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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 13,2006
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
Franklin, Trueblood. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-50, Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed Homeownership Month - June 2006. Those accepting were:,
Fair Housing Administrator of Iowa City Assn. of Realtors Deanne Miller, Fair Housing
Administrator of Iowa City Assn. of Realtors Leanne Tyson, Executive Director of the Iowa
City Assn. of Realtors Cheryl Nelson and Iowa City Housing Authority representative Deb
Briggs; Pride Month - June 2006, Michael Neice, Member of the Pride Committee accepting;
Roberts Dairy Day - June 11, 2006.
Duke McGrath, President of the Public Library Friends Foundation and Patty
McCarthy, Development Director of the Library presented a $100,000 check to the City as
part of the pledge repayment program.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended and to delete from the Consent Calendar and consider as separate items 4d(4) a
resolution of intent to approve a third amendment to a purchase agreement between the City
of Iowa City and Wal-Mart, and 4d(5) a resolution of intent to approve a fourth amendment to
a purchase agreement between the City of Iowa City and Wal-Mart:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: May 15, Special Council Work Session; May 23, Special Council Work
Session; May 23, Special Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Planning
and Zoning Commission - April 20, 2006; Telecommunications Commission - April 24,
2006; Civil Service Commission - May 26, 2006; Youth Advisory Commission - April
13,2006
Recommendation to Council: Approve the by-laws as presented. This item
should be referred to the Rules Committee for review.
Youth Advisory Commission - April 20, 2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - May
18, 2006; Historic Preservation Commission - May 4, 2006.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class E Liquor License for Iowa CVS Pharmacy, LLC, dba CVS Pharmacy
#8547,2425 Muscatine Ave. Renewal: Special Class C Liquor License for Zio
Johno's, Inc., dba Zio Johno's Spaghetti House, 953 S Riverside Dr.; Class B Beer
Permit for Hawk-Eye Pizza, LLC, dba Pizza Hut #4358, 1926 Keokuk St.; Class C
Liquor License for Dublin Underground, Inc., dba Dublin Underground, 5 S. Dubuque
St.; Class C Liquor License for 808 Restaurant & Night Club, Inc., dba 808
Restaurant & Night Club, Inc., 121 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for GFP Inc.,
dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 West; Outdoor Service Area for GFP
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Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 West; Class C Beer Permit for EI
Paso Tienda y Taqueria, Inc., dba EI Paso the Mexican Store, 609 Hollywood Blvd.;
Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #422,513 S. Riverside Dr.;
RES. 06-168, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS to CVS/Pharmacy, LLC dba
CVS/Pharmacy #8539,201 S. Clinton S1. and CVS/Pharmacy #8547,2425
Muscatine Ave.; Temporary transfer of license for Sam's Pizza IC, Inc., dba Sam's
Pizza IC, Inc., to 301% Kirkwood Ave.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 06-169, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 940 LONGFELLOW COURT AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JUNE 27, 2006; RES. 06-170, INTENT TO CONVEY 426 BAYARD
STREET, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR JUNE
27,2006; RES. 06-171, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 27, 2006, ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIDGE ROAD WATER MAIN BORING 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. 06-172, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 27, 2006,
REGARDING THE INTENT TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
GROUNDS FOR DESSERT COFFEEHOUSE, INC. FOR THE LEASE OF
APPROXIMATELY 2,460 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED
WITHIN THE COURT STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER. RES. 06-173, INTENT
TO CONVEY AN EASEMENT TO QWEST FOR UTILITY LINES AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR JUNE 27, 2006.
Resolutions: RES. 06-174, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT
UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2420 BITTERSWEET
COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-175, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 MULLIN STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-176, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR BROOKWOOD POINTE FIRST ADDITION, AND
DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE;
RES. 06-177, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 8' TRAIL LOCATED ON OUTLOT
"A" OF LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION - PART ONE AND OUTLOT "I" OFLlNDEMANN
SUBDIVISION - PART THREE, AND FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC SIDEWALK
IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED IN LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION - PART ONE AND
LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION - PART THREE, AND DECLARING THESE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 06-178,
RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 05-166, regarding the appointment
of Dan Clay as non-voting advisory member to the Airport Commission.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of
one parking meter and installation of two NO PARKING 2am - 6 am TOW AWAY
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ZONE LOADING ZONE 15 MINUTE LIMIT 8am - 2 am signs; Robert Burns regarding
Proposed Sidewalk Cafe at 100 S. Linn St.; Naftaly Stramer regarding Parking at the
Art and Jazz Festivals; Debra DeLaet and Todd Knoop regarding City Park pool; Katy
Maher regarding Rental complaint [Staff response included]; Tish Brorby regarding
Thank you to 911 operators; Rick Kaster regarding AOL News-Town of Hercules
Blocks Wal-Mart; Patti Kemper(x3) regarding Farmers Market Concern [Staff response
included. Other documentation previously distributed 5/25 Information Packet]; Colette
LaFortune Pogue regarding Preservation of Montgomery-Butler House; Stacey Green
regarding Proposed transit route changes [Staff response included]; Katy Brown
regarding Residential Disturbances [Staff response included]; Shelly Cronbaugh
regarding Tornado alarm testing; Austin Baeth regarding Late-night bus service;
Dubuque Road sidewalk and traffic concerns letters from Ariana Betenbender, Lance
Platz, Ellen Roan, Larry Betenbender, Ginny Kirschling; Laura Stern regarding
Thatcher Mobile Home Park [Previously distributed in 5/25 and 6/1 Information
*Packets]; Paul Show: Late Night Bus Service.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-179, INTENT TO
APPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND WAL-tylART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST FOR
APPROXIMATELY 21.76 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING WITHIN LOTS 10 THROUGH 17
OF NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION AND LOTS 2, THROUGH 4 OF THE
NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION - PART TWO, AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JUNE 27, 2006. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes:
Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Bailey, Champion, Correia. Absent: None.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt a resolution of intent to approve a
fourth amendment to a purchase agreement between the City of Iowa City and Wal-Mart Real
Estate Business Trust for approximately 21.76 acres of property lying within lots 10 through
17 of North Airport Development Subdivision and lots 2, through 4 of the North Airport
Development Subdivision - Part two, and setting a public hearing for June 27, 2006.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Gary Sanders and Bob Downer, atty. for
Wal-Mart appeared. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated, 3/4, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Elliott. Nays: Bailey, Champion,
Correia, Wilburn. Absent: None.
Senior Center Commissioner Bob Engle,725 Bradley Street, updated Council on
activities at the Center. Gary Sanders, reminded citizens of the Board of Adjustment meeting
scheduled for June 14 with one subject on the agenda relating to Wal-Mart building on a flood
plain. Kevin Perez, 161 Columbia Drive, appeared regarding garbage removal in the
downtown area and recycling.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for June 27 on an
ordinance rezoning 6,750 square feet of property located at 619 Kirkwood Avenue from Low
Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) Zone to Commercial Office (CO-1) Zone (REZ06-
*Revised 6/26/06
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ZONE LOADING ZONE 15 MINUTE LIMIT 8am - 2 am signs; Robert Burns regarding
Pro sed Sidewalk Cafe at 100 S. Linn St.; Naftaly Stramer regarding Parking at the
Art an Jazz Festivals; Debra Delaet and Todd Knoop regarding City Park pool; Katy
Maher r arding Rental complaint [Staff response included]; Tish Brorby regarding
Thank yo \to 911 operators; Rick Kaster regarding AOL News-Town of Hercules
Blocks Wal~art; Patti Kemper(x3) regarding Farmers Market Concern [Staff response
included. Oth~ documentation previously distributed 5/25 Information Packet]; Colette
LaFortune pogiJe regarding Preservation of Montgomery-Butler House; Stacey Green
regarding Propo~d transit route changes [Staff response included]; Katy Brown
regarding Residen~1 Disturbances [Staff response in uded]; Shelly Cronbaugh
regarding Tornado a rm testing; Austin Baeth regar. ing Late-night bus service;
Dubuque Road sidew k and traffic concerns lette from Ariana Betenbender, Lance
Platz, Ellen Roan, Larry etenbender, Ginny Kir hling; Laura Stern regarding
Thatcher Mobile Home P k [Previously distrib ted in 5/25 and 6/1 Information
Packets]; Paul Snow: late 'ght Bus Servic
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 10, all Coun . Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by V derh f, to adopt RES. 06-179, INTENT TO
APPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO P; CHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND WAL-MART REAL E ATE BUSINESS TRUST FOR
APPROXIMATELY 21.76 ACRES OF PR P TY LYING WITHIN LOTS 10 THROUGH 17
OF NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT UB VISION AND LOTS 2, THROUGH 4 OF THE
NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT S BDIVISI N - PART TWO, AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JUNE 27, 2006. Indi idual Counc Members expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the resolution adop d, 4/3, with the ollowing division of voice vote: Ayes:
Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wil urn. Nays: Bailey, Champion, Correia. Absent: None.
Moved by Elliott, seconde by O'Donnell, to ado a resolution of intent to approve a
fourth amendment to a purchas agreement between the ity of Iowa City and Wal-Mart Real
Estate Business Trust for appr ximately 21.76 acres of pro erty lying within lots 10 through
17 of North Airport Develop nt Subdivision and lots 2, thro h 4 of the North Airport
Development Subdivision - art two, and setting a public hea . g for June 27,2006.
Individual Council Member. expressed their views. Gary Sand s and Bob Downer, atty. for
Wal-Mart appeared. The ayor declared the resolution defeated, 14, with the following
division of roll call vote: 'Ayes: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Elliott. Na : Bailey, Champion,
Correia, Wilburn. Abs t: None.
Senior Center ommissioner Bob Engle,725 Bradley Street, u dated Council on
activities at the Cen r. Gary Sanders, reminded citizens of the Board of Adjustment meeting
scheduled for June 4 with one subject on the agenda relating to Wal-Mart building on a flood
plain. Kevin Pere ,161 Columbia Drive, appeared regarding garbage removal in the
downtown area a d recycling.
Moved b Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for June 27 on an
ordinance rezo ing 6,750 square feet of property located at 619 Kirkwood Avenue from Low
Density Singl -Family Residential (RS-5) Zone to Commercial Office (CO-1) Zone (REZ06-
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00012) (Teague). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for June 27 on an
ordinance rezoning 10.38 acres of property located on S. Gilbert Street, South of Highway 6
and North of Southgate Avenue from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) Zone to Community
Commercial (CC-2) Zone (REZ05-00022). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for June 27 on
an ordinance rezoning 20.79 acres of property located on Lower West Branch Road, west of
Taft Avenue from Interim Development Single-Family Residential (ID-RS) Zone to Low
Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) Zone (REZ06-00013) (Stone Bridge Estates). The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to set a public hearing for June 27 on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to clarify certain specific provisions within Article
2B, Multi-Family Residential Zones, Article 2C, Commercial Zones, Article 20, Industrial and
Research Zones, Article 4b, Minor Modifications, Variances, Special Exceptions, and
Provisional Uses, Article 5A, Off Street Parking and loading standards, and Article 8A,
General Definitions. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for June 27 on an
ordinance vacating Dane Road South of Highway 1. (VAC06-00002). The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to set a public hearing for June 27 on an
ordinance vacating a portion of Old West Benton Street. (Professional Muffler) (VAC06-
00003). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for June 27 on a
resolution vacating portions of Ruppert Road within Aviation Commerce Park North (VAC06-
00004). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-180, INTENT TO
CONVEY THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN AN ALLEY IN BLOCK 27 LYING BETWEEN SOUTH
CLINTON AND SOUTH DUBUQUE STREETS TO THE NORTH OF BENTON STREET, TO
JOHNSON COUNTY, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR
JUNE 27, 2006. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/0/1, Correia abstaining due to
a conflict of interest.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, 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. 06-4212, CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF
11.36 ACRES FROM GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (1-1) TO HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (1-2) FOR
PROPERTIES LOCATED EAST OF RIVERSIDE DRIVE, be voted on for final passage at this
time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, Vanderhoef voting "no". Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The
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Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, Vanderhoef voting "no". Moved by Champion,
seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence from Don Hilsman. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, 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. 06-4213, REZONING THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES ASSOCIATED WITH
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA TO INSTITUTIONAL PUBLIC (P2): 511 SOUTH MADISON STREET
AND 620 AND 624 SOUTH MADISON STREET FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) TO
INSTITUTIONAL PUBLIC (P2); LOTS 14 AND 15 IN GRAND AVENUE COURT ADDITION
AND 320 MELROSE AVENUE FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
(RS-8) TO P2; LOT 4 IN MELROSE COURT ADDITION, 223 LUCON DRIVE, 609 MELROSE
AVENUE, AND 3 OAK PARK COURT, FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) TO P2; 322 NORTH CLINTON FROM PLANNED HIGH DENSITY
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (PRM) TO P2; 430 AND 530 NORTH CLINTON FROM HIGH
DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-44) TO P2; AND OLD CAPITOL MALL FROM
CENTRAL BUSINESS (CB-10) TO P2/CB-10,be voted on for final passage at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, 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. 06-4214, REZONING THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES ASSOCIATED WITH
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO
NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P1) AND THE IOWA NATIONAL GUARD TO INSTITUTIONAL
PUBLIC (P2): BENTON HILL PARK, WHISPERING MEADOWS WETLAND PARK, OUTLOT
ASSOCIATED WITH EAST HILL SUBDIVISION, OUTLOT ASSOCIATED WITH
LONGFELLOW MANOR, AND OUTLOT ASSOCIATED WITH WALDEN WOOD PART 9
FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO P1; PROPERTIES
ASSOCIATED WITH GLENDALE PARK, HUNTER'S RUN PARK, WINDSOR RIDGE PARK,
GRANT WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND IRVING B. WEBER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) TO P1; PROPERTIES
ASSOCIATED WITH WEATHERBY PARK AND THE SYCAMORE GREENWAY TRAIL
FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS) TO P1;
PROPERTIES ASSOCIATED WITH COURT HILL TRAIL FROM MEDIUM DENSITY MUL TI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-20) TO P1; AND PROPERTIES ASSOCIATED WITH
HARLOCKE HILL PARK FROM OVERLAY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT/HIGH DENSITY
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (OPD/RM-44) TO P1; AND FIRE STATION #4 AT THE
INTERSECTION OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND NORTH DODGE STREET FROM RURAL
RESIDENTIAL (RR-1) TO P1; AND PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
MELROSE AVENUE, WEST OF HIGHWAY 218 FROM P1 TO INSTITUTIONAL PUBLIC (P2),
be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
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Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded
by Correia, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance vacating the alley
located north of Benton Street between Clinton Street and Dubuque Street (VAC06-00001)
(Johnson County), be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0/1
Correia abstaining due to a conflict of interest.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-181, APPROVING
THE FINAL PLAT OF CARDINAL RIDGE - PART THREE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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. 06-182, APPROVING
THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HOLLYWOOD MANOR, PART 9, 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 Bailey, to consider a recommendation to the
Johnson County Board of Supervisors for approval of rezoning of 4.34 acres of property
located in fringe area a on the South side of Linder Road NE from R, Residential to County A,
Agricultural. (CZ06-00001) (Agudas Achim cemetery). The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 2667 Indigo Court to a Public Housing Program Tenant. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-183, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2667 INDIGO COURT TO A
PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 617 Brookside Drive to a Public Housing Program Tenant. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-184, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 617 BROOKSIDE DRIVE TO A
PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 2673 Indigo Court to a Public Housing Program Tenant. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-185, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2673 INDIGO COURT TO A
PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing a lease agreement for the lease
of the building located at 2401 Scott Boulevard to Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity. No one
appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-186, AUTHORIZING A
LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE LEASE OF THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 2401 SCOTT
BOULEVARD TO IOWA VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, and the agreement amended
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with the words "at least" inserted into item 7 regarding the days and hours of operation.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted with the amended agreement.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement between
the City of Iowa City and Westside Automotive L.L.C. for an undeveloped .95 acre parcel of
property located on the North side of Highway 1 West between the Mormon Trek Boulevard
and Dane Road intersections, and disposal of said parcel in accordance therewith. No one
appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-187, APPROVING A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WESTSIDE
AUTOMOTIVE L.L.C. FOR AN UNDEVELOPED .95 ACRE PARCEL OF PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 1 WEST BETWEEN THE MORMON TREK
BOULEVARD AND DANE ROAD INTERSECTIONS, AND DISPOSAL OF SAID PARCEL IN
ACCORDANCE THEREWITH. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance amending Title 9,
entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 4, entitled "Parking Regulations," Section 15,
entitled "Library Parking" to require Library patron parking signage to notify the driver that the
Library hours are posted on the Library door, be given first vote. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. .
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 9,
entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 4, entitled "Parking Regulations," and Chapter
5, entitled "Parking Meter Zones and Parking Lots" to limit parking in streets and ramps for
their intended purpose, be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. .
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, 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. 06-4215, AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS,"
CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "ANIMAL CONTROL" AND TITLE 10, ENTITLED "PUBLIC WAYS
AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 9, ENTITLED "PARKS AND RECREATION REGULATIONS, "
TO ALLOW DOGS TO BE OFF LEASH IN THORNBERRY OFF-LEASH DOG PARK, be
voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by
Correia, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-188, ESTABLISHING
DAILY FEES FOR THE THORNBERRY OFF-LEASH DOG PARK. Beth Shields, President
of JC Dog Pac, present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-189, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY DOG PAC
FOR JOINT MAINTENANCE OF AND SHARING REVENUES GENERATED FROM
THE THORNBERRY OFF-LEASH DOG PARK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 8,
entitled "Police regulations," Chapter 6, entitled "Persons under Eighteen Years of Age," by
repealing Section 1 B because the State has enacted a more comprehensive education
provision, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-190, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 94-292, approving an application fee to administer cigarette employee
education materials. 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. 06-191, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 94-255 AND ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR DANCING
PERMITS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 06-192, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE
LEASE OF APPROXIMATELY 760 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED
WITHIN THE COURT STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER. 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. 06-193, DIRECTING
SALE OF $6,265,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2006A. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-194, DIRECTING SALE
OF $1,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, TAXABLE SERIES 2006B. 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. 06-195,
AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $ 6,265,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2006A AND $1,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
TAXABLE SERIES 2006B 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-196, APPROVING THE
VANTAGECARE RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN, A RETIREE MEDICAL AND
DENTAL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 06-197, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2006 ASPHALT OVERLAY
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PROJECT to L.L. Pelling Company for $ 456,253.30. The City Manager recommended
award minus one project for a total of $351 ,000. The City Attorney recommended awarding
as presented and staff initiates a change order. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-198, ADOPTING AN
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW
REMOVAL, SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND DIRECTING
THE CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR
COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, approving the appointment of Austin
Baeth as the student liaison and Abigail Volland as the alternate from the University of Iowa
Student Government (UISG) to the City Council June 13, 2006 until May 1,2007. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. UISG
representatives Baeth and Volland thanked Council for the opportunity. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Addison Stark and Austin
Baeth. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
The Mayor announced the current vacancies: Housing and Community Development
Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending September 1, 2009; Library,
Board of Trustees to fill an unexpired term ending July 1,2007. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2006.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Telecommunications
Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 13, 2007; Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2006.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to appoint Tim Toomey, 526 N. Linn
Street, to the Historic Preservation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 29,
2009. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
The Mayor abstained due to conflict of interest on the next item. Mayor Pro tem Bailey
presiding. Moved by Elliott, seconded by Champion, to make the following appointments to
boards and commissions: Marcy DeFrance, 2222 Hazel Ct., to the to the Housing and
Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired term plus a three-year term ending
September 1, 2009, and Holly Jane Hart, 228 S. Summit Street, to the Housing and
Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2007.
The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0/1, Wilburn abstaining due
to a conflict of interest. Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting.
The Mayor noted that the following vacancies would be readvertised: Airport Zoning
Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2006 and Airport Zoning
Commission to fill a six-year term January 1, 2006 - December 31,2011.
[Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to
advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional
publication costs will be incurred.]
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Council Member Elliott reminded Council that in discussing Wal-Mart in the coming
weeks to remember that the majority of the Iowa City populations wants Wal-Mart here; and
shared frustrations with the City signs regulations; and reported on sharing of birthday cake
with neighbors.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey noted that the mutt mitt dispenser near North Market Square
had been empty for sometime and questioned restocking procedures. Parks & Recreation
Director Trueblood present for discussion.
Council Member Vanderhoef stated her earlier request for a discussion on poplars and
use in beautifying river banks and water quality issues, and questioned if parks had ever
considered planting poplars in Mesquakie Park. The City Manager stated he had asked
Public Director Fosse for a report. Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood stated he would
follow up.
Council Member O'Donnell agreed with earlier remarks made by Council Member
Elliott concerning Wal-Mart and the City's sign regulations; and noted the contribution of
Dean Thornberry to the new Dog Park and suggested Dean's dog, Boulder, be provided a life
time exemption for the fees.
Council Member Champion noted the number of businesses damaged by the tornado
and questioned whether the City could do something to help them since their insurance
wouldn't cover it. Mayor Pro tem Bailey suggested talking about it at the next Economic
Development meeting; requested information on the City taking over the trash and recycling
downtown. The City Manager will provide an update on the current program; requested that
the current policy that owner leased homes sold would not be replaced be added to future
housing discussions.
Council Member Correia requested information on offering recycling to apartments and
condos. The City Manager will provide information on past attempts; and reported on her
attendance at the Diversity and Inclusion Initiative in Cedar Rapids, and encouraged to get
more involved with the Diversity Focus organization sponsoring the event.
Mayor Wilburn congratulated the Mormon Trek Heritage Society for hosting the Iowa
City Sesquicentennial Commemoration of the Mormon Handcart launching; invited citizens to
the Pride Festival at College Green Park the week-end of June 17; and wished all fathers a
Happy Father's Day.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to adjourn meeting at 8:30 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all uncil Members resent.
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MEMORANDUM
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Date: May 23, 2006
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Special Council Work Session, May 15, 2006, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Voparil, Dilkes, Long, Boothroy, Franklin, Rackis, Long
Tapes: 06-43, Both Sides; 06-44, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
HOUSING DISCUSSION - SCATTERED SITE RECOMMENDATIONS
Council reviewed the recommendations distributed most recently in the information packet of
April 27, starting with # 1, page 4 of eight pages. Community Development Coordinator Long
and past Taskforce Chair Matt Hayek present for discussion. Council requested the following:
. Number of shelter and transitional beds
. Inventory being maximized
. Update on single room occupancy
. Explore School district data available on people coming into or leaving the district
The Mayor summarized discussion as follows: interest in # 3, educational campaign; # 6,
committing resources; and # 8 encouraging affordable housing.
Council agreed to continue discussion to the 6:30 work session on June 12, and directed staff to
prepare the agenda for that work session to include the continued housing discussion and then
the regular work session agenda to enable Council to begin discussions of other work session
items later the 12th; a special work session to finish up items would be scheduled for 5:30 June
13th.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined with work session agendas and City Manager to
provide summary memo of discussion. (Atkins)
Meeting adjourned 8:40 PM.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: May 23, 2006
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, May 23, 2006, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion (arrived 5:15), Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Dilkes, Helling, Karr, Davidson, Moran, Morris, Rocca, Williams
Tapes: 06-40, Side 2; 06-44, Side 2; 06-45, Side 1.
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
Ass!. PCD Director Davidson presented information on the following items:
A. CONDITIONALLY REZONING 11.36 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED EAST OF SOUTH
RIVERSIDE DRIVE FROM GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (1-1) TO HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (1-2)
(REZ05-00005) (Ace Auto Recyclers)
Davidson reviewed the history of the business at this location, and noted conditions were placed
on the property some years ago that in large part had not been compiled with. Davidson stated
that when the applicant had approached the City for an expansion they were told that conditions
of the first rezoning would have to be met before consideration of an expansion, and reported
that it is his understanding that has happened. Vanderhoef requested that Council schedule
discussion of regarding a policy for properties that back to waterways; and stated her desire for
this property to have poplars. Davidson noted the conditional zoning agreement had been
signed and that spruce trees were denoted in the agreement for the area viewed from Riverside
Drive, and other options such as arborvitae are required in the City zoning ordinance. Bailey
and Correia expressed concerns about the past history of non-compliance. Council directed
staff to do period inspections of the property to ensure compliance. Vanderhoef indicated her
desire to defer.
B. REZONING PROPERTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA TO
INSTITUTIONAL PUBLIC (P2)
C. REZONING PROPERTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA
CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P1) AND THE IOWA
NATIONAL GUARD TO INSITUTIONAL PUBLIC (P2)
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D. VACATING THE ALLEY LOCATED NORTH OF BENTON STREET BETWEEN CLINTON
STREET AND DUBUQUE STREET. (VAC06-00001)
COLLEGE STREET TRAFFIC CALMING BETWEEN 7TH AVE AND CITY HIGH
(IP2 of 5/18 Info Packet)
Ass!' PCD Director Davidson and Traffic Engr. Planner Williams present for discussion. After
discussion Council directed staff to proceed with the neighborhood meeting, and pursue
education of parents arid students about neighborhood issues.
STAFF ACTION: Schedule neighborhood meeting. (Davidson and Williams)
ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER (AGENDA ITEM #16)
Architectural Services & Energy Coordinator Morris presented information on the project and the
two bids received. After discussion a majority agreed to proceed with installation of the privacy
fence along Gilbert Street at the same time and will amend the award at the formal meeting.
JCCOG EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM (IP3 of 5/18 Info Packet)
Executive Director of JCCOG Davidson facilitated discussion. Fire Chief Roca present for
discussion. Council agreed with JCCOG coordinating discussions with Johnson County and the
City of Iowa City on proceeding with a single emergency response communication system.
STAFF ACTION: Summarize discussion with Board of Supervisors and City Council of
Iowa City for discussion with JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board meeting on June 28.
(Davidson)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Historic Preservation Commission - Ginalie Swain (Woodlawn representative)
Pam Michaud (College Green representative)
AGENDA ITEMS AND COUNCIL TIME
1. (Agenda item # 8 - Public hearing and resolution amending the FY06 operating budget)
Correia reported that Johnson County Treasurer Kriz had reported to the Board of
Supervisors his success in collecting unpaid taxes and wondered why the City
delinquent property tax line still should zero. The City Manager stated the county has an
obligation to pay the City for any back taxes if collected, but would have staff follow up
and report back.
2. (Consent Calendar item # 4g(9) - correspondence re City Park Pathway) In response to
Bailey, the City Manager st<3ted this project was being discussed and would report back
with a timeline.
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3. (Consent Calendar item # 4g(11) - correspondence re weed ordinance) Majority of
Council directed staff to remove the dates from the ordinance.
4. (Consent Calendar item # 4g(13) - correspondencere Giovanni's conversion of a public
right-of-way to private use) In response to Bailey, the City Manager stated a response
had been sent.
5. (Consent Calendar item # 4g(16) - correspondence re Shoe Doctor Repair Shop)
Majority of Council expressed a desire to offer some compromise, short term parking, to
the business. Staff will follow up.
6. (Consent Calendar item # 4e(5) - resolution of intent... lease agreement... Habitat for
Humanity) In response to Bailey, the City Manager stated that other entities, like the
Salvage Barn, would be brought into the discussion when a proposal was ready to
review.
7. (Consent Calendar item # 4g(3) - correspondence re new economic proposal and
request for meeting) In response to Elliott, City Atty. Dilkes stated the correspondence
was addressed to the City Council and couldn't justify not sending solely because it was
political.
8. Elliott noted the public meeting on May 22 regarding SILO (school increment local option
tax) and requested Council discussion be scheduled.
9. In response to Elliott, City Atty. Dilkes stated the Supreme Court had not rules on the
MidAmerican franchise fee issue. Mayor Wilburn stated he had informed MidAmerican
that if no decision had been received by June that he would schedule the matter for
discussion.
10. (Consent Calendar item # 4g(6) - correspondence re city inspection of rental units) In
response to Vanderhoef, the City Manager stated a response would be sent and
provided to Council.
11. (Consent Calendar item # 4g(12) - correspondence re ban smoking) Vanderhoef
suggested a stock response be made to individuals indicating they have to work with the
state and not the City Council.
12. Bailey requested that Boards and Commissions be asked to have sign in sheets so that
first and last names be provided in the minutes. Vanderhoef also noted that minutes are
being provided later than the 21 day policy, and asked the City Clerk to follow up on that
as well.
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13. (Consent Calendar item # 4e(1)and (2) -resolutions of intent to convey.... Single family
home... to a public housing tenant) Correia asked if proceeds of such sales go into
more affordable housing programs. The City Manager stated that is the policy for the
Affordable Dream house Program. Vanderhoef stated these funds are federal monies
that must be returned to the Housing Authority, and requested the City explore
purchasing units in existing buildings.
14. (Agenda item # 6 - Public discussion of proposed transit route changes) Individual
Council Members indicated routes they would like considered. The City Manager stated
the intent was to hear additional comments from the public, and then get Council
direction prior to scheduling the item again for June 12 and 13.
15. (Agenda item # 11 - resolution... lease agreement... Court Street Transportation
Center) The City Attorney stated the lease had not been signed and requested deferral
to June 13.
16. O'Donnell reported tall weeds and grass on the lot at the southeast corner of Market and
Linn. Staff will follow up.
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS AND FUTURE MEETINGS
Council agreed to a 6:30 to 9:00 PM meeting on Monday, June 12, and the agenda would be:
transit, continued housing discussion, and council time. Other work session items would occur
on Tuesday, June 13 starting at 5:30 PM. Council Members will individually report their June
availability for meeting to the City Clerk for the purposes of selecting another possible June
meeting date for discussion of SILO.
Meeting adjourned 6:40 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/23/06
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Council Members
present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed Summer of the Arts - May 19 - September 16, 2006, Katie
Rocha, Executive Director, accepting.
MidAmerican Energy representative Terry Smith presented a $10,000 check to the
City designated to the Tornado Damaged Tree Replacement Project.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: May 1, Regular Council Work Session; May 2, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Parks and
Recreation Commission - April 12, 2006; Airport Commission - May 1, 2006; Airport
Commission - April 13, 2006; Board of Adjustment - April 13, 2006; Public Library-
March 30, 2006; Police Citizens Review Board - March 21, 2006; Historic Preservation
Commission - April 13, 2006; Historic Preservation Commission - April 27, 2006.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class E Liquor License for Cigarette Outlet #18, 1901 Broadway St. Suite 3.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Cafe, Inc., 121 N. Linn Street; Class
B Wine Permit for Linn Street Cafe, Inc., 121 N. Linn Street; Class C Beer Permit for
La Reyna, 1937 Keokuk St.; Class C Beer Permit for Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204
N. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Colonial Lanes, 2253 Highway 218 South;
Class C Beer Permit for Suburban BP AMOCO, 370 Scott Court; Class C Liquor
License for Shakespeare's, 819 First Ave. South; Special Class C Liquor License for
Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St.; Temporary Transfer of a Special Class C Liquor
License for Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St. (City Park/Riverside Festival Stage
6/12/06- 7/10/06); Class C Liquor License for Weeks-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of
Foreign Wars, 609 Highway 6 East; Class C Beer Permit for Tobacco Outlet Plus
#537,923 S. Riverside Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for Goosetown Market, Inc., 600 N.
Dodge St. Suite B.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $8,592,748.02 for the period
of March 1 through March 31,2006, as recommended by the Finance Director subject
to audit; approve disbursements in the amount of $7,274,621.80 for the period of April
1 through April 30, 2006, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 06-149, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2667 INDIGO COURT TO A PUBLIC HOUSING
PROGRAM TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 13,2006;
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RES. 06-150, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 617
BROOKSIDE DRIVE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 13,2006; RES. 06-151, INTENT TO CONVEY A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2673 INDIGO COURT TO A PUBLIC
HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 13,
2006; RES. 06-152, INTENT TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WESTSIDE AUTOMOTIVE L.L.C. FOR AN
UNDEVELOPED .95 ACRE PARCEL OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF HIGHWAY 1 WEST BETWEEN THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD AND
DANE ROAD INTERSECTIONS, AND TO DISPOSE OF SAID PARCEL
ACCORDANCE HEREWITH, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 13,
2006; RES. 06-153, INTENT TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE
LEASE OF THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 2401 SCOTT BOULEVARD TO IOWA
VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID
LEASE FOR JUNE 13,2006.
Resolutions: RES. 06-154, APPROVING AN EARLY OCCUPANCY
AGREEMENT FOR IOWA VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND THE BUILDING
LOCATED AT 2401 SCOTT BOULEVARD; RES. 06-155, APPROVING THE DESIGN
OF NEW EXTERIOR DOORS FOR THE MAHARISHI ENLIGHTENMENT CENTER
ON THE CLINTON STREET ELEVATION OF OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER AT 201
S. CLINTON STREET; RES. 06-156, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 131 FRIENDSHIP STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-157, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST, CO., IOWA CITY,
IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3035 STANFORD AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 06-158, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA RIVER DAM
RENOVATION PROJECT; RES. 06-159, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
GRAND AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 06-160, IN SUPPORT OF AN
APPLICATION BY THE HOUSING TRUST FUND OF JOHNSON COUNTY FOR
FUNDS FROM THE STATE HOUSING TRUST FUND. Correspondence received
from Andy Johnson.
Correspondence: Jerry Anthony regarding General Obligation Bond to the
Housing Fellowship; Bev Weismann, John Rutherford letters regarding College St.
traffic calming; Jay Christensen-Szalanski regarding New Economic Proposal and
Request for meeting; John and George Dane regarding Future Park; Joe Assouline
regarding City inspection on rental units; Virginia Stamler regarding Angel memorial in
the City Park; John McCown regarding Speeding Ticket [Staff response included];
Clifford Pirnat regarding City Park pathway repair [Staff response included]; Tom Riley
regarding MidAmerican Franchise; Ed Romano regarding Weed ordinance [Staff
response included]; Ban smoking letter from Lindy Malliet, Andrea Vavrik, Kelly Rilett,
Kerri Purcell, Maureen Pope, Jenn Basile, Ashley Heinkel; Jim Ephgrave regarding
Givanni's conversion of a public right-of-way to private use; Tundi Brady regarding City
park pool renovation; Marybeth Slonneger regarding After the tornado; Nick Nassif Jr.
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regarding Shoe Doctor Repair Shop; Teja Huntley regarding Affordable homes in Iowa
City and Johnson County; Cheryl Nelson regarding CTS Services.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Andy Johnson, Executive Director of the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County,
thanked Council for their support of the grant application contained in the Consent Calendar.
Joe Assouline appeared regarding his letter on the Consent Calendar on city inspection fee
for rental units. Dell Richard, 1250 Melrose Avenue, President of the Johnson County
Historical Society, thanked Council for their allocation of $4000 to the Society and updated
activities of the group. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Mr. Richard.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public discussion was held on proposed transit route changes. The following
individuals appeared: Austin Baeth; Janelle Rettig, 110 Shrader Rd.; Candy Barnhill, 154
Friendship St.; and Peter McElligott, University of Iowa Student Government President.
Parking & Transit Director Fowler and Transit Mgr. Logsden present for discussion. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from Tim and Jacki Brennan, Monika Capper,
Deana Gholson, JoAnn Miller, Charlotte Walker. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning
designation of 11.36 acres from General Industrial (1-1) to Intensive Industrial (1-2) for property
located east of Riverside Drive.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation
of 11.36 acres from General Industrial (1-1) to Intensive Industrial (1-2) for property located east
of Riverside Drive, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning properties associated with
University of Iowa to Institutional Public (P2): 511 South Madison Street and 620 and 624
South Madison Street from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to (P2); Lots 14 and 15 in Grand
Avenue Court Addition and 320 Melrose Avenue from Medium Density Single Family
Residential (RS-8) to (P2); Lot 4 in Melrose Court Addition, 223 Lucon Drive, 609 Melrose
Avenue, and 3 Oak Park Court, from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to (P2); 322
North Clinton from Planned High Density Multi-Family Residential (PRM) to (P2); 430 and 530
North Clinton from High Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-44) to (P2); and Old Capitol Mall
from Central Business (CB-1 0) to (P2/CB-1 0).
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning properties associated with University
of Iowa to Institutional Public (P2): 511 South Madison Street and 620 and 624 South Madison
Street from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to (P2); Lots 14 and 15 in Grand Avenue Court
Addition and 320 Melrose Avenue from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to
(P2); Lot 4 in Melrose Court Addition, 223 Lucon Drive, 609 Melrose Avenue, and 3 Oak Park
Court, from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to (P2); 322 North Clinton from
Planned High Density Multi-Family Residential (PRM) to (P2); 430 and 530 North Clinton from
High Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-44) to (P2); and Old Capitol Mall from Central
Business (CB-10) to (P2/CB-10), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning properties the following properties
associated with the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Public School District to Neighborhood
Public (P1) and the Iowa National Guard to Institutional Public (P2): Benton Hill Park,
Whispering Meadows Wetland Park, Outlot associated with East Hill Subdivision, Outlot
associated with Longfellow Manor, and Outlot associated with Walden Wood Part 9 from
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Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to (P1); properties associated with Glendale
Park, Hunter's Run Park, Windsor Ridge Park, Grant Wood Elementary School and Irving
Weber Elementary School from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to (P); properties
associated with Weatherby Park and the Sycamore Greenway Trail from Interim Development
Single Family Residential (ID-RS) to (P1); properties associated with Court Hill Trail from
Medium Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-20) to (P1); and properties associated with
Harlocke Hill Park from Overlay Planned Development/High Density Multi-Family Residential
(OPD/RM-44) to (P1); and Fire Station #4 at the intersection of Scott Boulevard and North
Dodge Street from Rural Residential (RR-1) to (P1) property located on the north side of
Melrose Avenue, west of Highway 218 from (P1) to Institutional Public (P2).
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning properties the following properties
associated with the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Public School District to Neighborhood
Public (P1) and the Iowa National Guard to Insitutional Public (P2): Benton Hill Park,
Whispering Meadows Wetland Park, Outlot associated with East Hill Subdivision, Outlot
associated with Longfellow Manor, and Outlot associated with Walden Wood Part 9 from
Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to (P1); properties associated with Glendale
Park, Hunter's Run Park, Windsor Ridge Park, Grant Wood Elementary School and Irving
Weber Elementary School from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to (P); properties
associated with Weatherby Park and the Sycamore Greenway Trail from Interim Development
Single Family Residential (ID-RS) to (P1); properties associated with Court Hill Trail from
Medium Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-20) to (P1); and properties associated with
Harlocke Hill Park from Overlay Planned Development/High Density Multi-Family Residential
(OPD/RM-44) to (P1); and Fire Station #4 at the intersection of Scott Boulevard and North
Dodge Street from Rural Residential (RR-1) to (P1). property located on the north side of
Melrose Avenue, west of Highway 218 from (P1) to Institutional Public (P2), be given first vote.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating the alley located north of Benton
Street between Clinton Street and Dubuque Street. Andy Chappell, Johnson County
Attorney's office, appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Mike
Lehman. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Council Member Amy Correia stated she would be abstaining due to a conflict of
interest. Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating the alley located north of Benton
Street between Clinton Street and Dubuque Street (V AC06-00001), be given first vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2006 Operating Budget. City
Manager Atkins presented information on the resolution and procedure.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-161, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 2006.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police
Regulations," Chapter 4, entitled "Animal Control" and Title 10, entitled "Public Ways and
Property," Chapter 9, entitled "Parks and Recreation Regulations, "to allow dogs to be off
leash in Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-162, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY2007 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
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IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION OF
TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS.
Moved and seconded to defer to June 13 a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign
and the City Clerk to attest a lease agreement for the lease of approximately 760 square feet
of commercial space located within the Court Street Transportation Center. The Mayor
declared motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-163, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE
OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER
UNIVERSITY VIEW PARTNERS, AND TENANT DAWIT'S RESTAURANT, INC., D/B/A
DAVID'S PLACE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-164, APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE
"PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOOODS" (PIN) GRANTS FUNDS. The
following individuals (representing neighborhoods) appeared: Michael Wright, 815 Roosevelt
St., Longfellow; Jeanette Carter, 424 Oakland Ave., Longfellow; Anita Nicholson, 19 Galway
Circle, Galway Hills; Shirley Lekin, 830 Walnut St., Oak Grove; Tracy Hightshoe, 109
Amhurst St., Washington Hills; Nancy Carlson, 1002 E. Jefferson, College Green; Tim
Weitzel, 523 Grant St., Longfellow; Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr., Melrose; Marla Edwards,
1754 Lakeside Dr., Wetherby Friends and Neighbors.
The Mayor stated that no action is needed on the resolution approving plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Grand Avenue
Roundabout 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 accept correspondence from Michael Crane, Steve Thayer, Michaelanne
Widness. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-165, FINDING THE NECESSITY TO
INSTITUTE EMERGENCY PROCEEDINGS, AND APPROVING THE WORK FOR
EMERGENCY REPAIR PROJECTS AT THE ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER,
COURT STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER, DUBUQUE STREET RAMP (B RAMP),
CAPITOL STREET RAMP (A RAMP), CHAUNCEY SWAN RAMP, CITY HALL AND THE
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-166, AWARDING CONTRACT to REEP, Inc.
for $ 654,960.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION
CENTER EXTERIOR GLAZING AND PANEL REPLACEMENT PROJECT, and amending to
add the replacement of the privacy fence by the pool for $17,500.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-167, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE THEATRE
THAT ALLOWS THE SALE OF WINE AND BEER UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES IN
CITY PARK FROM JUNE 12, 2006 THROUGH JULY 10, 2006.
The Mayor announced the current vacancy: Telecommunications Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending March 13,2007. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, July 12, 2006. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Michael
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The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies of Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2006; Airport
Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,2011; Historic
Preservation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 2009; Housing and
Community Development Commission for two vacancies (1) to fill an unexpired term plus a
three-year term ending September 1, 2009, (1) to fill an unexpired term ending September 1,
2007. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2006.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to the Historic Preservation
Commission: Ginalie Swaim, 1024 Woodlawn, as Woodlawn representative and Pam
Michaud, 109 S. Johnson, as College Green representative, to fill three-year terms March 29,
2006 - March 29, 2009. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 9:10 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/Ross Wilburn, Mayor
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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
MAY 23, 2006
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Council Members
present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Fowler, Logsden, Hargadine,
Klingaman. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-41, Side 2; Tape 06-42, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed Summer of the Arts - May 19 - September 16, 2006, Katie
Rocha, Executive Director, accepting.
MidAmerican Energy representative Terry Smith presented a $10,000 check to the
City designated to the Tornado Damaged Tree Replacement Project.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: May 1, Regular Council Work Session; May 2, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Parks and
Recreation Commission - April 12, 2006; Airport Commission- May 1, 2006; Airport
Commission - April 13, 2006; Board of Adjustment - April 13, 2006; Public Library -
March 30, 2006; Police Citizens Review Board - March 21, 2006; Historic Preservation
Commission - April 13, 2006; Historic Preservation Commission - April 27, 2006.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class E Liquor License for Cigarette Outlet, Inc., dba Cigarette Outlet #18, 1901
Broadway St. Suite 3. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Cafe, Inc.,
dba Linn Street Cafe, Inc., 121 N. Linn Street; Class B Wine Permit for Linn Street
Cafe, Inc., dba Linn Street Cafe, Inc., 121 N. Linn Street; Class C Beer Permit for La
Reyna, Inc., dba La Reyna, 1937 Keokuk St.; Class C Beer Permittor Nordstrom Oil
Co. dba Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204 N. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for
Pershell Corp., dba Colonial Lanes, 2253 Highway 218 South; Class C Beer Permittor
Suburban Investors, LC, dba Suburban BP AMOCO, 370 Scott Court; Class C Liquor
License for Quzer, Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819 First Ave. South; Special Class C
Liquor License for Riverside Theatre dba Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St.;
Temporary Transfer of a Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre dba
Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St. (City Park/Riverside Festival Stage 6/12/06-
7/10/06); Class C Liquor License for Weeks-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of Foreign
Wars dba Weeks-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of Foreign Wars, 609 Highway 6
East; Class C Beer Permit for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet Plus #537, 923 S.
Riverside Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for Goosetown Market, Inc., dba Goosetown
Market, Inc., 600 N. Dodge St. Suite B.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $8,592,748.02 for the period
of March 1 through March 31, 2006, as recommended by the Finance Director subject
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to audit; approve disbursements in the amount of $7,274,621.80 for the period of April
1 through April 30, 2006, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 06-149, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2667 INDIGO COURT TO A PUBLIC HOUSING
PROGRAM TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 13,2006;
RES. 06-150, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 617
BROOKSIDE DRIVE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 13,2006; RES. 06-151, INTENT TO CONVEY A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2673 INDIGO COURT TO A PUBLIC
HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 13,
2006; RES. 06-152, INTENT TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WESTSIDE AUTOMOTIVE L.L.C. FOR AN
UNDEVELOPED .95 ACRE PARCEL OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF HIGHWAY 1 WEST BETWEEN THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD AND
DANE ROAD INTERSECTIONS, AND TO DISPOSE OF SAID PARCEL
ACCORDANCE HEREWITH, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 13,
2006; RES. 06-153, INTENT TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE
LEASE OF THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 2401 SCOTT BOULEVARD TO IOWA
VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID
LEASE FOR JUNE 13,2006.
Resolutions: RES. 06-154, APPROVING AN EARLY OCCUPANCY
AGREEMENT FOR IOWA VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND THE BUILDING
LOCATED AT 2401 SCOTT BOULEVARD; RES. 06-155, APPROVING THE DESIGN
OF NEW EXTERIOR DOORS FOR THE MAHARISHI ENLIGHTENMENT CENTER
ON THE CLINTON STREET ELEVATION OF OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER AT 201
S. CLINTON STREET; RES. 06-156, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 131 FRIENDSHIP STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-157, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST, CO., IOWA CITY,
IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3035 STANFORD AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 06-158, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA RIVER DAM
RENOVATION PROJECT; RES. 06-159, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
GRAND AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 06-160, IN SUPPORT OF AN
APPLICATION BYTHE HOUSING TRUST FUND OF JOHNSON COUNTY FOR
FUNDS FROM THE STATE HOUSING TRUST FUND. Correspondence received
from Andy Johnson.
Correspondence: Jerry Anthony regarding General Obligation Bond to the
Housing Fellowship; Bev Weismann, John Rutherford letters regarding College St.
traffic calming; Jay Christensen-Szalanski regarding New Economic Proposal and
Request for meeting; John and George Dane regarding Future Park; Joe Assouline
regarding City inspection on rental units; Virginia Stamler regarding Angel memorial in
the City Park; John McCown regarding Speeding Ticket [Staff response included];
Clifford Pirnat regarding City Park pathway repair [Staff response included]; Tom Riley
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regarding MidAmerican Franchise; Ed Romano regarding Weed ordinance [Staff
response included]; Ban smoking letter from Lindy Malliet, Andrea Vavrik, Kelly Rilett,
Kerri Purcell, Maureen Pope, Jenn Basile, Ashley Heinkel; Jim Ephgrave regarding
Givanni's conversion of a public right-of-way to private use; Tundi Brady regarding City
park pool renovation; Marybeth Slonneger regarding After the tornado; Nick Nassif Jr.
regarding Shoe Doctor Repair Shop; Teja Huntley regarding Affordable homes in Iowa
City and Johnson County; Cheryl Nelson regarding CTS Services.
Individual Council Members pointed out items. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Andy Johnson, Executive Director of the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County,
thanked Council for their support of the grant application contained in the Consent Calendar.
Joe Assouline appeared regarding his letter on the Consent Calendar on city inspection fee
for rental units. Dell Richard, 1250 Melrose Avenue, President of the Johnson County
Historical Society, thanked Council for their allocation of $4000 to the Society and updated
activities of the group. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence
from Mr. Richard. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council
Members present.
A public discussion was held on proposed transit route changes. The following
individuals appeared: Austin Baeth; Janelle Rettig, 110 Shrader Rd.; Candy Barnhill, 154
Friendship St.; and Peter McElligott, University of Iowa Student Government President.
Parking & Transit Director Fowler and Transit Mgr. Logsden present for discussion. Moved by
Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Tim and Jacki Brennan,
Monika Capper, Deana Gholson, JoAnn Miller, Charlotte Walker. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning
designation of 11.36 acres (Ace Auto Recyclers) from General Industrial (1-1) to Intensive
Industrial (1-2) for property located east of Riverside Drive. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance conditionally
changing the zoning designation of 11.36 acres (Ace Auto Recyclers) from General Industrial
(1-1) to Intensive Industrial (1-2) for property located east of Riverside Drive, be given first vote.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion,
Correia, Elliott. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning properties associated with
University of Iowa to Institutional Public (P2): 511 South Madison Street and 620 and 624
South Madison Streetfrom Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to (P2); Lots 14 and 15 in Grand
Avenue Court Addition and 320 Melrose Avenue from Medium Density Single Family
Residential (RS-8) to (P2); Lot 4 in Melrose Court Addition, 223 Lucon Drive, 609 Melrose
Avenue, and 3 Oak Park Court, from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to (P2); 322
North Clinton from Planned High Density Multi-Family Residential (PRM) to (P2); 430 and 530
North Clinton from High Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-44) to (P2); and Old Capitol Mall
from Central Business (CB-10) to (P2/CB-10). No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance rezoning properties
associated with University of Iowa to Institutional Public (P2): 511 South Madison Street and
620 and 624 South Madison Street from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to (P2); Lots 14 and 15 in
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Grand Avenue Court Addition and 320 Melrose Avenue from Medium Density Single Family
Residential (RS-8) to (P2); Lot 4 in Melrose Court Addition, 223 Lucon Drive, 609 Melrose
Avenue, and 3 Oak Park Court, from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to (P2); 322
North Clinton from Planned High Density Multi-Family Residential (PRM) to (P2); 430 and 530
North Clinton from High Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-44) to (P2); and Old Capitol Mall
from Central Business (CB-10) to (P2/CB-10), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning properties the following properties
associated with the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Public School District to Neighborhood
Public (P1) and the Iowa National Guard to Institutional Public (P2): Benton Hill Park,
Whispering Meadows Wetland Park, Outlot associated with East Hill Subdivision, Outlot
associated with Longfellow Manor, and Outlot associated with Walden Wood Part 9 from
Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to (P1); properties associated with Glendale
Park, Hunter's Run Park, Windsor Ridge Park, Grant Wood Elementary School and Irving
Weber Elementary School from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to (P); properties
associated with Weatherby Park and the Sycamore Greenway Trail from Interim Development
Single Family Residential (ID-RS) to (P1); properties associated with Court Hill Trail from
Medium Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-20) to (P1); and properties associated with
Harlocke Hill Park from Overlay Planned Development/High Density Multi-Family Residential
(OPD/RM-44) to (P1); and Fire Station #4 at the intersection of Scott Boulevard and North
Dodge Street from Rural Residential (RR-1) to (P1) property located on the north side of
Melrose Avenue, west of Highway 218 from (P1) to Institutional Public (P2). No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance rezoning properties the
following properties associated with the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Public School
District to Neighborhood Public (P1) and the Iowa National Guard to Insitutional Public (P2):
Benton Hill Park, Whispering Meadows Wetland Park, Outlot associated with East Hill
Subdivision, Outlot associated with Longfellow Manor, and Outlot associated with Walden
Wood Part 9 from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to (P1); properties
associated with Glendale Park, Hunter's Run Park, Windsor Ridge Park, Grant Wood
Elementary School and Irving Weber Elementary School from Low Density Single Family
Residential (RS-5) to (P); properties associated with Weatherby Park and the Sycamore
Greenway Trail from Interim Development Single Family Residential (ID-RS) to (P1); properties
associated with Court Hill Trail from Medium Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-20) to (P1);
and properties associated with Harlocke Hill Park from Overlay Planned Development/High
Density Multi-Family Residential (OPD/RM-44) to (P1); and Fire Station #4 at the intersection of
Scott Boulevard and North Dodge Street from Rural Residential (RR-1) to (P1). property
located on the north side of Melrose Avenue, west of Highway 218 from (P1) to Institutional
Public (P2), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating the alley located north of Benton
Street between Clinton Street and Dubuque Street. Andy Chappell, Johnson County
Attorney's office, appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept
correspondence from Mike Lehman. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
710, all Council Members present.
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Council Member Amy Correia stated she would be abstaining due to a conflict of
interest. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, that the ordinance vacating the alley
located north of Benton Street between Clinton Street and Dubuque Street (VAC06-00001),
be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0/1, Correia
abstaining.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2006 Operating Budget. City
Manager Atkins presented information on the resolution and procedure.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-161, AMENDING THE
CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 2006. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending Title 8, entitled
"Police Regulations," Chapter 4, entitled "Animal Control" and Title 10, entitled "Public Ways
and Property," Chapter 9, entitled "Parks and Recreation Regulations, "to allow dogs to be off
leash in Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-162, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY2007 AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR
THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to June 13 a resolution
authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a lease agreement for the lease of
approximately 760 square feet of commercial space located within the Court Street
Transportation Center. The Mayor declared motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-163, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT
FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, LANDOWNER UNIVERSITY VIEW PARTNERS, AND TENANT DAWIT'S
RESTAURANT, INC., D/B/A DAVID'S PLACE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-164, APPROVING
DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOOODS" (PIN)
GRANTS FUNDS. The following individuals (representing neighborhoods) appeared:
Michael Wright, 815 Roosevelt St., Longfellow; Jeanette Carter, 424 Oakland Ave.,
Longfellow; Anita Nicholson, 19 Galway Circle, Galway Hills; Shirley Lekin, 830 Walnut St.,
Oak Grove; Tracy Hightshoe, 109 Amhurst St., Washington Hills; Nancy Carlson, 1002 E.
Jefferson, College Green; Tim Weitzel, 523 Grant St., Longfellow; Jean Walker, 335 Lucon
Dr., Melrose; Marla Edwards, 1754 Lakeside Dr., Wetherby Friends and Neighbors.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
The Mayor stated that no action is needed on the resolution approving plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Grand Avenue
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Roundabout 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
by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Michael Crane, Steve
Thayer, Michaelanne Widness. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-165, FINDING THE
NECESSITY TO INSTITUTE EMERGENCY PROCEEDINGS, AND APPROVING THE
WORK FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR PROJECTS AT THE ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION
CENTER, COURT STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER, DUBUQUE STREET RAMP (B
RAMP), CAPITOL STREET RAMP (A RAMP), CHAUNCEY SWAN RAMP, CITY HALL AND
THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY. 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. 06-166, AWARDING
CONTRACT to REEP, Inc. for $ 654,960.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER EXTERIOR GLAZING AND PANEL
REPLACEMENT PROJECT, and amending to add the replacement of the privacy fence by
the pool for $17,500. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-167, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH
RIVERSIDE THEATRE THAT ALLOWS THE SALE OF WINE AND BEER UNDER LIMITED
CIRCUMSTANCES IN CITY PARK FROM JUNE 12,2006 THROUGH JULY 10, 2006.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor announced the current vacancy: Telecommunications Commission to fill <;In
unexpired term ending March 13, 2007. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, July 12, 2006. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from Michael Christians. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies of Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2006; Airport
Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011; Historic
Preservation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 2009; Housing and
Community Development Commission for two vacancies (1) to fill an unexpired term plus a
three-year term ending September 1, 2009, (1) to fill an unexpired term ending September 1,
2007. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2006.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to make the following appointments to the
Historic Preservation Commission: Ginalie Swaim, 1024 Woodlawn, as Woodlawn
representative and Pam Michaud, 109 S. Johnson, as College Green representative, to fill
three-year terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Correia thanked the Historic Preservation Commission for holding
extra meetings to assist tornado victims; congratulated Johnson County AARP and the
consortium for the "Successful Aging" event held earlier that afternoon; and stated Johnson
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County is making County prescription cards available to county residents which provide 20%
on the cost of prescriptions.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey congratulated performers involved in the vaudeville show for
Older Americans Month which raised funds for Hospice of Iowa City; and reminded everyone
of Arts Fest starting June 2nd in downtown Iowa City.
Council Member Elliott reported on a traffic light problem on Burlington Street. The
City Manager will follow up; and questioned the City cost for the Wal Mart litigation. The City
Attorney stated the matter is being litigated in house so most costs are staff time.
Mayor Wilburn thanked everyone who helped with the successful Crisis Center
Breakfast noting AARP gathered 3,000 pounds of food; and displayed the first of a series of
collector baskets offered for purchase with the proceeds going to the Johnson County Fair.
This year's fair will be held July 24th_28th.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 9:10 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk