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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 24, 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, Thomberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Mitchell, Karr, Franklin,
O'Neil, Head, Davidson, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-108, Side 2;
96-112 & 113, Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed Victory Temple Weekend - September 20-22, 1996; Domestic
Violence Awareness Month - October 1996, Regina Bailey accepted; Breast Cancer
Awareness Month - October 1996; Mammography Day - October 19, 1996; Fire Prevention
Week * October 6-12, 1996, Lt. Larry Kahler accepted.
The Mayor introduced Asst. City Atty. Dennis Mitchell and welcomed him to his first
Council meeting.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the following items and recommendations
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approvai of Official Council Actions of the special meetings of September 9 and
17, 1996, and the regular meeting of September 10, 1996, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. - July 9,
1996, August 20, 1996. Bd. of Adjustment- August 14, 1996. P&R Comm. - August 14,
1996. Airport Comm. -August 15, 1996.
Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Diamond Dave's Taco
Co., 1604 Sycamore St. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Mini Mart, 731 S.
Riverside Dr. Approving a Class E Liquor License for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 West.
Approving a Class E Beer Permit for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 West.
Resolutions, Bk. 116: RES. 96-267, p. 267, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT UNDER 49 U.S.C
5307 FOR TRANSIT OPERATING AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING. RES. 96-
268, p. 268, AUTHORIZING TFIE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
723 OAKLAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-269, p. 269, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE HIGHWAY 1/GILBERT STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT. RES. 96-270, p. 270, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AN AGREEMENT WITH MAIN STREET PARTNERS, AN IOWA PARTNERSHIP, FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PORTIONS OF COLLEGE AND
GILBERT STREETS IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-271, p. 271, APPROVING THE
PUBLIC HOUSING MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (PHMAP)
CERTIFICATION OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FY96. RES. 96-
272, p. 272, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A PARTIAL RELEASE AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE PUBLIC
WALKWAYS FOR VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH, PART 4A, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Floyde Pelkey regarding employment at City. Nancy Foother
indicating resignation from Design Review Committee. Christina Randall regarding
Friendship Street/Shamrock Drive Creek Channel Improvement Project. Bruce Randall
regarding Friendship Street/Shamrock Drive Creek Channel Improvement Project.
(Response memorandum from staff to Mr. and Mrs. Randall included in Council
packet.) Todd Janus regarding Mormon Trek / Abbey Lane Drainage Issues.
(Response memorandum from staff included in Council packet.) Cynthia Otis Charlton
regarding Shaw shooting incident. Leora Rew Houghton regarding Shaw shooting
incident. Sarah Barrash regarding Shaw shooting incident. David Baldus regarding
citizen review board. Jim Gilmore regarding Shaw shooting incident. John Nesbitt
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regarding Shaw shooting incident Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of
applicants for the following positions: Clerk/Typist o Solid Waste; Mass Transit
Operator; Parking Cashier; Treatment Plant Operator. John Nesbitt regarding planning
and development, and City Council Campaign for Election 1997. Bob Leutner in
response to John Nesbitt's letter on development. Dr. Shawn Lockhart regarding animal
control. Doris Walden regarding exotic animals. Jo Eland regarding exotic animals. The
Monday Forum regarding priorities for downtown. Mark Phillips and the Elks Trustees
regarding activities at the Elks Club.
Applications for Use of City Streets and Public Grounds: Wendy Thiessen,
Doctors' Ought to Care Dash - September 27, 1996.
Applications for Use of City Plaza: Ann Tdmble, Harkin Steak Fry tickets -
September 8, 1996. Susan Craig, "Exercise Your Right to Read-In Day" - October 3,
1996.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
The following individuals appeared regarding the proposed pet animal control
ordinance: Jo Eland, 820 E. Bloomington; Dr. Susan Goodner, 4649 Running Deer Ct. NE;
Arty. John Beasley, 321 E. Market St., representing Don Seydel; Roger Anderson, 1310 and
1421 Cedar St.; Stephen Vlastos, 1346 E. Bloomington St.; Baerbel (Babbs) Anderson, 1310
and 1421 Cedar St.; Ann Goetz, 1415 E. Davenport St.; Janet Goetz, 1415 E. Davenport St.;
Flora Cassiliano, 1176 Hotz Ave.; Josepha (Josie) Henderson, 928 Iowa Ave.; Maggie Conroy,
336 Magowan Ave.; Paul Terhaar, 804 N. Dubuque St.; Jean Rasmussen, 3151 Balfour St.;
Don Motrisen, 4248 Anderson Ave.; Rena Kelley, 2254 S. Riverside Dr.; Anna May Miller,
1333 Davenport St.; Jessie Singerman, 1176 Hotz Ave.; Mary Ann Rasmussen, 1346
Bloomington Ave.; John Kramer, 1409 E. Davenport St.; Terry Trueblood, 1339 E. Davenport
St.; Sara Kimble, 521 Kirkwood Ave.; Dr. Shawn Lockhart, 706 Diana Ct.; Mike Hajdu, 324 N.
Lucas; and Cynthia Larson. Animal Shelter Supr. Goodman present for discussion. Philip Zell,
Senior Center Comm., announced the hiring of Julie Seal as the new program specialist and
noted events planned for the 15th anniversary celebration. John Balmer, 10 Princeton Court,
questioned when Council would be scheduling discussion of city cemetery expansion. The
Mayor stated the a joint meeting with the P&R Comm. would be scheduled after minutes of the
last P&R meeting become available. Balmer offered condolences to the Eric Shaw family and
questioned actions of Council Member Kubby pdor to and at the Council meeting of September
10.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thomberry, to set a public hearing for October 8, 1996,
on a resolution approving the City-initiated annexation of an approximate five-acre tract
located west of Dubuque Street and south of the Iowa River (Glasgow). The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Baker and Lehman absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Nor[on, to set a public hearing for October 8,
1996, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use regulations of an
approximate five-acre tract, located west of Dubuque Street and south of the Iowa River, from
County RS, Suburban Residential, to P, Public (Glasgow). The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6~0, Baker absent.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting that
ORD. 96-3750, Bk. 39, p. 44, AMENDING THE CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT FOR
WESTPORT PLAZA LOCATED AT 855 HIGHWAY 1 WEST (Staples), be adopted at this time.
Tile Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Baker. Absent: None. Moved
by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance be voted on for final passage at this
time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5~2, with the following division or roll call
vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Baker, Kubby. Absent:
None. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to accept correspondence from Rick Berndt,
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September 24, 1996
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Shire Hattory. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the 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
Hometown Dairy), be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carded.
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 second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carded.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, that 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 second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thornberry, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick,
Vanderhoef. Nays: Baker. Absent' None.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to defer to October 8, 1996, a resolution
approving the Final Plat of Galway Hills, Part Three. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to
accept correspondence from Chades Mullen, attorney for the applicant, DAV-ED Limited. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-273, Bk. 116, p.
273, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF WOODLAND RIDGE, PART
ONE, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the City's Supplemental Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Grantee Performance Report for Fiscal Year 1996. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Grantee Performance Report for Fiscal Year 1996. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on the City of Iowa City Consolidated Plan (aka City Steps)
Annual Performance Report for Fiscal Year 1996 and authorizing the City Manager to submit
said report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-274, Bk. 116, p.274,
ADOPTING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY CONSOLIDATED PLAN (AKA CITY STEPS) ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID REPORT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the 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. No one appeared.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES 96-275, Bk. 116, p.275,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A FOUR-FOOT WIDE TRACT OF LAND FROM THE
NORTHERLY PORTION QF SHAMROCK PLACE APARTMENTS, 3501-3560 SHAMROCK
PLACE, IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO THE COURT HILL OWNERS ASSOCIATION. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter
3, Article B, entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fees," to clarify the notice procedures required
for the adoption of a project-specific tap-on fee, be given first vote for consideration.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carded.
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Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thomberry, to adopt RES. 96-276, Bk. 116, p. 276,
AUTHORIZING THE AIRPORT COMMISSION TO PROCEED WITH DEVELOPMENT OF
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT TO CONSTRUCT ADDITIONAL
HANGAR SPACE AT THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. Airport Mgr. O'Neil present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to defer to October 8, 1996, a resolution
eliminating the Traffic Engineering Division. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 2/5, with
Kubby and Norton voting "aye". Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thomberry, to adopt RES.
96-277, Bk. 116, p. 277, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING, STREETS, AND ENGINEERING DIVISIONS OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT AND THE JCCOG TRANSPORTATION PLANNING DIVISION OF THE
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. JCCOG Executive Director
Davidson present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Novick, Thomberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman,
Norton. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to defer to October 8, 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, 7~0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 96-278, Bk. 116, p. 278,
APPROVING A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND JOHNSON COUNTY REGARDING PRESERVATION OF THE
CORRIDOR FOR THE EXTENSION OF HIGHWAY 965 BETWEEN HIGHWAY 6 AND
HIGHWAY 1. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 512, with the following division of roll
call vote: Ayes: Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Lehman, Norton, Novick. Nays: Baker, Kubby.
Absent: None.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-279, Bk. 116, p. 279,
AMENDING "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICIES, STRATEGIES, AND ACTIONS FOR
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY" BY ADDING INDUSTRIES/TECHNOLOGIES OPPORTUNITY LIST
AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Council commended the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee for their efforts.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-280, Bk. 116, p. 280,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN TO THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, IOWA, AND
PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION, INC. FOR FUNDING, OPERATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF
THE LOCAL PUBLIC ACCESS FUNCTION. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick,
Vanderhoef. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Housing & Community
Development Commission - 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 pedod.
Council Member Norton noted the suggestion made by Janelie Rettig to have Fire and
Police work together on business contacts for each City establishment. The City Mgr. stated
staff will follow-up. Norton requested Council consideration of a request for funds for an
engineering study regarding the Hickory Hill/cemetery expansion issue. After discussion,
Council directed staff to proceed with the engineering review pdor to scheduling a joint meeting
with the P&R Comm. on the matter. Council Member Kubby requested staff research the issue
of an environmentally friendly cemetery pdor to the joint meeting also. Council Member Baker
requested the Commission also address the issue of City staying in the cemetery business.
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Norton noted the Housing Forum scheduled for October 23, and reported on his attendance at
the League of Iowa Municipalities meeting in Cedar Rapids the previous week.
Council Member Kubby reminded citizens of the Citizen forum sponsored by Iowa City
Press-Citizen entitled "Rebuilding Trust" scheduled September 26. She pointed out a recent
Press-Citizen editorial talking about the value of preserving historic places, and stated the
comments made about the Butler House were not true and encouraged the individuals to
confirm information before forming an opinion. Kubby noted the two letters from the RandalIs'
on the consent calendar concerning the Friendship Dr./Shamrock Drive Creek Channel
Improvement Project and requested a memo from the City Engr. concerning the project and
Council discussion be scheduled. Kubby requested the information concerning the City Low-
Income Assistance Programs be provided in larger print for ease in analyzing the material.
The Mayor stated she has requested the Human Services Director research federal program
income guidelines.
Council Member Lehman reported on his attendance at the gourmet dinner sponsored
by "Table to Table", a new organization where chefs volunteer their labor and local restaurants
and grocery stores donate food.
Council Member Thornberry read a letter complimenting an Iowa City Police Officer.
Thornberry stated a number of bus shelters were looking messy and requested action. After
discussion Council agreed to signage at the shelters informing alders that a container is on the
bus and to throw away trash in the container. Thomberry reported on a number of complaints
received when a train blocked the Hwy. 6 by-pass for 26 minutes on September 16. Asst. City
Atty. Mitchell stated that violates State law and recommended contacting the County Attorney.
Thornberry echoed the comments made by John Balmer eadier in the evening concerning the
actions of Council Member Kubby on September 10.
Council Member Vanderhoef requested further clarification on the downtown signage
question relating to proper name for the downtown area, Civic Plaza or City Plaza or Ped Mall.
The City Mgr. stated the ordinance calls the area the City Plaza but the ordinance could be
amended if Council is so inclined. Staff will follow. up. Vanderhoef clarified Council would be
discussing the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) at 7:00 p.m. on September 30, noting her
interest on getting information about the trails and parks. Vanderhoef reported that the City
was in the process of planting trees down at the soccer field and because the City had
received such a good bid more trees could be planted.
Council Member Baker thanked the City Mgr. for a copy of the Purple Ribbon
Committee on property taxation and requested a copy of the report be placed in the Public
Library. He reminded the public of a debate by the Iowa Debate Team at the Boyd Law
School auditorium scheduled November 7 with the topic being "Resolve that Iowa City should
act to revitalize its urban center". Baker reported on a City Council primary election in Seattle
when his son finished fourth.
The Mayor reminded citizens of the Special City Census currently underway, and the
Human Rights Breakfast scheduled October 10.
The City Mgr. reminded Council of the special work sessions scheduled September 30
on Capital Improvement Projects and on October 2 to finish up that discussion and fur[her
discussion of the police citizen review board.
Moved by Nor[on, seconded by Thomberry, to adjourn 10:25 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Manan K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/9/96
Iowa City City Council, special meeting,
7:00 p,m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker,
Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: None,
Moved and seconded to adjourn into ex-
ecutive session to discuss strategy with coun-
sel in matters that are presently in litigation or
where litigation is imminent where its disclo-
sure would be likely to prejudice or disadvan-
tage the position of the governmental body in
that litigation; and to discuss the purchase of
particular real estate only where premature
disclosure could be reasonably expected to
increase the price the governmental body
would have to pay for that property, the min-
utes and the tape recording of a session closed
under this paragraph shall be available for pub-
lic examination when the transaction discussed
is completed. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the special
meeting, 9:50 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. NOVICK, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/17/96
Iowa City CiW Council, special meeting,
7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker,
Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to
executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in
litigation or where litigation is imminent where
its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or
disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:30 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. NOVICK, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K' KARR' CITY CLERK ~ ~fpZ/~
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/10/96
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.
The Mayor proclaimed Sisters of Mercy
Week - September 22-28, St. Mary Josephus
accepted.
The Mayor read a statement from the City
Council regarding the August 30 (Eric Shaw)
shooting.
Moved and seconded that the following
items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as presented. Moved and seconded
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. '[he Consent Calendar was
adopted as follows:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the
regular meeting of August 27, as published,
subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: P&Z
Comm. * August 15, .
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public
hearing for September 24, on the City's
Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Repor~
for Fiscal Year . Setting a public hearing for
September 24, on the City's Supplemental
Community Development Block Grant
(FLOOD) Funds Grantee Performance Report
for Fiscal Year . Setting a public hearing for
September 24, on the City's Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Grantee
Performance Report for Fiscal Year 1996.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for
Brown Bottle Restaurant, 115 E. Washington
St. Class C Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop,
2221 Rochester Ave. Class C Beer Permit for
Sunset HandiMart, 1410 Willow Creek Dr.
Class C Beer Permit for T & M Mini Mart,
2601 Hwy. 6 E.
Resolutions, RES. 96-261, APPROVING
COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS
Official Council Actions
September 10, 1996
page 2
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CLAP) BUDGET.
RES. 96-262, 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.
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,
approved. Earl Rogers (VFVV #3949), poppies
for donations - September 6 & 7, approved.
Jill Kromminga, Ginter Avenue Block Party -
September 14, approved.
Applications for Use of City Plaza: Rachel
Zimmerman, register voters August 24,
approved. Eugene Bilyk (ISKCON), distribute
literature August 29-31, approved. Lisa
Barnes {DTA), Sidewalk Days - September 12-
15, approved. Regenia Bailey (DVIP),
Clothesline Display - October 8, approved,
Regenia Bailey (DVIP), distribute literature -
October 4, 10, 14, 22, and 28, 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.
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-Oriole; 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; Carletha
Baugh, 227 1/2 Gilbert; Tom Lewis; Ann
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September 10, 1995
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Silander; Howard Weinberg, 720 Walnut;
Keith Dampstar, 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.
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 85,5 Highway
1 West.
Moved and seconded 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
continuiW," for property located in the CC-2,
Community Commercial zone at 855 Highway
1 West, be given first vote for consideration.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinal~ce
vacating the portion of St. Matthias' Street
right-of-way located north of Dodge St. and
St. John's Allay, located between St.
Clement's Street and St. Matthias' St. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from:
Herbert Davis. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded the ordinance
vacating a portion of Lee Street, an
undeveloped right-of-way located between
River Street and Otto Street, be given first
vote for consideration. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled
UZoning,' Article H, entitled ~Industrial
Zones," Section 1, entitled UGeneral 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.
Official Council Actions
September 10, 1996
page 4
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 96-
3744, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14,
CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE
K, ENTITLED "ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATIONS," SECTION 1, ENTITLED
"SENSITIVE AREAS ORDINANCE."
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 96-
3745, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY
DESIGNATING 36 PROPERTIES AS IOWA
CITY HISTORIC LANDMARKS.
Moved by and seconded to adopt ORD.
96-3745, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14,
CHAPTER 6E, "ZONING," ARTICLE J,
"OVERLAY ZONES," BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION 5, ENTITLED "DESIGN REVIEW
OVERLAY ZONE (ODR)" OF THE CITY CODE.
Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Thomas Gelman. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to
September 24, a resolution approving a final
plat of Galway Hills, Part Three. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Public discussion was held on the
Economic Development Opportunity list and
Financial Assistance Eligibility Guidelines. 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 and seconded to defer to
September 24, 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 continue to
October 8, 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.
Moved and seconded to defer to October
8, 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 and seconded that the rule
requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage at two Council
Official Council Actions
September 1 O, 1996
page 5
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, 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 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
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. 9G-3748, 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. 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 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,
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
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September 10, 1996
page 6
FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND YOUNGER
STUDENTS, 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 to adopt RES. 96-
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. Moved
and seconded 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
properly owners from the area subject to the
Design Review Overlay Zone Ordinance. The
Mayor declared the motion to amend carried.
Moved and seconded to amend the by-laws
by deleting the last sentence on Page 1,
under Article I1, Membership. The Mayor
declared the motion to amend carried. The
Mayor declared the resolution and by-laws
adopted as amended.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96-
265, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION WiTH THE iOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
IOWA CLEAN AIR ATTAINMENT PROGRAM
FUNDS.
Moved seconded to adopt RES. 96-266,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN
THE CABLE TV DIVISION AND THE AFSCME
PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF
COMMUNITY PROGRAMMER.
Moved and seconded to defer to
September 24, a resolution authorizing the
Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an
agreement between the City of Iowa City,
iowa, the CiW of Coralville, Iowa, and Public
Access Television, Inc. for funding, operation,
and management of the local public access
function. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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 CiW Council to allow
for a 30 day advertising period.
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September 10, 1996
page 7
Moved and seconded to adjourn 12:15 p.m.
The Mayo~ 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
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
SuSmitted for publication 9/19/96
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
SEPTEMBER 9, 1996
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Woito, Karr. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 96-101, Side 1.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn into executive session to discuss
strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent
where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the
governmental body in that litigation; and to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only
where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the
governmental body would have to pay for that property, the minutes and the tape recording
of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the
transaction discussed is completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive
session 7:03 p.m.
Council returned to open session 9:47 p.m.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adjourn the special meeting, 9:50 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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
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: Arkins,
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, 7/0, 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 AGREEMEN1 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 415 DOUGLASS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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September 10, 1996
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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 12-15, 1996, approved. Regenia Bailey (DVlP), 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 Klinzm~n; 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; Carletha 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.
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September 10, 1996
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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 I 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.
Mattbias' 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
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September 10, 1996
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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, 2/5, 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 Beckoral,
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
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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 tho 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
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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 ATTAINMENT
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 I~UDGETED 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, and
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 tern 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
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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.
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
SEPTEMBER 17, 1996
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman,
Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staff members
present: Karr, Woito. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-108, side 1.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn to executive
session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in
litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to
prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that
litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive
session 7:31 p.m.
Council returned to open session 8:28.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 8:30 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members
present.
Naomi J. Novick, Mayor
Marian K, Karr, City Clerk