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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-12-07 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 DECEMBER 7, 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, Grosvenor, Fosse, Schmadeke, Matthews, Franklin, Craig, Nasby, Fowler, Schoenfelder. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 99-113 & 99- 114, Both Sides. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Grant Wood Elementary students: Elissa Allen-Holbrook; Cissy Huang; Matt Noel; David Ray. The Mayor proclaimed Ellen Buchanan Day - December 15, Ellen Buchanan accepted. The Mayor reported that Iowa City had been awarded the 21st Century Aviation Expo Fly Iowa Convention in 2001. Airport Commission Chair Mascari present for discussion. The Mayor noted outgoing Council Members Karen Kubby, Dee Norton, and Dean Thornberry. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, 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 November 23, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. - October 14, November 8. Housing and Community Development Comm. - October 21. Bd. of Adjustment - November 3. Bd. of Appeals - June 7. Public Art Advisory Comm. - November 4. Library Bd. of Trustees - October 20, October 28. P&Z Comm. - November 18. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C Liquor License for Mabel's Bardello & Eatery, 1578 First Ave. S. Class C Liquor License for Gringo's, 115 E. College St. Class C Liquor License for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Jimmy's Brick Oven Caf~, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd. Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy's Brick Oven Caf~, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class C Liquor License for New Yen Ching Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum St. Class C Liquor License for Carlos Q'Kelly's Mexican Caf~, 1411 S. Waterfront. Class C Beer Permit for Petro N Provisions, 2 Escort Lane. RES. 99-398, Bk. 122, p. 398, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-399, Bk. 122, p. 399, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for January 4 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME Council Activities December 7, 1999 Page 2 OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-400, Bk. 122, p. 400, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for January 18 ON PLANS SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING PROJECT, PHASE 2, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-401, Bk. 122, p. 401, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for January 18 ON PLANS PECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL GAS COLLECTION SYSTEM PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-402, Bk. 122, p. 402, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for January 18 ON INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL STORMWATER AND GREENSPACE 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. 99-403, p. 403, PROVIDING NOTICE THAT AT LEAST NINETY-FIVE PERCENT (95%) OF THE WORK UNDER THE CONTRACT FOR THE WILLOW CREEK INTERCEPTOR AND LATERAL SEWERS PROJECT HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND THAT THE CITY INTENDS TO RELEASE FUNDS RETAINED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 573, CODE OF IOWA. RES. 99-404, p. 404, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MORMON TREK VILLAGE, PHASE IV. RES. 99-405, p. 405, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR HOLLYWOOD MANOR - PART 6, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND UgE. REg. 99-408, p. 406, ACCBPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR GALWAY HILLS - PART THREE AND A PORTION OF THE FUTURE PART FOUR, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 99-407, Bk. 122, p. 407, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WESTMINSTER SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Correspondence: Senator Charles Grassley regarding Intermodal Transportation Facility. Margaret Wieting (JC Historical Society) regarding funding. Patricia Van Rollins regarding living in vehicles. Cathy Weingeist (DTA) - funding for holiday lights. Jonathan Jordahl (JC Board of Supervisors) regarding Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Board of Council Activities December 7, 1999 Page 3 Adjustment appointments. Arlene Heck (AT&T) regarding rate increase. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding: designation of fourteen (14) parallel parking spaces on the east side of the 10 block of North Dubuque Street. Correspondence regarding underage drinking from: Karen Scoville, Kathy Okerberg, Connie Boyer. Correspondence regarding Hickory Hill Park and Oakland Cemetery from: Lutgendorf family, Sue Fuortes, Nancy Hindes, Dan Campion, Judy Miner. Millie Flynn and Lawrence See, 320 E. Washington, appeared regarding noise at and around Gabe's bar. Council directed staff to provide information on the noise complaints in the area. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Tom Carsner, Friends of Hickory Hill Park, thanked Council for consideration of a resolution dedicating additional parkland, and urged the dedication of 36 acres adjoining Hickory Hill Park at their January 18 meeting. Terri Miller Chait, updated Council on the skywalk committee. Florence Boos, 1427 Davenport Street, appeared re the Deer Management Plan. Daryl Woodson, Englert Theatre Coalition, updated Council on the possible purchase of the Englert and City support. Steven Kanner announced there were still tickets available for the Women's Resource and Action Center tribute to Karen Kubby on December 9. Jim Throgmorton, 715 N. Linn, supported comments made earlier by Tom Carsner regarding Hickory Hill Park; hoped the City could work with the Englert Theatre Coalition; and thanked outgoing Council Members Kubby, Norton, and Thornberry. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for January 18 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12) and Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-12/11.79 acres) and (OPDH-8/1.47 acres) and approving a preliminary Planned Development Housing Overlay Plan for Windsor Ridge, Part 15, a proposed 98-unit residential development located north of Court Street at its eastern terminus. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for January 18 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay - Low Density Residential (OSA-5) and approving a preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan for three four-unit buildings on a 2.72 acre property located north of Rohret Road, west of Highway 218. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for January 18 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Planned High Density Multi-Family Residential (PRM) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-PRM) and approving a preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan for approximately .28 acres located at 522 S. Dubuque Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Activities December 7, 1999 Page 4 Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-408, Bk. 122, p. 408, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART TEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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. 99-409, Bk. 122, p. 409, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART ELEVEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-410, Bk. 122, p. 410, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART TWELVE, 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. 99-411, Bk. 122, p. 411, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART THIRTEEN, 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 Champion, to adopt RES. 99-412, Bk. 122, p. 412, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART FOURTEEN, 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. 99-41 3, Bk. 122, p. 413, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF WESTCOTT HEIGHTS PART TWO, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. 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. 99-414, Bk. 122, p. 414, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES PART THREE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. City Atty. Dilkes and PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code Of Iowa City, Iowa, by adopting a new Section 14-3b-5 entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fee For The Northwest Sanitary Sewer Project, Phase I1." PW Director Schmadeke presented information on the four sewer projects. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code Of Iowa City, Iowa, by adopting a new Section 14~3b-6 entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fee For The South Sycamore Sanitary Trunk Sewer Project." No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code Of Iowa City, Iowa, by adopting a new Section 14-3b-7 entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fee For The 1996 Highlander Lift Station, Force Main And Trunk Sewer Project." No one appeared. Council Activities December 7, 1999 Page 5 A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code Of Iowa City, Iowa, by adopting a new Section 14-3b-8 entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fee For The Scott Boulevard Trunk Sewer Project." No one appeared. A public hearing was held on a resolution declaring the City's intent to continue with and authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the Longfellow- Twain Pedestrian Tunnel Project. No one appeared. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-415, Bk. 122, p. 415, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE LONGFELLOW-TWAIN PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2000 Parking Ramp Maintenance and Repair Project. No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-416, Bk. 122, p. 416, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000 PARKING RAMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TQ PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Parking & Transit Director Fowler present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Capitol Street Parking Ramp Lighting Improvements. No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-417, Bk. 122, p. 41 7, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPITOL STREET PARKING RAMP LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS 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. Parking & Transit Director Fowler present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of one-half of a ten foot wide vacated portion of the Washington Street right-of-way located portion of the Washington Street right-of-way located between 1033 (Lot 7, Koser Brothers Subdivision) and 1025 Washington Street to James and Christine Waiters. No one appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-418, Bk. 122, p. 418, AUTHORIZING CONVEYENCE OF ONE HALF OF A TEN FOOT WIDE Council Activities December 7, 1999 Page 6 VACATED PORTION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED BETWEEN 1033 (LOT 7, KOSER BROTHERS SUBDIVISION) AND 1025 WASHINGTON STREET TO JAMES AND CHRISTINE WALTERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home located at 2660 Indigo Court. No one appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-419, Bk. 122, p. 419, AUTHORIZING CONVEYENCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2660 INDIGO COURT TO THE TENANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 99-420, Bk. 122, p. 420, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF A SINGLE FAMILY LOT UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME PROGRAM. 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 ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 5, entitled "Miscellaneous Offenses," of the City Code to add a new section prohibiting the use of vehicles for lodging on public streets, rights-of-way, parking lots, or other public property within the City of Iowa City, be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The following individuals appeared: Amanda Coyne, Hawkeye Chapter of Iowa Civil Liberties Union; Jim Waiters, 1033 Washington St.; Steve Kanner; John Shaw, 437 S. Summit; and Sally Murray. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Champion, Kubby. Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the 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. 99-3910, Bk. 42, p. 44, AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 1 TO ADD SECTION 4C THEREIN TO ALLOW THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO INSTALL OR MODIFY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR TEMPORARY CONDITIONS, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance 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, and that ORD. 99-3911, Bk. 42, p. 45, Council Activities December 7, 1999 Page 7 AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 4, SECTION 10D(1) THEREIN TO ESTABLISH THE LENGTH OF BUS STANDS, be adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance be adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-421, Bk. 122, p. 421, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR AWNING TO THE COLLEGE STREET BILLIARDS CLUB & DELl AT 114-116 E. COLLEGE STREET. 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 Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-422, Bk. 122, p. 422, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE TO THE BOOK MARKET IN THE OLD CAPITOL MALL. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell. Nays: Kubby, Absent: None. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-423, Bk. 122, p. 423, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE TO THE SHERATON HOTEL AT 210 DUBUQUE STREET, with the letters reduced to four foot. Arch/Energy Coordinator Schoenfelder present for discussion. Charlie Novel, Sanlyn & Associates, appeared. After discussion, Council agreed to approve the sign with the letters reduced to four feet. Original motion was amended to reflect the four foot letters. 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. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-424, Bk. 122, p. 424, APPROVING THE EXTERIOR DESIGN AND AWNING TO THE BROTHERS BAR & GRILL AT 125 S. DUBUQUE STREET. 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. 99-425, Bk. 122, p. 425, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, DIVISION 1: WATER TREATMENT PLANT, DIVISION 2: WELL HOUSES to Knutson Construction Services for $25,875,200. PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Emmett Wilson and Richard Struve, US Filter Controls System, appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-426, Bk. 122, p. 426, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN, KNOWN AS CITY Council Activities December 7, 1999 Page 8 STEPS, FOR 2001-2006, 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. 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. 99-427, Bk. 122, p. 427, INTENT TO CONVEY A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 3, RUNDELL ADDITION, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 2,995 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GRANT STREET AND COURT STREET, TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS WILLIAM G. FLANAGAN AND ELIZABETH ROSE, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR JANUARY 18, 2000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-428, Bk. 122, p. 428, APPROVING A CONSENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER BETWEEN THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. David Riley, Environmental Advocates, appeared. Asst. City Atty. Matthews 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 Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-429, Bk. 122, p. 429, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE LIBRARY BY DELETING ONE LIBRARY ASSISTANT I POSITION AND ADDING ONE LIBRARY WEB SPECIALIST POSITION AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF LIBRARY WEB SPECIALIST. 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. 99-430, Bk. 122, p. 430, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION (Margaret Vaughan - $47,500). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the vacancy on the Public Art Advisory Committee for a community representative to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002. This appointment will be made January 18. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to appoint Douglas DuCharme, 105 N. Westminster, to the Bd. of Appeals to fill a five-year term ending December 31, 2004, for a Building Design Professional. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Kubby abstaining. Council Member Kubby thanked the citizens for affording her the challenge to serve on Council, and encouraged new Council Members to stay involved in the community. Council Member Champion stated she would miss all outgoing Members. Council Member O'Donnell stated he admired each outgoing Member and he would miss them all; asked Council to address the issue of dogs running loose in Council Activities December 7, 1999 Page 9 Hickory Hill Park; and noted the heritage of Oakland Cemetery and endorsed the compromise to dedicate 30 acres adjoining Hickory Hill for parkland and leave the other area for cemetery. Council Member Thornberry thanked the voting public for their support. Council Member Vanderhoef wished outgoing Members good luck. Council Member Norton encouraged people to ride the Willow Creek Trail; asked Council to consider options to underage drinking; and challenged new Council to remain focused on solving problems and maintaining a spirit of civility. Mayor Lehman stated he would like to make two appointments to the Iowa Earth 2000 Committee by December 15, noting he had asked outgoing Council Member Norton to consider one appointment; stated his interest in aggressively ticketing people who run stop signs; and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn the special meeting 9:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. ~ ~) ~_~,,~ ,~ ,,. _ Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor ~F2~' .-~r-z-z- ~,) ~2L'/ 7/~.~_.~ J Mar;~r~ K. Karr. City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is Cumulative cost for said publication is 12-07-99 5a OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/23/99 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell Absent: Thornberry, Vanderhoef. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Regina Elementary: Lauren Beaumont, Jessica Tanner, Emily Temple. The Mayor proclaimed World AIDS Day - December 1, Laurie Haag and Keri Althoff accepted; Hateful Acts and Hate Crimes Statement. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete item 4f(1) a resolution setting a public hearing for December 7 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa City Chauncey Swan fountain project: Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meetings of November 8 and November 9, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Appeals - October 4. Airport Cornre. - October 14. Human Rights Cornre. - October 26. P&Z Comm. - November 4. PCRB November 9. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - August 18. Sr. Center Comm. October 19. Telecommunications Comm. - October 18, October 25. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C Liquor License for Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Dr. Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for Maxie's, 1920 Keokuk St. Class C Liquor Official Actions 11/23/99 page 2 License for Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St. Motions: APPROVING ABSTRACT OF ELECTION FOR CITY COUNCIL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 2, 1999. APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF 913,512,480.99 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 1999, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT. Resolutions: RES. 99-383, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MERCANTILE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1541 DICKENSON LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99~ 384, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 1999 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT. RES. 99-385, ESTABLISHING TIME AND PLACE OF FORMAL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-386, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000 PARKING RAMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99~387, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPITOL STREET PARKING RAMP LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Correspondence: Sonia Ettinger regarding miscellaneous items. Chase Alter regarding Library expansion. Mildred Flynn regarding downtown. Louise Rauh regarding Official Actions 11/23/99 page 3 support of Arts Iowa City. Beppie Weiss regarding support of Arts Iowa City. Amy Correia regarding living in a private vehicle. Mark Paca (Advanced Drainage Systems) regarding dual wall HDPE pipe. Stanley White (Diamond Dave's) regarding parking. Jeannie Sowers and Ben Chandran regarding Dodge and Bowery Streets and preservation of Hickory Hill Park. Children's Hospital of Iowa regarding police efforts on child passenger safety and seat belt laws. Kathleen Janz regarding Hickory Hill Park and Oakland Cemetery. Florence and William Boos regarding deer. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The following individuals appeared regarding the dedication of land for Hickory Hill Park: Mary Doyle, 217 N. Mt. Vernon Dr., and Corbin Sexton, 1159 Hotz Ave. Lory Van Allen, 1639 Morningside Dr. (and read a letter from Florence and William Boos), and Elisah McNeish, 606 Westgate Dr., appeared regarding the Deer Management Plan. Bob EIliott, 1108 Dover St., urged Council to consider branch libraries. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-388, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HOLLYWOOD MANOR, PARTS 7 AND 8, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to defer to December 7 the following resolutions: 6b. a resolution approving a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Ten; 6c. a resolution approving a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Eleven; 6c. a resolution approving a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Twelve; 6d. a resolution approving a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Thirteen; 6f. a resolution approving a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Fourteen. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construstion of Contract 3 - South Plant Improvements, Wastewater Treatment and Collestion Facility Improvements Project. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-389, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACT 3 - SOUTH PLANT IMPROVEMENTS, WASTEWATER Official Actions 11/23/99 page 4 TREATMENT AND COLLECTION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS 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 Iowa City's Consolidated Plan for 2001-2006 (a.k.a. City Steps). Charles Eastham, 1152 E, Court St., encourage passage of the Plan and consideration of making money available for start up of day care centers. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 9 of the City Code of Iowa City entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," by amending Chapter 1 to add Section 4c therein to allow the City Manager or designee to install or modify traffic control devices for temporary conditions, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 9 of the City Code of Iowa City entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," by amending Chapter 4, Section 10d(1) therein to establish the length of bus stands, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-390, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND EARTH TECH, INC. OF WATERLOO, IOWA. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-391, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2660 INDIGO COURT TO THE TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 7, 1999. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-392, INTENT TO CONVEY ONE-HALF OF A TEN FOOT WIDE VACATED PORTION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED BETWEEN 1033 (LOT 7, KOSER BROTHERS SUBDIVISION) AND 1025 WASHINGTON STREET TO JAMES AND CHRISTINE WALTERS, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR DECEMBER 7, 1999. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-393, AUTHORIZING THE AIRPORT COMMISSION TO PROCEED WITH CONSTRUCTION OF A 52' X 230' AIRCRAFT Official Actions 11/23/99 page 5 HANGAR BUILDING AT THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-394, DIRECTING SALE OF 811,350,000 PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS. Moved and seconded to accept the form of tax exemption certificate pertaining to the $11,350,000 Parking Revenue Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and sesonded to accept the form of continuing disclosure certificate pertaining to the $11,350,000 Parking Revenue Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-395, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF 811,350,000 PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-396, DIRECTING SALE OF 81,650,000 TAXABLE PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE NOTES. Moved and seconded to accept the form of continuing disclosure certificate pertaining to the 81 ,650,000 Taxable Parking Revenue Bonds Anticipation Project Notes. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-397, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF 81,650,000 TAXABLE PARKING REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION PROJECT NOTES. Moved and seconded to appoint Dennis Keitel, 1696 Ridge Road, to the Bd. of Adjustment to fill a five-year term ending January 1, 2005; re-advertise the vacancy on the Bd. of Appeals to fill a five-year term for a Building Design Professional ending December 31, 2004; re-appoint Jan Warren, 815 N. Johnson, Charles Major, 7 Blue Stem Court, and Mettle Thomopulos, 75 Shagbark Court, to the Human Rights Cornre. to fill three-year terms ending January 1, 2003; re-appoint Allen Stroh, 3023 Cornell and appoint James Moxley, 2040 Waterfront Dr., to the P&R Cornre. to fill four-year terms ending January 1, 2004; appoint Charity Rowley, 519 Park Rd. and Lori Benz, 2012 Dunlap Court, to the Sr. Center Comm. to fill three-year terms Official Actions 11/23/99 page 6 ending December 31, 2002. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 8:25 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 the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 23, 1999 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell Absent: Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Staffmembers present: Arkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Schmadeke, Elias, Franklin, Nasby, O'Malley, Grosvenor, O'Neil; Davidson. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 99-105, Side 2; 99-111, Side 1. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Regina Elementary: Lauren Beaumont, Jessica Tanner, Emily Temple. The Mayor proclaimed World AIDS Day - December 1, Laurie Haag and Keri Althoff accepted; Hateful Acts and Hate Crimes Statement. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete item 4f(1) resolution setting a public hearing for December 7 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa City Chauncey Swan fountain project: Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meetings of November 8 and November 9, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Appeals - October 4. Airport Comm. - October 14. Human Rights Comm. - October 26. P&Z Comm. - November 4. PCRB - November 9. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - August 18. Sr. Center Comm. - October 19. Telecommunications Comm. - October 18, October 25. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C Liquor License for Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Dr. Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for Maxie's, 1920 Keokuk St. Class C Liquor License for Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St. Motions: APPROVING ABSTRACT OF ELECTION FOR CITY COUNCIL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 2, 1999. APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF 91 3,512,480.99 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 1999, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT. Resolutions, Bk. 122: RES. 99-383, p. 383, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MERCANTILE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1541 DICKENSON LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-384, p. 384, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 1999 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT. RES. 99-385, p. 385, ESTABLISHING TIME AND PLACE OF FORMAL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-386, Bk. 122, p. 386, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for December 7 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000 PARKING RAMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECT, DIRECTING THE Council Activities November 23, 1999 page 2 CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-387, Bk. 122, p. 387, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for December 7 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPITOL STREET PARKING RAMP LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Correspondence: Sonia Ettinger regarding miscellaneous items. Chase Alter regarding Library expansion. Mildred Flynn regarding downtown. Louise Rauh regarding support of Arts Iowa City. Beppie Weiss regarding support of Arts Iowa City. Amy Correia regarding living in a private vehicle. Mark Paca (Advanced Drainage Systems) regarding dual wall HDPE pipe [City Engineer response included]. Stanley White (Diamond Dave's) regarding parking. Jeannie Sowers and Ben Chandran regarding Dodge and Bowery Streets and preservation of Hickory Hill Park. Children's Hospital of Iowa regarding police efforts on child passenger safety and seat belt laws. Kathleen Janz regarding Hickory Hill Park and Oakland Cemetery. Florence and William Boos regarding deer. The Mayor noted the item concerning rebidding the Chauncey Swan fountain would be deleted pending a recommendation from the Public Arts Advisory Committee; and noted the resolution establishing the new formal Council meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month starting January 18. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The following individuals appeared regarding the dedication of land for Hickory Hill Park: Mary Doyle, 217 N. Mt. Vernon Dr., and Corbin Sexton, 1159 Hotz Ave. The Mayor stated the matter has been referred back to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a recommendation. Council requested markers be placed designating the 6-8 acres set side for cemetery use and they be notified when they are in place. Lory Van Allen, 1639 Morningside Dr. (and read a letter from Florence and William Boos), and Elisah McNeish, 606 Westgate Dr., appeared regarding the Deer Management Plan. Bob Elliott, 1108 Dover St., urged Council to consider branch libraries. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-388, Bk. 122, p. 388, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HOLLYWOOD MANOR, PARTS 7 AND 8, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to defer to December 7 the following resolutions: 6b. a resolution approving a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Ten; 6c. a resolution approving a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Eleven; 6c. a resolution approving a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Twelve; 6d. a resolution approving a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Thirteen; 6f. a resolution approving a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Fourteen. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent. Council Activities November 23, 1999 page 3 A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of Contract 3 - South Plant Improvements, Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facility Improvements Project. Public Works Director Schmadeke and Wastewater Supt. Elias presented information. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-389, Bk. 122, p. 389, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACT 3 - SOUTH PLANT IMPROVEMENTS, WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND COLLECTION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS 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, 5/0, Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on Iowa City's Consolidated Plan for 2001-2006 (a.k.a. City Steps). Charles Eastham, 1152 E. Court St., encourage passage of the Plan and consideration of making money available for start up of day care centers. Kubby requested a section about profit in the housing market be included, and noted the need to facilitate different community attitudes about mixed income neighborhoods. Norton suggested an additional comment regarding reviewing building code be added. PCD Director Franklin stated staff was in the process of reviewing proposals from consultants for a development code review. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 9 of the City Code of Iowa City entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," by amending Chapter 1 to add Section 4c therein to allow the City Manager or designee to install or modify traffic control devices for temporary conditions, be given first vote for consideration. Transportation Planner Davidson present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 9 of the City Code of Iowa City entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," by amending Chapter 4, Section 10d(1) therein to establish the length of bus stands, be given first vote for consideration. Transportation Planner Davidson present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-390, Bk. 122, p. 390, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND EARTH TECH, INC. OF WATERLOO, IOWA. Transportation Planner Davidson present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-391, Bk. 122, p. 391, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2660 INDIGO COURT TO THE TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 7, 1999. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent. Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Activities November 23, 1999 page 4 Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-392, Bk. 122, p. 392, INTENT TO CONVEY ONE-HALF OF A TEN FOOT WIDE VACATED PORTION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED BETWEEN 1033 (LOT 7, KOSER BROTHERS SUBDIVISION) AND 1025 WASHINGTON STREET TO JAMES AND CHRISTINE WALTERS, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR DECEMBER 7, 1999. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Norton, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-393, Bk. 122, p. 393, AUTHORIZING THE AIRPORT COMMISSION TO PROCEED WITH CONSTRUCTION OF A 52' X 230' AIRCRAFT HANGAR BUILDING AT THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT to Selzer Werderitsch Construction for $305,430. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Champion. Nays: Kubby. Absent: Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-394, Bk. 122, p. 394, DIRECTING SALE OF 911,350,000 PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS. City Manager Arkins and Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion and recommended approval. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Champion. Nays: Kubby. Absent: Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept the form of-tax exemption certificate pertaining to the 911,350,000 Parking Revenue Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/1, with Kubby voting "nay," Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent. Moved by Champion, seconded by Norton, to accept the form of continuing disclosure certificate pertaining to the 911,350,000 Parking Revenue Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/1, with Kubby voting "nay," Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-395, Bk. 122, p. 395, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF 911,350,000 PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, O'Donnell, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kubby. Absent: Thornberry Vanderhoef. Moved by Champion, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-396, Bk. 122, p. 396, DIRECTING SALE OF ~1,650,000 TAXABLE PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE NOTES. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of roll call vote; Ayes: O'Donnell, Champion, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Kubby. Absent: Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Moved by Champion, seconded by Norton, to accept the form of continuing disclosure certificate pertaining to the 91,650,000 Taxable Parking Revenue Bonds Anticipation Project Notes. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/1, with Kubby voting "nay," Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent. Council Activities November 23, 1999 page 5 Moved by Norton, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-397, Bk. 122, p. 397, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,650,000 TAXABLE PARKING REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION PROJECT NOTES. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell. Nays: Kubby. Absent: Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to appoint Dennis Keitel, 1696 Ridge Road, to the Bd. of Adjustment to fill a five-year term ending January 1, 2005; re-advertise the vacancy on the Bd. of Appeals to fill a five-year term for a Building Design Professional ending December 31, 2004; re-appoint Jan Warren, 815 N. Johnson, Charles Major, 7 Blue Stem Court, and Mettle Thomopulos, 75 Shagbark Court, to the Human Rights Comm. to fill three-year terms ending January 1, 2003; re-appoint Allen Stroh, 3023 Cornell and appoint James Moxley, 2040 Waterfront Dr., to the P&R Comm. to fill four-year terms ending January 1, 2004; appoint Charity Rowley, 519 Park Rd. and Lori Benz, 2012 Dunlap Court, to the Sr. Center Comm. to fill three-year terms ending December 31, 2002. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Norton thanked staff and the railroad for the improvements made to the railroad crossing at Capitol and S. Clinton Streets; and noted the vacancy on the Board of Appeals for a building professional. Council Member O'Donnell reported that the SEATS Advisory Committee will be conducting a ridership survey November 29-December 13 and encouraged all riders to complete a survey; and sent best wishes to Council Member Thornberry. Council Member Kubby acknowledged city employees who donated their time to help citizens on "Leaf Rake Day"; stated she would be discontinuing her Thursday afternoon office hours and thanked the Senior Center for allowing her the use of public space. Mayor Lehman stated the Council will schedule discussion and indicate a preference of the two remaining Library expansion proposals at their December 6 work session; thanked the Oakdale security facility for their assistance in hanging the holiday lights in the downtown; and stated Council policy was not to argue to individuals appearing under public discussion, but that this did not mean the Council agreed with everything being said. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn the special meeting 8:25 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk