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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-08-06 Minutes numberedSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. Clerk's Office, 356-5040. For a final official copy, contact the City 57q 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, Council Activities August 6, 1996 Page 2 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. Council Activities August 6, 1996 Page 3 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 Council Activities August 6, 1996 Page 4 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. Council Activities August 6, 1996 Page 5 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. Council Activities August 6, 1996 Page 6 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. Council Activities August 6, 1996 Page 7 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. Council Activities August 6, 1996 Page 8 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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 Wastewater Treatment ~-~/, 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) meeting of INFORMATION PACKET AUGUST 2, 1996 IP1 IP2 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. IP3 IP4 iP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP9 IP10 IPll IP12 IP13 IP14 IP15 IP16 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 ~)~ (~/ Alternative ,owa city 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.