HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-06-02 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 2,-1999
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members presiding: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef. Absent: Norton, Thornberry. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes,
Karr, Schmadeke, Davidson, Franklin. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 99-62, Side
1.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations on the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the regular meeting of May 18, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing & Community Development
Comm. - April 15. Airport Comm. - March 11. Bd. of Adjustment - May 12. Bd.
of Library Trustees - April 22, May 11. Telecommunications Comm. - April 26.
Sr. Center Comm. - April 20, April 28.
Resolutions, Bk. 121: RES. 99-173, p. 173, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 809 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-174, p. 174, ADOPTING
IOWA CITY'S FYO0 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART OF THE
CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING
THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR
THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 99-145. RES.
99-175, p. 175, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY EASEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE
STATE BAORD OF REGENTS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF SANITARY SEWER
WITHIN UNIVERSITY PROPERTY ALONG MELROSE AVENUE TO FACILITATE AN
UPGRADE IN EXISTING SEWER FACILITIES IN THE AREA.
Correspondence: Alena Meade regarding deer [staff response included in
Council packet]. Barb McFarland regarding transit. David & Nancy Taylor regarding
transit. Eugene Brugman regarding transit. Diana Fritz Cates regarding transit.
George Mather regarding transit. Ms. F.X. Cretzmeyer, Jr. regarding Library.
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding: Installation of Stop Signs and Court
Street Intersections East of Scott Boulevard; Installation of Stop Signs at Scott
Boulevard Intersections with Scott Six Industrial Park. Civil Service Cornre.:
submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Emergency
Communications Dispatcher.
PCD Director Franklin present for discussion of the technical amendment to the Annual
Action Plan. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Norton, Thornberry absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for June 15
on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article E, Commercial and
Business Zones, Section 2, Neighborhood Commercial Zone, and Article L, Provisional
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Uses, Special Exceptions, and Temporary Uses, to allow pharmacies to have a drive-
through facility in the Neighborhood Commercial (CN-1) zone, and to adopt location,
design, and size criteria for drive-through facilities associated with pharmacies and
financial institutions in the CN-1 zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 5/0, Norton, Thornberry absent.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-176, Bk. 121,
p. 176, FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS AND DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE IOWA AVENUE MULTI-USE PARKING FACILITY PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Norton, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to continue to June 15 a public
hearing on a resolution approving a purchase agreement between the City of Iowa City
and Lora M. Alberhasky for Condominioum Unit 1A in the to-be-constructed Iowa
Avenue Multi-Use Parking Facility and to dispose of Unit 1 A in accordance therewith.
Merle Trummel, 2725 Hickory Trial, appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
5/0, Norton, Thornberry absent.
No action was taken on the resolution approving a purchase agreement between
the City of Iowa City and Lora M. Alberhasky for Condominium Unit 1A in the to-be-
constructed Iowa Avenue Multi-Use Parking Facility and to dispose of Unit l a in
accordance therewith.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending Title
1, Chapter 9, Section 3, "Election Precincts" of the City Code of Iowa City, Iowa, to
amend the boundaries of the voting precincts in Iowa City, Iowa to include properties
annexed and to exclude properties severed since 1995, be given first vote for
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Norton, Thornberry absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-177, Bk. 121, p.
177, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR THE FUTURE
CONSTRUCTION OF A MUNICIPAL PARKING FACILITY IN THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Norton, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt a resolution awarding contract
and authorizing Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest contract for the construction of
the Iowa River Dam Renovation. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated
unanimously, 0/5, Norton and Thornberry absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn the special meeting 8:20
a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Norton, Thornberry
absent.
IE[rnest W. Lehman,~~yor
Manan K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/18/99
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 proclaimed Pride Month -
June, Robin Butler accepted.
Moved and seconded that the
following items and recommendations on the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council
Actions for the special meeting of May
4, and the regular meeting of May 4,
as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the CitV Clerk.
Minutes of 13oards and
Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment -
April 14. Bd. of Library Trustees -
March 25, April 7. P&R Comm. -
April 14. P&Z Cornre. - April 15. PCRB
- April 27, April 28, May 11.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor
License for Colonial Lanes, 2253 Old
Hwy 218 S. Class C Liquor License
for Linn Street Caf~, 121 N. Linn St.
Class C Liquor License for Weeks-Van
Eck VFW Post 3949, 609 HighwaV 6
East. Class C Liquor License for
Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St. Class C
Beer permit for Gasby's Downtown,
114 E. Washington St. Class C Beer
Permit for Tobacco Outlet Plus #537,
923 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Beer
Permit for Dubuque Street HandiMart,
204 N. Dubuque St. Class 13 Wine
Permit for Dubuque Street HandiMart,
240 N. Dubuque St. Class C Liquor
License for Shakespeare's, 819 First
Ave. Refund an unused portion of a
Class C Liquor license for Jirsa's, 819
First Ave. Refund an unused portion
of a Class E Beer Permit for Cub
Foods, 855 Hwy 1 West. Refund an
unused portion of a Class E Liquor
License for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1
West.
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Motions: Approve
disbursements in the amount of
~10,082,893.70 for the period of
April1 through April 30, 1999, as
recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: RES.
99-151, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSED ROUTE CHANGES
FOR IOWA CITY TRANSIT. RES. 99-
152, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE WILLOW CREEK TRAIL PHASE II
IMPROVEMENT 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. 99-153,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, AND IOWA CITY COFFEE
CO., D/B/A THE JAVA HOUSE FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFI~. RES. 99-154,
INTENT TO APPROVE A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND LORA M.
ALBERHASKY FOR CONDOMINIUM
UNIT 1A IN THE TO-BE-
CONSTRUCTED IOWA AVENUE
MULTI-USE PARKING FACILITY AND
TO DISPOSE OF UNIT 1A IN
ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JUNE 2, 1999. RES. 99-155,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING
TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 60 REGAL
LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-
156, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
830 EAST COLLEGE STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
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May 18, 1999
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Correspondence: Dan Bucher
regarding parking meters. David Rust
regarding traffic calming. John Castle
(US Department of the Army)
regarding Memorial Day ceremony.
Patty Mishler regarding Iowa City
Public Library. Evelyn Kral regarding
deer. Correspondence regarding
transit from: Terri Byers; Marlyn
Mather; Katherine Kalan; James
Surratt; Susan Barta; Kathy Neal;
Gloria Lacina. JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner: Designation of
Handicapped Parking on the East Side
of the 10 Block of South Linn Street;
Installation of Metered Spaces on
Clinton Street from Market Street to
Church Street; Modification of
Loading Zone on 300 N Clinton
Street; Modification of Existing
Handicapped Parking Space on 200
East Washington. Civil Service
Commission submitting certified lists
of applicants for the following
position(s): Parking Enforcement
Attendant. Shirley Fouts, City High
School regarding transit. Jerry
Arganbright, West High School
regarding transit.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and
repeated the public hearings as set.
Public discussion was held regarding
proposed transit route changes. The following
individuals appeared: Irene E. Murphy, 1205
Laura Dr.; Caroline Oster, 1437 Oaklawn;
Keith Ruff, 601 S. Gilbert St.; George Mather,
606 Holt; Judy Pfohl, 2229 Abbey Lane;
Betty AIfaro, 38 Durago Place; Donna Davis,
1205 Laura Drive; Delores "Dee" Capps,
2801 Hwy. 6 East; Leann Mayhew; Ray
Heffner, 523 Templin Rd.; Katherine Kalan;
Patsy Berhardt; Terri Byers, 2505 Nevada
Avenue; Marlyn Mather, 606 Holt; Marsha
Hueke, 418 Hawaii Dr.; Karen Long, 4848
Sand Rd.; Jan Bergman, Southwest Estates;
Joe Daringer, 2419 Lakeside Dr.; and Bob
Simpson, 400 S. Dubuque St. The Mayor
noted that a public hearing would be held at
the June 15 Council meeting.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for June 15 on an ordinance
conditionally changing the zoning designation
of approximately 7.46 acres from Medium
Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to
Planned Development Housing Overlay
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(OPDH-8) and the approval of a preliminary
OPDH Plan for 72 residential dwelling units on
property located at the east terminus of Court
Street. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for June 15 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article
O, Sign Regulations, by changing the
requirements regarding the number of
freestanding signs on lots with over 300 feet
of frontage. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for June 15 on an ordinance vacating
a 10-foot wide right-of-way located along the
west line of property located at 1033 E.
Washington Street. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution adopting and incorporating the
Northeast District Plan into the Iowa City
Comprehensive Plan. The following individuals
appeared: Judy Pfohl, 2229 Abbey Lane;
Jerry Hansen, 1237 Burns Ave.; Larry
Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; Dennis
Spencer, President of Home Builders
Association; Ruth Baker, 515 W. Benton; Jim
Spratt, 653 Larch Lane; Dianne Kaufman,
811 N. Linn St.; and Kevin Hochstedler, 1434
Compton Place. Moved and seconded to
continue the public hearing to June 15. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence
from: Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants;
Dennis Spencer, president of Home Builders
Association. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending City Code Section 14-6,
"Zoning Chapter," concerning definitions and
parking requirements for carryout, delivery,
and drive-through restaurants, be given first
vote for consideration. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule
requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting which it is to
be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived and that
ORD. 99-3880, AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPDH-12)
PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR SILVERCREST,
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LOCATED ON 21.53 ACRES OF LAND AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SCOTT
BOULEVARD AND AMERICAN LEGION
ROAD, be voted on for final passage at this
time. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-157, APPROVING AN AMENDED
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SILVERCREST.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor
declared the motion defeated. Moved and
seconded that the ordinance amending City
Code subsections 14-5H, Site Plan Review,
and 14-6S, Performance Standards, regarding
lighting standards, be given second vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule
requiring ordinances be considered and voted
on for final passage be suspended, the
second consideration and vote be waived and
that ORD. 99-3881, AMENDING THE ZONING
CHAPTER BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING
THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF
APPROXIMATELY 14.83 ACRES LOCATED
EAST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AT
WASHINGTON STREET FROM MEDIUM
DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-
8), LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RM-12), AND COUNTY
SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (RS) TO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-
8; 8.37 ACRES), LOW DENSITY SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5; 5.63 ACRES),
AND LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RM-12; .83 ACRES), AND
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY OPDH PLAN TO
ALLOW 72-UNIT ELDER HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT ON AN 8.16 ACRE PARCEL
LOCATED AT THE NORTEAST CORNER OF
SCOTT BOULEVARD AND WASHINGTON
STREET EXTENDED, be voted on for final
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-158, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF SCOTT BOULEVARD EAST, PART THREE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-159, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF KENNEDY SUBDIVISION.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving amendments to the
FY99 operating budget.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-160, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
1999 (AS AMENDED LAST ON AUGUST 25,
1998).
A public hearing was held on plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimate
of cost for the construction of
concession/restroom buildings at the Iowa
City Kickers Soccer Park.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-161, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF
CONCESSION/RESTROOM BUILDINGS AT
THE IOWA CITY KICKERS SOCCER PARK,
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.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for
construction of the Iowa City Civic Center
Third Floor Addition and First Floor
Renovations Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-162, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY CIVIC
CENTER THIRD FLOOR ADDITION AND FIRST
FLOOR RENOVATIONS 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 to adopt RES.
99-163, AUTHORIZING A 28E AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
THE EAST CENTRAL IOWA COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS, AND THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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REGARDING A MEMORANDUM OF
EQUIPMENT TRANSFER FOR PARATRANSIT
VEHICLES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-164, AUTHORIZING A 28E AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
JOHNSON COUNTY SEATS FOR THE LEASE
OF PARATRANSIT VEHICLES TO BE
OPERATED WITHIN IOWA CITY.
Moved and seconded that the rule
requiring ordinances be considered and voted
on for final passage be suspended, the
second consideration and vote be waived and
that ORD. 99-3882, REPEALING SECTION 1-
9-2 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED
"LIMITATION ON CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTIONS," be voted on for final
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances,
Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of
Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and
Penalties" of the City Code, to increase
wastewater service charges and fees in Iowa
City, Iowa, be given second vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances,
Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of
Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and
Penalties" of the City Code, to increase water
service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa,
be given second vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances,
Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of
Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, and
Penalties" of the City Code, to change
various rates for solid waste disposal, be
given second vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-165, APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE
"PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING
NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT FUNDS.
The following individuals appeared: Judy
Pfohl, 2229 Abbey Lane; Don Anciaux, 2119
Russell Dr.; Lorraine Bowans, 510 S.
Governor; and Ruth Baker, 515 Benton St.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-166, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TQ SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY STREET
AND WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT - DIVISION 1: FOSTER ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS AND DIVISION 2: WATER
FACILITY SITE DEVELOPMENT - PHASE II
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-167, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TQ ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN
COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO
PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY STREET AND
WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
- DIVISION 1: FOSTER ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS AND DIVISION 2: WATER
FACILITY SITE DEVELOPMENT - PHASE II
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to defer
indefinitely a resolution awarding contract for
the construction of the Iowa River Dam
Renovation project. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-168, AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR
RENOVATION OF THE AIRPORT TERMINAL
BUILDING.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-169, INTENT TO CONVEY 2774 IRVING
AVENUE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR JUNE 15, 1999.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-170, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE ASSISTED HOUSING
DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND
INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY
INCREASING THE HOURS OF THE HOUSING
INSPECTOR AND DECREASING THE HOURS
OF THE MAINTENANCE WORKER II.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-171, ESTABLISHING
CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLANS
FOR CONFIDENTIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE
EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES
FOR FYO0 AND FY01.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-172, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT AMENDING AN AGREEMENT
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TO REPRESENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND BELL LAW OFFICE, ET AL
AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 99-131.
Kevin Boffeli appeared supporting the
Iowa City Public Library.
The Mayor stated no applications had
been received for the vacancy on the PCRB
for an unexpired term ending September 1,
2000 and the vacancy would be re-advertised
and the appointment made June 29, 1999.
The Mayor noted the current
vacancies: Bd. of Library Trustees one
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending July
1, 2003. This appointment will be made at
the June 29 Council meeting.
The Mayor noted the previously-
announced vacancies: Bd. of Library Trustees
- two vacancies to fill six-year terms ending
July 1, 2005. These appointments will be
made at the June 15 Council meeting.
Moved and seconded to adjourn
10:35 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 the Finance
Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 18, 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, Fowler, Rockwell, Yucuis, Fosse, Grosvenor, O'Brien,
Logsden, Franklin, Davidson, Schmadeke, Klingaman, Schoenfelder, O'Neil. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tapes 99-53, Side 2; 99-60 & 99-61, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed Pride Month - June, Robin Butler accepted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the following items and
recommendations on the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meeting of May 4,
and the regular meeting of May 4, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - April 14.
Bd. of Library Trustees - March 25, April 7. P&R Comm. - April 14. P&Z
Comm. - April 15. PCRB - April 27, April 28, May 11.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Colonial Lanes, 2253 Old
Hwy 218 S. Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Caf~, 121 N. Linn St.
Class C Liquor License for Weeks-Van Eck VFW Post 3949, 609 Highway 6
East. Class C Liquor License for Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St. Class C Beer
permit for Gasby's Downtown, 114 E. Washington St. Class C Beer Permit
for Tobacco Outlet Plus//537, 923 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Beer Permit for
Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204 N. Dubuque St. Class B Wine Permit for
Dubuque Street HandiMart, 240 N. Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for
Shakespeare's, 819 First Ave. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor
license for Jirsa's, 819 First Ave. Refund an unused portion of a Class E Beer
Permit for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 West. Refund an unused portion of a
Class E Liquor License for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 West.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of ~10,082,893.70
for the period of April1 through April 30, 1999, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-151, Bk.121, p. 151, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 15 ON PROPOSED ROUTE CHANGES FOR
IOWA CITY TRANSIT. RES. 99-152, Bk. 121, p. 152, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JUNE 15 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WILLOW CREEK TRAIL PHASE II IMPROVEMENT 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, Bk. 121: RES. 99-153, p. 153, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE EASEMENT
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AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND IOWA CITY COFFEE CO., D/B/A THE JAVA
HOUSE FOR A SIDEWALK CAF~. RES. 99-154, p. 154, INTENT TO
APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND LORA M. ALBERHASKY FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1A IN THE TO-BE-
CONSTRUCTED IOWA AVENUE MULTI-USE PARKING FACILITY AND TO
DISPOSE OF UNIT 1A IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 2, 1999. RES. 99-155, p. 155, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF
A LIEN REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
60 REGAL LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-156, p. 156, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF
A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 830 EAST COLLEGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Dan Bucher regarding parking meters. David Rust
regarding traffic calming. John Castle (US Department of the Army) regarding
Memorial Day ceremony. Patty Mishler regarding Iowa City Public Library.
Evelyn Kral regarding deer. Correspondence regarding transit from: Terri
Byers; Marlyn Mather; Katherine Kalan; James Surratt; Susan Barta; Kathy
Neal; Gloria Lacina. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Designation of
Handicapped Parking on the East Side of the 10 Block of South Linn Street;
Installation of Metered Spaces on Clinton Street from Market Street to
Church Street; Modification of Loading Zone on 300 N Clinton Street;
Modification of Existing Handicapped Parking Space on 200 East
Washington. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants
for the following position(s): Parking Enforcement Attendant. Shirley Fouts,
City High School regarding transit. Jerry Arganbright, West High School
regarding transit.
Parking & Transit Director Fowler presented information regarding the installation of
metered spaces on Clinton Street. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the
public hearings as set.
Public discussion was held regarding proposed transit route changes. Parking
& Transit Director Fowler reviewed the process for driver and citizen input, and the
proposed changes. The following individuals appeared: Irene E. Murphy, 1205
Laura Dr.; Caroline Oster, 1437 Oaklawn; Keith Ruff, 601 S. Gilbert St.; George
Mather, 606 Holt; Judy Pfohl, 2229 Abbey Lane; Betty Alfaro, 38 Durago Place;
Donna Davis, 1205 Laura Drive; Delores "Dee" Capps, 2801 Hwy. 6 East; Leann
Mayhew; Ray Heffner, 523 Templin Rd.; Katherine Kalan; Patsy Berhardt; Terri
Byers, 2505 Nevada Avenue; Marlyn Mather, 606 Holt; Marsha Hueke, 418 Hawaii
Dr.; Karen Long, 4848 Sand Rdo; Jan Bergman, Southwest Estates; Joe Daringer,
2419 Lakeside Dr.; and Bob Simpson, 400 S. Dubuque St. Transit Mgr. Logsden
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and Transit Operations Mgr. O'Brien present for discussion. The Mayor noted that
a public hearing would be held at the June 15 Council meeting.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for June
15 on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation of approximately
7.46 acres from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to Planned
Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-8) and the approval of a preliminary OPDH
Plan for 72 residential dwelling units on property located at the east terminus of
Court Street (Windsor Ridge Parts 12 & 15) 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 June
15 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article O, Sign
Regulations, by changing the requirements regarding the number of freestanding
signs on lots with over 300 feet of frontage. 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
June 15 on an ordinance vacating a 1 O-foot wide right-of-way located along the
west line of property located at 1033 E. Washington Street. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting and incorporating the
Northeast District Plan into the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan. The following
individuals appeared: Judy Pfohl, 2229 Abbey Lane; Jerry Hansen, 1237 Burns
Ave.; Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; Dennis Spencer, President of Home
Builders Association; Ruth Baker, 515 W. Benton; Jim Spratt, 653 Larch Lane;
Dianne Kaufman, 811 N. Linn St.; and Kevin Hochstedler, 1434 Compton Place.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to continue the public hearing to June
15. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence
from: Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; Dennis Spencer, president of Home
Builders Association. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
City Code Section 14-6, "Zoning Chapter," concerning definitions and parking
requirements for carryout, delivery, and drive-through restaurants, be given first
vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 99-3880, Bk. 42, p. 14,
AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HO. USING OVERLAY (OPDH-12) PLAN
FOR SILVERCREST, A 21.53-ACRE 5-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION INCLUDING
68 ASSISTED LIVING UNITS, 120 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS, A 40-BED
MEDICAL REHABILITATION FACILITY AND A 9,000 SQUARE FOOT MEDICAL
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OFFICE BUILDING, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF SCOTT
BOULEVARD AND AMERICAN LEGION ROAD, 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. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-157, Bk. 121,
p. 157, APPROVING AN AMENDED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SILVERCREST.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 5/2,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kubby, Norton. Absent: None. (need
extraordinary majority - six). PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved
by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending City Code
subsections 14-5H, Site Plan Review, and 14-6S, Performance Standards,
regarding lighting standards, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved 'by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring
ordinances be considered and voted on for final passage be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 99-3881, Bk. 42, p. 15,
CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY
14.83 ACRES LOCATED EAST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AT WASHINGTON
STREET FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8), LOW
DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12), AND COUNTY SUBURBAN
RESIDENTIAL (RS) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-8;
8.37 ACRES), LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5; 5.63 ACRES),
AND LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12; .83 ACRES), AND A
REQUEST FOR A PRELIMINARY OPDH PLAN TO ALLOW 74 DWELLING UNITS ON
8.16 ACRES (Scott Blvd East Part 3), be voted on for final consideration.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that
the ordinance be finally adopted 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 Norton, to adopt RES. 99-158, Bk. 121,
p. 158, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SCOTT BOULEVARD EAST, PART
THREE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-159, Bk. 121,
p. 159, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF KENNEDY SUBDIVISION.
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 amendments to the
FY99 operating budget. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-160, Bk. 121,
p. 160, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE FY99 OPERATING BUDGET.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimate of cost for the construction of concession/restroom buildings at the Iowa
City Kickers Soccer Park. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-161, Bk.
121, p. 1 61, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCESSION/RESTROOM
BUILDINGS AT THE IOWA CITY KICKERS SOCCER PARK, 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.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa City Civic
Center Third Floor Addition and First Floor Renovations Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-162, Bk. 121,
p. 162, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER
THIRD FLOOR ADDITION AND FIRST FLOOR RENOVATIONS 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. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-163, Bk. 119,
p. 163, AUTHORIZING A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THE EAST CENTRAL IOWA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AND THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING A MEMORANDUM OF
EQUIPMENT TRANSFER FOR PARATRANSIT VEHICLES. 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. 99-164, Bk.
1 21, p. 164, AUTHORIZING A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY SEATS FOR THE LEASE OF PARATRANSIT
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VEHICLES TO BE OPERATED WITHIN IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the rule requiring
ordinances be considered and voted on for final passage be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 99-3882, Bk. 42, p. 16,
REPEALING SECTION 1-9-2 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED "LIMITATION ON
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS," be voted on for final consicTeration. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to increase wastewater
service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given second vote for
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending
Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to increase water service
charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, 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, Kubby, Lehman, Norton. Nays:
Champion. Absent: None.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending
Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges, Bonds, Fines, and Penalties" of the City Code, to change various rates for
solid waste disposal, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 99-165, Bk. 121,
p. 165, APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING
NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT FUNDS. The following individuals appeared: Judy
Pfohl, 2229 Abbey Lane; Don Anciaux, 2119 Russell Dr.; Lorraine Bowans, 510 S.
Governor; and Ruth Baker, 515 Benton St. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-166, Bk.
121, p. 166, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA
CITY STREET AND WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - DIVISION 1:
FOSTER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND DIVISION 2: WATER FACILITY SITE
DEVELOPMENT - PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Langman Construction,
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Inc. for 94,946,238.00. 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 RES. 99-167, Bk. 121,
p. 167, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
QF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS
TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY
STREET AND WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - DIVISION 1:
FOSTER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND DIVISION 2: WATER FACILITY SITE
DEVELOPMENT - PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
The City Manager requested the next item be deferred to allow a discussion
with the City of Coralville prior to action. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by
Norton, to defer indefinitely a resolution awarding contract for the construction of
the Iowa River Dam Renovation project. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-168, Bk.
121, p. 168, AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE AIRPORT
TERMINAL BUILDING. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman, Norton. Nays:
Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-169, Bk. 121, p.
169, INTENT TO CONVEY 2774 IRVING AVENUE AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JUNE 15, 1999. Housing Authority Adm. Grosvenor present for
discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-170, Bk.
121, p. 170, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ASSISTED HOUSING
DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY
INCREASING THE HOURS OF THE HOUSING INSPECTOR AND DECREASING THE
HOURS OF THE MAINTENANCE WORKER II. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by (:)'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-171, Bk.
121, p. 171, ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLANS FOR
CONFIDENTIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES FOR
FY00 AND FY01. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-172, Bk. 1 21, p.
172, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT AMENDING AN AGREEMENT TO REPRESENT BETWEEN THE CITY
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OF IOWA CITY AND BELL LAW OFFICE, ET AU Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Kevin Boffeli appeared supporting the Iowa City Public Library.
The Mayor stated no applications had been received for the vacancy on the
PCI~B for an unexpired term ending September 1, 2000 and the vacancy would be
re-advertised and the appointment made June 29, 1999.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Bd. of Library Trustees - one
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 2003. This appointment will be
made at the June 29 Council meeting.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Bd. of Library
Trustees - two vacancies to fill six-year terms ending July 1, 2005. These
appointments will be made at the June 15 Council meeting.
Council Member O'Donnell stated the SEATS Advisory Committee would be
meeting on May 19 to discuss the "no show policy", and he and Council Member
Norton would be attending; as a matter of safety asked bicyclists at night to wear
white and use lights; and reported that four deer ate Hostas from his yard.
Council Member Champion stated she was getting used to e-mail but asked
individuals sending her e-mails to be patient in responding.
Council Member Kubby announced the Women's Resource and Action Center
will sponsor a social change training program "Building Coalitions" on May 25; said
she had attended a training session on the Library's new computer system and
encouraged citizens to call the library and register for a session; asked staff to
report back on the apparent inconsistencies of school speed zones; and requested
an update on the tennis court lights at City High. (Regarding the tennis court lights
at City High, Coun_cil Members expressed their views regarding contacting the
School Board for an update and sharing the costs for light shields.)
Council Member Thornberry stated he received a utility service notice of
account change for one of his rental properties and said he felt the letter was
threatening and harsh; congratulated all graduates on receiving their diplomas;
asked for an update on McLeod Cable franchise, (Asst. City Mgr. Helling replied
than an update would be coming to Council in a few weeks with the response
from McLeod on issues and a recommendation from the Telecommunications
Commission on how to proceed; and added that any change in the original
agreement would have to be approved by Council); reported he had received an
invitation to dine at the Senior Center and questioned the requirement for senior
dining (Norton stated he would follow up on that at an upcoming Senior Center
subcommittee meeting); asked that another letter be sent to the State requesting
the turn lanes on two-way left turn intersections be painted, noting the corner of
Riverside Drive and Hwy. 6; questioned the procedure to report a street light out
(The City Mgr. asked citizens to all the Streets Department with any street light
questions).
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Council Member Vanderhoef requested staff report on the new epoxy paint
being used city street striping, especially over the winter. Staff will report back.
Council Member Norton reported on the opening of the Saddlebrook club
house last Saturday; added that the SEATS Advisory Committee was also working
with staff to get information for Council review of last year's performance
standards; reported that the Senior Center subcommittee (Champion & Norton) had
met the previous week and had a good exchange and will report back; noted the
Deer Management Committee would be meeting on May'26 and his desire the
Committee focus on a plan for next year and not reinvent the wheel; asked when
the Parks & Recreation Commission would be formulating a recommendation for a
skateboard park (City Mgr. to follow-up); requested staff keep the Council and
public informed of the City's Y2K preparations; and asked the status of the
information center on North Dubuque (City Mgr. to follow up).
The Mayor complimented the public and merchants for their patience during
the downtown renovation phrase, noting the tremendous job the contractor was
doing; noted Memorial Day ceremonies planned in the area
The City Mgr. reminded Council and the public of the grand opening of the
ScanIon Gym scheduled for Saturday, May 22 at 3:00 p.m.
The City Atty. replied to a question asked the previous evening concerning a
section of the Willow Creek trail and confusion over the plat. City Atty. Dilkes
stated the easement was granted but there was no requirement to build the trail.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 10:35 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk