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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-11-03 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 NOVEMBER 3, 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, Yucuis, Craig, O'Neil, Schmadeke, Gannon. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 98-121, Side 2; 98-124, Both Sides. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Hoover Elementary: Ben Evans and Allison Smith. The Mayor proclaimed: Bill Sackter Days - November 13 and 14, Keith Ruff accepted; Veteran's Day Observation - November 11, Bud Louis accepted. The Mayor stated polling places were still open and encouraged citizens to vote. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, 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 October 20, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Broadband Telecomm. Comm. - September 28. HCDC - September 17. Bd. of Appeals - August 31. Human Rights Comm. - October 19. Bd. of Library Trustees - September 24. PCRB - October 20. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - September 16. Sr. Center Comm. - September 15. Permit Motions: Class C Beer Permit for Eagle Food Center #157, 600 N. Dodge St. Class B Wine Permit for Eagle Food Center #157, 600 N. Dodge St. Class C Beer Permit for Millermart, Inc., 2303 Muscatine Ave. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for Mondo's Sports Caf~, 212 S. Clinton St. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for Givanni's, 109 E. College St. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for Micky's, 11 S. Dubuque St. Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public discussion for November 17, 1998, to receive public comment regarding an ordinance adopting the 1997 Editions of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code, Uniform Code for Building Conservation and the Uniform Mechanical Code. Setting a public hearing for November 17, 1998, on a resolution approving the winter 1998/99 deer management plan. RES. 98-335, Bk. 119, p. 335, FIXING DATE of November 17, 1998, FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF 98,400,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 98- Council Activities November 3, 1998 Page 2 336, Bk. 119, p. 336, FIXING DATE of November 17, 1998, FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED ~700,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 98-337, Bk. 119, p. 337, FIXING DATE of November 17, 1998, FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED ~470,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 98-338, Bk. 119, p. 338, FIXING DATE of November 17, 1998, FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED ~700,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 98-339, Bk. 119, p. 339, FIXING DATE of November 17, 1998, FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED ~700,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 98-340, Bk. 119, p. 340, FIXING DATE of November 17, 1998, FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED ~700,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 98-341, Bk. 119, p. 341, FIXING DATE of November 17, 1998, FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED ~330,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 98-342, Bk. 119, p. 342, FIXING DATE of November 17, 1998, FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF ~8,000,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 98-343, Bk. 119, p. 343, FIXING DATE of November 17, 1998, FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF 99,200,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 98-344, Bk. 119, p. 344, FIXING DATE of November 17, 1998, FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $10,000,000 PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-345, p. 345, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND A DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT ON AUDITOR'S PARCEL #98068, LOCATED ON SHIRKEN DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-346, Bk. 119, p. 346, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JUDITH COOPER~SKORTON FOR Council Activities November 3, 1998 Page 3 TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF WILLIS DRIVE AND BELDON AVENUE IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Goosetown Traffic Calming Committee regarding traffic calming. Cathy Weingeist (DTA) regarding contribution. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding: No Parking between Signs on Woodside Drive Near Intersection with Oakcrest Street; Traffic Control Installation in Wetherby Neighborhood. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Human Rights Investigator; Maintenance Worker I - Streets; Maintenance Worker II - Streets; Maintenance Worker III - Streets; Treatment Plant Operator. Nick King regarding water feature. George & Kathryn Gay regarding deer problem. James Martin regarding traffic calming in Goosetown. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mary Kathryn Wallace, Senior Center Commissioner, updated Council on activities at the Center and noted the Veterans Day celebration planned for Friday, November 6 and the Holiday Bazaar December 5. A public hearing was held 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). No one appeared. A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared. A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to continue to November 17, a public hearing 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 Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to continue to November 17, a public hearing 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, 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. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance vacating the Madison Street right-of-way south of Prentiss Street, the Des Moines Street right- Council Activities November 3, 1998 Page 4 of-way west of Capitol Street and the 20-foot wide alley south of Prentiss Street and west of Capitol Street (University of Iowa), be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt ORD. 98-3854, Bk. 41, p. 34, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONSN OF 21.8 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE SUMMIT STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT FROM RS-8, MEDIUM DENSITYN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO RS-5, LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion abstaining. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to defer indefinitely a resolution approving the preliminary plat of Country Club Estates First Addition. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-347, Bk. 119, p. 347, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF PRAIRIE MEADOW, PART 2, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public discussion was held on the proposed ballot language and policy statement regarding the imposition of a local sales tax. The following individuals appeared: Tom Gelman; Shirley Wyrick, 132 Potomac Dr.; Jesse Singerman, Library Board of Trustees; and Lisa Parker, 518 Ronalds St. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 4, entitled "Pet Animal Control," of the City Code to provide new definitions for Circuses and Rodeos, and to allow certain prohibited animals within the city as part of a circus, be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 1/6, on first consideration of the ordinance with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby. Nays: Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Tom Frost; Carol Grommon; Eric Brown; Gary Mead, Tri-State Rodeo; Bobbie Hinds (for related correspondence see next item). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer indefinitely a resolution adopting permit rules and regulations for Circuses and Rodeos. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from: Cindy Schonholtz, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association; Joan Galvin, Feld Entertainment, Inc.; Bonnie Korkow, State Delegate for Miss Rodeo Iowa; Terri Greer, Animal Welfare Council; Sheila Lehrke, International Professional Rodeo Council Activities November 3, 1998 Page 5 Association. (for related correspondence see previous item). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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, be given first vote for consideration. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Champion, to amend the ordinance by deleting the last sentence of Section A of the ordinance as follows: For the purposes of this section, "to the disturbance of the general public" includes the disturbance of persons beyond the subject premises and/or to the disturbance of persons upon public places, including peace officers. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the amended defeated, 1/6, the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Kubby. Nays: Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved by Kubby, to amend the ordinance by deleting the following language in Section B: "...up to and including ordering the dispersal of person(s) from the subject premises". The Mayor declared the motion failed for lack of a second. After discussion, the Mayor declared the motion on first consideration carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Council noted they would be meeting with University of Iowa students on November 9th tO hear comments on the proposed ordinance. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from: Dale Arlo Yocum; Lowell Brandt; Julie Phye, Stepping Up Project; Richard Twohy. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council recessed from 8:35 to 8:45. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, 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 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 Thornberry, 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, second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 98-3855, Bk. 41, p. 42, AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES, AND PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE TO CHANGE VARIOUS FEES FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL. Council Activities November 3, 1998 Page 6 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 98-3856, Bk. 41, p. 43, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 98-348, Bk. 119, p. 348, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAIN PHASE 4, EMERALD STREET TO THE PENINSULA PROJECT to Langman Construction for 91,210,687.22. 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 Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-349, Bk. 119, p. 349, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT [BRM 3715(13) -- 8N -52]. Asst. City Engr. Gannon present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-350, Bk. 119, p. 350, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MERCY IOWA CITY TO USE A PORTION OF THE JOHNSON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A FIBER OPTIC CABLE. 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. 98-351, Bk. 119, p. 351, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST CO., FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF CLINTON 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 O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-352, Bk. 119, p. 352, AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE AIRPORT COMMISSION TO PROCEED WITH CONSTRUTION OF A 120' BY 140' AIRCRAFT HANGAR BUILDING, INCLUDING 20' BY 60' OFFICE AREA, AT THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT to Wendler Engineering and Construction for 9681,000. Airport Mgr. O'Neil present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell. Nays; Kubby. Absent: None. Council Activities November 3, 1998 Page 7 Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-353, Bk. 119, p. 353, TO AMEND THE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. 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. 98-154, Bk. 119, p. 154, AUTHORIZING JOINT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO COORDINATE NEGOTIATING PROCEDURES FOR PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to make the following appointments: Bd. of Adjustment - re-advertise the vacancy to fill a five-year term ending January 1, 2004; Bd. of Appeals - re-appoint Anna Buss, P.O. Box 2807, and re-advertise the vacancy for a mechanical professional to fill a five-year term ending December 31, 2003; Human Rights Comm. - appoint Mary Larew, 1253 Dolan Place and Janice Simmons-Weiburn, 712 Wheaton, to fill three-year terms ending January 1, 2002 and noted Jane Holland had withdrawn her application so the third vacancy will be discussed on November 17; P&R Comm. - re-appoint Judith Klink, 1101 Harlocke, and Rex Pruess, 1013 Pheasant Valley, and appoint Craig Gustaveson, 2603 E. Court St., to fill four-year terms ending January 1, 2003; P&Z Comm. - appoint Marilyn Schintler, 2310 Cae Dr., to fill an unexpired term ending May 1, 2002; Public Art Advisory Comm. - appoint Deborah Galbraith, 1342 Oxford Place, to fill a three-year term ending January 1, 2002; Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - appoint Jeff Gillitzer, 911 Highland Ave. to a three-year term ending December 31, 2001 and re-advertise the other vacancy; Sr. Center Comm. - appoint Jay Honohan, 2503 Friendship, and William Kelly, 1108 Sunset, to fill three-year terms ending December 31, 2001. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Norton questioned the scheduling Police Citizens Review Board (PCRB) issues. The City Atty. stated she would have recommendation concerning the standard operating procedures ready for the next agenda. Council Member Vanderhoef encouraged citizens to apply for the next Citizens Police academy starting in February and running through April; reminded everyone of the meeting with students concerning the proposed amendments to the disorderly house ordinance on November 9, and the transit study meeting on November 4. Council Member Thornberry reported on the C-Span Tube bus that had visited the City last week, and thanked TCI for aiding in that visit. In response to Council Member O'Donnell, the Mayor announced the ribbon cutting for the new WooIf Avenue Bridge would be 4:00 PM on November 18. O'Donnell noted that the new downtown benches were taking a beating from skateboarders and staff was researching solutions and would report back. He also thanked everyone who voted on election day. Council Activities November 3, 1998 Page 8 Council Member Champion encouraged people to attend the transit study meeting on November 4. Council Member Kubby invited people to attend a "Thousand Friends of Iowa" lecture on responsible land use on November 11; asked Council to not meet on election day/night; asked for a final report on the TCI rebuild; and asked citizens to rake their leaves to the curb but not over the curb into the streets and storm drains. Council Member Thornberry thanked everyone involved in the election process. Mayor Lehman stated a majority of Council are interested in scheduling discussion of Kirkwood Avenue traffic signals at a future work session; stated the County was unable to attend the November 16 work session for fringe agreement issues and stated that meeting has been rescheduled for December 7 at 4:30 p.m.; and asked Council Members to start thinking about setting aside time for special work sessions on the budget after the first of the year. The City Mgr. reminded Council of the employee luncheon scheduled November 19, and that city employees would be participating in helping rake leaves for citizens who cannot do it themselves on November 6 and 7. City Clerk Karr reported on the Census address review currently being done by the City in preparation for Census 2000. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 9:20 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor ~a~'n'K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5043. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for said publication is OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/20/98 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 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 and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent' Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special 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. - September 9. PCRB - September 22. Receive PCRB Report #98-15. PCRB - September 29, October 6. Approve the PCRB Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines. PCRB o 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, 1100 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 Official Council Actions October 20, 1998 Page 2 Mormon Trek Blvd. 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, ISSUE DANCING PERMITS. Resolutions: RES. 98-326, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SOUTHGATE . AVENUE AND WATERFRONT DRIVE PAVING IMPROVEMENTS AND WEST PEPPERWOOD RELIEF SEWER PROJECT. RES. 98-327, 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, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1932 HAFOR DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-329, 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, 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Official Council Actions October 20, 1998 Page 3 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 and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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 carded. Moved and seconded 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 (RSo5) and Public (P) for property located at the east terminus of Court Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved end seconded 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, Highway Commercial, to Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-12), located at the southeast corner of Scott Boulevard and American Legion Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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. The Mayor noted that the applicant has withdrawn the application regarding an ordinance changing the zoning designation of Official Council Actions October 20, 1998 Page 4 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. 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 second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 98-3852, 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. Moved and seconded 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-IO) for property located at 4820 American Legion Road be denied. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Douglas Ruppert representing Jerry and Pauline Milder. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Steve Parrott; Deb Hamrues, Prevention Supervisor, MECCA; Cathy Solow; Rod Sullivan; Carol EH Scott- Conner. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Official Council Actions October 20, 1998 Page 5 Moved and seconded 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. 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 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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 to decrease the rates for landfill use fees, be given second 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 second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 98-3853, AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO REPLACE ALL REFERENCE TO "BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION" WITH 'TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION." Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-331, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT SUBMITTED TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION REGARDING THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD- CRANDIC RAILROAD INTERCHANGE RELOCATION PROJECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-332, ACCEPTING THE WATER FEATURE CONCEPT CALLED "WEATHERDANCE" FOR THE NEW DOWNTOWN WATER FEATURE AND AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATION OF A Official Council Actions October 20, 1998 Page 6 CONTRACT WITH THE ARTISTS ANDREA MYKLEBUST AND STANTON SEARS. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-333, 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. Moved and seconded and to adopt RES. 98-334, 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. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Cortney Daniels, Chair of the Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Richard Schwab, Chairman, Chamber of Commerce. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded. 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. 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 Official Council Actions October 20, 1998 Page 7 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 Comm. - one 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 Comm. - two vacancies to fill thr. ee-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. Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 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. - 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, 1100 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 Blvd. Class B Beer Permit for Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway 1 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. 119: 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-10) 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 Hammes, 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 RAILROAD-CRANDIC 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, all 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 present. 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 Comm. - 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 Comm. - two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending December 31, 2001. Senior Center Cornre. two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending December 31, 2001 .These appointments will be made at the November 3 Council meeting. The Mayor encouraged citizens to become 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. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk