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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 18, 2006
Iowa City City Council regular meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. MayorWilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
Franklin, Fosse, Okerlund. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-58A, Both Sides; 06-
58B, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed Persons with Disabilities Day - July 29, 2006, Keith Ruff,
Coordinator for the event accepting.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: June 26, Special Council Work Session; June 27, Special Council Formal
Official and Complete; July 10, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; July 10,
Special Council Work Session.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action):
Telecommunications Commission - March 27, 2006; Public Library - May 25,2006;
Human Rights Commission - April 25, 2006; Civil Service Commission - June 23,
2006; Public Art Advisory Committee - June 1, 2006; Planning and Zoning
Commission - June 15, 2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - June 1, 2006; Youth
Advisory Commission - July 10,2006; Police Citizens Review Board - June 12, 2006;
Historic Preservation Commission - June 8, 2006.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Transfer of Class E Liquor License for Liquor House, Ltd., dba Liquor House, 425 S.
Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Pub Gal, Inc., dba IC Uglys, 210 N. Linn St.;
Class C Liquor License for Chackalackal, Inc., dba One Twenty Six, 126 E.
Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Chackalackal, Inc., dba One Twenty Six,
126 E. Washington St.; Renewal: Class B Beer Permit for Jimmy Jack's, Inc., dba
Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy
Jack's, Inc., dba Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Beer
Permit for FAP Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's West, 2 Escort Ln.; Class C Beer Permit
for DeliMart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #1,525 Hwy 1 West; Class C Beer Permit
for DeliMart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #2, 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C
Beer Permit for DeliMart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #3,2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.;
Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #5,206 E. Benton St.;
Class C Liquor License for Etre, LLC, dba Etc., 118 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor
License for I.C. Mill Associates, LLC, dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington Street.
RES. 06-220, TO ISSUE DANCE FLOOR PERMIT to Etre, LLC, dba Etc., 118 S.
Dubuque St. and I.C. Mill Associates, LLC, dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington
Street; RES. 06-221, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
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Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $8,630,439.57 for the period
of May 1 through May 31, 2006, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 06-222, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
AUGUST 1, 2006, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 1220 SOUTH FIRST AVENUE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM
TENANT; RES. 06-223, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 1, 2006 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE RE-DEVELOPMENT OF BROOKLAND PARK, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE PARK AND
RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 06-224, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A RESALE
AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2258 RUSSELL DRIVE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-225, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RESALE AND OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT
REGARDING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2258 RUSSELL DRIVE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 06-226, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING FOUR MORTGAGES FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5 CAROLINE COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-
227, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A
PROMISSORY NOTE, AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
918 DEARBORN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-228, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4 GLEASON
DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-229, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1830 HIGH STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA: RES. 06-230, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2409 ASTER AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-231,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RESALE AND OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT REGARDING THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2409 ASTER AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-232,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT LONGFELLOW MANOR SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-
233, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
DOCUMENTATION FOR THE RELEASE OF A SCHOOL SITE COVENANT WITH
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WINDSOR RIDGE DEVELOPMENT; RES. 06-234, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE PARKING FIBER INTERCONNECT PROJECT; RES. 06-235, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER
MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR OLDE TOWNE VILLAGE, AND
DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE;
RES. 06-236, APPROVING THE BY-LAWS OF THE IOWA CITY YOUTH ADVISORY
COMMISSION.
Correspondence: JCCOG Assist. Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of a NO RIGHT TURN ON RED sign at the intersection of Foster Road and
Dubuque Street; JCCOG Assist. Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
Bus Stop signs as needed to reflect changes in transit routes effective August 14,
2006; JCCOG Assist. Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of a NO
PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on Ashwood Drive; Gary Drown regarding Traffic
ticket [staff response included]; Forevergreen Road letters from Craig Albrecht, Wm
C. Laubengayer; Karen Tomasi Walters regarding Stray cats [staff response included];
John Neff regarding Ambulance calls to bars; Deborah Conger regarding Handicap
parking at Old Capitol Mall [staff response included]; School equity letters from Tom
and Karen Casavant, Rody Gessner, Pablo Kollmar, Margo Massey; Eden Shikwana
regarding History of Paul Shikwana; Bicyclists letters from Donald Baxter, Richard
Shannon [staff response included]; Chul-joo Lee regarding Fax number for Council
members [staff response included]; Paul Kelly regarding Condition of Wayne Ave [staff
response included]; Karen Thielman regarding Kyoto Agreement [staff response
included]; Ellen Ballas regarding Wal-Mart; Lea VanderVelde & Johannes Ledolter:
regarding Oak Tree stress at 322 Mullin [Staff response included].
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Dr. Richard Kerber, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, provided information on
the Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium (ROC), and invited Council and the community to a
meeting on July 27. Senior Center Commission Member David Gould, 2923 Radcliffe Ave.,
updated Council on activities at the Senior Center.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to set a public hearing for August 1, 2006 on
an ordinance conditionally rezoning 2.83 acres of property located at 4435/4455 Melrose
Avenue from Neighborhood Public (P-1) Zone to Neighborhood Public / Low Density Multi-
Family Residential (P-1/RM-12) Zone. (REZ06-00001) (Melrose Ridge). The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for August 1,
2006 on an ordinance rezoning 2.32-acres of land located at 2401 Scott Boulevard from
General Industrial (1-1) to Neighborhood Public/Intensive Commercial (P-1/CI1 (REZ06-0016)
(Eastside Recycling Center). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for August 1, 2006
on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Subsection 4E-8C, nonconforming signs,
to allow for reconstruction of a nonconforming sign by special exception. PCD Director
Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 1.39-acres acre property located
at 1820 Boyrum Street from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to Community Commercial (CC-2)
(REZ06-000014) (DeCoster). No one appeared. Moved by Bailey, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Brian DeCoster. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance conditionally
rezoning a1.39-acre acre property located at 1820 Boyrum Street from Intensive Commercial
(CI-1) to Community Commercial (CC-2) (REZ06-000014) (DeCoster), 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). No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 06-237, VACATING A
PORTION OF RUPPERT ROAD WITHIN AVIATION COMMERCE PARK NORTH (VAC06-
00004). The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll
call vote. Ayes: Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Bailey.
Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 06-238, 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. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call votes. Ayes: Elliott,
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Correia, Champion, Bailey. Absent: None. Moved
by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Wallace Taylor. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of 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. The applicant, Noah Kemp, appeared. Moved by
Elliott, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer until August 1. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. PCD Director Franklin and Public Works Director Fosse present for
discussion. Motion to defer withdrawn.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-239, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF 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. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Elliott, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Bailey,
Champion, Correia. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
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. 06-4219, 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, be voted on for final
passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division
of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott. Nays:
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Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, 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, 6/1, with the following division of roll
call vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell. Nays: Vanderhoef.
Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, 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) Zone (REZ05-
00022), be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance 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), be given second
vote. 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 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. 06-4220, 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, be voted on for final passage at
this time. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Bailey, Champion, Correia,
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Elliott. Absent: None. Moved by Bailey, seconded
by Correia, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Correia,
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey. Nays: Elliott. Absent: None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance vacating a portion of
Dane Road South of Highway 1 (V AC06-00002), be given second vote. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-240, APPROVING THE
FINAL PLAT OF PARROTT ESTATES ADDITION, 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 O'Donnell, to recommend approval to the Johnson
County Board of Adjustment of a Conditional Use Permit for S & G Materials to conduct sand-
mining operations in a 17 -acre area located generally west of the Iowa River and East of Oak
Crest Hill Road (CU06-00001). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, 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
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which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 06-4221, 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 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by
Bailey, 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 O'Donnell, that ORD. 06-4222, 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 passed and adopted. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by
Elliott, seconded by Champion, to defer until August 1. The Mayor declared the motion to
defer defeated, 3/4, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Wilburn, Bailey,
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Champion, Correia, Elliott. Absent: None. Majority of Council
requested the matter be scheduled in September to discuss downtown vending for the next
licensing year. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 4/3, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Wilburn, Bailey, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Champion, Correia,
Elliott. Absent: None.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-241, APPROVING A
SECURITY INFORMATION POLICY PURSUANT TO HF 2590, CODIFIED AT IOWA CODE
SECTION 22.7(52). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. 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. 06-242, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIDGE ROAD WATER MAIN
BORING PROJECT to Gaylord Construction, Inc. for $20,250.00. 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, to adopt a resolution setting public hearing
to consider a proposal for 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. The following individuals
appeared: Atty. Bob Downer, 122 S. Linn St., representing Wal-Mart Real Estate Business
Trust; Jim Walters; Atty. Wally Taylor, representing Iowa City Stop Wal-Mart and 1000
Friends of Iowa. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
resolution defeated, 3/4, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef. Nays: Correia, Wilburn, Champion, Bailey. Absent: None.
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The Mayor announced the current Board and Commission vacancy:
Telecommunications Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 13, 2008.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 30,2006.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: 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.
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.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia to appoint Nicholas Parker, 3334 Shamrock
Drive, to the Telecommunications Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 13,
2007. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Council Member Elliott reported a "Midwestern incident" that happened to him recently.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey reported on a recent trip to Des Moines for the Arts Festival and
visit to their new Library, and stated she thought it was great that two cities like Des Moines
and Iowa City had new libraries, and acknowledged and thanked reference librarians for the
work they do; and referenced the Shakespeare Theater program thanking the Parks &
Recreation Department for their support and the anticipation of restrooms and shelter in
2007, and also noted that staff may look into installation of bike racks in the area, noting that
Des Moines incorporated public art into their bike racks.
Council Member Correia noted the correspondence from Eden Shikwana on the
Consent Calendar regarding the contribution of his great uncle Paul Shikwana; and reported
on her presentation to the School Board regarding SilO.
Mayor Wilburn thanked everyone who participated in the City Park Centennial and
rededication celebration the previous week-end; and stated he was looking forward to
participating in Ragbrai the following week.
City Clerk Karr reminded Council that the deadline was approaching for agenda items
for the joint meeting scheduled August 2 in Coralville. Council asked that updates on SilO
and the Housing Trust Fund be added.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting at 8:40 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all cou'Q:U ~
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MEMORANDUM
Date: June 26, 2006
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 26, 2006, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Wilburn. Absent: Vanderhoef
UISG Rep: Baeth
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Boothroy, Davidson, Franklin. Fosse, Hargadine
Tapes: 06-49, Side 2; 06-51, Both Sides; 06-52, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin present for discussion on the following items:
A. 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) (Big 10 Rentals).
B. 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.
Public Works Director Fosse present for discussion.
C. VACATING A PORTION OF THE OLD WEST BENTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
LOCATED NORTH OF THE CURRENT WEST BENTON STREET AND EAST OF SOUTH
RIVERSIDE DRIVE. (VAC06-00003) (Professional Muffler).
D. REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 619 KIRKWOOD AVENUE FROM LOW DENSITY
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) TO COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO-1) ZONE.
(REZ06-00012) (Teague).
E. 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).
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F. CONDITIONALLY REZONING 20.79 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON LOWER
WEST BRANCH ROAD, WEST OF TAFT AVENUE FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT
SINGLE.FAMIL Y RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS) ZONE TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) ZONE. (REZ06-00013) (Stone Bridge Estates)
G. 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 SA, GENERAL DEFINITIONS.
H. VACATING A PORTION OF DANE ROAD SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 1. (VAC06-00002).
I. VACATING A PORTION OF RUPPERT ROAD WITHIN AVIATION COMMERCE PARK
NORTH (VAC06-00004).
City Atty. Dilkes noted the agreement had not been signed. Franklin requested continuance of
the public hearing and deferral of items I and J until July 18; and noted that agenda item # 10,
purchase agreement with Wal-Mart, could move forward.
J. 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. (SUB05-00021).
See item "i" above.
K. VACATING THE ALLEY LOCATED NORTH OF BENTON STREET BETWEEN CLINTON
STREET AND DUBUQUE STREET. (VAC06-00001) (PASS AND ADOPT) (Johnson
County).
L. 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 JOHNS.ON COUNTY.
LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS (agenda items # 15 and # 16)
Police Chief Hargadine, City Atty. Dilkes and City Clerk Karr presented information. Majority
agreed to proceed.
CRIME STOPPERS (IP2 of 6/22 Info Packet)
Police Chief Hargadine present for discussion. Majority requested more community input, other
county jurisdiction participation and benefit, get input from Neighborhood Council, and report
back in a month.
STAFF DIRECTION: Solicit input and report back in one month. (Atkins)
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BURLlNTON STREET MEDIAN (IP3 of 6/22 Info Packet)
PCD Director Franklin, Asst. PCD Director Davidson, and Public Works Director Fosse
presented information.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined.
FEMA DENIAL OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE (IP4 of 6/22 Info Packet)
City Manager Atkins distributed copies of the SBA Disaster News and information relative to
SBA representatives being in the community Tuesday through Fridays, June 27-July 15.
SILO UPDATE (IP5 of 6/22 Info Packet)
The Mayor noted the letter sent to the School Board, and stated the County had also sent a
letter.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 7 - resolution authorizing conveyance... 426 Bayard Street to Frantz
Construction) HIS Director present for discussion.
2. (Agenda item # 21 - resolution approving ... Howard R. Green ... McCollister Boulevard
Iowa River Bridge Project) Council Member Champion encouraged the bridge be "bat
friendly" .
3. (Consent Calendar # 3e(13) - Laura Stein... Thatcher Mobile Home Park) In response
to questions the City Attorney stated her office and Public Works were pulling the record
together.
4. (Agenda item # 21 - resolution approving ... Howard R. Green ... McCollister Boulevard
Iowa River Bridge Project) In response to Mayor Pro tem Bailey, the City Manager will
follow up on the inclusion of bike and pedestrian access. In response to Council
Member Correia, the City Attorney stated a RFP (Request for Proposal) was done
because it is difficult to competitively bid a service contract.
5. (Agenda item # 17 -resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Transit Division
...) City Manager responded to questions.
6. (Agenda item # 19 - resolution authorizing ... chapter 28E agreement ... City of Iowa
City... City of Coralville .... Animal care services) The City Manager responded to
questions.
7. (Consent Calendar # 3e(3) - Bob Hoff ... Skateboard Additions) In response to Council
Member Correia, the City Manager reported that there were a couple of issues pending
with the skateboard park. One, the interest by the University for a boathouse and
possible inclusion of public restrooms; and secondly the parking issues in the area. The
Mayor suggested the matter be discussed further during CIP budget talks.
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8. (Consent Calendar # 3e(1 0) - Naftaly Stramer ... Parking at Art and Jazz Festivals) In
response to Council Member Correia, Asst. City Manager Helling outlined the procedure
for a response to an email addressed to Council. Majority of Council indicated no
interest in providing free parking.
9. (Consent Calendar # 3e(12) - Jay & Michelle Geisen... House at 17 S. Governor
Street) PCD Director Franklin responded to Council.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Mayor Wilburn noted an article in the recent Corridor Business Journal about Kevin
Munson, Munson Architects, about design elements.
2. Council Member Correia updated Council on Youth Advisory Commission activities.
Summer of the Arts Executive Director Katie Roche will be attending the next meeting,
and a discussion of the late night bus service is also planned. Mayor Pro tem Bailey
suggested they look at expanding the downtown recycling program to have a recycling
container next to every trash can, and would be interested in their input.
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
Meeting adjourned 9:10 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/27/06
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 Childhood Cancer Awareness Week: July 3 - July 10, 2006.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recornmendations 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., 401 E. Market St.; Special Class C
Liquor License for Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe, 19 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License
for Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License for Fraternal
Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Highway 1 West; Class C Liquor License
for American Legion Roy L. Chopek Post #17,3016 Muscatine Ave.; Class C Liquor
License for Vito's, 118 E. College St.; Class C Beer Permit for Gasby's East, 2303
Muscatine Ave.; RES. 06-199, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS; RES. 06-200, TO
ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225
Highway 1 West; Outdoor Service Area for Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.
Resolutions: RES. 06-201, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
A DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM REGIME FOR LOT 12, LONGFELLOW
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
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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.
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 and seconded to set 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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 and East of South
Riverside Drive (V AC06-00003).
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating a portion of the Old West Benton
Street Right-of-Way located North of the current West Benton Street and East of South
Riverside Drive, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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). The following individuals appeared: Winifred Holland, 1104 Diana St.;
property owner Bruce Teague, Julie Hausman, 1038 Diana St.; and Mike Lensing, 605
Kirkwood. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Winifred Holland. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the ordinance defeated.
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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).
Moved and seconded 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. 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). Florence Stockman 132 Eversull Lane appeared.
Moved and seconded 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. 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 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.
Moved and seconded 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 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, be given first vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating a portion of Dane Road south of
Highway 1 (VAC06-00002).
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating a portion of Dane Road south of
Highway 1 (VAC06-00002), be given first vote. 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 and seconded to continue public
hearing to July 18. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 06-4216, VACATING THE ALLEY LOCATED
NORTH OF BENTON STREET BETWEEN CLINTON STREET AND DUBUQUE STREET.
(V AC06-00001), be passed and adopted.
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
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Benton Street, to Johnson County. Asst. County Atty. Andy Chappell thanked the City for
their cooperation on this project.
Moved and seconded 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,TOJOHNSON
COUNTY.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 940 Longfellow Court.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-208, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 940 LONGFELLOW COURT.
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 and seconded to accept
correspondence from Susan Enzle, Timothy Stalter, Kristina Stalter, Elspeth Stalter, Elliott
Stalter. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-209, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 426
BAYARD STREET TO FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of an easement to
Qwest Corporation for utility lines.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-211, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF AN
EASEMENT TO QWEST CORPORATION FOR UTILITY LINES.
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 and seconded to accept correspondence from Emily Bennett. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
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
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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. 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.
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-
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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance
be finally adopted at this time.
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 second vote. The following individuals appeared: Tony Altimus; Can Dogan,
representing Hadi's Grill; and Hicham Elhani, representing Hadi's Grill. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept petitions from Can Dogan supporting
street vendors. 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-
4218, 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 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 consider agenda items Numbers 19 and 20 at this time. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-214, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR THE PROVISION OF
ANIMAL CARE SERVICES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-215, ESTABLISHING AN ANIMAL CARE
TASK FORCE.
Moved and seconded 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
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electronic filing system and the increased inspections by the Fire Department, be given first
vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded to accept correspondence from Angie Reams, Mary
Khowassah, Jim Clayton. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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,August16,2006.
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.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Clerk. A more complete description QOf coun~cil Auctivities~is on file in the office of the City
s/Ross Wilburn, Mayor .
s/Ma.:;J~.C~
S~itted for publication - 7/5/06.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS -7/10/06
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 9:45 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
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 that individuals' reputations and those individuals requested a closed session.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting at 12:45 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/Ross Wilburn, Mayor
s/M~a~r, RC~
SUbm~d Jor publication - 7/13/06.
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
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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, Booth roy, 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 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. 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 2D, 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, 710, 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 Cbrreia, 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, 710, 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, 710, 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, 710, 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,710, 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 1 B BECAUSE THE STATE HAS ENACTED A MORE
COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION PROVISION, be voted on for final passage at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, 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, 710, 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, 710, 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
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ross Wilburn, 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.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 10, 2006
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 9:45 a.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. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-54, Side 2.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Bailey, 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 that individuals' reputations and those individuals requested a
closed session (City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried
and adjourned into executive session 9:45 a.m.
Council returned to open session 12:43 p.m.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn the special meeting at
12:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, O'Donnell absent.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
Date: July 12, 2006
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, July 10, 2006, 9:00 AM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey (9:08), Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef (9:07), Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes
Tapes: 06-52, Side 2
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
SILO DISCUSSION
Majority of Council agreed that a written response should be made to the School Board and
include the following points:
. Would like a joint meeting to discuss proposal
. Support School District offering property tax relief
. General interest for City sharing might be property tax relief & communications center
. Concentrate on county wide needs
. Reiterate partnership history
Council Member Correia will read the statement at the School Board meeting on Tuesday, July
11. Mayor or Mayor Pro tem will attend public forum on July 19.
Staff Action: City Manager to prepare statement in consultation with Council Members
Elliott and Correia.
Meeting adjourned 9:45 AM.
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