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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-02-29 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 29, 2000 Iowa City City Council, special 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, Q'Malley, Kopping, Herting, Mansfield. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 00-29 & 00-30, Both Sides. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions for the regular meeting of February 15, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Library Board of Trustees - January 27. PCRB - February 8. Senior Center Commission - January 18. Correspondence: Northside Neighbors regarding transient housing. Paul and Cynthia Broderick regarding First Avenue extension. June Maluchnik regarding First Avenue extension. Irene Bowers (Mark Twain School) regarding Jump Rope for Heart. Bud Louis regarding Dane farm. Betty Sedlacek regarding miscellaneous items. Polly Nichols, Kelli Malone, Jodi Gibson, Dan Shaffer, Sara Mackenzie (UIHC) regarding skate park. Jim Waiters regarding parkland. Ruth and James Babock regarding underage drinking. Robert Dostal regarding underage drinking. Tom Rocklin regarding underage drinking. Nadine Petrick regarding underage drinking. Amy Kolen regarding expansion of Oakland Cemetery. Emily Martin regarding Arts Iowa City. Barbara Buss regarding Englert Theatre. Council Member Kanner amended the February 15 Complete Description of Council Actions to include the discussion regarding adding "City Clerk time" to upcoming agendas. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried as amended. A public hearing was held on 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 Projects through Fiscal Year 2004. The following individuals appeared: Jay Honohan, Senior Center Commission; Nancy Purington, Chair of the Public Art Advisory Committee & President of the Board of Directors for Arts Iowa City; Bob Elliott, 1108 Dover; William Boose, 1427 East Davenport; Charlie Major, 7 Blue Stem Ct.; Caroline Dieterie; Sandra Hudson, 782 Westside Dr., Public Art Advisory Committee; Jake Roskup; Bob RoeIf, 403 Elmira St.; Mackenzie Pierce; Dan Coleman; Bill Synan, 833 Cypress Ct.; Tom Carsner, 1627 College Court Place; David Redlawsk, 26 Gallup Place; John Beckord, President Area Chamber of Commerce; Brandon Ross, 1822 Rochester Ave.; Michael Santangelo, 425 Beldon Ave.; Mike Gatens, 2045 Dubuque Rd.; Bob Saunders, 24 Edgewood Circle; Don Anciaux, 2119 Russell Dr.; John Balmer, 10 Council Activities February 29, 2000 Page 2 Princeton Ct.; Mark Hale, 2748 Hickory Trail; Steve Dolezal, 3301 Rochester Ave.; Diedre Fleener, 72 Goldfinch Circle; Chris Miller, 942 Bluffwood Dr.; Ruth Baker, 515 W. Benton St.; Ben Lewis, 24 N. Gilbert St.; Casey Cook; Marty Gaffey; Susan Young, 1720 Muscatine Ave.; Kevin Boyd, 221 6 N. Dodge; Bennett Brown, 879 Echo Ave. (Cedar County); Jean McCollister, 2313 Tudor Dr.; Keith Kurth, Homebuilder's Assn., 1110 Denbigh Dr.; Holly Berkowitz; Dan Daley, 2325 Mayfield Rd.; Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton St,; David Hempel, 751 Grant St.; and Larry Schnittjer. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from: Bradford Roark; Dianne Kaufman; Tom Simmons; Edwin McCollister; Doris Houser; Beppie Weiss; Nancy Purington, Arts Iowa City; Petition to extend First Ave.; Janelie Rettig; Mark Wilson; Mel and Diane Sunshine; Tim Svatos; Carol Horton; Mary Moyers; Jeff Haring; Richard Dorzweiler; Norval and Joan Tucker; Nancy Adams-Cogan; Christine Boyer, Arts Iowa City; Robert Stika (2); Home Builder Association and Chamber of Commerce; Rev. James Kledis; Donald Anciaux. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The City Manager reviewed the budget approval process and the ability to amend the budget on March 7 prior to adoption. After discussion, the Council requested the following items be considered on March 7: First Avenue extension (water line, location of fourth fire station, cost of widening south of Rochester); funding for Public Art; half-time recreation supervisor; transit subsidy; DARE program; ICAD contribution; economic development budget; Johnson County Crime Grant; addition of 3 firefighters; Recreation fee limitations; increase in parking fees; reduction of 3 police officers by attrition; The City Manager stated it would schedule budget discussion and have appropriate staff available for the March 6 work session. in response to Council Member Kanner, the City Manager said he didn't think there was enough space to include break room facilities in the transit interchange but would follow up. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn 10:05 p.m. The Lehman, Mayor 02-29-00 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 - 2/15/00 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 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 and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meeting of 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 #509, 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 Official Actions February 15, 2000 Page 2 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, 812 S. First Ave. Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee #2, 812 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 Lisense 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, 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, 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, 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, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for March 7 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF Official Actions February 15, 2000 Page 3 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 28-28 Y2 NORTH GOVERNOR STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES 00-52, 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, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER RELOCATION PUBLIC Official Actions February 15, 2000 Page 4 IMPROVEMENTS FOR MERCY HOSPITAL EXPANSION. RES. 00-54, 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 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. The Mayor 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 and seconded to accept a copy of a flyer "How Much Traffic? How Fast?" printed by Jim Waiters. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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 Official Actions February 15, 2000 Page 5 sessions. John Balmer appeared supporting the First Avenue and Scott Blvd. 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. The following individuals appeared: Bart Schuchert; Jan Driscoll, 963 Boston Way; and Jim Dane, 4507 Dane Rd. SW. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Jim Dane; Bart Schuchert and Gene Schuchert; and Jane Driscoll. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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 (Duck Creek Condo's) be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the 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), be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Betty Ketchurn; Eloise Stewart; Gloria & Edward Kottick; Ruth Switzer; Betty Irwin. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF Official Actions February 15, 2000 Page 6 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 OPDH-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, be voted on for final passage at this time. Moved and seconded to call the question. The Mayor deslared the motion calling the question carried. The Mayor declared the motion carried to waive second reading. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Gary Watts, Arlington LC. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-55, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE PART 15. Moved and seconded 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, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY 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 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. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Jeff Clark. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-56, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SCOTT BOULEVARD EAST, PART 4, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-57, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Official Actions February 15, 2000 Page 7 FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE LONGFELLOW / TWAIN PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT STP-E-3715(616)--8V-52. 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, 216 Fairchild Street; Jane Klitzka, Grant Wood Neighborhood Assn.; and Don Anciaux, 2119 Russell Drive. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Jerry Hansen, Chairman of Wetherby Friends and Neighbors. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-58, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-59, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE WESTSIDE TRUNK SEWER PROJECT, PHASE 2. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded 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. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of an approximately 7,720 square foot parcel of the Official Actions February 15, 2000 Page 8 unimproved, vacated portion of the Virginia Drive right-of-way Iosated 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-60, 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. 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-61, 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. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of 1512 Dickinson Lane. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-62, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 1512 DICKINSON LANE. Moved and seconded to call the question. The Mayor declared the motion on calling the question carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-63, 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. Moved and seconded that the ordinance adopting the 1999 National Electrical Code with certain local amendments, be given second vote for Official Actions February 15, 2000 Page 9 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 second vote for consideration. Moved and seconded to call the question. The Mayor declared the motion calling the question carried. The Mayor declared the motion carried to give the ordinance second consideration. Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 00-3915, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3 ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES" OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 14o3B-5 ENTITLED "PROJECT SPECIFIC TAP-ON FEE FOR THE NORTHWEST SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, PHASE I1." Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 00-3916, 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." Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 00-3917, 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." Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 00-3918, 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." Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-64, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-65, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT Official Actions February 15, 2000 Page 10 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL GAS COLLECTION SYSTEM. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-66, 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 OF 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-67, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-68, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-69, AUTHORIZING MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-70, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE INTERIOR PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY OF THE CITY PLAZA HOTEL. Moved and seconded 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 L.L.C., Old Feed Store Associates, and Gilbert Official Actions February 15, 2000 Page 11 Street Investors, L.UC. 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. The Mayor noted the current vacancy on the Public Art Advisory Cornre. for one appointment to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002. Appointment will be made March 21. Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and Commissions: appoint Alan Ellis, 53 Norwood Circle, to the Airport Comm. to fill a six-year term ending March 1, 2006; re- appoint Michael Kennedy, 608 St. Thomas Ct., to the Civil Service Cornre. 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, 411 Reno St., to the Human Rights Cornre. 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 Cornre. to fill three-year terms ending March 13, 2003. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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. Moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting 9:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council Activities on file in the office of the City Clerk. S/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor S/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 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 #509, 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, 812 S. First Ave. Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee #2, 812 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 10, 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 28-28~ 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 Blvd. 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 (C0-1) 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Betty Ketchum; Eloise 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 OPDH-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 (OSA-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(616)--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, 216 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 Arty. 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,7/0, 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 I1." 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 OF 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 OF 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 Arty. 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 L.L.C., Old Feed Store Associates, and Gilbert Street Investors, L.UC. 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to make the following appointments to Boards and Commissions: appoint Alan Ellis, 53 Norwood Circle, to the Airport Comm. 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, 411 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 * Manacjer'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 Arkins 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 93 when the forms are returned and it rises to 970 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 present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Council Activities February 15, 2000 Page 9 M~ved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to authorize the City Manager to sign a~!am.endment to t.he agreement for temporary use of pu. blic right-o ;way r rt t the alley adjacent to owners property running north and south between urlington and Court StrUts, Iowa City, Iowa. Jay Honohan appeared. The M or declared the motion carri~.d unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayo~'~oted the current vacancy on the Public Art Ad 'sory Comm. For one appointment t~, fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 02. Appointment will be made March '~1. Moved by O'D,onnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, make the following '. il er n , t Michael Kennedy, 608 St. ~homas Ct., to the Civil Se~ice Comm. to fill a four-year term ending April 5, 2004';~ to the Historic PreserVation Comm. to fill three-year terms ending March 29, 20~, re-appoint Michae~ne Widness, 629 Melrose Ave. as at-large rep., re-appoint P~mela Michaud, 1,~9 S. Johnson as a College Green rep., appoint James Enloe, 1106 E. College ~t., as East College Street rep. and appoint Peter Jochimsen, 1 01 0 ~oodlawn, as a Woodlawn rep.; appoint Maureen Howe, 411 Reno St., to the Humah~Rights Cornre. to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002; reappoint Elizab~h ...McKray, 603 Brookland Park Drive, and Catherine Weingeist, 3 Heather Ct., to.~,~he Telecommunications Comm. to fill three- year terms ending March 13, 2003.~'~,~he Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Mem~rs pF~sent. At the request of Council Member Wilburn Council agreed to move,up work"'.~ession discussion of appointments to right after Planning & Zoning ma~ters and wit~ the review of agenda items. Council Member Champl'0n noted con~rns about recent editorials in the Press Citizen being negative a'hd inaccurate, an~,...suggested the Mayor discuss the matter with the editorial b,~'ard directly or schedule time at an upcoming work sessions and invite them t~~ attend. '~ ',~ sidewalks in a timely maner, and asked Council to , present ordinance. area for pet owners.~to exercise their dogs; and Herwig on the recen~ death of his father. Council Member Wilburn clarified his position and ex d his vote not to televise Council ~'ork sessions. Council Member Kanner raised concerns about the abse e of a revised comment and flew ordinance when an item is amended on the flo r noting item ~16 revised ~nguage in the definition of sexual orientation at~~il's formal meeting of..,~ebruary 1 but the item and comment had not been rew~ed nor an rdinanceamended distributed for second consideration on the 15t~, After discus, Council directed staff to amend the agenda comment to show amendments in the future but not distribute a revised ordinance. The City Manager announced a Snyder Creek Watershed discussion ~ponsored by the City, EPA, DNR, and Johnson County Soil and Conversation Council Activities February 15, 2000 //~ Page 10 kiosks were to meet ADA requirements, h e t / 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,,,{he average cost per househol'~l is $3 when the forms are returned and it rises tO $70 if follow up visits ded. " are nee . Move'~l by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, t6 adjourn the meeting 9:50 p.m. The Ma~.~r declared the motion carried unanimou~'ly, 7/0, all Council Members present. ' E~fiest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk. " ,