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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-12-04 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES DECEMBER 4, 2000 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:30 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 00-108, Side 2. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Champion, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meeting of November 20 and the regular meeting of November 21, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing and Community Development Commission - October 19. Iowa City Human Rights Commission - September 26. Iowa City Human Rights Commission - October 24. Iowa City Public Library - October 10. Iowa City Public Library - October 26. Planning and Zoning Commission - November 2. Planning and Zoning Commission - November 16. Senior Center Commission - October 17. Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 124: RES. 00-404, p. 404, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 19 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY CABLE TV DIVISION OFFICES AND PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Correspondence: Mark Martin (Library Board of Trustees) - appreciation. Christopher Piper (IC/Coralville Jaycees) - request for July 4 celebration funding. Clark Adams - leaf pick-up. Carol Thompson (Johnson County Juvenile Justice Youth Development Program) - funding request. Michaela Bell - Environmental Strategies to Prevent Alcohol Problems on College Campuses. Michaela Bell - Strategies to Reduce Underage Alcohol Use: Typology and Brief Overview. Mark Smith - law enforcement. Beverly Weber - United Way of Johnson County. 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 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 tape recording of a closed session under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed.; and to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 7:35 a.m. Council returned to open session 8:04 a.m. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 8:05 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Complete Description December 4, 2000 Page 2 · Lehman, Mayor z,~-~. ~.//.,/ Ma~r'n K. Karr, 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 ACTIONS - 11/20/00 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. Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to consider a motion to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price of 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 at 7:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Submi~d for publication - 11/28/00 Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5043. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/21/00 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Nasby, Scott, Shera, Grosvenor, O'Malley, Craig. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Hoover Elementary students: Aaron Ellis, Elizabeth Mahaffa, Courtney Richenbacher, and Sam Siegfried. The Mayor proclaimed: World AIDS Day - December 1,2000, Andy Weigel accepted; University of Iowa Natural Ties Awareness Day - December 4, 2000, Eric Harlan accepted; A Day of Recognition for the Iowa City Host Noon Lions Club - November 30, 2000, Judy Terry accepted; Homeless Children's Trust Holiday Celebration - December 2, 2000, Mary Larew accepted. 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 regular meeting of November 7, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Board of Appeals - October 2. Civil Service Commission - November 8. Historic Preservation Commission - September 14. Historic Preservation Commission -October 12. Iowa City Airport Commission - October 12. Iowa City Airport Commission - October 24. Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - October 10. Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - October 26. Parks and Recreation Commission - October 4. Planning & Zoning Commission - November 2. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New Applications: Class C Liquor License for Mondo's, 212 S. Clinton St. Renewals: Class B Wine Permit for Eagle Food Center #157,600 N. Dodge St. Class C Beer Permit for Eagle Food Center #157, 600 N. Dodge St. Class B Wine Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr. Class C Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr. Class C Liquor License for Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Dr. Special Class C Liquor License for India Caf~, 227 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 00-384, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR 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. 00-385, SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SAID PUBLIC HEARING TO EACH OWNER OF RECORD OF AGRICULTURAL LAND THAT MAY BE ACQUIRED FOR THE PROJECT. Motions: Approve abstract of election for City Council Special Election of November 7, 2000. Approve disbursements in the amount of $18,579,504.42 for the period of October 1 through October 31,2000, as Official Actions November 21,2000 Page 2 recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Disbursements are published and permanently retained in the City Clerk's office in accordance with State Code. Approve disbursements in the amount of $16,258,137.15 for the period of September 1 through September 30, 2000, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. disbursements are published and permanently retained in the City Clerk's office in accordance with State Code. Resolutions: RES. 00-386, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 916 NORTH DODGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-387, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT UNDER 49 U.S.C. 5307, TO BE USED FOR FY2001 TRANSIT OPERATING AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING. RES. 00-388, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, PART 4, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 00-389, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WASHINGTON STREET TRANSIT INTERCHANGE PROJECT. Correspondence: John Gross (Technigraphics) - Downtown Issues. Lawrence Mazzotta (Farnam Group, Inc.) - Regency Heights Senior Residence. Cathy Weingeist (DTA) - Funding. Cathy Weingeist (DTA) - Englert. Jim Olson - Englert. Mary Sue Coleman (University of Iowa) - Englert Libby Shannon - Englert. Steve Krantz- Englert. Nancy Purington (Arts Iowa City) - Tower Place. Fred Amundson - Leaf Pickup. Eve Cassserly (Johnson County Task Force on Aging) - Holiday Mixer. Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER and NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE signs on the south side of Brookland Park Place between Melrose Court and Brookland Place. Civil Service Commission: Certified persons eligible for the position of Police Captain; Certified persons eligible for the position of Police Lieutenant. Luanne O'Shea - tobacco enforcement meeting [distributed in 11-09-00 Info Packet] Matt Blizek (Students for Local Politics) - Student Forum on Alcohol Issues [distributed in 11-09-00 Info Packet]. Amy Dobrian - Englert Theatre. Cheryl Tugwell - Englert Theatre. Stephanie Donovan - Englert Threatre. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Bob Elliott, 1108 Dover St., noted the recent City election where 57% voters favored the completion of First Avenue, and urged citizens to work together to move forward on the project. Carol de Prosse (Lone Tree), and Caroline Dieterie (727 Walnut), Citizens for Alternatives to the New Jail, appeared and urged the City to become involved in issues raised during the recent election. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Caroline Dieterie regarding the Jail. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Ms. Dieterie also commented on her attendance at the Liquor Forum held at the Fieldhouse on December 15. Lori Benz, Senior Center Commission, updated Council on activities at the Center. A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating the northern most 60 feet of the dead-end alley along the west property line of 405 South Summit Street. Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is Official Actions November 21,2000 Page 3 to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 00-3951, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPDH-12) PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR SILVERCREST LOCATED ON 2.87 ACRES OF LAND AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND AMERICAN LEGION ROAD, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be adopted at this time. Moved and seconded that ORD. 00-3952, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW-DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12)AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL (RNC-20) TO MEDIUM -DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL (RNC-12) FOR FOUR PROPERTIES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE 900 BLOCK OF IOWA AVENUE, 17 PROPERTIES ON THE 900 AND 100 BLOCKS OF WASHINGTON STREET, 10 PROPERTIES ON THE 100 AND 200 BLOCKS OF SOUTH SUMMIT STREET, FOUR PROPERTIES ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE 10 AND 100 BLOCKS OF GOVERNOR STREET, THREE PROPERTIES ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE 1000 BLOCK OF MUSCATINE AVENUE, AND FIVE PROPERTIES ON THE 900 AND 1000 BLOCKS OF COLLEGE STREET, be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded that ORD. 00-3953, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE D, ENTITLED "RESIDENTIAL ZONES," SECTION 5, ENTITLED "NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL ZONE, RNC-12," TO MAKE IT CLEAR ANY EXISTING CONFORMING MULTI-FAMILY USE WOULD CONTINUE TO BE CONFORMING UNDER THE RNC-12 ZONE, be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded to send a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending denial of a rezoning of 125.43 acres located within Fringe Area C east of Dane Road and west and south of the Lakeridge Mobile Home Park from County A1 Rural and RS Suburban Residential to County RMH Manufactured Housing Residential. Arty. Robert Downer, representing the developer, appeared. Moved and seconded to defer to December 19. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to consider a resolution amending the Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe Area Policy Agreement to revise the land use map. The following individuals appeared: R.J. Moore, Johnson County Asst. Planning and Zoning Administrator; Rick Dvorak, Johnson County Planning and Zoning Administrator; and Chair Ann Bovbjerg, City Planning and Zoning Commission. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Sally Stutsman, Johnson County Board of Supervisors and R.J. Moore, Johnson County Planning and Zoning Department. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Rochester Avenue PCC Pavement Rehabilitation Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-390, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROCHESTER AVENUE PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO Official Actions November 21, 2000 Page 4 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 plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of Iowa Avenue Streetscape Phase II Improvements Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-391, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of a single-family home under the Affordable Dream Home Opportunities Program, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing the City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-392, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (1605 DICKENSON LANE), ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. A public hearing was held on a conveyance a single family home located at 1905 Gleason Avenue to the tenant. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-393, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE of A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1905 GLEASON AVENUE TO THE TENANT. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 6, Chapter 1 (Nuisances), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City by adding standards and procedures for registration and regulation of abandoned/vacant buildings, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-394, DIRECTING SALE QF $13,000,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2000. Moved and seconded to accept the form of tax exemption certificate pertaining to the $13,000,000 Water Revenue Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept the form of continuing disclosure certificate pertaining to the $13,000,000 Water Revenue Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-395, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF $13,000,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-396, REPEALING THE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE IOWA CITY SOLID WASTE ADVISORY Official Actions November 21, 2000 Page 5 COMMISSION. The following individuals appeared: Janelie Rettig, 3013 Cornell Ave.; Becky Soglin, 1220 Sheridan Ave.; and Jim Waiters. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Janelie Rettig. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-397, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE LIBRARY AND THE AFSCME AND ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLANS BY DELETING THE POSITION OF MAINTENANCE WORKER III - LIBRARY AND ADDING THE POSITION OF LIBRARY BUILDING MANAGER. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-398, APPROVING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-399, APPROVING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-400, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HANCHER AUDITORIUM TO SCHEDULE A HANCHER AUDITORIUM OUTREACH PERFORMANCE AT THE IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-401, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION TO ADOPT HOUSING REHABILITATION PRIORITY AREAS FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED PROPERTIES IN IOWA CITY. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-402, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION TO ESTABLISH A REVOLVING LOAN FUND AND USE OF SET-ASIDE FUNDING FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-403, INTENT TO CONVEY THE ENGLERT THEATER PROPERTY TO ENGLERT CIVIC THEATER, INC., AN IOWA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 19, 2000. The Mayor noted that the following vacancies will be readvertised: Board of Adjustment to fill one appointment for a five-year term ending January 1, 2006; Public Art Advisory Committee to fill one appointment for a three-year term Art Professional ending January 1, 2004; Senior Center Commission to fill two appointments for three-year terms ending December 31,2003. Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and Commissions: appoint Charles Maas, 1122 Hampton Court, to the Board of Appeals for a five-year term for a Licensed Electrician ending December 31, 2005; appoint Gretchen Holt, 921 Bowery Street, to the Housing and Community Development Commission to fill one appointment to a three-year term ending September 1,2003; appoint Ernie Cox, 913 Harlocke Street, to the Human Rights Commission to fill one appointment for an unexpired term ending January 1,2002 and appoint Keri Neblett, 2802 Muscatine Avenue, Lisa Beckman, 1234 Santa Fe Drive, and Paul Retish, 66 Penfro Drive, to three appointments for three-year terms ending January 1,2004; appoint Nancy Ostrognai, 2003 Glendale Road, and reappoint Matt Pacha, 3110 E Washington Street, to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill two appointments for four-year terms ending January 1,2005. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Official Actions November 21,2000 Page 6 Moved and seconded to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk, For a final Official copy, contact the City Clerk's office at 356-5043. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 20, 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. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 00-106, Side 1. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn to executive session to consider a motion to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price of 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 at 6:31 p.m. Council returned to open session 6:59 p.m. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adjourn the special meeting at 7:00 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, 356-5043. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 21,2000 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Nasby, Scott, Shera, Grosvenor, O'Malley, Craig. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 00-105, Side 2; Tape 00-107, Both Sides; 00-108, Side 1. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Hoover Elementary students: Aaron Ellis, Elizabeth Mahaffa, Courtney Richenbacher, and Sam Siegfried. The Mayor proclaimed: World AIDS Day - December 1, 2000, Andy Weigel accepted; University of Iowa Natural Ties Awareness Day - December 4, 2000, Eric Harlan accepted; A Day of Recognition for the Iowa City Host Noon Lions Club - November 30, 2000, Judy Terry accepted; Homeless Children's Trust Holiday Celebration - December 2, 2000, Mary Larew accepted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, 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 November 7, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Board of Appeals - October 2. Civil Service Commission - November 8. Historic Preservation Commission - September 14. Historic Preservation Commission- October 12. Iowa City Airport Commission - October 12. Iowa City Airport Commission - October 24. Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees- October 10. Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - October 26. Parks and Recreation Commission - October 4. Planning & Zoning Commission - November 2. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New Applications: Class C Liquor License for Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Mondo's, 212 S. Clinton St. Renewals: Class B Wine Permit for Eagle Food Centers, Inc., dba Eagle Food Center #157,600 N. Dodge St. Class C Beer Permit for Eagle Food Centers, Inc., dba Eagle Food Center#157,600 N. Dodge St. Class B Wine Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr. Class C Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr. Class C Liquor License for Ground Round, Inc., dba Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Dr. Special Class C Liquor License for India Caf~ Corporation, dba India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Inc. Limited dba Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St. Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 124: RES. 00-384, p. 384, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST for December 19, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR 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. 00-385, p. 385 SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT for January 9, 2001, AND AUTHORIZING MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SAID PUBLIC Complete Description November 21,2000 Page 2 HEARING TO EACH OWNER OF RECORD OF AGRICULTURAL LAND THAT MAY BE ACQUIRED FOR THE PROJECT. Motions: Approve abstract of election for City Council Special Election of November 7, 2000. Approve disbursements in the amount of $18,579,504.42 for the period of October 1 through October 31,2000, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Disbursements are published and permanently retained in the City Clerk's office in accordance with State Code. Approve disbursements in the amount of $16,258,137.15 for the period of September 1 through September 30, 2000, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. disbursements are published and permanently retained in the City Clerk's office in accordance with State Code. Resolutions, Bk. 124: RES. 00-386, p. 386, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 916 NORTH DODGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-387, p. 387, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT UNDER 49 U.S.C. 5307, TO BE USED FOR FY2001 TRANSIT OPERATING AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING. RES. 00-388, p. 388, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, PART 4, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 00-389, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WASHINGTON STREET TRANSIT INTERCHANGE PROJECT (Phase 1 ) Correspondence: John Gross (Technigraphics) - Downtown Issues. Lawrence Mazzotta (Farnam Group, Inc.) - Regency Heights Senior Residence. Cathy Weingeist (DTA) - Funding. Cathy Weingeist (DTA) - Englert. Jim OIson - Englert. Mary Sue Coleman (University of Iowa) - Englert Libby Shannon - Englert. Steve Krantz - Englert. Nancy Purington (Arts Iowa City) - Tower Place. Fred Amundson - Leaf Pickup. Eve Cassserly (Johnson County Task Force on Aging) - Holiday Mixer. Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER and NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE signs on the south side of Brookland Park Place between Melrose Court and Brookland Place. Civil Service Commission: Certified persons eligible for the position of Police Captain; Certified persons eligible for the position of Police Lieutenant. Luanne O'Shea - tobacco enforcement meeting [distributed in 11-09-00 Info Packet] Matt Blizek (Students for Local Politics) - Student Forum on Alcohol Issues [distributed in 11-09-00 Info Packet]. Amy Dobrian - Englert Theatre. Cheryl Tugwell - Englert Theatre. Stephanie Donovan - Englert Threatre. Council Member Kanner reported on the number of police visits and charges filed for possession under legal age for the establishments requesting renewal of their legal licenses. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor repeated the public hearings as set and declared the motion carried. Bob Elliott, 1108 Dover St., noted the recent City election where 57% voters favored the completion of First Avenue, and urged citizens to work together to move forward on the project. Carol de Prosse (Lone Tree), and Caroline Dieterie (727 Walnut), Citizens for Alternatives to the New Jail, appeared and urged the City to Complete Description November 21, 2000 Page 3 become involved in issues raised during the recent election. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from Caroline Dieterie regarding the Jail. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ms. Dieterie also commented on her attendance at the Liquor Forum held at the Fieldhouse on December 15. Lori Benz, Senior Center Commission, updated Council on activities at the Center. A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating the northern most 60 feet of the dead-end alley along the west property line of 405 South Summit Street (Travis). No one appeared. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 00-3951, Bk. 43, p. 39, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPDH-12) PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR SILVERCREST LOCATED ON 2.87 ACRES OF LAND AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND AMERICAN LEGION ROAD, be voted on for final passage at this time. Individual Council Members expressed their views. 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. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab. Nays: Kanner. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 00-3952, Bk. 43, p. 40, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW-DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12) AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL (RNC-20) TO MEDIUM - DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL (RNC-12) FOR FOUR PROPERTIES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE 900 BLOCK OF IOWA AVENUE, 17 PROPERTIES ON THE 900 AND 100 BLOCKS OF WASHINGTON STREET, 10 PROPERTIES ON THE 100 AND 200 BLOCKS OF SOUTH SUMMIT STREET, FOUR PROPERTIES ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE 10 AND 100 BLOCKS OF GOVERNOR STREET, THREE PROPERTIES ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE 1000 BLOCK OF MUSCATINE AVENUE, AND FIVE PROPERTIES ON THE 900 AND 1000 BLOCKS OF COLLEGE STREET (College Hill Neighborhood), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that ORD. 00-3953, Bk. 43, p. 41, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE D, ENTITLED "RESIDENTIAL ZONES," SECTION 5, ENTITLED "NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL ZONE, RNC-12," TO MAKE IT CLEAR ANY EXISTING CONFORMING MULTI-FAMILY USE WOULD CONTINUE TO BE CONFORMING UNDER THE RNC-12 ZONE, be passed and adopted. Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to send a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending denial of a rezoning of 125.43 acres located within Fringe Area C east of Dane Road and west and south of the Lakeridge Mobile Home Park from County A1 Rural and RS Suburban Residential to County Complete Description November 21,2000 Page 4 RMH Manufactured Housing Residential. Atty. Robert Downer, representing the developer, appeared. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to December 19. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to consider a resolution amending the Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe Area Policy Agreement to revise the land use map. The following individuals appeared: R.J. Moore, Johnson County Asst. Planning and Zoning Administrator; Rick Dvorak, Johnson County Planning and Zoning Administrator; and Chair Ann Bovbjerg, City Planning and Zoning Commission. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated, 1/6, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell. Nays: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Moved by [:)'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from Sally Stutsman, Johnson County Board of Supervisors and R.J. Moore, Johnson County Planning and Zoning Department. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Rochester Avenue PCC Pavement Rehabilitation Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-390, Bk. 124, p. 390, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROCHESTER AVENUE PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Member present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of Iowa Avenue Streetscape Phase II Improvements Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. (Vanderhoef noted a conflict of interest and left the meeting.) No one appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-391, Bk. 124, p. 391, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. (Vanderhoef returned to the meeting.) A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of a single-family home under the Affordable Dream Home Opportunities Program (1605 Dickenson Lane), establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing the City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-392, Bk. 124, p. 392, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND Complete Description November 21,2000 Page 5 ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (1605 DICKENSON LANE), ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Housing Administrator Grosvenor present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Member present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a conveyance a single family home located at 1905 Gleason Avenue to the tenant. No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-393, Bk. 124, p. 393, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE of A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1905 GLEASON AVENUE TO THE TENANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Member present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending Title 6, Chapter 1 (Nuisances), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City by adding standards and procedures for registration and regulation of abandoned/vacant buildings, 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, to adopt RES. 00-394, Bk. 124, p. 394, DIRECTING SALE OF $13,000,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to accept the form of tax exemption certificate pertaining to the $13,000,000 Water Revenue Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to accept the form of continuing disclosure certificate pertaining to the $13,000,000 Water Revenue Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-395, Bk.124, p. 395, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF $13,000,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS. 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. 00-396, Bk. 124, p. 396, REPEALING THE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE IOWA CITY SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION. The following individuals appeared: Janelie Rettig, 3013 Cornell Ave.; Becky Soglin, 1220 Sheridan Ave.; and Jim Waiters. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Pfab, Kanner. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn to accept correspondence from Janelie Rettig. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. (Council recessed.) Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-397, Bk. 124, p. 397, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE LIBRARY AND THE Complete Description November 21, 2000 Page 6 AFSCME AND ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLANS BY DELETING THE POSITION OF MAINTENANCE WORKER III - LIBRARY AND ADDING THE POSITION OF LIBRARY BUILDING MANAGER. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-398, Bk. 124, p. 398, APPROVING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL (groundwater and surface monitoring and annual water quality reports). 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-399, Bk. 124, p. 399, APPROVING EXECUTION QF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL (monitoring of gas collection system and reports). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-400, Bk. 124, p. 400, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TQ ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HANCHER AUDITORIUM TO SCHEDULE A HANCHER AUDITORIUM OUTREACH PERFORMANCE AT THE IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER.. 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. 00-401, Bk. 124, p. 401, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION TO ADOPT HOUSING REHABILITATION PRIORITY AREAS FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED PROPERTIES IN IOWA CITY. 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. 00-402, Bk. 124, p. 402, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION TO ESTABLISH A REVOLVING LOAN FUND AND USE OF SET-ASIDE FUNDING FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-403, Bk. 124, p. 403, INTENT TO CONVEY THE ENGLERT THEATER PROPERTY TO ENGLERT CIVIC THEATER, INC., AN IOWA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 19, 2000. City Atty. Dilkes responded to questions. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted that the following vacancies will be readvertised: Board of Adjustment to fill one appointment for a five-year term ending January 1, 2006; Public Art Advisory Committee to fill one appointment for a three-year term Art Complete Description November 21, 2000 Page 7 Professional ending January 1, 2004; Senior Center Commission to fill two appointments for three-year terms ending December 31,2003. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to make the following appointments to Boards and Commissions: appoint Charles Maas, 1122 Hampton Court, to the Board of Appeals for a five-year term for a Licensed Electrician ending December 31,2005; appoint Gretchen Holt, 921 Bowery Street, to the Housing and Community Development Commission to fill one appointment to a three-year term ending September 1,2003; appoint Ernie Cox, 913 Harlocke Street, to the Human Rights Commission to fill one appointment for an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002 and appoint Keri Neblett, 2802 Muscatine Avenue, Lisa Beckman, 1234 Santa Fe Drive, and Paul Retish, 66 Penfro Drive, to three appointments for three-year terms ending January 1,2004; appoint Nancy Ostrognai, 2003 Glendale Road, and reappoint Matt Pacha, 3110 E Washington Street, to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill two appointments for four-year terms ending January 1,2005. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend the main motion by appointing Charles Thayer and reappoint Chevalier Monsanto to the Senior Center Commission. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell. To call the question. The Mayor declared the motion carried, .6/1, with Kanner voting "nay". The Mayor declared the motion to amend defeated, 2/5, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Kanner, Pfab. Nays: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend the main motion by appointing Antrell Willlares to the one year term on the Human Rights Commission instead of Ernie Cox. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion to amend defeated, 1/6, with Kanner voting "aye". The Mayor declared the main motion carried unanimously, 7/0 all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the extraordinary applicants for the various vacancies, and it is a shame not everyone who applies can be appointed but the Council does its best to appoint the applicant that would do the best job for the community. Council Member Champion noted how clean and organized the City's landfill appeared on a recent visit. Council Member O'Donnell noted the success of the City's leaf pick-up program; stated he hoped the election would be over soon; and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Council Member Vanderhoef echoed previous remarks of the Mayor regarding the excellent applicants for Boards and Commissions; and asked if vacancies were posted to the City's website. City Clerk Karr indicated they were on the City site. In response to Wilburn, Council requested staff inform applicants not appointed to a Board and Commission of specific vacancies that exist on other Boards and Commissions. Council Member Kanner acknowledged the Citizens for Alternatives to the New Jail for their efforts; and noted a recent letter from Bob EIliott regarding the referendum process and urged Council not to lessen the ability for citizens in the process. The Mayor asked that a work session be scheduled to discuss the police issues as they relate to jail issues. City Atty. Dilkes stated regardless of feelings on the initiative or referendum process that are items that could be clarified in the Charter. In response to Pfab, the City Mgr. stated any questions related to City operations or procedures be addressed to him and he'll prepare a report and/or bring in the appropriate staff. Complete Description November 21, 2000 Page 8 The Mayor encouraged citizens to enjoy family and friends on Thanksgiving Day, and be thankful for what we have in this community. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk