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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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September 9, 1998
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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.
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September 9, 1998
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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
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September 9, 1998
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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