HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-07-28 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 28, 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,
C)'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Schoon, Miklo, Fosse, Rocca. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tapes 98-89, Side 2; 98-92, Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed Irving B. Weber Day - August 8, 1998, Bob Stein &
Darold Albright, Planning Committee accepted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as presented and to defer to August 25 a resolution accepting the work for the
removal and replacement of the roof and insulation on the Civic Center:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the Special meetings of July 6,
July 7, July 9, July 10, and July 17, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecomm. Comm. -
June 22. Historic Preservation Comm. - June 11. Airport Comm. - June 11.
Bd. of Appeals - June 8, July 6. Human Rights Comm. - May 18, June
meeting held on July 6. Library Bd. of Trustees - May 28, June 25, 1998.
P&Z Comm. - July 2.PCRB - June 25, July 9, July 14. Public Art Advisory
Comm. - July 9. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - May 20, June 17.
Rules Cornre. Report - June 23.
To approve amended Public Art Advisory Committee By-laws.
Sr. Center Comm. - June 16.
Permit Motions: Class E Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative, 22
S. Van Buren St. Class E Beer Permit for L&M Mighty Shop, 504 E.
Burlington St. Class C Liquor License for Martini's, 127 E. College St.
Outdoor Service Area for Martini's, 127 E. College St. Class E Beer Permit
for Drug Town, 1221 N.
1221 N. Dodge St. Class
Special Five-Day License
Ave. Temporary Outdoor
Dodge St. Class E Liquor License for Drug Town,
C Liquor License for Memories, 928 Maiden Lane.
for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2140 Rochester
Service Area for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2140
Rochester Ave. Class C Liquor License for Roxies, 2300 Muscatine Ave.
Class C Liquor License for Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St. Class C
Liquor License for Tuck's Place, 21 0 N. Linn St. Class C Beer Permit for A&J
Mini Mart, 2153 ACT Circle. Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, 312
E. Market St. RES. 98-236, Bk. 120, p. 236, ISSUE DANCING PERMITS.
RES. 98-237, Bk. 120, p. 237, ISSUE TO CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of 919,605,695.96
for the period of June 1 through June 30, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Resolutions, Bk. 120: RES. 98-238, p. 238, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
LIEN REGARDING THREE MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
632 BROWN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-239, p. 239,
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AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A STATEMENT FOR LIFE LIEN FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 57 SHOWERS ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 98-240, p. 240, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1916 WATERFRONT DRIVE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-241, p. 241, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING
TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 60 REGAL LANE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-242, p. 242, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA STATE DEPARTMENT
OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR IOWA EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS
PROGRAM FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO SAME. RES. 98-243, p, 243, TO ADOPT
THE BY-LAWS FOR THE PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE. RES. 98-
244, p. 244, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART PROGRAM
ACQUISITION PROCEDURES. RES. 98-245, p. 245, AUTHORIZING THE
FORMATION OF A COMMITTEE TO DRAFT PROVISIONS TO ASSURE
NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY FOR NEW MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS IN
ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOODS. RES. 98-246, p. 246, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD CONCRETE PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROJECT. RES. 98-247, p. 247, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND STORM SEWER PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE GREEN, PART XV, AND DECLARING THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 98-
248, p. 248, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND
PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 AND
PORTION OF LOT 2, WEST SIDE PARK, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 98-249, p.
249, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR BROKEN ARROW ESTATES. RES. 98-250, p. 250,
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING for August 25, 1998 ON AMENDING THE FY99
OPERATING BUDGET.
Correspondence: Christopher C. Arch regarding Public Access TV.
Robert C. Crane regarding Public Access TV. Dave Sidwell regarding
recycling container system availability for apartments and condominiums.
Jeff Conkiln regarding Hickory Hill Park. G.U Nelson, MidAmerican Energy
regarding Burlington Street Bridge. David Salisbury regarding Train
interchange. Rod Sullivan regarding Penn State riots. Tricia Yeggy regarding
utility deposit requirement. Osha Gray Davidson regarding Police Citizen
Review Board. John W. Hayek regarding Riverview Place Partners Zoning
Application. David Salisbury regarding Train Interchange. Civil Service Comm.
submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s):
Maintenance Worker I - Transit; Maintenance Worker I - Refuse.
The Mayor noted the formulation of a committee to draft provisions to assure
family neighborhood compatibility for multi-family buildings and the inclusion of a
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representative of a multi-family unit in an older neighborhood to the committee.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Michaelanne Widness, 629 Melrose Avenue, reported neighborhood pleasure
with the Melrose Avenue Project, and the need for a special westside loop bus to
meet the needs of West High students. Staff will report back.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for
August 25 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 9.27
acres from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas
Overlay/Medium Density Residential (OSA-8) to allow a 72-unit residential
development on property located on the south side of Taft Speedway west of
Dubuque Street (Riverview Place Partners). The Mayor declared the motion carried,
7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending City Code Title 14,
Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article V, entitled "Minor Modification Procedures," to
allow the height of free-standing signs to be increased under certain circumstances.
No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article V, entitled "Minor
Modification Procedures," to allow the height of free-standing signs to be increased
under certain circumstances, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the 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, 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, that the 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, 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 O'Donnell, to adopt ORD. 98-3840, Bk.
41, p. 20, VACATING THE NORTHERN 200 FEET OF THE ALLEY BETWEEN
LAFAYETTE STREET AND BENTON STREET, WEST OF DUBUQUE STREET.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-251, Bk.
120, p. 251, APPRQVING THE FINAL PLAT OF GREEN MOUNTAIN MEADOW,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-252, Bk. 120,
p. 252, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF
DONOHOE FIFTH SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call
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vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to defer to September 22, 1998
a resolution approving an amendment to the 28E Agreement between the City of
Coralville and the City of Iowa City regarding future annexations and extraterritorial
review of subdivision plats. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to forward a letter to the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors recommending that a request submitted by Gerald
Milder to rezone 20.4 acres of land from Rural (A1) to Suburban Residential (RS-1 O)
for property located at 4820 American Legion Road be denied. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 98-253, Bk. 120,
p. 253, APPROVING THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN. Victor Dover,
Dover, Kohl & Partners, presented a short presentation of the process utilized in
formulating the plan. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the City Code of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa by enacting a new Section numbered 8-5-8, entitled
"Nuisance Party Regulations," providing for the definition and regulation of nuisance
parties, and providing a penalty for violations of said regulations. The City Atty. and
City Clerk explained the public hearing would be open for comments and closed.
Staff proposes to withdraw this ordinance and provide a simpler ordinance
addressing three issues: to allow police initiated complaint as opposed to a neighbor
initiated complaint; to provide clear authority for the police to restore order; and to
provide for municipal infraction penalties which allows for a quicker increase in the
fines should the party continue. A new hearing would be scheduled after
formulation of a revised ordinance.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of North Riverside
Drive/Arts Campus Storm Sewer, Phase I Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-254, Bk. 120,
p. 254, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NORTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE/ARTS
CAMPUS STORM SEWER, PHASE 1, PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TQ PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-255, Bk.
120, p. 255, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN NNW, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PORTIONS OF
PHASE I AND II OF THE NORTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE/ARTS CAMPUS STORM SEWER
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PROJECT. 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 1998 Pavement
Marking Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-256, Bk.
120, p. 256, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1998 PAVEMENT MARKING
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH
BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISMENT FOR BIDS, AND
FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. City Engr. Fosse present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
(Items #12, 13 and 14 were considered at this time.)
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending Title
7 of the City Code, by adding a new Chapter 4 entitled "Confined Space Rescue"
to provide for the establishment of fees and assessing costs when utilizing the Fire
Department's "Confined Space Rescue Team" for permit-required confined space
response rescue or recovery operations, be given first vote for consideration. Fire
Chief Rocca present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 9, Chapter 1, entitled "Definitions, Administration and Enforcement of Traffic
Provisions," by amending Section 1, entitled "Definitions," to include fire lanes and
amending Title 9, Chapter 4 of the City Code, to add a new Section 13, entitled
"Fire Lanes", be given first vote for consideration. Fire Chief Rocca present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
Title 7 of the City Code, by adding a new Chapter 3, entitled "False Fire Alarms,"
to provide minimum standards and regulations applicable to fire alarms, alarm users
and owners, be given first vote for consideration. Larry Svoboda, 16 Cherry Lane
NE, questioned the property owner half hour response to turn-off a fire alarm or be
fined. Fire Chief Rocca present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. (Items #10 and 11 were considered at this time.)
A public hearing on a resolution authorizing conveyance of vacated portions
of Second Avenue Court right-of-way located north of Muscatine Avenue and west
of First Avenue to the place/commercial real estate, (David K. Darr, Family Limited
Partnership II), the redeveloper of the subject property and owner of all abutting
properties. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-257, Bk.
120, p. 257, CONVEYANCE OF VACATED PORTIONS OF SECOND AVENUE
COURT RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED NORTH OF MUSCATINE AVENUE AND WEST
OF FIRST AVENUE TO THE PLACE/COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, (DAVID K.
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DARR, FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP II), THE REDEVELOPER OF THE SUBJECT
PROPERTY AND OWNER OF ALL ABUTTING PROPERTIES. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Kubby.
Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 1, Chapter 4, Section 2, entitled "Civil Penalties for Municipal Infractions," of
the City Code to provide increased fines for municipal infraction violations, be given
second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Lehman,
Norton, O'Donnell. Nays: Champion, Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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 is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-3841, Bk. 41, p. 21,
AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE B, ENTITLED "PROJECT
SPECIFIC TAP-ON FEES," TO CLARIFY THE PLAT PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR
THE ADOPTION OF A PROJECT SPECIFIC TAP-ON FEE AND CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE
F, "SCHEDULE OF FEES" TO CORRECT A SCRIVENER'S ERROR IN THE
NORTHWEST SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, be voted on for final passage at this
time. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef,
Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
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, to adopt RES. 98-258, Bk.
120, p. 258, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC PROPERTY WITH HAWKEYE LUMBER
COMPANY FOR RENTAL OF THE VACATED PORTION OF ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY
BETWEEN LAFAYETTE STREET AND BENTON STREET IN IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PURPOSES OF STORAGE AND SECURITY. 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. 98-259, Bk.
120, p. 259, DECLINING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FILED BY ATTORNEY JOHN
T. NOLAN OF THE DECISION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
APPROVING A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR 621 SOUTH SUMMIT
STREET. George Lance, 609 S. Summit, appeared. City Atty. Dilkes 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 Kubby, to adopt RES. 98-260, Bk. 120,
p. 260, APPROVING THE CALL TO ARTISTS AND THE BUDGET FOR THE PUBLIC
ART COMPONENT OF THE WATER FEATURE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE
DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS ON THE PEDESTRIAN MALL.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-261, Bk. 120,
p. 261, AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN AIRPORT
TAXIWAY AND RAMP ON AIRPORT PROPERTY TO BE LEASED TO IOWA JET
SERVICES INC., as amended. The Mayor stated the resolution had been amended
to clarify the expenditure of City funds up to 9300,000, and that it was essentially
a loan to the airport that is to be repaid as property is leased. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: O'Donnell,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-262, Bk. 120,
p. 262, RESOLUTION QN UNCLASSIFIED SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1999 FOR THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, AND CITY
CLERK (City Attorney - 974,000; City Manager - 9117,000; City Clerk - 955,000).
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll
call vote: Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell. Nays:
Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-263, Bk. 120,
p. 263, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE CABLE TV DIVISION AND
AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE/CONFIDENTIAL
PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF CLERICAL ASSISTANT - CABLE TV
AND RECLASSIFYING THE POSITION OF PRODUCTION COORDINATOR - BTC TO
ADMINISTRATIVE. 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 set a public hearing for
August 18 at 7:00 p.m. on the proposed ordinance awarding a non-exclusive
franchise to McLeodUSA, to construct, operate, and maintain a cable television
system within the City of Iowa City. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Historic Preservation Cornre. - one
vacancy representing the Woodlawn District to fill an unexpired term ending March
29, 2000. This appointment will be made at the September 9 Council meeting.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Housing &
Community Development Cornre. - three vacancies to fill three-year terms expiring
September 1, 2001; Library Board of Trustees - one vacancy to fill an unexpired
term ending July 1, 2001; Historic Preservation Comm. - one vacancy representing
the Brown Street District to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 1999. These
appointments will be made at the August 25 Council meeting.
Council Member Champion noted the beginning of the downtown paving
project and her desire to have the project move efficiently and quickly.
Council Member Kubby reminded Council of previous discussion at the
Johnson County Council of Governments (JCCOG) regarding regional transit issues
and questioned if Council wished to continue discussion. Council agreed to proceed
with further JCCOG discussion. Kubby requested Council schedule further
discussion regarding the elevation portion of the landfill proposal. Staff will provide
information. Kubby noted a meeting July 29th on Stream Bank Stabilization;
requested a memo on the grant mentioned in the Riverfront & Natural Areas
Commission minutes; and her interest to pursue items (sunset clause, process &
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budget) mentioned by Osha Gray Davidson concerning the Police Citizens Review
Board.
Council Member Vanderhoef commented on her participation, as well as
three other Council Members, in the Persons With Disabilities Day on July 25.
Council Member Norton reported on meetings being held at the Taylor/Burns
Neighborhood Association and the Benton Street area. In response to Norton, the
City Manager updated Council on the Capt. Irish Parkway project.
Mayor Lehman suggested the appointment of Council Member Vanderhoef to
the JCCOG Transit Committee. Council agreed to discuss the appointment at the
next work session. In response to the Mayor, the City Manager clarified that
parking islands would be redone (shorter and smaller) but remain in the downtown.
Staff will report back. The Mayor asked that the policy regarding water meter
deposit be scheduled for Council discussion.
Council Member O'Donnell noted the letter regarding dogs being leased in
City parks and his support for the rule.
The Mayor wished Happy Birthday to Council Member Kubby on August 8;
Council Member Champion on the August 17; and City Clerk Karr on August 5.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 8:50 p.m. the
regular meeting. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
~n~s;~ W. Lehman, May~r'
Marian~'~. Karr,
Clerk
City
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 6, 1998
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Dilkes,
Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 98-80, Side 2.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, 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 disadvan-
tage the position of the governmental body in that litigation; and to discuss the pur-
chase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably
expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that
property. The minutes and tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph
(real estate) shall be available for public examinations when the transaction dis-
cussed is completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned to executive session
6:32 p.m.
Council returned to open session 6:38 p.m.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded on Norton, to adjourn the special meeting
6:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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JULY 7, 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:
Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Winstead, Schoon, Schmadeke. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 98-83, Both Sides; 98-84, Side 1.
The Mayor presented a special proclamation to City Manager Atkins, signed
by all of Council, recognizing the efforts of City employees in helping with storm
cleanup. The City Manager outlined City efforts to clean-up after the storm of June
29.
The Mayor wished Happy Birthday to Council Members Norton and
O'Donnell, and City Manager Atkins.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended and to defer to July 28 a resolution accepting the work for the removal
and replacement of the roof and insulation on the Civic Center:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meetings of June
15 and June 17, and the regular meeting of June 16, as published, subject
to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecomm. Comm. -
April 1.
Accept TCI's proposed cure in lieu of a fine of 9250 per day for failing
to meet the system upgrade deadline contained in the franchise
agreement.
Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - April 28. Housing & Community
Development Comm. - May 21. Bd. of Adjustment - June 10. Library Bd. of
Trustees - May 28. P&R Comm. - June 10. P&Z Comm. - June 18. PCRB -
June 9. Sr. Center Comm. - May 19.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for American Legion Post #17,
3016 Muscatine Avenue. Class C Liquor License for Vito's, 118 E. College
St. Class C Liquor License for Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City Aerie
#695, 225 Hwy I West. Class B Liquor License for Holiday Inn, Iowa City,
21 0 S. Dubuque St. Outdoor Service Area for Holiday Inn, Iowa City, 210 S.
Dubuque St. Class E Beer Permit for Kum & Go #422, 513 S. Riverside Dr.
Class E Beer Permit for Osco Drug Store #2393, 2425 Muscatine Ave. Class
E Liquor License for Osco Drug Store #2393, 2425 Muscatine Ave. Class E
Beer Permit for Hartig Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class E
Liquor License for Hartig Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class C
Liquor License for The Green Room, 509 S. Gilbert St. RES. 98-219, Bk.
119, p. 219, ISSUE DANCING PERMITS. RES. 98-220, Bk. 119, p. 220,
ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. Special Class C Liquor License for Caf~ La
Perlita, 327 E. Market St.
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Motions: APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
98,785,147.57 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 31, 1998, AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT.
Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-221, p. 221, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE LICENSE AGREEMENT
FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, AND OUT TO LUNCH, INC., D/B/A BLIMPIE AND UNCOMMON
GROUNDS. RES. 98-222, p. 222, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WATER
MAIN PENINSULA PROPERTY PROJECT. RES. 98-223, p. 223,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SCOTT BOULEVARD TRUNK SEWER
PROJECT. RES. 98-224, p. 224, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A
PROMISSORY NOTE IN THE FORM OF A TEN-YEAR DEPRECIATION LIEN, A
LIFE LIEN, A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 841 7TM AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-
225, p. 225, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 304 DOUGLASS COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 98-226, Bk. 119, p. 226, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for July 28 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE I
OF THE NORTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE/ARTS CAMPUS STORM SEWER
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: Alex Rosenfeld regarding Gunnerz. Christina Randall
regarding PATV Guidelines Workshop. David Arbogast regarding PATV. Jim
and Pat Knebel regarding Teg Drive speed humps. Barbara Buss regarding
Benton Street. Joe and Dorothy Lynn regarding Benton Street. Ginny Rew
regarding Benton Street. Judy Pfohl regarding Mormon Trek. Sonia Ettinger
regarding miscellaneous items. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
Designation of Pedestrian Crossing on Broadway Street South of Cross Park
Avenue. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the
fellowing position(s): Fire Lieutenant, Maintenance Worker I - Water
Customer Service, Maintenance Worker I - Airport, Maintenance Worker II -
Refuse. John Schmidt regarding PATV. Henry Royer (McLeodUSA) regarding
franchise. Letter from 25 individuals regarding Certificate of Appropriateness
for 621 South Summit Street. Steve Bullard regarding sewer backup on
Seventh Ave. Dean Rammelsburg regarding storm damage pickup,
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Bob Elliott, 1108 Dover St., thanked City crews for their promptness and
thoroughness when picking up downed trees on his property as a result of the
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storm. The following individuals appeared regarding the Certificate of
Appropriateness issued by the Historic Preservation Commission for 621 Summit
Street: Cecile Kuenzli, 705 S. Summit; George Lance, 609 S. Summit; David
Arkush, 730 S. Summit; Donald MacFarlane, 620 S. Summit; Rudy Kuenzli, 705 S.
Summit; Eleanor Steele, 710 S. Summit; and Jim Weston, 1524 Derwin,
representing the purchaser of the house at 621 S. Summit. Latoya Hoskin, 2100
Broadway, thanked Council for City efforts and support invested in the Broadway
Community. Roger Larson, Hilltop Trailer Ct., appeared regarding rules and
regulations for obtaining a site plan review of his property located at 802 S.
Clinton. Staff will follow-up.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for July
28 on an ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning,"
Article V, entitled "Minor Modification Procedures," to allow the height of free-
standing signs to be increased under certain circumstances. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
of approximately 22.2 acres from Public (P) to Public/Intensive Commercial (P/CI-1)
for property located at 1801 S. Riverside Drive. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held 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). Atty. John Beasley, representing the applicant, appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from
John Beasley, representing Michael Hoogerwerf (included in Council packet of June
16). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the 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), 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,
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 RNC-12 zone (Regina). Arty. Robert Michael,
representing the applicant, appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by
O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Robert Michael, representing Regina
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Catholic Education Center. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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, 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 vacating Second Avenue Court
located between First Avenue and Second Avenue, north of Muscatine Avenue
(Walgreen's). No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to
accept correspondence from David Darr and Doug Brown, The Place Commercial
Real Estate. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance vacating
Second Avenue Court, located between First Avenue and Second Avenue, north of
Muscatine Avenue (Walgreen's). Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman, Norton. Nays:
Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-227, Bk. 119,
p. 227, INTENT TO CONVEY VACATED PORTIONS OF SECOND AVENUE COURT
RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED NORTH OF MUSCATINE AVENUE AND WEST OF FIRST
AVENUE TO THE PLACE/COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, THE REDEVELOPER OF
THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND OWNER OF ALL ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR JULY 28, 1998.
(Walgreen's) The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman,
Norton, O'Donnell. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance vacating
the northern 200 feet of the alley between Lafayette Street and Benton Street,
west of Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa, (Hawkeye Lumber), 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 adopt ORD. 98-3835, Bk.
41, p. 15, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINACE BY CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION OF FOUR PARCELS OF KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
OWNED PROPERTY FROM CC-2, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL AND I-1, GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL TO P , PUBLIC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to forward a letter to the
Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending that a request to rezone 2.0
acres of property from Highway Commercial (CH) to Planned Commercial (CP2) for
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property located in Johnson County on the south side of Highway 1 at Landon
Avenue, be approved. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the collector wells -
lower terminus project. No one appeared
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 98-228, Bk. 119,
p. 228, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLLECTOR WELLS -
LOWER TERMINUS PROJECT, 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 Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending
Title 1, Chapter 4, Section 2, entitled "Civil Penalties For Municipal Infractions," of
the City Code to provide increased fines for municipal infraction violations, be given
first vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Champion,
Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 3, Article B, entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fees," to clarify the
plat procedures required for the adoption of a project-specific tap-on fee and
Chapter 4, Article F, "Schedule of Fees" to correct a scrivener's error in the
northwest sanitary sewer project, 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, that rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage be suspended, the
second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-3836, Bk. 41, p. 16,
AMENDING THE CITY CODE TITLE 5, CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "VEHICLES FOR
HIRE" BY DELETING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A DRIVING 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 O'Donnell, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-229, Bk. 119,
p. 229, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY
DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE, PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS to All-American Concrete
for 9599,524.30. Sr. Civil Engr. Winstead present for discussion. Individual Council
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Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-230, Bk. 119, p.
230, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE FUTURE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW CREEK TRAIL PROJECT ALONG THE ROUTE
OF THE WILLOW CREEK INTERCEPTOR SEWER. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present . The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-231, Bk. 119,
p. 231, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION (to Catherine Pfab for
960,000). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Housing & Community
Development Comm.: three vacancies to fill three-year terms expiring September 1,
2001; Library Bd. of Trustees: one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending 7/1/01.
These appointments will be made at the August 25 Council meeting. Council
encouraged citizens to apply for City Boards and Commissions.
The Mayor noted that the vacancy on the Historic Preservation Comm.
representing the Brown Street District to fill an unexpired term ending March 29,
1999, would be re-advertised.
Council Member Norton acknowledged all efforts to make the 4th Of July Jazz
Festival a terrific event.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted the joint meeting scheduled Wednesday,
July 8, with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, City Councils of Coralville
and Iowa City, and the Iowa City School Board and suggested the utilization of
some sales tax monies for road improvements and joint projects such as the
completion of 965. After discussion Council Members stated their intention to
discuss the matter at the joint meeting for the sharing of information with respect
to sales tax issues and schedule additional discussions at JCCOG.
Council Member Thornberry noted the letter (Consent Calendar) received
from McLeod USA expressing an interest to come to Iowa City. Asst. City Mgr.
Helling updated Council on the procedure for granting a cable franchise; announced
the Police Citizens Review Board (PCRB) community forum (originally planned for
June 29) for Tuesday, July 14; and suggested more City involvement in next year's
4th Of July fireworks or possibly combining with Coralville; encouraged citizens with
trailers or pick-up trucks to help their neighbors cleanup after the storm.
Council Member Kubby reminded citizens that the Federal Communications
Act allowed cities to have some oversight over cable rates at least until March
1999, noted the monitoring has resulted twice in rebates from TCI to local
customers, and thanked staff and the Commission for their efforts.
Mayor Lehman asked that Council Work Sessions begin at 6:30 starting
August 24 and that the first 30 minutes be of items in the current pending list and
include a memo outlining staff recommendation for each item discussed; announced
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that the mixed paper recycling pick-up won't take place until early fall, and public
will be kept informed; reminded Council of special formal meetings scheduled for
July 9 and 1 O; and noted that citizens may drop off organic material to the Transit
Facility on South Riverside Drive. In response to the Mayor, the City Manager
outlined City cleanup efforts, hours of operation, and special services being offered
as a result of the June 29 storm.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 9:30 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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 at 356-5043.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 9, 1998
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:00 a.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, Miklo, Yucuis, Dilkes, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 98-86,
Side 1.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title
14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article K, Environmental Regulations, Section 1, Sensitive Ar-
eas Ordinance, to add a retention requirement for woodlands in Factory-Built Housing
Residential (RFBH) zones, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance changing
the zoning designation of approximately 22.20 acres from Public (P) to Pub-
lic/Intensive Commercial (P/CI-1) for property located at 1801 S. Riverside Drive, 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, that the rule requiring ordi-
nances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior
to the meeting at which it is to finally passed be suspended, the second consideration
and vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-3837, Bk. 41, p. 17, AMENDING THE ZON-
ING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF 6.53 ACRES
FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, RS-5, TO SENSITIVE AREAS
OVERLAY, OSA-5, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2727 ROCHESTER AVENUE
(Green Mountain Meadow), be voted on for final passage at this time. Atty. John
Beasley, representing the applicant, appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by
Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-232, Bk. 119, p.
232, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GREEN MOUNTAIN MEADOW,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the rule requiring ordi-
nances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior
to the meeting at which it is to finally passed be suspended, the second consideration
and vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-3838, Bk. 41, p. 18, AMENDING CITY CODE
TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE A, ENTITLED "ZONING TI-
TLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE," SECTION 4, ENTITLED "SCOPE," TO ALLOW MORE
THAN ONE PRINCIPAL BUILDING ON A LOT FOR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION USES
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PERMITTED BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION IN RS ZONES AND THE RNC-12 ZONE (Re-
gina), be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion car-
ried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Nor-
ton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby, Absent: None. 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 that the rule requiring or-
dinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to finally passed be suspended, the second consid-
eration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-3839, Bk. 41, p. 19, VACATING
SECOND AVENUE COURT, LOCATED BETWEEN FIRST AVENUE AND SECOND
AVENUE, NORTH OF MUSCATINE AVENUE (Walgreen's), be voted on for final pas-
sage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following di-
vision of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Champion. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by
O'Donnell, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the
ordinance 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 Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance vacating the
northern 200 feet of the alley between Lafayette Street and Benton Street, west of
Dubuque street, Iowa City, Iowa, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to defer indefinitely a resolution of in-
tent to lease approximately 5 acres of city-owned land on the lower penninsula to the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the U.S.A. Corp., Lodge No.590 for use
as a golf driving range, and setting a public hearing for July 28, 1998. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-233, Bk.
119, p. 233, PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF PRIOR BONDS AND THE EXE-
CUTION OF DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO. 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 set a public hearing for July 28,
1998, on the proposed ordinance amending the City Code of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa be enacting a new section numbered 8-5-8, entitled "Nuisance Party Regula-
tions," providing for the definition and regulation of nuisance parties, and providing a
penalty for violations of said regulations. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thorn-
berry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Champion, Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by, O'Donnell, to adjourn to executive session
to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring,
performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless
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and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a
closed session. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members pres-
ent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session
8:20 a.m.
Council returned to open session 10:46 a.m.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Kubby, to adjourn the special council
meeting 10:46 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's office at 356-5043.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 10, 1998
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 9:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Karr.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 98-86, Side 2.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn to executive session to
evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring,
performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless
and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a
closed session. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members pres-
ent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session
9:05 a.m.
Council returned to open session 10:40 a.m.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adjourn the special meeting
10:45 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
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
JULY 17, 1998
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 4:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby (4:07 p.m.), Lehman,
Norton, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Absent: Thornberry. Staffmembers present: Atkins,
Holecek, Karr, Brachtel. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 98-87, Side 1.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-234, Bk. 119, p.
234, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for July 28, 1998, ON PLANS, SPECIFICA-
TIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUC-
TION OF THE 1998 PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Sr. Civil Engineer Brachtel
present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-235, Bk. 119,
p. 235, DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO MAKE APPLICA-
TION FOR FEDERAL/STATE DISASTER ASSISTANCE. City Manager Atkins present
for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor encouraged Council Members to attend the ceremony planned for
9:00 a.m. on July 21 to start the Downtown Improvements Project.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn the special meeting
4:17 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry ab-
sent.
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, 356-5043.
The cost of publishing the following proceed-
ings and claims is $
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/6/98
Iowa City City Council, special meet-
ing, 6:30 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; and to discuss the purchase of
particular real estate only where premature
disclosure could be reasonably expected to in-
crease the price the governmental body would
have to pay for that property. The minutes and
tape recording of a session closed under this
paragraph (real estate) shall be available for
public examinations when the transaction dis-
cussed is completed. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 6:40 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 Clerk
Submitted ;~:n~publication 7/10/9
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
proceedings and claims is ~
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publication is ~ ,
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/7/98
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 presented a special
proclamation to City Manager Atkins, signed
by all of Council, recognizing the efforts of
City employees in helping with storm cleanup.
The City Manager outlined City efforts to
clean-up after the storm of June 29.
The Mayor wished Happy Birthday to
Council Members Norton and O'Donnell, and
City Manager Atkins.
Moved and seconded that the
following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as amended and to defer to
July 28 a resolution accepting the work for
the removal and replacement of the roof and
insulation on the Civic Center:
Approval of Official Council
Actions of the special meetings of
June 15 and June 17, and the regular
meeting of June 16, as published,
subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Broadband Telecomm.
Cornre. - April 1.
Accept TCI's proposed cure in
lieu of a fine of 8250 per day
for failing to meet the system
upgrade deadline contained in
the franchise agreement.
Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - April
28. Housing & Community
Development Cornre. - May 21. Bd.
of Adjustment - June 10. Library Bd.
of Trustees - May 28. P&R Cornre. -
June 10. P&Z Comm. June 18.
PCRB - June 9. Sr. Center Comm. -
May 19.
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Permit Motions: Class C Liquor
License for American Legion Post
//17, 3016 Muscatine Avenue. Class
C Liquor License for Vito's, 118 E.
College St. Class C Liquor License for
Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City
Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 West. Class
B Liquor License for Holiday Inn, Iowa
City, 210 S. Dubuque St. Outdoor
Service Area for Holiday Inn, Iowa
City, 210 S. Dubuque St. Class E Beer
Permit for Kum & Go #422, 513 S.
Riverside Dr. Class E Beer Permit for
Osco Drug Store #2393, 2425
Muscatine Ave. Class E Liquor License
for Osco Drug Store #2393, 2425
Muscatine Ave. Class E Beer Permit
for Hartig Drug Store #10, 701
Mormon Trek Blvd. Class E Liquor
License for Hartig Drug Store #10,
701 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class C
Liquor License The Green Room, 509
S. Gilbert St. RES. 98-219, ISSUE
DANCING PERMITS. RES. 98-220,
ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. Special
Class C Liquor License for Caf~ La
Perlita, 327 E. Market St.
Motions: APPROVE
DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT
OF 98,785,147.57 FOR THE PERIOD
OF MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 31, 1998,
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO
AUDIT.
Resolutions: RES. 98-221,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT
OF WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, AND OUT TO LUNCH,
INC., D/B/A BLIMPIE AND
UNCOMMON GROUNDS. RES. 98-
222, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE WATER MAIN PENINSULA
PROPERTY PROJECT. RES. 98-223,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SCOTT BOULEVARD TRUNK SEWER
PROJECT. RES. 98-224,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING
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A PROMISSORY NOTE IN THE FORM
OF A TEN-YEAR DEPRECIATION LIEN,
A LIFE LIEN, A REHABILITATION
AGREEMENT, AND A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
841 7TM AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 98-225, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF
A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 304
DOUGLASS COURT, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Setting Public Hearings: RES.
98-226, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
PHASE I OF THE NORTH RIVERSIDE
DRIVE/ARTS CAMPUS STORM
SEWER 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: Alex
Rosenfeld regarding Gunnerz.
Christina Randall regarding PATV
Guidelines Workshop. David Arbogast
regarding PATV. Jim and Pat Knebel
regarding Teg Drive speed humps.
Barbara Buss regarding Benton Street.
Joe and Dorothy Lynn regarding
Benton Street. Ginny Rew regarding
Benton Street. Judy Pfohl regarding
Mormon Trek. Sonia Ettinger
regarding miscellaneous items.
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
Designation of Pedestrian Crossing on
Broadway Street South of Cross Park
Avenue. Civil Service Comm.
submitting certified lists of applicants
for the following position(s): Fire
Lieutenant, Maintenance Worker I -
Water Customer Service, Maintenance
Worker I - Airport, Maintenance
Worker II - Refuse. John Schmidt
regarding PATV. Henry Royer
(McLeodUSA) regarding franchise.
Letter from 25 individuals regarding
Certificate of Appropriateness for 621
South Summit Street. Steve Bullard
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regarding sewer backup on Seventh
Ave. Dean Rammelsburg regarding
storm damage pickup,
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Bob Elliott, 1108 Dover St., thanked
· City crews for their promptness and
thoroughness when picking up downed trees
on his property as a result of the storm. The
following individuals appeared regarding the
Certificate of Appropriateness issued by the
Historic Preservation Commission for 621
Summit Street: Cecile Kuenzli, 705 S.
Summit; George Lance, 609 S. Summit;
David Arkush, 730 S. Summit; Donald
MacFarlane, 620 S. Summit; Rudy Kuenzli,
705 S. Summit; Eleanor Steele, 710 S.
Summit; and Jim Weston, 1524 Derwin,
representing the purchaser of the house at
621 S. Summit. Latoya Hoskin, 2100
Broadway, thanked Council for City efforts
and support invested in the Broadway
Community. Roger Larson, Hilltop Trailer Ct.,
appeared regarding rules and regulations for
obtaining a site plan review of his property
located at 802 S. Clinton.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for July 28 on an ordinance amending
City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled
"Zoning," Article V, entitled "Minor
Modification Procedures," to allow the height
of free-standing signs to be increased under
certain circumstances. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A public hearing was held 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)
ZOReS.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance changing the zoning designation of
approximately 22.2 acres from Public (P} to
Public/Intensive Commercial (P/CI-1 } for
property located at 1801 S. Riverside Drive.
A public hearing was held 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. Atty. John Beasley,
representing the applicant, appeared. Moved
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and seconded to accept correspondence from
John Beasley, representing Michael
Hoogerwerf (included in Council packet of
June 16). The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
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, be given first vote
for consideration. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held 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 RNC-12 zone.
Atty. Robert Michael, representing the
applicant, appeared. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Robert Michael,
representing Regina Catholic Education
Center. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
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,
be given first vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance vacating Second Avenue Court
located between First Avenue and Second
Avenue, north of Muscatine Avenue. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from
David Darr and Doug Brown, The Place
Commercial Real Estate. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance vacating Second Avenue Court,
located between First Avenue and Second
Avenue, north of Muscatine Avenue, be given
first vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-227, INTENT TO CONVEY VACATED
PORTIONS OF SECOND AVENUE COURT
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RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED NORTH OF
MUSCATINE AVENUE AND WEST OF FIRST
AVENUE TO THE PLACE/COMMERCIAL REAL
ESTATE, THE REDEVELOPER OF THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY AND OWNER OF ALL
ABUTTING PROPERTIES, AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE
FOR JULY 28, 1998.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance vacating the northern 200 feet of
the alley between Lafayette Street and
Benton Street, west of Dubuque Street, Iowa
City, Iowa, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and sesonded to adopt ORD.
98-3835, AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINACE BY CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION OF FOUR PARCELS OF
KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE OWNED
PROPERTY FROM CC-2, COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL AND I-1, GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL TO P, PUBLIC.
Moved and seconded to forward a
letter to the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors recommending that a request to
rezone 2.0 acres of property from Highway
Commercial (CH) to Planned Commercial
(CP2) for property located in Johnson County
on the south side of Highway I at Landon
Avenue, be approved. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the collector wells - lower
terminus project.
Moved and seconded adopt RES. 98-
228, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
COLLECTOR WELLS LOWER TERMINUS
PROJECT, 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.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 1, Chapter 4,
Section 2, entitled "Civil Penalties For
Municipal Infractions," of the City Code to
provide increased fines for municipal
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Page 7
infraction violations, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3,
Article B, entitled "Project Specific Tap-On
Fees," to clarify the plat procedures required
for the adoption of a project-specific tap-on
fee and Chapter 4, Article F, "Schedule of
Fees" to correct a scrivener's error in the
northwest sanitary sewer project, be given
first vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that rule
requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage be suspended, the
second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 98-3836, AMENDING THE
CITY CODE TITLE 5, CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED
"VEHICLES FOR HIRE" BY DELETING THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR A DRIVING RECORD,
be voted on for final passage at this time.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-229, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY
DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE, PHASE 1
IMPROVEMENTS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-230, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE FUTURE
CONSTRUCTION OF TFIE WILLOW CREEK
TRAIL PROJECT ALONG THE ROUTE OF THE
WILLOW CREEK INTERCEPTOR SEWER.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-231, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF
PENDING LITIGATION.
The Mayor announced the following
vacancies: Housing & Community
Development Cornre.: three vacancies to fill
three-year terms expiring September 1, 2001;
Library Bd. of Trustees: one vacancy to fill an
unexpired term ending 7/1/01. These
appointments will be made at the August 25
Council meeting.
The Mayor noted that the vacancy on
the Historic Preservation Cornre. representing
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Page 8
the Brown Street District to fill an unexpired
term ending March 29, 1999, would be re-
advertised.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:30
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 Finance Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/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 at 356-5043.
The cost of publishing the following proceed-
ings and claims is
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said
publication is $
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/9/98
Iowa City City Council, special meet-
ing, 8:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present:
Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded that the ordi-
nance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning,
Article K, Environmental Regulations, Section
1, Sensitive Areas Ordinance, to add a reten-
tion requirement for woodlands in Factory-Built
Housing Residential (RFBH) zones, be given
first vote for consideration. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordi-
nance changing the zoning designation of ap-
proximately 22.20 acres from Public (P) to
Public/Intensive Commercial (P/CI-1) for prop-
erty located at 1801 S. Riverside Drive, be
given first vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule re-
quiring 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 considera-
tion and vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-
3837, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION
OF 6.53 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, RS-5, TO SENSITIVE
AREAS OVERLAY, OSA-5, FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2727 ROCHESTER AVENUE be
voted on for final passage at this time. Atty.
John Beasley, representing the applicant, ap-
peared. The Mayor declared the motion car-
ried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance
be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor de-
clared the ordinance adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-232, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF GREEN MOUNTAIN MEADOW, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded that the rule re-
quiring ordinances to be considered and voted
on for final passage at two Council meetings
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page 2
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, the second considera-
tion and vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-
3838, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14,
CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE
A, ENTITLED "ZONING TITLE, PURPOSE AND
SCOPE," SECTION 4, ENTITLED "SCOPE," TO
ALLOW MORE THAN ONE PRINCIPAL BUILD-
ING ON A LOT FOR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION
USES PERMITTED BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION IN
RS ZONES AND THE RNC-12 ZONE, be voted
on for final passage at this time. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved and sec-
onded that the ordinance be finally adopted at
this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved and seconded that the rule re-
quiring ordinances to be considered and voted
on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to finally be
passed be suspended, the second considera-
tion and vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-
3839, VACATING SECOND AVENUE COURT,
LOCATED BETWEEN FIRST AVENUE AND
SECOND AVENUE, NORTH OF MUSCATINE
AVENUE, be voted on for final passage at this
time. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance be fi-
nally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
Moved and seconded that the ordi-
nance vaoating the northern 200 feet of the
alley between Lafayette Street and Benton
Street, west of Dubuque street, Iowa City,
Iowa, be given second vote for consideration.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer indefi-
nitely a resolution of intent to lease approxi-
mately 5 acres of city-owned land on the lower
penninsula to the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks of the U.S.A. Corp., Lodge
No.590 for use as a golf driving range, and
setting a public hearing for July 28, 1998. The
Mayor declared the motion sarried.
Moved and sesonded to adopt RES.
98-233, PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION
OF PRIOR BONDS AND THE EXECUTION OF
DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for July 28, 1998, on the proposed or-
dinance amending the City Code of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa be enacting a new section
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numbered 8-5-8, entitled "Nuisance Party
Regulations," providing for the definition and
regulation of nuisance parties, and providing a
penalty for violations of said regulations. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to ex-
ecutive session to evaluate the professional
competency of an individual whose appoint-
ment, hiring, performance or discharge is being
considered when necessary to prevent need-
less and irreparable injury to that individual's
reputation and that individual requests a closed
session. The Mayor declared the motion car-
ried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special council meeting 10:46 a.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/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Subject to change as finalized by the City
Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's office at 356-5043.
The cost of publishing the following proceed-
ings and claims is $ . Oj-
mulative cost for this calendar year for said
publications is $
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/10/98
Iowa City City Council, special meet-
ing, 9:00 a.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 evaluate the professional
competency of an individual whose appoint-
ment, hiring, performance or discharge is being
considered when necessary to prevent need-
less and irreparable injury to that individual's
reputation and that individual requests a closed
session. The Mayor declared the motion car-
ried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 10:45 a.m. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried.
A more complete description is on file
in the office of the City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Subject to change as finalized by the City
Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
The cost of publishing the following proceed-
ings and claims is $ . Cumuli-
tive cost for this calendar year for said publica-
tions is ~
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/17/98
Iowa City City Council, special meet-
ing, 4:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present:
Champion, Kubby (4:07 p.m.), Lehman, Nor-
ton, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Absent: Thorn-
berry.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-234, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CON-
TRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1998 PAVEMENT
MARKING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE
SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPEC-
TION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-235, DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE TO MAKE APPLICATION
FOR FEDERAL/STATE DISASTER ASSIS-
TANCE.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 4:17 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/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication -7/22/98