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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 20, 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, Harney, Widmer, Myers, Davidson, Fosse.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 98-115 & 98-116, Both Sides.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards for Helen
Lemme Elementary to Nic Coffman and Gabi MacKay.
The Mayor proclaimed Founder's Day - October 20; Change Your Clock,
Change Your Battery Day - October 25; National Business Women's Week -
October 19-23, Sandy Kundel accepted.
The Mayor welcomed Iris Frost's journalism class from the University of Iowa
to the meeting.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of October
5 and the regular meeting of October 6, as published, subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - September
16. Human Rights Comm. - August 24, September 28. Bd. of Library
Trustees - September 24. P&R Comm. o September 9. PCRB - September
22.
Receive PCRB Report//98-15.
PCRB - September 29, October 6.
Approve the PCRB Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines.
PCRB - October 13.
Receive PCRB Report #98-12; receive PCRB Annual Report.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for La Casa, 1200 S. Gilbert
Ct. Class C Liquor License for Hilltop Lounge, 11 O0 N. Dodge St. Class C
Liquor License for Maxies, 1920 Keokuk St. Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart
#1,525 Hwy 1 West. Class E Beer Permit for QuikTrip #548, 955 Mormon
Trek BIvd. Class B Beer Permit for Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway I West.
Class C Beer Permit for Kirkwood Hawkeye Convenience Store, 300
Kirkwood Ave. Class C Liquor License for The Que Bar, 211 Iowa Ave. RES.
98-325, Bk. 119, p. 325, ISSUE DANCING PERMITS.
Resolutions, Bk. I 19: RES. 98-326, p. 326, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SOUTHGATE AVENUE AND WATERFRONT DRIVE PAVING
IMPROVEMENTS AND WEST PEPPERWOOD RELIEF SEWER PROJECT. RES.
98-327, p. 327, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 27 CAROLINE COURT, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 98-328, p. 328, 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
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FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1932 HAFOR DRIVE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 98-329, p. 329, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A
PROMISSORY NOTE IN THE FORM OF A TEN YEAR DEPRECIATION LIEN
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 724 RONALDS STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 98-330, p. 330, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK TRAIL.
Correspondence: Rene Paine regarding grand reopening invitation. Ben
Lewis regarding downtown lights. Greg Thompson regarding opinions.
Barbara Buss regarding Benton Street Reconstruction Project. Michael Crane
regarding bars. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for
the following position(s): Central Services Information Clerk.
Council Member Norton requested time be allocated at an upcoming meeting for
discussion of the PCRB annual report. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Rene Paine, Director of Public Access Television, invited Council and the
community to the grand reopening at their new location at 623 S. Dubuque St.
John Jones, 553 Hawkeye Dr., appeared regarding the proposed change to the
smoking ordinance.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
November 3 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 10
acres from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Planned Development
Housing Overlay (OPDH-5), to allow 36 dwelling units, for property located at
Wellington Drive and Village Road (Village Green Part 16/Wellington
Condominiums). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
November 3 on a resolution approving the annexation of a 4,45 acre tract,
occupied by the Court Street right-of-way, for property located at the east terminus
of Court Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for
November 3 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of a 4.45 acre tract
from Suburban Residential (County RS), to Low Density Single-Family Residential
(RS-5) and Public (P) for property located at the east terminus of Court Street. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
November 3 on a resolution approving the annexation of a 19.81 acre tract located
at the southeast corner of Scott Boulevard and American Legion Road (Silvercrest).
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
November 3 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of 21.53 acres from
Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5), County A1, Rural, and County CH,
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Highway Commercial, to Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-12), located
at the southeast corner of Scott Boulevard and American Legion Road (Silvercrest).
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held 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). No one appeared.
The Mayor noted that the applicant has withdrawn the application regarding
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).
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, 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 second vote for
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion abstaining. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt ORD. 98-3852, Bk.
41, p. 32, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION FROM CC-2, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL TO PRM, PLANNED HIGH
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY FOR 4,000 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT
114 WRIGHT STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to forward 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-1 O)
for property located at 4820 American Legion Road be denied. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded
by Kubby, to accept correspondence from Douglas Ruppert representing Jerry and
Pauline Milder. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the City Code of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, by amending Section 8-5-5, entitled "Keeping Disorderly
House," to provide for Police initiated complaints and to provide for Police authority
to restore order and disperse persons from violating premises. The following
individuals appeared: John Jones, 553 Hawkeye Dr.; Mark Brown, 405 Ronalds St.;
Osha Gray Davidson, 14 S. Governor; Steve Parrott, 2714 Ferndale; Merrill
Hamilton, 715 N. Van Buren; Brian White, Student Government President; Jim
Clayton, 119 E. College; and Richard Twohy. City Atty. Dilkes and ICPD Captains
Harney and Widmer present for discussion. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by
O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from: Steve Parrott; Deb Hamrues, Prevention
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Supervisor, MECCA; Cathy Solow; Rod Sullivan; Carol EH Scott-Conner. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council took a brief recess.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending
Title 8, Chapter 6, Section 1 entitled "Sale of Cigarettes to Persons Under Eighteen
Years of Age" of the City Code to prohibit the use or possession of tobacco
products or cigarettes by persons under eighteen years of age, be given first vote
for consideration. ICPD Capt. Widmer present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities,"
Article E entitled "Wastewater Treatment Works Indirect Discharge," Section 4,
entitled "Pretreatment Standards," of the City Code to amend plant influent zinc
standards, 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, 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 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 Vanderhoef, 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 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. 98-3853, Bk. 41,
p. 33, AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO REPLACE ALL REFERENCE TO
"BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION" WITH
"TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION." Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-331, Bk. 119,
p. 331, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
SUBMITTED TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION
REGARDING THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROADoCRANDIC RAILROAD
INTERCHANGE RELOCATION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-332, Bk. 119,
p. 332, ACCEPTING THE WATER FEATURE CONCEPT CALLED
"WEATHERDANCE" FOR THE NEW DOWNTOWN WATER FEATURE AND
AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE ARTISTS ANDREA
MYKLEBUST AND STANTON SEARS. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion.
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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. 98-333, Bk.
119, p. 333, TEMPORARILY CLOSING A PORTION OF JEFFERSON STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion.
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. 98-334, Bk.
119, p. 334, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH JAMES AND LORETTA CLARK, FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF MARKET STREET IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to defer to November 3 a
resolution authorizing funding for the Airport Commission to proceed with
construction of a 120' by 140' aircraft hangar building, including 20' by 60' office
area, at the Iowa City Municipal Airport. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
7/0, all Council Members present
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer indefinitely a
resolution of intent to lease approximately 3.7 acres of City-owned land on the
lower peninsula to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the U.S.A. Corp.,
Lodge No. 590 for use as a golf driving range, and setting a public hearing for
November 3, 1998. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, ~_11
Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from Cortney Daniels, Chair of the Riverfront & Natural Areas
Comm. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set public discussion for
October 29 and November 3, requesting public input on the proposed ballot
language and policy statement regarding the imposition of a local sales tax. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from
Richard Schwab, Chairman, Chamber of Commerce. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members p.resent.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to November 17, a
resolution to adopt the Iowa City Police Citizens Review Board Standard Operating
Procedures and Guidelines. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
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 (one to be a mechanical
professional). Human Rights Comm. Parks and Recreation Comm. - three vacancies
to fill four-year terms ending January 1, 2003. Planning and Zoning Cornre. - one
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vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending May 1, 2002. Public Art Advisory Comm. -
one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending January 1, 2002. Riverfront and
Natural Areas Cornre. - two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending December 31,
2001. Senior 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 actively involved in the
community and apply for City Boards and Commissions.
Council Member O'Donnell noted the success of the Hospice Road Races, St.
Wenceslaus turkey dinner and Cub Scout Pack 210 pancake breakfast all held the
previous week-end. He encouraged citizens to attend the special Council meeting
October 29 or the regular meeting of November 3 for discussion on the local sales
tax.
Council Member Champion asked everyone to vote in the upcoming election
and encourage passage of language to put women in the constitution.
Council Member Kubby noted a WRAC event scheduled October 26 on Nuts
and Bolts Fundraising; a WRAC series about Women and money starting October
28; thanked Boy Scott Troop 230 who have been working on their eagle badges by
cleaning up downed trees in Hickory Hill; stated her protest against the Council
decision to fund the request from the Downtown Association for decorative lights;
requested that staff and Historic Preservation Commission start thinking about
historic commercial districts; and distributed copies of a study done by the Institute
on Taxation and Economic Policy for the State of Iowa entitled "Choices for Iowa,
Building a Better Tax System".
Council Member Norton acknowledged the recent renovation and open house
held by Hodge Construction for Park House on Jefferson St.; reported on the Old
House forum held by the Historic Preservation Commission; noted the Crisis Center
building open house held the previous week and the upcoming human rights
breakfast scheduled October 22; reminded citizens of the Police Citizens Review
Board forum scheduled October 27 at the Newman Center; and the special Council
work session on October 27 to discuss the Capital Improvement Projects; and
raised concerns regarding the new downtown lighting.
Council Member Vanderhoef stated she'd like to see the lights extended to
Interstate 80 and address concerns cited at the joint meeting with Student Senate;
reminded citizens of the reception planned October 21 to welcome the new SEATS
Director Lisa Dewey and the PATV open house on October 23; stated she would be
attending the National League of Cities meeting and would miss the Council
meeting of December 1; stated she had been reappointed to the State Legislative
Committee for the Iowa League of Cities; announced the birth of a granddaughter
on October 7.
Council Member Thornberry stated work has been completed on the railroad
tracks on the Hwy 6 by-pass and the street reopened; stated that it appeared Capt.
Irish Parkway was ready to be poured; and stated he would be making a
presentation prior to the Iowa/Wisconsin football game of a scholarship presented
by Burger King Corporation to Iowa Athletic Director Bob Bowlsby.
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Mayor Lehman stated the Deer Management Committee would be meeting in
Council Chambers on October 21; and announced that the Johnson County
Independent Insurance Agents have pledged ~ 10,000 to fund a police dog.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 9:40 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/5/98
Iowa City City Council, special meeting
6:35 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Cham-
pion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to ex-
ecutive session to discuss strategy with coun-
sel in matters that are presently in litigation or
where litigation is imminent where its disclo-
sure would be likely to prejudice or disadvan-
tage the position of the governmental body in
that litigation; and to discuss the purchase of
particular real estate only where premature
disclosure could be reasonably expected to in-
crease 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 (real estate) shall be available
for public examination when the transaction
discussed is completed. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 7:15 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
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/06/98
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, Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
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 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 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 Cornre.
- July 16. P& Z Cornre. - 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, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. RES.
98-313, 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
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establish an obligation on attendees to
disperse upon order of the police, and to
establish penalties for violation of such
regulations.
Resolutions: RES. 98-314,
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, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE 1996 CURB RAMPS
PROJECT. RES. 98-316, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE NAPOLEON PARK
ENTRANCE AND PARKING LOT
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 98-317,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST PERMANENT
AND TEMPORARY EASEMENT 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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 and seconded to accept the
petition signed by 400 individuals opposing
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the City's deer management plan. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. 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.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried,
Moved and seconded 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. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from
Carol Seydeh The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance changing the zoning designation of
an approximate 4,000 square foot property
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located at 114 Wright Street from Community
Commercial (CC-2) to Planned High Density
Multiple-Family Residential (PRM), be given
second vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
98-3851, 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
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-318, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
WINDSOR RIDGE, PART NINE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Moved and seconded 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 (RSo
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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-319, 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 ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved and seconded 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
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to decrease the rates for landfill use fees, be
given first vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried on the
amended ordinance.
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 second vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-320, 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. Moved to defer the resolution one
month. The motion died for lack of a second.
Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Kathleen Janz. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-321, 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
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-322, ADOPTING THE 1996 MASTER
PLAN FOR THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT. Bob Welsh, 84 Penfro Drive,
appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-323, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF PROPERTY ADJACENT TO RUNWAY
PROTECTION ZONES AS PART OF THE
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October 6, 1998
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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IOWA CITY
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-324, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF
PENDING LITIGATION.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn
10:15 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
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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
OCTOBER 5, 1998
Iowa City City Council, special meeting 6:35 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
Q'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Dilkes,
Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 98-107, Side 2.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adjourn to executive session to dis-
cuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litiga-
tion is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the
position of the governmental body in that litigation; and 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 (real estate)
shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared. the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 6:37 p.m. Council returned to open session 7:13 p.m.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn the special meeting 7:15
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
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. 317, 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 (All 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: O'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 (951,000 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 o 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.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk