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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 5, 1995
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. Mayor Horowitz presiding. Council
Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton. Absent:
None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Burnside, Karr, Franklin, Fosse, Schmadeke,
Milkman, Yucuis, Moreno, Shaffer. Council tapes recorded on Tapes 95-140, Side 2; 95-143
& 95-144, Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month - December 1995,
and Lights on for Life Day - December 15, 1995, Deb Hamroes, Mecca, accepted. Mayor
Horowitz announced that the City had received an award from the National Safe Kids
Campaign and Johnson County Safe Kid Coalition for outstanding local coalition. The project
is led by the Iowa City Fire Department and Mercy Hospital.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, to adopt the following items and recommen-
dations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council actions of the special meetings of November 20,
November 27, and November 28, 1995, and of the regular meeting of November 21,
1 995, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. - September 18,
1 995, October 19, 1995, November 20, 1995; Broadband Telecomm. Comm. meeting
of October 30, 1995; Housing and Community Development Comm. meeting of
November 9, 1995; Bd. of Appeals meeting of July 10, 1995, August 10, 1995,
August 28, 1995; P&Z Comm. meeting of November 16, 1995.
Permit Motions: Approving a Special Class "C" Liquor License for Pizza Hut
//402041, 127 Iowa Ave. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for Gabe's, 330 E.
Washington St. Approving an Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St.
Approving a Class "E" Liquor License for Randali's Pantry, 1851 Lower Muscatine Rd.
Approving a Class "E" Beer Permit for Randali's Pantry, 1851 Lowe~ Muscatine Rd.
Approving a refund for an unused portion of a Class "C" Beer Permit for Sinclair Retail
//14005, 731 Riverside Dr. RES. 95-341, Bk. 114, p. 341, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Motions: Accepting Abstract of Votes for the Iowa City Election held on
November 7, 1995.
Resolutions, Bk. 114: RES. 95-342, p. 342, AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL
GOVERNMENT (CLG) GRANT TO OBTAIN FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCT-
ING A PROFESSIONAL SURVEY AND EVALUATION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES
WITHIN A PORTION OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN PLAT. RES. 95-343, p. 343,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1502 YEWELL STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 95-344, p. 344, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1503 ROCHESTER AVENUE, IOWACITY, IOWA. RES. 95-345, p. 345, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST
COMPANY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 619 DEARBORN STREET. RES. 95-346, p.
346, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SOUTH SITE SOCCER FIELD AND WASTEWA-
TER PIPELINE GRADING PROJECT AND APPROVING THE SUPPLEMENTAL CON-
TRACT FOR REMAINING FERTILIZATION. RES. 95-347, p. 347, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF ASANITARY
SEWER EASEMENT AND A PORTION OF A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
EASEMENT LOCATED ON OUTLeT "A", WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION,
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PART ONE, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO APPROVE
AND EXECUTE A SUBSTITUTED SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR
THE SAME PROPERTY.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 95-348, Bk. 114, p. 348, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for December 19, 1995 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 OF THE
CITY CODE ENTITLED "FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ON CITY
UTILITIES TO CHANGE THE FEES, RATES AND CHARGES SECTION FOR LANDFILL
USE FEES. RES. 95-349, Bk. 114, p. 349, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for December
19, 1995 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL, IOWA
MEMORIAL UNION BRIDGE TO IOWA AVENUE, PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Chair of the Broadband Telecommunications Commission
regarding the franchise agreement. Museum Director of the Johnson County Historical
Society requesting funding for the next fiscal year. Bob Elliot regarding City Council
establishing priorities and addressing issues, policies and concepts.
Applications for the Use of Streets: Downtown Association for the use of public
streets for a holiday kick-off on December 2, 1995, approved.
Application for City Plaza Use Permits: Delanie Jenkins for permission to set up
a table for a bake sale to benefit ICARE on December 1, 1995, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Charlie Eastham, President of the Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship, presented a
statement regarding the Saratoga Springs Housing Project and encouraged Council to work
together in obtaining land for affordable housing. Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to
accept correspondence from Robert Burns and Charlie Eastham. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Ed Barker, 6 Lime Kiln Lane,
expressed appreciation to the following City departments: Police, Fire, Public Works, HIS,
Library and Senior Center.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to set a public hearing for December 19
on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," to allow recycling processing
facilities in the I-1, General Industrial, zone and related amendments. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the applicant
has requested expedited action.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for December 19 on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article N, entitled "Off-Street
Pa~king and Loading," to reference the Parking Facility Impact Fee Ordinance in the off-street
parking regulations section of the Zoning Chapter. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, to adopt ORD. 95-3699, Bk. 38, p.36, AMEND-
ING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY INCORPORATING A NEW SECTION 14-6k-1, ENTITLED
"SENSITIVE AREAS ORDINANCE," TO REGULATE DEVELOPMENT IN ENVIRONMENTALLY
SENSITIVE AREAS IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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 the Zoning Chapter by repealing
Title 14, Chapter 6, Article J, Section 1, River Corridor Overlay Zone. Harvey Wehde,
presented a statement requesting deferral until further information is available.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Chapter by repealing title 14, Chapter 6, Article J, Section 1, River Corridor Overlay Zone, be
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given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Building and
Housing, Article H, Site Plan Review, to include a reference to the Sensitive Areas Site Plan.
No one appeared.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter
5, Building and Housing, Article H, Site Plan Review, to include a reference to the Sensitive
Areas Site Plan, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Building and
Housing, Article I, Grading Ordinance, to make it consistent with the Sensitive Areas
Ordinance. No one appeared.
Move by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, that the ordinance amending Title 14,
Chapter 5, Building and Housing, Article I, Grading Ordinance, to make it consistent with the
Sensitive Areas Ordinance, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members presen;. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 6, Public Health and Safety,
Chapter 3, Weed Control, Section 3, Natural Areas, to make it consistent with the Sensitive
Areas Ordinance. No one appeared.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending Title 6, Public
Health and Safety, Chapter 3, Weed Control, Section 3, Natural Areas, to make it consistent
with the Sensitive Areas Ordinance, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled
"Zoning," Article 5, entitled "Performance Standards," Section lOB, concerning the location
of aboveground storage tanks. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to clarify the
definition of time/temperature signs. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to allow adult
day care, elder family homes, and elder group homes under certain conditions in Iowa City,
and to change the definition of elderly. PCD Director Franklin outlined two revisions requested
by Council to permit up to 8 people in an elder family home and a provision to require
certification of an elder group home.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Chapter to allow adult day care, eider family homes, and elder group homes under certain
conditions in Iowa City, and to change the definition of elderly, be given first vote for
consideration as amended. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to require
bicycle parking for commercial and multi-family residential developments. PCD Director
Franklin outlined the provision that allows the substitution of bicycle parking for one or two
parking spaces as requested by Council, noting Council should clarify whether it should be
required or allowed as an option and whether it should apply to commercial uses, multifamily
uses, or both. Individua~ Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Pigott, seconded
by Throgmorton, to accept correspondence from: Shelley Platther; Lynette Seigley; Dan Nidey,
World of Bikes; William Gross; Barker Apartments. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. The following individuals appeared: Feather
Lacey; Bruce Glasgow, 834 N. Johnson; Ed Barker, 6 Lime Kiln Lane, representing the Greater
Iowa City Apartment Assn.; Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton; Richard "Sandy" Rhodes, 2014
Rochester; Dean Thornberry; David Fitzgerald; Gloria Marchman, 1109 Tower Ct.; Greg
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Kovaciny, 521 Clark, Bicycle Advocacy Director, Bicyclists of Iowa City, member JCCOG
Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee, member JCCOG Transportation Technical Advisory
Committee, and primary author JCCOG RTCB Urbanized Area Bicycle Plan; Shelley Platther,
1305 Yewell St. After discussion Council agreed to amend the language to allow the option
for substitution of a maximum of two parking spaces for bicycle parking in commercial zones.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Chapter to require bicycle parking for commercial and multi-family residential developments,
be given first vote for consideration as amended. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott, Throgmorton, Horowitz. Nays: Baker. Absent: None.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to send a letter to the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors recommending approval of a requested rezoning of approximately 66
acres from RS, Suburban Residential, to M1, Light Industrial, for property located in Fringe
Area 5 on the east side of Scott Boulevard, North of 420th St. SE (Streb). The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on the City's Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy
(CHAS) Annual Performance Report for Fiscal Year 1995. Community Development
Coordinator Milkman present for discussion.
A public hearing was held on amendments to the priorities strategies and goals of the
consolidated plan (City Steps) for FY1995-FY2000. No one appeared. Council took a brief recess.
A public hearing was held on the proposed rate increase for water and wastewater
fees. The following individuals appeared: Ed Barker, 6 Lime Kiln Lane; Anna Buss, 525 W.
Benton; and Dean Thornberry. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Moved by
Novick, seconded by Lehman, to continue the public hearing to December 19, 1995. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 5~2, with Kubby and Baker voting "Nay." After discussion,
moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Pigott, to reconsider the previous vote to continue the
public hearing to December 19. The Mayor declared the motion to reconsider carried, 4~3,
with Horowitz, Novick, Lehman voting "Nay". Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to
continue the public hearing to December 19, 1995. The Mayor declared the motion defeated,
3/4, with Baker, Pigott, Throgmorton and Kubby voting "Nay". Moved by Kubby, seconded
by Throgmorton, to continue the public hearing to January 16, 1996. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 5/2, with Lehman and Horowitz voting "Nay".
A public hearing was held on the proposition of the issuance of ~6,200,000 Water
Revenue Bonds of Iowa City, Iowa. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-350, Bk. 114, p. 350,
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT
TO EXCEED $6,200,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS. DeeW. Norton appeared. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on the issuance of $28,000,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds of
Iowa City, Iowa. No one appeared. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Throgmorton, to adopt RES. 95-351, Bk. 114, p. 351,
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT
TO EXCEED $28,000,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS. 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 ground storage reservoir pump system improvements project. No
one appeared.
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Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-352, Bk. 114. p. 352,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GROUND STORAGE RESERVOIR PUMP SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS 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. January 9, 1996. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Historic Preservation Comm. -
One vacancy for a representative of the Moffitt Cottage Historic District for a three-year term
ending March 29, 1999. P&R Corem. - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending January
1, 1999. These appointments will be made at the January 16, 1996, meeting of the City
Council.
Council Member Kubby noted a pledge made by Council during the last budget session
to figure out a system of funding local festivals and the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)
funding and urged Council and the public to contact her regarding this as she would be
meeting with CVB as an individual Council Member. Kubby pledged her best to promote
better interaction both personally and politically with Council Members.
Council Member Novick outlined activities scheduled for December 28 for the kick off
of the Iowa Sesquicentennial celebration on the University of Iowa campus. Novick
announced two public meetings at the Coralville Public Library scheduled for January 24 and
February 28 sponsored by the League of Women Voters winding up their study on county
government.
Council Member Throgmorton announced he would be a guest on "News To Us" on
December 6. Throgmorton encouraged all relevant organizations, especially women
organizations as a large number of lower income household in Iowa City are headed by
women, to begin looking at the affordable housing issue and provide information to Council.
Council Member Baker stated he would be representing the City at the Blood Donor
Center ribbon cutting December 8. Baker outhned Council discussion the previous evening
regarding the traffic signals on Melrose in front of West High and clarified his expectation that
the School District assume some of the financial responsibility. He stated his reluctance to
commit full City funding for that portion of the project.
Mayor Horowitz reviewed her and Councd Member Baker's attendance at the National
League of Cities meeting. Horowitz acknowledged City staff, family, fellow Council Members
and the citizens of Iowa City for allowing her to serve on Council the past eight years.
Recommendations accepted as follows: Housing and Community Development
Commission: (1)that $398,441 in FY95 and FY96 CDBG and HOME funds be allocated to the
Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship (GICHF)\Burns affordable rental housing project on Old
Dubuque Road. (2) that the FY95 CDBG and HOME funds be reallocated to the Housing for
Working Singles project if the GICHF\Burns project does not receive favorable Council action
on the rezoning; Design Review Comm. regarding amendments to the Zoning Chapter
clarifying the definition of time and temperature signs.
Moved by 'rhrogmorton, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-353, Bk. 114, p. 353,
ADOPTING THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE DESIGN PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0,
all Council Members. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-354, Bk. 114, p. 354,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
CONTRACT 1 OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT CONNECTION PROJECT, ALSO KNOWN
AS THE SOUTH RIVER CORRIDOR INTERCEPTOR AND RELIEF SEWERS PROJECT to Park
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Construction Company for 912,760,812.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 9,5-355, Bk. 114, p. 355,
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE
SOUTH RIVER CORRIDOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT CONNECTION PROJECT, IN LIEU OF
CONDEMNATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Baker, to adopt ORD. 95-3700, Bk. 38, p. 37,
REPEALING CITY CODE TITLE 12, CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICA-
TIONS FRANCHISE, AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 4 IN PLACE THEREOF. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Kubb¥, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-356, Bk. 114, p. 356,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A FRANCHISE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND CABLEVISION VII, INC. TO
OPERATE A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM IN IOWA CITY. 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 Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to adjourn 11:20 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
S/usan M. Horowitz, Mayor ~
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/20/95
iowa City Citv Council, special meeting,
6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker,
Horowitz, Kubby. Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to
executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in
litigation or where litigation is imminent where
its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or
disadvantage the position of the governmental
bodv in that litigation; and to discuss the
purchase of particular real estate only where
premature disclosure could be reasonably
expected to increase the price the
governmental body would have to pay for that
property. The minutes and the tape recording
of a session closed under this paragraph shall
be available for public examination when the
transaction discussed is completed. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 7:15 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in the of, rice of the City
s/SOSAN M. HOROWITZ, MAYO~R ~
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/2 1195
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting,
7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker,
Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, P/gott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None.
Mayor Horowitz and Mayor Axeen of
Coralville, co-presented a proclamation - West
High Trojans Football Team Recognition Day -
November 21, in recognition of their 1995
Class 4A State Football Championship. Coach
Morgan, Athletic Director Riley, and captains
Ben Worley, Carlos Honore, Ryan Hansen and
Tony Beminio accepted.
The Mayor presented Citizenship Awards
to students from Lincoln Elementary School:
Laura Britigan, Matt Clancy, Chris Jensen,
Martha Kienzle.
The Mayor presented the Department of
Finance the Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1994.
The Mayor proclaimed Family Week -
November 19-25. Matt Bailey, Church of the
Latter Day Saints accepted; Pass the Buck -
Shop Local Month - December; World AIDS
Day - December 1.
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 the special meeting of November 6, and
of the regular meeting of November 7, as
published, subject to corrections, as rec-
ommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
Bd. of Library Trustees meeting of October
26; Airport Comm. meeting of October 12;
P&Z Corem. meeting of November 2;
Animal Control Advisory 8d. meeting of
May 18, July 20, September 21; Historic
Preservation Comm. meeting of October
10.
Permit Motions: Special Class "C"
Liquor License for India Cafe II, 227 E.
Washington St. Special Class "C" Liquor
License for Country Kitchen of Iowa City,
1402 Gilbert Street. Class "C" Liquor
License for The Sanctuary Restaurant, 405
S. Gilbert St. Class "C" Liquor License for
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November 21, 1995
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The Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Dr.
Special Class "C" Liquor License for
Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.
Class "B" Beer Permit for Duds 'n Suds, 5
Sturgis Drive. Class "B" Beer Permit for
Pizza Hut 8402005, 1921 Keokuk Street,
Class "B" Beer Permit for Pizza Plus, 1950
Lower Muscatine Road.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 95-
326, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CON-
TRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GROUND
STORAGE RESERVOIR PUMP SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES.
95-327, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 OF
THE CITY CODE ENTITLED "FINANCES,
TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ON CITY
UTILITIES TO INCREASE THE RATES FOR
FEES AND CHARGES FOR POTABLE WA-
TER USE AND SERVICE, AND WASTE-
WATER TREATMENT WORKS USER
CHARGES. RES. 95-328, FIXING A DATE
FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION
OF THE ISSUANCE OF $6,200,000 WA-
TER REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICA-
TION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 95-329,
FIXING A DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
$28,000,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE THEREOF.
Setting a public hearing for December 5, to
discuss the FY1995 Comprehensive Hous-
ing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) Annual
Performance Report. Setting a public hear-
ing for December 5, for public comment on
the priorities and strategies identified
within the City's Consolidated plan for
FY1995-FY2000.
Motions: Approve disbursements in
the amount of $6,957,009.05 for the
period of October 1 through October 31,
as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Resolutions, RES. 95-330, ACCEPT-
ING THE WORK FOR THE EMERGENCY
FLUE REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE IOWA
CITY SENIOR CENTER. RES. 95-331,
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November 21, 1995
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ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA
CITY SENIOR CENTER EXTERIOR REPAIRS
PROJECT. RES. 95-332, AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A CONSOLIDATED ANNU-
AL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT (KC-
9166) BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
Correspondence: John Castelloe
regarding rollerblading. Memoranda from
the Traffic Engineer: additional handicap
parking in the 200 block of E. Washington
Street; change in weight limit on the Wooif
Avenue Bridge; change in weight limit on
the Melrose Avenue Bridge.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Council Member Elect Dean Thornberry,
1202 Oakes Dr., complimented outgoing Coun-
cil Member Pigott on his fair and honest cam-
paign. Brian Holm, 4090 Kitty Lee Rd., ap-
peared regarding item//22 on Council's agenda
concerning toy vehicles, and encouraged the
continued use of the Chauncey Swan parking
facility for hockey playing after hours.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for December 5 on an ordinance amending
the Zoning Chapter by repealing Title 14,
Chapter 6, Article J, Section 1, River Corridor
Overlay Zone. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for December 5 on an ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 5, Building and Housing.
Article H, Site Plan Review, to include a refer-
ence to the Sensitive Areas Site Plan. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for December 5 on an ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 5, Building end Housing,
Article I, Grading Ordinance, to make it consis-
tent with the Sensitive Areas Ordinance. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for December ,5 on an ordinance amending
Title 6, Public Health and Safety, Chapter 3,
Weed Control, Section 3, Natural Areas, to
make it consistent with the Sensitive Areas
Ordinance. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for December § on an ordinance amending
the Zoning Chapter to change the separation
requirements for aboveground storage tanks.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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November 21, 1995
Page 4
Moved and seconded to set a public hear-
ing for December 5 on an ordinance amending
the Zoning Chapter to clarify the definition of
time/temperature signs. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter to allow adult
day care, elder family homes, and elder group
homes under certain conditions in iowa City,
and to change the definition of elderly. Moved
and seconded to continue the public hearing to
December 5. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter to require bicycle
parking for commercial and multi-family resi-
dential development. The following individuals
appeared: Gregory Kovaciny, 521 Clark, bicycle
advocacy director of Ricyclist of Iowa City,
member of JCCOG Regional Trails and Bicy-
cling Committee. member JCCOG Transporta-
tion Technical Advisory Committee, and the
primary author of JCCOG RTBC-JCCOG Urban-
ized Area Bicycle Plan; Del Holland, 1039 F.
College; Richard "Sandy" Rhodes, 2014 Roch-
ester Ave.; and Ed Barker. Moved and second-
ed to continue the public hearing to December
5. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter by conditionalIv
changing the use regulations of an approximate
5.7 acre tract of land located east of Old
Dubuque Road and north of Dodge Street from
RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential, to
OPDH-8, Planned Development Housing Over-
lay. The following individuals appeared: Bob
Burns, 319 E. Washington, architect and appli-
cant; Jerry Zinn, 150 Oberlin, President of
Habitat for Humanity; Charlie Eastham, 1152 E.
Court; President of the Greater Iowa City
Fellowship; Linda Murray, 2128 S. Riverside
Dr., Chair of the Housing and Community
Development Commission; Mar,/ Losch, 1252
Oakes Dr., representing the neighbors; Mary
Ann Dennis, PO Box 1402, Adm. for the Great-
er Iowa City Housing Fellowship; and David
Curry, 1333 Bristol Dr. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from: Dubuque Road
Neighbors; M. T. Gordon; Richard Donohue;
James Kessler. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved and seconded to continue the
public hearing to November 27 and consult
with Planning and Zoning Comm. regarding
dealing only with rezoning of the Hitchcock
property and appropriate conditional zoning
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November 21, 1995
Page 5
agreement; and set special formal meetings for
November 27 and 28 for consideration of the
ordinance. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter by adopting a
Sensitive Areas Ordinance to regulate develop-
ment on properties containing environmentally
sensitive features, including wetlands, stream
corridors, steep slopes, wooded areas, hydric
soils, prairie remnants and archaeological sites,
be given second vote for consideration. Moved
and seconded to amend the ordinance to incor-
porate the changes recommended by Larry
Schnittjer and concurred by staff as distributed
November 21. The Mayor declared the motion
to amend carried. The Mayor declared the
motion carried on second consideration.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
333, FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF KENNEDY'S
WATERFRONT ADDITION, PART THREE, IOWA
CITY, 10WA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
334, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
W.B. DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on a resolution
adopting the Near South Side Design Plan. Glen
LeRoy, Gould Evans Associates, mede a formal
presentation.
A public hearing was held on the convey-
ance of 1926 and 1946 Broadwav, also de-
scribed as Lot 2 of Block 2 of Braverman
Center, Iowa City, Iowa, to Hawkeye Area
Community Action Program.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
335, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 1926
AND 1946 BROADWAY, ALSO DESCRIBED AS
LOT 2 OF BLOCK 2 OF BRAVERMAN CENTER,
IOWA CITY, iOWA, TO HAWKEYE AREA
COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (HACAP) BY
INSTALLMENT CONTRACT.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies:
Historic Preservation Comm. - One vacancy for
a representative of the Moffitt Cottage Historic
District for a three-year term ending March 29,
1999; P&R Comm. - One vacancy for an unex-
pired term ending January 1, 1999. These
appointments will be made at The January 16
meeting of the City Council.
Moved and seconded to appoint Kenneth
E. Mobily, 1128 Hampton Ct., to the Senior
Center Commission to fill one vacancy for a
three-year term ending December 31, 1998.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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November 21, 1995
Page 6
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
336, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND DAVID
BRAVERMAN TRUST, AS CONTRACT VEN-
DOR, DARYL WOODSON, D/B/A THE SANCTU-
ARY RESTAURANT AND PUB, IN IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
337, AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING THE
ACQUISITION OF BOTH PERMANENT AND
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
LONGFELLOW AREA STORM AND SANITARY
SEWER PROJECT.
Moved end seconded to adopt RES. 95-
338, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUC-
']'ION EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE HIGHLANDER AREA SANITARY SEW-
ER, LIFT STATION, AND FORCE MAIN PRO-
JECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
339, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS
IN THE SANITATION DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT.
Moved and seconded to defer to December
5 a resolution authorizing execution of an
agreement to acquire property rights for the
South River Corridor/Wastewater Treatment
Connection project, in lieu of condemnation.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 95-
340, AUTHORIZING JOINT AGREEMENT BE-
TWEEN THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY TO COORDINATE NEGO-
TIATING PROCEDURES FOR PURPOSES OF
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Moved and seconded that the rule requir-
ing ordinance 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. 95-3698,
AMENDING TITLE III "CITY FINANCES, TAXA-
TION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF
FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND
PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE, BY AMEND-
ING TITLE III, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION
AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, "PUBLIC TRANSPOR-
TATION," to establish a charge for Bus'n Shop
coupons of $.35, be voted on for final passage
at this time, The Mayor declared the motion
revised 12/5/95
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November 21, 1995
Page 7
carried. Moved and seconded that the ordi-
nance be finally adopted at this time. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Title XII, entitled "Franchises," of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, to
repeal chapter 4 and to adopt a new Chapter
4 to be known as "Cable Television Franchise
Enabling Ordinance, be given second vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt an ordi-
nance amending City Code Title 9, Chapter 1,
entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Article 7,
entitled "Toy Vehicles." The following individu-
als appeared: Eric Neubauer, 1512 Burge;
Wendy Damarch, 48 Penfro Dr.; Brian Holm,
4090 Kitty Lee Rd.; and Dean Thornberry,
1 202 Oakes Dr. Moved and seconded to defer
the ordinance indefinitely. The Mayor declared
the motion to defer carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 11:25
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
and the Finance Department.
s/SUSAN M. HOROWITZ, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CiTY CLERK
Submitted !or publication 11/30/9,5. .,_,/
Official Actions
November 21, 1995
Page 7
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carried. Moved and seconded that the ordi-
nance be finally adopted at this time. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved and seconded ,t, hat the,,,~ance
amending Title XI', entitled Franc~rsed,~of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of[Iowa City, to
repeal chapter 4 a,nd to adopt a new Chapter
l~,to be known as Cable Television Franchise
Eh~bling Ordinance, be given second vote fo,,r/
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carrib~d.
M~ and seconded to adopt a~' ordi-
nancei ing City Code Title 9, C,~apter 1,
entitled 3r Vehicle,,,, and Traffic)?' Article 7,
entitled Vehicles. The follo~¥ing individu-
Eric Neubauer,' 1512 Burge;
~ron, 48 Penfro Dr.; Brian Holm,
Rd.; and Dean Thornberry,
a. nd secondod to defer
The Mayor declared
~ried.
to adjourn 11:25
~d the motion carried.
lescription of Council
in the :ice of the City Clerk
M. HC MAYOR
CITY
for publication 11/30
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 - 11/27/95
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,
Throgmorton. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter by conditionally
changing the use regulations of an approximate
2.0 acre tract of land located east of Old
Dubuque Road and north of Dodge Street from
RS-5, Low Density Single-Family Residential,
to OPDH-8, Planned Development Housing
Overlay. Planning and Zoning Comm. Members
present for a consult with Council on the
matter. The following individuals appeared: Liz
Swenson, 829 Kirkwood; Mary Losch, 1252
Oakes Dr.; Bob Burns, 319 E. Washington St.;
Ben Moore, 25 Edgewood Circle.
Moved and seconded that an ordinance
amending the Zoning Chapter by changing the
use regulations of an approximate 2.O acre
tract of land located east of Old Dubuque Road
and north of Dodge Street from RS-5, Low
Density Single-Family residential, to OPDH-8,
Planned Development Housing Overlay. The
Mayor declared the ordinance defeated.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 7:40 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/SUSAN M. HOROWITZ, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
Submitted for publicat!on 11/~9/95 ~
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 ACTOINS - 11/28/95
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,
Throgmorton. Absent: None.
The Mayor announced this special meeting
had been scheduled for second consideration of
an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by
changing the use regulations of an approximate
2.0 acre tract of land located east of Old
Dubuque Road and north of Dodge Street from
RS-5, Low Density Single-Family residential, to
OPDH-8, Planned Development Housing
Overlay, but first consideration of the ordinance
failed the previous evening. The Mayor opened
the formal meeting up for public discussion of
the matter. The following individuals appeared:
Applicant Bob Burns, 319 E. Washington and
Atty. Steve Ballard, representing Mr. Burns.
After discussion Council agreed not to
reconsider the matter.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 7:05 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._/~/-~D~ .'~
S/.~USAN M. HORDWIYZ, MAYOR
s/MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
Submitted for publication 11/30/95
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
NOVEMBER 20, 1995
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. atthe Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin,
Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-132, Side 1.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn to exScutive session to
discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is
imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the
governmental body in that litigation; and to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only
where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the
governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording
of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the
transaction discussed is completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive
session 6:32 p.m.
Council returned to open session 7:10 p.m.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adjourn the special meeting 7:15 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present,
Susan M. Horowitz, 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
NOVEMBER 21, 1995
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. atthe Civic Center. Mayor Horowitz
presiding. Council Members present: Baker, Horowitz, Kubby, Lehman, Novick, Pigott,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Arkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin,
Yucuis, Milkman, Schoon, Davidson, Boothroy. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-
132, Side 2; 95-134 & 95-135, Both Sides.
Mayor Horowitz and Mayor Axeen of Coralville, co-presented a proclamation - West
High Trojans Football Team Recognition Day ~ November 21, 1995, in recognition of their
1995 Class 4A State Football Championship. Coach Morgan, Athletic Director Riley, and
captains Ben Worley, Carlos Honore, Ryan Hansen and Tony Beminio accepted.
The Mayor presented Citizenship Awards to students from Lincoln Elementary School:
Laura Britigan, Matt Clancy, Chris Jensen, Martha Kienzle.
The Mayor presented the Department of Finance the Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiacal year ending June 30, 1994. Finance Director
Yucuis accepted.
The Mayor proclaimed Family Week - November 19-25, 1995. Matt Bailey, Church of
the Latter Day Saints accepted.; Pass the Buck - Shop Local Month - December 1995; World
AIDS Day- December 1, 1995.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, 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 November 6,
1995, and of the regular meeting of November 7, 1995, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Library Trustees meeting of
October 26, 1995; Airport Cornre. meeting of October 12, 1995; P&Z Comm. meeting
of November 2, 1995; Animal Control Advisory Bd. meeting of May 18, 1995, July
20, 1995, September 21,1995; Historic Preservation Comm. meeting of October 10,
1995.
Permit Motions: Approving a Special Class "C" Liquor License for India Care II,
227 E. Washington St. Approving a Special Class "C" Liquor License for Country
Kitchen of Iowa City, 1402 Gilbert Street. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for
The Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St. Approving a Class "C" Liquor License for
The Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Dr. Approving a Special Class "C" Liquor License
for Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St. Approving a Class "B" Beer Permit for Duds
'n Suds, 5 Sturgis Drive. Approving a Class "B" Beer Permit for Pizza Hut #402005,
1921 Keokuk Street. Approving a Class "B" Beer Permit for Pizza P)us, 1950 Lower
Muscatine Road.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 95-326, Bk. 114, p. 326, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for December 5, 1995 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GROUND STORAGE
RESERVOIR PUMP SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND D~RECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 95-327, Bk. 114, P.
327, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING on December 5, 1995, ON AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 3 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED "FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES,"
CHAPTER 4 ON CITY UTILITIES TO INCREASE THE RATES FOR FEES AND CHARGES
FOR POTABLE WATER USE AND SERVICE, AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS
USER CHARGES. RES. 95-328, Bk. 114, p. 328, FIXING A DATE. FOR A MEETING on
December 5, 1995, ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $6,200,000
WATER REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICA-
TION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 95-329, Bk. 114, p. 329, FIXING A DATE FOR A
Council Activities
November 21, 1995
Page 2
MEETING on December 5, 1995, ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
$28,000,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION NOTICE THEREOF. Setting a public hearing for December 5, 1995, to
discuss the FY1995 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) Annual
Performance Report. Setting a public hearing for December 5, 1995, for public
comment on the priorities and strategies identified within the City's Consolidated plan
(a.k.a. City Steps) for FY1995-FY2000.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of 96,957,009.05 for the
period of October 1 through October 31, 1995, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Resolutions, Bk. 114: RES. 95-330, p. 330, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
EMERGENCY FLUE REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER. RES.
95-331, p. 331, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER
EXTERIOR REPAIRS PROJECT. RES. 95-332, p. 332, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
A CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT (KC-9166) BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOP-
MENT.
Correspondence: John Castelloe regarding rollerblading. Memoranda from the
Traffic Engineer: additional handicap parking in the 200 block of E. Washington Street;
change in weight limit on the Wooif Avenue Bridge,; change in weight limit on the
Melrose Avenue Bridge.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Council Member Elect Dean Thornberry, 1202 Oakes Dr., complimented outgoing
Council Member Pigott on his fair and honest campaign. Brian Holm, 4090 Kitty Lee Rd.,
appeared regarding item #22 on Council's agenda concerning toy vehicles, and encouraged
the continued use of the Chauncey Swan parking facility for hockey plaving after hours.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to set a public hearing for December 5 on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by repealing Title 14, Chapter 6, Article J, Section
1, River Corridor Overlay Zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for December
5 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Building and Housing, Article H, Site Plan
Review, to include a reference to the Sensitive Areas Site Plan. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for December 5 on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Building and Housing, Article I, Grading Ordinance,
to make it consistent with the Sensitive Areas Ordinance. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to set a public hearing for December 5
on an ordinance amending Title 6, Public Health and Safety, Chapter 3, Weed Control,
Section 3, Natural Areas, to make it consistent with the Sensitive Areas Ordinance. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to set a public hearing for December 5 on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to change the separation requirements for
aboveground storage tanks. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Pigott, to set a public hearing for December 5 on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to clarify the definition of time/temperature signs. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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November 21, 1995
Page 3
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to allow adult
day care, elder family homes, and elder group homes under certain conditions in Iowa City,
and to change the definition of elderly. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved
by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, to continue the public hearing to December 5. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter to require
bicycle parking for commercial and multi-family residential development. The following
individuals appeared: Gregory Kovaciny, 521 Clark, bicycle advocacy director of Bicyclist of
Iowa City, member of JCCOG Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee, member JCCOG
Transportation Technical Advisory Committee, and the primary author of JCCOG RTBC-
JCCOG Urbanized Area Bicycle Plan; Del Holiand, 1039 E. College; Richard "Sandy" Rhodes,
2014 Rochester Ave.; and Ed Barker. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Lehman, to continue the
public hearing to December 5. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all
Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter by
conditionally changing the use regulations of an approximate 5.7 acre tract of land located
east of Old Dubuque Road and north of Dodge Street from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family
Residential, to OPDH-8, Planned Development Housing Overlay (Saratoga Springs). The
following individuals appeared: Bob Burns, 319 E. Washington, architect and applicant; Jerry
Zinn, 150 Oberlin, President of Habitat for Humanity; Charlie Eastham, 1152 E. Court;
President of the Greater Iowa City Fellowship; Linda Murray, 2128 S. Riverside Dr., Chair of
the Housing and Community Development Commission; Mary Losch, 1252 Oakes Dr.,
representing the neighbors; Mary Ann Dennis, PO Box 1402, Adm. for the Greater Iowa City
Housing Fellowship; and David Curry, 1333 Bristol Dr. PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to accept correspondence from: Dubuque
Road Neighbors; M. T. Gordon; Richard Donohue; James Kessler. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded
by Throgmorton, to continue the public hearing to November 27 and consult with Planning
and Zoning Comm. regarding dealing only with rezoning of the Hitchcock property and
appropriate conditional zoning agreement; and set special formal meetings for November 27
and 28 for consideration of the ordinance. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimous-
ly, 710, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmorton, that the ordinance amending the Zoning
Chapter by adopting a Sensitive Areas Ordinance to regulate development on properties
containing environmentally sensitive features, including wetlands, stream corridors, steep
slopes, wooded areas, hydric soils, prairie remnants and archaeological sites, be given second
vote for consideration. Moved by Throgmorton, seconded by Novick, to amend the ordinance
to incorporate the changes recommended by Larry Schnittjer and concurred by staff as
distributed November 21. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on second consideration as
amended, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, to adopt RES. 95-333, Bk. 114, p. 333, FINAL
PLAT APPROVAL OF KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION, PART THREE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Throgmorton absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Council Member Kubby noted the Ed Cole was in the audience concerning development
of his property and stated Council just received a memo regarding his subdivision that
evening.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Pigott, to adopt 'RES. 95-334, Bk. 114, p. 334,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF W.B. DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Council Activities
November 21; 1995
Page 4
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Throgmorton absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Council took a brief recess 10:00 p.m. and returned to open session 10:10 p.m.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting the Near South Side Design Plan.
Glen LeRoy, Gould Evans Associates, made a formal presentation.
A public hearing was held on the conveyance of 1926 and 1946 Broadway, also
described as Lot 2 of Block 2 of Braverman Center, Iowa City, Iowa, to Hawkeye Area
Community .Action Program (HACAP). No one appeared.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-335, Bk. 114, p. 335,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 1926 AND 1946 BROADWAY, ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOT
2 OF BLOCK 2 OF BRAVERMAN CENTER, IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO HAWKEYE AREA
COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (HACAP) BY INSTALLMENT CONTRACT. After discussion,
Council directed staff to contact HACAP regarding a contribution for fire protection. The City
Manager will follow-up. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Kubby abstaining. The
Mayor deolared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Historic Preservation Comm. - One vacancy
for a representative of the Moffitt Cottage Historic District for a three-year term ending March
29, 1999; P&R Comm. - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending January 1, 1999. These
appointments will be made at The January 16, 1996, meeting of the City Council.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Throgmorton, to appoint Kenneth E. Mobi~y, 1128
Hampton Ct., to the Senior Center Commission to fill one vacancy for a three-year term
ending December 31, 1998. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all
Council Members present.
Council Member Baker asked if the City was doing another leaf pick-up. The City
Manager stated City crews would be working Friday and Saturday. Baker questioned whether
door-to-door solicitation was legal. The City Attorney stated it was legal.
Council Meml~er Pigott asked Council consideration of establishment of a Committee
to do an overall strategic vision for the downtown in light of changes forthcoming with the
Near South Side and proposed malls in Coralville. The Mayor will look at scheduling this
matter prior to the end of the year.
Council Member Throgmorton reported on the Downtown Association's annual event
held November 17; a meeting of the City Federation of Labor in which the contract w~th
America was disc~Jssed; PATV's annual Board meeting; and the City Employees Luncheon held
November 17.
Council Member Novick also noted the City employees luncheon and passed along
comments received on revisions to the bus schedule to allow a 45 minute turn around rather
than the present 30 minute. The City Manager will follow-up and stated recommendations
were included in the upcoming budget.
Mayor Horowitz reported on the Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Breakfast
held November 15; her attendance at the Salvation Army Kettle Kickoff also on November 15;
and outlined upcoming events scheduled for December 28 kicking off the Sesquicentennial
celebration.
The City Manager reported that the bid opening was held earlier in the day for the first
major part of the wastewater and interceptor project and the low bid was $12.8 million. The
Engineer's estimate was $18.2 million.
The City Attorney reported on her attendance at the Iowa Municipal Attorney's
Association meeting November 17.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Pigott, to adopt RES. 95-336, Bk. 114, p. 336,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND DAVID BRAVERMAN
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November 21, 1995
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revised 12/5/91
TRUST, AS CONTRACT VENDOR, DARYL WOODSON, D/B/A THE SANCTUARY RESTAU-
RANT AND PUB, IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-337, Bk. 114, p. 337,
AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING THE ACQUISITION OF BOTH PERMANENT AND TEMPO-
RARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FORTHE CONSTRUCTION OFTHE LONGFELLOW AREA
STORM AND SANITARY SEWER PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-338, Bk. 114, p. 338,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHLANDER AREA SANITARY SEWER,
LIFT STATION, AND FORCE MAIN PROJECT. Affirmative roll dall vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-339, Bk. 114, p. 339,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE SANITATION DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT (add one Maintenance Worker II - Refuse). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Novick, seconded by Pigott, to defer to December 5, a resolution authorizing
execution of an agreement to acquire property rights for the South River Corridor/~Nastewater
Treatment Connection project, in lieu of condemnation. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-340, Bk. 114, p. 340,
AUTHORIZING JOINT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO COORDINATE
NEGOTIATING PROCEDURES FOR PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. Kubby
requested Councd schedule an executive session to discuss collective bargaining prior to the
bargaining process. The Mayor wdl review the schedule. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Throgmorton, that the rule requiring ordinance to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it ~s to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 95-3698, 8k. 38, p. 35, AMENDING TITLE III "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION
AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND
PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE, BY AMENDING TITLE III, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION
AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, "PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION," to establish a charge for Bus'n Shop
coupons of 6.35, be voted on for hnal passage at this t~me. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved
by Pigott, seconded by Kubby, 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 Novick, seconded by Lehman, that the ordinance amending Title XII, entitled
"Franchises," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, to repeal chapter 4 and
to adopt a new Chapter 4 to be known as "Cable Television Franchise Enabling Ordinance,
be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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November 21, 1995
Page 6
Moved by Baker, seconded by Novick, to adopt an ordinance amending City Code Title
9, Chapter 1, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Article 7, entitled "Toy Vehicles," The
following individuals appeared: Eric Neubauer, 1512 Burge; Wendy Dameron, 48 Penfro Dr.;
Brian Holm, 4090 Kitty Lee Rd.; and Dean Thornberry, 1202 Oakes Dr. Individual Council
Members expressed their views, After discussion, moved by Kubby, seconded by Throgmo-
rton, to defer the ordinance indefinitely. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Baker, Kubby, Pigott, Throgmorton, Nays: Horowitz,
Lehman, Novick. Absent: None.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Throgmorton, to adjourn 11:25 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Council Activities
November 21, 1995
Page 5
TRUST, AS CONTRACT VENDOR, DARYL WOODSON, D/B/A THE SANCTUARY RESTAU-
RANT AND PUB, IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by ott, seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95~337, Bk. 1 14, p. 337,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF BOTH PERMANENT AND TEMPO-
!EASEMENTS FORTHE CONSTRUCTION OFTHE LONGFELLOW AREA
Y SEWER PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
seconded by Novick, to adopt RES. 95-338, Bk. I p. 338,
IISITION OF PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY
OF THE HIGHLANDER AREA SANI SEWER,
MAIN PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote u 7~0, all
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
property rig
~of condemnation.
~rs present.
STORM AND
Council Members
Moved by Lehma
AUTHORIZING THE ACC
EASEMENTS FOR THE
LIFT STATION, AND
Council Members present.
Moved by Novick,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED
WORKS DEPARTMENT ladd
unanimous, 7~0, all Council
Moved by Novick
execution of an agreement to ac(
Treatment Connection proj
unanimously, 7~0, all Coun¢
)nded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 95-3 Bk. 114, p. 339,
IN THE SANITATION D OF THE PUBLIC
Maintenance Worker II - Refus Affirmative roll call vote
iresent. The Mayor de, resolution adopted.
I by Pigott, to defer to De( 5, a resolution authorizing
,outh River Corridor/~Vastewater
Mayor declared the motion carried
Moved by Kubby, seconded Novick,
AUTHORIZING JOINT AGREEMEN1 lETWEE
TRUSTEES AND THE CITY COUNCl
NEGOTIATING PROCEDURES FOR
requested Council schedule an executive
bargaining process. The Mayor will revi
7~0, all Council Members present. Ti-
Moved by Pigott, seconded
considered and voted on for fina at
which it is to be finally ~ended,
and that ORD. 95-3698, Bk. p. 35,
AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, JLE OF FEES
PENALTIES" OF THE BY A
AND FEES," CHAPTER TRANSPC
RES. 95-340, Bk. 114, p. 340,
IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF
CITY OF IOWA CITY TO COORDINATE
OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. Kubby
~on to discuss collective bargaining prior to the
~e schedule. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
' declared the rosolution adopted.
that the rule requiring ordinance to be
Council meetings prior to the meeting at
second consideration and vote be waived,
G TITLE III "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION
CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND
ITLE Ill, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION
to establish a charge for Bus'n Shop
coupons of $.35, be
unanimous, 7~0, all
by P~gott, seconde¢
roll call vote unan'
,, adopted,
to adopt a
be given
Membe
on for final passage his time. Affirmative roll call vote
ncil Members present. The Mayo motion carried. Moved
Kubby, that the ordinance ' adopted at this time. Affirmative
7~0, all Council Members present. ~e Mayor declared the ordinance
Novick, seconded by Lehman, that the
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa
Chapter 4 to be known as "Cable Television
vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
g Title Xll, entitled
to repeal chapter 4 and
,chise Enabhng Ordinance,
~nimous, 7/0, all Council
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 27, 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,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin,
Nasby, Milkman, Boothroy, Burnside. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-136, both
sides.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning' Chapter by
conditionally changing the use regulations of an approximate 2.0 acre tract of land located
east of Old Dubuque Road and north of Dodge Street from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family
Residential, to OPDH-8, Planned Development Housing Overlay (Saratoga Springs). Planning
and Zoning Corem. Members present for a consult with Council on the matter. The following
individuals appeared: Liz Swenson, 829 Kirkwood; Mary Losch, 1252 Oakes Dr.; Bob Burns,
319 E. Washington St.; Ben Moore, 25 Edgewood Circle.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Baker, that an ordinance amending the Zoning Chapter
by changing the use regulations of an approximate 2.0 acre tract of land located east of Old
Dubuque Road and north of Dodge Street from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family residential,
to OPDH-8, Planned Development Housing Overlay (Saratoga Springs)..The Mayor declared
the ordinance defeated unanimously, 0/7, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pigott, seconded by Lehman, to adjourn 7:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Susan M. Horowitz, 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 DESCIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 28, 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,
Throgmorton. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Woito, Karr, Franklin,
Boothroy, Miklo. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 95-140, Side 1.
The Mayor announced this special meeting had been scheduled for s~cond
consideration of an ordinance amending tl~e Zoning Chapter by changing the use regulations
of an approximate 2.0 acre tract of land located east of Old Dubuque Road and north of
Dodge Street from RS-5, Low Density Single-Family residential, to OPDH-8, Planned
Development Housing Overlay (Saratoga Springs), but first consideration of the ordinance
failed the previous evening. The Mayor opened the formal meeting up for public discussion
of the matter. The following individuals appeared: Applicant Bob Burns, 319 E. Washington
and Atty. Steve Ballard, representing Mr. Burns (both requesting reconsideration of the
matter.) PCD Director Franklin, St, Planner Miklo, and City Atty. Woito present for discussion.
After discussion Council agreed not to reconsider the matter.
Moved by Lehman, seconded by Novick, to adjourn 7:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present.
Susan M. Horowitz, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk