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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-10-20 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES 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 Council Activities October 20, 1998 Page 2 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, Council Activities October 20, 1998 Page 3 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 Council Activities October 20, 1998 Page 4 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. Council Activities October 20, 1998 Page 5 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 Council Activities October 20, 1998 Page 6 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. Council Activities October 20, 1998 Page 7 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. rnes . e man, yor 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 at 356-5043. 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 s/Maria~, ~. C~ Submi~d for publication - 10/7/98 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is ~ 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 Official Council Actions October 6, 1998 Page 2 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 Official Council Actions October 6, 1998 Page 3 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 Official Council Actions October 6, 1998 Page 4 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 Official Council Actions October 6, 1998 Page 5 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 Official Council Actions October 6, 1998 Page 6 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 b 1 o / 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 Council Activities October 6, 1998 Page 2 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 Council Activities October 6, 1998 Page 3 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 Council Activities October 6, 1998 Page 4 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 Council Activities October 6, 1998 Page 5 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 Council Activities October 6, 1998 Page 6 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