Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-02-01 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 FEBRUARY 1, 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, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, O'Neil, Davidson, Hennes, GroSvenor, Scott, Logsden, Fowler, Schoon, Manouchehr, Winstead. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 00-16, 00-17, 00-18, Both Sides; 00-19, Side 1. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Mark Twain Elementary: Hannah Hanson, Zoe Mayberry, Michael Mitchell. The Mayor proclaimed Special Olympics Month - March, Joyce Rossi accepted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, ad/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions for the regular meeting of January 18, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Motions'. Approve disbursements in the amount of 920,411,225.32 for the period of December 1 through December 31, 1999, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Cornre. - December 9. Human Rights Comm. - November 30, December 21. Adopt a change in the definition of sexual orientation in the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance. Telecommunications Comm. - November 23. Senior Center Comm. - December 21. PCRB - December 28, January 11. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C Liquor License for RT's, 826 S. Clinton St. Outdoor Service Area for RT's, 826 S. Clinton St. Class C Liquor License for Mike's Tap, 122 Wright St. Class C Liquor License for Bo-James, 118 E. Washington St. RES. 00-32, Bk. 123, p. 32, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT. Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for March 7 on the City of Iowa City FY2001 Iowa Department of Transportation consolidated Transit funding application and authorizing the publication of a notice of said hearing. Resolutions, Bk. 123: RES. 00-33, p. 33, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN OFFSITE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PLUM GROVE ACRES, INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO LOT 68, SCOTT BOULEVARD EAST, PART 3, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-34, p. 34, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WATER MAIN PHASE 4, EMERALD STREET TO THE PENINSULA PROJECT. RES. 00-35, p. 35, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SOCCER FIELD SANITARY SEWER PROJECT. Correspondence: Sara Martin regarding massage studio. Ruby Weems regarding publication. Jeanine Penticoff and Cassie Willis (KCRG) regarding Variety Club Telethon. Arlene Gibbon regarding underage drinking. Thelma Council Activities February 1, 2000 Page 2 Hulka regarding underage drinking. Charlie McGuire regarding miscellaneous. Aria Haught regarding miscellaneous. Judy Miner regarding miscellaneous. Rod Kuenster regarding miscellaneous. John Watson (PCRB) regarding meeting request. Anne Hesse (Project Green) regarding Natural Areas Manager. Helen Ramer regarding purchase of property. Joel Maxey regarding dogs unleashed in Hickory Hill Park. The City Mgr. reviewed the Consolidated Transit Funding Application process. Council Member Kanner noted the letters regarding underage drinking and stated Council would be discussing the matter in April after budget discussions. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Michelle Kenyon, and Dan Coleman, appeared regarding televising of Council work sessions. Florence Boos, 1427 Davenport St., appeared regarding the City's Deer Management Plan. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Ms. Boos. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The following individuals appeared regarding unleashed dogs in Hickory Hill Park: Eric Reed, Deanne Funk, and Mary Charlton The Mayor asked this information be forwarded to the Animal Shelter Supr. Goodman-Herbst for a response back to Council. Public discussion was held on an ordinance changing 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. Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, that the 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), be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held 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 following individuals appeared: Beryl Gillespie; George Dane, 4120 Dane Rd.; Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct.; Larry Wilson, University of Iowa Campus Planner; Carol Spaziani, 806 West Side Dr.; Bart Schuchert; and Tom Willlares, 4146 Dane Rd. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from George Dane; Bart & Gene Schuchert. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0 all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to continue the public hearing to February 15. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Neighborhood Commercial (CN-1) to Commercial Office (CO-1) for 2.5 acres Council Activities February 1, 2000 Page 3 of property located on the west side of First Avenue at Tudor Drive (Mercy). PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Steve Rohrbach, Rohrbach Carlson; Lynn Whisler, Mercy Hospital; Atty. Tom Gelman, 714 McLean St.; Jim Knapp; Jim Waiters, 1033 E. Washington St.; and Dr. Dick Parrott, 210 Green Mountain Dr. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by [:)'Donnell, to continue the public hearing to February 15. The Mayor declared the motion failed, 1/6, with Pfab voting "Aye." Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from: Betty Ketchurn; Dick Parrott; Bob Dewitt. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the public hearing closed and stated Council would be meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission concerning this matter on March 6. A public hearing was held 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 Condos). PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Kirsten Frey, representing the applicant, H&O, LC, and Bud Louis, 500 Foster Rd., co-applicant. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from Bud & Betty Louis. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to continue the public hearing to March 7 (and to discuss the matter with the Planning & Zoning Commission on March 6). The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with Kanner voting "Nay." Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the 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, 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 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), 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to defer to February 15, 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. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from John Cruise. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Activities February 1, 2000 Page 4 Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-36, Bk. 123, p. 36, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, PART 7, A RESUBDIVISION OF PORTIONS OF PARTS 2 & 3, SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-37, Bk. 123, p. 37 AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF THE ENGLERT THEATER, AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN POHL FAMILY PROPERTIES LLC AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL - ENGLERT THEATRE FUND AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Mark Ginsberg; Jim Harris; Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct.; Jim Knapp; John Shaw; Justine Shimmer, Studiolo; Kent Lambert, Thaw Festival; Daryl Woodson, 302 Kimball Rd.; Peter Fisher, 3722 Hummingbird Lane; Gary Sanders; Rita Offutt, 736 Grant St.; Larry Knight, Plaenview Dr.; and Bob Hamel, IC Community Theatre, 15 Warwick Circle. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to call the question. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, Kanner and Wilburn voting "nay". The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Pfab, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kanner, O'Donnell, Wilburn. At the request of the City Atty., it was moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to allow the authorized agreement with the Jazz Festival to be signed by any not-for-profit entity acting on behalf of the Englert Theater Coalition. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,7/0, all Council Members present. Correspondence was received from: Englert Coalition; Jennifer New & Andrew Epstein; Warren Tunwall; Jean Walker; Joan Falconer; William & Doris Preucil; Charles Bartholomew; Joyce Barrett; Don Arenz; Ralph Knudson; Lynn Vining; Ellen Stevenson; David Nordstrom, Judy Miner, Dan Nordstrom; Historic Preservation Comm.; Leigh Friesen. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to consider Item No. 23 at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-38, Bk. 123, p. 38, AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, IOWA, AND PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION, INC. FOR FUNDING, OPERATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE LOCAL PUBLIC ACCESS FUNCTION. Asst. City Mgr. Helling noted the revised resolution distributed that evening changing the date to May 1. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. (Council returned to Item #8 on the agenda.) Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kanner, to continue to February 15 a public hearing 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 Council Activities February 1, 2000 Page 5 Elizabeth Rose. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried 4/3, with Wilburn, (3'Donnell, Champion voting "Nay." Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to defer to February 15, a resolution authorizing 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with Wilburn, O'Donnell, Champion voting "Nay." Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to continue to February 15, the public hearing on a resolution authorizing conveyance of 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 of North Hills Subdivision immediately northeast of the intersection of Virginia Drive and Ridgewood Lane to adjacent property owners Philip and Helen (31dis. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to defer to February 15, a resolution authorizing conveyance of 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 of North Hills Subdivision immediately northeast of the intersection of Virginia Drive and Ridgewood Lane to adjacent property owners Philip and Helen Oldis. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Pfab, seconded by O'Donnell, to continue to February 15, a public hearing on a resolution authorizing the conveyance of 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 adjacent property owner Madorie B. Hayek. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to defer to February 15, a resolution authorizing conveyance of 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 adjacent property owner Marjorie B. Hayek. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Vanderhoef left room due to a conflict of interest on the next item. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Phase III Iowa City Downtown Streetscape Improvements. No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-39, Bk. 123, p. 40, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PHASE III IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS, 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 Council Activities February 1, 2000 Page 6 BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Vanderhoef returned to the meeting. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Transit Methane Abatement Project, Phase 2. No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-40, Bk. 123, p. 40, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRANSIT METHANE ABATEMENT 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. 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 ordinance adopting the 1999 National Electrical Code with certain local amendments, 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 City Code Title 2, entitled "Human Rights," Chapter 1, entitled "General Provisions," Section 1, entitled "Definitions," regarding the definition of sexual orientation, be given first vote for consideration. Human Rights Coordinator Shank present for discussion. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to remove the phrase "Sexual orientation does not include participation in acts which are prohibited by law." The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried, 5/2, Lehman, O'Donnell voting "nay". Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on the amended ordinance, 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-5 entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fee for the Northwest Sanitary Sewer Project, Phase II," be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Pfab, 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 second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wilburn, 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-7 entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fee for the 1996 Highlander Lift Station, Force Main and Trunk Sewer Project," be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code of Iowa City, Iowa, by Council Activities February 1, 2000 Page 7 adopting a new section 14-3b-8 entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fee for the Scott Boulevard Trunk Sewer Project," be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-41, Bk. 123, p. 41, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPITOL STREET PARKING RAMP LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Gerard Electric, for 9138,844. Parking & Transit Director Fowler present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-42, Bk. 123, p. 42, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000 PARKING RAMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECT to Restek for ~249,434.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-43, Bk. 123, p. 43, INTENT TO CONVEY 1512 DICKINSON LANE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 15, 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to February 15, a resolution establishing a revised schedule of fees and charges for Parks and Recreation Services and Programs. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Airport Comm. - 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 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 Cornre. - 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 by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to appoint Ernie Lehman to the Convention and Visitors Bureau as a City Council representative. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Vanderhoef acknowledged the City Attorney's Legal Assistant Mary McChristy on her election to the Board of Iowa Association of Legal Assistants as the liaison to the National Association of Legal Assistants. Council Member Kanner noted the memo from City staff regarding outdoor dining on the downtown Ped Mall and stated he was looking forward to seeing the report; and said he was also looking forward to the City Attorney's report on a recent Supreme Court decision on campaign financing. The Mayor reminded everyone of the ground breaking at the new water plant at 9:00 AM on February 4th, with transportation provided from the Parkview Council Activities February 1, 2000 Page 8 Church; stated his reservations concerning the use of alcohol in sidewalk cafes; noted an Army Corps of Engineers open house at the 4-H Fairgrounds/Montgomery Hall on February 29 for discussion of policies and regulations concerning the Coralville Reservoir; and announced his son's engagement. Council Member Kanner raised concerns about the number of items scheduled for the February 14 work session, and questioned whether Council was interested in starting in the afternoon. Council agreed to discuss scheduling at their February 7 work session. City Atty. Dilkes reported on a lawsuit filed that afternoon against the City on an open records request concerning the water plant project. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn 12:40 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. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is ~ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publications is S OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/18/00 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. 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 Cumming. 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 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 I 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 Cornre. - 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. I West. Class C Liquor License for Aoeshe Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License for One- Official Actions January 18, 2000 Page 2 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 & Dell, 2215 E. Washington St. Class B Beer Permit for Godfather's Pizza, 531 Hwy 1 West. RES. 00-9, ISSUE DANCING PERMITS. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 00-10, 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, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PHASE Ill IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 00-12, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING 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, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 00-14, Official Actions January 18, 2000 Page 3 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING 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, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 7, 2000 FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S PROPOSED 5-YEAR PLAN AND ANNUAL PLAN. Resolutions: RES. 00-16, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 1999 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT. RES. 00- 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, 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, 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, RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES. RES. 00-21, 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 Chair (Senior Center Cornre.) regarding appointment of Carol Official Actions January 18, 2000 Page 4 Thompson. Mike Thayer regarding City Manager. Peter Hartford regarding parking downtown. Harold and Naomi Schedl regarding deer. Martha Eicher regarding deer. Dan Campion regarding deer. Keri Neblett regarding deer. Robert Dostal regarding literary, entertainment, and recreational needs. Richard Dolezal regarding Hickory Hill Park 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. Amy and Michael Kolen regarding underage drinking. 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 Comm.) 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Chair Jay Honohan, Senior Center Comm., 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. Official Actions January 18, 2000 Page 5 Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for February I 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. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held 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. A public hearing was held 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. A public hearing was held 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. Moved and seconded to defer to February 1, a resolution approving a final plat of Scott Boulevard East, Part 4, a 7.36-acre, 15-1ot residential subdivision with one outlot Official Actions January 18, 2000 Page 6 located at Scott Park Drive and Hummingbird Lane. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Public discussion was held on the adoption of the 1999 National Electrical Code. 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 and seconded to adopt RES. 00-22, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL STORMWATER AND GREENSPACE PROJECT. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared. 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, 612 Granada Ct., appeared. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-23, 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. 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-24, 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. A public hearing was held on conveyance of a portion of Lot 1, Block 3, Rundell Addition, consisting of approximately Official Actions January 18, 2000 Page 7 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. Moved and seconded to continue the public hearing and to defer a resolution authorizing the conveyance to February 1. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City and the Police Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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 Boulevard Trunk Sewer Project," be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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, Official Actions January 18, 2000 Page 8 Director of the Emergency Housing Project; Denelle Kaim, 1725 Country Club Drive; Taylor Burrows; Christy Welty; and Jeff. The Mayor declared the motion defeated. Correspondence was received from: Jan Capacsiol, Amy Correia, Teresa Kopatich, Tara Youells; and Jeff Hill. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-25, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-26, RESOLUTION TO PRESCRIBE A PROCEDURE TO WAIVE THE APPRAISAL IN CASES INVOLVING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY WITH A LOW FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT MAY ENTAIL CONDEMNATION. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-27, AUTHORIZING MAILING AND PUBLICATION O1: 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Hieronymi Partners. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-28, 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 HAYEK, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2000. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-29, 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 OF NORTH HILLS SUBDIVISION IMMEDIATELY NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF VIRGINIA DRIVE AND RIDGEWOOD LANE TO PHILIP AND HELEN Official Actions January 18, 2000 Page 9 OLDIS, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2000. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-30, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BY ADDING ONE SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER POSITION. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-31, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ACCOUNTING DIVISION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT BY ADDING ONE ASSISTANT CONTROLLER POSITION AND DELETING ONE SENIOR ACCOUNTANT POSITION AND AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLAN BY ADDING ONE ASSISTANT CONTROLLER POSITION. The noted the previously-announced 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 Distrist, 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 defer to February 1, a Council appointment to the Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to accept a recommendation from the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to re-appoint Kevin Kacena to the Riverfront and Natural Areas Cornre. for a three-year term ending Official Actions January 18, 2000 Page 10 December 31, 2002. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:05 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 end Finance Department. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Submitted for publication - 1/26/00 Council Activities January 18, 2000 Page 9 upcoming ev~;hts, January 20 ~haer ao ti Ii inner and January 23, the "~..een and Labor ti e a Mayor Lehrfi'a,n acknowledged ~sg. Adm. Grosvenor on her recent HUD Award of Excellence'in management t,~' the Iowa City Housing Authority. Moved by O'DG nell, secondgtl by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 10:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the m~ti~nI carried/Cnanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. \ Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clef 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 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: Arkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Grosvenor, Franklin, Schmadeke, Scott, O'Malley. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 00-02, Side 2; 008-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 Cumming. 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 & Dell, 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 TO 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 Chair (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 21 8, south of Highway I 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, 1 E-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, 612 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 Arty. 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 TO 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 Arty. 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: O'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 OF 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 BY 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 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 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 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 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 Marian K. Karr, City Clerk