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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-12-01 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 DECEMBER 1, 1998 Iowa City City Council meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry. Absent: Kubby, Vanderhoef. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Franklin, Dilkes, Karr, Handsaker, Schmadeke, Grosvenor. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 98-133, Both Sides; 98-134, Side 1. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lincoln Elementary students: Alex Bryk, Alexandra Krieg, and Yoav Strainer. The Mayor proclaimed World AIDS Day - December 1, Karen Robinson and Joe Wilson accepted; City High Little Hawks Volleyball Team Recognition Day - December 2, Coach Delozier and team members accepted; West High Trojan Football Team Recognition Day - December 4, Coach Morgan and team members accepted; Human Rights Day - December 1 O, Dorothy Paul accepted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt 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 November 17, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. - September 10. Approve the proposed Summit Street Bridge reconstruction plans. Historic Preservation Comm. - October 1, Historic Preservation Cornre. 1999 Preservation Plan Implementation Report; Housing & Community Development Comm. - October 15. Airport Comm. - October 8. Human Rights Comm. - October 19. Telecomm. Comm. - October 26. P&Z Comm. - November 5. Sr. Center Comm. - October20. Permit Motions: Refund an unused portion of a Special Class C Liquor License for Caf~ La Perlita, 327 E. Market St. Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington. Class C Liquor License for New Yen Ching Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum St. Class C Beer Permit for Petro n Provisions, 2 Escort Lane. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $12,316,023.05 for the period of October 1 through October 31, 1998, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Accepting abstract of votes for the November 3, 1998, election. Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-373, p. 373, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MERCANTILE BANK MIDWEST, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 19 REGAL LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-374, p. 374, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO Council Activities December 1, 1998 Page 2 ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FIRSTPLUS FREEDOM, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 619 KIRKWOOD AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 98-375, p. 375, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A RENTAL REHABILITATION LOAN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 120 NORTH GOVERNOR STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Stephen Gander (World's Toughest Rodeo) regarding rodeo and circus ordinance. Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret and Dwayne Bourret regarding North Dubuque Street sidewalk. Pamela Stewart regarding sales tax. Marge Trusty regarding deer and sales tax. Drew Chebuhar regarding fare reduction. Ekhart Ziegler regarding Benton Street. Richard and Mary Ann Park regarding Benton Street. Pamela Bourjaily (Roosevelt Elementary School PTO) regarding Benton Street. Kathy Janz regarding Goosetown traffic calming. Youth on the Plaza Task Force regarding additional funding to increase police presence in the downtown. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Code Enforcement Assistant; Mass Transit Operator. Lloyd Wanveer regarding municipal bonds and stocks. Riverside Theatre regarding proposed Riverside Festival Stage. Ruth Baker regarding Benton St. project. Council Member Champion thanked City staff for development of the design of the Summit Street Bridge. Mayor Lehman and Council Member Norton reported on the ribbon cutting of the WooIf Avenue bridge. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Gary Sanders appeared regarding a Citizens Patrol on the Ped Mall; thanked Police for their quick response to his 911 call; and expressed concerns on the parking facility planned for the corner of Iowa and Linn Streets. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate street right-of-way located east of North Market Square Park, and south of Horace-Mann School (Iowa City Community Schools). No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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), be given second for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the 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), be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Council Activities December 1, 1998 Page 3 The Mayor reported that Council Member Vanderhoef was out of town on City business and would not be present at tonight's Council meeting. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the 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, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 98- 3858, Bk. 41, p. 45, VACATING THE NORTHERN 160 FEET OF THE 20-FOOT WIDE ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY SOUTH OF PRENTISS STREET AND WEST OF CAPITOL STREET (University of Iowa). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to defer indefinitely 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 south 160-feet of the 20-foot wide alley south of Prentiss Street and west of Capitol Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-376, Bk. 119, p. 376, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION, PART FIVE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-377, Bk. 119, p. 377, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 3, 4, 5, AND 6 OF W.B. DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on an ordinance conveying vacated portions of the Des Moines Street right-of-way located west of Capitol Street and east of the Iowa River, the Madison Street right-of-way south of Prentiss Street and north of the Iowa Interstate railroad tracks, and the 20 foot wide alley between Prentiss Street and the Des Moines Street right-of-way west of Capitol Street to the University of Iowa/Iowa State Board of Regents, the redeveloper of the subject property and owner of all abutting properties, for a purpose and without compensation. No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-378, Bk. 119, p. 377, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF VACATED PORTIONS OF THE DES MOINES STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED WEST OF CAPITOL STREET AND EAST OF THE IOWA RIVER, THE MADISON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY SOUTH OF PRENTISS STREET AND NORTH OF THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD TRACKS, AND THE 20 FOOT WIDE ALLEY BETWEEN PRENTISS STREET AND THE DES MOINES STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY WEST OF CAPITOL STREET TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA/IOWA STATE BOARD OF REGENTS, THE REDEVELOPER OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND OWNER OF ALL ABUTTING PROPERTIES, FOR Council Activities December 1, 1998 Page 4 A PURPOSE AND WITHOUT COMPENSATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending the City Code of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by amending Chapter 8, entitled "Police Citizens' Review Board," specifically, Sections 8-8-2 and 8-8-7, to eliminate complainant participation in due process name clearing hearings, be given first vote for consideration. City Atty. Dilkes briefly explained the provisions of the ordinance. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending Title 9 of the City Code of Iowa City entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," by amending Chapter 3, Section 6b herein to change the speed limit on US Highway 6 from the east City limit to a point 500 feet west of Heinz Road, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 98-3859, Bk. 41, p. 46, 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 TQ RESTORE ORDER AND DISPERSE PERSONS FROM VIOLATING PREMISES. City Atty. Dilkes briefly outlined the provisions of the ordinance. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Caroline Dieterie. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 98-3860, Bk. 41, p. 47, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-379, Bk. 119, p. 379, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTISTS FOR THE DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN MALL WATER FEATURE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-380, Bk. 119, p. 380, APPROVING THE WINTER 1998/99 DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR IOWA CITY. The following individuals appeared: Clayton Foley, 612 E. Court; Vanessa Jones, 804 N. Dubuque; Chad Gonnerman, 507 N. Linn; Florence Boos, 1427 Davenport; Carlo Porto; and Ben Lewis, 507 N. Linn. Individual Council Council Activities December 1, 1998 Page 5 Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from: D. Oshea; Jack Fredregill; Nicholas Sitzman; Jennifer Bowen; Elise Pohl; Maria Fernanda Garcia; Kelley Donham; Vanessa Jones. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending Section 8-7-1, City Code, to allow the discharge of firearms for deer management purposes, be given first consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 98-381, Bk. 119, p. 381, APPROVING THE SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY SECTION 8 PROGRAMS. Housing Adm. Grosvenor present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-382, Bk. 119, p. 382, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK ATTEST AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 26, 1993, BETWEEN STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC. OF MUSCATINE, IOWA, AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND COLLECTION FACILITIES. Public Works Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to appoint Michael Paul, 3642 Foxana Dr. to the Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year term ending 1/1/04; appoint Tim Fehr, 1116 Hampton Ct., to the Board of Appeals to fill a five-year term ending 12/31/03, for a mechanical professional; appoint Mark Graham, 2482 Lakeside Dr., to the Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm., to fill a three-year term ending 12/31/01. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. Council Member O'Donnell complimented University of Iowa Football Coach Hayden Fry on his accomplishments during his tenure and wished him health and happiness in his retirement. Council Member Champion stated she was in love with the downtown lights and the plans for the future fountain. In response to Council Member Norton, City Clerk Karr stated that attendance of all Board and Commission members are provided to Council every time there is a vacancy on that Board and Commission. Council Member Norton noted the letter received from Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret and Dwayne Bourret regarding the North Dubuque sidewalk, and asked staff to report back; and encouraged Council Members to stop by the snowplow roadeo at Mercer Park on December 2. Mayor Lehman noted Council Member Vanderhoef's term on ECICOG was expiring on December 31, 1998 and she was interested in reappointment. Moved Council Activities December 1, 1998 Page 6 by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to recommend to the JCCOG Board the reappointment of Council Member Vanderhoef. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor announced the opening of Planet X in the former Wardway Plaza, noting it was a great place for young people to congregate where alcohol is not served. In response to Norton, the Mayor stated that a joint meeting with the County is scheduled for Monday, December 7, to discuss fringe area concerns; and a meeting to discuss Police Citizens Review Board issues will be scheduled after the first of the year and after adoption of the Standard Operating Procedures. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 8:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. Ma;~"""~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, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is ~ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is ~ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/17/98 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 to Horace Mann Elementary students: Devon Jackson, Morgan Nicholson, Britney Tonning. The Mayor proclaimed West High Women of Troy Girls Cross Country Team Recognition Day - November 17, Coach Mike Parker and members of the team accepted; Regina Regals Boys Cross Country Team Recognition Day - November 18, Coach Bob Brown and members of the team accepted; Great American Smokeout - November 19, Amy Carlson, American Cancer Society Program Director and Roosevelt 5th and 6th grade Science Classes accepted, and presented Great American Smokeout Survival Kits to Council Members. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meetings of October 29 and November 2 and the regular meeting of November 3, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - October 14. Bd. of Appeals - October 5. Library Bd. of Trustees - October 22. P&R Comm. - October 14. P&Z Comm. - October 15. PCRB - October 27, October 29. Receive PCRB Public Report #98-11 PCRB - November 3. Receive PCRB Public Reports #98-14 and #98-16. Council Actions November 17, 1998 Page 2 Permit Motions: Class C Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., 2530 Westwinds Dr. Class C Beer Permit for EspresStop, 2545 N. Dodge St. Class B Wine Permit for ExpresStop, 2545 N. Dodge St. Class C Liquor License for Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Dr. Special Class C Liquor License for India Caf~, 227 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Jimmy's Brick Oven Caf~, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd. Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy's Brick Oven Caf~, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class C Liquor License for Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $13,602,376.48 for the period of September 1 through September 30, 1998, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Resolutions: RES. 98-355, ADOPTING THE AMENDED FY99 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN BUDGET WHICH IS A PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN AS MANDATED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. RES. 98- 356, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF AND INSULATION ON THE CIVIC CENTER. RES. 98-357, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE, PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Correspondence: Cindy Schonholz (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) regarding rodeo rules and regulations. Judy Thayer regarding library. Steve Grismore regarding funding for Iowa City Jazz Festival. John Nesbitt regarding newswatch bulletin. Barbara Buss regarding Benton St. (11/8). Mitch Botts regarding school zones. Tom Bair regarding crosswalk. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Animal Control Officer; Body Repair Mechanic. Barbara Buss regarding Benton St. (11/15) Rev. Council Actions November 17, 1998 Page 3 Thomas Hulme regarding Benton St. Ann Kohl regarding Benton St. Robert Dostal regarding various issues. Esther Otto regarding Benton St. Anne Bendixen. Ginny Rew regarding Benton St. Janelie Rettig regarding various issues. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Renee Paine, PATV, invited Council and the community to Public Access Television's Annual Meeting on November 19. The following individuals appeared regarding the Benton Street Reconstruction Project: Joe Lynn, 801 Wylde Green; Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton; Ginny Rew, 302 W. Benton; and Carl (Tyrone) Whitter, 1305 Benton St. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for December 1 on an ordinance to vacate street right-of-way located east of North Market Square Park, and south of Horace-Mann School. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the annexation of a 19.81 acre tract located at the southeast corner of Scott Boulevard and American Legion Road. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-358, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 19.81 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND AMERICAN LEGION ROAD. A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of 21 .,53 acres located at the southeast corner of Scott Boulevard and American Legion Road. Moved and seconded that the 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, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the 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 Council Actions November 17, 1998 Page 4 at Wellington Drive and Village Road, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-359, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 4.45 ACRES, OCCUPIED BY THE COURT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, LOCATED AT THE EAST TERMINUS OF COURT STREET. Moved and seconded that the 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, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded by Thornberry, that the 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, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer to December 1, a resolution approving the final plat of Galway Hills Subdivision Part 5. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the Winter 1998/99 Deer Management Plan. The following individuals appeared: Ed Hartin, wildlife biologist, USDA Wildlife Services; Tim Thompson, Wildlife biologist for Johnson County; Florence Boos, 1427 Davenport St.; Douglas Jones, 816 Park Rd., member of the Deer Management Committee; Vanessa Jones, 804 N. Dubuque St.; Bill Boos, 1427 Davenport St.; Charles Hews, 1327 Cedar; Clayton Foley, 612 E. Court; Kristin Brandser; Chad Gonnerman, 507 N. Linn; April Dirksen; Shannon Nelson, 1602 Aber Ave.; Seth Neiman, 530 N. Clinton St.; Margaret MacDonald, 400 Foster Rd.; and Ben Lewis, 507 N. Linn St. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Jackie Baumhauer; Janelie Rettig; D.J. Schubert; Beth Fisher; Nick Deacon. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Public discussion was held on an ordinance amending Section 14, Chapter 5, Article A, Building Code, by adopting Volumes 1, 2, and 3 of the 1997 Edition of Council Actions November 17, 1998 Page 5 the Uniform Building Code published by the International Conference of Building Officials, and providing for certain amendments thereof; to provide for the protection of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa. Mark Hall, President Home Builders Assn. Of Iowa City, appeared. Moved and seconded to combine Item No. 9. public discussion on an ordinance amending Title 7, Chapter 1, Fire Prevention and Protection, by adopting the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code and providing for certain amendments thereof; to provide for the protection of the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa; Item No. 10. public discussion on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Article B, of the City Code, by adopting the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, with certain amendments, to regulate the practice, materials and fixtures used in the installation, maintenance, extension, and alteration of all piping, fixtures, appliances and appurtenances in connection with various plumbing systems, to provide for the issuance of permits and inspection of plumbing installations and the collection of fees, and to provide penalties for violations; Item No. 11. public discussion on an ordinance amending Section 14, Chapter 5, Article F, Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code, by adopting the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Building Code published by the International Conference of Building Officials, and providing for certain amendments thereof; to provide for the protection of the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa; Item No. 12 public discussion on an ordinance creating Section 14, Chapter 5, Article J, Building Conservation Code, by adopting the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for Building Conservation as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, to provide for the protection of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa; and Item No. 13 public discussion on an ordinance amending Section 14, Chapter 5, Article D, Mechanical Code, by adopting the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code published by the International Conference of Building Officials, and providing for certain amendments thereof; to provide for the protection of the health, welfare, and safety Council Actions November 17, 1998 Page 6 of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion to combine item 9-13 carried. John Shaw, appeared. A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional actions for the issuance of 88,400,000 General Obligations Bonds. Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 98-360, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF 88,400,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed 8700,00 General Obligation Bonds. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-361, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED 8700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed 8470,000 General Obligation Bonds. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-362, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED 8470,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed 8700,000. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-363, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed 8700,000. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-364, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED 8700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Council Actions November 17, 1998 Page 7 A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed 8700,000. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-365, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED 8700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. A public hearing on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed 9330,000 General Obligation Bonds. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-366, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED 9330,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed 98,000,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-367, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED 88,000,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS. A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed 89,200,000 Water Revenue Bonds. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-368, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED 99,200,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS. A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take addition action for the issuance of not to exceed 810,000,000 Parking System Revenue Bonds. Merle Trummel appeared. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-369, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED 810,000,000 PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 9 of the City Code of Iowa City entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," by amending Chapter 3, Section 6b Council Actions November 17, 1998 Page 8 herein to change the speed limit on US Highway 6 from the east city limit to a point 500 feet west of Heinz Road, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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 second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Phil Phillips; Ben Lewis. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 98-3857, AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR CIGARETTES BY PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE. Moved and seconded to defer to December 1, an 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-370, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR PORTIONS OF PRENTISS, MADISON AND CAPITOL STREETS IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-371, INTENT TO CONVEY VACATED PORTIONS OF THE DES MOINES STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED WEST OF CAPITOL STREET AND EAST OF THE IOWA RIVER, THE MADISON STREET RIGHT-OF- WAY SOUTH OF PRENTISS STREET AND NORTH OF THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD TRACKS, AND THE 20 FOOT WIDE ALLEY BETWEEN PRENTISS STREET AND THE DES MOINES STREET RIGHT-OF- WAY WEST OF CAPITOL STREET TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA/IOWA STATE BOARD OF REGENTS, THE REDEVELOPER OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND OWNER OF ALL ABUTTING PROPERTIES, FOR A PUBLIC Council Actions November 17, 1998 Page 9 PURPOSE AND WITHOUT COMPENSATION, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR DECEMBER 1, 1998. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 98-372, REQUESTING SUBMISSION OF THE QUESTION OF THE IMPOSITION OF A LOCAL SALES AND SERVICES TAX TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE INCORPORATED AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, as amended. Tom Gelman appeared. After discussion. Moved and seconded to amend the resolution so that 10°/6 would read "to support the operating and capital improvement expenses of public transit and paratransit to include fare relief and enhanced service." The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to amend to amend the resolution to read 10% "to support the operating expenses of the public library and the community events center, and to support sommunity activities and events." The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded to amend the 5% portion of the resolution to read "to maintain and enhance funding of Johnson County area human services agencies and activities." The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to amend the resolution of 10% to read '"to support the hiring and equipping of police officers, firefighters, and/or other public safety personnel, and for construction of related public safety improvements." The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Janelie Rettig; Evan Fales; Lucy Choisser; Dan Coleman; Reginald Willlares; Mona Shaw; Mary Crippen; Loretta Popp; Jean Martin; Cheryl Hetherington; Nick Johnson; Brian Meyer; Bob Welsh; Art Vincent; Holly Hart; John Nesbitt; Roberta Till-Retz; Linsey Bergen; Daniel Johnson- O'Mara; Felicia Beeching; Tom Gelman. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer to December 15, a resolution to adopt the Iowa City Police Citizens Review Board Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to grant an extension to December 18, 1998, to the Police Citizens Review Board for the filing of a report with the City Council on Complaint Council Actions November 17, 1998 Page 10 #98-17. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor noted the following vacancies: Bd. of Adjustment: one vacancy to fill a five-year term ending January 1, 2004; Bd. of Appeals: one vacancy to fill a five-year term ending December 31, 2003, for a mechanical professional; Riverfront & Natural Areas Cornre.: one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending December 31, 2001. These appointments will be made at the December 1 Council meeting. Moved and seconded to appoint Jane Nelson-Kuhn, 628 Third Ave., to the Human Rights Cornre. to fill a three-year term ending January 1, 2002; approve a recommendation from the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to appoint Larry Pugh to the Sr. Center Comm. for an unexpired term ending December 31, 1999. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn 11:3,5 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Counsil Activities and disbursements is file in Finance the office of City Clerk and Department. s/Ernest L. Lehman, Mayor s/Ma 'an K.. Karr, Ci~.er~ Sub~lication - 11/24/98 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 17, 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, Boothroy, Mitchell, Handsaker, Goodman- Herbst, Hennes, Oswald, Rocca, Yucuis, Craig. Council minutes tape recorded on tape 98-128; 98-129; 98-130, Both Sides. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship. Awards to Horace Mann Elementary students: Devon Jackson, Morgan Nicholson, Britney Tonning. The Mayor proclaimed West High Women of Troy Girls Cross Country Team Recognition Day - November 17, Coach Mike Parker and members of the team accepted; Regina Regals Boys Cross Country Team Recognition Day - November 18, Coach Bob Brown and members of the team accepted; Great American Smokeout - November 19, Amy Carlson, American Cancer Society Program Director, and Roosevelt 5t" and 6th grade Science Classes accepted, and presented Great American Smokeout Survival Kits to Council Members. 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 special meetings of October 29 and November 2 and the regular meeting of November 3, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - October 14. Bd. of Appeals - October 5. Library Bd. of Trustees - October 22. P&R Comm. - October 14. P&Z Comm. - October 15. PCRB October 27, October 29. Receive PCRB Public Report #98-11 PCRB - November 3. Receive PCRB Public Reports #98-14 and #98-16. Permit Motions: Class C Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., 2530 Westwinds Dr. Class C Beer Permit for EspresStop, 2545 N. Dodge St. Class B Wine Permit for ExpresStop, 2545 N. Dodge St. Class C Liquor License for Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Dr. Special Class C Liquor License for India Caf~, 227 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Jimmy's Brick Oven Caf~, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd. Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy's Brick Oven Caf~, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class C Liquor License for Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of 913,602,376.48 for the period of September I through September 30, 1998, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Resolutions, Bk. 119: RES. 98-355, p. 355, ADOPTING THE AMENDED FY99 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN BUDGET WHICH IS A PART OF Council Activities November 17, 1998 Page 2 THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN AS MANDATED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. RES. 98-356, p. 356, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF AND INSULATION ON THE CIVIC CENTER. RES. 98-357, p. 357, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE, PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Correspondence: Cindy Schonholz (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) regarding rodeo rules and regulations. Judy Thayer regarding library. Steve Grismore regarding funding for Iowa City Jazz Festival. John Nesbitt regarding newswatch bulletin. Barbara Buss regarding Benton St. (11/8). Mitch Botts regarding school zones. Tom Bair regarding crosswalk. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Animal Control Officer; Body Repair Mechanic. Barbara Buss regarding Benton St. (11/15) Rev. Thomas Hulme regarding Benton St. Ann Kohl regarding Benton St. Robert Dostal regarding various issues. Esther Otto regarding Benton St. Anne Bendixen. Ginny Rew regarding Benton St. Janelie Rettig regarding various issues. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Renee Paine, PATV, invited Council and the community to Public Access Television's Annual Meeting on November 19. The following individuals appeared regarding the Benton Street Reconstruction Project: Joe Lynn, 801 Wylde Green; Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton; Ginny Rew, 302 W. Benton; and Carl (Tyrone) Whitter, 1305 Benton St. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for December 1 on an ordinance to vacate street right-of-way located east of North Market Square Park, and south of Horace-Mann School. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held 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). No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-358, Bk. 119, p. 358, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 19.81 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND AMERICAN LEGION ROAD (Silvercrest). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of 21.53 acres located at the southeast corner of Scott Boulevard and American Legion Road (Silvercrest). No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the 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), be given first vote for Council Activities November 17, 1998 Page 3 consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. 'The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the 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), 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 Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-359, Bk. 119, p. 359, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 4.45 ACRES, OCCUPIED BY THE COURT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, LOCATED AT THE EAST TERMINUS OF COURT STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance changing the zoning designation of a 4.45 acre tract from Suburban Residential {County RE;), to Low Density Single-Family Residential {RS-5) and Public {P) for property located at the east terminus of Court Street, 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the 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, be given second vote for consideration (University of Iowa). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to December 1, a resolution approving the final plat of Galway Hills Subdivision Part 5. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the Winter 1998/99 Deer Management Plan. The following individuals appeared: Ed Hartin, wildlife biologist, USDA Wildlife Services; Tim Thompson, Wildlife biologist for Johnson County; Florence Boos, 1427 Davenport St.; Douglas Jones, 816 Park Rd., member of the Deer Management Committee; Vanessa Jones, 804 N. Dubuque St.; Bill Boos, 1427 Davenport St.; Charles Hews, 1327 Cedar; Clayton Foley, 612 E. Court; Kristin Brandser; Chad Gonnerman, 507 N. Linn; April Dirksen; Shannon Nelson, 1602 Aber Ave.; Seth Neiman, 530 N. Clinton St.; Margaret MacDonald, 400 Foster Rd.; and Ben Lewis, 507 N. Linn St. Adm. Asst. Handsaker; Asst. City Arty. Mitchell, and Animal Shelter Supr. Goodman-Herbst presented information. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from: Jackie Baumhauer; Janelie Rettig; D.J. Schubert; Beth Fisher; Nick Deacon. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Public discussion was held on an ordinance amending Section 14, Chapter 5, Article A, Building Code, by adopting Volumes 1, 2, and 3 of the 1997 Edition of Council Activities November 17, 1998 Page 4 the Uniform Building Code published by the International Conference of Building Officials, and providing for certain amendments thereof; to provide for the protection of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa. Mark Hall, President Home Builders Assn. Of Iowa City, appeared. HIS Director Boothroy and Sr. Building Inspector Hennes present for discusison. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to combine Item No. 9. public discussion on an ordinance amending Title 7, Chapter 1, Fire Prevention and Protection, by adopting the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code and providing for certain amendments thereof; to provide for the protection of the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa; Item No. 10. public discussion on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Article B, of the City Code, by adopting the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, with certain amendments, to regulate the practice, materials and fixtures used in the installation, maintenance', extension, and alteration of all piping, fixtures, appliances and appurtenances in connection with various plumbing systems, to provide for the issuance of permits and inspection of plumbing installations and the collection of fees, and to provide penalties for violations; Item No. 11. public discussion on an ordinance amending Section 14, Chapter 5, Article F, Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code, by adopting the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Building Code published by the International Conference of Building Officials, and providing for certain amendments thereof; to provide for the protection of the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa; Item No. 12 public discussion on an ordinance creating Section 14, Chapter 5, Article J, Building Conservation Code, by adopting the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for Building Conservation as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, to provide for the protection of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa; and Item No. 13 public discussion on an ordinance amending Section 14, Chapter 5, Article D, Mechanical Code, by adopting the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code published by the International Conference of Building Officials, and providing for certain amendments thereof; to provide for the protection of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion to combine item 9-13 carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. John Shaw, appeared. A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional actions for the issuance of $8,400,000 General Obligations Bonds. (streets, sidewalks, lighting; bridges, water facilities; parks; airport). Individual Council Members expressed their views. No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-360, Bk. 119, p. 360, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $8,400,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities November 17, 1998 Page 5 A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $700,00 General Obligation Bonds (Civic Center - 3'd floor). No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-361, Bk. 119, p. 361, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $470,000 General Obligation Bonds (Library improvements). No one appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-362, Bk. 119, p. 362, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $470,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $700,000 (Police Station - 2"d floor). No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-363, Bk. 119, p. 363, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $700,000 (Public Works facility). No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-364, Bk. 119, p. 364, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $700,000 (Recreation Building). Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-365, Bk. 119, p. 365, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED ~700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities November 17, 1998 Page 6 A public hearing on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $330,000 General Obligation Bonds (Soccer Fields). No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-366, Bk. 119, p. 366, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $330,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed 98,000,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-367, Bk. 119, p. 367, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED 98,000,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed 99,200,000 Water Revenue Bonds. No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-368, Bk. 119, p. 368, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED 99,200,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take addition action for the issuance of not to exceed 910,000,000 Parking System Revenue Bonds. Merle Trummel appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-369, Bk. 119, p. 369, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $10,000,000 PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 9 of the City Code of Iowa City entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," by amending Chapter 3, Section 6b herein to change the speed limit on US Highway 6 from the east city limit to a point 500 feet west of Heinz Road, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Meved by Thornberry, 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 second vote for consideration. City Atty. Dilkes present for Council Activities November 17, 1998 Page 7 discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from: Phil Phillips; Ben Lewis. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 98-3857, Bk. 119, p. 44, AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR CIGARETTES BY PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to December 1, an 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 98-370, Bk. 119, p. 370, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF- WAY FOR PORTIONS OF PRENTISS, MADISON AND CAPITOL STREETS IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. City Arty. Dilkes 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 Norton, to adopt RES. 98-371, Bk. 119, p. 371, INTENT TO CONVEY VACATED PORTIONS OF THE DES MOINES STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED WEST OF CAPITOL STREET AND EAST OF THE IOWA RIVER, THE MADISON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY SOUTH OF PRENTISS STREET AND NORTH OF THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD TRACKS, AND THE 20 FOOT WIDE ALLEY BETWEEN PRENTISS STREET AND THE DES MOINES STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY WEST OF CAPITOL STREET TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA/IOWA STATE BOARD OF REGENTS, THE REDEVELOPER OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND OWNER OF ALL ABUTTING PROPERTIES, FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND WITHOUT COMPENSATION, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR DECEMBER 1, 1998. 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. 98-372, Bk. 119, p. 372, REQUESTING SUBMISSION OF THE QUESTION OF THE IMPOSITION OF A LOCAL SALES AND SERVICES TAX TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE INCORPORATED AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, as amended. Tom Gelman appeared. After discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to amend the resolution so that 10% would read "to support the operating and capital improvement expenses of public transit and paratransit to include fare relief and enhanced service." The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to Council Activities November 17, 1998 Page 8 amend to amend the resolution to read 10% "to support the operating expenses of the public library and the community events center, and to support community activities and events." The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to amend the 5% portion of the resolution to read "to maintain and enhance funding of Johnson County area human services agencies and activities." The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to amend the resolution of 10% to read "to support the hiring and equipping of police officers, firefighters, and/or other public safety personnel, and for construction of related public safety improvements." The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from: Janelie Rettig; Evan Fales; Lucy Choisser; Dan Coleman; Reginald Willjams; Mona Shaw; Mary Crippen; Loretta Popp; Jean Martin; Cheryl Hetherington; Nick Johnson; Brian Meyer; Bob Welsh; Art Vincent; Holly Hart; John Nesbitt; Roberta TilI-Retz; Linsey Bergen; Daniel Johnson-O'Mara; Felicia Beeching; Tom Gelman. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby, Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, to seconded by Norton, to defer to December 15, a resolution to adopt the Iowa City Police Citizens Review Board Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to grant an extension to December 18, 1998, to the Police Citizens Review Board for the filing of a report with the City Council on Complaint #98-17. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the following vacancies: Bd. of Adjustment: one vacancy to fill a five-year term ending January 1, 2004; Bd. of Appeals: one vacancy to fill a five-year term ending December 31, 2003, for a mechanical professional; Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm.: one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending December 31, 2001. These appointments will be made at the December 1 Council meeting. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to appoint Jane Nelson-Kuhn, 628 Third Ave., to the Human Rights Comm. to fill a three-year term ending January 1, 2002; approve a recommendation from the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to appoint Larry Pugh to the Sr. Center Comm. for an unexpired term ending December 31, 1999. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Kubby stated she would not be available for her office hours on November 19 or 26; and requested an update on the City's compliance with Y2K issues, noting citizen concerns regarding water, gas and electricity services. Council Activities November 17, 1998 Page 9 Council Member Champion commended the Oakdale Medical Classification Center for their assistance with the holiday lights downtown. Council Member O'Donnell also complimented Oakdale for the holiday lights and acknowledged the Kappa Alpha Fraternity for leaf raking along City Park. Council Member Vanderhoef noted a Chamber meeting on November 18 dealing with transportation issues; acknowledged the report from the Finance Director and City Manager regarding Federal and State Grant revenues; and noted the success of the downtown free shuttle. Council Member Norton reported on the Smart Growth Program; he and Council Member O'Donnell's first SEATS Advisory Meeting; and discussions with the Interstate Railroad regarding the blocking of the walking path used by students between Greenwood and Melrose. Mayor Lehman reminded Council of the employee luncheon schedule November 18 and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 11:35 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ernest L. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk