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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 6, 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, O'Neil, Yucuis, Schmadeke, Fowler. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tapes 98-111 & 98-112, Both Sides.
The Mayor welcomed Iris Frost's journalism class to the meeting.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Grant
Wood Elementary: Chavel Aron; Erin Austin; Kelsie Austin; Brent Jenn.
The Mayor proclaimed Breast Cancer Awareness Month - October;
Mammography Day - October 16.
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 regular meeting of September
22 and the special meeting of September 28, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Bd. -
September 24. Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - August 24. Housing and
Community Development Comm. - July 16. P&Z Comm. - September 17.
Public Art Advisory Comm. - August 4, August 13. Riverfront & Natural Areas
Comm. - August 19.
Permit Motions: Class C Beer Permit for Mini Mart, 731 S. Riverside Dr.
Class B Beer Permit for Duds 'n' Suds, 5 Sturgis Dr. Class C Liquor License for
Grizzly's South Side Pub, 1210 Highland Ct. Outdoor Service Area for Grizzly's
South Side Pub, 1210 Highland Ct. Class C Liquor License for Diamond Dave's
Taco Company, 1604 Sycamore, #330 Sycamore Mall. Class C Beer Permit for
DeliMart #5, 828 S. Dubuque St. RES. 98-312, Bk. 119, p. 312, ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT. RES. 98-313, Bk. 119, p. 313, ISSUE CIGARETTE
PERMITS.
Setting Public Hearing for October 20 on the proposed ordinance to
amend the disorderly house ordinance to provide for police officer initiated
complaints, to provide for police authority to restore order and disperse persons
from violating premises, to establish an obligation on attendees to disperse
upon order of the police, and to establish penalties for violation of such
regulations.
Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-314, Bk. 119, p. 314, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND
PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MOUNT PROSPECT ADDITION, PART
VIII AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE. RES. 98-315, p. 315, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
1996 CURB RAMPS PROJECT. RES. 98-316, p. 316, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE NAPOLEON PARK ENTRANCE AND PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT. RES. 98-317, p. 31 7, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY EASEMENT
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AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR THE PLACEMENT
OF SANITARY SEWER ACROSS THE UNIVERSITY HAWKEYE FARM
PROPERTY AND FOR THE EXECUTION OF AN ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND DAV-ED LTD. TO FACILITATE
CONSTRUCTION WITHIN SAID EASEMENT AREA.
Correspondence: Nathan Eugene Savin and Susan Enzle regarding
Dubuque Street sidewalk. Carolyn Cavitt and Julie Phye (Stepping Up Project)
regarding disorderly house ordinance. Gary Fink (FAP Enterprises, Inc.)
regarding South Gilbert Street. Pat and Cathie Moore (Advanced Electric
Services, Inc.) regarding South Gilbert Street. Robert Wheeler and Julie Lansing
regarding Benton Street. Dorothy Paul and Jael Silliman (Human Rights Iowa
City) regarding Dan Coleman appointment. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
Removal of Parking Prohibition on the South Side of Highland Avenue. Civil
Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following
position(s): Program Supervisor; Maintenance Worker I - Solid Waste. Dave
Steve, Steve's Typewriter, regarding Gilbert St. widening. Joan Jehle regarding
Kimball Road accidents.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and repeated the public hearing as set.
The following individuals appeared regarding the city's deer management plan:
Clayton Foley, 612 E. Court; Shannon Nelson, 1601 Aber Ave.; and Chad
Gonnerman, 507 N. Linn. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to accept the
petition signed by 400 individuals opposing the City's deer management plan. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. B.
B. Ballantyne, Senior Center Commissioner, updated Council on activities at the
Center. Betty Kelly, Vice-Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission, invited
Council to a workshop on October 17. Bob Welsh, 84 Penfro Dr., thanked Council for
their beautification efforts on Dubuque Street and urged enforcement of the ordinance
regarding commercial vehicles parking in two lanes and sets a time limit of 15
minutes. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared regarding preservation of
historic Summit Street; consequences of urbanization of habitat; status of the First
Avenue Extension; and asked Council to sign a Declaration of Interdependence. Terry
Hale, 814 S. Summit, asked the City to intervene with Mercy Hospital plans to
demolish two houses near their facility. Joni Kinsey, 325 Brown St., reported on
Friends of Historic Preservation efforts to keep the two houses in place. A majority of
Council directed staff to contact Mercy Hospital requesting a delay to allow the city
time to research whether the houses are movable and locate a parcel.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for October
20 on an ordinance vacating the Madison Street right-of-way south of Prentiss Street,
the Des Moines Street right-of-way west of Capitol Street and the 20-foot wide alley
south of Prentiss Street and west of Capitol Street (University of Iowa). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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, be given first vote for consideration. (Champion
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left room) Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Council took a brief recess. Champion returned.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to October 20, an
ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 9.27 acres from Low
Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay/Medium Density
Residential (OSA-8) to allow a 72-unit residential development on property located on
the south side of Taft Speedway west of Dubuque Street (Riverview Place Partners).
PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by
O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Carol Seydel. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry , 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 second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 98-3851, Bk. 41, p.
31, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE OF 10 ACRES
OF LAND LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MELROSE AVENUE WEST OF WEST
HIGH SCHOOL FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-5), TO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPDH-8), TO PERMIT AN 80 DWELLING UNIT
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (Melrose Retirement Community). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-318, Bk. 119, p.
318, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART NINE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to defer to October 20, forwarding a
letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending that a request
submitted by Gerald Milder to rezone 20.4 acres of land from Rural (A1) to Suburban
Residential (RS-10) for property located at 4820 American Legion Road be denied; and
to include in the letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors concerning the
Milder rezoning, a request that the City and County jointly consider resolutions to this
type of rezoning situation that are not contrary to the Fringe Area Agreement. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form
of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Water Main Phase 4, Emerald
Street to the Peninsula Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-319, Bk.
119, p. 319, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER MAIN PHASE 4,
EMERALD STREET TO THE PENINSULA PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the 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, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending Title
14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities," Article H
entitled "Solid Waste," subsection 2, entitled "Definitions" of the City Code to amend
several definitions, be given first vote for consideration as amended. PW Director
Schmadeke stated a correction would be made to the "residential refuse" portion of
the ordinance. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried on the amended ordinance.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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
second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-320, Bk. 119, p.
320, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NEUMANN MONSON PC OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PHASE II ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
for multi-use parking facility on Iowa Ave. The following individuals appeared: Lloyd
Wanveer; John Gross, 820 Kirkwood Ave.; Bob Welsh, 84 Penfro Dr.; and Richard
Carlson, 309 Finkbine Lane. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Moved by
Kubby to defer the resolution one month. The motion died for lack of a second. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: (:)'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Kubby.
Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from Kathleen Janz. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-321, Bk.
119, p. 321, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AMENDMENT NUMBER 3 TO THE AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 23,
1993, BETWEEN HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO
PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE IOWA CITY
WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITIES. PW Director Schmadeke present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-322, Bk. 119,
p. 322, ADOPTING THE 1996 MASTER PLAN FOR THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT. Bob Welsh, 84 Penfro Drive, appeared. Airport Mgr. O'Neil present for
discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following
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division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-323, Bk. 119,
p. 323, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY ADJACENT TO RUNWAY
PROTECTION ZONES AS PART OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IOWA CITY
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-324, Bk. 119, p.
324, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION (~51,000 to Charles
Banken). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Board of Adjustment -
one vacancy to fill a five-year term ending January 1, 2004. Board of Appeals - two
vacancies to fill five-year terms ending December 31, 2003. Human Rights
Commission - three vacancies to fill three-year terms ending January 1, 2002. Parks
and Recreation Commission - three vacancies to fill four-year terms ending January 1,
2003. Planning and Zoning Commission - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
May 1, 2002. Public Art Advisory Committee - one vacancy to fill a three-year term
ending January 1, 2002. Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - two vacancies to
fill three-year terms ending December 31, 2001. Senior Center Commission - 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 apply
to serve on Boards and Commissions.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Norton, to appoint Bob Elliott, 1108 Dover
St., to the Housing and Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired term
ending September 1, 2000. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to re-appoint Dan Coleman, 1409
E. Burlington St., appoint Lucia-Mai Page, 2458 Lakeside Dr., to the Housing and
Community Development Commission to fill three-year terms expiring September 1,
2001. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Council Member O'Donnell noted the litter around newspaper vending machines
near bus stops, and stated staff would be contacting publishers about the problem
and citing their responsibilities to clean the area.
Council Member Kubby requested the City Manager follow-up on a request to
include a check-off list with the Housing and Inspection Services letter to property
owners informing them of their next inspection; noted the letter on the Consent
Calendar concerning an accident on Kimball Rd. and requested staff investigate and
report back to Council; reminded citizens of the road work on Hwy. 6 scheduled
October 12-19 and the detour between Gilbert and Boyrum; and noted the following
October community events: October 10 - Dance and social for lesbian and gay youth;
October 14 - COGS-Union representing Graduate Students is hosting Authentic
Workers in Mexico reception; October 15 - Celebration of Community Development
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Block Grant Program (Kubby will not have office hours that day); and October 17 -
potluck and discussion of promoting local currency sponsored by the Green Party.
Council Member Norton reported on his attendance at the Poverty Simulation
on September 23; requested staff report on additional help for the Police especially in
the downtown pedestrian mall; requested a status report of the sidewalk repair
program; questioned when stormwater rules would be discussed (City Mgr. stated the
item would be on the CIP agenda); requested clarification of use of HUD grant money
for new or renovation of Asst. Housing facilities (City Mgr. reported renovations to the
current Civic Center and relocation into the new facility would qualify); and County
interest and involvement in the Geographic Information System (GIS).
Council Member Vanderhoef announced that the Iowa Department of Economic
Development granted NCS their Iowa New Jobs and Income Program; reported on the
success of the Motor Ioway event and asked for business input on the impact of
closing off Iowa Avenue for the event; noted the beginning of Council electronic
packets and praised the Mayor for adaptation to the system.
Council Member Thornberry complimented the parking cashier in the Dubuque
Street/Holiday Inn parking facility, Lori Hook.
Mayor Lehman questioned the start of the City's mixed paper recycling (City
Mgr. stated the program would begin after the first of the year); reminded Council of
Legislative Day on October 14 at Coralville City Hall; and stated his displeasure with
the parking islands on Linn Street.
Council Member Champion noted the joint meeting with the University of Iowa
Student Senate and asked that the item of recycling be placed on the agenda for next
year; and questioned the status of the new Parks Maintenance Building. Staff will
report back.
The City Mgr. requested Council Members remain for a few minutes after the
meeting for questions from the journalism students present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 10:15 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/22/98
Iowa City City Council, regular
meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present:
Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry, Vanderhoefo Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed MOTOR-
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 and seconded that the
following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council
Actions of the special meetings of
September 8 and September 9, as
published, sul~ject 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
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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 Caf~, 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, ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT.
Motions: APPROVE
DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT
OF ~11,276,802.72 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: RES. 98-298,
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 AND
CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING.
RES. 98-299, APPROVING THE
OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR
CITY STREETS AND PARKING FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
1998. RES. 98-300, APPROVING
COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CLAP)
BUDGET AND DESIGNATION OF
MAGGIE GROSVENOR AS THE
PROJECT OFFICER. RES. 98-301,
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,
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-
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September 22, 1998
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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. U 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 1 O0
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 Cornre. and public
discussion of the City Council agenda.
Harold Hensel regarding sharp
shooting of deer. Richard Carlson
regarding Iowa Avenue Parking
Facility.
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. The following individuals appeared:
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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 Berkowitz, 612
Granada Ct. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Curtis & Shirley Sheets;
Melinda & Woodrow Houser; Bradford &
Becky Houser; Cecile Kuenzli. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to
October 6, 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 U Mazzotta
representing Farnam Group. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer
indefinitely a resolution approving a
preliminary plat of Country Club Estates First
Addition. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-304, 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. Moved and seconded
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.
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.
A public hearing was held on an
appeal to City Council of the decision of the
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Historic Preservation Commission 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. 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 Cecile Kuenzli, 705
S. Summit. Moved and seconded to acsept
correspondence from: Bradford Houser; Doris
Malkmus, Chair Historic Preservation Comm.;
Eleanor Steele; Paula Brandt, Friends of
Historic Preservation. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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, which appeal was filed with the
City Clerk on August 20, 1998, by applicant
Bradford J. Houser. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
98-3850, 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 ABILITIES
FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-305, REPEALING RESOLUTION 96-264
AND ESTABLISHING THE DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE AS A STAFF COMMITTEE.
Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Randy Rohovit, Chair,
Design Review Comm. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-306, AUTHORIZING ARCHITECTURAL
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
Official Actions
September 22, 1998
Page 6
CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL SCALE
HOUSE AND RECYCLE CENTER.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-307, APPROVING THE COLOR OF
EXTERIOR AWNING AT 115 E. COLLEGE
STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-308, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ACT ON
THE CITY'S BEHALF IN APPROVING
APPLICATIONS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF
INFORMATION GUIDE SIGNS BY THE
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-309, ESTABLISHING FEES OR
ASSESSING COSTS FOR CERTAIN SERVICES
PERFORMED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-310, 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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 noted the previously-
announced vacancies: Housing & Community
Development Cornre. - one vacancy to fill an
unexpired term ending September 1, 2000;
Housing & Development Cornre. - two
vacancies to fill three-year terms expiring
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September 22, 1998
Page 7
September 1, 2001. These appointments will
be made at the October 6 Council meeting.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 1 O: 15 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of
Council activities and disbursements is on file
in the office of the City Clerk and Finance
Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/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.
The cost of publishing the following proceed-
ings and claims is ~ (~-
mulative cost for this calendar year for said
publication is $
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/28/98
Iowa City City Council, special meet-
ing, 8:05 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present:
Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, Vander-
hoef. Absent: O'Donnell, Thornberry.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-311, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CON-
TRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER MAIN
PHASE 4, EMERALD STREET TO THE PENIN-
SULA PROJECT, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE
FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:07
a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description is on file
in the office of the City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Sb
u mitted for publication - 9/30/98
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 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 MOTOR-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 Cornre. - August 27. Library Board of
Trustees - July 23, August 27. P&Z Cornre. - 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
Cornre. - 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 Caf~, 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
$11,276,802.72 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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September 22, 1998
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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. U 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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September 22, 1998
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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 (OSA-8) to allow a 72-unit residential
development on property located on the south side of Taft Speedway west of
Dubuque Street (Riverview Place Partners). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from L. Mazzotta representing Farham
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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September 22, 1998
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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 Comm.; 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 1'15 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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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. 98-31 O, 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, O'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 Comm. 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 Cornre. - two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending December 31, 2001;
Sr. Center Cornre. - 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 Cornre. - 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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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
Marjan 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 28, 1998
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:05 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Vanderhoef. Absent: O'Donnell, Thornberry. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Dilkes,
Karr, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 98-107, Side 1.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-311, Bk. 119,
p. 311, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for October 6, 1998, ON PLANS, SPECIFICA-
TIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCo
TION OF THE WATER MAIN PHASE 4, EMERALD STREET TO THE PENINSULA
PROJECT, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE
FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Thornberry,
O'Donnell absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 8:07 a.m. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Thornberry, O'Donnell absent.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk