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Home My WebLink About1995-07-11 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 JULY 11, 1995 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott (6:40 p.m.), Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Fosse, Logsden, Fowler, Burnside, Boothroy, Davidson, Franklin, Scott, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 95-81, Side 2; 95-82, Side 1. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm. meeting of February 27, 1995, March 27, 1995, April 24, 1995, May 22, 1995, June 26, 1995; Bd. of Library Trustees meeting of June 22, 1995; P&Z Comm. meeting of June 15, 1995. Setting Public Hearings; Setting a public hearing for July 27, 1995, at 7:30 a.m., to consider an application for eighteen (18) replacement units of public housing. Correspondence: Mikki Webb regarding the East Loop bus route. Irene Dyer, Kurt Dyer and Vickie Dyer Abrahamson regarding Sturgis Ferry Park compost/recycling site. Richard F. Houston regarding cable TV service. Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer regarding: Parking prohibition on Hickory Hill Trail at First Avenue; Parking prohibition on the cul-de-sac of Bluestem Court. Robert Carlson regarding the proposed location of the Science Center. Michael Balch regarding Wastewater/Water rates and financing options. Applications for use of streets and public grounds: Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games to have the Olympic Torch Relay through Iowa City, approved. Walter Sparks for the use of the northern portion of Jeffrey Street for a neighborhood barbecue on August 5, 1995, approved. Jacki Brennan for the use of a portion of Foxana Drive on July 4, 1995, for a neighborhood picnic, approved. Applications for City Plaza use permits; Billy HowelI-Sinnard for permission to set up a table on July 1 and July 5-8, 1995, for the purpose of distributing literature, approved. Christopher Clark for permission to set up a table on July 8 and 15, 1995, for the purpose of distributing literature, approved. Nita Kehoe for permission to set up a table on July 22 and 29, 1995, for the purpose of distributing literature and offering booklets for donations, approved. Council of Elders for permission to set up a table during the period of July 31 through August 4, 1995, for the purpose of selling raffle tickets for a quilt, approved. Resolutions: RES. 95-181, Bk. 113, p. 181, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Pigott absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Ed Barker appeared regarding water/wastewater issues. The following individuals appeared regarding a recent program aired on Public Access Television: Doug Aliaire; Derrick Honore; and Tim Barrett. Ben Kemp appeared regarding a violation of his rights and those of his daughter. Asst. City Atty. Burnside appeared regarding staff involvement to date. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Longfellow Area Storm and Sanitary Sewer Project. The following people appeared: Allen J. Wolfe; Helen Mafias, 752 Oakland; John Huss, Shive- Hattery Engineers; Karen Gerald Wheaton. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-182, Bk. 113, p. 182, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE LONGFELLOW AREA STORM AND SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND revised 7/31/95 Council Activities July 11, 1995 Page 2 PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS at 10:30 A.M., August 1, 1995. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Longfellow Area Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. No one appeared. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 95-183, Bk. 113, p. 183, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE LONGFELLOW ARFA SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS at 10:30 A.M., August 1, 1995. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Fairview Avenue/High Street Storm Sewer Project. The following people appeared: David Fitzgerald; Maggie Moore; Glenn Stimmel, 302 S. 7th; Karen Gerald Wheaton. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-184, Bk. 113, p. 184, APPROVING PLANS SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FAIRVIEW AVENUE/HIGH STREET STORM SEWER PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH 81D, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS at 10:30 A.M., August 1, 1995. Glenn Stimmel, 302 S. 7th, appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Member Novick noted a letter she received from Janice Goetz and requested the status of the pigeon coop on Bloomington Street. The City Attorney reported that Maryann Rasmussen has filed a private nuisance action in district court and the city has issued a citation for improperly issued permits. Asst. City Atty. Burnside will respond to Ms. Goetz. Council Member Throgmorton noted an article on massive cuts in federal funding in a recent issue The Nations Cities Weekly and asked staff to quantify specific affects on city programs that will be associated with the list of cuts. The Mayor stated the League of Municipalities has requested legislative policy issues for the upcoming year and suggested forwarding this item to the League Policy Committee. Council Member Pigott reminded everyone of the Community Development Celebration on July 13 from 3:30 to 6:00 at the First Avenue Goodwill. Council Member Kubby noted the letter on the Consent Calendar from residents across from Sturgis Ferry Park, and requested Council agreement the area should be cleaned up. The City Manager stated a response was being prepared. She referenced the memo from the Historic Preservation Commission regarding the historical significance of the Butler residence located on the future site of the water plant, and asked staff to look at the structure. The City Manager stated Public Works Director Schmadeke is pursuing the matter. Kubby questioned the status of a joint meeting with the University Heights City Council on Melrose Avenue. The Mayor stated she is trying to schedule that meeting as well as the County meeting of all communities regarding the landfill. Kubby suggested Jim Clayton be asked to serve on the Plaza Task Force. Kubby requested the Mayor re-write the letter urging the dam study be undertaken and noting the goals are to reduce the overall damage which actually reduced flood relief monies that FEMA had to pay out. The Mayor will follow up. Kubby asked the future of the Stop Sign Program based on a recent staff memo. After discussion, Council directed the Neighborhood Coordinator to survey the Neighborhood Council as to any modifications they may have. Council Activities July 11, 1995 Page 3 Council Member Baker questioned whether the Butler residence could be a site for an Iowa City historic museum, noting discussions he had with Historic Preservation Commission member Doug Russell. Staff will follow up. Baker questioned the status of an exotic animal ordinance. The City Attorney reported an ordinance already existed. Kubby reported that the Animal Control Advisory Board and Animal Control Officer were currently reviewing the matter. The Mayor reported on the success of the 4th of July (rain delayed to the 8th) parade in Coralville and the jazz festival in downtown Iowa City and acknowledged the efforts of all involved. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn 8:10 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. City Clerk S~an M. Horowitz, Mayor