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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-09-28 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 SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 Iowa City City Council, special 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, Herting, Knoche, Trueblood, Fowler, Scott, O'Malley, Yapp, Davidson. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 99-91, Side 2; 99-94, Both Sides. The Mayor noted that the WooIf Avenue Bridge received an Outstanding Civil Engineering Project Achievement Award, noting Steve Jacobsen of NNW Engineering and City Engr. Rick Fosse accepted the award September 10 from the Iowa Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Mayor Lehman, Police Chief Winkelhake, and Fire Chief Rocca presented a Citizens Commendation to Keith Lucas for his heroic reaction in saving a young lady from being struck by a train. The Mayor acknowledged Regina 4th Grade Junior Girl Scout Troop #2640 (previously Brownie Troop #1626) for their efforts to secure a protective vest for Police Dog Gallo. The Mayor presented the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting - Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1998, City Controller Herting appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meeting of September 14, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Bd. - August 26. Airport Commission - August 19. Bd. of Adjustment - September 8. Bd. of Library Trustees - August 26, September 21. P&Z Comm. - September 16. PCRB Comm. - September 2, September 14. Receive PCRB Public Report #99-04. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C Liquor License for Brown Bottle, 115 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Grizzly's Southside Pub, 1210 Highland Ct. Outdoor Service Area for Grizzly's Southside Pub, 1210 Highland Ct. Class C Liquor License for Diamond Dave's Taco Co., 1604 Sycamore #330 Sycamore Mall. Class C Beer Permit for Mini Mart, 731 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Beer Permit for Sunset HandiMart, 1410 Willow Creek Dr. Class C Beer Permit for Scott Blvd. Hawkeye Convenience Store, 2875 Commerce Dr. RES. 99-326, Bk. 122, p. 326, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT. Motions: APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,252,905.30 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 1 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1999, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO Complete Description September 28, 1999 Page 2 AUDIT. APPROVE THE FY99 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER). Resolutions, Bk. 122: RES. 99-327, p. 327, AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO APPLY FOR A PRESERVATION SERVICES FUND (PSF) GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500 TO ASSIST IN PLANNING FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE MONTGOMERY-BUTLER HOUSE. RES. 99-328, p. 328, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1999. RES. 99-329, p. 329, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE QF A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 755 OAKLAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-330, p. 330, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR THE RELEASE AND SUBSTITUTION OF A PEDESTRIAN USE EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN PLAZA CENTRE ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Jane Bolgatz regarding cemetery. Ellen Sweet regarding weed ordinance information. Ann and John Zalenski regarding northside neighborhood. Jeff Gillitzer regarding Kirkwood Avenue stop signs. Mark Hollingsworth regarding enforcement. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Extension of Passenger Loading Zone on South Johnson Street; No Parking Corner to Here on Cross Park Avenue, East of Keokuk Street; Removal of Right Turn on Red Prohibition at the Intersection of Muscatine Avenue and Court Street; Installation of a Stop Sign on Wellington Drive at Scott Boulevard; Establish Metered Parking Spaces on the 400 and 600 Blocks of South Capitol Street and the 10 Block of West Prentiss Street; Removal of Right Turn on Red Prohibition at the Intersection of Muscatine Avenue and First Avenue. Barbara van der Woude regarding Northside Neighborhood safety. Rebecca Soglin regarding Sierra Club event October 5 on growth. The Mayor noted the approval of money for a Historic Services Grant for the Butler House did not indicate the Councils commitment to spending a great deal of money for restoration of the Butler House. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Gary Sanders thanked Council and staff for the Ped Mall improvements, and request consideration of banning underage individuals from bars. Joe Murphy and Pete Vanderhoef stated their concerns with the City's plans for the Iowa Avenue Streetscape Project. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow banner signs in shopping centers. The Mayor noted discussion the previous evening and Council's desire to have the Planning & Zoning Commission consider festive occasion banners and address the number of signs allowed. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to refer this item back to P&Z Comm. and Complete Description September 28, 1999 Page 3 continue the public hearing, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to amend the provisions relating to home occupations. No one appeared. (Mary Mahaffa appeared later in the meeting, prior to item #14, stating the support of the Chamber of Commerce New Home Based Business Committee for the ordinance, and clarifying the intent of the ordinance regarding employees.) A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow public utilities in commercial and industrial zones. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-8), and approving a preliminary Planned Development Housing Overlay plan for 24 townhouse-style dwelling units for approximately 7.72 acres located at the northeast corner of Barrington Road and Huntington Drive (Windsor Ridge Part 13), be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 99-3898, Bk. 42, p. 32, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 7.93 ACRES LOCATED AT THE EAST TERMINUS OF COURT STREET FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH~8), AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY OPDH PLAN FOR 72 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE EAST TERMINUS OF COURT STREET (Windsor Ridge Part 12). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 99-3899, Bk. 42, p. 33, VACATING AN APPROXIMATE 7,720 SQUARE FOOT UNIMPROVED PORTION OF VIRGINIA DRIVE LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 2 AND 14 OF NORTH HILLS SUBDIVISION, IMMEDIATELY NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF VIRGINIA DRIVE AND RIDGEWOOD LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. A public hearing was held on an amended near Southside Commercial Urban Revitalization Plan for an existing Urban Revitalization Area in the City of Iowa City, Iowa. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on a resolution declaring the City's Intent to proceed with and authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the Longfellow- Twain Pedestrian Tunnel Project. The following individuals appeared: Ann Freerks, 443 S. Governor, Longfellow Neighborhood Assn.; Bob Lehman, 1231 Sheridan; and Margaret Felling. 325 S. 7th Ave. Moved Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from: Church of Christ; Sharon Kay Shapcott; Robert & Complete Description September 28, 1999 Page 4 Mary Ann Woodburn; Ann Freerks, Longfellow Neighborhood Association. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-331, Bk. 122, p. 331, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE LONGFELLOW-TWAIN PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT. 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 declaring the City's intent to proceed with an authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the Highway 6 Corridor Improvements Project. No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-332, Bk. 122, p. 332, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. 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 declaring the City's intent to proceed with an authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the Mormon Trek Boulevard Improvements, Highway 1 to Abbey Lane Project. LeRoy Nida, Plaen View Dr. appeared. Asst. PCD Dir./JCCOG Dir. Davidson and Civil Engr. Knoche present for discussion Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-333, Bk. 122, p. 333, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS, HIGHWAY 1 TO ABBEY LANE PROJECT. 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 authorizing conveyance of a single- family home located at 2814 Irving Avenue. No one appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-334, Bk. 122, p. 334, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2814 IRVING AVENUE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-335, Bk. 122, p. 335, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LEPIC-KROEGER REALTORS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Ernie Galer, representing Lepic-Kroeger, present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, Vanderhoef, Champion. Nays: O'Donnell, Thornberry. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-336, Bk. 122, p. 336, 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, AND Complete Description September 28, 1999 Page 5 REPEALING RESOLUTION 99-30. 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 Title 8, Police, Chapter 6, entitled "Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age," Section 1, Entitled "Sale to and/or Possession of Tobacco Products and Cigarettes: Underage Persons," Subsection B, "Employee Education Cigarette Sales," to eliminate the requirement that employees sign an affidavit and add a requirement that business/retailers ensure that their employees are educated about the prohibition on sales to minors, be given first vote for consideration. Brad Huff, Colonial Lanes, and Eileen Fisher, Johnson County Citizens for Tobacco Free Youth, appeared in support of the ordinance. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3, Article B entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fees" to require public notice in accordance with Iowa Code Section 384.38(3) and to eliminate the requirement that notice of the public hearing be sent by ordinary mail to owners of record of real property within the benefited .area, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending Title 2 of the City Code, the Human Rights Ordinance of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to make it substantially equivalent to the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1989, 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 ORD. 99-3900, Bk. 42, p. 34, AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AN AREA OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AS AN URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA WHICH SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote; Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Norton, Q'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-337, Bk. 122, p. 337, APPROVING THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 93-334. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote; Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 99-3901, Bk. 42, p. 35, AMENDING SECTION 6-4-5, CITY CODE, TO ALLOW THE EMISSION OF SOUND ASSOCIATED WITH A CITY-APPROVED DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN. 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 ORD. 99-3902, Bk. 42, p. 36, AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4, Complete Description September 28, 1999 Page 6 ENTITLED "ANIMAL CONTROL." The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Champion. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt a resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for the construction of the Iowa City Ch.a~/~lll ey Swan Fountain. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated unanimously, ,Td~, Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-338, Bk. 122, p. 338, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING PROJECT, PHASE 1 to Bill Whitters Construction for 8158,808.50. 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. 99-339, Bk. 122, p. 339, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK TENNIS COURTS to L.L. Pelling for $56,119.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-340, Bk. 122, p. 340, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE WETHERBY PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT to Shamrock Construction for $70,840.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-341, Bk. 122, p. 341, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND GUY AND SUE DROLLINGER D/B/A DROLLINGER RIDES FOR PURCHASE OF CERTAIN AMUSEMENT RIDES. Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Q'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-342, Bk. 122, p. 342, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, GENE UL.C. FOR PORTIONS OF COURT AND LINN STREETS AND THE WEST HALF OF THE ALLEY ADJACENT TO OWNERS PROPERTY RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH BETWEEN BURLINGTON AND COURT STREETS, IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-343, Bk. 122, p. 343, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND GENE, L.L.C. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Complete Description September 28, 1999 Page 7 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES., 99-344, Bk. 122, p. 344, DECLARING INTENT TO TERMINATE THE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WEHNER, PATTSCHULL & PFIFFNER P.C. FOR THE CIVIC CENTER PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE OF TERMINATION. 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. 99-345, Bk. 122, p. 345, DECLARING INTENT TO TERMINATE THE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WEHNER, PATTSCHULL & PFIFFNER P.C. FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL SCALEHOUSE AND RECYCLING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE OF TERMINATION. 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. 99-346, Bk. 122, p. 346, AUTHORIZING ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL SCALEHOUSE AND RECYCLE CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-347, Bk. 122, p. 347, APPROVING PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ON BENTON STREET ACROSS FROM ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY. Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Riverfront and Natural Areas Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2000. This appointment will be made October 12. Public Art Advisory Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term in addition to a three-year term ending January 1, 2003. This appointment will be made October 19. Council Member (:)'Donnell reported on the Solid Waste Management meeting and his desire to move ahead on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee; acknowledged Town & Country Furniture and everyone who helped donate to a family in Coralville recently affected with a fire; noted the City Plaza fountain dedication the previous week-end; and noted Marie O'Donnell's birthday. Council Member Champion encouraged everyone to vote in the City Primary on October 5, and noted positive comments on the new fountain. Council Member Kubby reminded citizens of upcoming events: October 1 - "Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities" bus tour will be at Hubbard Park and the International Year of the Older Persons activities; October 2 - Women's Resource Complete Description September 28, 1999 Page 8 and Action Center training program on public speaking at IMU; October 4 - Unity Day is one observance planned for the Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Council Member Norton stated Council had agreed to schedule discussion of signalization on Kirkwood Avenue; reported on the Senior Center 28E subcommittee and the Airport North Commercial Area subcommittee; noted the opening of another phase of the Iowa City River Trail on October 3 at City Park; requested an update on the peninsula project. Council Member Vanderhoef reported on the City's Snow Plow Rodeo. Council Member Thornberry stated he would be filling in for the Mayor at the Iowa City River Trail opening on October 3, noting there was a Walk for Diabetes right after that. Mayor Lehman reminded Council of the joint meeting planned September 30; computer training on October 1; reported on a presentation to Shimek School students regarding City government; and stated he would be adopting "Peaches" from the Animal Shelter the end of the week. The City Manager reported that Senior Center Coordinator Linda Kopping has been elected President of the Iowa Association of Senior Center's. He stated preliminary numbers on the City's Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup Day indicate another successful event. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn the special meeting 9:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. an~"~ Mayor ~ar~K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to Clerk. For City Clerk's change as finalized by the City a final official copy, contact the Office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is e Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/14/99 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 Sexual Assault Awareness Day - September 23, Michael Shaw accepted; Constitution Week - September 17 - 23, Sabrina Alberhasky accepted; Year of Older Persons Week - September 26 - October 2, Joni Werle and Janet Specht accepted. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meeting of August 24 and the regular meeting of August 24, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. - July 15. Bd. of Adjustment - August 11. Bd. of Library Trustees - July 22. P&R Comm. - August 11. P&Z Comm. - August 19. PCRB Cornre. - June 21, August 24. Receive PCRB Public Report //99-03. P&Z Comm. - September 2 Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Special Class C Liquor License for Baldy's Wraps, 18 S. Clinton St. Class C Beer Permit for On the Go Convenience Stores, 2315 Muscatine Ave. Class E Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society, 22 S. Van Buren St. Class C Beer Permit for Delimart #5, 206 E. Benton St. Class C Liquor License for Diamond Dave's Taco Company, 201 S. Clinton St. Suite 279. Class C Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop, 2221 Rochester Ave. Class C Liquor License for Givanni's Italian Caf(~, 109 E. College St. Class C Liquor License for Official Actions September 14, 1999 Page 2 Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St. Class C Beer Permit for T&M Mini Mart, 2601 Highway 6 East. Motions: APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,281,665.01 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1 THROUGH JULY 31, 1999, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-313, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 1999, ON AN AMENDED NEAR SOUTHSIDE COMMERCIAL URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR AN URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-314, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON INTENT TO PROCEED WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-315, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON INTENT TO PROCEED WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions: RES. 99-316, APPROVING THE PUBLIC HOUSING MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (PHMAP) CERTIFICATION OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FY99. RES. 99-317, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED STATES. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT UNDER 49,U.S.C. 5307, TO BE USED FOR FY2000 TRANSIT OPERATING AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE Official Actions September 14, 1999 Page 3 FUNDING. RES. 99-318, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE GREEN - PART XVI, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. Correspondence: Arlene Heck' (TCI) regarding rates. Mark Martin (IC Public Library) regarding building expansion plans. Kim ScanIon regarding sharpshooting. Dick Lee regarding appreciation. Jay Honohan regarding Kroeger Building at Linn & Court Streets. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s):Maintenance Worker I - Parking; Maintenance Worker I - Water; Parking Cashier. Laura Stunz regarding camping on City streets. Joyce Barrett regarding safety concern. Jay Honohan regarding closure of alley - Court & Linn streets. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Jerry Hansen, 1237 Burns Avenue, appeared regarding a house being built at 1551 Dickinson. Jerry Feick, Coralville, appeared regarding Elderly Services Agency. Library Board President Mark Martin updated Council on Board activities. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for September 28 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow banner signs in shopping centers. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for September 28 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to amend the provisions relating to home occupations. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for September 28 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow public utilities in commercial and industrial zones. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation from Medium Density Single- Family Residential (RS-8) to Planned Official Actions September 14, 1999 Page ~, Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-8), and approving a preliminary Planned Development Housing Overlay plan for 24 townhouse-style dwelling units for approximately 7.72 acres located at the northeast corner of Barrington Road and Huntington Drive, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the 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 within the Windsor Ridge subdivision located at the east terminus of Court Street, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating an approximate 7,720 square foot unimproved portion of Virginia Drive located between Lots 2 and 14 of North Hills Subdivision immediately northeast of the intersection of Virginia Drive and Ridgewood Lane, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 99-3896, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, BY ADDING A DEFINITION OF "ADULT BUSINESS" AND CHANGING SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN ADULT BUSINESSES AND OTHER USES. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 99-3897, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE N, ENTITLED "OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING," TO ALLOW OFF-STREET PARKING ON A SEPARATE LOT IN A DIFFERENT ZONE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Moved and seconded to accept a recommendation to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors on a request submitted by Allan and Jennifer Berger for a conditional use permit to allow a veterinary clinic as a home business at 3005 Highway 1 NE in Johnson County, as amended. Drs. Allan and Jennifer Berger appeared. Moved and seconded to amend the recommendation to allow one non-resident on site employee and one part time trainee associated with the home business use. The Mayor declared the Official Actions September 14, 1999 Page 5 motion to amend carried. The Mayor declared the amended motion carried. A public hearing on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa City Landfill Recycling Project. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-319, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, ' AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING PROJECT, PHASE I, 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 Wetherby Park Redevelopment Project. Ross Wilburn, 1917 Taylor Drive, appeared. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-320, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WETHERBY PARK REDEVELOPMENT 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. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the reconstruction of the Mercer Park Tennis Courts. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-321, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK TENNIS COURTS, 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 declaring intent to continue with a public improvement project and to acquire property rights for the South Sycamore Regional Stormwater and Greenspace Project. Official Actions September 14, 1999 Page 6 Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-32 DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL STORMWATER AND GREENSPACE PROJECT. A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2000 Operating Budget. Moved and seconded to adopt RES.' 99-323, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2000. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 2 of the City Code, the Human Rights Ordinance of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to make it substantially equivalent to the fair housing amendments act of 1989, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance designating an area of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, as an Urban Revitalization Area which shall be known as the Central Business District Urban Revitalization Area, be given second vote for consideration. Historic Preservation Commission Member Michaelanne Widness appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Section 6-4-5, City Code, to allow the emission of sound associated with a city-approved deer management plan, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 4, entitled "Animal Control," be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Kathleen Hanson; Deb Larsen. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-324, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY 2814 IRVING AVENUE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 1999. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-325, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT Official Actions September 14, 1999 Page 7 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOCCER FIELD SANITARY SEWER PROJECT. The Mayor noted the current vacancy on the Public Art Advisory Comm. to fill an unexpired term in addition to a three-year tern ending January 1, 2003. The Mayor noted that the vacancy on the Riverfront and Natural Areas Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2000 would be re-advertised. Jerry Feick, Coralville, appeared regarding the Deer Management Plan and downtown Library expansion. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 9:07 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 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 SEPTEMBER 14, 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: Arkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Scott, Knoche. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 99-90, Both Sides; 99-91, Side 1. The Mayor reminded citizens polls were open until 8:00 p.m. to vote in the School Board Election. The Mayor proclaimed Sexual Assault Awareness Day - September 23, Michael Shaw accepted; Constitution Week - September 17 - 23, Sabrina Alberhasky accepted; Year of Older Persons Week - September 26 - October 2, Joni Werle and Janet Specht accepted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meeting of August 24 and the regular meeting of August 24, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. - July 15. Bd. of Adjustment - August 11. Bd. of Library Trustees - July 22. P&R Cornre. - August 11. P&Z Comm. - August 19. PCRB Comm. - June 21, August 24. Receive PCRB Public Report #99-03. P&Z Comm. - September 2 Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Special Class C Liquor License for Baldy's Wraps, 18 S. Clinton St. Class C Beer Permit for On the Go Convenience Stores, 2315 Muscatine Ave. Class E Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society, 22 S. Van Buren St. Class C Beer Permit for Delimart #5, 206 E. Benton St. Class C Liquor License for Diamond Dave's Taco Company, 201 S. Clinton St. Suite 279. Class C Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop, 2221 Rochester Ave. Class C Liquor License for Givanni's Italian Caf~, 109 E. College St. Class C Liquor License for Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St. Class C Beer Permit for T&M Mini Mart, 2601 Highway 6 East. Motions: APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,281,665.01 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1 THROUGH JULY 31, 1999, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-313, Bk. 122, p. 313, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 1999, ON AN AMENDED NEAR SOUTHSIDE COMMERCIAL URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR AN URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-314, Bk. 122, p. 314, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON INTENT TO PROCEED WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, Council Activities September 14, 1999 Page 2 DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE 'FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-315, Bk. 122, p. 315, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON INTENT TO PROCEED WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions, Bk. 122: RES. 99-316, p.316, APPROVING THE PUBLIC HOUSING MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (PHMAP) CERTIFICATION OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FY99. RES. 99-317, p. 317, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED STATES. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT UNDER 49 U.S.C. 5307, TO BE USED FOR FY2000 TRANSIT OPERATING AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING. RES. 99-318, p. 318, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE GREEN - PART XVI, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. Correspondence: Arlene Heck (TCI) regarding rates. Mark Martin (IC Public Library) regarding building expansion plans. Kim ScanIon regarding sharpshooting. Dick Lee regarding appreciation. Jay Honohan regarding Kroeger Building at Linn & Court Streets. Civil Service Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s):Maintenance Worker I - Parking; Maintenance Worker I - Water; Parking Cashier. Laura Stunz regarding camping on City streets. Joyce Barrett regarding safety concern. Jay Honohan regarding closure of alley - Court & Linn streets. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried an repeated the public hearings as set. Jerry Hansen, 1237 Burns Avenue, appeared regarding a house being built at 1551 Dickinson; staff will follow up. Jerry Feick, Coralville, appeared regarding Elderly Services Agency. Library Board President Mark Martin updated Council on Board activities. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for September 28 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow banner signs in shopping centers. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for September 28 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to amend the provisions relating to home occupations. 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 September 28 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow public utilities in commercial and industrial zones. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Activities September 14, 1999 Page 3 Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-8), and approving a preliminary Planned Development Housing Overlay plan for 24 townhouse-style dwelling units for approximately 7.72 acres located at the northeast corner of Barrington Road and Huntington Drive (Windsor Ridge Part 13), be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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 within the Windsor Ridge subdivision located at the east terminus of Court Street (Windsor Ridge Part 12), be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance vacating an approximate 7,720 square foot unimproved portion of Virginia Drive located between Lots 2 and 14 of North Hills Subdivision immediately northeast of the intersection of Virginia Drive and Ridgewood Lane, 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 Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 99-3896, Bk. 42, p. 30, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, BY ADDING A DEFINITION OF "ADULT BUSINESS" AND CHANGING SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN ADULT BUSINESSES AND OTHER USES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. (Lehman left room for the next item as he serves on the Oaknoll Board of Directors. Mayor Pro tem Thornberry presiding.) Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 99-3897, Bk. 42, p. 31, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE N, ENTITLED "OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING," TO ALLOW OFF- STREET PARKING ON A SEPARATE LOT IN A DIFFERENT ZONE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the ordinance adopted. (Lehman returned to the meeting) Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept a recommendation to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors on a request submitted by Allan and Jennifer Berger for a conditional use permit to allow a veterinary clinic as a home business at 3005 Highway 1 NE in Johnson County, as amended. Drs. Allan and Jennifer Berger appeared. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. After discussion, moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to amend the recommendation to allow one non-resident on site employee and one part time trainee associated with the home business use. The Mayor declared the motion to Council Activities September 14, 1999 Page 4 amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the amended motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. 'A public hearing on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa City Landfill Recycling Project. No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-319, Bk. 122, p. 319, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING PROJECT, PHASE I, 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 Wetherby Park Redevelopment Project. Ross Wilburn, 1917 Taylor Drive, appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-320, Bk. 122, p. 320, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WETHERBY PARK REDEVELOPMENT 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. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the reconstruction of the Mercer Park Tennis Courts. No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 99-321, Bk. 122, p. 321, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK TENNIS COURTS, 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 declaring intent to continue with a public improvement project and to acquire property rights for the South Sycamore Regional Stormwater and Greenspace Project. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-322, Bk. 122, p. 322, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL STORMWATER AND GREENSPACE PROJECT. City Mgr. Arkins and City Arty. Dilkes outlined new State condemnation law. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities September 14, 1999 Page 5 A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2000 Operating Budget. No one appeared. 'Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-323, Bk. 122, p. 323, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending Title 2 of the City Code, the Human Rights Ordinance of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to make it substantially equivalent to the fair housing amendments act of 1989, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance designating an area of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, as an Urban Revitalization Area which shall be known as the Central Business District Urban Revitalization Area, be given second vote for consideration. Historic Preservation Commission Member Michaelanne Widness appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending Section 6-4-5, City Code, to allow the emission of sound associated with a city- approved deer management plan, 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 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 4, entitled "Animal Control," be given second vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from: Kathleen Hanson; Deb Larsen. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-324, Bk. 122, p. 324, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY 2814 IRVING AVENUE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 1999. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-325, Bk. 122, p. 325, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOCCER FIELD SANITARY SEWER PROJECT to Langman Construction for 979,962.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the current vacancy on the Public Art Advisory Comm. to fill an unexpired term in addition to a three-year tern ending January 1, 2003. The Mayor noted that the vacancy on the Riverfront and Natural Areas Cornre. to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2000 would be re-advertised. Council Activities September 14, 1999 Page 6 Jerry Feick, Coralville, appeared regarding the Deer Management Plan and downtown Library expansion. 'Council Member O'Donnell reported that the Emergency Management Commission conducted its first test heading for Y2K successfully. Council Member Champion requested City staff follow up on a deserted house at 426 Bayard. Council Member O'Donnell stated he had contacted HIS regarding the same property earlier in the day. Council Member Kubby reminded citizens of the series of educational programs on City Steps plan for housing, jobs and services for low income resident. Council Member Vanderhoef noted good participation at the first meeting held at Pheasant Ridge and complimented City staffers Nasby and Long. Kubby encouraged the City Clerk's office to make the Laserfiche software available to the public for retrieval of information. The City Clerk will report back to Council on costs. Kubby reminded citizens of the next Women's Resource and Action Center seminar "Learning to Rock the Boat". Council Member Thornberry asked that a discussion and re-evaluation of the downtown Free Shuttle bus be scheduled; and noted the downtown Plaza Playground and Weatherdance fountain dedication planned for September 25. Council Member Vanderhoef thanked HCDC for the tour a few weeks ago of sites benefiting from funds; noted the luncheon honoring Special Olympians; congratulated the City Library on being named 6t" in the U.S. ranking of similar sized cities; acknowledged Iowa City had been invited to the Coralville & North Liberty ribbon tying dedicating the recreational trail that connect the two cities, noting that Iowa City was now connected to North Liberty via this connection. Council Member Norton stated stripping of parking spots downtown should begin next week; reminded citizens of the public hearing on the south district plan on 9/16; and noted the open house at Emma Goldman Clinic on 9/17 to meet their new Executive Director Karen Kubby. Mayor Lehman noted free cookies distributed on 9/15 and free transit rides with donation of a can of food for Crisis Center on 9/18 in observance of Transit Appreciation Week; acknowledged and thanked Terry Vargas, Iowa City Motor Sports, for donating a Kawasaki Jet Ski to the Iowa City Fire Department; stated he and Coralville Mayor Jim Fawcett would be participating in the Wheels for the World on 9/16 and urged citizens to drop off used wheel chairs to the Mercy (Hospital) Plaza and Progressive Rehabilitation Associate offices at Towncrest. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn the special meeting 9:07 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk