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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-02-15 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 15, 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, Davidson, Boothroy, Scott, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 00-27 & 00-28, Both Sides. The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lincoln Elementary students: Lindsay McConnell; Ben Schott; Christine Weirich. The Mayor proclaimed Sertoma's Freedom Week - February 21-25. The Mayor presented the State of the City Message. 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 meeting of January 31 and the regular meeting February 1, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Bd. - January 20. Bd. of Appeals - January 10. Human Rights Comm. - December 21. Approve a change in the definition of sexual orientation in the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance. Human Rights Comm. - January 25. Public Art Advisory Comm. - January 6, December 16. Bd. Of Library Trustees - January 13, P&R Comm. - January 12, February 8. P&Z Comm. - January 20, February 3. PCRB - January 25. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class B Wine Permit for QuikTrip/1509, 232 E. Burlington St. Class C Beer Permit for QuikTrip #509, 232 E. Burlington St. Class E Liquor License for John's Grocery, 401 E. Market St. Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee #1, 1720 Waterfront Dr. Class B Wine Permit for Hy-Vee #1, 1720 Waterfront Dr. Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee #1, 1720 Waterfront Dr. Class C Liquor License for El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr. Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee #2, 812 S. First Ave. Class B Wine Permit for Hy- Vee #2, 81 2 S. First Ave. Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee #2, 81 2 S. First Ave. Special Class C Liquor License for Sushi PoPo, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd. Special Class C Liquor License for Devotay, 117 N. Linn St. Class B Wine Permit for Devotay, 117 N. Linn St. Class C Liquor License for Fieldhouse, 111 E. College St. Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for March 7 on an ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 1, "Definitions," Title 4, Chapter 3, entitled "Outdoor Service Areas," and Title 1 O, Chapter 3, entitled "Commercial Use of Sidewalks" to establish new definitions and regulations for outdoor service areas and sidewalk cafes. RES. 00-45, BK. 123, p. 45, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for March 7 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PROJECT, Council Activities February 15, 2000 Page 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. 00-46, Bk. 123, p. 46, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for March 7 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DODGE STREET BRIDGE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEERTO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 00-47, BK. 123, p. 47, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for March 7 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 00-48, Bk. 123, p. 48, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for March 7 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BENTON STREET TURN LANE AND NED ASHTON MEMORIAL PARK PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 00-49, Bk. 123, p. 49, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for February 29 TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001, THE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AND ALSO THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2004. Resolutions, Bk. 123: RES. 00-50, p. 50, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MERCY HOSPITAL FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ON JOHNSON STREET IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-51, p. 51, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 28-28Y2 NORTH GOVERNOR STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES 00-52, p. 52, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 919 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-53, p. 53, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER RELOCATION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MERCY HOSPITAL EXPANSION. RES. 00-54, p. 54, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE REVISED VOUCHER PAYMENT STANDARDS FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY VOUCHER PROGRAM. Correspondence: Nancy Purington regarding Arts Iowa City. Nancy Purington regarding Epicenter. Nancy Purington regarding Arts Iowa City. Dwayne and Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret regarding housing in the near Northeast side. Robert Kelley and Dixie Saylor regarding Iowa City Fire Department. Nancy Hindes regarding Hickory Hill Park and Oakland cemetery. Sharon Koele regarding dog leash law and Hickory Hill Park. Steve Bernhardt Council Activities February 15, 2000 Page 3 and Gae Walton regarding dog leash law and Hickory Hill Park. Lara Aho regarding dog leash laws and Hickory Hill Park. Neighborhood Council of Iowa City regarding traffic control. Gen VanVeldhuizen regarding underage drinking. Margaret Francis regarding underage drinking. Karen Kubby regarding language used in the Deer Kill. Lorrie Crandall regarding east Iowa City. Shelagh Hayreh regarding peninsula development [Mayor response included]. Sheri McMichael regarding Special Olympics. Gary Wilkinson, Department of Veteran Affairs regarding invitation to participate in the National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans. Lyle and Carol Seydel regarding skateboard park. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef abstaining. The Mayor repeated the public hearings as set and declared the motion carried. Jay Honohan, Senior Center Commission, updated Council on activities at the Center, and clarified information on the skywalk presented in a Press Citizen editorial. Rosie Wilhelm, 39 Rita Lyn Ct., appeared opposing the First Avenue extension. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Wilburn, to accept a copy of a flyer "How Much Traffic? How Fast?" printed by Jim Waiters. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, Vanderhoef, Lehman, O'Donnell voting "nay". Dan Coleman appeared suggesting strict enforcement of leash laws for dogs in Hickory Hill Park, but creating a leash free fenced in area around the dam; posting of the work session agenda on the City web page; and encouraged televising Council work sessions. John Balmer appeared supporting the First Avenue and Scott BIvd. extensions; supported keeping dogs on leashes in Hickory Hill Park; asked Council to remember those that indicated their wishes for cemetery expansion of the land around Hickory Hill Park; and did not support the televising of Council work sessions. Don Anciaux, 2119 Russell Drive, and Cam Campbell, supported the extensions of First Avenue and Scott Blvd. 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. Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Bart Schuchert; Jan Driscoll, 963 Boston Way; and Jim Dane, 4507 Dane Rd. SW. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Jim Dane; Bart Schuchert and Gene Schuchert; and Jane Driscoll. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, 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 Condo's) 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance changing the zoning designation from Neighborhood Commercial (CN-1) to Commercial Office Council Activities February 15, 2000 Page 4 (CO~1) for 2.5 acres of property located on the west side of First Avenue at Tudor Drive (Mercy Hospital), be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kanner abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Q'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Betty Ketchurn; EIoise Stewart; Gloria & Edward Kottick; Ruth Switzer; Betty Irwin. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the rule requiring ordinances be voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 00-3912, Bk. 43, p. 1, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF APPROXIAMTELY 13.26 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12) AND MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS- 8), TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-8/1.47 ACRES AND QPDH-12/11.79 ACRES), AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY PLAN FOR A 98-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH OF COURT STREET AT ITS EASTERN TERMINUS (WINDSOR RIDGE, PART 15), be voted on for final passage at this time. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to call the question. The Mayor declared the motion calling the question carried, 6/1, Kanner voting "nay". The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kanner abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from Gary Watts, Arlington LC. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-55, Bk. 123, p. 55, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE PART 15. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, that the rule requiring ordinances be voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 00-3913, Bk. 43, p. 2, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM PLANNED HIGH DENSITY MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (PRM) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (QSA-PRM) AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 12,066 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT 522 S. DUBUQUE STREET (Clark), be vote on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kanner abstaining. The Mayor declared Council Activities February 15, 2000 Page 5 the motion carried. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to accept correspondence from Jeff Clark. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-56, Bk. 123, p. 56, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SCOTT BOULEVARD EAST, PART 4, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council took a brief recess. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-57, Bk. 123, p. 57, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE LONGFELLOW / TWAIN PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT STP-E-3715(61 6)--8V-52. 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 on the City's intent to continue with and authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the Highway 6 Corridor Improvements Project. The following individuals appeared in favor of the project: Jerry Hansen, Wetherby Friends and Neighbors; J.P. Claussen, 21 6 Fairchild Street; Jane Klitzka, Grant Wood Neighborhood Assn.; and Don Anciaux, 2119 Russell Drive. Council requested staff provide information on past studies of pedestrian safety along Highway 6. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Jerry Hansen, Chairman of Wetherby Friends and Neighbors. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-58, Bk. 123, p. 58, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution on the City's intent to proceed with and authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the Westside Trunk Sewer Project, Phase 2. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-59, Bk. 123, p. 59, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE WESTSIDE TRUNK SEWER PROJECT, PHASE 2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. City Atty. Dilkes stated the applicants had been informed of Council discussion at their work session on February 14, and requested the public hearing be continued indefinitely and the resolution deferred. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to continue indefinitely a public hearing on 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 unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Activities February 15, 2000 Page 6 Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to defer indefinitely 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 unanimously all Council Members present. A public hearing was held 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 Oldis. No one appeared. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-60, Bk. 123, p. 60, AUTHORING 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing 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 Marjorie B. Hayek. No one appeared. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-61, Bk. 123, p. 61, AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYENCE 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of 1512 Dickinson Lane. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-62, Bk. 123, p. 62, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 1512 DICKINSON LANE. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to call the question. The Mayor declared the motion on calling the question carried unanimously,7/O, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-63, Bk. 123, p. 63, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH PAT MOORE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, DBA MOORE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Council Activities February 15, 2000 Page 7 Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner, Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance adopting the 1999 National Electrical Code with certain local amendments, 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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 second vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to call the question. The Mayor declared the motion calling the question carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried to give the ordinance second consideration. Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt ORD. 00-3915, Bk. 43, p. 3, 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." Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 00-3916, Bk. 43, p. 4, 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." Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt ORD. 00-3917, Bk. 43, p. 5, 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." Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt ORD. 00-3918, Bk. 43, p. 6, 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." Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-64, Bk. 123, p. 64, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Council Activities February 15, 2000 Page 8 Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-65, Bk. 123, p. 65, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL GAS COLLECTION SYSTEM to Westmar for ~ 922,998.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-66, Bk. 123, p. 66, REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED ON FEBRUARY 8, 2000 FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING CENTER, PHASE 2, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for March 7 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM QF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING CENTER PROJECT, PHASE 2, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Public Works Director Schmadeke and Sr. Civil Engr. Scott present for discussion. 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. 00-67, Bk. 123, p. 67, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CONTRACT 3 - SOUTH PLANT IMPROVEMENTS, WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND COLLECTION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Story Construction for $26,574,000.00. Public Works Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-68, Bk. 123, p. 68, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC. OF MUSCATINE, IOWA AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR CONSULTING SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE CONTRACT 3 SOUTH PLANT IMPROVEMENTS, WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND COLLECTION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS. 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. 00-69, Bk. 123, p. 69, AUTHORIZING MAILING AND PUBLICATION QF NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE JOHNSON STREET SANITARY SEWER PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR THE PROJECT; AND SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING to be March 21. 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. 00-70, Bk. 123, p. 70, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE INTERIOR PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY OF THE CITY PLAZA HOTEL. Asst. City Mgr. Helling and City Atty. Dilkes present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. * REVISED FEBRUARY 29, 2000 Council Activities February 15, 2000 Page 9 Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to authorize the City Manager to sign an amendment to the agreement for temporary use of public right-of-way between the City of Iowa City, Gene UL.C., Old Feed Store Associates, and Gilbert Street Investors, L.L.C. for portion of Court and Linn Streets and the west half of the alley adjacent to owners property running north and south between Burlington and Court Streets, Iowa City, Iowa. Jay Honohan appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the current vacancy on the Public Art Advisory Comm. For one appointment to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002. Appointment will be made March 21. Moved by Q'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to make the following appointments to Boards and Commissions: appoint Alan Ellis, 53 Norwood Circle, to the Airport Cornre. to fill a six-year term ending March 1, 2006; re-appoint Michael Kennedy, 608 St. Thomas Ct., to the Civil Service Comm. to fill a four-year term ending April 5, 2004; to the Historic Preservation Cornre. to fill three-year terms ending March 29, 2003, re-appoint Michaelanne Widness, 629 Melrose Ave. as at-large rep., re-appoint Pamela Michaud, 109 S. Johnson as a College Green rep., appoint James Enloe, 1106 E. College St., as East College Street rep. and appoint Peter Jochimsen, 1010 Woodlawn, as a Woodlawn rep.; appoint Maureen Howe, 41 I Reno St., to the Human Rights Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002; reappoint Elizabeth McKray, 603 Brookland Park Drive, and Catherine Weingeist, 3 Heather Ct., to the Telecommunications Comm. to fill three- year terms ending March 13, 2003. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. At the request of Council Member Wilburn Council agreed to move up work session discussion of appointments to right after Planning & Zoning matters and with the review of agenda items. Council Member Champion noted concerns about recent editorials in the Press Citizen being negative and inaccurate, and suggested the Mayor discuss the matter with the editorial board directly or schedule time at an upcoming work sessions and invite them to attend. Council Member Pfab stated his frustration with snow not being removed from sidewalks in a timely manner, and asked Council to review the present ordinance. Council Member O'Donnell requested Council consideration of designating an area for pet owners to exercise their dogs; and offered condolences to Henry Herwig on the recent death of his father. Council Member Wilburn clarified his position and explained his vote not to televise Council work sessions. Council Member Kanner raised concerns about the absence of a revised comment and new ordinance when an item is amended on the floor, noting item #16 revised language in the definition of sexual orientation at Council's formal meeting of February 1 but the item and comment had not been revised nor an amended ordinance distributed for second consideration on the 15th. After discussion Council directed staff to amend the agenda comment to show amendments in the future but not distribute a revised ordinance. Kanner suggested * * REVISED FEBRUARY 29, 2000 Council Activities February 15, 2000 Page 10 that the City Clerk be given "City Clerk Time" similar to the City Attorney and * Manager's Time and that it be listed on the agenda in the same location. The City Manager announced a Snyder Creek Watershed discussion sponsored by the City, EPA, DNR, and Johnson County Soil and Conversation District on February 29. City Manager Atkins reported that the new downtown kiosks were to meet ADA requirements, and the City believes the matter can be resolved at no expense to the City. City Clerk Karr noted Census forms would be mailed to homes in late March and urges citizens to return them promptly, noting that the average cost per household is $3 when the forms are returned and it rises to $70 if follow up visits are needed. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adjourn the meeting 9:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor ~rr, City Clerk 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 ACTION - 1/31/00 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved and seconded to adjourn consider a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 7:10 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Submitted for publication - 2/3/00 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 publications is ~ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/1/00 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, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. 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 and seconded 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 Comm. - 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 Cornre. - November 23. Senior Center Comm. - December 21. PCRB - December 28, January I 1. 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 Boo James, 118 E. Official Actions February 1, 2000 Page 2 Washington St. RES. 00-32, 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: RES. 00-33, 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, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WATER MAIN PHASE 4, EMERALD STREET TO THE PENINSULA PROJECT. RES. 00-35, 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 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 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 and seconded to accept correspondence from Ms. Boos. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The following individuals appeared regarding unleashed dogs in Hickory Hill Park: Eric Reed, Deanne Funk, and Mary Chadton Public discussion was held on an Official Actions February 1, 2000 Page 3 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. Moved and seconded 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, be given first vote for consideration. 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 I 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 Williams, 4146 Dane Rd. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from George Dane; Bart& Gene Schuchert. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to continue the public hearing to February 15. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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 of property located on the west side of First Avenue at Tudor Drive (Mercy). 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, 21 0 Green Mountain Dr. Moved and seconded to continue the public hearing to February 15. The Mayor declared the motion failed. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Betty Ketchurn; Dick Parrott; Bob Dewitt. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor declared the public hearing closed and stated Council would be Official Actions February 1, 2000 Page 4 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. The following individuals appeared: Kirsten Frey, representing the applicant, H&O, LC, and Bud Louis, 500 Foster Rd., co-applicant. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Bud & Betty Louis. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to continue the public hearing to March 7. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from John Cruise. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-36, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, PART 7, A RESUBDIVISION OF PORTIONS OF PARTS 2 Official Actions February 1, 2000 Page 5 & 3, SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-37, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF THE ENGLERT THEATER, AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN POFIL 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. 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. Moved and seconded to call the question. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. At the request of the City Atty., it was moved and seconded 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. 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 Cornre.; Leigh Friesen. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to consider Item No. 23 at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-38, 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. Moved and seconded 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 Official Actions February 1, 2000 Page 6 property owners William G. Flanagan and Elizabeth Rose. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded 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 Oldis. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded 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 Marjorie B. Hayek. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contrast, and estimate of cost for the Official Actions February 1, 2000 Page 7 construction of the Phase III Iowa City Downtown Streetscape Improvements. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-39, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PHASE Ill 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 BIDS. 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-40, 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. Moved and seconded that the ordinance adopting the 1999 National Electrical Code with certain local amendments, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried on first consideration of the ordinance. 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 I1," be given second vote for Official Actions February 1, 2000 Page 8 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 second 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 second 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 second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-41, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-42, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-43, INTENT TO CONVEY 1 512 DICKINSON LANE AND SETTING A PUBLIC NEARING FOR FEBRUARY 15, 2000. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor noted the previously- announced vacancies: Airport Comm. - one vacancy to fill a six-year term ending March 1, 2006; Civil Service Comm. - one vacancy Official Actions February 1, 2000 Page 9 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 appoint Ernie Lehman to the Convention and Visitors Bureau as a City Council representative. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn 12:40 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Submitted for publication - 2/10/00 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 31, 2000 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. 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 00-09, side 2. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn consider a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 6:32 p.m. Council returned to open session 7:08 p.m. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adjourn the special meeting 7:10 p.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 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 $20,411,225.32 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 Comm. - 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 Comnn. - 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 Chadton 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 Willjams, 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; Arty. 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 O'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 Arty., 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, O'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 Oldis. 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 inter~ection 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 Marjorie 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. HaVek. The MaVor declared tl~e 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 $138,844. 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 Arty. 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 Marjan K. Karr, City Clerk