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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-09-09 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 SEPTEMBER 9, 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, (3'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 98- 98, Side 2; & 98-102, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed Constitution Week - September 17-23. Sabrina Alberhasky accepted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to defer indefinitely 3e(3) 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 August 24 and 25, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. - July 9, August 13, August 17. Airport Comm. - July 16. Bd. of Adjustment - August 12. Human Rights Comm. - August 24. P&R Comm. - July 8. P&Z Cornre. - August 20. PCRB - August 18, August 25, September 1. (1) Receive PCRB Public Report #13; (2) amend the PCRB By-Laws, Article V, Section 3, to read "Place of Meetings. All meetings shall be held at a place reasonably accessible to the public;"and (3) grant an extension to the PCRB of 45 days to file their public report on Complaints #98-11, #98-14 and #98-16 because the Board is awaiting additional information requested from the Police Department. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - July 15. Rules Comm. - August 26. Approve the by-law changes as attached to the July 27 Human Rights Commission minutes. Permit Motions: Class C Beer Permit for Gasby's, 1310 S. Gilbert St. Class C Beer Permit for Sunset HandiMart, 1410 Willow Creek Dr. Class C Beer Permit for T&M Mini Mart, 2607 Hwy 6 East. Special Class C Liquor License for Baldy's Wraps, 18 S. Clinton St. Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for September 22 on the appeal to the City Council of the decision of the Historic Preservation Comm. regarding the certificate of appropriateness for construction of a new primary building on lots 1 & 2, M&W addition (803 S. Summit Street), which appeal was filed with the City Clerk on August 20, 1998 by applicant Bradford J. Houser. RES. 98-287, Bk. 119, p. 287, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 22, 1998 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES, AND PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE TO DECREASE THE RATES FOR LANDFILL USE FEES. Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-288, p. 288, APPROVING THE BY- LAWS OF THE IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION. RES. 98-289, p. Council Activities September 9, 1998 Page 2 289, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER FRONT ENTRANCE. RES. 98-290, p. 290, APPROVING THE PUBLIC HOUSING MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (PHMAP) CERTIFICATION OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FY98. RES. 98-291, p. 291, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 221 SOUTH SEVENTH AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: James Larew (Iowa City Area Science Center) regarding Science and Technology Center. Bruno Pigott regarding public discussion. Mukunda Kantamneni (AutoTech Iowa) regarding Gilbert Street. Meagan Probst regarding fire safety. Rick Altman regarding yard waste collection. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Custodian; Kennel Assistant; Parking Cashier. Hillary Sale regarding College Street and Washington Street Traffic Calming Proposal. Tom Muller regarding moving Senior Center Programs to former Randall's Building. John Rummelhart, Contractor's Tool, regarding location of emergency siren at Steven's Drive and Waterfront Drive. Frank Gersh and Martha Gordon regarding traffic calming proposal for College Street and Washington Street. Holly Hart regarding re-appointment of Dan Coleman to Housing and Community Development Commission. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Tom Muller, 1350 Burry Drive, appeared regarding moving the Senior Center programs to the abandoned Randall's building at the Sycamore Mall. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to set a public hearing for September 22 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 22 acres from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) for property located in the Summit Street Historic District. Champion stated she had been advised by legal counsel that because this directly affects where she lives that she should leave the room while this item is being discussed. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Champion absent. Champion returned to the meeting. A public hearing was held 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). No one appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to September 22, 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 View Place). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from John Hayek representing Riverview Place Partners. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Activities September 9, 1998 Page 3 Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-292, Bk. 119, p. 292, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PRAIRIE MEADOW PART 2, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. PCD Director Franklin 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 defer to September 22 a resolution approving a preliminary plat of Country Club Estates First Addition. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from Jim Ruebush. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-293, Bk. 119, p. 293, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 53 OF WALDEN HILLS, 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 Kubby, to forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending that a request to rezone 15.0 acres of property from Rural (A1) to Planned Commercial (CP-2), for property located along the south side of Interstateo80, west of its interchange with Herbert Hoover Highway, be denied. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-294, Bk. 119, p. 294, ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR PLANNING & ZONING AND BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPLICATIONS. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Kubby, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Thornberry, Champion. Absent: None. A public hearing on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the park maintenance building in Napoleon Park. No one appeared. 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. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 4/3, with Champion, Kubby, Norton voting "Nay." Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending Title 9 of the City Code of Iowa City entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," by amending Chapter 4, adding Section 1 c therein to provide for additional enforcement abilities for parking violations, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry. Nays: Champion. Absent: None. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to defer to September 22, a resolution repealing resolution 96-264 and establishing the Design Review Committee as a staff committee. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Activities September 9, 1998 Page 4 Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-295, Bk. 119, p. 295, APPROVING APPLICATION OF NATIONAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING BENEFITS UNDER CHAPTER 15, PART 13, ENTITLED "NEW JOBS AND INCOME ACT," OF THE CODE OF IOWA, FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to defer September 22, a resolution authorizing architectural contract and authorizing Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest contract for architectural services for the Iowa City landfill scale house and recycle center. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-296, Bk. 119, p. 296, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN (Senior Treatment Plant Operator - Wastewater to AFSCME Grade 14). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to grant a 45 day extension to the Police Citizens Review Board for the filing of reports with the City Council on complaints/t98-11,//98-14, and #98-16. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the previously-announced: Housing & Community Development Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2000. This appointment will be made at the October 6 Council meeting. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to re-advertise two vacancies on the Housing & Community Development Comm. to fill three-year terms expiring September 1, 2001. These appointments will be made at the October 6 Council meeting; appoint Linda Shope, 1036 Woodlawn, to the Historic Preservation Comm., representing the Woodlawn District to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 2000. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Dan Coleman, 1409 E. Bloomington, and Steve Kanner, 1111 E. Burlington, appeared regarding the reappointment of Dan Coleman to the Housing & Community Development Comm. Council Member Norton requested Boards and Commissions be reminded to track member absences, City Clerk Karr will follow-up; noted concerns at Walden Hills, Asst. City Mgr. Helling will follow-up; and questioned a response to Jim Larew's letter concerning the Science Center, City Mgr. stated a letter outlining the City's commitment would be prepared; and noted correspondence received by Parks & Rec. regarding a skateboard park in Boulder. Council Member Vanderhoef reminded citizens that semester bus passes were available; and requested information on street and highway standards, majority of Council agreed to have the information furnished for CIP discussion; questioned a reference made in the Airport Comm. minutes that implied the FAA Council Activities September 9, 1998 Page 5 did not want a trail in or near the airport, City Atty. Dilkes stated that certain documents would need to be done to enable the trail be located there. Council Member Thornberry reviewed Council discussion the previous evening concerning the Gilbert Street corridor and that Council would be considering the options closely; noted the request to explore the former Randall's building at Sycamore Mall for Senior Center programs, and the possibility of a branch library at the same location. Council Member O'Donnell reiterated concerns regarding the Gilbert Street corridor; and stated the College Street residents would be re-surveyed concerning interest in traffic calming for the area and urged them to respond. Council Member Champion shared concerns on the options presented for the Gilbert Street corridor. Council Member Kubby noted the letter from Rick Altman concerning yard waste collection, Staff will respond and copy Council; questioned the procedure for the hearing of the Brad Houser appeal on September 22, City Atty. Dilkes stated information would be provided prior to the hearing; and asked Council to follow-up on an earlier request for the DCI report on the Shaw case from the Atty. General, a majority of Council did not wish to follow-up. Mayor Lehman noted the letter from the Planning & Zoning Commission recognizing their minute taker Anne Schulte for her work, Council also thanked transcribers as well; acknowledged his 37th wedding anniversary; questioned if Council was still interested in meeting with PATV, majority agreed not to schedule at this time; announced Trick or Treat night in Iowa City would be Saturday, October 31; acknowledged Eicher Florist on their 50th anniversary; reported on a meeting with University of Iowa President Mary Sue Coleman to foster a good working relationship, and announced plans for small groups of Council Members to meet informally with the President and University Vice-Presidents in the near future; and asked for Council input on limiting public discussion at the front of the meeting and continuing later in the meeting if necessary after business has been concluded, majority of Council agreed to discuss the matter further. The City Manager reminded council of the tour of City facilities planned for 3:00 p.m. on September 15; stated his intent to participate on the Iowa League of Cities Executive Board; announced the City employees women's softball team had finished second in the tournament this year; and the men's employee team would get them next year. Council Member Champion reported she had been informed by a landlord who owns several buildings in Iowa City that all of her inspections had been completed and several infractions noted and she had been treated nicely by Art Anderson from the City's Housing and Inspection Services. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 9:00 p.m. The Mayor Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Manan K. Karr, City Clerk *revised 9/9/98 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 publication is ~ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/24/98 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 the purchase of par- ticular real estate only where premature disclo- sure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examina- tions when the transaction discussed is corn- pieted. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 7:50 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~Cl~. ,/F~--) Submitted for publication - ~ ,, -. .~i~t~~' 8/27/~ 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 - 8/25/98 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. 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 and seconded that the following items and resommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as presented and to defer to September 9, 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. Cornre. - July 27. P&Z Cornre. August 6. PCRB - August 11. Public Art Advisory Comm. - July 16. Adopt the Committee's acquisition procedures. Sr. Center Cornre. - 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 /1473, 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 Official Actions August 25, 1998 Page 2 for Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave. RES. 98-267, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT. Motions: APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF 912,734,033.79 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1 THROUGH JULY 31, 1998, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT. Resolutions: RES. 98-268, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SHAMROCK/ARBOR CULVERT ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. RES. 98-269, 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 PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 98-270, 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, 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, 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, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, HILLS BANK AND THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF DES MOINES FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION Official Actions August 25, 1998 Page 3 FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO SAME. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 98-286, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING 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 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 and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-274, 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, L.C. D/B/A/G.A. MALONE'S FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Jim Clayton, 119 E. College, presented information. Public discussion continued with the following individuals appearing: Shannon Nelson, 1601 Aber Avenue and Chad Gonnerman, 504 N. Linn, regarding the Deer Management Plan; and Michaelanne Widness, 629 Melrose Avenue, regarding a westside shuttle. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for September 9 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of an approximate 4,000 square foot property Official Actions August 25, 1998 Page 4 located at 114 Wright Street from Community Commercial (CC-2) to Planned High Density Multiple-Family Residential (PRM). The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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. 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. Moved and seconded 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, 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. 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 ORD. 98-3843, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 98-3844, 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. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving amendments to the FY99 Operating Budget. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-275, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET Official Actions August 25, 1998 Page 5 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1999. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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, 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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, 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. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved and seconded 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. 98-3847, AMENDING TITLE 7 OF THE Official Actions August 25, 1998 Page 6 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. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved and seconded 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. 98-3848, AWARDING A FRANCHISE FOR CABLE TELEVISION TO MCLEODUSA ATS, 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 by Thornberry, seconded to adopt RES. 98-276, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 98-3849, AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 2, ENTITLED "CIVIL PENALTIES FOR MUNCIPAL INFRACTIONS," OF THE CITY CODE TO PROVIDE INCREASED FINES FOR MUNICIPAL INFRACTION VIOLATIONS. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-277, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-278, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR Official Actions August 25, 1998 Page 7 CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1998 PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-279, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-280, 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). Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-281, 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). Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-282, 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. Steve Kanner, 1111 E. Burlington, appeared. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-283, ADOPTING A LANDFILL POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING IOWA CITY'S COMMITMENT TO OWN AND OPERATE THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-284, APPROVING PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ROBERT AND MARJORY ROGERS FOR PURCHASE OF A 40 ACRE TRACT ON KANSAS AVENUE. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-285, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST 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. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Housing & Community Official Actions August 25, 1998 Page 8 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 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. Moved and seconded 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 and seconded to call the question. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor declared the motion to make the appointments carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 1 O: 10 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. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor s/Marian K. Ka. rr, City~.r~ Submit~ation - 9/2/98 Subject,,,to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, conta City Clerk's office, 356-5043. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES AUGUST 24, 1998 the Iowa City City Clerk's office, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, K Lehman, Nor- ton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffm, present: Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 98-93, Side 2. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to ad to executive session to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only ~ere premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price governmental body would have to pay for that property.. The minutes and th~ recording of a session closed under this paragraph sl~all be available for ~ublic examinations when the transaction discussed is complete,,d. Affirmative call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The May~,r declared tl motion carried and adjourned into executive session 6:34 p.m. "~,, C un o cil returned to open session ,7:48/p.m. Moved by Kubby, seconded by 'T.,h~*~nberry, to adjourn the special meeting 7:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the moron carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. ,/ Er~est W. Lehman, City Clerk 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 publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/24/98 \ '\ Iowa City City Clerk's office, special '\ meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayo Lehman presiding. Council Members prese h~omp~on Kubby Lehman Norton O I Moved and seconded to adjou~ to ex- session to discuss the purch~ of par- real estate only where sure uld be reasonably the the governmental bod pay for tat property. The tape ing of a sessior paragraph ~all be availab tions when ,e pieted. The special meeting the motion carrie~ A more Activities is /e~ file Clerk. are disclo- to increase have to and the under this public examina- discussed is corn- the motion carried. to adjourn the p.m. The Mayor declared description of Council the Office of the City City Clerk Submitted for publication -