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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-08-27 Council minutesSubject 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 AUGUST 27, 1996 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Kubby. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Schmadeke, Franklin, Boose, Fowler. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-92., Side 2 and 96-96, Both Sides. David Tolliver and Casey Cook, Friends of the Iowa River Scenic Trail (FIRST) updated Council on the project and presented a map of the projected and existing trails. Harry Wolfe, Southgate Development, presented a deed for land along the Iowa River at Sturgis Drive for continuation of the trail system. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the following items and recom- mendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete item 3c(1) a resolution of intent to convey 15 acres of land and lease 7 acres of land adjacent to the Elks Golf and Country Club's southwest property line and south of Foster Rd. within an area commonly known as the "Peninsula" to the Elks Golf and Country Club and setting a public hearing for September 10, 1996, from the Consent Calendar and considered as a separate item: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meetings of August 6, 1996, and August 12, 1996, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. - May 28, 1996. P&R Comm. - July 10, 1996. Airport Comm. - July 18, 1996. Bd. of Library Trustees - July 25, 1996. Civil Service Comm. - July 25, 1996. (a) Approve the reserve list for Police Officer. Design Review Comm. - August 12, 1996. (a) To retain the original working of Subsection D, Application for Design Review, 2b-(2)(a) of the Design Review Overlay Zone Ordinance; (b) That the mem- bership section of the Committee's by-laws state that: The Design Review Commit- tee shall consist of seven (7) members, of which two (2) shall be licensed archi- tects; two (2) shall be design professionals or involved in the building trades; two (2) shall be business or property owners from the area subject to the Design Review Overlay Zone Ordinance; and one (1) shall be an at-large member of the community. Permit Motions: Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Econofoods //473, 1987 Broadway St. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society, 22 S. Van Buren St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Season's Best, 325 E. Washington St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Seasoh's Best, 325 E. Washington St. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Gasby's, 1310 S. Gilbert St. Revoking the approval of a Class C Beer Permit for Jay D. Patel dba A & J Mini Mart, 2153 ACT Circle. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for A & J Mini Mart, Inc., dba A & J Mini Mart, 2153 ACT Circle. Approving a transfer of a Class E Liquor Li- cense for Hy-Vee #1, 501 Hollywood Blvd., to 1720 Waterfront Dr. Approving a transfer of a Class E Beer License for Hy-Vee //1, 501 Hollywood Blvd., to 1720 Waterfront Dr. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for The Break- room, 1578 First Ave. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Doc's Standard Inc., 801 S. Riverside Dr. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Highlander Inn Restau- rant & Convention Center, 2525 N. Dodge St. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Russ' Amoco, 305 N. Gilbert St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Diamond Council Activities August 27. 1996 Page 2 Dave's Taco Company, 201 S. Clinton St. Approving a Special Class C Liquor Li. cense for Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St. RES. 96-247, Bk.116, p. 247, ISSUE A DANCING PERMIT. RES. 96-248, Bk. 116, p. 248, REFUND A CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 96-249, Bk. 116, p. 249, ISSUE A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of 89,592,133.69 for the period of July 1 through July 31, 1996, as recommended by the finance director subject to audit. Resolutions, Bk. 116: RES. 96-250, p. 250, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FI- NANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1996. RES. 96-251, p. 251, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LONGFELLOW AREA SANITARY SEWER REHABILITA- TION PROJECT. RES. 96-252, p. 252, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECT- ING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREE- MENT FOR USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AT 320 E. COLLEGE STREET FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE RAMP ON THE COLLEGE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY. RES. 96-253, p. 253, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A REHABILI- TATION AGREEMENT, A LOW INTEREST PROMISSORY NOTE AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 823 THIRD AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-254, p. 254, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE AND A MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 415 FIRST AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-255, p. 255, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 803 EAST CHURCH STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Douglas Russell, Chair Historic Preservation Comm., regard- ing State of Iowa's Historic Rehabilitation Tax Exemption Program. Theresa ~regarding SEATS fare. Cyndi Koehler regarding traffic light at Rohret Road and Mormon Trek Blvd. Richard S. Rhodes II regarding archaeological survey. Ron Vogel regarding fraternity noise. Traffic Engineer regarding: (a) Stop Sign Installation on Walnut Street at Lucas Street; (b) Stop Sign Installation on Court Street at Its Inter- section with Seventh Avenue; (c) A Loading Zone Installation in Front of 721 North Linn Street. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions:(a) Housing Inspector; (b) Kennel Assistant; (c) Police Officer. Miriam Lainart regarding garbage pickup. John Kennedy regarding Hwy. 965 align- ment. Mace Braverman regarding Hwy. 965 alignment. Applications for Use of City Streets and Public Grounds: Susan Rew, Russell Drive Neighborhood Picnic- August 17, 1996, approved. Ed Pennington, Ealing Drive Annual Labor Day Block Party - September 2, 1996, approved. Earl Rogers, VFW Poppies Donation Days - September 6 & 7, 1996, approved. Jessica Ketelsen, The University of Iowa Homecoming Parade - October 4, 1996, approved. Peg Fraser, 20th Annual Parsons Technology Hospice Road Races - October 13, 1996, approved. Applications for Use of City Plaza: Grace Trifaro, distribute literature regard- ing pet overpopulation - August 9 and 17, 1996, approved. Lisa Barnes (DTA), Abilities Awareness Day - August 24, 1996, approved. Jonathan Kissam, distribute literature - August 27 and 29, 1996, approved. Jacqu$1ine Gharib, distribute litera- ture and sell hand-crafted items for WINDS Education Campaign - various dates throughout summer and fall, approved. Grace Trifaro, distribute literature regarding Citizens for Animal Rights and the Environment - various dates throughout summer and fall, approved. Peter George Laglos, musical performance various dates throughout summer and fall, denied. Council Activities August 27. 1996 Page 3 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-256, Bk. 116, p.256, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY ± FIFTEEN (15) ACRES OF LAND AND LEASE ± SEVEN (7) ACRES OF LAND ADJACENT TO THE ELKS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB'S SOUTHWEST PROPERTY LINE AND SOUTH OF FOSTER ROAD WITHIN AN AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE "PENINSULA" TO THE ELKS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for SEPTEMBER 10, 1996. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Richard Rhodes, 2014 Rochester Avenue, clarified the need for archeological work done by Louis Berger Associates in conjunction with construction of the Wastewater Treatment Connection/South River Corridor Interceptor and Relief Sewers Project. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for September 10, 1996, on an ordinance vacating St. John's Alley, located between St. Clement's Street and St. Matthias' Alley, and St. Mattbias' Alley, north of North Dodge Street (Roberts Home Town Dairy).The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Kubby absent. A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating a portion of Lee Street, an undeveloped right-of-way located between River Street and Otto Street (Barkan). Joel Barkan, 833 River Street, appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article H, entitled "Industrial Zones," Section 1, entitled "General Industrial Zone (I-1)" to add a special exception to allow limited retail sales in the I-1 zone. No one appeared. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to continue to September 10, 1996, a public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by amending the Conditional Zoning Agreement for WestPort Plaza to eliminate the requirement for a "cohesive, integrated development," and to remove the requirement for the facades of the buildings to provide "horizontal continuity" for property located in the CC-2, Community Commercial zone at 855 Highway I West (Staples). The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 6~0, Kubby absent. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Baker to defer to September 10, 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 I West (Staples). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Kubby absent. Moved by Baker, seconded by Thornberry, 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. 96-3738, Bk. 39, p. 32, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 80 ACRES LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF SYCAMORE STREET AND NORTH OF THE SOUTH WASTE- WATER TREATMENT FACILITY (Langenberg), be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Baker, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the rule requiring ordinances to be 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. Council Activities August 27, 1996 Page 4 revised 9/10/96 g6-373g, Bk. 39, p. 33, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY APPROVING A SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOFMENT PLAN AND CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS FROM RS-12, HIGH DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO OSA/RS- 12, SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY/HIGH DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL FOR A 2.29 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF DUBUQUE STREET AND MEADOW RIDGE LANE, be vote on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-257, Bk.116, p. 257, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MEADOW RIDGE, PART 2, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Baker, seconded by Lehman, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and vote 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. 96-3740, Bk. 39, p. 34, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE H, ENTITLED "INDUSTRIAL ZONES," SECTION 1, ENTITLED "GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE," TO ALLOW TRUCK TERMINAL FACILITIES, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mously 6/0, Kubby absent. Moved by Baker, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending City Code Ti- tle 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning." Article K, entitled "Environmental Regulations," Section 1, entitled "Sensitive Areas Ordinance," be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman, Norton, Novick. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: Kubby. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, 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. 96-3741, Bk. 39, p. 35, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, 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 voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meeting prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 96-3742, Bk. 39, p. 36, AMENDING THE CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE E, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL ZONES," SECTION 1, ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL OFFICE ZONE (C0-1)," TO ALLOW SMALL-ANIMAL CLINICS IN THE CO-1 ZONE BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance be adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt ORD. 96-3743, Bk. 39, p. 37, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF Council Activities August 27, 1996 Page 5 revised 9/10/96 TWELVE PARCELS OF UNIVERSITY OF IOWA OWNED PROPERTY FROM THEIR CURRENT ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS TO P, PUBLIC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to defer to September 10, 1996, a resolution approving a final plat of Galway Hills, Part Three, a 21.29 acre, 53-1ot residen- tial subdivision located south of Galway Drive and east of Highway 218, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Kubby absent. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to accept correspondence from Charles A. Mullen, attorney for applicant. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Kubby absent. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-258, Bk. 116, p. 268, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PART XIV, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public discussion was held on an ordinance adopting the 1996 Edition of the National Electrical Code with amendments, as the Iowa City Electrical Code. St. Building Inspector Boose present for discussion. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance adopting the 1996 Edition of the National Electrical Code with amendments, as the Iowa City Electrical Code, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to continue to September 24, 1996, a public hearing on 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Kubby absent. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to September 24, 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Kubby absent. Moved by Norton, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending Title 9 of the City Code of Iowa City entitled "Motor Vehicles In Traffic" by amending Chapter 3, Section 6b therein to change the speed limit on Benton Street between Keswick Drive apd Mormon Trek Boulevard, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation, and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to establish a special fare for high school and younger students, be given first vote for consideration. Parking & Transit Director Fowler present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-259, Bk. 116, p. 259, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 95-203 AND APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE PRO- POSED DEVELOPMENT AT 315 E. COLLEGE STREET (Main Street Partners) Atty. Joe Holland, representing the developer, and PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-260, BK. 116, P. 260, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WELL HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN CONNECTION WITH THE WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITIES Council Activities August 27, 1996 Page 6 revised 9/10/96 PROJECT to Mid America Construction Co. for $783,700.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to defer to September 10, 1996, a resolution authorizing execution of e letter of understanding between the City of Iowa City and the Elks Go{f and Country Club regarding Foster Road extended and golf course changes in connection with the new water treatment plant. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Kubby absent. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to appoint Cynthia Larson, 2420 Bartelt Rd.; Kathleen Renquist, 1000 Tower Ct.; and William Stewart, 3433 S. Jemie Lane; to the Housing & Community Development Comm. to fill three vacancies for three- year terms ending September 1, 1999. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani- mously, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Housing & Community Development Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 1997. Council Member Norton noted the letter on the Consent Calendar from Doug Russell, Historic Preservation Chairperson, regarding the State of Iowa's Historic Rehabili- tation Tax Exemption Program and questioned Council response. After discussion Council agreed to send a letter to Mr. Russell approving the request. Norton complimented the work of the citizens committee in reviewing concerns regarding in the Housing and Inspection Services area, under the leadership of Jim Harris. Council Member Lehman questioned the procedure for repair of rough railroad crossings. The City Mgr. stated it was the railroad's obligation to repair the crossings but would have the City Engr. follow-up. Council Member Vanderhoef also asked that the matter of cleaning up abutments around train bridges be investigated. Council Member Thornberry reported that the rough pavement on Burlington Street, east of Gilbert, had been ground down to remove the roughness. Thornberry requested Council discuss the matter of trash pick-up for four unit apartment complexes, suggesting that the present requirement of City pick-ups of four units or less be increased to five units or more. ']'hornberry reported on a dog being caught in a trap and encouraged citizens to treat animals as well as we treat other members of society. Council Member Vanderhoef complimented Traffic Engr. Brachtel on his handling of a citizen's safety concern at the corner of Highway 6 and Keokuk. Council Member Baker asked that the ICAD review proposal be scheduled for Council work session on September 23. Baker question the legal status of joggers versus walking pedestrians on city sidewalks, stating he had received a phone call concerning this. The City Mgr. and City Atty. clarified they both have equal status. The Mayor suggested the matter be addressed in neighborhood newsletters. Baker praised the restoration efforts of Jeff and Brian Clark for their work on a house located at 317 South Dodge Street. Baker asked that the Economic Ad Hoc Committee recommendations on City standards and guidelines for financial aid be placed on the formal agenda for public input. After discussion Council agreed to discuss the recommendations at their work session on September 9 and allow public discussion on September 10. Mayor Novick reported that she had been notified by Representative Leach's office of additional monies being made available in the State of Iowa based on the Clean Water Act and stated Leach's office would keep the City informed; informed Council that the Homebuilders Association will be forwarding comments on the building Code to the City in November; noted construction on Melrose was preceding and traffic moving with the aid of police officers during rush hours; updated Council on her attendance at a reception for international students; reported on a reception with Japanese students from our sister state; informed citizens of a mini-medical school offered through the University of Iowa running six weeks starting September 24; stated the third annual Lt. Governor's Commit- tee on Diversity will be held October 1-2; announced a conference at the University on the revised 9/10/96 Council Activities August 27. 1996 Page 7 uses of suffrage scheduled September 27-28; and reminded citizens the Iowa City Special Census started August 29 and census workers would be going door-to-door in residential areas over the next 6 weeks to get an accurate population count. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 8:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Kubby absent. NaomiIJ. No'~k, [~ayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040, The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is ~ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/6/96 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, Vander- hoef. Absent: Lehman. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted es amended: Approval of Official Council Ac- tions of the regular meeting of July 16 and the special meeting of July 23 as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commis- sions: Historic Preservation Comm.- June 11, Airport Comm.- June 13 Housing & Community Development Comm. June 13. Civil Service Comm.- July 1. {a) Approve the certified list for the position of Police Sergeant. Bd. of Adjustment - July 10. P&Z Comm. - July 18. Rules Comm. July 23. Permit Motions: Class C Liquor Li- cense for George's Buffet, 312 E. Mar- ket St. Class C Liquor License for Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave. Class C Liquor License for G. A. Malone's, 121 Iowa Ave. Class E Beer Permit for L&M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington St. Class E Beer Permit for Drugtown #2, 1221 North Dodge St. Outdoor Service Area for Bushnell's Turtle, 127 E. College St., contingent upon the in- stallation of a gate. Class C Liquor Li- cense for Plamor Bowling, Inc., 1555 First Avenue. Class C Liquor License for Micky's, 11 S. Dubuque St. Class C Beer Permit for A&J Mini Mart, 2153 ACT Circle. Class C Liquor License for The Breakroom, 1578 First Avenue S. Temporary Class B Beer Permit for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2150 Rochester Ave. Temporary Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2150 Rochester Ave. RES. 96-226, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Official Actions August 6, 1996 Page 2 RES. 96-227, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. Motions: Approve Disbursements in the amount of $19,408,685.35 for the period of June 1 through June 30, as recommended by the Finance Direc- tor subject to audit. Resolutions: RES. 96-228, 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 MORT- GAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 416 SECOND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-229, AUTHOR- IZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUB- ORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNI- VERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 741 DEARBORN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-230, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDED SUBORDINATION AGREE- MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK & TRUST COMPANY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1202 MARCY STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-231. AUTHOR- IZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND DAVIS BUILDING PARTNERS FOR THE SUITE, FIRST FLOOR CENTER, DAVIS BUILDING, 322 E. WASHINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-232, ACCEPT- ING THE WORK FOR THE CON- STRUCTION OF A PRODUCTION WELL IN THE JORDAN AQUIFER AT THE IOWA CITY WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITY SITE. RES. 96- 233, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PUMP TEST/PRODUCTION WELL, A PRO- DUCTION WELL, AND OBSERVATION WELLS IN THE SILURIAN AQUIFER AT THE WATER SUPPLY AND TREAT- MENT FACILITY SITE. RES. 96-234, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND STORM SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 23, 24, 33, AND 34 IN WEST Official Actions August 6, 1996 Page 3 SIDE PARK. RES. g6-235, AUTHORIZ- ING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A TEMPO- RARY STORM SEWER CONSTRUC- TION EASEMENT AGREEMENT BE- TWEEN SMITH-MORELAND PROPER- TIES, THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE AIRPORT COMMISSION. RES. 96-236, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER AND DRAIN- AGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR QUAIL VALLEY CONDOMINIUMS IN WEST SIDE PARK, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96- 237, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO AT- TEST A PARTIAL RELEASE AGREE- MENT CONCERNING THE STORMWA- TER MANAGEMENT EASEMENT FOR WINDSOR RIDGE PART SIX. RES. 96- 238, AUTHORIZING THE IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A LOCAL LAW EN- FORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROCURING EQUIP- MENT, TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER MATERIALS DIRECTLY RELATED TO BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNC- TIONS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMITMENT OF LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS AS REQUIRED BY THE GRANT PROGRAM. Correspondence: Dab Liddell, Chair of Parks & Recreation Commis- sion, regarding Oakland Cemetery. Shelley Deutsch regarding traffic signal at Mormon Trek/Rohret Road. Resi- dents of Kimball Road vicinity regard- ing request for sidewalk along Du- buque Street. Traffic Engineer regard- ing stop sign installation on Washing- ton Street at its intersection with Dartmouth Street. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following positions: Custodian; Maintenance Operator; Parking Cash- ier. Dr. Gary Fairmont regarding clean- ing of downtown by merchants. Applications for Use of City Streets and Public Grounds: Jim Stef- fen, Regina Fall Fun Run - September 1, approved. Waiter Sparks, Jeffrey Street Neighborhood Block party August 10, approved. Official Actions August 6, 1996 Page 4 Applications for Use of City Plaza: Lisa Barnes, Downtown Association, DTA Sidewalk Days -July 18-21, ap- proved. Rick McNamara, musical per- formance- July 18, 19, 31 and August 1, approved. LeRoy Bontrager, Crusade for Christ '96, distribute literature - July 20, approved. LeRoy Bontrager, Crusade for Christ '96, distribute litera- ture, musical performance various dates throughout the summer, ap- proved. Jacqueline Gharib, Ralph Nader for President, distribute literature and obtain signatures - July 19, 20, 26, and 27, approved. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Derel( 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, 606 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. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for August 27, on an ordinance vacating a portion of Lee Street, an unde- veloped right of way located between River Street and Otto Street. 'The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for August 27, 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. 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, establishing policies for development of land within the extraterritorial area of Iowa City and incorporating those policies in the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 239, 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 INCORPORATING THOSE POLICIES IN THE IOWA CITY COMPREHEN- SIVE PLAN. Official Actions August 6, 1996 Page 5 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 requiroment 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspon4 dance from William Meardon, attorney for Staples. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to continue the public hearing to August 27. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer to August 27 an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by amending the Conditional Zoning Agree- ment 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 240, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 80 ACRES LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF SYCA- MORE STREET AND NORTH OF THE SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY. Randy Moore, 4322 Daniel Place, appeared. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of approximately 80 acres located southeast of Sycamore Street and north of the South Wastewater Treatment Facility be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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 Overlay/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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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 Official Actions August 6, 1996 Page 6 vote for consideration. The Mayor declared tne motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded by to amend the ordinance by repealing Section 14-6K-1C, Applicability, subsection la3 in its entirety (delete B2); Section 14-6K-1C, Applicability, adding a new subsection 2a5 and ranumbering all subsec- tions (delete B4); Section 14-6K-IF, Submittal Requirements repealing and substituting new language in subsection 14-6K-1Flb4 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. Moved and seconded 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. Letter from Ruth Baker received. The Mayor declared the motion carried on first consideration of the amended ordinance. Moved and seconded 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.,The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by designating 36 properties as Iowa City historic landmarks, Official Actions August 6, 1996 Page 7 be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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 end Church Streets (RM- 44), 230 N. Clinton Street (PRM), 324 S. Madison Street {CB-2), 300 Myrtle Avenue (RS-5), 421 Melrose Avenue (RS-5}, 315 Melrose Avenue (RS-8), 121 Grand Avenue Court (RS-8), 127 Grand Avenue Court (RS-8), 129 Grand Avenue Court (RS-8), and 2222 Old Hwy. 218 S. (I-1), be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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 second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion on second consideration carried. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 96- 3736, 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 I-1, INDUSTRIAL, TO C1-1, INTENSIVE COMMER- CIAL. Moved and seconded to defer to August 27, 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspon- dence from Charles Mullart, attorney for Dav- Ed Limited. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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 approxi- mately A 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. Moved and seconded to continue to August 27, a public hearing on conveyance of a four-foot wide tract of land from the northerly portion of Shamrock Place Apart- Official Actions August 6, 1996 Page 8 ments, 3501-3560 Shamrock Place, Iowa City, Iowa, to the Court Hill Owners Association. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer to August 27, a resolution authorizing convey- ance of a four-foot wide tract of land from the northerly portion of Shamrock Place Apart- ments, 3501-3560 Shamrock Place, Iowa City, Iowa, to the Court Hill Owners Association for $2600. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 96-3737, 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 qn for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer to September 10, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 242, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREE- MENT 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 243, APPROVING PAYMENT TO LOUIS BERGER ASSOCIATES, INC. OF MARLON, IOWA, FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORK PERFORMED IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT CONNECTION/SOUTH RIVER CORRIDOR SANITARY INTERCEPTOR AND RELIEF SEWERS PROJECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 244, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND Official Actions August 6, 1996 Page 9 THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREE- MENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CiTY OF IOWA CITY AND LOUIS BERGER ASSOCIATES, INC., OF MARION, IOWA TO PROVIDE CONSULT- ANT SERVICES FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL MITIGATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT CONNECTION/SOUTH RIVER CORRIDOR INTERCEPTOR AND RELIEF SEWERS PROJECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 245, UNCLASSIFIED SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997 FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY, CITY CLERK AND CiTY MANAGER. Moved and seconded to separate the vote into three resolutions. The Mayor declared the motion to separate the items defeated. Moved and seconded 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. 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 meeting of the City Council. 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. Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:10 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 and Finance Department. s/NAOMI J. NOVICK, MAYOR ~Y~C,~(~ s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK ' Submitted for publicetlon - 8/15/96. Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/12/96 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 10:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Raker, Kubby, Novick, Vanderhoef, Thornberry. Absent: Lehman, Norton. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-246, IN SUPPORT OF THE IOWA RIVER DAM TRAIL CONNECTION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZA- TION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 10:05 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/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK ' Submitted for pub!ication 8115196. 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 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, Handsaker, 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 Cornre.- 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 Corem. - July 18, 1996. Rules Comm. July 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 Class E Beer Permit for L&M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington St. Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Drugtown #2, 1221 Noi'th 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 Liquor License for The Breakroom, 1578 First Avenue S. Approving a Temporary Class 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 819,408,685.35 for the period of June 1 throbgh June 30, 1996, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Resolutions, Bk. 116: 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 SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN 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, 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 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~ approved. 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, 606 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 Venderhoer, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for August 27, 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, 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 A~-rEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA AND 10WA CITY, IOWA, ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF LAND WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL AREA OF IOWA CITY AND INCORPORATING THOSE POLICIES IN THE 10WA 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 865 Highway 1 West (Staples). Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from William Meatdon, 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, 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 Arty. Woito present for discussion. The Mayor declared the ~esolution adopted, 5/1, Kubby voting "no" and Lehman absent. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of approximately 80 acres located southeast of Sycamore Street and north of the South Wastewater Treatment Facility (Langenberg), 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 repealing Section 14-6K-1C, Applicability, subsection la3 in its entirety (delete B2); Section 14-6K-1 C, Applicability, adding a new subsection 2a§ 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 G§. 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 emended, 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 Court (RS-8), 129 Grand Avenue Court {RS-8), and 2222 Old Hwy. 218 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 second 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." Venderhoer 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 Venderhoer 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 CONDIT. IONALLY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF 2.32 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED EAST OF SUNSET STREET ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 1 FROM I-1, INDUSTRIAL, TO C1-1, INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL {RuppertA~/isdom 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 fezone a 1.58 acre tract located in Johnson County in Fringe Area 4 approximately % 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 convevance 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 A~'EST 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 CONJUNCT~ON WITH CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT CONNECTION/SOUTH RIVER CORRIDOR SANITARY INTERCEPTOR AND RELIEF SEWERS PROJECT. 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 A~rORNEY, 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 in 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 I1, a bike ride in memory of bicyclists killed 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 of new homes. He wished a speedy recovery to Mrs. Belle. Council Member Vanderhoaf referenced the attachments to a letter to IDOT distrib- 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 Solid 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 1988. 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 21st 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 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 AUGUST 12, 1996 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 10:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Novick, Vanderhoef, Thornbemj. Absent: Lehman, Norton. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Woito, Karr, Trueblood. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-92, Side 1. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-246, Bk. 116, p. 246, IN SUPPORT OF THE IOWA RIVER DAM TRAIL CONNECTION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZATION FOI~ THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5~0, Lehman and Norton absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thomberry, to adjoum the special meeting 10:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carded unanimously, 5/0, Lehman and Norton absent. Maclan K. Karr, City Clerk Naomi J. Novick, Mayor