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Home My WebLink About1996-11-19 Minutes numberedSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. Clerk's Office, 356-5040. For a final official copy, contact the City COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 19, 1996 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Vanderhoef. Absent: Thornberry. Staffmembers present: Arkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin, HandBaker, Yucuis, Moreno, Gannon. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-137, Both Sides; and 96-138, Side 1. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn to executive session 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; and 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, 6~0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Council returned to open session 7:02 p.m. Mayor Novick acknowledged members present for the Eric Shaw candlelight vigil and_ ,~' noted their remarks would be presented at that time. Dianne Kaufman and Jim Shaw presented statements. The Mayor proclaimed City High Little Hawks Boys' Cross Country Team Recognition ,~ 3!_ Day - November 20, 1996. Coach Bud Williams and team members accepted; World AIDS Day - December 1, 1996. Joe Kayser, Linda Yanney, and Joe Wilson accepted. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizen Awards: Lincoln Elementary School: Allison Felder; Longfellow Elementary School: Gabe Middaugh, Julie Rabb, Anne Sullivan, Hanna Yeager. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or adopted, and/or adopted as amended: Approval o! Official Council Actions of the special meeting of November 4, 1996, '~<~'-~ as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - September 30, 1996. Bd. of Adjustment - October 9, 1996. P&Z Comm. - October 17, 1996. Design Review Comm. - October 28, 1996. Bd. of Library Trustees - April 25, .~,~ 1996, May 23, 1996, June 27, 1996, August 22, 1996, September 26, 1996, ~-~, October 15, 1996, October 24, 1996. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Sanctuary Restaurant,~,~'q l_ 405 S. Gilbert St. Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St. Special Class C Liquor License for India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St..,.~_~l~_ Refund for an unused portion of a Class E Liquor License for Drugtown #1, 521~LL Hollywood Blvd. Refund for an unused portion of a Class E Beer Permit for Drugtown ~,'~'~_ #1, 521 Hollywood Blvd. RES. 96-310, 8k. 116, p. 310, REFUND A CIGARETTE..'~z/~ PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for December 3, 1996, ordinance amending Title 4 of the City Code entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," Chapter 3 regarding outdoor service areas, and Title 10 entitled "Use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 3 regarding sidewalk cafes to reduce the different types and categories of estabhshments, and encourage more participation. Resolutions, Bk. 116: RES. 96-311, p. 311, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR .~<~ TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF 10WA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 518 BOWERY Council Activities November 19, 1996 Page 2 STREET, IOWA CITY, IQWA. RES. 96-312, p. 312, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WATER MAIN AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR D AND L SUBDIVISION. RES. 96- 313, p. 313, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, ARLINGTON L.C., AND WINDSOR RIDGE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION FOR PLACEMENT OF STREET SIGNS ON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE WINDSOR RIDGE DEVELOPMENT. Correspondence: Gary Watts - extension of Court Street, Sonia Ettinger planning. Bruce Glasgow - gas/oil pipeline. Gary Gussin - pedestrian bridge. Richard Gibson - pedestrian bridge. Memoranda from the Transportation Planner: Stop sign installation on Reno Street at Davenport Street; Right Lane Must Turn Right on the east approach of the intersection of Iowa Avenue and Riverside Drive; No Parking Loading Zone on the west side of Madison Street between Market Street and Jefferson Street; No Parking Any Time on Dodge Street Court; Loading Zones in the central business.--_.~.~ district; Parking prohibition on 2nd Street; Tow away Zone on Highway 6 West an~ Newton Road; Reserved parking for persons with disabilities at the intersection Church Street and Clinton Street, Petition regarding North/South alley in Strohm's'~j~ Addition (Martin Gaffey). Cathie Berglund regarding traffic light at West High School. Applications for Use of City Streets and Public Grounds: David Sears (Salvation Army) - November 14, 1996, - December 24, 1996, for the purpose of Christmas kettles. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5~0, Baker and Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. Jim Haverkamp, 808 Dewey St., invited the public to attend the annual meeting of the Public Access Television Board on November 21. Senior Center Commissioner Terri Miller, 452 N. 7th, updated Council on activities at the Center. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 14,__~ Chapter 6, Article J, entitled "Overlay Zones," Section 2, entitled "Planned Development Housing Overlay Zone (OPDH)," subsection D, entitled "Regulations," to indicate that parking reductions may be approved for non-residential uses as part of a Sensitive Areas Overlay rezoning, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 7, entitled "Land Subdivisions," Article A, entitled "General Subdivision Provisions," Section 4, entitled "Establishment of Control," pertaining to City review of subdivisions located within two miles of the City's boundaries, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article M, entitled "Accessory Uses and Buildings," Section 1, entitled "Permitted Accessory Uses and Buildings," to allow satellite receiving devices one meter or less in diameter in any yard or on the roof of any structure in residential areas, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article I, entitled "Public Zone," Subsection 4, entitled "Special Exceptions," to allow communications towers as a special exception in the P, Public zone, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 14,.~_~ "Z nin " Chapter 6, entitled o g, Article B, entitled "Zoning Definitions," to add definitions associated with wireless communications facilities, including "communications tower," Council Activities November 19, 1996 Page 3 "communications equipment building," and "communications station," be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to January 14, 1997 an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by changing the use reaulations of approximately 7.12 acres located west of Dubuque Street and south of the Iowa River, from County RS, Suburban Residential, to P, Public. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry absent. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to defer indefinitely 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. ~[he Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Thornberry absent. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance by sale and/or lease of land adjacent to the Elks Golf and Country Club. No one appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to defer indefinitely 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 unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry absent. A public hearing was held on three ordinances proposing rate increase or changes for water, wastewater and solid waste disposal fees. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Dennis Spencer, 607 Pepper Drive, appeared representing the Iowa City Home Builders Association opposing the cost of inbound meter reading devices (for new construction) being paid by the home builder, and suggesting the City incur costs for the system. Mr. Spencer presented letters from association members opposing the proposed cost being incurred by the builder. Water Supt. Moreno present for discussion. Lyone Fein, 605 E. Burlington, and Joan Tiemeyer, Home Builders Association, also appeared. Council requested information regarding the meter reading and billing process, advantages of the proposed system, and the effect on rates if the system is paid for by the City. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-314, Bk. 116, p. 314, ~- AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF 10WA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY FOR PARATRANSIT SERVICES DURING THE SECOND SIX MONTHS OF FY97. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. ,~ Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 96-315, Bk. 116, p. 315, _ AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE MELROSE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE II (HAWKINS DRIVE TO BYINGTON ROAD). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to defer indefinitely a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an Iowa Department of Transportation funding agreement for the construction of the Willow Creek Trail project. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry absent. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-316, Bk. 116, p. 316,_~'i RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION ($225,000 to Jeff, Carol & Eric Ebinger). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Bd. of Adjustment - One -~'~ vacancy to fill a five-year term ending January 1, 2002. Bd. of Appeals - One vacancy to fill a ~ five-year term ending December 31, 2001. Human Rights Comm.- Three vacancies to fill~_~ three-year terms ending January 1, 2000. P&R Corem. - Two vacancies to fill four-year terms ending January 1, 2001, and one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 1998. Council Activities November 19, 1996 Page 4 P&Z Comm. - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending May 1, 1998. St. Center Comm. - - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending December 31, 1999. These appointments will be made at the December 3, 1996, meeting of the City Council. Council Member Baker requested an update on the Police Citizen Review Board -~'~'.~ proposal. The City Mgr. stated another draft would be available for Council discussion the first week of December. In response to Baker the City Mgr. stated Council would be~ discussing a policy on graffiti that same meeting. Baker thanked City Mgr. Arkins for his letter_.'~J to the Governor regarding tax issues and requested the letter be made available to the media, along with the current Legislative Bulletin from the Iowa League of Cities. Baker referenced ?) discussion the previous evening with representatives from the University of Iowa concerning the proposed skywalk on Dubuque Street, and reiterated his desire to be firm on expectations on design and control of the skywalk. Council Member Vanderhoef questioned what could be done regarding stapling of ~__~ flyers to downtown poles. Lehman suggested discussing this matter with the Downtown Association and asking their assistance in policing poles in froot of their own businesses. Vanderhoef thanked the Design Review Committee for sorting and categories their own,~.-~ membership and encouraged them to look at membership changes in the future to reflect that a business category need not be an architect/designer. Council Member Lehman pointed out the article in the Press-Citizen regarding the~ individuals from Oakdale who had helped hang holiday lights on downtown trees, and suggesting utilizing the individuals for other community service projects. Council Member Kubby noted the letter from Washington Street neig;~bors concerning drainage problems on Ralston Creek on Council's November 4 agenda and questioned a City response. The City Mgr. stated staff was researching that matter in light of the Friendship/Shamrock drainage problem and will follow-up. Kubby noted a recent article in ~ ICON entitled "They Live On a Toxic Waste Site" and asked staff to follow-up on health ,ssues. Council Member Norton acknowledged the Downtown Strategy Committee forum held earlier noting their was a good turn out of people and ideas. He encouraged anyone with ideas .~C~/,~ to contact Committee members or the Planning Department. Norton assured citizens that the--,.z--L~ City was pursuing ideas to enhance the clean-up and security issues in the downtown area, ~c~ and encouraged public users, owners, and tenants to step-up their efforts. Norton thanked Monday Forum Group, Chamber, and Downtown Association for their efforts. In response to,.~(-)/~,- Norton, the City Mgr. stated the Monday Forum group has selected a blue and white logo City signs advertising the downtown area. Mayor Novick reported on her attendance at a seminar dealing with binge drinking and '-~(~ how universities are dealing with the issue, noting it was a nationwide problem. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, reconvene the executive session 9:25 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Thornberry absent. Council returned to open session 10:10 p.m. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Kubby, to adjourn 10:12 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6~0, Thornberry absent. Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Naomi J. Novick, Mayor CITY 01~ ~OD'A CITY INFORMATION PACKET November 8, 1996 IP1 IP2 IP3 November 13 WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS Agenda for November 13 Joint Meeting of Parks and Recreation Commission ands. City Council Memorandum from Parks and Recreation Director: Cemetery Expansion~ Engineering Report [Council packets only] Memorandum from Parks and Recreation Commission Chair to Mayor Pro Terr~ Lehman: Cemetery Discussion IP5 IP6 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Memorandum from City Manager: Request for Clarification of Capital~ Improvements Program Decision Making; ACT Area Traffic Signal and Street Extensions Memorandum from City Manager: Pending Issues for City Council Memorandum from City Clerk: Special Meetings for December IP8 IP9 IP10 IP1 1 IP12 IP13 IP14 Letter from Monday Forum to City Manager: Downtown Letter from University of Iowa President to City Manager: Welform ReforffL~ Legislation Memorandum from Marcia Klingaman: Neighborhood Council Meeting with U of I.~ President Design Review Committee Category Assignments Agenda for November 7, 1996, Informal and County Board of Supervisors Formal Meetings of the Johnsor~_ Brochure: Connecting Neighbors Memorandum from Assistant City Manager: Policy on Graffiti Information Packet November~, 1996 page 2 ~ Memo from City Arty. regarding the land cemetery use. east of Oakland Cemetery restricted to CITY OF IOWA CITY INFORMATION PACKET November 15, 1996 IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP9 IP10 IP1 1 IP12 IP13 November 18 Memorandum from Senior Planner: Pending List WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS Planning and Zoning Commission Work Program Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director: Biology Building Project Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director: House Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Improvements Program University of Iowa~C~. M grit gomery-Butler ~-~. ~ Director: Capital,_~ Preparation of Cost--~. Memorandum from City Engineer and Transportation Planner: Estimate for CIP Project No. 227: Sturgis Ferry Park Iowa River Corridor Trail from Burlington Street to Development Assistant Director:."~ {ClP): Extension of First Avenue Memorandum from Planning and Community Repriortization of Capital Improvements Program Summary of Related Issues Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director and Cit ~y_~__~ Engineer: Adoption of Traffic Calming Program Evaluation Criteria; Discussion of Penny Bryn Neighborhood (Teg Drive) Situation Memorandum from Finance Director: Review of City Council Direction from the October 21, 1996, Informal Meeting regarding Changes in Wastewater/VVater fees Memorandum from Finance Director: Public Hearing on Wastewater Fees ~ Memorandum from Finance Director: Public Hearing on,V~, t~ ...... Fees ~ Memorandum from Public Works Director to City Manager: Water Facility Improvements ~.O~ Memorandum from Lisa Handsaker to Steve Atkins: Deer Situation Des Moines Register Article: Deer: Dear or Danger? (Atkins) INFORMATION PACKET (continued) November 15, 1996 IP14 IP15 IP16 IP17 IP18 IP19 IP20 IP21 IP22 IP23 IP24 IP25 IP26 IP27 IP28 IP29 IP30 IP31 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Letter from Mayor to Iowa League of Cities Executive Director: Local Election Balloting Memorandum from City Manager: Chamber Legislative Positions - 1997 Memorandum from City Manager: Receipt of Gifts Letter from City Manager to The University of Iowa President: Police Memorandum from City Clerk: October 30, 1996, Council Work Session Memorandum from City Clerk: November 4, 1996, Council Work Session Memorandum from City Clerk: November 13, 1996, Council Work Session Memorandum to City Manager from Planning and Community Library Project Memorandum to City Manager from Parking and Transit Director: Mail-In-Only Nonpartisan Complaints regarding~-~(~ Development Director: Downtown Signs Memorandum from Transit Manager: Lakeside Bus Route Change Letter from Vida Brenner to City Manager: Assistance with Tree Clean-Up Agenda: Downtown Strategy Committee Meeting Cedar Rapids Gazette A:ticle: More Precision Needed in US Nose Count Article: FCC Clears Way for Wireless Evolution (Helling) Memorandum to City Manager from Parking and Transit Director and Transit Manager: Year-to-Date Usage and Revenue - Transit Memorandum from Fire Chief to City Manager: Live Fire Training Letter from Nancy Overstreet (Goodwill) to City Manager: Bus Stop on Boyrum Avenue Agenda for November 12, 1996, informal meeting of the Johnson County Board Supervisors 2 Information Packet November ]~, 1996 page 3 5 Agendas for the Board of Supervisors - 11/14/96, 11/19/96. Memo from City Clerk regarding revised meeting schedule for December. Copy of letter from City Manager to Iowa League of Cities regarding property tax proposals. Article: Crossed signals: Cities objec to cell towers. Memo from City Manager regarding Police Policy. Copy of letter from City Attorney to Gaulocher family regarding expansion of cemetery. Article: Davenport firefighters get new duty. Copy of the Transit information regarding Westwinds & Lakeside routes. Memo from City Mgr. regarding Video of Napolean Park - Archeological Review. 8 57