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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-
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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
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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-
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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October 20, 1998
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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.
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October 20, 1998
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1932 HAFOR DRIVE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 98-329, p. 329, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A
PROMISSORY NOTE IN THE FORM OF A TEN YEAR DEPRECIATION LIEN
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 724 RONALDS STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 98-330, p. 330, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK TRAIL.
Correspondence: Rene Paine regarding grand reopening invitation. Ben
Lewis regarding downtown lights. Greg Thompson regarding opinions.
Barbara BUss regarding Benton Street Reconstruction Project. Michael Crane
regarding bars. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for
the following position(s): Central Services Information Clerk.
Council Member Norton requested time be allocated at an upcoming meeting for
discussion of the PCRB annual report. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Rene Paine, Director of Public Access Television, invited Council and the
community to the grand reopening at their new location at 623 S. Dubuque St.
John Jones, 553 Hawkeye Dr., appeared regarding the proposed change to the
smoking ordinance.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
November 3 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 10
acres from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Planned Development
Housing Overlay (OPDH-5), to allow 36 dwelling units, for property located at
Wellington Drive and Village Road (Village Green Part 16/Wellington
Condominiums). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
November 3 on a resolution approving the annexation of a 4.45 acre tract,
occupied by the Court Street right-of-way, for property located at the east terminus
of Court Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for
November 3 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of a 4.45 acre tract
from Suburban Residential (County RS), to Low Density Single-Family Residential
(RS-5) and Public (P) for property located at the east terminus of Court Street. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
November 3 on a resolution approving the annexation of a 19.81 acre tract located
at the southeast corner of Scott Boulevard and American Legion Road (Silvercrest).
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
November 3 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of 21.53 acres from
Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5), County A1, Rural, and County CH,
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Highway Commercial, to Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-12), located
at the southeast corner of Scott Boulevard and American Legion Road (Silvercrest).
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating the Madison Street right-
of-way south of Prentiss Street, the Des Moines Street right-of-way west of Capitol
Street and the 20-foot wide alley south of Prentiss Street and west of Capitol
Street (University of Iowa). No one appeared.
The Mayor noted that the applicant has withdrawn the application regarding
an ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 9.27 acres from
Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay/Medium
Density Residential (OSA-8) to allow a 72-unit residential development on property
located on the south side of Taft Speedway west of Dubuque Street (Riverview
Place Partners).
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance changing the
zoning designation of approximately 22 acres from Medium Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-8) to Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) for property
located in the Summit Street Historic District, be given second vote for
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion abstaining. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt ORD. 98-3852, Bk.
41, p. 32, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION FROM CC-2, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL TO PRM, PLANNED HIGH
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY FOR 4,000 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT
114 WRIGHT STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to forward a letter' to the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors recommending that a request submitted by Gerald
Milder to rezone 20.4 acres of land from Rural (A1) to Suburban Residential (RS-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
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Supervisor, MECCA; Cathy Solow; Rod Sullivan; Carol EH Scott-Conner. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council took a brief recess.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending
Title 8, Chapter 6, Section 1 entitled "Sale of Cigarettes to Persons Under Eighteen
Years of Age" of the City Code to prohibit the use or possession of tobacco
products or cigarettes by persons under eighteen years of age, be given first vote
for consideration. ICPD Capt. Widmer present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities,"
Article E entitled "Wastewater Treatment Works Indirect Discharge," Section 4,
entitled "Pretreatment Standards," of the City Code to amend plant influent zinc
standards, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
Title 3 entitled "City Finances, Taxation & Fees," Chapter 4 entitled "Schedule of
Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, and Penalties" of the City Code to decrease the
rates for landfill use fees, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities,"
Article H entitled "Solid Waste," Subsection 2, entitled "Definitions" of the City
Code to amend several definitions, be given second vote for consideration.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 98-3853, Bk. 41,
p. 33, AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO REPLACE ALL REFERENCE TO
"BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION" WITH
"TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION." Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-331, Bk. 119,
p. 331, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
SUBMITTED TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION
REGARDING THE IOWA INTERSTATE 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.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-333, Bk.
119, p. 333, TEMPORARILY CLOSING A PORTION OF JEFFERSON STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-334, Bk.
119, p. 334, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH JAMES AND LORETTA CLARK, FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF MARKET STREET IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to defer to November 3 a
resolution authorizing funding for the Airport Commission to proceed with
construction of a 120' by 140' aircraft hangar building, including 20' by 60' office
area, at the Iowa City Municipal Airport. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
7/0, all Council Members present
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer indefinitely a
resolution of intent to lease approximately 3.7 acres of City-owned land on the
lower peninsula to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the U.S.A. Corp.,
Lodge No. 590 for use as a golf driving range, and setting a public hearing for
November 3, 1998. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, 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
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vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending May 1, 2002. Public Art Advisory Comm. -
one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending January 1, 2002. Riverfront and
Natural Areas 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.
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Mayor Lehman stated the Deer Management Committee would be meeting in
Council Chambers on October 21; and announced that the Johnson County
Independent Insurance Agents have pledged ~ 10,000 to fund a police dog.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 9:40 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk