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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 27,2006
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, Boothroy, Okerlund. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-53, Both Sides;
Tape 06-54, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed Childhood Cancer Awareness Week: July 3 - July 10, 2006.
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 Consent Calendar Item 3d(1), By-Laws of Youth Advisory Board
and add item 3c(16), correspondence from Larry Wilson regarding Burlington Street Median
project:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: June 12, Special Council Work Session; June 13, Special Council Work
Session; June 13, 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): Board of
Adjustment - May 10, 2006; Youth Advisory Commission - May 25, 2006; Senior
Center Commission - May 23,2006; Public Library - April 27, 2006; Airport
Commission - May 31,2006; Airport Commission - May 11,2006; Police Citizens
Review Board - May 9,2006; Civil Service Commission - June 7, 2006; Public Art
Advisory Committee - April 6, 2006; Senior Center Commission - April 18, 2006;
Historic Preservation Commission - May 18, 2006; Historic Preservation Commission-
May 25, 2006; Parks and Recreation Commission - May 10, 2006; Historic
Preservation Commission - May 11, 2006.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class E Liquor License for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery, Inc., 401 E.
Market St.; Special Class C Liquor License for D & E Restaurant, Inc., dba Z'Mariks
Noodle Cafe, 19 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for David L. Alberhasky dba
Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Aerie
#695 Fraternal Order of Eagles dba Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695,
225 Highway 1 West; Class C Liquor License for Roy L. ChopeklWalter L. "Bud" Ott,
Post 17, Iowa American Legion, dba American Legion Roy L. Chopek Post #17, 3016
Muscatine Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Vito's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Vito's, 118 E.
College St.; Class C Beer Permit for FAP Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's East, 2303
Muscatine Ave.; RES. 06-199, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS; RES. 06-200, TO
ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Iowa City Aerie #695 Fraternal Order of Eagles dba
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Highway 1 West; Outdoor
Service Area for I.C. Mill Associates, LLC, dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.
Resolutions: RES. 06-201, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
A DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM REGIME FOR LOT 12, LONGFELLOW
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MANOR CONDOMINIUMS; RES. 06-202, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING
FOUR MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 850 PAGE STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-203, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING TWO
MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 813 2nd AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 06-204, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1935 EAST COURT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
06-205, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2116 WESTERN ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Roxanne Schomers regarding Animal Shelter; Iowa City
Schools letters from Edwin Stone, Gary Whittington(x2); Bob Hoff regarding
Skatepark additions; Martin Diaz regarding Hedge trimming issue; Janet Maxson
regarding Thank you; Kurt Friese regarding Dairy Queen; Kerri Walter regarding Bus
Routes [staff response included]; John Murphy regarding MidAmerican Energy
contract; Garry Klein regarding Dump the Pump Day; Naftaly Stramer regarding
Parking at the Art & Jazz Festivals [staff response included]; Donna Hirst regarding
Brown Street Historic District; Jay and Michelle Geisen regarding House at 17 S
Governor St.; Laura Stern regarding Thatcher Mobile Home Park; Gary Sanders
regarding Referendum Proposal (Wal-Mart); Cheryl Nelson regarding Ambassadors to
Cities; Larry Wilson regarding Burlington Street Median Project.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Gary Sanders inquired as to his correspondence requesting a referendum election on
the Wal-Mart proposal to build a Super center. Tony Altimus appeared regarding vending on
City streets, and the Mayor noted agenda number 13 dealt with that matter and asked that
Mr. Altimus appear during discussion of that item.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, setting a public hearing for July 18 on an
ordinance conditionally rezoning 1.39-acres of land located at 1820 Boyrum Street from
Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to Community Commercial (CC-2) (REZ06-000014). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-206, INTENT TO
CONVEY FORMER BENTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUDITOR'S PARCEL NO.
2006081 LOCATED TO THE NORTH AND EAST OF 708 S. RIVERSIDE DRIVE, TO
PROFESSIONAL MUFFLER INC, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID
CONVEYANCE FOR JULY 18, 2006. Council requested staff prepare information for a
discussion of street projects in the area for the July 17 work session. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating a portion of the Old West Benton
Street Right-of-Way located North of the current West Benton Street (Professional Muffler)
and East of South Riverside Drive (VAC06-00003). No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance vacating a portion of the
Old West Benton Street Right-of-Way located North of the current West Benton Street
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(Professional Muffler) and East of South Riverside Drive, be given first vote. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Correia,
Elliott, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning property located at 619 Kirkwood
Avenue from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Commercial Office (CO-1)
Zone (REZ06-00012) (Bruce Teague). The fOllowing individuals appeared: Winifred Holland,
1104 Diana St.; property owner Bruce Teague, Julie Hausman, 1038 Diana St.; and Mike
Lensing, 605 Kirkwood. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Bailey,
seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Winifred Holland. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance rezoning property located
at 619 Kirkwood Avenue from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Commercial
Office (CO-1) Zone (REZ06-00012), be given first vote. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared the
ordinance defeated unanimously, 0/7, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning property located along South
Gilbert Street, South of Waterfront Drive and North of Southgate Avenue, from Intensive
Commercial (CI-1) to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone (REZ05-00022). No one
appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance rezoning property located
along South Gilbert Street, south of Waterfront Drive and north of Southgate Avenue, from
Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to Community Commercial (CC-2) (REZ05-00022), 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 conditionally 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). Florence Stockman 132
Eversull Lane appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance conditionally 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), be given first vote. PCD Director Franklin present
for discussion. Majority of Council requested staff present information on the street design
project for the area. 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 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. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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
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Street Parking and Loading Standards, and Article 8A, General Definitions, be given first
vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote.
Ayes: Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Correia, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Elliott. Absent:
None.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating a portion of Dane Road south of
Highway 1 (VAC06-00002). No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance vacating a portion
of Dane Road south of Highway 1 (VAC06-00002), 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 a resolution vacating a portion of Ruppert Road within
Aviation Commerce Park North (VAC06-00004). Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey
to continue public hearing to July 18. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to defer to July 18 a resolution vacating a
portion 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to defer to July 18 a resolution approving
the Final Plat of Aviation Commerce Park North (a Re-Subdivision of North Airport
Development and North Airport Development Part Two), Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 06-4216, VACATING THE
ALLEY LOCATED NORTH OF BENTON STREET BETWEEN CLINTON STREET AND
DUBUQUE STREET. (VAC06-00001), be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted, 6/0/1, Correia abstaining due to a conflict of interest.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of 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. Asst. County Atty. Andy Chappell thanked the City for
their cooperation on this project.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 06-207, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF 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. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/0/1,
Correia abstaining due to a conflict of interest.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 940 Longfellow Court. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-208, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 940 LONGFELLOW COURT.
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 426 Bayard
Street to Frantz Construction Company Inc. The following individuals appeared: Susan
Enzle, 216 Magowan Ave.; and Tom Stalter, 421 Bayard St. Moved by Bailey, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Susan Enzle, Timothy Stalter, Kristina Stalter,
Elspeth Stalter, Elliott Stalter. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
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Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 06-209, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF 426 BAYARD STREET TO FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and City Clerk
to attest a lease agreement with Grounds for Dessert Coffeehouse, Inc. for approximately
2,460 square feet of commercial space located within the Court Street Transportation Center.
No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-210, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
GROUNDS FOR DESSERT COFFEEHOUSE, INC. FOR APPROXIMATELY 2,460 SQUARE
FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED WITHIN THE COURT STREET
TRANSPORTATION CENTER. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
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 an easement to
Qwest Corporation for utility lines. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-211, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF AN EASEMENT TO QWEST CORPORATION FOR UTILITY LINES.
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 approving of a third 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. The following individuals appeared: Atty. Wally Taylor, representing Iowa City
Stop Wal-Mart and 1,000 Friends of Iowa groups; Gary Sanders; and Evan Fales, 1215
Oakcrest St. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from
Emily Bennett. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 06-212, APPROVING OF A
THIRD 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. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call
vote. Ayes: Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Bailey, Champion, Correia.
Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Ridge Road Water Main Boring
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.
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Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 06-213, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIDGE ROAD WATER MAIN BORING 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. Civil Engr. Okerlund present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by Bailey, 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. 06-4217, 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
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 Elliott, 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 Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, 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 second vote. The following individuals appeared: Tony
Altimus; Can Dogan, representing Hadi's Grill; and Hicham Elhani, representing Hadi's Grill.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn, Bailey. Nays: Champion. Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept petitions from Can Dogan supporting street vendors. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously,7/0, all Council Members present.
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. 06-4218, AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS,"
CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE," BY
REPEALING SECTION 1B BECAUSE THE STATE HAS ENACTED A MORE
COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION PROVISION, 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 Champion, seconded by Bailey, to consider agenda items Numbers 19 and
20 at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 06-214, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT
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BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR
THE PROVISION OF ANIMAL CARE SERVICES. Animal Services Supr. Goodman present
for discussion. 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. 06-215, ESTABLISHING
AN ANIMAL CARE TASK FORCE. Animal Services Spur. Goodman present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance amending Title 4,
entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," Chapter 2, entitled "Liquor Licenses and Beer Permits," by
amending Section 3 to eliminate the requirement that Johnson County officials approve
applications for alcohol licenses and permits and to make additional changes resulting from
the State's new electronic filing system and the increased inspections by the Fire
Department, 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, to adopt RES. 06-216, APPROVING THE
POLICE CHIEF'S GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING WHETHER APPLICANTS FOR
INITIAL AND RENEWAL LIQUOR LICENSES, BEER PERMITS AND WINE PERMITS ARE
OF "GOOD MORAL CHARACTER". Moved by Elliott to amend the resolution to eliminate
the reference of the request for law enforcement for fighting or disorderly conduct. The
Mayor declared the motion dead for lack of a second. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Angie Reams, Mary
Khowassah, Jim Clayton. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-217, AMENDING
THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE TRANSIT DIVISION OF THE PARKING AND
TRANSIT DEPARTMENT BY ADDING ONE FULL-TIME AND FOUR PART-TIME (.75)
MASS TRANSIT OPERATOR POSITIONS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 06-218, APPROVING THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR DISPLAY OF A
SCULPTURE ON THE PENINSULA PARK SCULPTOR'S SHOWCASE. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-219, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD
R. GREEN COMPANY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE
MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD IOWA RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor announced the current vacancy: Historic Preservation Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending March 29, 2008. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, August 16, 2006.
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The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Telecommunications
Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 13,2007. Applications must be received
by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2006; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired
term plus a five-year term ending December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-
year term January 1,2006 - December 31,2011. Housing and Community Development
Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms September 1, 2006 - 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. [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.]
Council Member Correia congratulated outgoing Historic Preservation Commission
Member Mike McHarry on his recent wedding and thanked him for his years of service; noted
the Ambassador to City award ceremony and the cooperative work efforts on the part of the
Housing Authority and the Iowa City Realtors; reported on her recent visit and tour of the
Iowa City airport with Commission Member Janelle Rettig; and updated Council on the
activities of the Youth Advisory Commission.
Council Member Champion reported that over 500 permits had already been sold for
the new Dog Park.
Council Member O'Donnell thanked Bill Frantz and the neighborhood for their
cooperative efforts in the agreement for construction on Bayard Street.
Council Member Vanderhoef echoed earlier remarks by Council Member Correia
regarding the Ambassador to City Award and stated she had referred someone to the
housing lobbyists at the National League of Cities and asked staff to include in a workshop at
the December or March conference.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey reminded citizens of the Jazz Festival and the Riverside
Shakespeare Festival coming up that week-end.
Council Member Elliott noted his frustration and embarrassment with the Dairy Queen
sign, and asked Council to expedite the review once the matter reached their agenda.
Mayor Wilburn reminded citizens that certain processes must be followed and that it
often takes times to work through those processes, noting the Dairy Queen sign and thanked
the community for their patience; and reported the City Manager and he had participated in a
discussion on homelessness by the Consultation of Religious Communities.
City Manager Atkins summarized Council action taken that evening.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. The Mayor declared
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MEMORANDUM
Date: June 21, 2006
To:' Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 12, 2006, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O"Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG Rep: Baeth
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Boothroy, Long, Fowler, Logsden, Rackis, Franklin,
Trueblood, logsden
Tapes: 06-45, Side 2; 06-47, Both Sides; 06-48, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
TRANSIT
Parking & Transit Dir. Fowler, Transit Mgr. Logsden, Ass!. PCD Dir. Davidson, and City
Manager Atkins presented infonnation. After discussion Council agreed to proceed with two
new routes funded by small cities intensive transit grant; JCCOG will conduct JARC planning
process and will have recommendation for Council in October. Majority of Council decided not
to implement late night bus service at the present time but will await the evaluation as part of the
JCCOG JARC planning process.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined and report back hi October. (Davidson)
CONSENT CALENDAR ADDITIONS
City Clerk Karr stated staff would be adding to resolutions to the agenda. One setting a public.
hearing for June 27 to convey an easement to Owest for utility lines; and. the second rescinding
an earlier resolution appointing Dan Clay as non-voting member to the Airport Commission.
SILO (SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE LOCAL OPTION)
Majority directed the Mayor to send a letter to the School Board requesting to participate in
revenues generated; and indicate the City's interest to work with the School Board on how that
revenue would be shared.
STAFF ACTION: Mayor's letter hand delivered June 13, and copy in June 2~ information
packet. (Atkins)
Council Work Session
June 12, 2006
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KEMPER/FARMERS MARKET
Parks & Recreation Dir. Trueblood present for discussion. Possible expansion and location
change, application process, notification process, and review process were discussed. Majority
of Council requested that the procedures and polices of the Farmers Market be reviewed by the
Parks & Recreation Commission and recommendation be provided to Council.
STAFF ACTION: Refer to Parks & Recreation Commission for recommendations.
(Trueblood)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Dir. Franklin present for discussion of the following items:
A. SETTING 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. (REZ06-00012) (Teague)
B. SETTING 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)
C. SETTING 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)
D. SETTING 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.
E. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 27 ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING DANE
ROAD SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 1. (VAC06-00002)
F. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 27 ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING A
PORTION OF OLD WEST BENTON STREET. (VAC06-00003) (Professional Muffler)
G. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 27 ON A RESOLUTION VACATING
PORTIONS OF RUPPERT ROAD WITHIN AVIATION COMMERCE PARK NORTH
(V AC06-D0004)
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H. RESOLUTION OF 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.
I. ORDINANCE 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) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) (Ace Auto)
J. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
TO INSTITUTIONAL PUBLIC (P2).
K. ORDINANCE 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).
L. ORDINANCE VACATING THE ALLEY LOCATED NORTH OF BENTON STREET
BETWEEN CLINTON STREET AND DUBUQUE STREET. (VAC06-00001) (SECOND
CONSIDERATION) (Johnson County)
M. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF CARDINAL RIDGE - PART THREE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB05-00022)
N. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HOLLYWOOD MANOR,
PART 9, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB06-o0005)
O. 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)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 4f (14) - Dubuque Street sidewalks ....) PCD Dir. Franklin
reported that the City upgraded the road in 1986 or 1987 from North Dodge on the west
leg of the Dubuque Road loop. When the upgrade was done the sidewalks were
included as an assessment. Property owners protested the assessment and the City
Council took the sidewalks out of the project. Franklin stated the project just went to
Bristol and at that point it is a rural cross section.
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HOUSING (CONTINUED DISCUSSION) IP2 of 6/8 information packet)
The Council continued discussion on the Iowa City Scattered Site Housing Task Force
recommendations dated October 11, 2005. Discussion resumed at recommendation # 9 and
continued through # 15 and the Fair Share Matrix. Council requested information on the
barriers to buying a home (# 11) and agreed to look at possible expansion of what City is doing
to sustainable home ownership. Consensus agreed to educate and re-educate population.
PCD Director Franklin present for discussion on inclusionary zoning. Correia noted an article
from the Center for Community Change and stated she could include in the next packet.
Majority agreed to hold off on further discussion of inclusionary zoning until after a
recommendation is received from a collaborative group made up of the Home Builders and
Housing Authority. Regarding # 13, Council requested a copy of the Neighborhood Housing
Relations Task Force recommendations, how those recommendations are being implemented
and enforced, and number of complaints.
STAFF ACTION: Correia to provide Karr with article for June 15 packet. (Karr)
Summarize discussion and present update from Neighborhood Housing Relations Task
Force. (Atkins)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants, readvertise
Airport Zoning Commission - no applicants, readvertise
Historic Preservation Commission - Tim Toomey
Mayor left due to a conflict of interest; Mayor Pro tem Bailey presiding
Housing & Community Development Commission - Marcy DeFrance (unexpired plus 3 year)
Holly Jane Hart (unexpired)
Mayor returned to meeting.
AGENDA ITEMS (continued)
2. (Consent Calendar item # 4d(4) and # 4d(5) - Wal-Mart issues) Council Member
Champion requested that both be removed for separate discussion at the formal
meeting. City Atty. Dilkes clarified that the first item dealt with a request to purchase
additional land on the east side; and the second dealt with a request for an extension
until the appeal is resolved. Majority agreed to pull both from the Consent Calendar.
3. (Agenda item # 10 - resolution .... Lease agreement .... Habitat for Humanity) In
response to Mayor Pro tem Bailey, City Atty. Dilkes stated clause # 7 seems to limit the
use to six days a week and certain hours and questioned why it is being limited. City
Atty. Dilkes will follow up but suggested that the words "at least" could be added to
suggest a minimum and not limit.
4. (Agenda item # 25 - resolution awarding contract ... 2005 Asphalt Overlay Project) The
City Manager stated his reluctance to award the bid or postpone it. He would provide a
recommendation at the formal meeting.
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5. (Agenda item # 24 - resolution approving ... a retiree medical and dental expense
reimbursement plan) Council Member Elliott stated he had concerns regarding not using
vacation and being paid for unused vacation, and he would follow up prior to the vote the
next evening.
6. (Agenda item # 15 - resolution establishing daily fees ... Thornberry Off-Leash Dog
Park) Parks & Recreation Dir. Trueblood responded to questions.
7. (Consent Calendar # 4d(2) - resolution of intent to convey.... 426 Bayard Street ... and
setting public hearing fro June 27, 2006) Council Member Elliott raised concerns
regarding setting the hearing prior to getting the recommendations. City Atty. Dilkes
stated there are timing factors issues due to construction season. City Clerk Karr noted
present Council direction that staff provides action the same night as the hearing but that
at any time Council may continue the hearing and/or defer action to another meeting.
8. (Agenda item # 17 - Ordinance amending Title 8, ... repealing Section 1 B because the
state has enacted a more comprehensive education provision) City Atty. Dilkes and City
Clerk Karr responded to Council Member Vanderhoef questions regarding continued
inspection and lost revenues. A revised procedure for liquor licensing would be
presented to Council at their next meeting.
9. (Consent Calendar # 4f(9) - Preservation of Montgomery - Butler house) In response to
Council Member Correia, PCD Dir. Franklin reported that when the City first obtained the
house other organizations were approached to take over the house and use as an
educational facility and no one had the money; there is an individual who is potentially
interested in buying it and restoring it but no final decision has been made.
10. (Consent Calendar # 4f(15) - Thatcher Mobile Home Park) In response to Council
Member Correia, the City Manager stated a response to her letter was being prepared
for the next information packet.
11. (Consent Calendar # 4f(2) - Proposed sidewalk cafe at 100 S. Linn Street) Council
Member Vanderhoef raised concerns regarding noise levels and how the operation may
affect the ramp next to the building. The City Manager will respond that there are
regulations that must be complied with for operations to continue.
Council agreed to reconvene for discussion of "SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION
ITEMS" at 5:30 Tuesday, June 13, and bring their calendars for scheduling purposes.
Meeting adjourned 10:00 PM.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 21, 2006
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 13, 2006, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr
Tapes: 06-49, Side 1
(Tape broke; transcription start mid meeting)
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS (IP3 of 6/8 Info Packet)
Council reviewed the City Manager memo and agreed to the following additions:
. Add Farmers Market Procedures (referred to Parks & Recreation for
recommendation)
. Add Public Works Yard
. Ask department heads for additions to list
The following items on the City Manager memo were assigned the following discussion
dates:
Liquor License Procedures
Crime Stoppers
Housing Fellowship
Mid-American Franchise
Housing Policy
(inclusionary zoning separate)
Transit Route Policy
Aid to Agencies funding
Homeless
Joint Communications Center
Eastside Recycling Center/concept plan
Parking in City Parks/football week-ends
Fire Station # 2
Fire Station # 4
SILO School Sales Tax/agreement
Burlington Street Median/concept plan
Sand Lake (to be named)/concept plan
Grand Avenue Roundabout/concept plan
Public Works Yard
June 26
June 26
Ongoing
June 26
City Manager to provide summary
Confirming memo from staff
August (prior to budget)
Ongoing
CM to present at JCCOG June 28
June 26
July 17
July 17
August 21
School Timeline
July 31
July 31
July 31
August 21
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Council evaluations of the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk were scheduled
for 9:00 a.m. until noon, Monday, July 10. The Mayor will prepare information for
distribution including contracts and job descriptions of each employee.
Meeting adjourned 6:55 p.m.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/13/06
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.
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 and seconded 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
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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
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 St. 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.
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'Revised 6/26/06
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of
one parking meter and installation of two NO PARKING 2am - 6 am TOW AWAY
ZONE LOADING ZONE 15 MINUTE LIMIT 8am - 2 am signs; Robert Burns regarding
Proposed Sidewalk Cafe at 100 S. Linn SI.; 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-179, INTENT TO APPROVE A THIRD
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.
Moved and seconded 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. Gary Sanders and Bob Downer,
atty. for Wal-Mart appeared. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated.
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 and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of
one parking meter and installation of two NO PARKING 2am - 6 am TOW AWAY
ZONE LOADING ZONE 15 MINUTE LIMIT Bam - 2 am signs; Robert Burns regarding
Proposed S'dewalk Cafe at 100 S. Linn St.; Naftaly Stramer regarding Parking at the
Art and Jazz estivals; Debra Delaet and Todd Knoop regarding C ty Park pool; Katy
Maher regardin Rental complaint [Staff response included]; Tish rorby regarding
Thank you to 911 erators; Rick Kaster regarding AOL News-T n of Hercules
Blocks Wal-Mart; P i Kemper(x3) regarding Farmers Market C ncern [Staff response
included. Other docu ntation previously distributed 5/25 Inf mati on Packet]; Colette
LaFortune Pogue regar . g Preservation of Montgomery-B er House; Stacey Green
regarding Proposed transi oute changes [Staff response' c1uded]; Katy Brown
regarding Residential Disturo ces [Staff response incl ed]; Shelly Cronbaugh
regarding Tornado alarm testin . Austin Baeth regard' g Late-night bus service;
Dubuque Road sidewalk and tra concerns letter rom Ariana Betenbender, lance
Platz, Ellen Roan, Larry Betenbend Ginny Kirs ling; Laura Stern regarding
Thatcher Mobile Home Park [Previous distrib ed in 5/25 and 6/1 Information
Packets]; Paul Snow: Late Night Bus Se ic
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06- 9, TENT TO APPROVE A THIRD
AMENDMENT TO A PURCHASE AGREEM T BE EEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS T ST FOR ~ PROXIMATELY 21.76 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LYING WITHIN LOTS 10 TOUGH 170 ORTH AIRPORT
DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION AND TS 2, THROUG OF THE NORTH AIRPORT
DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION - P T TWO, AND SETTI G A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JUNE 27, 2006.
Moved and seconded to opt a resolution of intent to a prove a fourth amendment to
a purchase agreement betwee the City of Iowa City and Wal- rt Real Estate Business
Trust for approximately 21.7 acres of property lying within lots 1 through 17 of North Airport
Development Subdivision d lots 2, through 4 of the North Airport evelopment Subdivision
- Part two, and setting a ublic hearing for June 27, 2006. Gary Sar\ders and Bob Downer,
atty. for Wal-Mart appe red. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated.
Senior Center ommissioner Bob Engle,725 Bradley Street, updated Council on
activities at the Ce r. Gary Sanders, reminded citizens of the Board of Adjustment meeting
scheduled for Jun 14 with one subject on the agenda relating to Wal-Mart building on a flood
plain. Kevin Per z, 161 Columbia Drive, appeared regarding garbage removal in the
downtown are and recycling. "
Moved nd seconded to set a public hearing for June 27 on an ordina~,ce rezoning
6,750 squar feet of property located at 619 Kirkwood Avenue from Low Density Single-
Family Re dential (RS-5) Zone to Commercial Office (CO-1) Zone. The Mayo~ declared the
motion cried. .
ved and seconded to set a public hearing for June 27 on an ordinance rezoning
res of property located on S. Gilbert Street, South of Highway 6 and Nor'th of
South ate Avenue from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2)
Zon The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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 2D, 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.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for June 27 on an ordinance vacating
Dane Road South of Highway 1. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for June 27 on an ordinance vacating a
portion of Old West Benton Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for June 27 on a resolution vacating
portions of Ruppert Road within Aviation Commerce Park North. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
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. 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. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Don Hilsman. 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 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 151N 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. The Mayor
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declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time.
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. 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 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; 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating the alley located north of Benton
Street between Clinton Street and Dubuque Street (VAC06-00001), be given second vote.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-181, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
CARDINAL RIDGE - PART THREE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-182, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF HOLLYWOOD MANOR, PART 9, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded 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).
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-183, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2667 INDIGO COURT TO A PUBLIC HOUSING
PROGRAM TENANT.
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.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-184, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 617 BROOKSIDE DRIVE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING
PROGRAM TENANT.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-185, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2673 INDIGO COURT TO A PUBLIC HOUSING
PROGRAM TENANT.
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.
Moved and seconded 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 with the words "at least"
inserted into item 7 regarding the days and hours of operation.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. 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 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
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Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-189, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY DOGPAC FOR JOINT
MAINTENANCE OF AND SHARING REVENUES GENERATED FROM THE THORNBERRY
OFF-LEASH DOG PARK.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-190, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 94-
292.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-191, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 94-
255 AND ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR DANCING PERMITS.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-193, DIRECTING SALE OF $6,265,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2006A.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-194, DIRECTING SALE OF $1,000,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, TAXABLE SERIES 2006B.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-196, APPROVING THE VANTAGECARE
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN, A RETIREE MEDICAL AND DENTAL EXPENSE
REIMBURSEMENT PLAN.
Moved and seconded 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 PROJECT to L.L. Pelling
Company for $ 456,253.30.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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. UISG representatives Baeth and Volland thanked Council for the opportunity. Moved
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and seconded to accept correspondence from Addison Stark and Austin Baeth. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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 and seconded 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.
The Mayor abstained due to conflict of interest on the next item. Mayor Pro tem Bailey
presiding. Moved and seconded 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. 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.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 8:30 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file on the office of the City
Clerk.
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
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 St. 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-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. 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-
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ZO LOADING ZONE 15 MINUTE LIMIT 8am - 2 am signs; Robert Burns regarding
Propos . Sidewalk Cafe at 100 S. Linn St.; Naftaly Stramer regarding Parking at the
Art and Ja Festivals; Debra DeLaet and Todd Knoop regarding City Park pool; Katy
Maher regar . g Rental complaint [Staff response included]; Tish Brorby regarding
Thank you to 9 1 operators; Rick Kaster regarding AOL News-Town of Hercules
Blocks Wal-Mart; atti Kemper(x3) regarding Farmers Market Concern [Staff response
included. Other do mentation previously distributed 5/25 Information Packet]; Colette
LaFortune Pogue re rding Preservation of Montgomery-Butler Ho e; Stacey Green
regarding Proposed tr sit route changes [Staff response included, Katy Brown
regarding Residential Di urbances [Staff response included]; Sh Iy Cronbaugh
regarding Tornado alarm t ting; Austin Baeth regarding Late- . ht bus service;
Dubuque Road sidewalk an raffic concerns letters from Ari a Betenbender, Lance
Platz, Ellen Roan, Larry Beten nder, Ginny Kirschling; La a Stern regarding
Thatcher Mobile Home Park [Pre iously distributed in 5/2 and 6/1 Information
Packets]; Paul Snow: Late Night B Service.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all ouncil Member present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by Vanderho f, to ado RES. 06-179, INTENT TO
APPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO A PURC SE GREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND WAL-MART REAL ESTATE NESS TRUST FOR
APPROXIMATELY 21.76 ACRES OF PROPERTY L NG WITHIN LOTS 10 THROUGH 17
OF NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVI 0 ND LOTS 2, THROUGH 4 OF THE
NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISI - PA TWO, AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JUNE 27, 2006. Individual Cou cil Membe expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, wi the following ivision of voice vote: Ayes:
Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nay . Bailey, Champi ,Correia. Absent: None.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by O'Do ell, to adopt a resolu 'on of intent to approve a
fourth amendment to a purchase agreem t between the City of 10 City and Wal-Mart Real
Estate Business Trust for approximately 1.76 acres of property Iyin within lots 10 through
17 of North Airport Development Subd' ision and lots 2, through 4 of t North Airport
Development Subdivision - Part two, nd setting a public hearing for Ju e 27, 2006.
Individual Council Members expres d their views. Gary Sanders and B Downer, atty. for
Wal-Mart appeared. The Mayor d lared the resolution defeated, 3/4, with he following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: onnell, Vanderhoef, Elliott. Nays: Baile Champion,
Correia, Wilburn. Absent: Non .
Senior Center Commis loner Bob Engle,725 Bradley Street, updated Council on
activities at the Center. Gary; anders, reminded citizens of the Board of Adjustment meeting
scheduled for June 14 wit ne subject on the agenda relating to Wal-Mart building on a flood
plain. Kevin Perez, 161 olumbia Drive, appeared regarding garbage removal in the
downtown area and rec cling.
Moved by Van rhoef, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for June 27 on an
ordinance rezoning ,750 square feet of property located at 619 Kirkwood Avenue from Low
Density Single-Fa ily 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 2D, 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. (V AC06-00002). 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 151N 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, 710, 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 (V AC06-00001)
(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 DOGPAC
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 2006AAND $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 Council Members present.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk