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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 25, 1998
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 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, Rocca, Fosse, Yucuis, O'Neil, Fowler. Council minutes tape
recorded on 98-96 & 98-97, Both Sides.
The Mayor presented a Special Lifesaving Recognition to Debra Ely and
Nancy Spalj; and the annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Certificate of
Achievement for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1997, Finance Director Yucuis
accepted.
The Mayor proclaimed American Cancer Society Day - September 19, Amy
Carson - Area 23 Program Director accepted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted
as presented and to defer to September 9, 1998, item 4e(1) 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 meeting of August
18, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecomm. Comm. -
July 27. P&Z Comm. - August 6. PCRB - August 11. Public Art Advisory
Cornre. - July 16.
Adopt the Committee's acquisition procedures.
Sr. Center Comm. - July 21.
Permit Motions: Class C Beer Permit for Doc's Standard, Inc., 801 S.
Riverside Dr. Class C Beer Permit for Russ' AMOCO Service, 305 N. Gilbert
St. Class E Beer Permit for Econofoods #473, 1987 Broadway St. Class C
Liquor License for Plamor Lanes 1555 First Ave. Class C Liquor License for
G. A. Malone's, 121-123 Iowa Ave. Class C Liquor License for Diamond
Dave's Taco Company , 201 S. Clinton St. Class C Liquor License for Joe's
Place, 115 Iowa Ave. RES. 98-267, Bk. 119, p. 267, ISSUE CIGARETTE
PERMIT.
Motions: APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
~12,734,033.79 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1 THROUGH JULY 31, 1998,
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT.
Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-268, p. 268, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SHAMROCK/ARBOR CULVERT ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT. RES. 98-269, p. 269, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN AND PAVING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 55-64 AND 69-74 VILLAGE GREEN,
PART- 4B, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
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PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 98-270, p. 270, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM WATER SYSTEM, WATER MAIN,
AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVMENTS FOR WALDEN HILLS, LOTS 1-6,
LOTS 37-51, LOT 53, AND LOTS 55-79, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 98-271, p.
271, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION
AGREEMENT, A STATEMENT OF LIFE LIEN, A PROMISSORY NOTE IN THE
FORM OF A TEN YEAR DECLINING BALANCE AND THE FINANCING
STATEMENTS (UCC-2 AND UCC-4) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 944
MILLER STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-272, p. 272, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
COMMERCIAL FEDERAL BANK OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1807 G STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-
273, p. 273, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, HILLS BANK AND THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF DES MOINES
FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO SAME.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 98-286, Bk. 119, p. 286, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for September 9 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING IN NAPOLEON PARK, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: John Veit regarding handguns. Bradford Houser
regarding siding material (Summit Street). Michaelanne Widness regarding
west side transit service. Mildred McFlynn regarding downtown. Civil Service
Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following
position(s): Customer Service Representative; Parking Cashier.
The Mayor noted the grant received to assist in housing rehabilitation programs.
City Engr. Fosse present for discussion of the Shamrock/Arbor culvert improvement
project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Rene Paine, PATV Director, announced that they've moved from the Library
to 623 S. Dubuque St. Jim Clayton, 119 E. College, appeared with concerns on
the sidewalk caf~ application for G.A. Malone's. Moved by Kubby, seconded by
Thornberry, to move up item #24, a resolution for temporary use of public right of
way for G.A. Malone's, for consideration at this time. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by
Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-274, Bk. 119, p. 274,
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 G.A. MALONE'S, UC. D/B/A/G.A. MALONE'S FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE. Jim Clayton, 119 E. College, presented information. Council
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directed staff to write a letter to sidewalk cafes reminding them of rules regarding
the serving of alcoholic beverages. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Champion, Kubby. Nays: Lehman. Absent: None. Public discussion
continued with the following individuals appearing: Shannon Nelson, 1601 Aber
Avenue and Chad Gonnerman, 504 N. Linn, regarding the Deer Management Plan.
Staff will follow up.; and Michaelanne Widness, 629 Melrose Avenue, regarding a
westside shuttle.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
September 9 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of an approximate
4,000 square foot property located at 114 Wright Street from Community
Commercial (CC-2) to Planned High Density Multiple-Family Residential (PRM). The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held 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 following individuals
appeared: Atty. John Hayek, representing Riverview Place Partners; Mrs. Joseph
Howell; Joel Wilcox, Taft Speedway; Ocie Trimble, 103 Taft Speedway; Carol
Seydel, Taft Speedway. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Council took a brief recess 8:50p.m.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring
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
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-3842, Bk. 41, p. 22,
AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING,' ARTICLE V,
ENTITLED "MINOR MODIFICATION PROCEDURES," TO ALLOW THE HEIGHT OF
FREESTANDING SIGNS TO BE INCREASED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES,
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 Vanderhoef, 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.
Council agreed to schedule action on the ordinance concerning Riverview
Place Partners in two weeks.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt QRD. 98-3843, Bk. 41, p.
23, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 98-3844, Bk. 41,
p. 24, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION OF 22.2 ACRES OF LAND FROM PUBLIC, P, TO PUBLIC/INTENSIVE
COMMERCIAL, P/CI-1, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 S. RIVERSIDE DRIVE.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving amendments to the
FY99 Operating Budget. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-275, Bk. 119,
p. 275, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
30, 1999. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
Title 9 of the City Code of Iowa City entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," by
amending Chapter 4, adding Section 1C therein to provide for additional
enforcement abilities for parking violations, be given first vote for consideration.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Parking & Transit Director
Fowler present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Kubby. Nays: Champion. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring
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
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-3845, Bk. 41, p. 25,
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 voted on for final passage at
this time. Fire Chief Rocca present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman. 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.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the rule requiring 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
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-3846, Bk. 41, p. 26,
AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 1 OF THE CITY CODE, 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 voted on for final passage at this time. 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 Norton, seconded by Thornberry, 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
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prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-3847, Bk. 41, p. 27,
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
voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thornberry, Vanderhoef,
Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, 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 Norton, that the rule requiring 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
consideration and vote be waived, and that QRD. 98-3848, Bk. 41, p. 28,
AWARDING A FRANCHISE FOR CABLE TELEVISION TO MCLEODUSA ATS, 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 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 Norton, to adopt RES. 98-276, Bk. 119,
p. 276, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE JOHNSON COUNTY AUDITOR TO
PLACE THE BALLOT QUESTION OF WHETHER TO AWARD A NON-EXCLUSIVE
FRANCHISE FOR CABLE TELEVISION TO MCLEODUSA ATS AT THE SPECIAL
CITY ELECTION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE NOVEMBER 3, 1998 GENERAL
ELECTION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 98-3849, Bk.
41, p. 29, AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 2, ENTITLED "CIVIL
PENALTIES FOR MUNCIPAL INFRACTIONS," OF THE CITY CODE TQ PROVIDE
INCREASED FINES FOR MUNICIPAL INFRACTION VIOLATIONS. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Lehman. Nays: Kubby,
Champion. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-277, Bk. 119,
p. 277, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR IOWA CLEAN AIR ATTAINMENT
PROGRAM FUNDS, AND A SIDE AGREEMENT FOR RAILROAD INTERCHANGE
TRACK CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, THE IOWA
INTERSTATE RAILROAD, AND THE CEDAR RAPIDS AND IOWA CITY RAILWAY
COMPANY. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
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Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-278, Bk. 119,
p. 278, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1998 PAVEMENT
MARKING PROJECT to All Iowa Contracting for ~ 74,185.37. 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 Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-279, Bk.
119, p. 279, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE I OF THE
NORTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE/ARTS CAMPUS STORM SEWER PROJECT to Iowa
Bridge & Culvert for 9452,883.50. 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 Norton, to adopt RES. 98-280, Bk. 119,
p. 280, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE
USTEP PROJECT TURN LANE CONSTRUCTION AT IOWA HIGHWAY 1 AND
SUNSET STREET (UST-1-5(6)--4A-52). 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 Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-281, Bk.
119, p. 281, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT
FOR THE USTEP PROJECT - TURN LANE CONSTRUCTION AT U.S. 6 AND FIRST
AVENUE. (UST-6-7(54)--4A-52). 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 adopt RES. 98-282, Bk. 119,
p. 282, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR USE OF
CITY STREETS AS A DETOUR AS A PART OF THE HIGHWAY 6 RAILROAD
CROSSING SURFACE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. City Engr. Fosse present for
discussion. Steve Kanner, 1111 E. Burlington, appeared. 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. 98-283, Bk.
119, p. 283, ADOPTING A LANDFILL POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING IOWA
CITY'S COMMITMENT TO OWN AND OPERATE THE IOWA CITY SANITARY
LANDFILL. 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. 98-284, Bk.
119, p. 284, APPROVING PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND ROBERT AND MARJORY ROGERS FOR PURCHASE OF A 40 ACRE
TRACT ON KANSAS AVENUE. 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. 98-285, Bk. 119,
p. 285, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
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AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE
NORTH AIRPORT COMMERCIAL AREA DEVELOPMENT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Housing & Community Development
Cornre. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired tern ending September 1, 2000. This
appointment will be made at the October 6 Council meeting.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced 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.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer indefinitely a
recommendation by the Animal Control Advisory Bd. to appoint Nadia VanderGaast,
to fill an unexpired term ending April 5, 2000; appoint Marc Mills, 530 Brown St.
to the Historic Preservation Cornre. Representing the Brown Street District to fill an
unexpired term ending March 29, 1999; re-appoint Gretchen Schmuch, 1434 E.
Bloomington St., to the Housing & Community Development Cornre. to fill a three-
year term expiring September 1, 2001 and re-advertise the two other vacancies for
three-year terms; appoint Winston Barclay, 2844 Brookside Dr., to the Library
Board of Trustees, to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 2001. Steve Kanner,
1111 E. Burlington, appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by Thornberry, to
call the question. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, Kubby voting "no".
The Mayor declared the motion to make the appointments carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Champion noted the start of installation of limestone as part
of the Downtown Streetscape Improvements Project.
Council Member O'Donnell encouraged citizens to apply for City Boards and
Commissions, and requested information on police auxiliaries.
Council Member Thornberry noted his 35th wedding anniversary.
Council Member Vanderhoef requested information on City meeting rooms
and charges; and thanked Community Development Coordinator Head and the
summer interns for conducting a survey on community linked deposit programs.
Council Member Norton requested an update on the peninsula project, and
states he would discuss sidewalk repair issues with the City Mgr.
Council Member Kubby acknowledged the efforts of Information Coordinator
Sweeting in the Water Division; welcomed back the University community;
welcomed new members of the CIU; and invited citizens to attend the City
Federation of Labor Labor Day picnic on September 7.
Mayor Lehman noted the revised Council meeting schedule in lieu of the
Labor Day holiday, work session is Tuesday, September 8 and formal Wednesday,
September 9; noted an upcoming meeting with University President Mary Sue
Coleman and Council's goal for closer interaction between the City and University;
and stated City Clerk Karr would be co-chairing the upcoming United Way
campaign.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adjourn the special meeting
10:10 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. ~ Z7~
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/18/98
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. Absent: Vanderhoef.
Moved and seconded that the
following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council
Actions of the special meeting of July
27 and the regular meeting of July
28, as published, subject to
corrections, as resommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Housing & Community
Development Comm. - June 15. Bd.
of Adjustment - July 15. Civil Service
Comm. - 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
Telecommunications Cornre. - August
17.
Adopt 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: RES. 98-264,
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, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
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August 18, 1998
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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 1416 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-266, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLLECTOR WELLS
LOWER TERMINUS PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 7:30 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.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K..Karr, Ci~.~
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 18, 1998
...... ICjwa 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
Comm. - 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 1416 TRACY LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Hazel Kerr regarding west side transit loop. Carolyn
Robertson regarding downtown fountain. Diane Sulg (Iowa Arts Festival)
~egarding 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.
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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.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor