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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-12-17 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 DECEMBER 17, 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. Staffmembers present: Arkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin, Handsaker, Yucuis, McClure. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-149 and 150, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month Holiday Season 1996, Lights on for Life Day - December 20, 1996, Police Sgt. Linn accepted; City High Little Hawks Football Team Recognition Day - December 15, 1996, Coach Brown and Co-Captains Mitch Price & Jesse Holland accepted; Community Fitness Awareness Week - December 16-22, 1996, Peg McEIroy Fraser accepted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete item 3e(4) a resolution approving a license agreement for the temporary use of public property at 928-930 Iowa Avenue for the accommodation of a front porch overhang and encroachment on the Iowa Avenue right-of4way, from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. Approval of Official Council Actions of the special and the regular meetings of December 3, 1996, as 3ublished, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. - Novem- ber 25, 1996, December 2, 1996. Bd. o~ Adjustment - November 13, 1996. Civil Service Comm. - December 2, 1996. Historic Preservation Comm. - November 12, 1996. Bd. of Library Trustees - November 21, 1996. P&R Comm. - November 13, 1996. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 96-324, Bk. 116, p. 324, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for January 14, 1997, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY PARKING RAMPS FACILITY UPGRADE, CAPITOL AND DUBUQUE STREET RAMPS, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Union Bar, 121 E. College St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Jirsa's, 819 1st Ave. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Yen Ching Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum St. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Gabe's, 330 E. Washing- ton St. Approving a Special Class C Liquor License for Pizza Hut #402041, 127 Iowa Ave. Approving a Class B Beer Permit for Pizza Hut #402005, 1921 Keokuk St. RES. 96-325, Bk. 116, p. 325, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Commerce Center Restaurant, 325 E. Washington St. Resolutions, Bk. 116: RES. 96-326, p. 326, AUTHORIZING THE EXE- CUTION OF CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT, Council Activities December 17, 1996 page 2 RENTAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AND RENTAL VOUCHER PROGRAM. PROJECT NO. IA022CE0025. RES. 96-327, p. 327, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE ALLOWANCES FOR TENANT-FURNISHED UTILITIES AND OTHER SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY PRO- GRAMS. RES. 96-328, p. 328, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1918 HOLLY- WOOD BOULEVARD, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 96-329, p. 329, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1996 MAINTENANCE AND RE- PAIR PROJECT - CAPITOL STREET PARKING RAMP. RES. 96-330, p. 330, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1996 SANITARY AND STORM SEWER PROJECT. Correspondence: John Weber regarding pedicab insurance. Herbert W. Hethcote (F.I.R.S.T.) regarding Iowa River Corridor Trail. Casey Cook (F.I.R.S.T.) regarding Iowa River Corridor Trail. Dan Greenwald regarding TCI programming. James Clayton (The Soap Opera) regarding University pedestrian bridge. Shirley Wyrick (Downtown Strategy Committee) regarding University pedestrian bridge. Gary Louis regarding a traffic light at Melrose/West High School. Laurie Robinson (Johnson County Historical Society) regarding City support. Enoch and Mary Wood regarding Oakland Cemetery. Memoranda from the Civil Service Comm. regarding: Construction Inspector I; Emergency Communications Dispatcher; Housing Assistant; Maintenance Worker I - Recreation Center. Memoranda from the Transportation Planner: No Parking Anytime in 800 Block of Gilbert Court; Bus Stop in 900 Block of North Governor Street; Pedestrian Crossing on Melrose Avenue; Designation of Handicap Parking Space at 722 E. College Street; Parking Prohibition on Deforest Street Between Ash Street and Franklin Street. CenterSpace Committee regarding urban renewal parcel. Applications for Use of City Streets and Public Grounds: Steve Breese (Jingle Bell Run) - December 7, 1996, approved. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. Kubby requested staff report back on paint surfaces for murals in parking garages as part of the Parking Ramps Facility Upgrade Project, agenda item 2.c(1). The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-331, Bk. 116, p. 331, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPO- RARY USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AT 928-930 IOWA AVENUE FOR THE ACCOM- MODATION OF A FRONT PORCH OVERHANG AND ENCROACHMENT ON THE IOWA AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. John Kenyon, representing the Cedar Rapids Gazette, distributed and read a statement requesting the Council meeting of February 1 not be conducted in executive session but be open to the public. City Arty. Woito responded to Council questions and stated a written response would be prepared. Carol de Council Activities December 17, 1996 page 3 Prosse appeared regarding the Eric Shaw incident. Lane Wyrick, 2902 E. Court and Daryl Woodson, 658 S. Lucas, appeared and proposed a July 3 fireworks display at City Park. Terry Trenkamp, President of Jaycees, also appeared. The two groups will discuss the idea of two different shows or one combined event. Chineze Enekwechi, 835 Keswick Dr. and Jessica Joslyn, 811 10th Ave., appeared representing the West High School student body, requesting a traffic signal at the entrance to their school on Melrose. After discussion, Council directed staff to pursue installation of a light and contact the School District regarding paying a portion of the costs. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for January 14, 1997, on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations on a 40.7 acre parcel located on the north side of Rohret Road, east of Highway 218, from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to OSA-8. Sensitive Areas Overlay/Medium Density Single-Family Residential (Walden Hills). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating the north 12.5 feet of the F Street right-of-way for a distance of 75 feet immediately west of First Avenue (Pelsang). Arty. John Beasley appeared representing the applicant. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for January 14, 1997, on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," by changing the regulations pertaining to child care facilities. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending City Code Title 4, Entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," Chapter 3, entitled "Outdoor Service Areas; Seasonal, Five Day Or Fourteen Day Licenses And Permits," and Chapter 1, entitled "Definitions"; and Title 10, Entitled "Use Of Public Ways And Property," Chapter 3, entitled "Commercial Use Of Sidewalks," be given first vote for consid- eration. Individual Council Members expressed their views. City Clerk Karr present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending the City Code to replace all references to "Traffic Engineer" with "City Manager or Designee," be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Baker, 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 at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 96-3761, Bk. 39, p. 55, AMENDING TITLE 5, "BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2, "VEHICLES FOR HIRE," SECTION 2, "APPLICATION," OF THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING THE PLACE- MENT OF TAXICAB DECALS, 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 Baker, seconded by Norton, 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. Council Activities December 17, 1996 page 4 Moved by Norton, 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. 96-3762, Bk. 39, p. 56, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE E, ENTITLED "WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS INDIRECT DISCHARGE" TO CONFORM WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS ON METHODS TO DETERMINE POLLUTANT DISCHARGE LIMITS, 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 Norton, 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 Norton, seconded by Lehman, 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 increase water service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Mombers present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman, 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 increase wastewater service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given second vote for considera- tion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, 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 change and clarify certain solid waste disposal charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3 entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code by amending Article A, "General Provisions" by changing certain sections concerning utility account deposits and delinquency timeframes, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to defer indefinitely a resolution authorizing the acquisition of permanent and temporary construction easements for the construction of the Iowa River Corridor Trail - Burlington Street to Sturgis Ferry Park project. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 96-332, Bk. 116, p. 332, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE IOWA HIGHWAY 1 AND U.S. HIGHWAY 6 CURB RAMP CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Civil Engr. McClure present for Council Activities December 17, 1996 page 5 discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present, The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Comm. - One vacancy to fill a six-year term ending March 1, 2003; Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five*year term ending February 26, 2002. These appointments will be made at the January 14, 1997, meeting of the City Council. Council Member Baker noted the letter from Dean Schade, Iowa League of Cities, acknowledging the city's interest in mail-in ballots for local referendum and suggesting contact be made with local legislators to sponsor such legislation. The Mayor will follow up. Baker raised concerns regarding the proposed University skywalk across Dubuque Street. After discussion, Council agreed to have the Mayor write a letter to the University alerting them to concerns and notifying them that the issue will involve public discussion, Council Member Vanderhoef reviewed upcoming events in observance of Martin Luther King's Birthday and encouraged citizens to attend the programs. Council Member Thornberry reminded citizens of the 6th Annual Business Fair "Walk of the Stars-Walk on the Wild Side" scheduled January 17-19 and stated elected officials would be working in the elected official booth. He noted the Mayor's proclamation for "Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month". Thornberry stated his frustration with TCI's program changes and encouraged citizens to write to TCl directly with their concerns. Asst. City Mgr. Helling presented information. Council agreed to write a letter to TCI regarding the changes. Council Member Lehman wished everyone a joyous holiday season and a happy new year. Council Member Kubby requested a written explanation of transit changes to night routes, noting that she assumed all night routes would be shortened by one hour and found that some routes were shortened in the middle of evening. She requested Council re-examine the issue after the memo is received. Kubby noted her concerns regarding the methane gas situation at the Transit Building. Kubby requested the Downtown Association, Monday Forum, and Downtown Strategy Committee receive a copy of the December 12 City Manager memo on downtown projects. Kubby requested Council send a letter to City employee Carol Porch, assisted housing clerk-typist, who was struck by a car escorting a client across the street. Council Member Thornberry thanked city employees for grinding down the bump on North Dodge near Hy-Vee. Council Member Norton questioned the procedure for placement of sidewalks in existing areas of the City. The City Mgr. stated in the past the City has proposed special assessments to residents. Norton will provide a list of possible locations to the City Mgr. Norton requested consideration of additional incentives for historic preservation, historic landmark, and conservation district improvements. Kubby suggested the matter be scheduled during budget discussions. Council Activities December 17, 1996 page 6 Mayor Novick distributed a letter from the Citizen Aid Ombudsman for the State of Iowa, noting his office may be a possible way for a citizen to appeal a Police Citizen Review Board decision. The Mayor also distributed a revised copy of the resolution supporting state preemption of local tobacco ordinances and stated she would be sending copies to other Johnson County local governments for their consideration. The resolution will be placed on the January 14 agenda. City Arty. Woito referenced the letter from Judge Gerard concerning com- munity service, and reported the judges were pleased with the idea. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 9:50 p.m.. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Nac{mi J~lo~ick, Mayor 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 -12/3/96 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, ,5:00 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 the purchase of par- ticular real estate only where premature disclo- sure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and tape recording of a session closed under this para- graph shall be available for public exam[nation when the transaction discussed is completed; and to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litiga- tion 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 the spe- cial meeting 5:40 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 Submitted for publication - 12/12/96. Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the CiW Clerk's Office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 12/3/96 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 presented the Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Robert Lucas Elementary School: Jenna Dibbern, Tom Leila, Lisa Morano. 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 3e(4) a resolution authorizing the adoption of the allowances for tenant-furnished utilities and other services for the Iowa City Housing Authority programs; and item 3e(5) a resolution authorizing the adoption of the revised voucher payment standards for the Iowa City Housing Authority voucher program, from the Consent Calendar and consider as separate items: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of November 19, as published, subject to corrections, as recom- mended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Corem. - October 10. P&Z Comm. October 17, November 7, Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Care, 1411 S. Waterfront Dr. Class C Liquor License for Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Dr, Special Class C Liquor License for Country Kitchen of Iowa City, 1402 Gilbert St. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $10,284,276.02 for the period of October 1 through October 31, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Resolutions: RES. 96-317, AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) GRANT TO OBTAIN FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A PROFESSIONAL Official Council Actions December 3, 1996 Page 2 SURVEY AND EVALUATION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES WITHIN A PORTION OF THE LONGFELLOW NEIGH- BORHOOD. RES. 96-318, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL PROJECT, IOWA MEMORIAL UNION BRIDGE TO IOWA AVENUE. RES. 96- 319, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE CON- STRUCTION OF THE ABBEY LANE SANI- TARY SEWER PROJECT. Correspondence: John Weber regarding pedicab insurance. Bill Kidwell (Windsor Ridge Homeowners Association) regarding speed limits on American Legion Road. Joe Eichelberger regarding Oakland Cemetery. Betty Sedlacek regarding Oakland Cemetery. Fran Jensen (Iowa City & Coralville Convention and Visitors' Bureau) regarding hotel/motel tax revenues. The Monday Forum regarding security and enforcement for Central Business District. Dean A. Spina, Bradley & Riley, P.C., regarding request for an independent investigation, Yeggy property. Three letters from Monday Forum regarding the library; university pedestrian bridge on Dubuque St.; and graffiti. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer to December 17, a resolution authorizing the adoption of the allowances for tenant-furnished utilities and other services for the Iowa City Housing Authority programs. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 320, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE REVISED VOUCHER PAYMENT STANDARDS FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY VOUCHER PROGRAM. Carol DeProsse and Jay Shaw appeared regarding the Eric Shaw incident. John Weber, Jawbone Pedicab Company, appeared requesting a reduction in the City's insurance liability requirements for pedicabs. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for December 17, on an ordinance vacating the north 12.5 feet of the F Street right-of-way for a distance of 75 feet immediately west of First Avenue. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on prior to the meeting at which it is to Official Council Actions December 3, 1996 Page 3 be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 96-3756, 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 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 motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 96- 3757, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 7, ENTITLED "LAND SUBDIVISIONS," ARTICLE A, ENTITLED "GENERAL SUBDIVISION PROVISIONS,~ SECTION 4, ENTITLED 'ESTABLISHMENT OF CONTROL," PERTAIN- ING TO CiTY REVIEW OF SUBDIVISIONS LOCATED WITHIN TWO MILES OF THE CITY'S BOUNDARIES. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 96- 3758, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED 'ZONING," ARTICLE M, ENTITLED ~ACCESSORY USES AND BUILDINGS," TO AMEND THE LOCATION RESTRICTIONS OF SATELLITE RECEIVING DEVICES. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 96- 3759, 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. L¥one Fein, 605 E. Burlington, appeared. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 96- 3760, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE B, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS," TO ADD DEFINITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH WIRELESS COMMUNI- CATIONS FACILITIES, INCLUDING "COMMUNICATIONS TOWER," "COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BUILD- ING," AND "COMMUNICATIONS STATION." The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending City Code Title 4, entitled *Alcoholic Beverages," Chapter 3, entitled 'Outdoor Service Areas; Seasonal, Five Day or Fourteen Day Licenses and Permits," and Chapter 1, entitled "Definitions"; and Title 10, entitled "Use of Public Ways and Property,' Chapter 3, entitled 'Commercial Use of Official Council Actions December 3, 1996 Page 4 Sidewalks." L¥one Fein, 605 E. Burlington, and Dean DeSchepper, Panchero's, appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Dean DeSchepper, General Manager for Panchero's Inc. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 321, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO SUITE 160, OLD CAPITOL MALL, 201 S. CLINTON STREET. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 322, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HEITMAN PROPERTIES, LTD., MANAGER OF OLD CAPITOL CENTER . Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 96- 323, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR TEMPORARY USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES AND FOR ONGOING USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CHILLED WATER SYSTEM. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14 Chapter 3 entitled "City Utilities," Article E, entitled "Wastewater Treatment Works Indirect Discharge" to conform with federal regulations on methods to determine pollutant discharge limits, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title §, "Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2, "Vehicles for Hire," Section 2, "Application," of the City Code by amending the placement of taxicab decals, be given first vote for consideration. 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 increase water service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Tom Bockenstedt, B&H Builders. 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 increase wastewater service charges and fees In Iowa City, Iowa, Official Council Actions December 3, 1996 Page 5 be given first vote for consideration. 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 change and clarify certain solid waste disposal charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3 Entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code by amending Article A, "General Provisions" by changing certain sections concerning utility account deposits and delinquency timeframes, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Airport Comm. - One vacancy to fill a six-year term ending March 1, 2003; Johnson CounW/Iowa CiW Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term ending February 26, 2002. These appointments will be made at the January 14, meeting of the City Council. Moved and seconded to appoint Kate Corcoran, 6 Heather Circle, to the Bd. of Adjustment for a five-year term ending January 1, 2002. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to re-appoint Thomas Werderitsch, 3 Evergreen Place, to the Bd. of Appeals for a five-year term ending December 31, 2001. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to appoint Dereck A. Hall, 808 Benton Dr. //33, Jan Warren, 815 N. Johnson St., and Mary Theisen, 715 N. Linn St. #3, to the Human Rights Corem. to fill vacancies for three-year terms ending January 1, 2000. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to appoint to the P&R Comm.: Barbara Endel, 1404 Buresh Ave., for an unexpired term ending January 1, 1998, and re-appoint Matthew Pacha, 3110 E. Washington St., and appoint Kathryn Wallace, 39 Audubon Place, for four-year terms ending January 1, 2001. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to appoint Pam Ehrardt, 1029 E. Court St., to the P&Z Corem. for an unexpired term ending May 1, 1998. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Official Council Actions December 3, 1996 Page 6 Moved and seconded to appoint Bebe Bellantyne, 230 Elizabeth St., and re-appoint Terri Miller, 452 N. Seventh St., to the Sr. Center Comm. to fill vacancies for three*year terms ending December 31, 1999. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn 11:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/NAOMI J. NOVlCK, MAYOR s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK Submitted for publication 12/12/96 cclerk/cc1203b.nws/doc 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 DECEMBER 3, 1996 Iowa City City Council, special meetir~g, 5:00 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 Tapes 96-138, side 2. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn into 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 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 liti- gation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 5:07 p.m. Council returned to open session 5:38 p.m. Moved by Baker, seconded by Kubby, to adjourn the special meeting 5:40 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 DECEMBER 3, 1996 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Novick presiding. Council Members p~esent: Baker, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staff Members present: Arkins, Helling, Mitchell, Karr, Schoon, Franklin, Boothroy, Handsaker, Schmadeke, Fosse, Yucuis. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 96-138, Side 2; 96-140 & 141, Beth Sides; 96-142, Side 1. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Robert Lucas Elementary School: Jenna Dibbem, Tom Lalla, Lisa Morano. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, that the following items and recommen- dations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete item 3e(4) a resolution authorizing the adoption of the allowances for ten- ant-furnished utilities and other services for the Iowa City Housing Authority programs; and item 3e(5) a resolution authorizing the adoption of the revised voucher payment standards for the Iowa City Housing Authority voucher program, from the Consent Calendar and consider as separate items: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of November 19, 1996, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. - October 10, 1996. P&Z Comm. - October 17, 1996, November 7, 1996. Permit Motions: Approving a Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Care, 1411 S. Waterfront Dr. Approving a Class C Liquor License for Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Dr. Approving a Special Class C Liquor License for Country Kitchen of Iowa City, 1402 Gilbert St. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $10,284,276.02 for the period of October I through October 31, 1996, as recommended by the Finance Di- rector subject to audit. Resolutions, Bk. 116: RES. 96-317, p. 317, AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) GRANT TO OBTAIN FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A PROFESSIONAL SURVEY AND EVALUATION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES WITHIN A PORTION OF THE LONGFELLOW NEIGHBORHOOD. RES. 96-318, p. 318, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL PROJECT, IOWA MEMORIAL UNION BRIDGE TO IOWA AVENUE. RES. 96-319, p. 319, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ABBEY LANE SANITARY SEWER PROJECT. Correspondence: John Weber regarding pedicab insurance. Bill Kidwell (Windsor Ridge Homeowners Association) regarding speed limits on American Legion Road. Joe Eichelberger regarding Oakland Cemetery. Betty Sedlacek regard- ing Oakland Cemetery. Fran Jensen (Iowa City & Coralville Convention and Visitors' Bureau) regarding hotel/motel tax revenues. The Monday Forum regarding security and enforcement for Central Business District. Dean A. Spina, Bradley & Riley, P.C., regarding request for an independent investigation, Yegg¥ property. Three letters from Monday Forum regarding the library; university pedestrian bridge on Dubuque St.; and graffiti. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to defer to December 17, 1996, a resolution authorizing the adoption of the allowances for tenant-furnished utilities and other services Council Activities December 3, 1996 Page 2 for the Iowa City Housing Authority programs. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 96-320, Bk. 116, p. 320, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE REVISED VOUCHER PAYMENT STANDARDS FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY VOUCHER PROGRAM. Moved by Vanderhoef, to amend the effective date to February 1, 1997. The motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to amend the effective date to January 1, 1997. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 2/5, with Vanderhoef and Thornberry voting "Aye." The Mayor declared the original resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, Novick, Baker, Kubby. Nays: Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Carol DeProsse and Jay Shaw appeared regarding the Eric Shaw incident. John Weber, Jawbone Pedicab Company, appeared requesting a reduction in the City's insurance liability requirements for pedicabs. Council requested the matter be scheduled for Council work session of December 16. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for December 17, 1996, on an ordinance vacating the north 12.5 feet of the F Street right-of-way for a distance of 75 feet immediately west of First Avenue (Pelsang). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 96-3756, Bk. 39, p. 50, 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 voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes; Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Baker, Lehman. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 96-3757, Bk. 39, p. 51, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 96-3758, Bk. 39, p. 52, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE M, ENTITLED "ACCESSORY USES AND BUILDINGS," TO AMEND THE LOCATION RESTRICTIONS OF SATELLITE RECEIVING DEVICES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Lehman, to adopt ORD. 96-3759, Bk. 39, p. 53, 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. Lyone Fein, 605 E. Burlington, appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 96-3760, Bk. 39, p. 54, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE B, ENTITLED Council Activities December 3, 1996 Page 3 "DEFINITIONS," TO ADD DEFINITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES, INCLUDING "COMMUNICATIONS TOWER," "COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BUILDING," AND "COMMUNICATIONS STATION." Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending City Code Title 4, entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," Chapter 3, entitled "Outdoor Service Areas; Seasonal, Five Day or Fourteen Day Licenses and Permits," and Chapter 1, entitled "Definitions"; and Title 10, entitled "Use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 3, entitled "Commercial Use of Sidewalks." Lyone Fein, 605 E. Burlington, and Dean DeSchepper, Panchero's, appeared. Asst. City Arty. Mitchell and City Clerk Karr present for discussion. Council directed staff to remove microwave oven from the restaurant definition; add language to Section Vl to clarify sidewalk cafes on top of sidewalk must provide suitable access to persons with disabilities; and remove the present and proposed sunset clause in Section VIII. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Dean DeSchepper, General Manager for Panchero's Inc. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-321, Bk. 116, p. 321, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO SUITE 160, OLD CAPITOL MALL, 201 S. CLINTON STREET (Taco Bell). Economic Development Planner Schoon present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/O, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 96-322, Bk. 1 16, p. 322, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HEITMAN PROPERTIES, LTD., MANAGER OF OLD CAPITOL CENTER (Taco Bell). Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declarod the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, Novick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Lehman. Nays: Baker, Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Lehman, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 96-323, Bk. 39, p. 323, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR TEMPORARY USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES AND FOR ONGOING USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CHILLED WATER SYSTEM. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 14 Chapter 3 entitled "City Utilities," Article E, entitled "Wastewater Treatment Works Indirect Discharge" to conform with federal regulations on methods to determine pollutant discharge limits, 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 Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title ,5, "Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2, "Vehicles for Hire," Section 2, "Application," of the City Code by amending the placement of taxicab decals, be given first vote for consideration. City Clerk Karr present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, 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 increase water service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor Council Activities December 3, 1996 Page 4 declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from Tom Bockenstedt, B&H Builders. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Lehman, 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 increase wastewater service charges and fees In Iowa City, Iowa, 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 Norton, seconded by Kubby, 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 change and clarify certain solid waste disposal charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3 Entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code by amending Article A, "General Provisions" by changing certain sections concerning utility account deposits and delin- quency timeframes, be given first vote for consideration. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Airport Comm. - One vacancy to fill a six- year term ending March 1, 2003; Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year term ending February 26, 2002. These appointments will be made at the January 14, 1997, meeting of the City Council. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to appoint Kate Corcoran, 6 Heather Circle, to the Bd. of Adjustment for a five-year term ending January 1, 2002. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to re-appoint Thomas Werderitsch, 3 Evergreen Place, to the Bd. of Appeals for a five-year term ending December 31, 2001. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to appoint Dereck A. Hall, 808 Benton Dr. #33, Jan Warren, 815 N. Johnson St., and Mary Theisen, 715 N. Linn St. #3, to the Human Rights Comm. to fill vacancies for three-year terms ending January 1, 2000. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to appoint to the P&R Comm.: Barbara Endel, 1404 Buresh Ave., for an unexpired term ending January 1, 1998, and re-appoint Matthew Pacha, 3110 E. Washington St., and appoint Kathryn Wallace, 39 Audubon Place, for four-year terms ending January 1, 2001. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to appoint Pain Ehrardt, 1029 E. Court St., to the P&Z Comm. for an unexpired term ending May 1, 1998. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, to appoint Bebe Bellantyne, 230 Elizabeth St., and re-appoint Terri Miller, 452 N. Seventh St., to the Sro Center Comm. to fill vacancies for three-year terms ending December 31, 1999. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present. Council Member Baker requested an update of the traffic light at ACT and North Dodge, and will follow-up with the City Engr. In response to Baker, Council agreed to re- open the work session for discussion of the Police Citizen Review Board after the formal meeting. Council Member Vanderhoef stated she was pleased to hear the City was purchas- ing five replacement transit buses and retrofitting six others from reserve funds, and Council Activities December 3, 1996 Page 5 questioned other uses for the reserve. The City Manager complimented Parking and Transit Director Fowler on their efforts and stated additional needs are being explored. Kubby requested an update on the methane gas at the Transit building. The City Manager will prepare an update. Vanderhoef noted the letter from Bill Kidwell, Windsor Ridge Homeowners Assn., regarding speed limits on American Legion Road. Staff will follow-up. Vanderhoef complimented staff on the installation of a bus shelter in the Boyrum/Southgate area, and congratulated the City Manager on his appointment to the Policy Committee for the Iowa League of Cities. Council Member Thornberry asked if the traffic count has been completed at Gilbert & Kirkwood. The City Manager will follow-up. Council Member Lehman complimented the road crews for their work after the recent snow. Mayor Novick noted the response by city crews to a water main break also. Council Member Kubby reminded Council of her desire to be replaced as Council representative to HACAP, and asked if anyone could attend the first human services budget hearing in her absence on December 5. Kubby noted the three letters from the Monday Forum group distributed the previous evening and questioned a response. Council asked that they be officially asked to attend the budget review sessions and public hearing. Thornberry questioned whether business owners could hire private walking police or off- duty officers. The City Manager responded they could hire private security owners but the question of hiring off duty officers could involve police contract language and would have to be investigated. Kubby noted the November 21 memo from Asst. PCD Director Davidson and City Engr. Fosse regarding traffic calming issues and requested clarification on three issues. Staff will follow-up. Council Member Norton asked if their was Council interest in attending a state briefing on emergency management issues. After discussion a majority of Council expressed interest. Norton will follow-up. Norton noted concerns regarding installation of a traffic light at West High School, and requested more information on the liability if the light is installed even though state DOT warrants are not met. Council noted previous discussions with the school district to share the costs, and the unwillingness of the district to do so. Council directed staff to draft a letter to the school district requesting a partner- ship for review by Council at their next meeting, and encouraged interested citizens to discuss the matter with the School Board. Norton noted the joint meeting with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors scheduled December 4 and the local option sales tax issue is one item scheduled for discussion. Norton reported on his tour of industrial expansion areas, and thanked the City Attorney for her letter regarding community service. Mayor Novick passed along a postcard received from former Mayor Susan Horowitz on her recent visit to Japan, and distributed copies of recent tourism materials on the State of Iowa, Novick reported on her visit to the Art Museum and the moving display of the AIDS quilt. Novick stated she received a request to lobby state government on local control of tobacco from the American Cancer Society and will place the information in Council's next packet, She reported that the urban mayors will be discussing local property tax with the Governor on Friday. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 11:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Naomi J. Novick, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk