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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-09-10 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 SEPTEMBER 10, 1996 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin, Schoon, Davidson. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-101, Side 1; 96-103, 104, 105, Both Sides. The Mayor stated polls were open until 8:00 p.m. and encouraged everyone to vote in School Board election. The Mayor proclaimed Sisters of Mercy Week - September 22-28, 1996. Sr. Mary Josephus accepted. The Mayor read a statement from the City Council regarding the August 30 (Eric Shaw) shooting. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented. Moved by Baker, seconded by Vanderhoef, to delete and defer indefinitely item 3c.(1) a motion setting a public hearing on an ordinance amending pet animal control. The Mayor declared the motion carried to delete the one item unanimously, 710, all Council Members present. The Consent Calendar was adopted as follows: Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of August 27, 1996, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z Comm. - August 15, 1996. Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for September 24, 1996, on the City's Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report for Fiscal Year 1996. Setting a public hearing for September 24, 1996 on the City's Supplemental Community Development Block Grant (FLOOD) Funds Grantee Performance Report for Fiscal Year 1996. Setting a public hearing for September 24, 1996, on the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Grantee Performance Report for Fiscal Year 1996. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Brown Bottle Restaurant, 115 E. Washington St. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop, 2221 Rochester Ave. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Sunset HandiMart, 1410 Willow Creek Dr. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for T & M Mini Mart, 2601 Hwy. 6 E. Resolutions, Bk. 116: RES. 96-261, p. 261, APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CLAP) BUDGET. RES. 96-262, p. 262, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE EXTENSION OF SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ON LUCAS STREET SOUTH OF MARKET STREET. RES. 96-263, p. 263, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 415 DOUGLASS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Council Activities September 10, 1996 page 2 Correspondence: Julia Daugherty regarding transit cuts. Patricia Vanrollins regarding Bud Stockman. Shawn Lockhart regarding animal ordinance Applications for Use of City Streets and Public Grounds: Jodi Deike (First National Bank), musical performance - August 24, 1996, approved. Earl Rogers (VFW #3949), poppies for donations - September 6 & 7, 1996, approved. Jill Kromminga, Ginter Avenue Block Party - September 14, 1996, approved. Applications for Use of City Plaza: Rachel Zimmerman, register voters - August 24, 1996, approved. Eugene Bilyk (ISKCON), distribute literature - August 29-31, 1996, approved. Lisa Barnes (DTA), Sidewalk Days September 12-16, 1996, approved. Regenia Bailey (DVIP), Clothesline Display - October 8, 1996, approved. Regenia Bailey (DVlP), distribute literature - October 4, 10, 14, 22, and 28, 1996, approved. Grace Trifaro (Citizens for Animal Rights), distribute literature - various dates throughout summer and fall, approved. Jonathon Game (Native Americans and Indigenous Issues), distribute literature - various dates throughout summer and fall, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The following individuals appeared regarding the August 30th (Eric Shaw) shooting: Carol deProsse, Lone Tree; Andrew Wicklander; Jeffrey Klinzman; Leora Houghton, 435 Elmridge Ave.; Sheila Knopfoh-Odole; Eric Rothenbuhler; Douglas Wunder; David Stokey; Aaron Carstens; Pat Gallagher, 521 N. Dubuque; J. Martin, 419 N. Gilbert; Craig Hempenius, 532 N. Dubuque; Patricia Vanrollins, 241 Lexington; Tim Walker; Devine Axton, Coralville; Greg Thompson, 422 Harmony, Coralville; Doyle Adams; Thomas Hadash; Tracy Palmer; Pat Ledemer (no signature or address available); Earle Baugh, Jr., 227 1/2 Gilbert; Cadetha Baugh, 227 1/2 Gilbert; Tom Lewis; Ann Silander; Howard Weinberg, 720 Walnut; Keith Dempster, 120 E. Burlington; Jeff Chello (no signature or address available); Royce Nelson; Lynne Tylee, 903 N. Dodge; Don Freiman (no signature or address available); Caroline Dieterie; Mark Denning, 415 S. Van Buren; Daryl Woodson, 658 S. Lucas; Cathy Brenneman (no signature or address available); Tye Kirk; Sally Peck, 102 S. Clinton; Duane Rohovit; Lori Dyer; Colleen Finnegan; and Helen Schroeder. Council agreed to schedule time at their work session on September 17 to discuss a citizen review board/Police review systems. 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). PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Council Activities September 10, 1996 page 3 Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the 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), be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry. Nays: Baker, Kubby. Absent: None. A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating the portion of St. Matthias' Street (formerly known as St. Matthias' Alley), right-of-way located north of Dodge St. and St. John's Alley, located between St. Clement's Street and St. Matthias' St. (Roberts Home Town Dairy). Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from: Herbert Davis. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance vacating a portion of Lee Street, an undeveloped right-of-way located between River Street and Otto Street (Barkan), be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the 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, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Kubby. Nays: Baker. Absent; None. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt ORD. 96-3744, Bk. 39, p. 38, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE K, ENTITLED "ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS," SECTION 1, ENTITLED "SENSITIVE AREAS ORDINANCE." Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote; Ayes: Norton, Baker, Vanderhoef, Kubby, Lehman, Novick. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Baker, to adopt ORD. 96-3745, Bk. 39, p. 39, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY DESIGNATING 36 PROPERTIES AS IOWA CITY HISTORIC LANDMARKS. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Vanderhoef, Baker, Kubby, Norton. Nays: Thornberry, Lehman. Absent: None. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt ORD. 96-3746, Bk. 39, p. 40, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6E, "ZONING," ARTICLE J, "OVERLAY ZONES," BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 5, ENTITLED "DESIGN REVIEW Council Activities September 10, 1996 page 4 OVERLAY ZONE (ODR)" OF THE CITY CODE. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to amend the ordinance to require a extraordinary majority, a 3/4 vote, to disapprove a project. After discussion, the Mayor declared the motion to amend defeated, 215, with the following voice vote and show of hands: Ayes: Lehman, Vanderhoef. Nays: Novick, Thornberry, Baker, Kubby, Norton. Absent: None. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to accept correspondence from Thomas Gelman. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Kubby, Norton, Novick. Nays: Lehman, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to defer to September 24, 1996, a resolution approving a final plat of Galway Hills, Part Three. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Public discussion was held on the Economic Development Opportunity list and Financial Assistance Eligibility Guidelines. Economic Development Planner Schoon present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: John Beckord, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce; Roberta TilI-Retz, 600 Manor Drive; Jim Throgmorton, 715 N. Linn; and Derek Maurer, 328 S, Governor. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to September 24, 1996, a resolution authorizing execution of a letter of understanding between the City of Iowa City and the Elks Golf 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, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to continue to October 8, 1996, a public hearing on a resolution authorizing conveyance by sale and/or lease of land adjacent to the Elks Golf and Country Club. Richard Rhodes, 2014 Rochester Avenue, appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to October 8, 1996, a resolution authorizing conveyance by sale and/or lease of land adjacent to the Elks Golf and Country Club. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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. 96-3747, Bk. 39, p. 41, AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE C, OF THE IOWA CITY CODE BY ADOPTING THE 1996 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS, AS THE IOWA CITY ELECTRICAL CODE, REGULATING THE PRACTICE, MATERIALS AND FIXTURES USED IN THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, EXTENSION AND ALTERATION OF ALL WIRING, FIXTURES, APPLIANCES, AND APPURTENANCES IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND INSPECTION OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, be voted on for final passage at Council Activities September 10, 1996 page 5 this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Baker, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Baker, 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. 96-3748, Bk. 116, p. 42, AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY CODE ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 6B THEREIN TO CHANGE THE SPEED LIMIT ON BENTON STREET BETWEEN KESWICK DRIVE AND MORMON TREK BOULEVARD, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance be adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the rule requiring ordinances 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. 96-3749, Bk. 39, p. 43, 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 voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-264, Bk. 116, p. 264, 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. Economic Development Planner Schoon present for discussion. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to amend the by- laws to reflect the following membership composition: two licenses architects; two design professionals or involved in building trades; one at-large member of the community; two business or property owners from the area subject to the Design Review Overlay Zone Ordinance. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried, 4/3, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Novick, Norton, Kubby, Baker. Nays: Lehman, Vanderhoef, Thornberry. Absent: None. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to amend the by-laws by deleting the last sentence on Page 1, under Article II, Membership. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared Council Activities September 10, 1996 page 6 the resolution and by-laws adopted as amended, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Kubby, Norton, Novick. Nays: Lehman, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-265, Bk. 116, p.265, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR IOWA CLEAN AIR AT-I'AINMENT PROGRAM FUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-266, Bk. 116, p. 266, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE CABLE TV DIVISION AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMMER. Asst. City Mgr. Helling present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Vanderhoef, Baker. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to September 24, 1996, a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an agreement between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, the City of Coralville, Iowa, anc~ Public Access Television, Inc. for funding, operation, and management of the local public access function. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Housing & Community Development Comm. - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 1997. This appointment is being deferred to the October 8 meeting of the City Council to allow for a 30 day advertising period. Council Member Kubby requested the Mayor contact the Shaw family regarding the August 30 shooting. After discussion Council agreed that Mayor Novick and Mayor Pro tem Lehman follow-up with the City Attorney. The Council agreed to the following meeting schedule: September 17- citizen review board/Police review systems and Capital Improvement Projects; changing the start time to 8:00 p.m. for the work session on September 23; and clarified that no public hearing has been set on the animal ordinance but citizens would be allowed to speak during the "public discussion" portion of the September 24 formal agenda, noting a formal public hearing would be scheduled sometime in the future; and reserved 6:00 p.m. on September 24 for a possible executive session or work session prior to the formal meeting. Council Member Kubby reviewed upcoming events for Iowa Archeological Week and the national teleconference "Building Hospitable Communities". She urged citizens to contact her for any further information. Council Member Baker distributed copies of a memo from Council Member Norton and himself "Downtown-21 Schedule" and requested the matter be scheduled for the next work session. He announced that the University of Iowa Debate Team is debating the following question: "Resolve that Iowa City should act to revitalize its Council Activities September 10, 1996 page 7 urban center", and encouraged the public and Council to attend the debate scheduled November 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Boyd Law Building. Baker asked everyone to support Regina children selling candy. Mayor Novick announced the 15th anniversary celebration of the Senior Center is scheduled Friday, September 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and various events are planned; the Human Rights Awards breakfast is scheduled for October 10 at the Iowa Memorial Union. Applications for the Human Rights Award are available in the Civic Center and the deadline for nomination is September 23; the Iowa City Special Census is being conducted through mid-October. Citizens are asked to participate by answering the verbal questionnaire when census workers knock at their door. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 12:15 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present. Na~)mi J.~ovlck, 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. The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/27/96 Iowa City CiW 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. 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 and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete item 3c{1) from the Consent Calendar and considered as a separate item: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meetings of August 6, and August 12, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the CiW Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. - May 28. P&R Comm. - July 10, Airport Comm. - July 18. Bd. of Library Trustees - July 25. Civil Service Comm. - July 25. {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 membership 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 architects; 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 commu- niw. Permit Motions: Class E Beer Permit for Econofoods //473, 1987 Broadway St, Class Council Activities August 27, 1996 Page 2 E Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society, 22 S. Van 8uren St. Class C Liquor License for Seasoh's Best, 325 E. Washington St. Outdoor Service Area for Seasoh's Best, 325 E. Washington St. 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. Class C Beer Permit for A & J Mini Mart, Inc., dba A & J Mini Mart, 2153 ACT Circle. Transfer of a Class E Liquor License for Hy- Vee 81, 501 Hollywood Blvd., to 1720 Waterfront Dr. 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 Breakroom, 1578 First Ave. Class C Beer Permit for Doc's Standard Inc., 801 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Liquor License for High- lander Inn Restaurant & Convention Center, 2525 N. Dodge St. Class C Beer Permit for Russ' Amoco, 305 N. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License for Diamond Dave's Taco Company, 201 S. Clinton St. Special Class C Liquor License for Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St. RES. 96-247, ISSUE A DANCING PERMIT. RES. 96-248, REFUND A CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 96-249, ISSUE A CIGARETTE PERMIT. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,592,133.69 for the period of July 1 through July 31, as recommended by the finance director subject to audit. Resolutions RES. 96-250, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1996. RES. 96-251, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CON- STRUCTION OF THE LONGFELLOW AREA SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT. RES. 96-252, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT 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, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A LOW INTEREST PROMISSORY NOTE AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 823 THIRD AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-254, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE Council Activities August 27, 1996 Page 3 RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE AND A MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 415 FIRST AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-255, 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., regarding State of Iowa's Historic Rehabilitation Tax Exemption Program. Therese Repe~h~ 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 fratemiW noise. Traffic Engineer regarding: (a) Stop Sign Installation on Walnut Street at Lucas Street; (b) Stop Sign Installation on Court Street at Its Intersection 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 posi- tions:(a) Housing Inspector; {b) Kennel Assistant; (c) Police Officer. Miriam Leinen regarding garbage pickup. John Kennedy regarding Hwy. 965 alignment. Mace Braverman regarding Hwy. 965 alignment. Applications for Use of CiW Streets and Public Grounds: Susan Rew, Russell Drive Neighborhood Picnic - August 17, approved. Ed Pennington, Ealing Drive Annual Labor Day Block Party - September 2approved. Earl Rogers, VFW Poppies Donation Days September 6 & 7, approved. Jessica Ketelsen, The University of Iowa Homecoming Parade - October 4, approved. Peg Fraser, 20th Annual Parsons Technology Hospice Road Races - October 13, approved. Applications for Use of City Plaza: Grace Trifaro, distribute literature regarding pet overpopulation - August 9 and 17, approved. Lisa Barnes (DTA), Abilities Awareness Day - August 24, approved. Jonathan Kissam, distribute literature - August 27 and 29, approved. Jacqueline Gharib, distribute literature 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 4 The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 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. 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 and seconded by to set a public hearing for September 10, on an ordinance vacating St. John's Alley, located between St. Clement's Street and St. Matthias' Alley, and St. Matthies' Alley, north of North Dodge Street. 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 undevel- oped right-of-way located between River Street and Otto Street 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 {1-1)" to add a special exception to allow limited retail sales in the I-1 zone. Moved and seconded to continue to September 10, a public hearing on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by amending the Conditional Zoning Agreement for WestPort Plaza to eliminate the require- ment for a 'cohesive, integrated develop- ment," 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 defer to September 10, 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 CouncilActivities August27.1996 Page 5 zone at 855 Highway 1 West. 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. 96-3738, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF APPROXI- MATELY 80 ACRES LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF SYCAMORE STREET AND NORTH OF THE SOUTH WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved and seconded 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. 96-3739, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY APPROVING A SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CHANG- ING THE USE REGULATIONS FROM RS-12, HIGH DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDEN- TIAL 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 257, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MEADOW RIDGE, PART 2, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded 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, 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. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this CouncilActivities August27,1996 Page 6 time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. 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 second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 96-3741, 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved and seconded 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. 98-3742, AMENDING THE CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE E, ENTITLED "BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL ZONES," SECTION 1, ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL OFFICE ZONE (CO- 1)," TO ALLOW SMALL-ANIMAL CLINICS IN THE C0-1 ZONE BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 96- 3743, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF TWELVE PARCELS OF UNIVERSITY OF IOWA OWNED PROPERTY FROM THEIR CURRENT ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS TO P, PUBLIC. Moved and seconded to defer to September 10, 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 Council Activities August 27, 1996 Page 7 City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Charles A. Mullart, attorney for applicant. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 258, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PART XIV, IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to continue to September 24, 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. Moved and seconded to defer to September 24, 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. Moved and seconded 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 and Mormon Trek Boulevard, be given first vote for considera- tion. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 259, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 95-203 AND APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE PRO- POSED DEVELOPMENT AT 315 E. COLLEGE STREET. Council Activities August 27, 1996 Page 8 Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 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 TREAT- MENT FACILITIES PROJECT. Moved and seconded to defer to September 10, a resolution authorizing execution of a letter of understanding between the City of Iowa City and the Elks Golf 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. Moved and seconded to appoint Cynthia Larson, 2420 Barreit Rd.; Kathleen Renquist, 1000 Tower Ct.; and William Stewart, 3433 S. Jamie 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. Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:55 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/NAOMI J. NOVlCK, MAYOR Submitted for publication - 0/5/96 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 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 $. Van Burart St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Seasoh's Best, 325 E. Washington St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Season'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, 2,525 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 $9,592,133.69 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. Therese ~ 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 Leinen 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 o September 2, 1996, approved. Earl Rogers, VFVV 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. Jacqueline Gherib, 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. CouncilActivities August27.1996 Page 3 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Venderhoer, to adopt RES. 96-256, Bk. 116, p.256, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY + FIFTEEN (15) ACRES OF LAND AND LEASE :t: 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. Matthies' Alley, and St. Matthies' 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 tile CC-2, Community Commercial zone at 856 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 1 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, end 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. CouncilActivities August27,1996 Page 4 revised 9/10/96 96-3739, Bk. 39, p. 33, AN 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 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, (S/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, Novlck. 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 (CO-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 CouncilActivities August27.1996 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. Mullart, 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. 258, 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 and 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 revised 9/10/96 CouncilA~ivities August27,1996 Page 6 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 a letter of understanding between the City of Iowa City and the Elks Golf 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. Jamie 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. Thornberry 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 Vande[hoef 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 Arty. 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 CouncilA~ivities August27,1996 Page7 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. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Council Activities A.~gust 27, 1996 e4 APPF RE, 12, 2.29 MEADOW unanimous, seconded by call 257, APPR( IOWA. Affirmative resolution adopted. Moved by considered and vote which it is to be finall, waived, and that ORD. CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED SECTION 1, ENTITLED FACILITIES, be voted on for mously 6/0, Kubby absent. finally adopted at this time. Mayor declared the ordinance ado Moved by Lehman, seconded tie 14, Chapter 6, entitled Section 1, entitled "Sensitive Areas The Mayor declared the motion car Ayes: Vanderhoef, Baker, Moved by Vanderhoef, se( to be considered and voted or meeting at which it is to be vote be waived, and that CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE O, REGULATION OF "POLITIC ALL TEMPORARY SIGNS this time. Affirmative motion carried. Moved adopted at this time. 39, Bk. 39, p. 33, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE A SI~NSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CH, ;IONS FROM RS-12, HIGH DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESID AREAS OVERLAY/HIGH DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF :)GE LANE, be vote on for final passage at this ' Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the that the ordinance be finally adopte, us, 610, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared seconded by Thornberry, to PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MEAD( call vote unanimous, 6~0, seconded by Lehman, thal ~r final passage at two C be suspended, 3740, Bk. 39, p. ~)NING," AR~'ICL H, CHAPTER BY THE USE TO OSA/RS- FOR A STREET AND ative roll call vote Moved by Norton, this time. Affirmative roll ordinance adopted. RES. 96-257, Bk.116, p. RIDGE, PART 2, IOWA CITY, The Mayor declared the rule requiring ordinances to be meetings prior to the meeting at second consideration and vote be AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, ENTITLED "INDUSTRIAL ZONES," INDUSTRI ZONE," TO ALLOW TRUCK TERMINAL passage this time. Affirmative roll call vote unani- by Bake seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance be call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The by or final be · Bk. 39, "SIGN RE( SIGNS," AND TO POLITICAL vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef, seconded by roll call. The Mayor }rton, that the ordinance amending City Code Ti- Article K, entitled "Environmental Regulations," ance," be given second vote for consideration. with the following division of roll call vote: Nays: Thornberry. Absent: Kubb¥. ~rnberry, that the rule requiring ordinances at two Council meetings prior to the spended, the second consideration and 35, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, ;IONS," TO DELETE THE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO be voted on for final passage at ~bsent. The Mayor declared the that the ordinance be finally e ordinance adopted. Moved by Th( seconded by Lehman, that the ~,equiring ordinances to be considered and vot~)i on for final passage at two Council meetin~prior to the meeting at which it is to be/fi alii passed be suspended, the second cons~eration and vote be waived, and that/OF ). 96-3742, .Bk. 39, p. 36, AMENDING THE C'r,TkY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, EN/TITL :} "ZONING,' ARTICLE E, ENTITLED "BUSINESS ,Z~ND COMMERCIAL ZONES," SEC~'ION 1, ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL OFFICE ZONE (CO-'~," TO ALLOW SMALL-ANIM/AL CLINICS IN THE CO-1 ZONE BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION, [~ voted on for final passa~,~ at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubb~tabsent. The Mayor de?ared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, that the ordir ,c/g be adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Kub'~y absent. The (yor 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 TWELVE PARCELS OF UNIVERSITY OF IOWA OWNED PROPERTY FROM THEIR CURRENT CouncilA~ivities August27,1996 Page 5 ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS TO P, PUBLIC. Affirmative roll call vote un~mimous, 6/0, Kub~y absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to defer to Septera' 10, 1996, a approving a final plat of Galway Hills, Part Three, a 21.29 a~ 53-1ot residen- tial located south of Galway Drive and east of Highway 2 Iowa City, Iowa. The Wet declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, absent. Moved by oaf, seconded by Norton, to accept correspondence Charles A. Mullart, for applicant. The Mayor declared the motion carried y, 6~0, Kubby attorne' absent. by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to ad RES. 96-258, Bk. 116, p. THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN XlV, IOWA CITY, IOWA. call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. Mayor declared the resolution 258, Affirmative adopted. A National Inspector Boose Moved by Edition of the be given first vote absent. The Mayor Moved by public hearing on a the northerly portion of City, Iowa, to the Court unanimously, 6~0, Kubby Moved by Norton, sac( resolution authorizing conveya~ portion of Shamrock Place the Court Hill Owners 6~0, Kubby absent. Moved by Norton City Code of Iowa Cit Section 6b therein to c Mormon Trek unanimous, 6~0, Kul Moved by was held on an Code with amendments, as the for discussion. ton, seconded by Vanderhc Electrical Code with am consideration. Affirr red the motion carr seconded by m ~mrock PI g the 1996 Edition of the City Electrical Code. Sr. Building that the ordinance adopting the 1996 rs, as the Iowa City Electrical Code, roll call vote unanimous, 6/0. Kubby to continue to September 24, 1996, a :onveyance of a four-foot wide tract of land from Apartments 3501-3560 Shamrock Place, Iowa The Mayor declared the motion carried by Thornberry, to defer to September 24, 1996, a of a four-foot wide tract of land from the northerly ,,nts, 3501-3560 Shamrock Place, Iowa City, Iowa, to The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, ]e the speed be given first absent. The yor ~rton, seconded by Baker, that the ordinance amending Title 9 of the Vehicles In Traffic" by amending Chapter 3, ~it on Benton Street between Keswick Drive and :e for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote the motion carried. hoef, that the ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances, and Fees," Cha 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines a Penalties" of the City Code, establish a special fare for high school and younger be given first vote for sideration. Parking & Transit Director Fowler for discussion. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Ma, the motion carried. M~ by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to RESClN RESOLUTION NO. 95-203 AND APPR( POSE[ AT 315 E. COLLEGE STREET representing the developer, and PCD Director Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Kubby absent. The adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt 260, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN. ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WELL PROJECT IN CONNECTION WITH THE WATER SUPPLY AND RES. 96-259, Bk. 116, p. 259, THE DESIGN OF THE PRO- Street Partners) Atty. Joe in present for discussion. declared the resolution 6-260, BK. 116, P. CITY CLERK TO APROVEMENTS FACILITIES Council Activities August 27, 1996 Page 6 PROJECT to Mid America Construction Co. for 8783,700.00. Affirmative roll call v( un8 nimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to defer to September 10, 1! a res Jtion authorizing execution of a letter of understanding between the City of City and ~e Elks Golf and Country Club regarding Foster Road extended and course chan in connection with the new water treatment plant. The Mayor ]red the unanimously, 6/0, Kubby absent. by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to appoint Cynthi ~, 2420 Bartelt Kathleen Renquist, 1000 Tower Ct.; and William Stewar S. Jamie Lane; to Housing & Community Development Comm. to fill three for three- year terms nding September 1, 1999. The Mayor declared the carried unani- mously, Jbby absent. The or noted the previously announced vacancies: ~g & Community Development ~m. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term end September 1, 1997. Council Norton noted the letter on the C~ Calendar from Doug Russell, Historic ~ervation Chairperson, regarding the Sta of Iowa's Historic Rehabili- tation Tax Exem .... \Program and questioned Council res After discussion Council agreed to send a lett~(, to Mr. Russell approving the rec Norton complimented the work of the citizens o~mmittee in reviewing concer~ regarding in the Housing and Inspection Services area Jnder the leadership of Jim Council Member crossings. The City Mgr. would have the City Engr. matter of cleaning Council Member east of Gilbert, had been Council discuss the matter of tras ~man questioned the pr, for repair of rough railroad it was the railroad obligation to repair the crossings but Council Vanderhoef also asked that the around train brk be investigated. reported he rough pavement on Burlington Street, down to re the roughness. Thornberry requested pick-up four unit apartment complexes, suggesting that the present requirement of Cit or more. 'rhomberry reported on a treat animals as well as we treat other Council Member Vanderhoef co a citizen's safety concern at the corn~ Council Member Baker Council work session on Septemb~ walking pedestrians on city side this. The City Mgr. and City suggested the matter be add restoration efforts of Jeff an( four units or less be increased to five units caught in a trap and encouraged citizens to tubers of society. mented Traffic Engr. Brachtel on his handling of hway 6 and Keokuk. ~e ICAD review proposal be scheduled for Bat question the legal status of joggers versus statin ~e had received a phone call concerning clarified both have equal status. The Mayor in ne~, cod newsletters. Baker praised the Clark for their ork on a house located at 317 South Dodge Street. Baker asked the Economic Ad City standards and guideli~ for financial aid be input. After discussion,~ouncil agreed to discuss session on September 9,~nd allow public discussion on S~ Mayor Novick re¢)orted that she had been notified of additional monies ~(~ing made available in the State of Act and stated LeaFh's office would keep the City Homebuilders Asso?ation will be forwarding comments on the November; noted construction on Melrose was preceding police officers during rush hours; updated Council on her Committee recommendations on on the formal agenda for public recommendations at their work tember 10. Representative Leach's office based on the Clean Water informed Council that the jilding Code to the City in ic moving with the aid of at the University reception for international students; reported on her visit to City ~'~h for a reception with Japanese students from our sister state; informed citizens of a mini-rydical school offered through the Universi!,y of Iowa running six weeks starting September"2~,4; stated the third annual Lt. Governor s Committee on Diversity will be held October 1~2; announced a CouncilActivities August27,1996 Page7 conference at the University on the uses of suffrage scheduled September 27-28; and reminded citizens the Iowa City Special Census started August 29 and census would be goil~g door-to-door in residential areas over the next 6 weeks to get an accur~ population Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 8:55 p.m. The declared the ion carried unanimously, 6/0, Kubby absent. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr,