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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-08-18 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES AUGUST 18, 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. Absent: Vanderhoef. None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Holecek, Matthews, Shaffer, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 98-93, Side 1. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be receive, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of July 27 and the regular meeting of July 28, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing & Community Development Comm. - June 15. Bd. of Adjustment - July 15. Civil Service Cornre. - June 10. Accept the certified list for the position of Fire Lieutenant. Human Rights Commission - July 27. Approve the recommended changes to the By-Laws. Bd. of Library Board of Trustees - June 25; July 23. P&Z Comm. ~ July 16. PCRB - July 28. Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - August 17. Adopt the proposed franchise with McLeod Communications with minor changes in language regarding access services and noted that a trigger mechanism for annual payments for telecommunications-related uses need to be determined and included. Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-264, p. 264, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 308 WEST BENTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-265, p. 265, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1 41 6 TRACY LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Hazel Kerr regarding west side transit loop. Carolyn Robertson regarding downtown fountain. Diane Sulg (Iowa Arts Festival) regarding support. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Lane Usage Designation on Rocky Shore Drive at Intersection of U.S. 6. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Community Programmer; Housing Office Manager; Housing Program Assistant; Housing Program Assistant; Maintenance Worker II - Parks. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance awarding a non-exclusive franchise to McLeodUSA, to construct, operate, and maintain a cable television system within the City of Iowa City. BTC Member Hoch, Cable TV Adm. Shaffer, Asst. City Mgr. Helling and Asst. City Attorney Holecek present for discussion. Council Activities August 18, 1998 Page 2 Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance awarding a non-exclusive franchise to McLeodUSA, to construct, operate, and maintain a Cable Television System within the City of Iowa City, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-266, Bk. 119, p. 266, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLLECTOR WELLS LOWER TERMINUS PROJECT to Reynolds, Inc. for 91,379,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the memo from the City Mgr. requesting time be set aside for Council to tour City facilities. Council agreed to a tour at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15. Moved by Champion, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn the special meeting 7:30 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. ~an/~,~ Mayor '"'" 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 $ . Cumub- tive cost for this calendar year for said publica- tion is ~ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/27/98 Iowa City City Council, special meet- ing, 6:35 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved and seconded to adjourn to ex- ecutive session to discuss strategy with coun- sel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclo- sure would be likely to prejudice or disadvan- tage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 6:50 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. Ka.rr, City Clerk 7/29/98 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 - 7/28/98 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. The Mayor proclaimed Irving B. Weber Day - August 8, 1998, Bob Stein & Darold Albright, Planning Committee accepted. Moved and seconded 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 17o Rules Comm. 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. Dodge St. Official Council Actions July 28, 1998 Page 2 Class E Liquor License for Drug Town, 1221 N. Dodge St. Class C Liquor License for Memories, 928 Maiden Lane. Special Five-Day License for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2140 Rochester Ave. Temporary Outdoor 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, 210 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, ISSUE DANCING PERMITS. RES. 98- 237, ISSUE TO CIGARETTE PERMITS. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of 919,605,695.96 for the period of June I through June 30, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Resolutions: RES. 98-238, 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, 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, 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, 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, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC Official Council Actions July 28, 1998 Page 3 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, TO ADOPT THE BY-LAWS FOR THE PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE. RES. 98-244, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART PROGRAM ACQUISITION PROCEDURES. RES. 98-245, ;AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF A COMMITTEE TO DRAFT PROVISIONS TO ASSURE NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY FOR NEW MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS IN ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOODS. RES. 98-246, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD CONCRETE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT. RES. 98- 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, 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, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR BROKEN ARROW ESTATES. RES. 98-250, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE FY99 OPERATING BUDGET. Correspondence: Christopher C. Arch regarding Public Ascess TV. Robert C. Crane regarding Public Access TV. Dave Sidwell regarding recycling container system availability for apartments and condominiums. Jeff Conklin regarding Hickory Hill Park. G.L. Nelson, MidAmerican Energy regarding Burlington Street Bridge. David Salisbury regarding Train interchange. Rod Sullivan regarding Penn State riots. Tricia Yeggy regarding utility deposit Official Council Actions July 28, 1998 Page 4 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 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. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled uZoning," Article V, entitled "Minor Modification Procedures," to allow the height of free-standing signs to be increased under certain circumstances. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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, Official Council Actions July 28, 1998 Page 5 be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 98-3840, VACATING THE NORTHERN 200 FEET OF THE ALLEY BETWEEN LAFAYETTE STREET AND BENTON STREET, WEST OF DUBUQUE STREET. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-251, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF GREEN MOUNTAIN MEADOW, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-252, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF DONOHOE FIFTH SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to defer to September 22, 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. Moved and seconded 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~IO) for property located at 4820 American Legion Road be denied. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-253, APPROVING THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN. Victor Dover, Dover, Kohl & Partners, presented a short presentation of the process utilized in formulating the plan. 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. 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-254, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NORTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE/ARTS CAMPUS STORM SEWER, PHASE 1, PROJECT, ESTABLISHING Official Council Actions July 28, 1998 Page 6 AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-255, 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 PROJECT. 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-256, 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. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor deslared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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, Official Council Actions July 28, 1998 Page 7 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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, the redeveloper of the subject property and owner of all abutting properties. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-257, 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. DARR, FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP II), THE REDEVELOPER OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND OWNER OF ALL ABUTTING PROPERTIES. 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 infraction violations, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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, 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. 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. 98-258, 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 Official Council Actions July 28, 1998 Page 8 ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN LAFAYETTE STREET AND BENTON STREET IN IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PURPOSES OF STORAGE AND SECURITY. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-259, 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, appea(ed. Moved and seconded adopt RES. 98- 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-261, AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN AIRPORT TAXIWAY AND RAMP ON AIRPORT PROPERTY TO BE LEASED TO IOWA JET SERVICES INC., as amended. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-262, RESOLUTION ON UNCLASSIFIED SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 FOR THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, AND CITY CLERK. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-263, 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. Moved and seconded to set a publis 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. 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 Official Council Actions July 28, 1998 Page 9 Development Comm. - 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. Moved and seconded to adjourn the regular meeting 8:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Submitte~l for publication - 8/6/98 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 27, 1998 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:35 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, Kugler. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 98-89, Side 1. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 7:37 p.m. Council returned to open session 7:48 p.m. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn the special meeting 6:50 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, 356-5043. 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, O'Donnell, Thornbern/, 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 1 O, 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 Comm. 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 f~r 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. Dodge St. Class E Liquor License for Drug Town, 1221 N. Dodge St. Class C Liquor License for Memories, 928 Maiden Lane. Special Five-Day License for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2140 Rochester Ave. Temporary Outdoor 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, 210 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 $19,605,695.96 for the period of June I 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.h 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 Conklin regarding Hickory Hill Park. G.L. 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, APPROVING 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 Arty. 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 CAMP0~ STORM SEWER, PHASE 1, PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. 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_ th~ establi_shment 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 15e 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. NOL'AN 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 $300,000, 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 ON UNCLASSIFIED SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 FOR THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, AND CITY CLERK (City Attorney- $74,000; City Manager- $117,000; City Clerk- $55,000). 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. 1'20, 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 Comm. - 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 Comm. - 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. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk