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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 7, 2002
Iowa City City Council regular meeting 7:00 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes,
Kart, Voparil, Franklin, Nasby, Moran, O'Malley, Mansfield, Knoche, Lower, Gannon.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 02-42, Side 2; Tape 02-45, Both Sides,
Tape 02-46, Side 1.
Iowa City Kickers representatives Brent DeNeice and Doug Ginsberg
presented a check for $10,000 to the City to demonstrate the continued partnership
with the City for a quality recreational complex devoted to soccer.
The Mayor proclaimed: International Migratory Bird Day - May 11, Jim Walters,
accepting; Police Week - May 12-18; Peace Officers' Memorial Day - May 15;
Historic Preservation Week - May 12-18; Bicycle Month - May 2002, Greg Kovaciny,
current web master, BIC, accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Lincoln
Elementary: Maya Bhattacharjee, Kelly Skallerud, Alex Wiese.
Moved by Vanderhoef, 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 regular meeting of April 16, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Public Library - March
28. Iowa City Telecommunications Commission - March 25. Planning &
Zoning Commission - April 4.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Special Class C Liquor License for, Serendipity Laundry Cafe, Inc.,
dba Serendipity, 702 S. Gilbert St. Class C Beer Permit for Suburban
Investors, LLC, dba Suburban AMOCO - Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk St.
Setting Public Hearings Bk. 127: RES. 02-153, p. 153, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for May 21 TO AMEND THE SECTION 8
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE THE HOMEOWNERSHIP SECTION
FOR IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY SECTION 8 PROGRAM. RES. 02-
154, p. 154, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for May 21 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 1 AND SUNSET STREET
INTERSECTION 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. 02-155, p. 155, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for June 11 ON DANE
ROAD TRUNK SANITARY SEWER 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.
Resolutions, Bk. 127: RES. 02-156, p. 156, APPROVING THE
EXTERIOR SIGNAGE AND FA(~ADE TO THE TRANSIT INTERCHANGE
FACILITY NORTH OF THE OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER AT 27 E.
WASHINGTON STREET. RES. 02-157, p. 157, ACCEPTING WORK FOR
THE STORM SEWER AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
VILLAGE GREEN - PART XVIII, AND DECLARING PUBLIC
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IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR USE. RES. 02-158, p. 158, ACCEPTING
WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER
MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 18 & 40-44 OF
SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, PART 2 AND LOTS 45 & 62 OF SOUTH
POINTE ADDITION, PART 3 AND SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, PART 7,
AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE. RES. 02-159, p. 159, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, HAWKEYE BAY STATES, AND IOWA CITY COFFEE CO.
D/B/A JAVA HOUSE FOR A SIDEWALK CAFL~. RES. 02-160, p. 160,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO A RELEASE, DISCLAIMER AND REAFFIRMATION
REGARDING PROPERTY OWNED BY IHA SENIOR HOUSING LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP LOCATED AT 1259 SHANNON DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 02-161, p. 161, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE AND THREE
MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1109 DEFOREST
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 02-162, p. 162, ACCEPTING PAYMENT
OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM
HARTIG DRUG COMPANY. RES. 02-163, p. 163, ACCEPTING PAYMENT
OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM
PETRO & PROVISIONS. RES. 02-164, p. 164, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM
RUSS' AMOCO SERVICE. RES. 02-165, p. 165, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM HY-
VEE FOOD STORE #1. RES. 02-166, p. 166, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM
AAJAXXX LIQUOR STORE, INC.
Correspondence: Richard Ferguson (ACT) regarding Municipal Bonds.
Amy Jennings (IC/Coralville Jaycees) regarding 2002 Fireworks Funding.
Joan Jehle regarding Habitat for Humanity Groundbreaking. Matt McGrath
regarding Neighborhood Recommendations. Heather MacDonald regarding
EHP Feasibility Study Application. Jeff Goldman regarding Sculptures. Justine
Zimmer regarding Englert Theatre. Julie Tallman regarding Comprehensive
Plan. Thomas Dean regarding Etc. Fire. Rhys Jones regarding Etc. Fire.
Jason Wilson regarding Underage Drinking. Jay Honek regarding lC Airport.
Mark Kuhn regarding CDBG [staff response included]. Renee Gould regarding
Smokefree Restaurant Ordinances. Civil Service Commission regarding Civil
Service Entrance Examination - Police Officer. JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding Installation of 1 HOUR LIMIT 8 AM -5 PM Signs on the
North Side of the 100 Block of Lafayette Street. Installation of a Stop Sign at
the Intersection of Manchester Lane and Court Street. Installation of NO
PARKING 2 AM - 6 AM Signs. Installation of a NO U-TURN Sign on
Southbound Iowa Highway 1 Near the 1-80 Eastbound Off-Ramp. Installation
of On-Street Metered Parking Spaces, Establishment of Parking Meter Terms,
and Modification to Parking Meter Terms of Existing Parking Meters. Doug
Anderson regarding Etc. Fire. Bob Thompson regarding Collateral Damage.
Distributed in Council's April 18 Information Packet: Sally Simpson regarding
Elder Services Funding. Lori Klockau regarding Sand Prairie Preservation.
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Michael Townsend regarding Concerns regarding daughter [staff response
included]. Ann Kantor regarding Quilt Project [Staff response included].
Council Member Kanner noted the public hearing set for the Section 8
Homeownership Program. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mike Porter, owner of The Summit and One-Eyed Jake's appeared regarding
positive ways of conducting a bar business. Robert Lea Grimm appeared regarding
closure of tattoo parlors, and public power. Lori Benz, Senior Center Commissioner,
updated Council on activities at the Center, including budget cuts. Alaina Welsh,
Burns and Burns, requested Council schedule designation of an enterprise zone for
Emerson Point at their next meeting. Council agreed to add the item to the work
session agenda of May 20.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend Section 14-6K-2 of the
Zoning Ordinance, Floodplain Management, in order to remove the requirement for
fill beyond the area of a structure, update various definitions and references, and to
acknowledge the new Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending
the Neighborhood Commercial, CN-1, zone to broaden the uses allowed and to
revise the dimensional requirements and design provisions, be given second vote.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending the
Zoning Code, Article O, Sign Regulations, to permit portable signs in the Central
Business Service, CB-2, Central Business Support, CB-5, and Central Business, CB-
10, zones, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 02-4016, Bk. 45, p.
24, TO CONDITIONALLY REZONE APPROXIMATELY 5.45 ACRES LOCATED AT
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ROHRET ROAD AND PHOENIX DRIVE FROM
RURAL RESIDENTIAL, RR-1, TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL,
RS-5, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 02-4017, Bk. 45, p.
25, CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF 18.2 ACRES FROM LOW
DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-5) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY-5 (OSA-5)
(Hickory Heights), be passed and adopted. 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 RES. 02-167, Bk. 127,
p. 167, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HICKORY HEIGHTS, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent:
None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-168, Bk.
127, p. 168, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION, PART
ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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. 02-169, Bk.
127, p. 169, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION, PART
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TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the proposed Lower Muscatine Road & Highway
6 Urban Renewal Plan. Dan Smith, Iowa City Chamber of Commerce, appeared and
requested his remarks be incorporated into the record for #8, #9 and #10. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to accept correspondence from: Charles Funk, Pat
Guard. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on the proposed Industrial Park Urban Renewal
Plan. Robert Grimm appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to accept
correspondence from: Charles Funk, Pat Guard, and remarks made by Dan Smith
during item #8. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on the proposed Heinz Road Urban Renewal Plan.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from:
Charles Funk, Pat Guard, and remarks made by Dan Smith during item #8.. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2002 Operating
Budget. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-170, Bk. 127,
p. 170, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2002 (AS AMENDED LAST ON 10/23/01 ). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Northside Marketplace Streetscape Project,
Phase I, 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.
The following individuals appeared: Mike Carberry, 715 N. Linn St.; Doug
Alberhasky, 911 Market St.; Robert Lea Grimm; and Tony Christner, 740 Kirkwood
Ave. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from:
Kurt Friese, Steve van der Woude, Barbara van der Woude, David Panther. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Kanner, to adopt RES. 02-171, Bk. 127, p. 171,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTHSlDE MARKETPLACE
STREETSCAPE PROJECT, PHASE I, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Robert Lea Grimm
appeared. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division
of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Kanner, Pfab, Wilburn. Nays: Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the South Sycamore Regional Greenspace
Landscape and Trail 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-172, Bk. 127,
p. 172, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH SYCAMORE
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REGIONAL GREENSPACE LANDSCAPE AND TRAIL 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 Members present.
Mayor Lehman, Mayor Pro-tem Vanderhoef, and Council Member Champion
stated they had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting. Temporary
Mayor Pro tem Pfab now presiding. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Kanner, that
the ordinance amending Title 10, entitled "Use of Public Ways and Property," by
adding Chapter 10, entitled "Chutes and Vaults within the public right-of-way" to
establish a system to regulate the use of chutes and vaults in the public right-of-way,
be given second vote. City Atty. Dilkes noted the in the temporary use section of the
ordinance in accordance with Council discussion on April 16. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 4/0, Lehman, Vanderhoef, Champion absent. The Temporary Mayor
Pro-tem declared the motion carried. Mayor Lehman, Mayor Pro tem Vanderhoef,
and Council Member Champion returned to the meeting. Mayor Lehman now
presiding.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 02-4018, Bk. 45, p.
26, AMENDING TITLE 3, ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES,"
CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES BONDS,
FINES AND PENALTIES," ARTICLE 5, ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL," OF
THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE CERTAIN SOLID WASTE CHARGES, be passed
and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Council Member Wilburn stated he had a conflict of interest and left the room.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-173, Bk. 127, p.
173, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY03 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART OF
IOWA CITY'S 2001-2006 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS) AS AMENDED,
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL
NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE
AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kanner, to amend the Plan to change the
interest rate on the loan for the housing project Garden Prairie from 1% to 3% and
the affordability requirement to be extended to 30 years from the 20 years as it
presently appears. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Bob Burns
and Alaina Welsh, Burns and Burns, appeared. Community Development
Coordinator Nasby present for discussion. Robert Lea Grimm appeared. The Mayor
declared the amendment carried, 5/1, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes:
Vanderhoef, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Champion. Nays: Pfab. Absent: Wilburn.
Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, that the amount of money given to Elder
Services for the Small Repair Program be increased from $5,000 to $40,000 and that
money be deducted from the economic development funds. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the amendment defeated, 2/4,
with the following show of hands: Ayes: Pfab, Kanner. Nays: Vanderhoef, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Champion. Absent: Wilburn. Moved by Champion, seconded by
O'Donnell, to the fund the Elder Services Small Repair Program by eliminating the
Emergency Housing Project feasibility study ($23,400), and the remainder of the
$40,000 be taken from the economic development funds ($11,600). Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Christy Canganelli, Executive Director of
Emergency Housing Project, appeared. The Mayor declared the amendment carried,
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4/2, with the following show of hands: Ayes: Champion, O'Donnell, Lehman,
Vanderhoef. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: Wilburn. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted as amended, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Pfab. Absent:
Wilburn. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence
from: Christina Canganelli, Sandy Pickup. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Wilbum absent. Council Member Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-174, Bk. 127,
p. 174, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $29,100,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS.
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. 02-175, Bk. 127, p.
175, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
FY02 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PROJECT to Equity Contracting for $ 42,611.75.
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. 02-176, Bk.
127, p. 176, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE FIRST AVENUE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - ROCHESTER
AVENUE TO D STREET to L.L. Pelling Company, for $ 479,270.08. The City
Manager updated Council on the current State Budget situation regarding road use
tax allocations. 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. 02-177, Bk.
127, p. 177, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
AGREEMENT FOR THE NORTH DODGE STREET PROJECT STP-1-5(69)--2c-52.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab. Nays:
Kanner. Absent: None.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Human Rights Commission - One
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1,2003. Housing and Community
Development Commission - Three vacancies to fill three year terms. September 1,
2002 - September 1, 2005. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
June 26.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies (due to changes in the
State Code): Airport Zoning Commission: Two vacancies to fill unexpired terms. One
ending December 31,2003 and the other ending December $1,2005. Airpor[ Zoning
Board of Adjustment: One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 3"1,
2003. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 5.
The Mayor noted the vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission for
(Moffitt Cottage District Representative) to fill a three-year term March 29, 2002 -
March 29, 2005, will be readver[ised.
Council Member Kanner noted that the fire insurance rating had been
upgraded from 4 to 3 and that's good for Iowa City business who may see a slight
decrease in insurance costs; noted the great jogging trail at Weatherby Park and
stated he had spoken to Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood regarding putting up
mileage or kilometer measurements. Staff will follow up; reported on the Latino
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conference held on April 27 in Iowa City and thanked John Chaisson for his efforts
and noted City sponsorship from the City Manager's Office, Police Department, and
Human Rights; stated his desire for continued efforts on encouraging the goals of
Governor Vilsack's 20/10 report concerning Latino population in Iowa City, and
asked that the matter be schedule for an upcoming Council meeting. Stall will follow
up; stated the Council had agreed to discuss the present age of consent policy for
police accessibility in the next few weeks; announced his office hours in the Lobby
Conference Room on May 11, from 10:00 to noon.
Council Member Wilburn congratulated Horace Mann instructor Stacey Medd
for being recognized as one of two Teachers of the Year for Iowa City, and Teacher
of the Year for the East-Central Unit of about 30 school districts as well.
Council Member Vanderhoef confirmed that Council had agreed to schedule a
discussion of HOME project funding policy. Majority of Council agreed.
Council Member O'Donnell reviewed the Council discussion the previous
evening concerning the Etc. fire and the decision by Council to send a letter to the
State recommending Administrative sanctions as the most expeditious, and wished
those injured in the fire a quick and complete recovery.
Council Member Champion reminded citizens the Jaycees are still trying to
collect funds for the July 4 fireworks and encouraged contributions; and announced
that her youngest child had graduated college.
Mayor Lehman congratulated Council Member and Crisis Center Director
Wilburn on the successful pancake breakfast held the previous week-end.
Council Member O'Donnell acknowledged the effort of radio station KCJJ in
collecting 8,000 pounds of food and $4000 in donations for this community.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kanner, to adjourn 9:55 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, a~, rs p.~t. y
~-rn~gst W. Lehman, M~3yor
Man'~n K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/16/02
Iowa City City Council Regular meeting 7:00 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed: Equal Pay Day: April 16, Sandy Kunde, Rep. BPW
accepting. Arbor Day: April 26; Crime Victims' Rights Week: April 21 - April 27,
Valerie Kemp accepting; Volunteer Week: April 21 - April 27, Dana Hattin, Crisis
Center Food Bank Director, accepting; Project GREEN Week: April 29 - May 5, Ann
Hease, Steering Committee accepting; Crisis Center Week: April 29 - May 5, Ross
Wilburn, Executive Director accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Horace Mann
Elementary: Claire Paulson (introduced by Cassie Panther), Jose Gomez (introduced
by teachers Stacey Medd and Tim Kemp), Ivan Osinsky (introduced by Abdullah
Awad), and Cassie Panther (introduced by Claire Paulson).
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended as follows,
with separate consideration of item 4(e)2 setting a public hearing for Marketplace
Streetscape Project:
Approval of Official Council Actions for regular meeting of April 2, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Airport Commission:
January 11,2001. Iowa City Airport Commission: August 9, 2001. Iowa City
Board of Appeals: March 18. Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees:
February 28. Iowa City Telecommunications Commission: February 25
Recommendation to Council: Do not change the definition of gross
revenues subject to franchise fees to exclude non-subscriber revenue.
Parks and Recreation Commission: March 13. Planning and Zoning
Commission: March 21. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended
by the City Clerk. New: Class C Liquor License for Lark Restaurant, 1069
Highway 1 West. Renewals: Class C Liquor License for College Street Billiard
Club, 114-116 E. College St. Class C Liquor License for Deadwood, 6 S.
Dubuque St. Outdoor Service Area for Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St. Class C
Liquor License for Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License
for Kitty Hawk, 1012 Gilbert Ct. Class C Liquor License for Parthenon, 320 E.
Burlington St, Class C Liquor License for Sam's Pizza lC, Inc., 321 S. Gilbert
St. Special Class C Liquor License for Panchero's, 32 S. Clinton St. Special
Class C Liquor License for Freshmex Iowa City, LLC, Panchero's Mexican
Grill, 965 S. Riverside Dr. Class A Liquor License for Loyal Order of Moose
Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway 6 E. Class B Beer Permit for Happy Joe's Pizza
& Ice Cream Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert St. Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart #3,
2410 Mormon Trek Blvd. Refund for an unused portion of a Class C Liquor
License for Union Bar, 121 E. College St. RES. 02-137, TO ISSUE DANCE
PERMIT for Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway 6 E.
Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $12,710,438.94 for
the period of March 1 through March 31,2002, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit.
Official Actions
April 16, 2002
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Setting Public Hearings: RES. 02-138, SETTING
PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE FY2002 OPERATING BUDGET.
RES. 02-139, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL
GREENSPACE LANDSCAPE AND TRAIL PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 02-140, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A DECLARATION OF COVENANT FOR
ACCESS, ELECTRIC AND SIGN EASEMENTS FOR AUDITOR'S PARCEL
2002-003. RES. 02-141, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1704 F STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 02- 142, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY
TRANSIT METHANE ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE 2. RES. 02-143,
ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF
RIGHT TO HEARING FROM L & M MIGHTY SHOP, INC., 504 E.
BURLINGTON ST., IOWA CITY. RES. 02-144, ACCEPTING WAIVER OF
RIGHT TO HEARING AND SUSPENDING RETAIL CIGARETTE PERMIT OF
OSCO DRUG STORE, 201 SOUTH CLINTON STREET, IOWA CITY, FORA
PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) DAYS.
Correspondence: Linda Wotlman: Pow Wow. Scott Kading: 13 S Linn
Street. Matthew Show: City and School Salaries. Mike Post: Couches and
Permits for Parties and Kegs. Fred VanAllen: Response regarding Litter.
James Adrian (Atlas World Grill): Sidewalk Caf~ Hours. JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner: Change Nineteen Parking Meters in the Recreation
Center Lot from 10-Hour to 2-Hour Meter Term; Installation of NO PARKING
2AM - 6 AM Signs. Hillary Sale (Neighborhood Housing Relations Task
Force): Update. Distributed in Council's April 4 Information Packet: James
Barrett: Proposal. Stephen Murphy: Jamba Juice. Nate Steele: Hickory Hill
Improvements Costs. Sandford Jaques: Public Power Initiative. Mary Mitchell:
Reception for Brian James. C. Everett Koop: Smoke free Restaurant
Ordinance. Robert Dostal: Moen Project. Helene Hembreiker: Municipal
Electric Utility. Alan Nagel: Camp Cardinal Road.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-145, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NORTHSIDE MARKETPLACE STREETSCAPE
PROJECT, PHASE I, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
John Neff, 2305 MacBride Dr., appeared regarding the procedure for Council
consideration of beer and liquor renewals. LeRoy Bird, 4255 Sycamore St., SE,
appeared regarding legislation banning under 21 from entering bars. Mike Newman
requested Council consideration of banning smoking in all businesses. Julie Spears,
1019 Church, presented survey results of student aged representation on City
Boards and Commissions. Moved and seconded to accept survey results. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for May 7 on an ordinance to
amend Section 14-6K-2 of the Zoning Ordinance, Floodplain Management, in order
to remove the requirement for fill beyond the area of a structure, update various
definitions and references, and to acknowledge the new Flood Insurance Rate Map
(FIRM). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-146, AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, SPECIFICALLY THE SOUTH DISTRICT PLAN, TO
DEPICT THE GENERAL LCOATION OF AN EAST-WEST ARTERIAL STREET,
WHICH WILL CONNECT SOUTH GILBERT STREET TO SCOTT BOULEVARD.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from David Rust and Joy Smith.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt a resolution amending the Comprehensive
Plan to provide for the location of large apartment in new neighborhoods and to
amend the South District Plan land use map to depict multi-family development on
the east side of South Gilbert Street east and south of Napoleon Park. The Mayor
declared the resolution defeated. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from David Rust and Joy Smith, The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 17.64 acres from Interim
Development Single Family (ID-RS) and Interim Development Multi-Family (ID-RM)
to Planned Development Housing Overlay-12 (OPDH-12) to allow 168 dwellings in
18 buildings located on the east side of Gilbert Street south of Napoleon Lane. The
following individuals appeared: LeRoy Bird, 4255 Sycamore St, SE; and Atty. Mike
Pugh, representing the applicant, requested withdrawal of the item for Council
consideration. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from the following
individuals: David Rust and Joy Smith, Cat Fribley, Atty. Mike Pugh, and Gene
Fisher, Keystone Property Management Co. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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
finally passes be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived, and that an
ordinance rezoning 5.45 acres from Rural Residential (RR-1) and Interim
Development Single Family Residential (ID-RS) to Low Density Single Family
Residential (RS-5) located at the northwest corner of Rohret Road and Phoenix Drive
be given second reading at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved
and seconded to give second consideration to the ordinance. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Kevin
Hanick. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Later in the meeting and after further
review by the City Attorney it was determined that a three fourths majority of Council
(six) is needed to waive readings on an ordinance. The item was considered and
voted first consideration after item #8 of the agenda.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Neighborhood
Commercial, CN-1, zone to broaden the uses allowed and to revise the dimensional
requirements and design provisions, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Article
O, Sign Regulations, to permit portable signs in the Central Business Service, CB-2,
Central Business Support, CB-5, and Central Business, CB-10, zones, be given first
vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that an ordinance rezoning 18.2 acres from Low Density
Single-Family, (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay Low Density Single-Family (OSA-5)
and a preliminary sensitive areas development plan for Hickory Heights, a 20-lot
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residential subdivision located west of Scott Boulevard near its intersection with
Dodge Street, be be given second consideration. The following individuals appeared:
Atty. Clemens Erdahl, representing Friends of Hickory Hill Park; Dianne Kaufman,
811 N. Linn, summarized a statement from David Purdy and Stacey VanZante
(Friends of Hickory Hill Park Co-Chairs); LeRoy Bird, 4255 Sycamore St., SE; and
Atty. Mike Pugh, representing the applicant. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Atty. Mike Pugh and David
Purdy and Stacey VanZante, Friends of Hickory Hill Park Co-Chairs. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to May 7 a resolution approving the preliminary
plat of Hickory Heights. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer indefinitely a resolution approving the final plat
of Lindemann Subdivision Part One and resolution approving the final plat of
Lindemann Subdivision Part Two. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-147, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF NAPOLEON HEIGHTS, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the First Avenue Corridor Improvement project -
Rochester Avenue to D Street, 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. 02-148, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT - ROCHESTER AVENUE TO D STREET, 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.
Council Member Wilburn stated he had a conflict of interest and left the room.
A public hearing regarding the FY03 Annual Action Plan, that is a sub-part of Iowa
City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (City Steps), as amended. The following
individgals appeared: Gary Smith, 917 Bowery St., Housing Repair Program through
Elderly Services; Marsha Acord, Associate Director, Wesley Center; Christy
Canganelli, Emergency Housing Project; Kathleen Renquist, HCDC; Charlie
Eastham, President, Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship; and Bob Burns, 319 E.
Washington St., Garden Prairie Project. Community Development Coordinator Nasby
present for discussion. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Joyce
Carman, President Elder Services Board of Directors; Joyce Carman, President,
Susan Boyd, Vice President, and Kenneth Coleman, Board Member of Elder
Services. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor stated Council would be voting on first consideration of an
ordinance rezoning 5.45 acres from Rural Residential (RR-1) and Interim
Development Single Family Residential (ID-RS) to Low Density Single Family
Residential (RS-5) located at the northwest corner of Rohret Road and Phoenix
Drive, previously considered as item #6e. Moved and seconded that the ordinance
be voted upon for first consideration at this time. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Mayor Lehman, Mayor Pro-tem Vanderhoef, and Council Member Champion
stated they had a conflict of interest and left the meeting. Moved and seconded to
appoint City Clerk as Temporary Chairperson for purposes of electing temporary
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Mayor Pro tem. The motion carried. Temporary Chair Karr now presiding. Moved and
seconded to nominate Council Member Pfab as temporary Mayor Pro rem. Hearing
no further nomination temporary chair Karr declared the motion carried. Temporary
Mayor Pro tem Pfab now presiding for the duration of consideration of this item.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 10, entitled "Use of Public
Ways and Property," by adding Chapter 10, entitled "Chutes and Vaults within the
public right-of-way" to establish a system to regulate the use of chutes and vaults in
the public right-of-way be given first vote. Marc Moen, 210 S. Clinton St., appeared.
Temporary Mayor Pro rem Pfab declared the motion carried. Mayor Lehman, Mayor
Pro rem Vanderhoef, and Council Member Champion returned to the meeting. Mayor
Lehman now presiding.
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
to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived and
that ORD. 02-4015, AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND
FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES
AND PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE, TO INCREASE PARKING FEES IN IOWA
CITY, IOWA 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 the ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "City
Finances, Taxation and Fees," chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges
Bonds, Fines and Penalties," Article 5, entitled "Solid Waste Disposal," of the City
Code to increase certain solid waste charges be given second consideration at this
time. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-149, APPROVING THE TERMS ON
WHICH THE CITY WILL PURCHASE A 3-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND ON THE
WEST SIDE OF IOWA CITY ADJACENT TO SLOTHOWER ROAD, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
DOCUMENTATION OF THE SAME.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-150, AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL GREENSPACE LANDSCAPE AND
TRAIL PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-151, DIRECTING SALE OF
$29,100,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-152, AUTHORIZING MAILING AND
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE MORMON TREK BLVD. EXTENSION PROJECT
AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR THE PROJECT; AND SETTING DATE OF
PUBLIC HEARING.
The Mayor announced the current vacancies (due to State Code changes):
Airport Zoning Commission: Two vacancies to fill unexpired terms. One ending
December 31,2003 and the other ending December 31,2005. Airport Zoning Board
of Adjustment: One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2003.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 5.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy on the Historic
Preservation Commission: One vacancy (Moffitt Cottage District Representative) to
fill a three-year term March 29, 2002 - March 29, 2005. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 1.
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Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:30 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
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication - 4~26/02
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
APRIL 16, 2002
Iowa City City Council Regular meeting 7:00 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilbum. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes,
Karr, Franklin, Nasby, O'Malley, Fosse, Long, Spitz, Knoche, Pfohl, Hightshoe.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 02-40 & 02-41, Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed: Equal Pay Day: April 16, Sandy Kunde, Rep. BPW
accepting. Arbor Day: April 26; Crime Victims' Rights Week: April 21 - April 27,
Valerie Kemp accepting; Volunteer Week: April 21 -April 27, Dana Hattin, Crisis
Center Food Bank Director, accepting; Project GREEN Week: April 29 - May 5, Ann
Hease, Steering Committee accepting; Crisis Center Week: April 29 - May 5, Ross
Wilburn, Executive Director accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Horace Mann
Elementary: Claire Paulson (introduced by Cassie Panther), Jose Gomez (introduced
by teachers Stacey Medd and Tim Kemp), Ivan Osinsky (introduced by Abdullah
Awad), and Cassie Panther (introduced by Claire Paulson).
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 as follows, with separate consideration of item 4(e)2 setting a public
hearing for Marketplace Streetscape Project:
Approval of Official Council Actions for regular meeting of April 2, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Airport Commission:
January 11,2001. Iowa City Airport Commission: August 9, 2001. Iowa City
Board of Appeals: March 18. Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees:
February 28. Iowa City Telecommunications Commission: February 25
Recommendation to Council: Do not change the definition of gross
revenues subject to franchise fees to exclude non-subscriber revenue.
Parks and Recreation Commission: March 13. Planning and Zoning
Commission: March 21. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended
by the City Clerk. New: Class C Liquor License for Ambiance, LLC dba Lark
Restaurant, 1069 Highway 1 West. Renewals: Class C Liquor License for
Daverse II, Inc., dba College Street Billiard Club, 114-116 E. College St. Class
C Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque
St. Outdoor Service Area for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, 6 S.
Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for Sports Column Corp., dba Sports
Column, 12 S. Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for Kitty Hawk, Inc., dba
Kitty Hawk, 1012 Gilbert Ct. Class C Liquor License for GMD, Inc., dba
Parthenon, ~,20 E. Burlington St. Class C Liquor License for Sam's Pizza lC
Inc., dba Sam's Pizza lC, Inc., 321 S. Gilbert St. Special Class C Liquor
License for Little Donkey's, Inc., dba Panchero's, 32 S. Clinton St. Special
Class C Liquor License for Freshmex Iowa City, LLC, Panchero's Mexican
Grill, 965 S. Riverside Dr. Class A Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge #1096
Loyal Order of Moose dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway
6 E. Class B Beer Permit for M & T Investments, Inc., dba Happy Joe's Pizza
& Ice Cream Pador, 225 S. Gilbert St. Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart Corp.,
dba DeliMart #3, 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd. Refund for an unused portion of a
Class C Liquor License for Downtown Iowa City Entertainment, LLC, dba
Union Bar, 121 E. College St. RES. 02-137, Bk. 127, p. 137 TO ISSUE
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DANCE PERMIT for Iowa City Lodge #1096 Loyal Order of Moose dba Loyal
Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway 6 E.
Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $12,710,438.94 for
the period of March 1 through March 31,2002, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 127: RES. 02-138, p. 138, SETTING
PUBLIC HEARING for May7 ON AMENDING THE FY2002 OPERATING
BUDGET. RES. 02-139, p.'139, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for May 7 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH SYCAMORE
REGIONAL GREENSPACE LANDSCAPE AND TRAIL PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 127: RES. 02-140, p. 140, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A DECLARATION OF
COVENANT FOR ACCESS, ELECTRIC AND SIGN EASEMENTS FOR
AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2002-003. RES. 02-141, p. 141, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE
OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1704 F STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 02- 142, p. 142, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT METHANE ABATEMENT
PROJECT, PHASE 2. RES. 02-143, p. 143, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM L &
M MIGHTY SHOP, INC., 504 E. BURLINGTON ST., IOWA CITY. RES. 02-
144, p. 144, ACCEPTING WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING AND
SUSPENDING RETAIL CIGARETTE PERMIT OF OSCO DRUG STORE, 201
SOUTH CLINTON STREET, IOWA CITY, FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30)
DAYS.
Correspondence: Linda Wotlman: Pow Wow [staff response included].
Scott Kading: 13 S Linn Street. Matthew Show: City and School Salaries.
Mike Post: Couches and Permits for Parties and Kegs. Fred VanAIlen:
Response regarding Litter. James Adrian (Atlas World Grill): Sidewalk Caf6
Hours. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Change Nineteen Parking Meters
in the Recreation Center Lot from 10-Hour to 2-Hour Meter Term; Installation
of NO PARKING 2AM - 6 AM Signs. Hillary Sale (Neighborhood Housing
Relations Task Force): Update. Distributed in Council's April 4 Information
Packet: James Barrett: Proposal. Stephen Murphy: Jamba Juice. Nate
Steele: Hickory Hill Improvements Costs. Sandford Jaques: Public Power
Initiative. Mary Mitchell: Reception for Brian James. C. Everett Koop: Smoke
free Restaurant Ordinance. Robert Dostal: Moan Project. Helene Hembreiker:
Municipal Electric Utility. Alan Nagel: Camp Cardinal Road.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Kanner, to adopt RES. 02-145, Bk. 127, p. 145,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for May 7 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
NORTHSIDE MARKETPLACE STREETSCAPE PROJECT, PHASE I, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
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Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Pfab,
Wilburn, Champion, Kanner. Nays: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Lehman. Absent: None.
John Neff, 2305 MacBride Dr., appeared regarding the procedure for Council
consideration of beer and liquor renewals. LeRoy Bird, 4255 Sycamore St., SE,
appeared regarding legislation banning under 21 from entering bars. Mike Newman
requested Council consideration of banning smoking in all businesses. Julie Spears,
1019 Church, presented survey results of student aged representation on City
Boards and Commissions. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
survey results. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for May
7 on an ordinance to amend Section 14-6K-2 of the Zoning Ordinance, Floodplain
Management, in order to remove the requirement for fill beyond the area of a
structure, update various definitions and references, and to acknowledge the new
Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-146, Bk.
127, p. 46, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, SPECIFICALLY THE
SOUTH DISTRICT PLAN, TO DEPICT THE GENERAL LCOATION OF AN EAST-
WEST ARTERIAL STREET, WHICH WILL CONNECT SOUTH GILBERT STREET
TO SCOTT BOULEVARD. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion,
Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded
by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from David Rust and Joy Smith. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt a resolution
amending the Comprehensive Plan to provide for the location of large apartment in
new neighborhoods and to amend the South District Plan land use map to depict
multi-family development on the east side of South Gilbert Street east and south of
Napoleon Park. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the resolution defeated, 2/5, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kanner, Lehman, Pfab, Wilburn, Champion.
Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef to accept
correspondence from David Rust and Joy Smith. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A majority of Council
requested that the matter of amending the Comprehensive Plan be scheduled for an
upcoming Council work session.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 17.64 acres from Interim
Development Single Family (ID-RS) and Interim Development Multi-Family (ID-RM)
to Planned Development Housing Overlay-12 (OPDH-12)to allow 168 dwellings in
15 buildings located on the east side of Gilbert Street south of Napoleon Lane. The
following individuals appeared: LeRoy Bird, 4255 Sycamore St, SE; and Atty. Mike
Pugh, representing the applicant, requested withdrawn of the item for Council
consideration. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to accept correspondence
from the following individuals: David Rust, Joy Smith, Cat Fribley, Atty. Mike Pugh,
and Gene Fisher, Keystone Property Management Co. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the ordinance
had been withdrawn, and no further action would be taken by the Council.
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Moved by Wilbum, 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 finally passes be suspended, the first consideration
and vote be waived, and that an ordinance rezoning 5.45 acres from Rural
Residential (RR-1) and Interim Development Single Family Residential (ID-RS) to
Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) located at the northwest corner of
Rohret Road and Phoenix Drive be given second reading at this time. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays; Kanner, Pfab. Moved
by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to give second consideration to the ordinance.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call
vote. Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilbum. Nays: Kanner,
Pfab. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to accept correspondence from
Kevin Hanick. The Mayor declared the motion carried, unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Later in the meeting and after further review by the City Attorney it
was determined that a three fourths majority of Council (six) is needed to waive
readings on an ordinance. The item was considered and voted first consideration
after item #8 of the agenda.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, that the ordinance amending the
Neighborhood Commercial, CN-1, zone to broaden the uses allowed and to revise
the dimensional requirements and design provisions, be given first vote. 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
the Zoning Code, Article O, Sign Regulations, to permit portable signs in the Central
Business Service, CB-2, Central Business Support, CB-5, and Central Business, CB-
10, zones, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Pfab, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner,
Lehman. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, 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 finally passes be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that an ordinance rezoning 18.2 acres from
Low Density Single-Family, (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay Low Density Single-
Family (OSA-5) and a preliminary sensitive areas development plan for Hickory
Heights, a 20-lot residential subdivision located west of Scott Boulevard near its
intersection with Dodge Street, be voted on for final passage at this time. The
following individuals appeared: Atty. Clemens Erdahl, representing Friends of
Hickory Hill Park; Dianne Kaufman, 811 N. Linn, summarized a statement from David
Purdy and Stacey VanZante (Friends of Hickory Hill Park Co-Chairs); LeRoy Bird,
4255 Sycamore St., SE; and Atty. Mike Pugh, representing the applicant. The Mayor
declared the motion to expedite defeated, 4/3, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Pfab, Champion,
Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to give second
consideration of ordinance at this time. Affirmative roll call vote, 7/0, Pfab abstaining.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0 (in accordance with RES.
00-117), all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Atty. Mike Pugh and David Purdy and
Stacey VanZante, Friends of Hickory Hill Park Co-Chairs. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to May 7 a resolution
approving the preliminary plat of Hickory Heights. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer indefinitely a
resolution approving the final plat of Lindemann Subdivision Par-[ One and resolution
approving the final plat of Lindemann Subdivision Part Two. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 02-147, Bk. 127, p.
147, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF NAPOLEON HEIGHTS, IOWA
CITY, IOWA, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the First Avenue Corridor Improvement project -
Rochester Avenue to D Street, 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. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Individual Council
Members expressed their views.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-148, p. 127, p.
148, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE
CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - ROCHESTER AVENUE TO D STREET,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND
FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
The City Atty. stated after further review it was determined that a three fourths
majority of Council (six) is needed to waive readings on an ordinance. Therefore,
Council will not be able to expedite consideration of previous item #6e, per the
request from Kevin Hanick, rezoning northwest corner of Rohret Road and
Phoenix Drive. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be
voted upon for first consideration at this time. Council Member Kanner requested
more time to review the matter prior to voting. The Mayor stated the item will be
considered for first consideration after the next item (item #8) on the agenda.
Council Member Wilbum stated he had a conflict of interest and left the room.
A public hearing regarding the FY03 Annual Action Plan, that is a sub-part of Iowa
City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (City Steps), as amended. The following
individuals appeared: Gary Smith, 917 Bowery St., Housing Repair Program through
Elderly Services; Marsha Acord, Associate Director, Wesley Center; Christy
Canganelli, Emergency Housing Project; Kathleen Renquist, HCDC; Charlie
Eastham, President, Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship; and Bob Burns, 319 E.
Washington St., Garden Prairie Project. Community Development Coordinator Nasby
present for discussion. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kanner, to accept
correspondence from Joyce Carman, President Elder Services Board of Directors;
Joyce Carman, President, Susan Boyd, Vice President, and Kenneth Coleman,
Board Member of Elder Services. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent. Council Member Wilburn returned to the meeting.
The Mayor stated Council would be voting on first consideration of an
ordinance rezoning 5.45 acres from Rural Residential (RR-1) and Interim
Development Single Family Residential (ID-RS) to Low Density Single Family
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Residential (RS-5) located at the northwest corner of Rohret Road and Phoenix
rive. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be voted
u for first consideration at this time. Affirmative roll vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Lehman, Mayor Pro-tem Vanderhoef, and Council Member Chan
stated conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting. M by
O'Donnell, ,nded by Kanner, to appoint City Clerk as Temporary for
purposes of ~g temporary Mayor Pro tem. The motion carried unanir 7/0,
all Council present. Temporary Chair Karr now presiding, by
Kanner, seconded nominate Council Member Pfab as rem Mayor
Pro tem. nomination temporary chair Karr d motion
carried unanimousl, )ion, Lehman, Vanderhoef, absent. ¥
Mayor Pro rem Pfab now for the duration of considerati~ of this item.
Moved by O'Donnell, by Wilburn that the ordinance Title 10,
entitled "Use of Public Wa, Property," by adding Chapte~ entitled "Chutes
and Vaults within the public to establish a syste to regulate the use of
chutes and vaults in the public be g Marc Moen, 210 S.
Clinton St., appeared regarding e 4f of the ordinance reference that City
approval could be withdrawn with notice. City Dilkes will review the
language prior to Council voting consideration ext meeting.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous Ch~ )ion, Vanderhoef, absent.
Temporary Mayor Pro tem Pfab~ motion ~rried. Mayor Lehman, Mayor
Pro tern Vanderhoef, and Council returned to the meeting. Mayor
Lehman now presiding.
Moved by Kanner, seconded by Champ to give second consideration to
the ordinance increase parking fees. ion, the seconder withdrew and
the motion died for lack of a second. Moved -lerhoef, seconded by Wilburn,
that the rule requiring ordinances to be consi voted on for final passage at
two Council Meetings prior to the ~g finally passed be
suspended, the second consideration I and that ORD. 02-4015,
Bk. 45, p. 23, AMENDING TITLE FINANCES, TA~TION AND FEES,"
CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES 'ES, CHARGES,~3ONDS, FINES AND
PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE, INCREASE PARKING FEES IN IOWA CITY,
IOWA be voted on for final passage this time. Parking and T~ransit Director Fowler
present for discussion. Individual ~ncil Members expressed ~eir views. The
Mayor declared the motion card, with the following divisior~of roll call vote:
Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab."~lays: Kanner.
Absent: None. Moved seconded by O'Donnell, that~e ordinance be
adopted roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Ma, ~nce adopted.
Moved by Wilburn ~conded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be consid~and voted on for final passage at two Coun(~il Meetings
prior to the meeting at,it is to be finally passed be suspended, the ~econd
consideration and and that the ordinance amending Title 3, entitled
"City Finances and Fees," chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges Bonds, Fi and Penalties," Article 5, entitled "Solid Waste Disposal," of
the City Code to certain solid waste charges be voted on for final passage
at this time. :1 the motion defeated, 5/2, with the following division
of roll call vote Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays:
Pfab, Kanner by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kanner that the ordinance be
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given second consideration at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 02-149, Bk.
127, p, 149, APPROVING THE TERMS ON WHICH THE CITY WILL PURCHASE A
3-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND ON THE WEST SIDE OF IOWA CITY ADJACENT TO
SLOTHOWER ROAD, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST DOCUMENTATION OF THE SAME. City Engr. Fosse present
for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion to adopt RES. 02-150, Bk. 127, p.
45, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL GREENSPACE
LANDSCAPE AND TRAIL PROJECT. 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. 02-151, Bk. 127, p.
151, DIRECTING SALE OF $29,100,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS to RBC
Dain Rauscher Inc. Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion to adopt RES. 02-152, Bk. 127, p.
152, AUTHORIZING MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO
COMMENCE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE
MORMON TREK BLVD. EXTENSION PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY
FOR THE PROJECT; AND SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING for May 21. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays:
Kanner. Absent: None.
The Mayor announced the current vacancies (due to State Code changes):
Airport Zoning Commission: Two vacancies to fill unexpired terms. One ending
December 31,2003 and the other ending December 31,2005. Airport Zoning Board
of Adjustment: One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2003.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 5.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy on the Historic
Preservation Commission: One vacancy (Moffitt Cottage District Representative) to
fill a three-year term March 29, 2002 - March 29, 2005. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 1.
Council Member Kanner announced a series of events happening for Earth
Week 2002; stated the Senior Center was seeking nomination for the 2002 Senior
Distinction Award, and nominations must be received by April 19.
Council Member Wilburn thanked the City Manager and Finance Director for
helping the Council make decisions necessary for securing a Aaa bond rating for the
recent bond sale.
Council Member Champion requested Council schedule discussion of
committing to the opening of First Avenue on a specific date. The matter will be
scheduled.
City Mgr. Atkins stated the Economic Development meeting scheduled for
Thursday morning (April 18) had been cancelled; and asked Council schedule an
upcoming work session to discuss the $40,000 budget reduction at the Senior
Center. Council directed staff to schedule the discussion.
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Council Member Kanner requested a copy of the proposed agreement with
Elder Services for Senior Dining; and noted discussion should be scheduled on the
ground rules/procedure for Council discussion of public power possibilities. Staff will
provide a memo on the public power discussion.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adjourn 10:30 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk