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Home My WebLink About1999-10-19 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 OCTOBER 19, 1999 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Schmadeke, Moreno, Fosse, Schoenfelder. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 99-101, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed October 25 as "Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery Day," Sparky from the Iowa City Fire Department accepted. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Shimek Elementary students: Bryant Robertson, Solon Christensen-Szalanski, and AnnaBeth McNabb, Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Bd. - August 26. Historic Preservation Comm. - August 12. P&R Cornre. - September 8. P&Z Comm. - October 7. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C Liquor Permit for the Que Bar, 211 Iowa Ave. Class B Beer Permit for Godfather's Pizza, 531 Hwy 1 West. Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart//1, 525 Hwy 1 West. Class C Liquor License for The Pressbox, 1920 Keokuk St. RES. 99-356, Bk. 122, Bk. 122, p. 357, ISSUE Motions: Accept October 5, 1999. p. 356, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 99-357, DANCING PERMITS. abstract for the Iowa City Primary Election held Resolutions, Bk. 122: RES. 99-358, p. 358, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WOOLF AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. RES. 99- 359, p. 359, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR GREEN MOUNTAIN MEADOW, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. Correspondence: Mark and Christine Russell regarding crosswalk on Friendship Street. Robert Burns (Iowa City IHA II Senior Housing Limited Partnership) regarding proposed Lot 53 Walden Hills Urban Revitalization Plan [response from City Manager included]. Steve Grismore regarding Jazz Festival [cover memo from staff and letter from Jaycees regarding complementary event included]. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Additional Two-Hour Parking Meter on the 200 Block of North Clinton Street; Addition of One 10-Hour Parking Meter on the 1 O0 Block of E Market Street; Modification of Loading Zone on W. Prentiss Street. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Gary Sanders, appeared encouraging Council to form a citizen committee to look into liquor license issues in the downtown area. The Mayor stated Council has agreed to schedule the matter for discussion at their November 8 work session. Council Activities October 19, 1999 Page 2 Steve Kanner, 2315 E. Washington, acknowledged City Atty. Dilkes in participating in the Run For The Schools; and concerning Council's discussion of the transportation center, stated his desire to not include more parking spaces into it and encourage alternate means of transportation and explore a bigger financial commitment from Greyhound to utilize the space. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to amend the provisions relating to home occupations, 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 ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow public utilities in commercial and industrial zones, 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, to adopt RES. 99-360, Bk. 122, p. 360, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES - PART THREE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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 construction of the Iowa City Water Facility Improvements, Division I: Water Treatment Plant, Division 2: Well Houses. Water Division Supt. Moreno shared background of the project and work yet to be completed. PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-361, Bk. 122, p. 361, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, DIVISION 1: WATER TREATMENT PLANT, DIVISION 2: WELL HOUSES, 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. Individual Council Members expressed their views. 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 to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 99-3906, Bk. 42, p. 40, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 1, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL," TO CHANGE THE COMPENSATION FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE 97-3804 (Council Members - 95,694.78, Mayor ~6,694.78), 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 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 ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt ORD. 99-3907, Bk. 42, p. 41, AMENDING TITLE 14, ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE," Council Activities October 19, 1999 Page 3 CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE B, ENTITLED "PROJECT SPECIFIC TAP-ON FEES" TO REQUIRE PUBLIC NOTICE AND HEARING AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW AND TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT NOTICE BE SENT BY ORDINARY MAIL TO OWNERS OF RECORD OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE BENEFITED AREA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-362, Bk. 122, p. 362, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND A SIDE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVERPASS PROJECT [STP-U-3715(14)- ~ 70-52]. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-363, Bk. 122, p. 363, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR TO THE WHITEWAY 2000 PROJECT AT 210/212 S. CLINTON STREET. Architect/Energy Coordinator Schoenfelder and Neumann Monson architect Tim Schroeder present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Bd. of Appeals - one vacancy to fill a five-year term for a Building Design Professional ending December 31, 2004. Sr. Center Comm. - two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending December 31, 2002. Bd. of Adjustment - one vacancy to fill a five-year term ending January 1, 2005. Human Rights Comm. - three vacancies to fill three-year terms ending January 1, 2003. P&R Comm. - two vacancies to fill four-year terms ending January 1, 2004. Appointments will be made November 23. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Champion, to appoint Sandra Hudson, 782 Westside Dr., to the Public Art Advisory Comm. to fill an unexpired term in addition to a three-year tern ending January 1, 2003. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to accept correspondence from Mark Ginsberg. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Norton reported he would be attending a county trails meeting on October 25th; reminded citizens of the Human Rights Breakfast scheduled October 28th; noted the first public meeting on a permanent skateboard park on October 27th; and explained the downtown fountain was closed for minor repairs and would be working properly in the spring. Council Member Vanderhoef noted her disappointment with the dissolution of the Council on Disability Rights and Education and encouraged their input on future issues; and announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has presented the Iowa City Housing Authority the Certificate of Excellence in Management Operations and congratulated Housing Administrator Grosvenor, Public Housing Coordinator Briggs, and Maintenance Worker Shaver on their efforts. Council Activities October 19, 1999 Page 4 Council Member Thornberry thanked the runners and volunteers who participated in the Iowa City Road Race/Run for the Schools; reminded citizens of the free Halloween Parade on October 29th; noted Trick or Treat night was set for Sunday, October 31 st; and early voting for the City Council November 2 election begins October 29th. Council Member O'Donnell encouraged citizens to vote in the upcoming election. Council Member Champion echoed comments made to encourage voter participation. Council Member Kubby requested a time frame for installation of the downtown kiosks; alerted citizens to a new city program "Combo Program" which helps low and moderate income households coordinate the purchase of a home with rehab needs; noted the School of Social Work sponsoring activities for the Mexican holiday "Day of the Dead" Council Member Vanderhoef stated the city has had some difficulties with delivery of the trucks to be used for the pick up of mixed paper and magazines and that the City would let citizens know when the program would be started. Mayor Lehman noted the tremendous effort involved in the Iowa City Road Races; stated he had received a phone call from the Iowa League of Cities with concerns about the decision on taxing condominiums and he would be going to Des Moines October 27th to discuss the matter further; reminded Council of the joint meeting with Coralville and Johnson County to discuss the rural development initiative on October 21s~; stated he and the City Manager would be attending the Mayor's summit in Bettendorf on October 28th; noted Karen Kubby and Joe Bolkcom's anniversary on October 22nd and Charlene and Dean Thornberry's on October 24. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 8:10 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. rnest . Lehman, Mayor Mar~an K. Karr, City Clerk