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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-07-28 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5043. 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, Council Activities July 28, 1998 Page 2 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 Council Activities July 28, 1998 Page 3 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 Council Activities July 28, 1998 Page 4 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 Council Activities July 28, 1998 Page 5 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. Council Activities July 28, 1998 Page 6 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. Council Activities July 28, 1998 Page 7 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 & Council Activities July 28, 1998 Page 8 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 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office, 356-5043. 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 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 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. Council Activities July 7, 1998 Page 2 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 Council Activities July 7, 1998 Page 3 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 Council Activities July 7, 1998 Page 4 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 Council Activities July 7, 1998 Page 5 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 Council Activities July 7, 1998 Page 6 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 Council Activities July 7, 1998 Page 7 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 Council Activities July 9, 1998 page 2 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 Council Activities July 9, 1998 page 3 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 publications is $ 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 ~ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said 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. Official Council Actions July 7, 1998 Page 2 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 Official Council Actions July 7, 1998 Page 3 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 Official Council Actions July 7, 1998 Page 4 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 Official Council Actions July 7, 1998 Page 5 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 Official Council Actions July 7, 1998 Page 6 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 Official Council Actions July 7, 1998 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 Official Council Actions July 7, 1998 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 Official Council Actions July 9, 1998 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 Official Council Actions July 9, 1998 page 3 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