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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 21,2002
Iowa City City Council Regular meeting 7:00 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes,
Voparil, Franklin, Briggs, Knoche, Davidson, Spitz, O'Malley, Klingaman. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tapes 02-49 and 02-50, Both Sides.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Lemme
Elementary students: Katherine Bird, Martin Fox; and Longfellow Elementary
students: Kendra Halter, Janna Ozzello, April Ramsey
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted
as follows with separate consideration of item 3d(3) setting public hearing for 1821 B
Street:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting May 6, regular
meeting of May 7, special meeting of May 9, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Airport Commission:
April 16. Iowa City Airport Commission: April 25. Iowa City Board of
Adjustment: April 9
Recommendation to Council: Approve amendment of procedural rules
setting a more specific time limitation. This matter is to be forwarded to
the Council Rules Committee for review.
Iowa City Board of Appeals: April 15. Iowa City Civil Service Commission:
May 1
Recommendation to Council: Accept the hiring list for the position of
Police Officer.
Parks and Recreation Commission: April 10.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Cafe, Inc., dba Linn Street
Cafe, 121 N. Linn St. Class B Wine Permit for Linn Street Cafe, Inc., dba Linn
Street Cafe, 121 N. Linn St. Class C Liquor License for Quzer Inc., dba
Shakespeare's, 819 S. First Ave. Class C Liquor License for Pershell Corp.,
dba Colonial Lanes, 2253 Highway 218 South. Class C Beer Permit for
Nordstrom Oil Co., dba Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204 N. Dubuque St.
Class C Liquor License for Fitzpatrick's Alehouse, Inc., dba Fitzpatrick's
Alehouse, Inc., 525 S. Gilbert St. Outdoor Service Area for Fitzpatrick's Ale
house, Inc., dba Fitzpatrick's Alehouse, Inc., 525 S. Gilbert St.
Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 127: RES. 02-178, p. 178, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for June 11 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRE STATION 3 ADDITION AND RENOVATION
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 02-179, p. 179, SETTING'
A PUBLIC HEARING for June 11 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FY02 CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
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PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 02-180, p. 180, INTENT TO APPROVE A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1-C IN TOWER
PLACE AND PARKING AND TO DISPOSE OF UNIT 1-C IN ACCORDANCE
HEREWITH, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 11,2002.
Resolution, Bk. 127: RES. 02-181, p. 181, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM
ATLAS WORLD GRILL.
Correspondence: Anthony Christner regarding Northside Marketplace
Streetscape. Mark Anderson (Airport Commission) regarding Airport Support
John Castle (Dept of the Army) regarding Memorial Day. Robert and Dara
Dick regarding Unleashed Dogs in Hickory Hill Park. James Peterson and
Cynthia Parsons (Apehouse, LC) regarding Timeline for 341 N Riverside Drive
Rezoning Harold Stager: First Avenue Opening. Joan Jehle (Friends of
Hickory Hill Park) regarding Acceptance of Park Land. Mary Hitchcock
regarding National Mayors' Conference. Matthew Corbet regarding Public
Power Initiative. Sara Sizemore regarding Ordinances. Robert Burns
(Emerson Point Limited Partnership) regarding Enterprise Zone. Tom Clancy,
Barb Schaufenbuel, Victoria Thiede-Knipper (Mercy Hospital) regarding
Enterprise Zone for Emerson Point. Teresa Kelly (The Heritage Agency)
regarding Enterprise Zone for Emerson Point. Carla Berg Pope (Affordable
Assisted Living Coordinator- State of Iowa) regarding Enterprise Zone for
Emerson Point. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of Two
Handicap Parking Spaces at the Iowa City Landfill Parking Lot and Two NO
PARKING IN AISLE; TOW AWAY Signs. Installation of NO PARKING
ANYTIME Signs on the West Side of Reno Street North of Ronalds Street.
Remove 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Parking Prohibition on the North Side of the 400
Block of East Washington Street. Installation of Two Speed Limit Signs on
Ruppert Road. Charlotte Walker regarding Emerson Point. Helen Kline:
Invitation.
Kanner raised concerns regarding recruitment procedures for women police officers.
After discussion, Council directed staff to relay concerns to the Civil Service
Commission and request a response. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by
Champion, seconded by Kanner, to defer indefinitely a resolution of intent to convey
a single-family home located at 1821 B Street and setting a public hearing for June
11,2002. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Burns & Burns representatives Alaina Welsh and Bob Burns, appeared
regarding enterprise zones. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to
accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present. James Thomas, 131 North First Avenue, appeared
regarding public service, community development block grant funds, urban renewal,
Emerson Point and enterprise zones. Sarah Walls, 1830 Morningside Dr. and
representing Friends of Hickory Hill Park, requested Council support of their REAP
grant proposal at the next Council meeting. Council agreed the item would be on the
next agenda.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for June 11
on an ordinance amending the Sensitive Areas Ordinance to regulate isolated
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wetlands. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for June
11 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Multi-Family
Residential, RM-12, to Sensitive Areas Overlay-Low Density Multi-Family
Residential, SAO-RM-12, for Lot 2 of First and Rochester subdivision, Part 1, a
38,041 square-foot property located west of First Avenue, north of Rochester Street.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance to amend
Section 14-6K-2 of the Zoning Ordinance, Floodplain Management, in order to
remove the requirement for fill beyond the area of a structure, update various
definitions and references, and to acknowledge the new Flood Insurance Rate Map
(FIRM), be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner.
Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 02-4019, Bk. 45, p.
27, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING ARTICLE E, COMEMRCIAL AND
BUSINESS ZONES", SECTION 2, NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMERCIAL ZONE,
TO BROADEN THE USES ALLOWED AND TO REVISE THE DIMENSIONAL
REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGN PROVISIONS, be passed and adopted. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 02-4020, Bk. 45, p.
28, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING" ARTICLE O,
ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS," TO PERMIT PORTABLE SIGNS AS A
PROVISIONAL USE IN THE CB-2, CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE ZONE, CB-5,
CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT, AND THE CB-10, CENTRAL BUSINESS, ZONE,
be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-182, Bk.
127, p. 182, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF HICKORY HEIGHTS, JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef.
Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 02-183, Bk.
127, p. 183, ENDORSING THE CLEAR CREEK MASTER PLAN MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING. Theresa Morrow, Southgate Development, 755 Mormon
Trek Blvd., appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by
Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to delete attachment J (Proposed Schedule) from the
Memorandum of Understanding. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with
the following show of hands: Ayes: Kanner, Wilburn, Vanderhoef, Lehman, Pfab.
Nays: O'Donnell, Champion. Absent: None. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Teresa Morrow, Southgate Development appeared. Affirmative roll call vote, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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A public hearing was held on the execution of the Iowa City Housing Authority
amended Section 8 Administrative Plan to include homeownership. No one
appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-184, Bk. 127,
p. 184, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY AMENDED SECTION
8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE HOMEOWNERSHIP. Affirmative roll call
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on plan, specifications, and estimate of cost for
construction of the Highway 1 and Sunset Street intersection improvements project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to
publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one
appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-185, Bk.
127, p. 185, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 1 AND SUNSET STREET
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the City's intent to proceed with and authorizing
the acquisition of property rights for the Mormon Trek Boulevard extension project.
The following individuals appeared: George Dane, 715 Benton Court; John Dane,
4082 Dane Rd. SE; Tom Williams, 4146 Dane Road. Asst. PCD Director Davidson
present for discussion. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to continue the
public hearing to July 2, 2002. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to defer to July 2 a resolution
declaring the City's intent to proceed with and authorizing the acquisition of property
rights for the Mormon Trek Boulevard Extension project. Majority of Council directed
staff to provide cost estimates of Option A for the July 2 Council meeting. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from George Dane
and John Dane. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-186, Bk. 127,
p. 186, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR
THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD PROJECT STP-U-3175(620)--70-52. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner,
Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 02-187, Bk. 127,
p. 187, FIXING TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED CIVIL
PENALTY OF $300.00 AGAINST THE SANCTUARY RESTAURANT & PUB.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-188, Bk.
127, p. 188, FIXING TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED
CIVIL PENALTY OF $300.00 AGAINST THE OLD MARKET PLACE. Affirmative roll
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call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, that the ordinance amending the City
Code Title 10, "Public Ways," Chapter 3, "Commercial Use of Sidewalks," Section 3,
"Use of Sidewalk Cafes" to allow sidewalk cafes to operate until 12:00 midnight, be
given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Champion, Kanner, Pfab, Wilburn. Nays: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Absent:
None.
Mayor Lehman, Mayor Pro rem Vanderhoef, and Council Member Champion
stated they had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting. Temporary
Mayor Pro rem Pfab presiding. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, that
ORD. 02-4021, Bk. 45, p. 29, AMENDING TITLE 10, ENTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC
WAYS AND PROPERTY," BY ADDING CHAPTER 10, ENTITLED "CHUTES AND
VAULTS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY" TO ESTABLISH A SYSTEM TO
REGULATE THE USE OF CHUTES AND VAULTS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Lehman,
Champion, Vanderhoef, absent. Temporary Mayor Pro tem Pfab declared the
ordinance adopted. Mayor Lehman, Mayor Pro tern Vanderhoef, and Council
Member Champion returned to the meeting. Mayor Lehman now presiding.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-189, Bk. 127,
p. 189, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CSHQA AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF PHASE TWO OF THE VOICE
SYSTEM UPGRADE. 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, to adopt RES. 02-190, Bk.
127, p. 190, APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING
NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT FUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The
following individuals appeared: Jerry Hansen, 1237 Burns Ave., Weatherby Friends
and Neighbors; Delayne Williamson, 830 Ronald St., Northside Neighborhood;
Michael Wright, 815 Roosevelt St., Longfellow Neighborhood; Clair Whiteman, 845
Cypress Ct., Bluffwood Neighborhood; Tess Judge-Ellis, 53 Norwood Circle,
Friendship Neighborhood Association. Neighborhood Services Planner Klingaman
presented information on the Weeber-Harlocke application.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-191, Bk.
127, p. 191, UNCLASSIFIED SALARY COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003
FOR THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, AND CITY CLERK AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND C~TY CLERK TO EXECUTE
AMENDMENTS TO THE CONTRACTS OF THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY
ATTORNEY. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend increase to $1,899.00
for each employee. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the motion defeated, 1/6, with the following show of hands: Ayes: Kanner.
Nays: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent:
None. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-192, Bk.
127, p. 192, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SPECIFIC POLICE DEPARTMENT
SERVICES. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Kanner, to amend by keeping the present
fee for those that qualify to pay for reduced rates for water and sewer. The Mayor
declared the motion defeated, 1/6, in accordance with Res. 00-117 and with the
following show of hands: Ayes: Pfab. Nays: Wilburn, Vanderhoef, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Champion. Abstaining: Kanner. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef,
Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Pfab. Absent: None. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-193, Bk.
127, p. 193, DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE CITY TO BE AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AREA, AND THAT THE REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION,
REDEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, OF SUCH
AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR
WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY; DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS
APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT; AND ADOPTING THE
LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD & HIGHWAY 6 URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
THEREFOR. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent:
None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance providing
that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located
within the Lower Muscatine Road & Highway 6 urban renewal project area, in the
City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the
State of Iowa, City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa City Community School
District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal
and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds
issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in connection with said urban renewal
redevelopment project, be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays:
Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-194, Bk.
127, p. 194. DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE CITY TO BE AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AREA, AND THAT THE REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION,
REDEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, OF SUCH
AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR
WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY; DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS
APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT; AND ADOPTING THE
INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD URBAN RENEWAL PLAN THEREFOR. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent:
None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance providing
that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located
within the Industrial Park Road urban renewal project area, in the City of Iowa City,
County of Johnson, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of
Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa City Community School District and other taxing
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districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans,
monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued,
incurred by said city in connection with said urban renewal redevelopment project, be
given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion.
Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-195, Bk. 127,
p. 195, DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE CITY TO BE AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AREA, AND THAT THE REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION,
REDEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, OF SUCH
AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR
WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY; DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS
APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT; AND ADOPTING THE
HEINZ ROAD URBAN RENEWAL PLAN THEREFOR. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilbum, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance providing
that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located
within the Heinz Road urban renewal project area, in the City of Iowa City, County of
Johnson, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Iowa City,
County of Johnson, Iowa City Community School District and other taxing districts,
be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies
advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by
said city in connection with said urban renewal redevelopment project, be given first
vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef,
Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 02-196, Bk.
127, p. 196, IN SUPPORT OF THE SAND PRAIRIE ACQUISITION AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT APPLICATION TO BE
SUBMITTED TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to
accept correspondence from Dave Klockau. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-197, Bk.
127, p. 197, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS FOR
THE FIRST AVENUE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - ROCHESTER
AVENUE TO "D" STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to reappoint Council Member
Vanderhoef to the SEATS Paratransit Advisory Committee vacancy for a term ending
June 30, 2004.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies (Due to changes in the
State Code): Airport Zoning Commission: Two vacancies to fill unexpired terms. One
ending December 31,2003 and the other ending December 31,2005. Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment: One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31
2003. Historic Preservation Commission: One vacancy (Moffitt Cottage District
Representative) to fill a three-year term March 29, 2002 - March 29, 2005.
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Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 5. Human Rights
Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2003.
Housing and Community Development Commission - Three vacancies to fill three
year terms. September 1, 2002 - September 1, 2005. Applications must be received
by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 26.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Housing and Community Development
Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2003.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 26.
Council Member Pfab asked Council to consider setting a special meeting to
reevaluate the enterprise zones as soon as possible. A majority of Council were not
interested in a scheduling a special meeting.
Council Member Kanner reported on a discussion with Latino Conference
award winner for business leadership William DeSouza about skateboarding and
skateboard parks; and requested information on keeping Mercer Park open even
when the new skateboard park, consider lighting for both parks, fencing to delineate
area at Mercer, and doing some repair work to the surface at Mercer. Staff will follow
up the Parks & Rec. Commission for a response. Council Member Kanner
apologized to Burns & Burns representatives Alaina Welsh and Bob Burns for not be
allowed to speak at the work session the previous evening.
Mayor Lehman noted the Memorial Day holiday and encouraged citizens to
participate in community activities observing the holiday.
Deputy City Clerk Voparil announced the arrival of twins to Clerk Typist Turtle
and her husband Cory.
Moved by Kanner, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 9:58 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0~bers p~sen~
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/6/02
Iowa City City Council special meeting 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab (6:04 p.m.), Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning 5.45 acres from Rural
Residential (RR-1) and Interim Development Single Family Residential (ID-RS) to
Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) located at the northwest corner of
Rohret Road and Phoenix Drive, be given second reading. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where
its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the
governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 6:31 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. ,Karr, City C. lerk ~ ,
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/7/02
Iowa City City Council regular meeting 7:00 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
Iowa City Kickers representatives Brent DeNeice and Doug Ginsberg
presented a check for $10,000 to the City to demonstrate the continued partnership
with the City for a quality recreational complex devoted to soccer.
The Mayor proclaimed: International Migratory Bird Day - May 11, Jim Walters,
accepting; Police Week- May 12-18; Peace Officers' Memorial Day- May 15;
Historic Preservation Week - May 12-18; Bicycle Month - May 2002, Greg Kovaciny,
current web master, BIC, accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Lincoln
Elementary: Maya Bhattacharjee, Kelly Skallerud, Alex Wiese.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for regular meeting of April 16, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Public Library - March
28. Iowa City Telecommunications Commission - March 25. Planning &
Zoning Commission - April 4.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Special Class C Liquor License for, Serendipity, 702 S. Gilbert
St. Class C Beer Permit for Suburban AMOCO - Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk
St.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 02-153, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
for May 21 TO AMEND THE SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN TO
INCLUDE THE HOMEOWNERSHIP SECTION FOR IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY SECTION 8 PROGRAM. RES. 02-154, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 1
AND SUNSET STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 02-155, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
DANE ROAD TRUNK SANITARY SEWER PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING
MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SAID PUBLIC HEARING TO
EACH OWNER OF RECORD OF AGRICULTURAL LAND THAT MAY BE
ACQUIRED FOR THE PROJECT.
Resolutions: RES. 02-156, APPROVING THE EXTERIOR SlGNAGE
AND FACADE TO THE TRANSIT INTERCHANGE FACILITY NORTH OF
THE OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER AT 27 E. WASHINGTON STREET.
RES. 02-157, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER AND WATER
MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE GREEN - PART XVIII, AND
DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR USE. RES. 02-158,
ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE
LINE, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS
18 & 40-44 OF SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, PART 2 AND LOTS 45 & 62 OF
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SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, PART 3 AND SOUTH POINTE ADDITION,
PART 7, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 02-159, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, HAWKEYE BAY STATES, AND IOWA CITY COFFEE CO.
D/B/A JAVA HOUSE FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~. RES. 02-160,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO A RELEASE, DISCLAIMER AND REAFFIRMATION
REGARDING PROPERTY OWNED BY IHA SENIOR HOUSING LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP LOCATED AT 1259 SHANNON DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 02-161, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION
AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE AND THREE MORTGAGES FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1109 DEFOREST STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 02-162, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY
AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM HARTIG DRUG COMPANY.
RES. 02-163, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM PETRO & PROVISIONS. RES. 02-
164, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF
RIGHT TO HEARING FROM RUSS' AMOCO SERVICE. RES. 02-165,
ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF
RIGHT TO HEARING FROM HY-VEE FOOD STORE #1. RES. 02-166,
ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF
RIGHT TO HEARING FROM AAJAXXX LIQUOR STORE, INC.
Correspondence: Richard Ferguson (ACT) regarding Municipal Bonds.
Amy Jennings (IC/Coralville Jaycees) regarding 2002 Fireworks Funding.
Joan Jehle regarding Habitat for Humanity Groundbreaking. Matt McGrath
regarding Neighborhood Recommendations. Heather MacDonald regarding
EHP Feasibility Study Application. Jeff Goldman regarding Sculptures. Justine
Zimmer regarding Englert Theatre. Julie Tallman regarding Comprehensive
Plan. Thomas Dean regarding Etc. Fire. Rhys Jones regarding Etc. Fire.
Jason Wilson regarding Underage Drinking. Jay Honek regarding lC Airport.
Mark Kuhn regarding CDBG. Renee Gould regarding Smokefree Restaurant
Ordinances. Civil Service Commission regarding Civil Service Entrance
Examination - Police Officer. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of 1 HOUR LIMIT 8 AM -5 PM Signs on the North Side of the 100
Block of Lafayette Street. Installation of a Stop Sign at the Intersection of
Manchester Lane and Court Street. Installation of NO PARKING 2 AM - 6 AM
Signs. Installation of a NO U-TURN Sign on Southbound Iowa Highway 1
Near the 1-80 Eastbound Off-Ramp. Installation of On-Street Metered Parking
Spaces, Establishment of Parking Meter Terms, and Modification to Parking
Meter Terms of Existing Parking Meters. Doug Anderson regarding Etc. Fire.
Bob Thompson regarding Collateral Damage. Distributed in Council's April 18
Information Packet: Sally Simpson regarding Elder Services Funding. Lori
Klockau regarding Sand Prairie Preservation. Michael Townsend regarding
Concerns regarding daughter. Ann Kantor regarding Quilt Project.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mike Porter, owner of The Summit and One-Eyed Jake's appeared regarding
positive ways of conducting a bar business. Robert Lea Grimm appeared regarding
closure of tattoo parlors, and public power. Lori Benz, Senior Center Commissioner,
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updated Council on activities at the Center, including budget cuts. Alaina Welsh,
Burns and Burns, requested Council schedule designation of an enterprise zone for
Emerson Point at their next meeting. Council agreed to add the item to the work
session agenda of May 20.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend Section 14-6K-2 of the
Zoning Ordinance, Floodplain Management, in order to remove the requirement for
fill beyond the area of a structure, update various definitions and references, and to
acknowledge the new Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Neighborhood
Commercial, CN-1, zone to broaden the uses allowed and to revise the dimensional
requirements and design provisions, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Article
O, Sign Regulations, to permit portable signs in the Central Business Service, CB-2,
Central Business Support, CB-5, and Central Business, CB-10, zones, be given
second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 02-4016, TO CONDITIONALLY REZONE
APPROXIMATELY 5.45 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
ROHRET ROAD AND PHOENIX DRIVE FROM RURAL RESIDENTIAL, RR-1, TO
LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, RS-5, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 02-4017, CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION OF 18.2 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-5) TO
SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY-5 (OSA-5), be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-167, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HICKORY HEIGHTS, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-168, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT
OF LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION, PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-169, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT
OF LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION, PART TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on the proposed Lower Muscatine Road & Highway
6 Urban Renewal Plan. Dan Smith, Iowa City Chamber of Commerce, appeared and
requested his remarks be incorporated into the record for #8, #9 and #10. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from: Charles Funk, Pat Guard. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on the proposed Industrial Park Urban Renewal
Plan. Robert Grimm appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from: Charles Funk, Pat Guard, and remarks made by Dan Smith during item #8.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on the proposed Heinz Road Urban Renewal Plan.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Charles Funk, Pat Guard, and
remarks made by Dan Smith during item #8. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2002 Operating
Budget.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-170, AMENDING THE CURRENT
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2002 (AS AMENDED LAST
ON 10/23/01).
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Northside Marketplace Streetscape Project,
Phase I, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City
Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
The following individuals appeared: Mike Carberry, 715 N. Linn St.; Doug
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Alberhasky, 911 Market St.; Robert Lea Grimm; and Tony Christner, 740 Kirkwood
Ave. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Kurt Friese, Steve van
der Woude, Barbara van der Woude, David Panther. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-171, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION QF THE NORTHSIDE MARKETPLACE STREETSCAPE
PROJECT, PHASE I, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the South Sycamore Regional Greenspace
Landscape and Trail Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each
bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place
for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-172, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL GREENSPACE
LANDSCAPE AND TRAIL PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS.
Mayor Lehman, Mayor Pro-tem Vanderhoef, and Council Member Champion
stated they had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting. Temporary
Mayor Pro tem Pfab now presiding. Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Title 10, entitled "Use of Public Ways and Property," by adding Chapter
10, entitled "Chutes and Vaults within the public right-of-way" to establish a system to
regulate the use of chutes and vaults in the public right-of-way, be given second
vote. City Atty. Dilkes noted the in the temporary use section of the ordinance in
accordance with Council discussion on April 16. The Temporary Mayor Pro-rem
declared the motion carried. Mayor Lehman, Mayor Pro tem Vanderhoef, and
Council Member Champion returned to the meeting. Mayor Lehman now presiding.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 02-4018, AMENDING TITLE 3, ENTITLED
"CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "SCHEDULE
OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES," ARTICLE 5,
ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL," OF THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE
CERTAIN SOLID WASTE CHARGES, be passed and adopted.
Council Member Wilburn stated he had a conflict of interest and left the room.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-173, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY03
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART OF IOWA CITY'S 2001-2006
CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS) AS AMENDED, AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY
CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE
AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN.
Moved and seconded to amend the Plan to change the interest rate on the loan for
the housing project Garden Prairie from 1% to 3% and the affordability requirement
to be extended to 30 years from the 20 years as it presently appears. Bob Burns and
Alaina Welsh, Burns and Burns, appeared. Robert Lea Grimm appeared. The Mayor
declared the amendment carried. Moved and seconded to the fund the Elder
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Services Small Repair Program by eliminating the Emergency Housing Project
feasibility study ($23,400), and the remainder of the $40,000 be taken from the
economic development funds ($11,600). Christy Canganelli, Executive Director of
Emergency Housing Project, appeared. The Mayor declared the amendment carried.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from: Christina Canganelli, Sandy Pickup. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-174, AUTHORIZING AND
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $29,100,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-175, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY02 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-176, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE CORRIDOR
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - ROCHESTER AVENUE TO D STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-177, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE NORTH DODGE STREET
PROJECT STP-1-5(69)--2c-52.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Human Rights Commission - One
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1,2003. Housing and Community
Development Commission - Three vacancies to fill three year terms. September 1,
2002 - September 1, 2005. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
June 26.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies (due to changes in the
State Code): Airport Zoning Commission: Two vacancies to fill unexpired terms. One
ending December 31,2003 and the other ending December 31,2005. Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment: One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,
2003. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 5.
The Mayor noted the vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission for
(Moffitt Cottage District Representative) to fill a three-year term March 29, 2002 -
March 29, 2005, will be readvertised.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/9/02
Iowa City City Council special meeting 8:40 a.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn (8:42 a.m.).
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the
professional competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring, performance or
discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable
injury to those individuals' reputations and those individuals requested a closed session.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 11:01 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City CI,erk
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 6, 2002
Iowa City City Council special meeting 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab (6:04 p.m.), Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Staff members present: Atkins,
Dilkes, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 02-42, Side 1.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance rezoning
5.45 acres from Rural Residential (RR-1) and Interim Development Single Family
Residential (ID-RS) to Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) located at the
northwest corner of Rohret Road and Phoenix Drive, be given second reading.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn to executive session
to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where
litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage
the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned
into executive session at 6:04 p.m.
Council returned to open session 6:29 p.m.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adjourn 6:31 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 7, 2002
Iowa City City Council regular meeting 7:00 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes,
Karr, Voparil, Franklin, Nasby, Moran, O'Malley, Mansfield, Knoche, Lower, Gannon.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 02-42, Side 2; Tape 02-45, Both Sides,
Tape 02-46, Side 1.
Iowa City Kickers representatives Brent DeNeice and Doug Ginsberg
presented a check for $10,000 to the City to demonstrate the continued partnership
with the City for a quality recreational complex devoted to soccer.
The Mayor proclaimed: International Migratory Bird Day - May 11, Jim Walters,
accepting; Police Week - May 12-18; Peace Officers' Memorial Day- May 15;
Historic Preservation Week - May 12-18; Bicycle Month - May 2002, Greg Kovaciny,
current web master, BIC, accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Lincoln
Elementary: Maya Bhattacharjee, Kelly Skallerud, Alex Wiese.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for regular meeting of April 16, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Public Library - March
28. Iowa City Telecommunications Commission - March 25. Planning &
Zoning Commission - April 4.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Special Class C Liquor License for, Serendipity Laundry Cafe, Inc.,
dba Serendipity, 702 S. Gilbert St. Class C Beer Permit for Suburban
Investors, LLC, dba Suburban AMOCO - Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk St.
Setting Public Hearings Bk. 127: RES. 02-153, p. 153, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for May 21 TO AMEND THE SECTION 8
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE THE HOMEOWNERSHIP SECTION
FOR IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY SECTION 8 PROGRAM. RES. 02-
154, p. 154, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for May 21 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 1 AND SUNSET STREET
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
RES. 02-155, p. 155, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for June 11 ON DANE
ROAD TRUNK SANITARY SEWER PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING
MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SAID PUBLIC HEARING TO
EACH OWNER OF RECORD OF AGRICULTURAL LAND THAT MAY BE
ACQUIRED FOR THE PROJECT.
Resolutions, Bk. 127: RES. 02-156, p. 156, APPROVING THE
EXTERIOR SIGNAGE AND FA(~ADE TO THE TRANSIT INTERCHANGE
FACILITY NORTH OF THE OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER AT 27 E.
WASHINGTON STREET. RES. 02-157, p. 157, ACCEPTING WORK FOR
THE STORM SEWER AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
VILLAGE GREEN - PART XVIll, AND DECLARING PUBLIC
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IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR USE. RES. 02-158, p. 158, ACCEPTING
WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER
MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 18 & 40-44 OF
SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, PART 2 AND LOTS 45 & 62 OF SOUTH
POINTE ADDITION, PART 3 AND SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, PART 7,
AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE. RES. 02-159, p. 159, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, HAWKEYE BAY STATES, AND IOWA CITY COFFEE CO.
D/B/A JAVA HOUSE FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~. RES. 02-160, p. 160,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO A RELEASE, DISCLAIMER AND REAFFIRMATION
REGARDING PROPERTY OWNED BY IHA SENIOR HOUSING LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP LOCATED AT 1259 SHANNON DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 02-161, p. 161, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE AND THREE
MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1109 DEFOREST
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 02-162, p. 162, ACCEPTING PAYMENT
OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM
HARTIG DRUG COMPANY. RES. 02-163, p. 163, ACCEPTING PAYMENT
OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM
PETRO & PROVISIONS. RES. 02-164, p. 164, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM
RUSS' AMOCO SERVICE. RES. 02-165, p. 165, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM HY-
VEE FOOD STORE #1. RES. 02-166, p. 166, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM
AAJAXXX LIQUOR STORE, INC.
Correspondence: Richard Ferguson (ACT) regarding Municipal Bonds.
Amy Jennings (IC/Coralville Jaycees) regarding 2002 Fireworks Funding.
Joan Jehle regarding Habitat for Humanity Groundbreaking. Matt McGrath
regarding Neighborhood Recommendations. Heather MacDonald regarding
EHP Feasibility Study Application. Jeff Goldman regarding Sculptures. Justine
Zimmer regarding Englert Theatre. Julie Tallman regarding Comprehensive
Plan. Thomas Dean regarding Etc. Fire. Rhys Jones regarding Etc. Fire.
Jason Wilson regarding Underage Drinking. Jay Honek regarding lC Airport.
Mark Kuhn regarding CDBG [staff response included]. Renee Gould regarding
Smokefree Restaurant Ordinances. Civil Service Commission regarding Civil
Service Entrance Examination - Police Officer. JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding Installation of 1 HOUR LIMIT 8 AM -5 PM Signs on the
North Side of the 100 Block of Lafayette Street. Installation of a Stop Sign at
the Intersection of Manchester Lane and Court Street. Installation of NO
PARKING 2 AM - 6 AM Signs. Installation of a NO U-TURN Sign on
Southbound Iowa Highway 1 Near the 1-80 Eastbound Off-Ramp. Installation
of On-Street Metered Parking Spaces, Establishment of Parking Meter Terms,
and Modification to Parking Meter Terms of Existing Parking Meters. Doug
Anderson regarding Etc. Fire. Bob Thompson regarding Collateral Damage.
Distributed in Council's April 18 Information Packet: Sally Simpson regarding
Elder Services Funding. Lori Klockau regarding Sand Prairie Preservation.
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Michael Townsend regarding Concerns regarding daughter [staff response
included]. Ann Kantor regarding Quilt Project [Staff response included].
Council Member Kanner noted the public hearing set for the Section 8
Homeownership Program. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mike Porter, owner of The Summit and One-Eyed Jake's appeared regarding
positive ways of conducting a bar business. Robert Lea Grimm appeared regarding
closure of tattoo parlors, and public power. Lori Benz, Senior Center Commissioner,
updated Council on activities at the Center, including budget cuts. Alaina Welsh,
Burns and Burns, requested Council schedule designation of an enterprise zone for
Emerson Point at their next meeting. Council agreed to add the item to the work
session agenda of May 20.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend Section 14-6K~2 of the
Zoning Ordinance, Floodplain Management, in order to remove the requirement for
fill beyond the area of a structure, update various definitions and references, and to
acknowledge the new Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending
the Neighborhood Commercial, CN-1, zone to broaden the uses allowed and to
revise the dimensional requirements and design provisions, be given second vote.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending the
Zoning Code, Article O, Sign Regulations, to permit portable signs in the Central
Business Service, CB-2, Central Business Support, CB-5, and Central Business, CB-
10, zones, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 02-4016, Bk. 45, p.
24, TO CONDITIONALLY REZONE APPROXIMATELY 5.45 ACRES LOCATED AT
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ROHRET ROAD AND PHOENIX DRIVE FROM
RURAL RESIDENTIAL, RR-1, TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL,
RS-5, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 02-4017, Bk. 45, p.
25, CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF 18.2 ACRES FROM LOW
DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-5) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY-5 (OSA-5)
(Hickory Heights), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-167, Bk. 127,
p. 167, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HICKORY HEIGHTS, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent:
None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-168, Bk.
127, p. 168, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION, PART
ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 02-169, Bk.
127, p. 169, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION, PART
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TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the proposed Lower Muscatine Road & Highway
6 Urban Renewal Plan. Dan Smith, Iowa City Chamber of Commerce, appeared and
requested his remarks be incorporated into the record for #8, #9 and #10. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to accept correspondence from: Charles Funk, Pat
Guard. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on the proposed Industrial Park Urban Renewal
Plan. Robert Grimm appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to accept
correspondence from: Charles Funk, Pat Guard, and remarks made by Dan Smith
during item #8. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on the proposed Heinz Road Urban Renewal Plan.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from:
Charles Funk, Pat Guard, and remarks made by Dan Smith during item #8.. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2002 Operating
Budget. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-170, Bk. 127,
p. 170, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2002 (AS AMENDED LAST ON 10/23/01). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Northside Marketplace Streetscape Project,
Phase I, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City
Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
The following individuals appeared: Mike Carberry, 715 N. Linn St.; Doug
Alberhasky, 911 Market St.; Robert Lea Grimm; and Tony Christner, 740 Kirkwood
Ave. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from:
Kurt Friese, Steve van der Woude, Barbara van der Woude, David Panther. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Kanner, to adopt RES. 02-171, Bk. 127, p. 171,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTHSIDE MARKETPLACE
STREETSCAPE PROJECT, PHASE I, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Robert Lea Grimm
appeared. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division
of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Kanner, Pfab, Wilburn. Nays: Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the South Sycamore Regional Greenspace
Landscape and Trail Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each
bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place
for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-172, Bk. 127,
p. 172, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH SYCAMORE
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REGIONAL GREENSPACE LANDSCAPE AND TRAIL PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND
PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Mayor Lehman, Mayor Pro-tern Vanderhoef, and Council Member Champion
stated they had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting. Temporary
Mayor Pro rem Pfab now presiding. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Kanner, that
the ordinance amending Title 10, entitled "Use of Public Ways and Property," by
adding Chapter 10, entitled "Chutes and Vaults within the public right-of-way" to
establish a system to regulate the use of chutes and vaults in the public right-of-way,
be given second vote. City Atty. Dilkes noted the in the temporary use section of the
ordinance in accordance with Council discussion on April 16. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 4/0, Lehman, Vanderhoef, Champion absent. The Temporary Mayor
Pro-tem declared the motion carried. Mayor Lehman, Mayor Pro tem Vanderhoef,
and Council Member Champion returned to the meeting. Mayor Lehman now
presiding.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 02-4018, Bk. 45, p.
26, AMENDING TITLE 3, ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES,"
CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES BONDS,
FINES AND PENALTIES," ARTICLE 5, ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL," OF
THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE CERTAIN SOLID WASTE CHARGES, be passed
and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Council Member Wilburn stated he had a conflict of interest and left the room.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-173, Bk. 127, p.
173, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY03 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART OF
IOWA CITY'S 2001-2006 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS) AS AMENDED,
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL
NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE
AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kanner, to amend the Plan to change the
interest rate on the loan for the housing project Garden Prairie from 1% to 3% and
the affordability requirement to be extended to 30 years from the 20 years as it
presently appears. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Bob Burns
and Alaina Welsh, Burns and Burns, appeared. Community Development
Coordinator Nasby present for discussion. Robert Lea Grimm appeared. The Mayor
declared the amendment carried, 5/1, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes:
Vanderhoef, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Champion. Nays: Pfab. Absent: Wilburn.
Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, that the amount of money given to Elder
Services for the Small Repair Program be increased from $5,000 to $40,000 and that
money be deducted from the economic development funds. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the amendment defeated, 2/4,
with the following show of hands: Ayes: Pfab, Kanner. Nays: Vanderhoef, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Champion. Absent: Wilburn. Moved by Champion, seconded by
O'Donnell, to the fund the Elder Services Small Repair Program by eliminating the
Emergency Housing Project feasibility study ($23,400), and the remainder of the
$40,000 be taken from the economic development funds ($11,600). Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Christy Canganelli, Executive Director of
Emergency Housing Project, appeared. The Mayor declared the amendment carried,
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4/2, with the following show of hands: Ayes: Champion, O'Donnell, Lehman,
Vanderhoef. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: Wilburn. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted as amended, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Pfab. Absent:
Wilburn. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence
from: Christina Canganelli, Sandy Pickup. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent. Council Member Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-174, Bk. 127,
p. 174, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $29,100,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 02-175, Bk. 127, p.
175, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
FY02 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PROJECT to Equity Contracting for $ 42,611.75.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 02-176, Bk.
127, p. 176, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE FIRST AVENUE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - ROCHESTER
AVENUE TO D STREET to L.L. Pelling Company, for $ 479,270.08. The City
Manager updated Council on the current State Budget situation regarding road use
tax allocations. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-177, Bk.
127, p. 177, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
AGREEMENT FOR THE NORTH DODGE STREET PROJECT STP-1-5(69)--2c-52.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab. Nays:
Kanner. Absent: None.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Human Rights Commission - One
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2003. Housing and Community
Development Commission - Three vacancies to fill three year terms. September 1,
2002 ~- September 1, 2005. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
June 26.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies (due to changes in the
State Code): Airport Zoning Commission: Two vacancies to fill unexpired terms. One
ending December 31,2003 and the other ending December 31,2005. Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment: One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,
2003. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 5.
The Mayor noted the vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission for
(Moffitt Cottage District Representative) to fill a three-year term March 29, 2002 -
March 29, 2005, will be readvertised.
Council Member Kanner noted that the fire insurance rating had been
upgraded from 4 to 3 and that's good for Iowa City business who may see a slight
decrease in insurance costs; noted the great jogging trail at Weatherby Park and
stated he had spoken to Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood regarding putting up
mileage or kilometer measurements. Staff will follow up; reported on the Latino
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conference held on April 27 in Iowa City and thanked John Chaisson for his efforts
and noted City sponsorship from the City Manager's Office, Police Department, and
Human Rights; stated his desire for continued efforts on encouraging the goals of
Governor Vilsack's 20/10 report concerning Latino population in Iowa City, and
asked that the matter be schedule for an upcoming Council meeting. Stall will follow
up; stated the Council had agreed to discuss the present age of consent policy for
police accessibility in the next few weeks; announced his office hours in the Lobby
Conference Room on May 11, from 10:00 to noon.
Council Member Wilburn congratulated Horace Mann instructor Stacey Medd
for being recognized as one of two Teachers of the Year for Iowa City, and Teacher
of the Year for the East-Central Unit of about 30 school districts as well.
Council Member Vanderhoef confirmed that Council had agreed to schedule a
discussion of HOME project funding policy. Majority of Council agreed.
Council Member O'Donnell reviewed the Council discussion the previous
evening concerning the Etc. fire and the decision by Council to send a letter to the
State recommending Administrative sanctions as the most expeditious, and wished
those injured in the fire a quick and complete recovery.
Council Member Champion reminded citizens the Jaycees are still trying to
collect funds for the July 4 fireworks and encouraged contributions; and announced
that her youngest child had graduated college.
Mayor Lehman congratulated Council Member and Crisis Center Director
Wilburn on the successful pancake breakfast held the previous week-end.
Council Member O'Donnell acknowledged the effort of radio station KCJJ in
collecting 8,000 pounds of food and $4000 in donations for this community.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kanner, to adjourn 9:55 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
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MAY 9, 2002
Iowa City City Council special meeting 8:40 a.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilbum (8:42 a.m.). Staff member present: Karr. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 02-46, Side 2.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn to executive session to
evaluate the professional competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring,
performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and
irreparable injury to those individuals' reputations and those individuals requested a
closed session. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 8:45 a.m. Council returned to open session 11:00 a.m.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adjourn 11:01 a.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Kanner, Vanderhoef absent.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk