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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-09-22 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 22, 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, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Kugler, Davidson, Scott. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 98-105 & 98-106, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed MOTQR-IOWAY Day - October 5, Wendy Ford & Curt Moore accepted; Fire Prevention Week - October 4-10, Fire Fighters Steve Cook, Steve Stimmel & Syndy accepted; Sexual Assault Awareness Week - September 23-28, Liz Fitzgerald 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 amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meetings of September 8 and September 9, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Board - January 15, March 19, July 23. Airport Comm. - August 20. Bd. of Appeals - August 3. Historic Preservation Comm. - August 27. Library Board of Trustees - July 23, August 27. P&Z Comm. - September 3. PCRB - September 8, September 15. Approve an extension of 45 days to file their public report on Complaint//98-12 because the Board is requesting further information from the Chief of Police. Rules Committee - September 11. Sr. Center Comm. - August 18. Rules Comm. - September 21. Permit Motions: Class B Liquor License for Radisson Hotel - Iowa City, 2525 N. Dodge St. Class C Liquor License for Brown Bottle Restaurant, 115 E. Washington St. Class C Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop, 2221 Rochester Ave. Class E Liquor License for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 West. Class E Beer License for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 West. Class C liquor License for Micky's of Iowa City, 11 S. Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for Givanni's, 109 E. College St. Class C Liquor License for Mondo's Sports Caf6, 212 S. Clinton St. Class C Liquor License for Gringo's, 115 E. College St. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for Gringo's, 115 E. College St. RES. 98- 297, Bk. 119, p. 297, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Motions: APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF 911,276,802.72 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 1 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1998, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT. APPROVE THE FY98 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER). Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-298, p. 298, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT UNDER 49 U.S.C 5307, TO BE USED FOR TRANSIT OPERATING Council Activities September 22, 1998 Page 2 AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING. RES. 98-299, p. 299, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1998. RES. 98-300, p. 300, APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CLAP) BUDGET AND DESIGNATION OF MAGGIE GROSVENOR AS THE PROJECT OFFICER. RES. 98-301, p. 301, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 841 7th AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-302, p. 302, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15 NORTH LUCAS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-303, p. 303, AMENDING THE BY- LAWS OF THE POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD TO ALLOW COMMUNITY FORUMS TO BE HELD IN NON-CITY FACILITIES IN IOWA CITY. Correspondence: Steven Nelson regarding Sandusky Drive Storm Water Retention Problems. John Rummelhart regarding severe weather alert siren. L. Graham Dameron (JC Dept of Public Health) regarding South Gilbert Street. Dwight Seegmiller (Hills Band & Trust Co) regarding South Gilbert Street. Christopher Arch (Good News Bible Church) regarding invitation. Catherine Woods regarding Dan Coleman appointment. David Reed (Iowa City Green Party) regarding Dan Coleman appointment. Bruce Glasgow regarding filling of land. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Stop Sign on Waterfront Drive at Southgate Avenue Intersection; Stop Sign on Southgate Avenue at South Gilbert Street Intersection; Installation of Sunday-Only Loading Zone in the 100 Block of 100 N. Dubuque Street. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Clerical Assistant - Cable TV; Construction Inspector I; Maintenance Operator; Maintenance Worker I - Parking; Maintenance Worker II - CBD. Bob Elliot regarding appointment of Dan Coleman to Housing & Community Development Comm. and public discussion of the City Council agenda. Harold Hensel regarding sharp shooting of deer. Richard Carlson regarding Iowa Avenue Parking Facility. Council Member Norton reported on a recent meeting of the Rules Committee held to discuss a change in the PCRB by-laws to permit community forums to be held in non-city buildings. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Philip Zell, Sr. Center Commissioner, updated Council on activities at the Center. Chad Gonnerman, 507 N. Linn, and Clay Foley, 612 E. Court, appeared regarding questions on the Deer Management Plan. A public hearing was held 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 left room). The following individuals appeared: Cecile Kuenzli, 705 S. Summit; Brad Houser, 803 S. Summit; Jeff Schabillion, 431 Rundell; Jay Semel, 331 S. Summit; Stephen Bloom, 412 S. Summit; and Holly Council Activities September 22, 1998 Page 3 Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from Curtis & Shirley Sheets; Melinda & Woodrow Houser; Bradford & Becky Houser; Cecile Kuenzli. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Champion absent. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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), be given first vote for consideration. (Champion returned to the meeting.) Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to October 6, 1998, 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 (QSA-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 unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from L. Mazzotta representing Farnam Group. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer indefinitely 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 Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 98-304, Bk. 119, p. 304, AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORALVILLE AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY PROVIDING FOR FUTURE ANNEXATIONS AND EXTRATERRITORIAL REVIEW OF SUBDIVISION PLATS. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to amend the agreement to indicate that Iowa City would have the jurisdiction to review subdivisions between Dubuque Street and the Iowa River. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote on amended resolution carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an appeal to City Council of the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission 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. The following individuals appeared: Michaelanne Widness, representing the Historic Preservation Commission; Donald Macfarlane, 620 S. Summit; Eleanor Steele, 710 S. Summit St.; Steven Kanner, 1111 Burlington; Ruedi Kuenzli, 705 S. Summit; Brad Houser, 3693 Johnston (NL); and Council Activities September 22, 1998 Page 4 Cecile Kuenzli, 705 S. Summit. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Bradford Houser; Doris Malkmus, Chair Historic Preservation Cornre.; Eleanor Steele; Paula Brandt, Friends of Historic Preservation. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to affirm the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission 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. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. (Council took a recess.) Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 4 of the City Code, by changing the name of the "Broadband Telecommunications Commission" to "Telecommunications Commission," be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt ORD. 98-3850, Bk. 41, p. 30, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ADDING SECTION 14 THEREIN TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL ENFORCEMENT ABI.LITIES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 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 O'Donnell, to RES. 98-305, Bk. 119, p. 305, REPEALING RESOLUTION 96-264 AND ESTABLISHING THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AS A STAFF COMMITTEE. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Norton, Champion, Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Randy Rohovit, Chair, Design Review Comm. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 98-306, Bk. 119, p. 306, 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. Individual Council Members expressed their views. 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. 98-307, Bk. 119, p. 307, APPROVING THE COLOR OF EXTERIOR AWNING AT 115 E. COLLEGE STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-308, Bk. 119, p. 308, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO Council Activities September 22, 1998 Page 5 ACT ON THE CITY'S BEHALF IN APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF INFORMATION GUIDE SIGNS BY THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-309, Bk. 119, p. 309, ESTABLISHING FEES OR ASSESSING COSTS FOR CERTAIN SERVICES PERFORMED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. 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. 98-310, Bk. 119, p. 310, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 96-11 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND APPROVING A NEW RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF FORMAL COUNCIL MEETINGS. (Note: Correspondence from Bob Elliott regarding this item received on Consent Calendar) Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote; Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Q'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Norton, Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to grant a 45-day extension to the Police Citizens Review Board for the filing of report with the City Council on Complaint #98-12. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Bd. of Adjustment - one vacancy to fill a five-year term ending January 1, 2004; Bd. of Appeals - two vacancies to fill five-year terms ending December 31, 2003; Human Rights Cornre. - three vacancies to fill three-year terms ending January 1, 2002; P&R Comm. - three vacancies to fill four-year terms ending January 1, 2003; P&Z Comm. one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending May 1, 2002; Public Art Advisory Cornre. - one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending January 1, 2002; Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending December 31, 2001; Sr. Center Comm. - two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending December 31, 2001. These appointments will be made at the November 3 Council meeting. The Mayor encouraged citizens to become involved in City government and serve on Boards and Commissions. The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Housing & Community Development Comm. one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2000; Housing & Development Comm. - two vacancies to fill three- year terms expiring September 1, 2001. These appointments will be made at the October 6 Council meeting. Council Member Champion stated she enjoyed touring the City facilities on September 15 and looked forward to viewing other facilities; and noted concerns regarding trash and litter around the City and asked for suggestions to improve the overall appearance of the City. Council Member Thornberry reminded citizens of CPR Sunday scheduled October 4 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena; and shared concerns regarding party houses disrupting neighborhoods. Council Activities September 22, 1998 Page 6 Council Member Vanderhoef stated the United Way campaign had kicked off with Joyce Leff as Chair and City Clerk Karr acting as co-chair. Council Member Norton reported on the United Way golf outing; questioned Council participation at the poverty simulation scheduled September 23; noted materials were ready for distribution for the joint meeting with the University Student Senate on September 29; stated he thought the restoration of the Park Hotel was fantastic and commended Mike Hodge on the project; and reminded citizens of the neighborhood meeting at Grant Wood on September 23 to discuss development in the area. Council Member Kubby stated the City had received an additional ~120,000 in homeowners rehabilitation funds and encouraged Iowa Citians who meet income guidelines and need emergency housing repairs to contact the City Rehabilitation Officer Barnes; noted that in painting the markings on city street residue from sandblasting was in the air and questioned whether the contractor could vacuum. Staff will follow-up; questioned the glare from the new street lighting in the Downtown area; noted the Jewish New Year and wished everyone a Happy New Year. The Mayor reminded everyone of the Human Rights Breakfast scheduled for October 22. Council Member O'Donnell alerted Council of the need to replace the Hazardous Materials Truck and more information and Council action would come at a later time. The City Manager complimented Gazette reporter Jim Jacobson for his story "Heavy Trash Pushes Limits" on City refuse collection workers from the Public Works Department. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn the special meeting 10:15 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. ~~_ ~,~.~ Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Manan K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at 356-5043. OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/8/98 Iowa City City Council, 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 com- pleted. The Mayor declared the motion car- ried. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 7:00 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.~Cle~.k/~,~,j Submitted~r publication - 9/14/98 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 proceeds and claims is ~ . Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is ~ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/9/98 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. The Mayor proclaimed Constitution Week - September 17-23. Sabrina Alberhasky accepted. Moved and 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 Cornre. - August 24. P&R Comm. - July 8. P&Z Comm. - 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 Official Actions September 9, 1998 Page 2 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 Cornre. regarding the certificate of appropriateness for construction of a new primary building on lots 1 & 2, M&W addition, which appeal was filed with the City Clerk on August 20, 1998 by applicant Bradford J. Houser. RES. 98-287, 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: RES. 98-288, APPROVING THE BY-LAWS OF THE IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION. RES. 98-289, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER FRONT ENTRANCE. RES. 98-290, APPROVING THE PUBLIC HOUSING MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (PHMAP) CERTIFICATION OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FY98. RES. 98-291, 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 Official Actions September 9, 1998 Page 3 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. 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 and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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). Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from John Hayek representing Riverview Place Partners. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Official Actions September 9, 1998 Page 4 Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-292, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PRAIRIE MEADOW PART 2, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to defer to September 22 a resolution approving a preliminary plat of Country Club Estates First Addition. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Jim Ruebush. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-293, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 53 OF WALDEN HILLS, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded 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 Interstate-80, west of its interchange with Herbert Hoover Highway, be denied. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-294, ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR PLANNING & ZONING AND BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPLICATIONS. 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. 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. The Mayor declared the motion defeated. 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 lc therein to provide for additional enforcement abilities for parking violations, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-295, APPROVING APPLICATION OF Official Actions September 9, 1998 Page 5 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. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-296, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN. Moved and seconded to grant a 45 day extension to the Police Citizens Review Board for the filing of reports with the City Council on complaints #98-11, #98-14, and #98-16. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor noted the previously- announced: Housing & Community Development Cornre. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2000. This appointment will be made at the October 6 Council meeting. Moved and seconded to re-advertise two vacancies on the Housing & Community Development Cornre. 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 Cornre., representing the Woodlawn District to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 2000. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Dan Coleman, 1409 E. Bloomington, and Steve Kanner, 1111 E. Burlington, appeared regarding the reappointment of Dan Coleman to the Housing & Community Development Comm. Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:00 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 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 SEPTEMBER 8, 1998 Iowa City City Council, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presid- ing. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry (6:40 p.m.), Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers prese. nt: Dilkes, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 98-98, Side 1. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Norton, to adjourn to executive session to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examinations when the transaction dis- cussed is completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 6:35 p.m. Council returned to open session 6:50 p.m. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn the special meeting 7:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES 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, O'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 Comm. - 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. Corresp.ondence: 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 i~bsent. 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 Interstate-80, 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 #98-11, #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 Arty. 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 declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor