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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-06-16 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 JUNE 16, 1998 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Winstead, Schoon, McClure, Fowler, Trueblood, Schoenfelder, D'Neil, Franklin. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 98-73, Side 2; 98-77, Both Sides. The Mayor read a Special Proclamation acknowledging the performance of the Iowa City City Council at the Ronald McDonald Fund-Raiser. Iowa City Kickers representatives Pete Carrillo and Doug Ginsberg presented a $60,000 check to the City, in final payment of the organizations ~200,000 pledge to the City soccer fields. The Mayor recognized the following individuals who have served on Iowa City Boards and Commissions: Airport Commission: John Penick and Richard Blum; Animal Control Advisory Board: Julie Seal; Board of Adjustment: Pat Eckhardt; Board of Library Trustees: Margaret Cox; Broadband Telecommunications Commission: Howard Vernon III; Civil Service Commission: Lon Moeller; Design Review Committee: Mark Anderson, Clara Swan, and Daryl Woodson; Historic Preservation Commission: Ruedi Kuenzli, Michael Pugh, and John Shaw; Housing and Community Development Commission: Ann Donovan, Charles Eastham, and David Purdy; Human Rights Commission: Pamela Dautremont, Dereck Hall, and Mary Theisen; Planning and Zoning Commission: George Starr; Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission: Catherine Pugh and Jim Pugh; Senior Center Commission: Robert Kemp. The Mayor proclaimed June as Pride Month, Dawn Kirshmann accepted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of May 26, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Civil Service Comm.- May 20 Accept the certified lists for the positions of Fire Battalion Chief and Fire Captain. Housing & Community Development Comm. - April 16 Approve the changes to the Section 8 Administrative Plan and the Public Housing Admissions and Occupancy Plan as amended. Bd. of Adjustment - May 13. Bd. of Appeals - April 6. Historic Preservation Comm. - May 14, 1998 Human Rights Comm. - April 27, May 18. Library Bd. of Trustees - April 23. P&R Comm. - May 13. P&Z Comm. - May 21. PCRB - May 20 Receive PCRB Public Reports//98-8 and//98-9 and receive PCRB Report of Summary Dismissal of//98-10. Public Art Advisory Comm. - May 4, May 7, June 4. Council Activities June 16, 1998 Page 2 Revisions were made to the by-laws after the joint meeting with Council. By-Laws should be forwarded to the Rules Committee for review. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - April 15. Sr. Center Comm. - April 21. Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for The Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St. Class C Liquor License for Dublin Underground, 5 S. Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market St. Class C Liquor License for VFW Weeks-Van Eck Post 3949, 609 Hwy 6 East. Special Class C Liquor License for Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Hwy 6 West. Outdoor Service Area for Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Hwy 6 West. Class C Beer Permit for Tobacco Outlet Plus #537, 90 Sturgis Corner Dr. RES. 98-193, Bk. 119, p. 193, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. RES. 98-194, Bk. 119, p. 194, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. Class C Liquor License for Augies Down-Town, 13 S. Linn St. Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-195, p. 195, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND LITTLE DONKEYS, INC. D/B/A/ PANCHERO'S FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~. RES. 98-196, p. 196, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 421 CRESTVIEW AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-197, p. 197, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1804 HANNAH JO COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-198, p. 198, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, PROMISSORY NOTE AND MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 741 DEARBORN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-199, p. 199, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING RENTAL REHABILITATION LOAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 914 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-200, p. 200, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING RENTAL REHABILITATION LOAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 631 EAST DAVENPORT STREET/329 NORTH DODGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-201, p. 201, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE QF A LIEN REGARDING A 1 O- YEAR, NO-INTEREST DEPRECIATION LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 617 KEOKUK COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-202, p. 202, Council Activities June 16, 1998 Page 3 ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MELROSE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE II (HAWKINS DRIVE TO BYINGTON ROAD) [PROJECT NO. STP-U-3715(7)--70-52]. RES. 98-203, p. 203, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MELROSE AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE I (PROJECT NO. BRM-3715(2)--8N-52). RES. 98-204, p. 204, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR 1998 COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CLAP). RES. 98-205, p. 205, RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES. RES. 98-206, p. 206, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for July 7 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLLECTOR WELLS LOWER TERMINUS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Correspondence: John & Carol Ries regarding Highland Avenue. David Grady regarding Teg Drive traffic calming. Jeff Gillitzer regarding Kirkwood Avenue stop sign. David Nordstrom (HandiMart Food Stores) regarding smoking. Adam Burke regarding PATV. Ren~ Paine regarding PATV. Tammy Porter regarding sponsors. Catherine Weingeist (DTA) regarding Library/CenterSpace Project. Catherine Weingeist (DTA) regarding Iowa Avenue Streetscape Project. Catherine Weingeist (DTA) regarding Downtown Investment Initiative and Renovation Plan. Isaac Burns regarding skatepark. JCCQG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding: Parking Prohibition on the 900 Block of N. Gilbert Street; Installation of Yield Signs on Western Road at California Avenue; Modification of Two-Way Center Left Turn Lane on Melrose Avenue from Melrose Court to S. Grand Avenue; Lane Designation Changes at the Intersection of Kirkwood Avenue and Gilbert Street. Civil Service Cornre. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Construction Inspector I; Fire Battalion Chief; Fire Captain; Emergency Communications Dispatcher; Maintenance Worker II - Landfill; Maintenance Worker III - Parks; Special Projects Inspector I; Special Projects Inspector II. Sally Crowe regarding Teg Drive. Larry Karniki regarding Teg Dr. speed humps. Harold Adams regarding Teg Dr. Johnson County Task Force on Aging regarding public housing assistance. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The following individuals appeared regarding Public Access Television: Christine Randall, Chairperson of PATV Board of Directors, 3328 Shamrock Drive; Julie Spencer; Jerry McKune, 2220 Muscatine; Doug Aliaire, 233 Highland Dr.; Jean Shoots; Jeff Showalter, 1225 S. Riverside Dr.; Michael Mallie, 1209 Diane; and Mark McCusker. The Mayor stated he would work with Ms. Randall to coordinate a meeting of the PATV Board of Directors and the City Council. The following individuals appeared representing the Johnson County Citizens for Council Activities June 16, 1998 Page 4 Tobacco Free Youth (JCCTFY): Eileen Fisher, 3722 Hummingbird Lane SE and Rhys Jones, 708 McLean. Council requested Police Chief Winkelhake report back on the proposal. Senior Center Commission Member Terri Miller updated Council on activities of the Commission and at the Center. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for July 7 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article A, Zoning Title, Purpose and Scope, Section 4, Scope, to allow more than one principal building on a lot for religious institution uses permitted by special exception in RS zones and the RNC-12 zone (Regina). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for July 7 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article K, Environmental Regulations, Section 1, Sensitive Areas Ordinance, to add a retention requirement for woodlands in Factory-Built Housing Residential (RFBH) zones. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for July 7 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 22.20 acres from Public (P) to Public/Intensive Commercial (P/CI-1) for property located at 1801 S. Riverside Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for July 7 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation for 6.53 acres from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) zone to Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-5) zone for property located at 2727 Rochester Avenue (Green Mountain Meadow). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Champion, to continue to July 7 a public hearing on an ordinance vacating Second Avenue Court, located between First Avenue and Second Avenue, north of Muscatine Avenue (Walgreen's). David Darr and Doug Brown, The Place Commercial Real Estate, appeared. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from David Darr, The Place. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor wished Council Member Vanderhoef a Happy Birthday. A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating the northern 200 feet of the alley between Lafayette Street and Benton Street, west of Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa (Hawkeye Lumber Company). Atty. Ralph Neuzil, representing Hawkeye Lumber, appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Q'Donnell, 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. 98-3834, Bk. 41, p. 14, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, ARTICLE T, NONCONFORMING Council Activities June 16, 1998 Page 5 USES, STRUCTURES AND LAND, SECTION 5, BY CHANGING THE REGULATION OF NONCONFORMING LOTS QF RECORD, 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 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. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 5.4 acres from Community Commercial (CC-2, 2.4 acres) and General Industrial (I-1, 3.0 acres) to Public (P) for property owned by Kirkwood Community College at 1806, 1810, 1814, and 1816 Lower Muscatine Road, 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 Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-207, Bk. 119, p. 207, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 7, WB DEVELOPMENT, 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 a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa City Downtown Streetscape, Phase I Improvements. Shirley Wyrick, 132 Potomac Dr., appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-208, Bk. 119, p. 208, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE, PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending the City Code Title 5, Chapter 2, entitled "Vehicles For Hire" by deleting the requirements for a driving record, 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 Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-209, Bk. 119, p. 209, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A DONATION AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHEOLOGIST TO PROVIDE CURATION SERVICES FOR ARCHEOLOGICAL COLLECTIONS FROM THE NAPOLEON PARK SITE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-21 O, Bk. 119, p. 210, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST Council Activities June 16, 1998 Page 6 AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN SHIVE~HATTERY, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION STAKING, INSPECTION AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL BURLINGTON STREET TO NAPOLEON PARK. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Champion, Kubby, Lehman. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None. Council took a brief recess. Terry Hale, 230 N. Gilbert, presented Council a petition signed by 111 individuals asking that the 200 block of North Gilbert Street be named a Historic Preservation District. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to accept the petition. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Member present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-211, Bk. 119, p. 211, AWARDING ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR COMPLETING ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE CIVIC CENTER THIRD FLOOR AND POLICE DEPARTMENT SECOND FLOOR EXPANSION PROJECT to Wehner Pattschul/Pfiffner PC for 994,900. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thornberry, Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell. Nays: Kubby, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-212, Bk. 119, p. 212, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY99 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS. Parking & Transit Director Fowler 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 Norton, to adopt RES. 98-213, Bk. 119, p. 213, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR AID-TO-AGENCY FUNDING BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME: BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS (936,000); CRISIS CENTER (937,254); DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM (950,000); EMERGENCY HOUSING PROJECT (99,000); FREE MEDICAL CLINIC (95,700); HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (97,626); IOWA CENTER FOR AIDS RESOURCES AND EDUCATION (910,000); MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT (938,000); NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY (954,844); RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM (913,000); AMERICAN RED CROSS (94,977); AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH (938,300). Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities June 16, 1998 Page 7 Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-214, Bk. 119, p. 214, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME: ELDERLY SERVICES (858,500); MID-EASTERN COUNCIL ON CHEMICAL ABUSE (826,800); AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH (819,700). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-215, Bk. 119, p. 215, AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE AIRPORT COMMISSION TO PROCEED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 120' X 120' AIRCRAFT HANGAR BUILDING AT THE 10WA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. Airport Mgr. O'Neil present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-216, Bk. 119, p. 21 6, AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT FOR RADIO COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-217, BK. 119, p. 21 7, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE DUNBAR/JONES PARTNERSHIP, TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE EXPANSION OF OAKLAND CEMETERY. Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-218, Bk. 119, p. 218, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY QF IOWA CITY AND PIERCE KING ARCHITECTS, TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARK MAINTENANCE/OFFICE BUILDING IN NAPOLEON PARK. Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced that the three vacancies on the Design Review Cornre. - one representing a licensed architect and two representing either a design or building trade professional to fill terms ending July 1, 2001, will be deferred indefinitely. Council Activities June 16, 1998 Page 8 The Mayor noted the vacancy on the Historic Preservation Comm. representing the Brown Street District to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 1999 will be re-advertised; and to defer indefinitely an appointment to the Design Review Comm. for an owner of a business or property located in the Design Review District Downtown or Near South Side to fill a term ending July 1, 2001. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to appoint Susan Dulek, 201 S. Lowell St., to the Civil Service Comm. o fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 1999. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Norton requested clarification of the new procedure for handling of paper curbside. In response to Norton, City Mgr. Atkins stated newspapers would become mixed paper, picked up with office paper and magazines and sorted at the drop-off location at City Carton. Weekly pick-ups and new educational materials are planned. Norton reported on an information meeting he and Mayor Lehman attended with Benton Street neighbors concerning the possibility of reconstructing Benton Street. Council Member Vanderhoef reminded citizens that dogs must be on a leash in Hickory Hill Park; and stated the 820 stickers for yard waste cans are not sold in the same locations as yard waste bags or the 81 stickers but citizens may send a self addressed, stamped envelope to the City with their 820 and the City will mail it to you or stickers may be purchased at the Civic Center during office hours; and noted the retirement of long time supporter of neighborhood associations, Mary Lewis from the Grant Wood Association. Council Member Thornberry noted the business hiring frenzy currently going on in Iowa City and Coralville and encouraged employers to be professional and ethical in their hiring practices. Council Member O'Donnell stated he had received a number of calls regarding the need for traffic calming on Highland Avenue and requested the project be made a Council priority. The City Mgr. stated a study was currently underway and update will be made for the next Council meeting. O'Donnell stated he and Council Member Norton and Kubby would be attending the next Grant Wood meeting. Council Member Champion noted numerous calls regarding the stoplight at Kirkwood and Gilbert. The City Mgr. stated the matter had been resolved and is part of the Consent Calendar. Champion requested crosswalks be painted. The City Mgr. stated city crews were behind because of weather this year and other paints or taping would be utilized. Council Member Kubby reminded citizens of the rally scheduled on June 22 on the right to organize and the Police Citizens Review Board Community Forum scheduled June 29; acknowledged a letter received from Linda Whittaker complimenting the city's environmental specialist Julie Tallman; and said "Hi" to Nelson who works at the Holiday Inn. Council Activities June 16, 1998 Page 9 Mayor Lehman reported on a welcome he delivered to a group in Cedar Rapids hosting a state convention. The City Manager acknowledged two employees: Travis Reininert for his efforts in designing a new computer program designed for rehab; and Julie Tallman, who wrote and received a 9250,000 grant from the EPA to do a field study of 3,200 acres of wetlands in and around the Snyder Creek watershed. Council Member Kubby requested an update in the next packet concerning Public Housing Authority employees. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 9:20 p.m. The Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marjan K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publications is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5~26/98 Iowa City City Council, special meet- ing, 4:05 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved and seconded to adjourn to 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-182, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PEND- ING LITIGATION. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 4:15 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor s/Marian K. Karr, .City Cle~. ~ Submitted~on -' 6/1/98 Subject to Clerk. For City Clerk's change as finalized by the City a final official copy, contact the 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 - 5/26/98 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent : None. The Mayor proclaimed Cancer Survivors' Day - May 30, Bob Henderson accepted; Small Business Week - May 31- June 6, King Herr accepted. Jan Goldsmith from the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau presented the Governor's Traffic Safety Award for 80% Plus Safety Belt Use to the City. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of a special meeting of May 12, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Housing & Community Development Corem. - March 12. P&R Comm. - April 8. P&Z Comm. - May 7. PCRB - May 12. Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Fitzpatrick's-Brewery Restaurant 521 - 525 S. Gilbert St. Outdoor Service Area for Fitzpatrick's- Brewery Restaurant, 521-525 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License for Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St. Outdoor Service Area for Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St. Class C Beer Permit for Gasby's Downtown, 114 E. Washington St. Class E Beer Permit for Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204 N. Dubuque St. Motions: APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF 98,201,441.92 FOR THE PERIOD Official Council Actions May 26, 1998 Page 2 OF APRIL 1 THROUGH APRIL 30, 1998, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT. Resolutions: RES. 98-183, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING TWO RENTAL REHABILITATION LOANS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 715 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-184, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A STATEMENT OF LIFE LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 619 DEARBORN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 98-185, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE, PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Correspondence: Dale Todd, CR Commission of Parks and Public Property, regarding deer. Paula and Lowell Brandt regarding peninsula development project. Jamie Schweser regarding PATV. C. Joseph Holland regarding four and five bedroom apartments. Osha Gray Davidson regarding violence on city's south side. Greg Thompson regarding PATV. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Jay Shaw, appeared regarding the shooting of Eric Shaw. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for June 16 on an ordinance vacating Second Avenue Court, located between First Avenue and Second Avenue, north of Muscatine Avenue. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for June 16 on an ordinance vacating Official Council Actions May 26, 1998 Page 3 the northern 200 feet of the alley between Lafayette Street and Benton Street, west of Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article T, Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Land, Section 5, Regulation of Nonconforming Lots, by changing the regulation of nonconforming lots of record, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Karen Artus. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 5.4 acres from Community Commercial (CC-2, 2.4 acres) and General Industrial (I-1, 3.0 acres) to Public (P) for property owned by Kirkwood Community College at 1806, 1810, 1814, and 1816 Lower Muscatine Road, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer indefinitely an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation on a 10-acre tract located on the south side of Melrose Avenue and west of West High School from Low Density Single-Family (RS-5) to Planned Development Housing (OPDH-8) to permit an 80 dwelling unit retirement community. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-186, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NEUMANN MONSON P.C. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-187, APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT FUNDS. The following individuals appeared: David Dawes, 1055 Briar Dr.; Jeff Schabilion, 431 Rundell; Pain Ehrhardt, 1029 E. Court (and Barbara Buss, 747 W. Benton); Lorraine Bowaris, 510 S. Governor; Mary Lewis, 56 Regal Lane. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-188, AMENDING THE BUDGETED Official Council Actions May 26,1998 Page 4 POSITIONS IN THE INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLAN BY DELETING THE POSITION OF PROJECT MANAGER/SYSTEMS ANALYST AND INCREASING THE HOURS OF PROGRAMMER/ANALYST. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-189, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT STREET EXTENDED, PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-190, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT, RENTAL CERTIFICATE AND RENTAL VOUCHER PROGRAM: PROJECT IAO22VO0021 AND IA022CE6001. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-191, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND ACQUISITION OF NEW AFFORDABLE SINGLE-FAMILY UNITS. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-192, ESTABLISHING TCI CABLEVISON'S "MAXIMUM PERMITTED RATE" FOR BASIC CABLE SERVICE. The Mayor noted the previously- announced vacancies: Historic Preservation Comm. - one vacancy representing the Brown Street District to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 1999; Design Review Comm. - one vacancy for an owner of a business or property located in the Design Review District Downtown or Near South Side to fill a term ending July 1, 2001; Civil Service Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 1999. These appointments will be made at the June 16 Council meeting. Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:15 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department. S/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor S/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk,, . Submitte fbrd publication - 6/3/'98 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 MAY 26, 1998 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 4:05 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby (4:08), Lehman, Nor- ton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Karr. (no tape recording available). Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn to executive session 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. Affirmative roll call vote unani- mous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourn to ex- ecutive session 4:05 p.m. Council returned to open session 4:10 p.m. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-182, Bk. 119, p. 182, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION (t~19,000 to Mar- garet MacDonald). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members pre- sent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn the special meeting 4:15 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously. Ernest W. Lehman, 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 MAY 26, 1998 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Arkins, Helling, Holecek, Karr, Fowler, Franklin, Winkelhake, Harney, Grosvenor, Klingaman, Winstead, O'Malley, Yucuis. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 98- 72, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed Cancer Survivors' Day - May 30, Bob Henderson accepted; Small Business Week - May 31-June 6, King Herr accepted. Jan Goldsmith from the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau presented the Governor's Traffic Safety Award for 80% Plus Safety Belt Use to the City. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of a special meeting of May 12, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards & Commissions: Housing & Community Development Comm. - March 12. P&R Comm. - April 8. P&Z Comm. - May 7. PCRB- May 12. Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Fitzpatrick's-Brewery Restaurant 521 - 525 S. Gilbert St. Outdoor Service Area for Fitzpatrick's- Brewery Restaurant, 521-525 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License for Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St. Outdoor Service Area for Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St. Class C Beer Permit for Gasby's Downtown, 114 E. Washington St. Class E Beer Permit for Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204 N. Dubuque St. Motions: APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,201,441.92 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 1 THROUGH APRIL 30, 1998, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT. Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-183, p. 183, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING TWO RENTAL REHABILITATION LOANS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 715 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98- 184, p. 184, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A STATEMENT OF LIFE LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 619 DEARBORN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 98-185, Bk. 119, p. 185, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for June 16 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE, PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS, DIRECTING Council Activities May 26, 1998 Page 2 CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Correspondence: Dale Todd, CR Commission of Parks and Public Property, regarding deer. Paula and Lowell Brandt regarding peninsula development project. Jamie Schweser regarding PATV. C. Joseph Holland regarding four and five bedroom apartments. Osha Gray Davidson regarding violence on city's south side. Greg Thompson regarding PATV. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set. Jay Shaw, appeared regarding the shooting of Eric Shaw. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for June 16 on an ordinance vacating Second Avenue Court, located between First Avenue and Second Avenue, north of Muscatine Avenue (Walgreen's). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for June 16 on an ordinance vacating the northern 200 feet of the alley between Lafayette Street and Benton Street, west of Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article T, Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Land, Section 5, Regulation of Nonconforming Lots, by changing the regulation of nonconforming lots of record, 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 Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Karen Artus. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 5.4 acres from Community Commercial (CC-2, 2.4 acres) and General Industrial (I-1, 3.0 acres) to Public (P) for property owned by Kirkwood Community College at 1806, 1810, 1814, and 1816 Lower Muscatine Road, 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 Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer indefinitely an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation on a l O-acre tract located on the south side of Melrose Avenue and west of West High School from Low Density Single-Family (RS-5) to Planned Development Housing (OPDH-8) to permit an 80 dwelling unit retirement community (Melrose Retirement Community. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-186, Bk. 119, p. 186, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NEUMANN Council Activities May 26, 1998 Page 3 MONSON P.C. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-187, Bk. 119, p. 187, APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT FUNDS. The following individuals appeared: David Dawes, 1055 Briar Dr.; Jeff Schabilion, 431 Rundell; Pam Ehrhardt, 1029 E. Court (and Barbara Buss, 747 W. Benton); Lorraine Bowans, 510 S. Governor; Mary Lewis, 56 Regal Lane. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-188, Bk. 119, p. 188, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLAN BY DELETING THE POSITION OF PROJECT MANAGER/SYSTEMS ANALYST AND INCREASING THE HOURS OF PROGRAMMER/ANALYST. Asst. Finance Director O'Malley 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 O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-189, Bk. 119, p. 189, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT STREET EXTENDED, PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS to Streb Construction for $568,001.60. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-190, Bk. 119, p. 190, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT, RENTAL CERTIFICATE AND RENTAL VOUCHER PROGRAM: PROJECT IA022V00021 AND IAO22CE6001. Hsg. Adm. Grosvenor 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, to adopt RES. 98-1 91, Bk. 119, p. 191, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND ACQUISITION OF NEW AFFORDABLE SINGLE-FAMILY UNITS. Hsg. Adm. Grosvenor 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 Norton, to adopt RES. 98-192, Bk. 119, p. 192, ESTABLISHING TCI CABLEVISON'S "MAXIMUM PERMITTED RATE" FOR BASIC CABLE SERVICE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities May 26, 1998 Page 4 The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Historic Preservation Comm. - one vacancy representing the Brown Street District to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 1999; Design Review Comm. - one vacancy for an owner of a business or property located in the Design Review District Downtown or Near South Side to fill a term ending July 1, 2001; Civil Service Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 1999. These appointments will be made at the June 16 Council meeting. Council Member Thornberry reported on a meeting held with residents of the Broadway neighborhood concerning problems in the area and the possible formulation of a neighborhood association. The Mayor indicated Council commitment to the community that such behavior and activity that occurred in the that area the previous week won't be tolerated nor allowed to continue. Kubby asked police foot patrols be added to budget discussions next year. Council Member Vanderhoef requested an update on landfill rates. The City Mgr. stated additional information would be furnished in the next couple of weeks. Council Member Norton reported on his attendance at a forum sponsored by the Press-Citizen on Open Meetings/Public Records; the 125~h celebration in Coralville; and the Veterans Trail ceremony at the Coralville Dam. Council Member Norton reminded citizens to vote in June 2 primary election; and stated he is working with TCI and PATV on questionable programs. Council Member Kubby announced Paint and Household Battery Cleanup Day for June 6 noting citizens must call to make appointments; and provided information on the Heartride Fund-raiser for the American Heart Association on June 14. Council Member Norton reminded Council of the rehearsal for the Council performance at the Ronald McDonald House event on June 13 and 14. Mayor Lehman noted the response to the Housing & Inspection Services survey were glowing, and complimented the department. The Mayor asked the staff to follow-up on questions raised by Council concerning preference to the elderly, disabled, and families in the City's subsidized housing program. The City Mgr. wished his daughter, April, a Happy 17TM Birthday. Mayor Lehman expressed sympathy to Council Member O'Donnell on the death of his mother. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 8:15 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk