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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-01-18 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 ACTIVITES JANUARY 18, 2000 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Grosvenor, Franklin, Schmadeke, Scott, O'Malley. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 00-02, Side 2; O08-Both Sides; 009, Side1. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Hoover Elementary: David Covington, Emily Hindman, Signe Mueller, Mackenzie Pierce. The Mayor presented the Community Contribution Award to John Cureruing. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, 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 meetings of January 4 and January 10, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of 99,904,560.11 for the period of November 1 through November 30, 1999, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Bd. - December 2. Bd. of Adjustment - December 8. Bd. of Appeals - December 6. Historic Preservation Comm. - December 9. Public Art Advisory Comm. - December 2. P&R Comm. - December 8. P&Z Comm. - January 6. PCRB - December 14. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C Beer Permit for QuikTrip #552, 25 W. Burlington St. Class B Wine Permit for QuikTrip #552, 25 W. Burlington St. Class C Beer Permit for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy. 1 West. Class B Wine Permit for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy. 1 West. Class E Liquor License for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy. 1 West. Class C Liquor License for Aoeshe Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License for One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St. Class C Liquor License for Union Bar, 121 E. College St. Class C Liquor License for It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St. Outdoor Service Area for It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for Quinton's Bar & Deli, 2215 E. Washington St. Class B Beer Permit for Godfather's Pizza, 531 Hwy 1 West. RES. 00-9, BK. 123, p. 9, ISSUE DANCING PERMITS. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 00-10, Bk. 123, p. 10, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT FUNDS FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET MEDIAN FROM VAN BUREN STREET TO DODGE STREET. RES. 00-11, Bk. 123, p. 11, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for February 1 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PHASE III IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY Council Activities January 18, 2000 Page 2 ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 00-12, Bk. 123, p. 12, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for February 1 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY METHANE ABATEMENT 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. 00-13, Bk. 123, p. 13, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for February 15 ON INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TQ PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 00-14, Bk. 123, p. 14, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for February 15 ON INTENT TO PROCEED WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE WESTSIDE TRUNK SEWER PROJECT, PHASE 2, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 00-15, Bk. 123, p. 15, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 7, 2000 FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S PROPOSED 5-YEAR PLAN AND ANNUAL PLAN. Resolutions, Bk. 123, RES. 00-16, p. 16, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 1999 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT. RES. 00-17, p. 17, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR SCOTT BOULEVARD EAST PART 3, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 00-18, p. 18, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE RAW WATER MAIN PROJECT - CONTRACT 1 IN CONNECTION WITH THE WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 00-19, p. 19, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 723 OAKLAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-20, Bk. 123, p. 20, RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES. RES. 00-21, p. 21, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR GALWAYS HILLS, PART FIVE, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. Correspondence: Roger Grow regarding recyclables. Terri Miller Chait (Senior Center Commission) regarding appointment of Carol Thompson. Mike Thayer regarding City Manager. Peter Hartford regarding parking downtown. Harold and Naomi Schedl regarding deer (2). Martha Eicher regarding deer. Dan Campion regarding deer (response from Council Member Pfab attached). Keri Neblett regarding deer. Robert Dostal regarding literary, entertainment, and recreational needs. Richard Dolezal regarding Hickory Hill Park Council Activities January 18, 2000 Page 3 accessibility. Kathleen Janz regarding Hickory Hill Park accessibility. Beverly Amoroso regarding underage drinking. Linda Diggelmann regarding underage drinking. Polly Pagliai regarding underage drinking. Ken and Marlys Kulper regarding underage drinking. Sonia Ettinger regarding underage drinking. Patricia VanRollins regarding underage drinking. Margaret Winkler regarding underage drinking [Council Member Pfab response included]. Amy and Michael Kolen regarding underage drinking [Council Member Pfab response included]. Dwight Seegmiller and Roger Reilly (Hills Bank) regarding traffic. Elected Officials Committee regarding 2000 Business Fair Elected Officials Booth. Jayne Moraski (Housing and Community Development Commission) - letter to The University of Iowa regarding Hawkeye Court. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Lane Usage Changes on North Dodge Street at Captain Irish Parkway. Englert Theatre Coalition regarding update. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Chair Jay Honohan, Senior Center Commission, updated Council on actives. Jim Spratt, 653 Larch Lane, requested Council consider purchasing space in a local paper on a regular basis to list upcoming Council and Board and Commission meetings; and reschedule further discussion of the proposed angle parking on Clinton Street. Bob Elliott, 1108 Dover, reported on a meeting recently with representatives of the Library Board to discuss library expansion. The following individuals raised concerns regarding the deer management plan: William Boos, 1427 E. Davenport St.; Lory Van Allen, 1639 Morningside Dr.; and Leslie Hall, 1813 Lower Muscatine Dr. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., promoting the use of mass transportation, urban sprawl, and options for the downtown area. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for February 1 on a resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan to adopt and incorporate the South Central District Plan for property generally located east of Highway 218, south of Highway 1 and west of the Iowa River. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for February 1 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Neighborhood Commercial (CN-1) to Commercial Office (CO-1) for 2.5 acres of property located on the west side of First Avenue at Tudor Drive (Mercy Hospital). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for February 1 on an ordinance amending the Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-8) conditional zoning agreement to allow a driveway access onto Foster Road for property located at 500 Foster Road (Louis). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Public hearing 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 Council Activities January 18, 2000 Page 4 development located north of Court Street at its eastern terminus. No one appeared. Public hearing 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 (Duck Creek Condos). No one appeared. Public hearing 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 (Clark). No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to February 1, a resolution approving a final plat of Scott Boulevard East, Part 4, a 7.36-acre, 15-lot residential subdivision with one outlot located at Scott Park Drive and Hummingbird Lane. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Public discussion was held on the adoption of the 1999 National Electrical Code. Staff acknowledged the review done by the Board, staff and the public. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on a resolution declaring the City's intent to continue with a public improvement project and to acquire property rights for the South Sycamore Regional Stormwater and Greenspace project. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-22, Bk. 123, p. 22, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL STORMWATER AND GREENSPACE PROJECT. Public Works Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views. 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 on contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Landfill Recycling Center Project, Phase 2. Holly Berkowitz, 61 2 Granada Ct., appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-23, Bk. 123, p. 23, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING CENTER PROJECT, PHASE 2, 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. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views. 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 Landfill Gas Collection System Project. No one appeared. Council Activities January 18, 2000 Page 5 Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-24, Bk. 123, p. 24, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL GAS COLLECTION SYSTEM 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. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on conveyance of 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. William Flanagan appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to continue the public hearing and to defer a resolution authorizing the conveyance to February 1. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with Champion & O'Donnell voting "Nay." Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City and the Police Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City. Council Member Kanner stated that he had faith in the City and staff negotiating but because he had just received the agreement that evening and had not had time to review it, he would be abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Kanner abstaining. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the 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 II, be given first vote for consideration. City Atty. Dilkes reviewed the sewer projects and the procedure by which the City will recover the costs of the extended service from the property owners. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the 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," be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the 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," be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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 Council Activities January 18, 2000 Page 6 Boulevard Trunk Sewer Project," be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, 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 second vote for consideration. The following individuals appeared: Crissy Canganelli, Director of the Emergency Housing Project; Denelle Kaim, 1725 Country Club Drive; Taylor Burrows; Christy Welty; and Jeff. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 3/4, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None. Correspondence was received from: Jan Capacciol, Amy Correia, Teresa Kopatich, Tara Youells; and Jeff Hill. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-25, Bk. 123, p. 25, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR CONSULTING SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND WELL HOUSES. Public Works Director Schmadeke 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. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-26, Bk. 123, p. 26, RESOLUTION TO PRESCRIBE A PROCEDURE TQ WAIVE THE APPRAISAL IN CASES INVOLVING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY WITH A LOW FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT MAY ENTAIL CONDEMNATION. City Atty. Dilkes reviewed the state condemnation law requiring that a procedure for waiving the appraisal in low market value cases. 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 O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-27, Bk. 123, p. 27, AUTHORIZING MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE TRANSPORTATION CENTER PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR THE PROJECT; AND SETTING DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING for March 7. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Council Member Kanner stated he would be voting against the resolution because he wished resources would be spent on public transportation rather than additional downtown parking spaces. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Q'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from: Hieronymi Partners (Wilfreda Hieronymus). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Activities January 18, 2000 Page 7 Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-28, Bk. 123, p. 28, 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 MARJORIE B. HAYEK, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-29, Bk. 123, p. 29, INTENT TO CONVEY AN APPROXIMATELY 7,720 SQUARE FOOT PARCEL OF THE UNIMPROVED, VACATED PORTION OF THE VIRGINIA DRIVE RIGHT-OF- WAY LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 2 AND 14 QF NORTH HILLS SUBDIVISION IMMEDIATELY NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF VIRGINIA DRIVE AND RIDGEWOOD LANE TO PHILIP AND HELEN OLDIS, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2000. 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 O'Donnell, that the resolution repealing Resolution No. 98-31 of the City Council of the City of Iowa City and approving a new resolution setting forth rules of order for the conduct of formal Council meetings be adopted at this time. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated, 3/4, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kanner, Champion, Pfab, Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-30, Bk. 123, p. 30, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BY ADDING ONE SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER POSITION. 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 Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-31, Bk. 123, p. 31, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ACCOUNTING DIVISION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT RY ADDING ONE ASSISTANT CONTROLLER POSITION AND DELETING ONE SENIOR ACCOUNTANT POSITION AND AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLAN BY ADDING ONE ASSISTANT CONTROLLER POSITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The noted the previously-announced vacancies: Airport Cornre. - one vacancy to fill a six-year term ending March 1, 2006; Civil Service Cornre. - one vacancy to fill a four-year term ending April 5, 2004; Historic Preservation Cornre. - four vacancies (one At-Large, one Woodlawn District, one East College Street District, and one College Green District) to fill three-year terms ending March 29, 2003; Human Rights Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002. Telecommunications Comm. - two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending March 13, 2003. Appointments will be made February 15. Council Activities January 18, 2000 Page 8 Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to February 1, a Council appointment to the Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to appoint Scott Hanson, 1437 Ash St. to the Public Art Advisory Comm. for a community representative to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept a recommendation from the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to re-appoint Kevin Kacena to the Riverfront and Natural Areas Comm. for a three-year term ending December 31, 2002. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member O'Donnell asked Council Members to consider participating in "Bowl for Kids Sake" fundraiser for Big Brothers/Big Sisters. In response to O'Donnell, the City Manager stated the matter of underage drinking would be scheduled for a Council work session in late March or early April. O'Donnell stated he has received a number of calls regarding dogs running loose in Hickory Hill Park, and asked for staff input. Council Member Champion asked when the next discussion is planned for Hickory Hill Park. After discussion, Council agreed to schedule the matter for the January 31 work session. In response to Champion, City Clerk Karr stated the joint agenda for January 20 was distributed that evening at the work session. Council Members Lehman and Wilburn stated they were unable to attend. Council Member Pfab requested that the matter of televising work sessions be added to the next work session. Council agreed. In response to Vanderhoef, Council agreed to Vanderhoef, Lehman, and Pfab attending a meeting with the University to see the overview plan for the Hawkeye Athletic Recreation area (corner of Melrose and Mormon Trek). Council Member Vanderhoef reminded Council of the invitation to the ECICOG discussion on the future of 1-380 on February 22; thanked Adm. Asst. Mollenhauer and the deer management committee for following through on the city's deer management plan; questioned a response to the letter from Hills Bank on the consent calendar regarding Gilbert/Hwy 6 (The City Manager stated Council would have an opportunity to review the matter during budget discussions.); and asked if there was Council interest to work the elected officials booth at the Census Fair in March. In response to Vanderhoef, the Mayor indicated his desire to work City booths rather that the elected officials booth. Staff will provide information on City booths. Council Member Wilburn stated he would like to attend the Youth Homes celebration on February 21, and questioned if other Council Members were attending. It was agreed that no more than three would be attending. Council Member Kanner noted the letter from HCDC Chair Jaycee Moraski concerning Hawkeye Ct., Council agreed to schedule for the next work session; questioned the Council packet could be distributed Thursday afternoon versus Friday, staff will follow-up; asked that Board and Commission minutes be received in a more expedient fashion, staff will follow-up; reminded the public of two *REVISED 2/1/00 Council Activities January 18, 2000 Page 9 upcoming events, January 20 the annual Emma Goldman Choice Dinner and January 23, the Green and Labor Parties presenting of a fair national health plan. * Mayor Lehman acknowledged Hsg. Adm. Grosvenor on her recent HUD Award of Excellence in management to the Iowa City Housing Authority. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 10:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. 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. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/4/00 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 9:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved and seconded to appoint City Clerk Karr as Temporary Chairperson. The motion carried. Temporary Chair called the meeting to order and noted the previous custom of voice voting for Mayor and Mayor Pro tem. Moved and seconded that all voting for Mayor and Mayor Pro tern be made by paper ballot. The Temporary Chair declared the motion defeated. Moved and seconded that all voting be a voice vote, vote decided by a majority, and the canvass of ballot occur by visual count of the Temporary Chair. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried. The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of the Mayor of the City of Iowa City. Moved and seconded to nominate Ernie Lehman. Moved and seconded to cease nominations and a unanimous vote be cast for Ernie Lehman as Mayor. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried. After the voice vote on the nomination of Ernie Lehman, the Temporary Chair announced that a majority of Council Members had supported the nomination of Ernie Lehman and declared he had received enough votes to secure the position of Mayor for a two-year term. The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of Mayor Pro tem of the City of Iowa City. Moved and seconded to nominate Mike O'Donnell. Moved and seconded to nominate Dee Vanderhoef. Moved and seconded to close nominations. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried. The Temporary Chair announced voting on the two nominations would be conducted in the order nominated. After a voice vote on the nomination of Mike O'Donnell, the Temporary Chair declared the motion carried. The Temporary Chair announced that a majority of Council Members had supported the nomination of Mike O'Donnell and declared he had received enough votes to secure the Official Actions January 4, 2000 Page 2 position of Mayor Pro tem for a two-year term. The City Clerk gave the oath of office to Mayor Lehman and Mayor Pro tern O'Donnell. Mayor Lehman presiding. Moved and seconded to make the following Council appointments: Legislative Committee- Vanderhoef, Kanner, Pfab; Rules Committee - Champion, Lehman; Emergency Management Commission - Pfab; Johnson County Council of Governments - Champion, Kanner, Pfab, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, alternate-Lehman; Iowa City/Coralville Visitors & Convention Bureau - O'Donnell; Student Senate Subcommittee - Wilburn, Champion. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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 December 6, 7, and 16, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing & Community Development Comm. - November 18. Airport Comm. - November 11. Bd. of Appeals - November 8. Human Rights Comm. - November 30. P&R Comm. - November 3. P&Z Comm. - December 2, December 16. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - October 20. Sr. Center Comm. - November 16. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C Liquor License for Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St. Class B Beer Permit for Pizza Hut//402005, 1921 Keokuk St. RES. 00-1, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 00-2, SETTING PUBLIC DISCUSSION FOR JANUARY 18, 2000 ON THE ADOPTION OF THE 1999 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. Resolutions: RES. 00-3, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING IN NAPOLEON PARK. RES. 00-4, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING Official Actions January 4, 2000 Page 3 A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT AND A STATEMENT OF LIFE LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1807 G STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-5, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1164 HOTZ AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-6, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF " IOWA CITY AND HAWKEYE STATE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1930 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Terri Miller Chair (Senior Center Comm.) regarding skywalk fundraising. Richard Kautz (IDOT) regarding Iowa I Bridge Repair Project. Richard Kautz (IDOT) regarding US 6 Bridge Deck Overlay Project. Jim O'Hare regarding underage admittance. Ruth and Jim Babcock regarding underage admittance. Debbie Frye regarding underage admittance. David Norstrom regarding Gutheinz Fountain. Robert Burns regarding request for tax abatement for Walden Hills Lot 53. Marian Cretzmeyer regarding lodging in vehicles. Betty Sedlacek regarding First Avenue extension. Ben Kuenster. regarding First Avenue extension. Jack Craig regarding one-lot commercial subdivision. Liz Fitzgerald (RVAP) regarding PATV funding. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding passenger loading zone designation on Teeters Court. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of a single family home under the affordable dream home opportunities program. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-7, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A Official Actions January 4, 2000 Page 4 SINGLE FAMILY HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. The Mayor noted the previously- announced vacancies: Public Art Advisory Committee - one vacancy for a community representative to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002. Appointment will be made January 18. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Airport Comm. - one vacancy to fill a six-year term ending March 1, 2006; Civil Service Comm. - one vacancy to fill a four-year term ending April 5, 2004; Historic Preservation Comm. - four vacancies (one At- Large, one Woodlawn District, one East College Street District, and one College Green District) to fill three-year terms ending March 29, 2003; Human Rights Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002; Telecommunications Comm. two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending March 13, 2003. Appointments will be made February 15. MoVed and seconded to adjourn 10:30 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Submitted for publication 1/12/00 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at 356-5043. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is ~ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is ~ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/10/00 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-08, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 8:43 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Submitted for publication - 1/12/00 01-18-00 Subject to change as finalized by the City ~ Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is ~ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is ~ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/4/00 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 9:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved and seconded to appoint City Clerk Karr as Temporary Chairperson. The motion carried. Temporary Chair called the meeting to order and noted the previous custom of voice voting for Mayor and Mayor Pro tem. Moved and seconded that all voting for Mayor and Mayor Pro tern be made by paper ballot. The Temporary Chair declared the motion defeated. Moved and seconded that all voting be a voice vote, vote decided by a majority, and the canvass of ballot occur by visual count of the Temporary Chair. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried. The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of the Mayor of the City of Iowa City. Moved and seconded to nominate Ernie Lehman. Moved and seconded to cease nominations and a unanimous vote be cast for Ernie Lehman as Mayor. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried. After the voice vote on the nomination of Ernie Lehman, the Temporary Chair announced that a majority of Council Members had supported the nomination of Ernie Lehman and declared he had received enough votes to secure the position of Mayor for a two-year term. The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of Mayor Pro tern of the City of Iowa City. Moved and seconded to nominate Mike O'Donnell. Moved and seconded to nominate Dee Vanderhoef. Moved and seconded to close nominations. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried. The Temporary Chair announced voting on the two nominations would be conducted in the order nominated. After a voice vote on the nomination of Mike O'Donnell, the Temporary Chair declared the motion carried. The Temporary Cha. ir announced that a majority of Council Members had supported the nomination of Mike O'Donnell and declared he had received enough votes to secure the Official Actions January 4, 2000 Page 2 position of Mayor Pro tern for a two-year term. The City Clerk gave the oath of office to Mayor Lehman and Mayor Pro tern O'Donnell. Mayor Lehman presiding. Moved and seconded to make the following Council appointments: Legislative Committee - Vanderhoef, Kanner, Pfab; Rules Committee - Champion, Lehman; Emergency Management Commission Pfab; Johnson County Council of Governments - Champion, Kanner, Pfab, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, alternate-Lehman; Iowa City/Coralville Visitors & Convention Bureau - O'Donnell; Student Senate Subcommittee - Wilburn, Champion. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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 December 6, 7, and 16, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing & Community Development Comm. - November 18. Airport Comm. - November 11. Bd. of Appeals - November 8. Human Rights Comm. - November 30. P&R Comm. - November 3. P&Z Comm. - December 2, December 16. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. October 20. Sr. Center Comm. - November 16. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C Liquor License for Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St. Class B Beer Permit for Pizza Hut #402005, 1921 Keokuk St. RES. 00-1, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 00-2, SETTING PUBLIC DISCUSSION FOR JANUARY 18, 2000 ON THE ADOPTION OF THE 1999 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. Resolutions: RES. 00-3, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING IN NAPOLEON PARK. RES. 00-4, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING Official Actions January 4, 2000 Page 3 A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT AND A STATEMENT OF LIFE LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1807 G STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-5, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY ' AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1164 HOTZ AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-6, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF " IOWA CITY AND HAWKEYE STATE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1930 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Terri Miller Chair (Senior Center Cornre.) regarding skywalk fundraising. Richard Kautz (IDOT) regarding Iowa 1 Bridge Repair Project. Richard Kautz (IDOT) regarding US 6 Bridge Deck Overlay Project. Jim O'Hare regarding underage admittance. Ruth and Jim Babcock regarding underage admittance. Debbie Frye regarding underage admittance. David Norstrom regarding Gutheinz Fountain. Robert Burns regarding request for tax abatement for Walden Hills Lot 53. Marian Cretzmeyer regarding lodging in vehicles. Betty Sedlacek regarding First Avenue extension. Ben Kuenster regarding First Avenue extension. Jack Craig regarding one-lot commercial subdivision. Liz Fitzgerald (RVAP) regarding PATV funding. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding passenger loading zone designation on Teeters Court. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of a single family home under the affordable dream home opportunities program. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-7, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A Official Actions January 4, 2000 Page 4 SINGLE FAMILY HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. The Mayor noted the previously- announced vacancies: Public Art Advisory Committee - one vacancy for a community representative to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002. Appointment will be made January 18. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Airport Comm. - one vacancy to fill a six-year term ending March 1, 2006; Civil Service Comm. - one vacancy to fill a four-year term ending April 5, 2004; Historic Preservation Cornre. - four vacancies (one At- Large, one Woodlawn District, one East College Street District, and one College Green District) to fill three-year terms ending March 29, 2003; Human Rights Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002; Telecommunications Comm. - two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending March 13, 2003. Appointments will be made February 15. MoVed and seconded to adjourn 10:30 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Submitted for publication l~z Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at 356-5043. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 1 O, 2000 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None, Staffmembers present: Dilkes, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 00-02. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 8:35 a.m. Council returned to open session 8:42 a.m. Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-08, Bk. 123, p. 8, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION (922,500 to David & Sheryl Lohman). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adjourn the special meeting 8:43 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 4, 2000 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 9:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, O'Malley, Grosvenor, Mollenhauer, Boothroy. Council minutes tape recorded on tapes 00-1, Both Sides. Moved by Champion, seconded by Lehman, to appoint City Clerk Karr as Temporary Chairperson. The motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Temporary Chair Karr presiding Temporary Chair called the meeting to order and noted the previous custom of voice voting for Mayor and Mayor Pro tem. Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, that all voting for Mayor and Mayor Pro tem be made by paper ballot. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Temporary Chair declared the motion defeated, 2/5, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Champion, Pfab. Nays: Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Lehman, that all voting be a voice vote, vote decided by a majority, and the canvass of ballot occur by visual count of the Temporary Chair. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of the Mayor of the Cil~y of Iowa City. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to nominate Ernie Lehman. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to nominations cease and a unanimous vote be cast for Ernie Lehman as Mayor. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. After the voice vote on the nomination of Ernie Lehman, the Temporary Chair announced that a majority of Council Members had supported the nomination of Ernie Lehman and declared he had received enough votes to secure the position of Mayor for a two-year term. The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of Mayor Pro tern of the City of Iowa City. Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to nominate Mike O'Donnell. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Kanner, to nominate Dee Vanderhoef. Moved by Champion, seconded by Lehman, to close nominations. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Temporary Chair announced voting on the two nominations would be conducted in the order nominated. After a voice vote on the nomination of Mike O'Donnell, the Temporary Chair declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Pfab, Champion, O'Donnell, Lehman. Nays: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Kanner. The Temporary Chair announced that a majority of Council Members had supported the nomination of Mike O'Donnell and declared he had received enough votes to secure the position of Mayor Pro tern for a two-year term. It was stated for the record that since a majority vote was cast for O'Donnell a vote for the other nomination was not necessary. The City Clerk gave the oath of office to Mayor Lehman and Mayor Pro tem O'Donnell. Mayor Lehman Presiding. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to make the following Council appointments: Legislative Committee - Vanderhoef, Kanner, Pfab; Rules Committee Council Activities January 4, 2000 Page 2 - Champion, Lehman; Emergency Management Commission -Pfab; Johnson County Council of Governments Champion, Kanner, Pfab, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, alternate-Lehman; Iowa City/Coralville Visitors & Convention Bureau - O'Donnell; Student Senate Subcommittee - Wilburn, Champion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Mayor Lehman reviewed the Council Computer Policy as follows: City business use and not private use; city staff support and access of all information; state law prohibition of public funds for private purposes; city employee purchase program. The Mayor asked Council to be respectful of City staff office hours and requests for information. Moved by Champion, 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 December 6, 7, and 16, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing & Community Development Comm. - November 18. Airport Comm. - November 11. Bd. of Appeals - November 8. Human Rights Comm. - November 30. P&R Comm. - November 3. P&Z Comm. - December 2, December 16. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - October 20. Sr. Center Comm. - November 16. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C Liquor License for Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St. Class B Beer Permit for Pizza Hut #402005, 1921 Keokuk St. RES. 00-1, Bk. 123, p. 1, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 00-2, Bk. 123, p. 2, SETTING PUBLIC DISCUSSION FOR JANUARY 18, 2000 ON THE ADOPTION OF THE 1999 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. Resolutions, Bk. 123: RES. 00-3, p. 3, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING IN NAPOLEON PARK. RES. 00-4, p. 4, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT AND A STATEMENT OF LIFE LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1807 G STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-5, p. 5, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1164 HOTZ AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-6, p. 6, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HAWKEYE STATE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1930 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Terri Miller Chait (Senior Center Comm.) regarding skywalk fundraising. Richard Kautz (IDOT) regarding Iowa 1 Bridge Repair Project. Richard Kautz (IDOT) regarding US 6 Bridge Deck Overlay Project. Jim O'Hare regarding underage admittance. Ruth and Jim Babcock regarding Council Activities January 4, 2000 Page 3 underage admittance. Debbie Frye regarding underage admittance. David Norstrom regarding Gutheinz Fountain. Robert Burns regarding request for tax abatement for Walden Hills Lot 53. Marian Cretzmeyer regarding lodging in vehicles. Betty Sedlacek regarding First Avenue extension. Ben Kuenster regarding First Avenue extension [Mayor response included]. Jack Craig regarding one-lot commercial subdivision [Mayor response included]. Liz. Fitzgerald (RVAP) regarding PATV funding. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding passenger loading zone designation on Teeters Court. Council Member Kanner asked if copies of the citations and/or violations in a liquor establishments could be provided to Council at the time of renewal of a liquor license. City Atty. Dilkes suggested a comprehensive Council discussion on grounds for suspension and revocation of state liquor licenses be scheduled, and noted a memo on the subject written by Asst. City Atty. Matthews. Staff responded to Council Member Kanner regarding dancing permits, Electrical Code amendments, and subordination agreements. Mayor Lehman noted correspondence on underage drinking issues and stated a response will be provided indicated the City's commitment to enforce the State and City laws and Council has not had an opportunity to discuss any change in policy. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of a single family home under the affordable dream home opportunities program. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-7. Bk. 123, p. 7, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. HIS Director Boothroy 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: Public Art Advisory Committee - one vacancy for a community representative to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002. Appointment will be made January 18. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Airport Comm. - one vacancy to fill a six- year term ending March 1, 2006; Civil Service Comm. - one vacancy to fill a four- year term ending April 5, 2004; Historic Preservation Comm. - four vacancies (one At-Large, one Woodlawn District, one East College Street District, and one College Green District) to fill three-year terms ending March 29, 2003; Human Rights Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002; Telecommunications Comm. - two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending March 13, 2003. Appointments will be made February 15. Council Member Champion congratulated Mayor Lehman and Mayor Pro tern O'Donnell and welcomed new Council Members. * revised 1/18/00 Council Activities January 4, 2000 Page 4 Council Member Vanderhoef verified that all Council Members received the Legislative Bulletin from the Iowa League of Cities, and distributed information on a team building session held in Cedar Rapids. Council Member Wilburn thanked the voters for trusting him enough to elect * him to office; asked each Council Member to consider why each was elected; noted the electronic packets were much easier to navigate than the paper; and clarified that any item on the Consent Calendar could be removed for separate discussion and vote. Council Member Kanner thanked Lehman, O'Donnell, and Vanderhoef for running for the leadership positions on Council; noted a letter on a Police complaint (The Mayor stated the individual had been informed of PCRB and Human Rights); requested information on the bus passes distributed by agencies; and requested Council consider renegotiating the agreement with HUD and Ecumenical Towers concerning the elevator servicing the parking level and the potential to use it during the day to upper floors (Staff will furnish background information on the agreement). Mayor Lehman thanked Council Members for supporting him as Mayor; stated he would be providing an outline of rules for conducting work sessions for Council review; suggested a goal setting session; and suggested any controversial items that may be brought up at Council Time should be discussed with the City Atty. and other Members as a matter of courtesy (City Atty. Dilkes noted that such matters should be agenda items as well). In observance of Martin Luther King Day, the Council agreed to reschedule their work session of January 17 to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18. On behalf of the City Council the Mayor noted the efforts of City staff to host a dinner on New Year's Eve and the outstanding job with Y2K matters, and asked that Asst. City Mgr. Helling convey the appreciation of Council to staff. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 10:30 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Council Activities January 4, 2000 Page 4 Council Member Vanderhoef verified that all Council Members receive,,d the Legislative from the Iowa League of Cities, and distributed informal on a team building ssion held in Cedar Rapids. Council ~mber Wilburn thanked the voters for trusting him h to elect him to office; inded all members why each was elected and c~ that in coming years; not~ the electronic packets were much easier to ate than the paper; and clarified ~at any item on the Consent Calendar be removed for separate discussion a vote. Council thanked Lehman, O'Donnell Vanderhoef for running for the leadershi s on Council; noted a on a Police complaint (The Mayor stated the had been informed of and Human Rights); requested information on bus passes distributed agencies; and requested Council consider renegotiatin! the agreement with and Ecumenical Towers concerning the elevator servicin the parking level the potential to use it during the day to upper floors will furnish ~ckground information on the agreement). Mayor Lehman thanked il for supporting him as Mayor; stated he would be providing an for conducting work sessions for Council review; suggested a goal settin and suggested any controversial items that may be brought up at Council should be discussed with the City Arty. and other Members as a matter of (City Atty. Dilkes noted that such matters should be agenda items as well servance of Martin Luther King Day, the Council agreed to reschedule their se: ion of January 17 to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18. On behalf of City CoL ',il the Mayor noted the efforts of City staff to host a dinner on Year's Eve a the outstanding job with Y2K matters, and asked that Asst. Cit 'r. Helling co~ the appreciation of Council to staff. Moved by O'Donnell, ~nded by Vanderhoef, o adjourn 10:30 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion ca~ ed unanimously, ~uncil~~sent. Ernest W. Lehma Mayor Manan K. Karr, City CI 'k