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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-02-09 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 FEBRUARY 9, 1999 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, Schoon, Davidson, Winstead, Yucuis, Gannon. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 99-20, Side 2; 99-25, Side 1. The Mayor introduced the newest member of the Police Department, Officer Gallo, the City's new Police Dog. Officer Gallo was accompanied by his partner Officer Gist. Don Flack, President of the Independent Insurance Agents in Johnson County presented a ~ 10,000 check to the City to cover costs of acquiring Officer Gallo. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Mark Twain Elementary students: Carolanna Artz; Chang Chen; Nicholas AIt. The Mayor proclaimed Special Olympics Month - February, Joyce Rossie acknowledged corporate sponsors KGAN, General Mills (David Beachy present), UU Pelling, and River Products (Tom Scott and Deb Tisor present). Sheri McMichael, Special Olypmics of Iowa introduced the following athletes: Chuck Nylin, softball; Tanna Rowe, swimming; Aaron Gillespie, powerlifter; Rachel Villhauer, bowling; and Powerlifter Coach John Meskimen; Community Fitness Awareness Week - March 7-13, Jim Thomas accepted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to defer indefinitely item 4e(1) a resolution accepting the work for the sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water main public improvements for Louis Condominiums, and declaring public improvements open for public access and use; and to delete from the consent calendar and discuss as a separate item, 4f(15) a memo from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding no parking 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon-Fri on south side of Tower Court: Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meetings of January 25 and January 29, and the regular meeting of January 26, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing and Community Development Commission - December 17. Board of Adjustment - January 13. Historic Preservation Commission - January 14. Library Board of Trustees - December 17. PCRB - January 11, January 12, January 26 PCRB requests a 30-day extension to March 14, 1999, to file its Public Report on PCRB #98-19 because the Board is awaiting additional investigative information from the Police Department. PCRB - February 2. Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - December 16 Senior Center Commission - December 15. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Class C Liquor License for Fieldhouse Restaurant, 111 E. College St. Class C Liquor License for Bo-James, 118 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 21 Complete Description February 9, 1999 Page 2 Sturgis Dr. Class E Liquor License for John's Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market St. Class E Liquor License for Econofoods #473, 1987 Broadway. Class B Wine Permit for QuikTrip #509, 323 E. Burlington St. Class C Beer Permit for QuikTrip #509, 323 E. Burlington St. Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore, 1720 Waterfront Dr. Class B Wine Permit for Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore, 1720 Waterfront Dr. Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore, 1720 Waterfront Dr. Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore, 81 2 S. First Avenue. Class B Wine Permit for Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore, 812 S. First Avenue. Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore, 812 S. First Avenue. Class C Liquor License for Rush Hour, 13 S. Linn St. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for Augies Downtown, 13 S. Linn St. RES. 99-33, Bk. 121, p. 33, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. RES. 99-34, Bk. 121, p. 34, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. Setting Public Hearings RES. 99-35, Bk. 121, p. 35, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY AND SETTING DATES OF A CONSULTATION (February 22) AND A PUBLIC HEARING (March 23) ON A PROPOSED NORTHGATE CORPORATE PARK URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR A PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL AREA IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-36, Bk. 121, p. 36, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for February 23 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVER STREET / WOOLF AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE QF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Setting a public hearing for February 23 regarding a budget amendment to the FY99 Annual Action Plan. Setting a public hearing for March 2 on the City of Iowa City FY2000 Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated Transit Funding application and authorizing the publication of a notice of said hearing. RES. 99-37, Bk. 121, p. 37, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for February 23 TO DISCUSS THE OPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1999, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000, THE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AND ALSO THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2003. Resolutions, Bk. 1 21: RES. 99-38, p. 38, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 2-11 OF VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH - PART 3A, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 99-39, p. 39, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A LOW INTEREST PROMISSORY NOTE, AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1212 HIGHLAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-40, p. 40, NAMING DEPOSITORIES. Correspondence: Ekhard Ziegler regarding Benton Street. Nora Steinbrech (Principal, Roosevelt Elementary) regarding Benton Street. Peter Weyer regarding wastewater plant. Florence Boos regarding deer. Joe Fisch regarding deer. Robert Complete Description February 9, 1999 Page 3 Rutkowski regarding deer. Stephanie Merchant regarding deer. Marliese Bonk regarding deer. Elizabeth Lawry regarding First Avenue. David Bailie (HyVee) regarding Drug Town drive-up. Jim Larew (Iowa City Area Science Center) regarding Campaign Train. John Calvin Jones regarding PCRB. Jeffrey and Audrey Knox regarding Tower Court. James Hardy regarding Tower Court. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Construction Inspector I; Emergency Communications Dispatcher; Maintenance Worker II - CBD; Special Projects Inspector. Renee Van Camp regarding deer. Gloria and James Marchman regarding Tower Court parking. Donald and Janis Boenker regarding Tower Court parking. Kathleen Renquist regarding Tower Court. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion of the naming of City depositories. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to accept the recommendation from Traffic Engr. Planner for a no parking 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon-Fri on south side of Tower Court. The following Tower Ct. individuals appeared: lan Smith; Jan Smith; Audrey Knox; and Kathleen Renquist. JCCOG Transportation Planner Davidson present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion failed, 1/6, with following voice vote: Ayes: Norton. Nays: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. John Calvin Jones, appeared regarding the Police Citizens Review Board (PCRB). Elijah McNeish, 425 Hawkeye Ct., appeared regarding the deer management plan. Caroline Dieterie, Walnut Street, appeared regarding the proposed Sales Tax, and the City's water supply. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept the article "Emptying Our Medicine Cabinets Into Our Waters" distributed by Ms. Dieterie. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance changing the zoning designation of 21.26 acres located on the east side of Naples Avenue form Intensive Commercial (C1-1) to Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone-Intensive Commercial (OSA-CI-1) (WB Development), be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-41, Bk. 1 21, p. 41, APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF BOYD'S FASHIONABLE ACRES, 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 send a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors regarding a request by the Board to resolve a rezoning issue in Area B of the Johnson County/Iowa City Fringe Area Agreement. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Downtown Streetscape, Phase II Improvements. No one appeared. Complete Description February 9, 1999 Page 4 Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-42, Bk. 121, p. 42, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE, PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TQ PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Civil Engr. Winstead present for discussion. 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 approving plans, specifications, form of contract for the construction of the 1999 Curb Ramp and Sidewalk Project. No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 99-43, Bk. 1 21, p. 43, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1999 CURB RAMP AND SIDEWALK PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending City Code Title 9, Chapter 4, entitled "Parking Regulations," Article 4, entitled "General Parking Restrictions," Section H, entitled "In Excess of Forty-Eight Hours" regarding the storage of vehicles on streets, alleys and public property, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Champion, Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, 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 therein to reduce the speed limit on Naples Avenue from the city limit to the intersection with Iowa Highway 1, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef to combine Items 11 thru 16 and give them final consideration at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt the following ordinances: ORD. 99-3868, Bk. 42, p. 2, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE A, BUILDING CODE, BY ADOPTING VOLUMES 1, 2, AND 3 OF THE 1997 EDITION OF 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; QRD. 99- 3869, Bk. 42, p. 3, 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 Complete Description February 9, 1999 Page 5 CITY, IOWA; ORD. 99-3870, Bk. 42, p. 4, 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; ORD. 99-3871, Bk. 42, p. 5, 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; ORD. 99-3872, Bk. 42, p. 6, 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; ORD. 99-3873, Bk. 42, p. 7, 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinances adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to defer to February 23 a resolution to adopt amended by-laws for the Public Art Advisory Committee. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 99-44, Bk. 121, p. 44, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVER STREET / WOOLF AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Asst. City Engr. Gannon present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept the form of tax exemption certificate pertaining to the $7,000,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by Thornberry, to accept the form of continuing disclosure certificate pertaining to the $7,000,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-45, Bk. 1 21, p. 45, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF 97,000,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF Complete Description February 9, 1999 Page 6 PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman, Norton, Q'Donnell. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to grant a 30 day extension to the Police Citizen Review Board for the filing of a report with the City Council on Complaint #98-19. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-46, Bk. 121, p. 46, REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN AS A "NON-CONTIGUOUS" CITY ON NOVEMBER 17, 1998, THE DATE OF THE IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL'S RESOLUTION REQUESTING SUBMISSION OF THE QUESTION OF THE IMPOSITION OF THE LOCAL SALES AND SERVICES TAX TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE INCORPORATED AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF JOHNSON COUNTY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Historic Preservation Comm. - four vacancies (including one Brown Street District and one Moffitt Cottage District representative) to fill three-year terms ending March 29, 2002; Telecommunications Cornre. - two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending March 13, 2002. These appointments will be made at the February 23 Council Meeting. Council Member Vanderhoef announced City offices would be closed on Monday in observance of President's Day; reminded citizens of a public information meeting scheduled for February 18 to discuss the impact of the electric restructuring on Iowa Consumers; noted Sunday, February 16 was the national salute to Hospitalized Veterans; and acknowledged the City's Civil Engr. Dan Scott for his idea to use shredded old tires on the bottom of landfill cells and his success in acquiring an Iowa Department of Natural Resources grant of $42,000. Council Member Thornberry announced two upcoming City Council meetings on February 11. First, Council discussion on the City budget from 1:15-3 p.m., and then the joint meeting with the Police Citizens Review Board (PCRB), 5-7 p.m. Council Member Kubby reported on a Chamber legislative Breakfast attended by Council Members Norton, Vanderhoef and herself and the discussion regarding railroad passenger service and downtown station in Iowa City. After discussion Council directed the Mayor to write a letter expressing Council's interest in seeing that happen; noted the letter from D.J. Schubert offering assistance in the non-lethal section of the City's deer management plan and encouraged the City to explore the non-lethal methods further; highlighted the Institute for Social and Economic Development on their Presidential Award for Excellence in Micro Enterprise Development; acknowledged the fundraiser for ICARE. Mayor Lehman reminded Councilors of the Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser scheduled for February 27. Norton stated Council Members will be bowling at 3:45 p.m. at Colonial Lanes. Council Member Kubby requested a copy of the transit rerouting memo a week prior to the matter being scheduled for discussion. Complete Description February 9, 1999 Page 7 Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 8:30 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all uncil M;.~b~~ ' ~hman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk 02-09-99 ~ 4a Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at 356-5043. The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings and claims is ~ . Oa- mulative cost for this calendar year for said aublication is ~ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/25/99 Iowa City City Council, special meet- ~ng, 7:28 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved and seconded to adjourn to ex- ecutive session to discuss the purchase of par- ticular real estate only where premature disclo- sure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (real estate) shall be available for public examination when the transaction dis- cussed is completed; and to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 8:06 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor s/Marian .K. Karr,:~' C~ Su~ublication - 1/29/99 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 - 1/26/99 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 Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lucas Elementary students: Luke Arens, Alyson Boyd, and Gabriel Munoz-Fitch. Mayor Lehman announced a special formal meeting for January 29, and requested a United Way update from campaign co-chair City Clerk Karr. Karr reported that the campaign was at 99% of its 91.5 million goal, acknowledged the 110% increase by City employees, and stated it was not too late to contribute to the campaign. 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 January 12, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Cornre. - November 23, December 21. Library Bd. of Trustees - December 17. P&Z Comm. - January 7. Public Art Advisory Comm. - January 7 Approve the acquisition procedures as amended. Telecommunications Cornre. - November 23. PCRB - January 19. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Class C Liquor License for R.T. 's, 826 S. Clinton St. Outdoor Service Area for R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. Class C Liquor License for Mike's Tap, 122 Wright St. Special Class C Liquor License for Zoey's Pizzeria, 1950 Lower Muscatine Rd. Class C Liquor License Official Actions January 26, 1999 Page 2 for Quinton's Bar and Deli, 215 E. Washington St. RES. 99-19, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of 812,707,391.93 for the period of December 1 through December 31, 1998, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-20, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE, PHASE II IMRPOVEMENTS, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-21, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1999 CURB RAMP AND SIDEWALK PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions: RES. 99-22, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1819 H STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-23, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR CONTRACT 1 OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT CONNECTION PROJECT, ALSO KNOWN AS THE SOUTH RIVER CORRIDOR INTERCEPTOR AND RELIEF SEWERS. RES. 99-24, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH AUTO TECH IOWA, UL.C. REGARDING VEHICULAR TRAFFIC CROSSING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1410 WATERFRONT DRIVE. RES. 99- 25, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO Official Actions January 26, 1999 Page 3 ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND TRAVIS SYSTEMS. Correspondence: Alan Swanson (Riverside Theatre Board of Directors) regarding Riverside Theatre. Osha Gray Davidson regarding Childcare during Council meetings. Jill and Rich Ross regarding Benton Street. Lauren Reece (Roosevelt PTO President) regarding Benton Street. Patricia Benson regarding Benton Street. William Buss regarding Benton Street. Mark Madden regarding Benton Street. Betty Kann regarding Benton Street. Theresa Kann regarding Benton Street. DJ Schubert regarding USDA Environmental Assessment. Donald and Janis Boenker regarding Tower Court. Keene and Joan Swett regarding Tower Court. Chuck Felling, George Haskell, Margaret Felling, Nukhet Yarbrough, Ann Freerks (Neighborhood Council) regarding Southwest District. Dan and Fredine Branson regarding Benton Street. Myrl and Denise Holida regarding Benton Street. William and Donna Launspach regarding Benton Street. Judy Pfohl regarding Benton St. Mark Shea regarding comments made by the Mayor in Press-Citizen article on organizations opposing deer kill, Mississippi River Revival regarding intent to commence legal action against Iowa City pursuant to the Clean Water Act. Duncan Stuart regarding Benton Street. John Gross regarding Benton Street. Carol Hunsicker regarding Benton Street. Paul Rudolph regarding Coral Ridge Mall and parking downtown. Susan Miller regarding Benton Street. Julie Lansing and Robert Wheeler regarding Benton Street. Barbara Buss regarding Benton street. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Sr. Center Commission Members Terri Miller and Jay Honohan appeared requesting additional Senior Center space in the proposed Iowa Avenue parking facility. John Anderson appeared regarding subliminal advertising in textbooks. The following individuals appeared regarding the City's deer Official Actions January 26, 1999 Page 4 management plan: Shannon Nelson, 1601 Aber Ave.; Amanda Morgan, 517 Iowa Ave.; and Clayton Foley, 612 E. Court St. Steven Kanner, 1111 E. Burlington, thanked Council for their informal decision not to expand Benton Street and asked Council to explore other options to address transportation needs. In response to Council, City Mgr. Atkins updated Council on the decision by the USDA to halt deer sharp shooting until conserns were addressed. Moved and seconded to accept the Senior Center Commission report regarding expansion of the Senior Center in the Iowa Avenue Parking Ramp. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinanse conditionally changing the zoning designation of approximately 61.8 acres located south of Whispering Meadows Drive from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to Factory Built Housing Residential (RFBH - 59.25 acres) and Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12 - 2.55 acres). The following individuals appeared: Jim Miller, Lake Calvin Dev.; Don Anciaux, 2119 Russell Dr.; Jane Klitzka, Grant Wood Neighborhood Assn.; Jerry Hansen, Wetherby Friends & Neighbors Neighborhood Assn.; Craig Evans, 4300 Sioux Ave.; and Charlotte Bailey, 1956 Broadway. Moved and seconded to continue the public hearing to February 23. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A majority of Council indicated their desire to schedule joint meetings with the P&Z on this matter and the Senior Center regarding their request for space in the near future. Moved and seconded that the ordinance designating property located at 2 S. Linn Street, commonly known as the Harmon Building, as an Iowa City Historic Landmark, be given first vote for consideration. Moved and seconded by to accept correspondence from Todd Krimm. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor declared the motion defeated on first consideration of the ordinance. Mayor Lehman left the room after a stated conflict of interest on the next item(8:55 p.m.) Mayor Pro tem Thornberry presiding. Moved and seconded that the ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 0.2 acres located at 703 Official Actions January 26, 1999 Page 5 Benton Court from Medium Density Single- Family Residential (RS-8) to High Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-44), be given first vote for consideration. Atty. Robert Downer, representing Oaknoll, appeared. After discussion, moved and seconded to defer consideration of the ordinance indefinitely. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mayor Lehman returned 9:15 p.m. Mayor Lehman now presiding. Moved and seconded that the ordinance changing the zoning designation of 21.26 acres located on the east side of Naples Avenue form Intensive Commercial (C1-1) to Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone- Intensive Commercial (OSA-CI-1), be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer to February 9, a resolution approving a final plat of Boyd's Fashionable Acres. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Kirsten Frey representing the applicant. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Park Maintenance Building in Napoleon Park. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-26, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING IN NAPOLEON PARK, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPO\ANY EACH BID, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed ~4,700,000 General Obligation Bonds. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-27, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED ~4,700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Official Actions January 26, 1999 Page 6 Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-28, DIRECTING SALE OF 97,000,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the College Street Pedestrian Mall Water Main Replacement Project. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-29, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLLEGE STREET PEDESTRIAN MALL WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending City Code Title 9, Chapter 4, entitled "Parking Regulations," Article 4, entitled "General Parking Restrictions," Section H, entitled "In Excess of Forty-Eight Hours" regarding the storage of vehicles on streets, alleys and public property, be given first vote for consideration. Steve Kanner, 1111 E. Burlington, appeared. 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 therein to reduce the speed limit on Naples Avenue from the city limit to the intersection with Iowa Highway 1, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to combine the following items: Item No. 12 an ordinance amending Section 14, Chapter 5, Article A, Building Code, by adopting Volumes 1, 2, and 3 of the 1997 Edition of 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; Item No. 13 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 Official Actions January 26, 1999 Page 7 health, welfare and safety of the Citizens of Iowa City, Iowa; Item No. 14 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. 15 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. 16 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. 17 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 sity, Iowa, be all cjiven second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion to combine Items 12-17 carried. The Mayor declared the motion carried on second consideration of the ordinances. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-30, AUTHORIZING A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORALVILLE AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY PROVIDING FOR FUTURE ANNEXATIONS AND EXTRATERRITORIAL REVIEW OF SUBDIVISION PLATS. Moved and seconded to amend item #3 of the agreement by deleting the last sentence. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Official Actions January 26, 1999 Page 8 Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-31, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART PROGRAM AMENDED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES. Moved and seconded to defer to February 9, a resolution to adopt amended by-laws for the Public Art Advisory Cornre. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-32, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION. The Mayor noted the previously- announced vacancies: Historic Preservation Comm. - four vacancies (including one Brown Street District and one Moffitt Cottage District representative) to fill three-year terms ending March 29, 2002; Telecommunications Cornre. - two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending March 13, 2002. These appointments will be made at the February 23 Council Meeting. Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:20 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~Ci~.le~_._~,~).__ Subm~for publication - 2/4/99 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at 356-5043. The cost of publishing the following proceed- ings and claims is $ . Oj- mulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/29/99 Iowa City City Council, special meet- ing, 9:30 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved and seconded to adjourn to ex- ecutive session to discuss the purchase of par- ticular real estate only where premature disclo- sure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (real estate) shall be available for public examination when the transaction dis- cussed is completed. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 10:10 a.m. The Mayor de- clared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk S - 2/3/99 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at 356-5043. COMPLF!"E DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 25, 1999 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:28 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Dilkes, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 99-9, Side 2. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn to executive session to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (real estate) shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed; and to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the govern- mental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into execu- tive session 7:30 p.m. Council returned to open session 8:03 p.m. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adjourn the special meeting 8:06 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at 356-5043. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 29, 1999 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 9:30 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Dilkes, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 99-20, Side 1. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn to executive session to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (real estate) shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and ad- iourned into executive session 9:32 a.m. Council returned to open session 10:08 a.m. Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn the special meeting 10:10 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Mar(an K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 26, 1999 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, Robinson, Winstead, Davidson, Yucuis,, Trueblood, Hennes. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 99-14 & 99-15, Both Sides. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lucas Elementary students: Luke Arens, Alyson Boyd, and Gabriel Munoz-Fitch. Mayor Lehman announced a special formal meeting for January 29, and requested a United Way update from campaign co-chair City Clerk Karr. Karr reported that the campaign was at 99% of its $1.5 million goal, acknowledged the 110% increase by City employees, and stated it was not too late to contribute to the campaign. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, 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 January 12, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm. - November 23, December 21. Library Bd. of Trustees - December 17. P&Z Comm. - January 7. Public Art Advisory Comm. - January 7 Approve the acquisition procedures as amended. Telecommunications Comm. - November 23. PCRB - January 19. Permit Motions and Resolutions: Class C Liquor License for R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. Outdoor Service Area for R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. Class C Liquor License for Mike's Tap, 122 Wright St. Special Class C Liquor License for Zoey's Pizzeria, 1950 Lower Muscatine Rd. Class C Liquor License for Quinton's Bar and Dell, 215 E. Washington St. RES. 99-19, Bk. 121, p. 19, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $12,707,391.93 for the period of December 1 through December 31, 1998, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-20, Bk. 121, p. 20, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for February 9, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE, PHASE II IMRPOVEMENTS, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99- 21, Bk. 121, p. 21, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for February 9, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1999 CURB RAMP AND SIDEWALK PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND Complete Description January 26, 1999 Page 2 DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions, Bk. 121: RES. 99-22, p. 22, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1819 H STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-23, p.23, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR CONTRACT 1 OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT CONNECTION PROJECT, ALSO KNOWN AS THE SOUTH RIVER CORRIDOR INTERCEPTOR AND RELIEF SEWERS. RES. 99-24, p. 24, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH AUTO TECH IOWA, L.L.C. REGARDING VEHICULAR TRAFFIC CROSSING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1410 WATERFRONT DRIVE. RES. 99-25, p. 25, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND TRAVIS SYSTEMS. Correspondence: Alan Swanson (Riverside Theatre Board of Directors) regarding Riverside Theatre. Osha Gray Davidson regarding Childcare during Council meetings. Jill and Rich Ross regarding Benton Street. Lauren Reece (Roosevelt PTO President) regarding Benton Street. Patricia Benson regarding Benton Street. William Buss regarding Benton Street. Mark Madden regarding Benton Street. Betty Kann regarding Benton Street. Theresa Kann regarding Benton Street. DJ Schubert regarding USDA Environmental Assessment [staff response included]. Donald and Janis Boenker regarding Tower Court. Keene and Joan Swett regarding Tower Court. Chuck Felling, George Haskell, Margaret Felling, Nukhet Yarbrough, Ann Freerks (Neighborhood Council) regarding Southwest District. Dan and Fredine Branson regarding Benton Street. Myrl and Denise Holida regarding Benton Street. William and Donna Launspach regarding Benton Street. Judy Pfohl regarding Benton St. Mark Shea regarding comments made by the Mayor in Press-Citizen article on organizations opposing deer kill. Mississippi River Revival regarding intent to commence legal action against Iowa City pursuant to the Clean Water Act. Duncan Stuart regarding Benton Street. John Gross regarding Benton Street. Carol Hunsicker regarding Benton Street. Paul Rudolph regarding Coral Ridge Mall and parking downtown. Susan Miller regarding Benton Street. Julie Lansing and Robert Wheeler regarding Benton Street. Barbara Buss regarding Benton street. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Sr. Center Commission Members Terri Miller and Jay Honohan appeared requesting additional Senior Center space in the proposed Iowa Avenue parking facility. John Anderson appeared regarding subliminal advertising in textbooks. The following individuals appeared regarding the City's deer management plan: Shannon Nelson, 1601 Aber Ave.; Amanda Morgan, 517 Iowa Ave.; and Clayton Foley, 612 E. Court St. Steven Kanner, 1111 E. Burlington, thanked Council for their informal decision not to expand Benton Street and asked Council to explore other options to address transportation needs. In response to Council, City Mgr. Arkins updated Council on the decision by the USDA to halt deer sharp shooting until concerns were addressed. Complete Description January 26, 1999 Page 3 REVISED 2/8/99 Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept the Senior Center Commission report regarding expansion of the Senior Center in the Iowa Avenue Parking Ramp. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation of approximately 61.8 acres located south of Whispering Meadows Drive from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to Factory Built Housing Residential (RFBH - 59.25 acres) and Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12 - 2.55 acres) (Saddlebrook). The following individuals appeared: Jim Miller, Lake Calvin Dev.; Don Anciaux, 2119 Russell Dr.; Jane Klitzka, Grant Wood Neighborhood Assn.; Jerry Hansen, Wetherby Friends & Neighbors Neighborhood Assn.; Craig Evans, 4300 Sioux Ave.; and Charlotte Bailey, 1956 Broadway. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to continue the public hearing to February 23, 1999. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following voice vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby. Individual Council Members expressed their views. A majority of Council indicated their desire to schedule joint meetings with the P&Z on this matter and the Senior Center regarding their request for space in the near future. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance designating property located at 2 S. Linn Street, commonly known as the Harmon Building, as an Iowa City Historic Landmark, be given first vote for consideration. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Todd Krimm. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion defeated on first consideration of the ordinance, 1/6, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby. Nays: Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Mayor Lehman left the room after a stated conflict of interest on the next item(8:55 p.m.) Mayor Pro tem Thornberry presiding. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 0.2 acres located at 703 Benton Court from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to High Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-44) (Oaknoll), be given first vote for consideration. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Atty. Robert Downer, representing Oaknoll, appeared. After discussion, moved by Norton, seconded by Champion, to defer consideration of the ordinance indefinitely. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman * absent. Mayor Lehman returned 9:15 p.m. Mayor Lehman now presiding. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance changing the zoning designation of 21.26 acres located on the east side of Naples Avenue form Intensive Commercial (C1-1) to Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone-Intensive Commercial (OSA-CI-1) (WB Development), be given first vote for consideration. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Complete Description January 26, 1999 Page 3 A designation of from Medium Residential( 2.55 acres) ( Dev.; Don Anciaux Jerry Hansen, Sioux Ave.; and Ch~ discussion. Moved by hearing to February 23, 1 following voice vote: Aye Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby. majority of Council indicated matter and the Senior Center re Moved by Vanderhoef, Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept the Senior Center Commission report regarding expansion of the Senior Center in the Iowa Avenue Parking Ramp. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning y 61.8 acres located south of Whispering Meadows Drive ,"nsity Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to Factory Built Housing 59.25 acres) and Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12 - ook). The following individuals appeared: Miller, Lake Calvin 19 Russell Dr.; Jane Klitzka, Grant Neighborhood Assn.; Friends & Neighbors Neighborhoo Assn.; Craig Evans, 4300 Bailey, 1956 Broadway. PC[ Franklin present for seconded by Thol to continue the public i. The Mayor declared motion carried, 6/1, with the Champion, Jal Council esire to schedt g their rec ,,d by property located at 2 S. Linn Street, Iowa City Historic Landmark, be given seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept declared the motion carried unanimousl, declared the motion defeated on following division of roll call vote: ~yes: KL O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef Mayor Lehman left the after a Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, ,mbers expressed their views. A joint meetings with the P&Z on this ~t for space in the near future. i, that the ordinance designating known as the Harmon Building, as an vote for consideration. Moved by Kubby, !spondence from Todd Krimm. The Mayor I, all Council Members present. The Mayor leration of the ordinance, 1/6, with the Nays: Champion, Lehman, Norton, item(8:55 p.m.) Mayor Pro tem ,.rry i Moved by Vanderhoef --conded by O' zoning designation of appr y .0.2 acres Ioc Medium Density Residential (RS-8) to Hi conflict of interest on the next that the ordinance changing the ed at 703 Benton Court from Multi-Family Residential (RM-44) (Oaknoll), be for discussion. Arty. moved by Norton, indefinitely. The May~ Members present. Mayor Lehman rt Jrned 9:15 p.m. Mayor Lehman now Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the zoning designation of 21.26 acres located on the east side Intensive Commercial (C1-1) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-CI-1) (WB Development), be given first 'vote for Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, Vanderhoef, Champion. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. a first vote for consideration. PCD Director Franklin present Downer, representing Oaknoll ppeared. After discussion, by Champion, to defer ;ideration of the ordinance declared the motion carried una mously, 7/0, all Council ,.siding. ,rdinance changing the Naples Avenue form Commercial ~tion. PCD Director · ied, 6/1, with the Thornberry, Complete Description January 26, 1999 Page 4 Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to February 9, a resolution approving a final plat of Boyd's Fashionable Acres. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to accept correspondence from Kirsten Frey representing the applicant. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Park Maintenance Building in Napoleon Park. Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood present for discussion. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-26, Bk. 121, p. 26, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING IN NAPOLEON PARK, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPO\ANY EACH BID, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $4,700,000 General Obligation Bonds. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-27, Bk. 121, p. 27, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $4,700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded Norton, to adopt RES. 99-28, Bk. 121, p. 28, DIRECTING SALE OF $7,000,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted with the following division of roll call vote; Ayes: O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the College Street Pedestrian Mall Water Main Replacement Project. Sr. Civil Engr. Winstead present for discussion. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-29, Bk. 121, p. 29, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLLEGE STREET PEDESTRIAN MALL WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. 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 amending City Code Title 9, Chapter 4, entitled "Parking Regulations," Article 4, entitled "General Parking Restrictions," Section H, entitled "In Excess of Forty-Eight Hours" regarding the storage of vehicles on streets, alleys and public property, be given first vote for consideration. Steve Kanner, 1111 E. Burlington, appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following Complete Description January 26, 1999 Page 5 division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry. Nays: Champion, Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 9 of the City Code of Iowa City entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," by amending Chapter 3, Section 6b therein to reduce the speed limit on Naples Avenue from the city limit to the intersection with Iowa Highway 1, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to combine the following items: Item No. 12 an ordinance amending Section 14, Chapter 5, Article A, Building Code, by adopting Volumes 1, 2, and 3 of the 1997 Edition of 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; Item No. 13 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. 14 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; and Item No.. 15 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; and Item No. 16 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; Item No. 17 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, be all given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion to combine Items 12-17 carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. 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. 99~30, Bk. 121, p. 30, AUTHORIZING A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORALVILLE AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY PROVIDING FOR FUTURE ANNEXATIONS AND EXTRATERRITORIAL REVIEW OF SUBDIVISION PLATS. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to amend item #3 of the agreement by deleting the last sentence. The Mayor Complete Description January 26, 1999 Page 6 REVISED 2/11/99 declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on amended resolution, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-31, Bk. 121, p. 31, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART PROGRAM AMENDED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to February 9, a resolution to adopt amended by-laws for the Public Art Advisory Comm. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-32, Bk. 121, p. 32, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION (S70,250 to Park Construction Company). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Historic Preservation Comm. - four vacancies (including one Brown Street District and one Moffitt Cottage District representative) to fill three-year terms ending March 29, 2002; Telecommunications Comm. - two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending March 13, 2002. These appointments will be made at the February 23 Council Meeting. Council Member Champion cautioned fellow Council Members to be mindful of treating Council Members as individuals and not speak of them as a whole group unless they have contacted everyone individually, noting her displeasure with being grouped * without comment. Champion questioned the cost sharing of the Senior Center with the * County. The City Mgr. stated that the City would front end the cost of the Senior Center request for additional space but would expect the operational budget, of which the County pays 20%, would pay their share. Council Member Kubby encouraged citizens to attend a childcare forum on January 30, and noted a letter from Osha Gray Davidson requesting consideration of childcare issues at Council meetings. After discussion, staff was directed to provide stackable chairs in the lobby to accommodate adults and children during Council meetings. Kubby encouraged City participation in forums dealing with Y2k issues affecting citizens and requested staff follow-up with forums and cable programs. Kubby referenced a notice of intent to commence citizen action distributed at Council's work session the previous evening from Mississippi River Revival regarding the city's water plan. Staff will report back. Council Member (:)'Donnell noted Cedar Rapids was building a skateboard park and questioned getting some of their research. Vanderhoef stated she had requested information and would have copies made for Council. O'Donnell reported on the SEATS Advisory meeting he and fellow Council Member Norton attended. In response to O'Donnell, the City Mgr. reviewed the City's snow removal policy for streets where parking is allowed on one side, and encouraged citizens to call with any questions or problems on the policy. Council Member Vanderhoef requested Council consider the Summit Street bridge construction project being done during the school year and the need for further Complete Description January 26, 1999 Page 6 REVISED 2/8/99 declared the motion carrie unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members pre~ Affirmative roll call vote unanimous o amended resolution, 7/0, all Council ~ present. The TO ADOPT THE IOWA CIt. Y PUBLIC ART PROGRAM A ENDED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES. Affirmative roll vote unanimous, 7/0, all Members present. The Mayor declared the adopted. Moved by Norton, by Thornberry, to defer February 9, a resolution to adopt amended by-laws for the ~ublic Art Advisory motion carried unanimously, 7/0, a Council Members Moved by O'Donnell, ,"d by y 32, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF !NDING Company). Affirmative roll call vote Jnanimous, Mayor declared the resolution adopte The Mayor noted the previc Jsly-ann Comm. - four vacancies (including District representative) to fill Telecommunications Comm. - two vac 2002. These appointments will be made Council Member Champion caul treating Council Members as they have contacted everyone without comment. In response to front end the cost of the Senior C~ operational budget, of which the Council Member Kubby The Mayor declared the ,.sent. o adopt RES. 99-32, Bk. 121, p. ($70,250 to Park Construction all Council Members present. The vacancies: Historic Preservation Street District and one Moffitt Cottage ar terms ending March 29, 2002; es to fill three-year terms ending March 13, the February 23 Council Meeting. fellow Council Members to be mindful of not speak of them as a whole group unless r, noting her displeasure with being grouped * m, the City Mgr. stated that the City would req~ est for additional space but would expect the pa's 20%, would pay their share. citizens to attend a childcare forum on January 30, and noted a lett, from Osha Davidson requesting consideration of childcare issues at Council .-etings. After staff was directed to provide stackable chairs in the to accommc late adults and children during Council meetings. Kubby encoura! ,.d City participal ~n in forums dealing with Y2k issues affecting citizens and sted staff follow-u with forums and cable programs. Kubby referenced a notice of ent to commence action distributed at Council's work session the previous e' ;ning from Mississippi ver Revival regarding the city's water plan. Staff will report Council Memb O'Donnell noted Cedar Ra s was building a skateboard park and questioned getting some of their research. Var information and w have copies made for Counc Advisory meetin he and fellow Council Member O'Donnell, the Mgr. reviewed the City's snow parking is allow ,"d on one side, and encouraged problems on the policy. stated she had requested O'Donnell reported on the SEATS attended. In response to policy for streets where s to call with any questions or Council Member Vanderhoef requested Council co~ ~ider the Summit Street bridge construction project being done during the school ye. and the need for further discussion of the Pine Street tunnel bridge. Council agreed discuss the matter at their Complete Description January 26, 1999 Page 6 declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on amended resolution, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor ared the resolution adopted as amended. Mov by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-31, Bk. 121, p. 31, TO ADOPT HE IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART PROGRAM AMENDED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES. ffirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor the resolution adopted. Moved by ~, seconded by Thornberry, to defer February 9, a resolution to adopt amended .b, for the Public Art Advisory ~m. The Mayor declared the motion carried 7/0, all Council Members pr ent. Moved by O'Donnell 32, RATIFYING Company). Affirmative roll Mayor declared the resolution The Mayor noted the iously-annour Comm. - four vacancies (including ne Brown District representative) to fill Telecommunications Comm. - two 2002. These appointments will be made Council Member Champion caution. treating Council Members as individuals they have contacted everyone individu without comment. In response to front end the cost of the Senior operational budget, of which the CoL Council Member Kubby en~ ed January 30, and noted a letter f~ ,m Osha Gray childcare issues at Council Is. After stackable chairs in the lobby :o accommodate ;econded by Thornberry, PENDING LITIGATI ore unanimous, adopt RES. 99-32, Bk. 121, p. (,~70,250 to Park Construction all Council Members present. The vacancies: Historic Preservation District and one Moffitt Cottage terms ending March 29, 2002; fill three-year terms ending March 13, .- February 23 Council Meeting. fellow Council Members to be mindful of ~ot speak of them as a whole group unless his displeasure with being grouped ,e City Mgr. stated that the City would additional space but would expect the would pay their share. s to attend a childcare forum on vidson requesting consideration of ,n, staff was directed to provide ts and children during Council meetings. Kubby encouraged participation in h dealing with Y2k issues affecting citizens and request staff follow-up with :o and cable programs. Kubby referenced a notice of intent to commence citizen actlot distributed at Council's work session the previous evenin from Mississippi River Revi' I regarding the city's water plan. Staff will report back. Council Member O' onnell noted Cedar Rapids was ~u'lding a skateboard park and questioned getting som of their research. Vanderhoef tated she had requested information and would ve copies made for Council. O'Don II reported on the SEATS Advisory meeting he nd fellow Council Member Norton trended. In response to problems on the poli y. - constr . discussion of the Pine Street tunnel bridge. Council agreed to discuss the matter at their Complete Description January 26, 1999 Page 7 discussion of the Pine Street tunnel bridge. Council agreed to discuss the matter at their CIP budget session later in the week. Vanderhoef announced the first Chamber legislative breakfasts were scheduled for January 30, February 27, March 22 and April 24 at 8:00 AM. Council Member Norton requested an update on water and wastewater projects, and acknowledged City employee Travis Remmert for his design of a software package for housing rehabilitation programs. Norton also reminded Council of the Bowl for Kids Sake fund raiser for Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Council agreed to meet 5:30-6:30 p.m. on February 8 with the Senior Center, and 4:30-5:30 p.m. on February 22 with the Planning and Zoning Commission (both prior to their work sessions). The City Manager reminded Council of the budget session scheduled on January 27 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 10:20 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Complete Description January 26, 1999 Page 7 CIP budget session in the week. Vanderhoef legislative breakfasts w, 'e scheduled for January 30, February 24 at 8:00 AM. Council Member on requested an update on watel and acknowledged City em Ioyee Travis Remmert for his d for housing rehabilitation pro rams. Norton also remindec Sake fund raiser for Big BrothE ~/Big Sisters. Council agreed to meet p.m. on Febn 4:30-5:30 p.m. on February 22 ~ith the Planning a~ their work sessions). The City Manager re of 27 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Moved by Thornberry, s by O'1 declared the motion carried unl first Chamber March 22 and April wastewater projects, of a software package Jncil of the Bowl for Kids 8 with the Senior Center, and Zoning Commission (both prior to et session scheduled on January to adjourn 10:20 p.m. The Mayor all Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk