASSOCIATES, INC. OF MARION, IOWA, FOR
ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORK PERFORMED IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT CONNECTION/SOUTH RIVER CORRIDOR SANITARY
INTERCEPTOR AND RELIEF SEWERS PRQJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0,
Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-244, Bk. 116, p. 244,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
LOUIS BERGER ASSOCIATES, INC., OF MARION, IOWA TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL MITIGATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT CONNECTION/SOUTH RIVER
CORRIDOR INTERCEPTOR AND RELIEF SEWERS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6~0, Lehman absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-245, Bk. 116, p. 245, _
UNCLASSIFIED SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997 FOR THE CITY
ATTORNEY, CITY CLERK AND CITY MANAGER ($75,000; $50,257; $108,155). Moved by
Baker, seconded by Kubby, to separate the vote into three resolutions. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion to separate the items
defeated, 3~3, Novick, Vanderhoef, Thornberry voting "no". The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 4/2, Kubby and Baker voting "no" and Lehman absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to appoint John Penick, 733 S. Summit St. to
the Airport Commission to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term ending March 1, 1997; and
appoint Gary Haman, 2703 Brookside Dr., to the Bd. of Appeals to fill a vacancy for an
unexpired term of a Licensed Plumber ending December 31, 1997. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 5/0, Thornberry abstaining, Lehman absent.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Housing & Community Development Comm. -
One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 1997. This appointment will be
made at the September 10, 1996, meeting of the City Council.
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The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Housing & Community
Development Commission - Three vacancies for three, three-year terms ending September 1,
1999. These appointments will be made at the August 27, 1996, meeting of the City
Council.
Council Member Norton stated he had given notes to the City Manager on information
concerning downtown parking issues, and requested the information be presented to Council
in order to assess utilization of parking in the downtown area. He also mentioned that
additional information on downtown planning would be presented later by Council Member
Baker. Norton reported that the matter concerning the North Dodge entrance to the City and
truck parking along Home Town Dairies would be taken care of by planting of hedges ~n the
area.
Council Member Kubby noted previous Council discussion on water impact fees and
requested that the issue of who pays for future growth in the community be considered.
Kubby reviewed plans for the Share the Road Ride II, a bike ride in memory of bicyclists killed o
while riding their bikes on county roads, scheduled on August 7 and encouraged participation..~
Kubby acknowledged the beautiful yard of Julia and Philip Mears.
Council Member Thornberry reported that approximately 40% of the individuals who
purchase new homes in Iowa City are current residents and have been paying the water rates
over the years, and asked this be considered when discussing water impact fees and the cost ~,bb,
of new homes. He wished a speedy recovery to Mrs. Belle.
Council Member Vanderhoef referenced the attachments to a letter to IDOT distrib-~,~b/~
uted the previous evening and asked that the last page be corrected to read "Proposed Signs /~,
Interstate 380 for North Bound Traffic". She acknowledged the efforts of JCCOG
Waste Planning Coordinator Neumann and the citizens of Iowa City for the 7.5% decrease in
the landfill refuse during the past year, noting this represents a 36.24% overall decrease
since 1 988. Vanderhoef reviewed the process for property owners to file an objection to
designating their property as an historic landmark and asked staff to include the protest form
with materials sent to property owners. Vanderhoef asked for a report of staff time spent.
annually on the Design Review Committee and Historic Preservation Commission. The City
Mgr. will follow-up.
Council Member Baker noted the next meeting with a full Council would be September
10 and requested discussion be scheduled at that time on ICAD reporting requirements and
Cemetery issues. Baker thanked Adm. Asst. Handsaker for the legislative action report in the
information packet. Baker questioned the result of work session discussion the previous
evening on the relocation of CRANDIC/Iowa Interstate Railroad Interchange. The City Mgr.
reported that Council directed staff to pursue the idea but the matching funds were very
negotiable. In response to Baker, Council referred the matter of locating air conditioners/air
compressors on balconies to the Housing Board of Appeals for review. Baker distributed a
memo from Council Member Norton and himself regarding Downtown Iowa City in the 21 st
century and asked the matter be scheduled for a Council work session. Council agreed to
discuss the issue at their August 26 worksession. Baker also asked that Council schedule the
recommendations of the Broadband Telecommunication Commission for the August 26
meeting. In response to Baker, Council agreed to change the starting time of the special
worksession on September 17 to 3:00 p.m.
Mayor Novick announced the formulation of a new City committee entitled "TEAM,
Together Everyone Achieves More", and is seeking ideas to improve how the City operates
and interacts with citizens. She asked Council to forward suggestions to Adm. Asst.
Handsaker in the City Managers Office. The Mayor and Council presented a birthday card to
City Clerk Karr.
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Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adjourn 10:10 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
INFORMATION PACKET
July 26, 1996
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Memorandum from City Attorney: Proposed Water Impact Fee Ordinance .~.~)7~.
Update
Memorandum from Finance Director: Annual Financial Report - Certificate of
Achievement for Financial Reporting
Memorandum from Administrative Assistant to the City Manager: Legislative
Action
Memorandum from City Attorney to Dave Elias and Chuck Schmadeke:
Request for Technical Explanation of Problems with Mercury in Wastewater
Treatment Stream
Letter from City Attorney to William Meardon:
Connection Project: Winebrenner Ford Parcel
Memorandum from Rob Winstead to City Manager:
Muscatine North to Ralston Creek
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First Avenue Paving - ~ ~
Minutes of the PATV Board of Directors May 16, 1996, meeting.
Agenda for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors formal
July 25, 1996
"Urban, Rural Fights Loom on Road Funds" (Novick)
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INFORMATION PACKET
AUGUST 2, 1996
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AUGUST 5 - WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
Memorandum from JCCOG Transportation Planner: Project to Reduce Train-Related
Traffic Congestion in South Iowa City.
Memorandum from Director Parking & Transit and Transit Manager: Family Bus
Pass.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Memorandum from Assistant City Manager and Cable TV Administrator:
Recommendations from Broadband Telecommunications Commission.
Memorandum from Director Parking & Transit to City Manager: Student Bus Pass.
Memorandum from
Community Development Commission - Conflict of Interest Issues.
City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney: Housing and ~)?~-~
Memorandum from Finance Director to City Manager: Update
Accumulation for the Wastewater Fund and Water Fund.
Compromise
Memorandum from JCCOG Transportation Planner:
Alignments for the Proposed Extension of Highway 965.
Memorandum fror~ Farmers' Market Supervisor to City Manager:
Farmers' Market.
Memorandum from City Clerk: July 15, 1996, Council Work Session.
Memorandum from City Attorney: Update on "Play Vehicle" Committee.
on Cash ~)~ (~/
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Memorandum from City Attorney: Status Update: Research and Recommendations
on City Policy for Overbilling and Underbilling Adjustments.
Memorandum from Senior Planner, Planning and Community Development~(/~)??
Department: Planning and Zoning Commission Work Program - Pending List.
Memorandum from Economic Development Coordinator to Code
Assistant: Talbots Facia Sign - Washington Street Elevation.
August 6, 1996, agenda for Council on Disability Rights and Education.
Agenda for July 30, 1996, informal meeting of Johnson County
Supervisors.
Agenda for August 1, 1996, formal meeting of Johnson County
Supervisors.
Enforcement,-~(~
I~oard of C~
Information Packet
August 2, 1996
page 2
Copy of letter from Larry Molnar to the Corps of Engineers regarding the
Coralville Reservoir.
Agenda for 8/6/96 Informal meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Copy of letter from Mayor to IDOT regarding signage for downtown, requested by ~-~)~
the Monday Forum.