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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 15, 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, Trueblood, Franklin, Dilkes, Karr, O'Neil, Grosvenor. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 98-137, Both Sides.
Sheila Gill, former Council member from Leeds, England, presented the
Mayor with a Coat of Arms from the City of Leeds.
The Mayor made a special presentation to the following retiring Board and
Commission Members: Bd. of Adjustment: William Haigh; Bd. of Appeals: John
Staska; Bd. of Library Trustees: Charles Traw; Design Review Comm.: Gary Nagle,
Karyl Larson, William Nowysz, Tara Cronbaugh, Randy Rohovit; Historic
Preservation Comm.: Ann Cairns; Housing & Community Development Comm.:
Daniel Cilek, Sandy Kuhlmann; Human Rights Comm.: Patricia Harvey, Tom
Dickerson, Ann Shires; P&R Cornre.: Ken Fearing; P&Z Cornre.: Philip Shive;
Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm.: Lori Goetsch, Richard Hoppin; Sr. Center
Comm.: Kenneth Mobily, Philip Zell; and to incoming or reappointed Board and
Commission Members: Airport Comm.: Thomas Bender; Airport Zoning Bd. of
Adjustment: Richard Blum; Animal Control Advisory Bd.: Ursula Delworth; Bd. of
Adjustment: T.J. Brandt, Michael Paul; Bd. of Appeals: Anna Buss, Tim Fehr; Bd. of
Library Trustees: Winston Barclay; Civil Service Comm.: Lyra Dickerson, Susan
Dulek, Michael Kennedy; Historic Preservation Cornre.: Trudy Day, Michael Gunn,
Marc Mills, Linda Shope; Housing & Community Development Comm.: Bob Elliott,
Daniel Coleman, Gretchen Schmuch; Human Rights Comm.: Mary Larew, Jane
Nelson-Kuhn, Janice Simmons-Welburn, Mettle Thomopulos; P&R Cornre.: Judith
Klink, Craig Gustaveson, Rex Pruess; P&Z Comm.: Pam Ehrhardt, Dean Shannon,
Marilyn Schintler; Public Art Advisory Comm.: Deborah Galbraith, Gary Nagle;
Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm.: Jeff Gillitzer, Mark Graham; Sr. Center Comm.:
Jay Honohan, William Kelly; Telecommunications Comm.: Steven Hoch, Jim
Pusack.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended and to delete from the Consent Calendar and consider as a separate
item 3f(7)(b) memo from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding no parking
8am to 5pm Monday - Friday on south side of Tower Court:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of
December 1, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - November
18; Bd. of Appeals - November 2. Historic Preservation Comm. - November
12. Library Bd. of Trustees - October 22, November 19. P&R Comm. -
November 12. P&Z Comm. - November 1. PCRB - December 8, 1998
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Receive PCRB Report #98-17
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Caf~,
1411 S. Waterfront. Class C liquor License for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington
St. Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor
License for Jirsa's, 819 First Avenue. Class C Liquor License for Gringo's,
115 E. College St. Class C Liquor License for Mabel's, 1578 S. First Ave.
Permanent transfer of a Class A Liquor License for Loyal Order of Moose
Iowa City Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway 6 E. RES. 98-383, Bk. 119, p. 383,
ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 98-384, Bk. 119, p. 384, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for January 12 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING IN NAPOLEON PARK, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 98- 385, Bk. 119, p. 385, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for January 12 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT [PROJECT NO.
BRM-3715(13)--8N-52], DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 98-386, Bk. 119, p. 386,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for January 12 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE SAND PIT PUMP STATION - LOWER TERMINUS PROJECT, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
RES. 98-387, Bk. 119, p. 387, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WATER
MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF
THE STERLING HOUSE. RES, 98-388, Bk. 119, p. 388, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW CREEK TRAIL, PHASE 1
PROJECT, MORMON TREK TO GALWAY HILLS. RES. 98-389, Bk. 119, p.
389, DECLARING AN OFFICIAL INTENT UNDER TREASURY REGULATION
1.150-2 TO ISSUE DEBT TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR CERTAIN
ORIGINAL EXPENDITURES PAID IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIFIED
PROJECTS. RES. 98-390, Bk. 119, p. 390, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF THREE ACCESS,
UTILITY AND SANITARY SEWER EASEMENTS LOCATED ON LOT 51,
WALDEN HILLS SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: John McKinstry regarding the Harmon Building. Gary
Dunham (Beta Rho Iowa Corporation) response to Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret
concerns. Surachman Dimyati regarding transit route. Heriberto Godina
regarding deer. Florence Boos regarding deer. Raymond and Margaret Welsh
regarding Benton Street. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Parking
Prohibition on Scott Boulevard from Court Street to Rochester Avenue;
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Parking Prohibition on West Side of Scott Court. Civil Service Comm.
submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Transit
Mechanic I. Dwayne & Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret.
Parks & Recreation Dir. Trueblood present for discussion of the Napoleon Park
maintenance building. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby,
seconded by Norton, to direct staff to investigate further possibilities for parking on
Tower Ct. and report back to Council. 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
January 12 on an ordinance designation 2 South Linn Street as an Iowa City
Historic Landmark (Harmon Building). 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
January 12 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 0.2
acres located at 703 Benton Court (Oaknoll) from Medium Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-8) to High Density Multi-Family Residential. 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
January 12 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of 21.26 acres
located on the east side of Naples Avenue (WB Development)form Intensive
Commercial (C1-1) to Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone-Intensive Commercial (OSA-CI-
1 ). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance to vacate
street right-of-way located east of North Market Square Park, and south of Horace-
Mann School (Iowa City Community Schools), 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. 98-3861, Bk.
41, p. 41, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 4.45 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED EAST
OF THE TERMINUS OF COURT STREET FROM COUNTY RS, SUBURBAN
RESIDENTIAL, TO RS-5, LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, AND P,
PUBLIC. 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 ORD. 98-3862, Bk. 41,
p. 42, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF AN APPROXIMATE 10 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT
WELLINGTON DRIVE AND VILLAGE ROAD FROM RS-5 TO QPDH-5, A
PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPDH) PLAN FOR VILLAGE
GREEN, PARTS XVI AND XVII. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-391, Bk. 119,
p. 391, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART XVI AND
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XVII, 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 adopt ORD. 98-3863, Bk. 41,
p. 43, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF 21.53 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND AMERICAN LEGION ROAD FROM LOW
DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5), AND COUNTY RURAL (A-l) AND
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (CH), TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPDH-
12) (Silvercrest). 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. 98-393, Bk. 119,
p. 393, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SILVERCREST, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-3864, Bk. 41, p. 44,
AMENDING SECTION 8-7-1, CITY CODE, TO ALLOW THE DISCHARGE OF
FIREARMS FOR DEER MANAGEMENT PURPOSES, be voted on for final passage at
this time. 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 be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby.
Absent: None.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-394, Bk. 119,
p. 394, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
A COOPERATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ("USDA") FOR THE SHARPSHOOTING OF DEER
PURSUANT TO THE WINTER 1998/99 DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays:
Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-395, Bk.
119, p. 395, DIRECTING THAT THE PUBLIC PROPERTY WITHIN THE AREA
COMMONLY KNOW AS THE PENINSULA BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC WHILE
DEER SHARPSHOOTING ACTIVITIES ARE BEING CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO
THE CITY'S DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN. 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 rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-3865, Bk. 41, p. 45,
AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING
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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 voted on for final passage at this
time. 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 be finally adopted at this time. 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 January 12, 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 Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 98-3866, Bk.
41, p. 46, AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY ENTITLED
"MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 6B
HEREIN TO REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT ON US HIGHWAY 6 FROM THE EAST CITY
LIMIT TO A POINT 500 FEET WEST OF HEINZ ROAD. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-396, Bk.
41, p. 396, AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO
APPLY FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT FOR THE SURVEY AND
EVALUATION OF THE EARLY NEIGHBORHOOD NORTHEAST OF THE ORIGINAL
TOWN PLAT, PHASE III (NORTHSIDE/GOOSETOWN). 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. 98-397, Bk.
119, p. 397, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE REVISED VOUCHER
PAYMENT STANDARDS FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY VOUCHER
PROGRAM. Housing Adm. Grosvenor 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. 98-398, Bk. 119,
p. 398, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ASSISTED HOUSING
DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY
ADDING A POSITION OF HOUSING PROGRAM ASSISTANT. Housing Adm.
Grosvenor 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. 98-399, Bk. 119,
p. 399, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ASSISTED HOUSING
DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY
ADDING A POSITION OF FSS PROGRAM COORDINATOR AND AMENDING THE
AFSCME PAY PLAN. Housing Adm. Grosvenor present for discussion. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
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Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-400, Bk. 119,
p. 400, INTENT TO CONVEY VACATED PORTIONS OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
LOCATED EAST OF NORTH MARKET SQUARE PARK, AND SOUTH OF HORACE
MANN SCHOOL, TO THE IOWA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR JANUARY 12, 1999. 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. 98-401, Bk.
119, p. 401, AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
AIRPORT COMMISSION AND HLM DESIGN OF NORTHAMERICA, INC.
REGARDING THE RENOVATION OF THE AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING. Airport
Mgr. O'Neil present for discussion· The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman· Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Council Member Champion suggested that the Parks & Recreation
Commission study the impact that the extension of First Avenue would have on the
park. The Mayor noted that the Planning & Zoning Commission would be discussing
the subject at their meeting on December 17.
Council Member Thornberry noted the beautiful seasonal lights throughout
the City and urged people to drive down Summit Street and see the Champion
house.
Council Member Vanderhoef requested that Council start discussing storm
water management issues. Council agreed to discuss issues during the budget
review process.
Council Member Norton reported he and Council Member O'Donnell will
continue to meet with Police Chief Winkelhake concerning downtown security
issues, formulate a proposal, and report back to Council.
The Mayor stated he would be representing the City at a dedication of a
memorial to Irving Weber on December 19 at the Terrill Mill Park, and wished fellow
Council Members and City staff a Happy Holiday.
Asst. City Mgr. Helling noted two fourth grade Cub Scout dens from Regina
would be attending the January 12 Council meeting and invited Council Members
to come early to meet the scouts·
Council wished Happy Holidays to all the citizens.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 8:20 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
· Lehman, Mayor
Mar~an K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 12/1/98
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.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding
Student Citizenship Awards to Lincoln
Elementary students: Alex Bryk, Alexandra
Krieg, and Yoav Stramer.
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 10, Dorothy Paul
accepted.
Moved and seconded 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 Cornre. -
October 1, Historic Preservation
Comm. 1999 Preservation Plan
Implementation Report; Housing &
Community Development Comm. -
October 15. Airport Cornre. - October
8. Human Rights Cornre. - 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
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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: RES. 98-373,
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, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
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, 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.
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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.
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.
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 second 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
at Wellington Drive and Village Road, be
given second vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
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 second vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
98-3858, VACATING THE NORTHERN 160
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FEET OF THE 20-FOOT WIDE ALLEY RIGHT-
OF-WAY SOUTH OF PRENTISS STREET AND
WEST OF CAPITOL STREET.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-376, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION, PART FIVE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-377, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF A
RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 3, 4, 5, AND 6 OF
W.B. DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-378, 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 A PURPOSE
AND WITHOUT COMPENSATION.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending the City Code of the City
of Iowa City, Iowa, by amending Chapter 8,
entitled "Police Citizens' Review Board,"
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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. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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
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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
98-3859, 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. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Caroline Dieterie. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
98-3860, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-379, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-380, 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. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from: D.
Oshea; Jack Fredregill; Nicholas Sitzman;
Jennifer Bowen; Elise Pohl; Maria Fernanda
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Garcia; Kelley Donham; Vanessa Jones. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Section 8-7-1, City
Code, to allow the discharge of firearms for
deer management purposes, be given first
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-381, APPROVING THE SECTION 8
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR THE IOWA
CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY SECTION 8
PROGRAMS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-382, 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:50
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of
Council Activities and disbursements is on file
in the office of the City Clerk and Finance
Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Kerr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication - 12/9/98
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
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 Comm. 1999
Preservation Plan Implementation Report; Housing & Community
Development Cornre. - 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
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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 Boudaily (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.
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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. I 19,
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
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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 TO 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
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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
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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.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk