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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-11 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JUNE 11,2002 Iowa City City Council Special 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, Boothroy, Franklin, Fowler, O'Brien, Tallman, O'Malley, Scott, Fosse, Lower. Council minutes tape record on Tapes 02-54 and 02-55, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed: National Home Ownership Month - June 2002. Pride Month - June 2002, Sara Baird, accepting. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Official Council Actions for regular meeting of May 21, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Board of Appeals: May 6. Library Board of Trustees: April 25. Planning and Zoning Commission: May 2. Rules Committee: May 29 Recommendation: Approve the changes as noted in the Board of Adjustment minutes of April 9 and outlined in the May 9 staff memorandum attached to Rules Committee May 29 minutes. Senior Center Commission: April 23. Telecommunications Commission: April 25. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New: Class C Beer Permit for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet Plus #539, 805 S. First Ave. Class C Beer Permit for Antonio Pacheco dba El Paso the Mexican Store, 609 Hollywood Blvd. Renewals: Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments, Inc., dba Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St. Class C Liquor License for Weeks-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of Foreign Wars dba Weeks-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of Foreign Wars, 609 Highway 6 E. Class C Beer Permit for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet Plus #537,923 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Liquor License for David L. Alberhasky dba Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market St. Class C Liquor License for American Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post #17 dba American Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post #17, 3016 Muscatine Ave. Class C Liquor License for Dublin Underground, Inc., dba Dublin Underground, 5 S. Dubuque St. Class C Beer Permit for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery, 401 E. Market St. Class B Wine Permit for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery, 401 E. Market St. Class C Liquor License for Keith W. Dempster dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St. Class B Liquor License for MIP Lessee, L.P., dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. Outdoor Service Area for MIP Lessee, L.P., dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. RES. 02-198, Bk. 127, p. 198, ISSUE DANCING PERMITS for Keith W. Dempster dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St. and MIP Lessee, L.P., dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. RES. 02-199, Bk. 127, p. 199, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. Setting Public Hearings. Motions: Set a public hearing for July 2 regarding amendments to the FY02 and FY03 Annual Action Plan budgets, that are sub-parts of Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (City Steps) as amended, authorizing the City Manager to submit said amendments and all necessary documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Complete Description June 11,2002 Page 2 Development, and designating the City Manager as the authorized chief executive officer for the consolidated plan. Set a public hearing for July 2 on ordinances adopting the 2000 editions of the International Building Code, International Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, amending contractor licensing requirements, and amending the appeals sections of the codes. Resolutions, Bk. 127: RES. 02-200, p. 200, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROCEDURAL RULES OF THE IOWA CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. RES. 02-201, p. 201, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, DEAN OAKES, AND KLDP, INC., D/B/A ONE TWENTY SIX FOR A SIDEWALK CAFe:. RES. 02-202, p. 202, NAMING DEPOSITORIES. RES. 02-203, p. 203, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15 NORTH LUCAS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 02-204, p. 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 1702 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 02-205, p. 205, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE LONGFELLOW/TWAIN PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT. RES. 02-206, p. 206, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE JOHNSON STREET SANITARY SEWER PROJECT. RES. 02-207, p. 207, AMENDING THE FY2003-2006 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PLAN TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE PENINSULA AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT. Correspondence: Maryann Dennis (Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship) regarding Payment in lieu of Property Tax. Jane Stewart regarding Scott Blvd and Highway 6 Intersection [staff response included]. HaaJar Johnson regarding Free Land [staff response included]. Marcus Denniston regarding Youth in Iowa City. Carol Spaziani and Saul Mekies regarding Public Power. Karen Kubby regarding ADA Celebration. Anthony Brunt regarding Drinking. Stephanie Schallau regarding Underage Drinking. Laura Struve regarding Underage Drinking. Geoff Johnson regarding City Code - Lizards and Snakes. David Kelly regarding Center for Community and Business Development. Casey Mahon regarding Petition for Traffic Calming in Eastern Manville Heights [50 signatures], Petition to Install Speed Humps and Stop Signs on Grove Street [35 signatures] [Staff response included]. Orlando Dial (Bethel A.M.E. Church) regarding Block Grants [City Manager response included]. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of Two Speed Limit Signs on Ruppert Road. Previously distributed in information packet of 5/23: Nancy Purington regarding Arts Iowa City/Englert Civic Theatre joint venture kick-off. Eve Casserly regarding June forums on senior issues. The Mayor repeated the public hearings as set, Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Rick Mascari, Airport Commission, updated Council on activities at the airport. Betty Kelly, Senior Center Commission, updated Council on activities at the Center. James Thomas, 131 N. First Avenue, raised concerns regarding the auto storage ordinance. Complete Description June 11,2002 Page 3 Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, set a public hearing for July 2 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Neighborhood Conservation, RNC-20, to Sensitive Areas Overlay-Neighborhood Conservation, OSA/RNC-20 for 0.41 acres of property located at 341 North Ri~,erside Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Sensitive Areas Ordinance to regulate isolated wetlands. The following individuals appeared: Rob Phipps, Greater Iowa City Home Builders Association; Dan Smith, Director of Government Affairs, Greater Iowa City Home Builders Association; Becky Soglin and Julie Tallman, 1644 Morningside Dr., Iowa Wetlands in Need. Council Member Kanner distributed a copy of an amendment he would be proposing when the ordinance was considered at a future meeting. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Kevin Hochstedler, Greater Iowa City Home Builders Association (2); Amy Bouska, Environmental Specialist, Johnson County Soil & Water Conservation District; Donna Jones, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. After discussion a majority of Council indicated their lack of support for the present ordinance and requested a meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with a resolution setting forth procedure when Council and P&Z disagreed. Council agreed to provide specific questions prior to the joint meeting. A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, 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 second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement with United Action for Youth for condominium Unit 1-C in Tower Place and parking and the disposition of said property in accordance therewith. United Action for Youth Board Member Lars Anderson, 45 Heron Circle, appeared. A public hearing was held on the City's intent to proceed with and authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the Dane Road sanitary sewer project. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 02-208, Bk. 127, p. 208, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE DANE ROAD TRUNK SANITARY SEWER PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The City Atty. stated that normally after the close of the public hearing there is a vote on the resolution approving the purchase agreement, noting the item was sufficiently noticed and asked Council to proceed with consideration of the resolution. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 02-209, Bk. 127. p. 207, APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH Complete Description June 11, 2002 Page 4 FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT I-C IN TOWER PLACE AND PARKING AND THE DISPOSIITON OF SAID PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the City of Iowa City Fire Station 3 Addition and Renovation 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 Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-210, Bk 127, p. 210, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FIRE STATION 3 ADDITION AND RENOVATION 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 plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa City Landfill FY02 Cell Construction 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 Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 02-211, Bk. 127, p. 211, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FY02 CELL CONSTRUCTION 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 hearing on a $300.00 civil penalty against the Old Market Place, 1963 Broadway Street, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2). Asst. Johnson County Atty. Andy Chappell appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-212, Bk. 127, p. 212, ASSESSING $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST THE OLD MARKET PLACE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A hearing was held on a $300.00 civil penalty against the Sanctuary Restaurant & Pub, 405 S. Gilbert Street, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2). Asst. Johnson County Atty. Andy Chappell and owner Daryl Woodson, 302 Kimball Rd., appeared. Moved by Pfab, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-213, Bk. 127, p. 213, ASSESSING A $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST THE SANCTUARY RESTAURANT & PUB. Affirmative roll 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 second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following Complete Description June 11,2002 Page 5 division of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Pfab. Nays: Lehman, Vanderhoef, O'Donnell. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Lower Muscafine 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 second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: 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 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 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 second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, 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 second vote. The City Clerk noted a revision in the legal description distributed that evening at the request of the City's bonding attorney. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-214, Bk. 127, p. 214, (1)APPROVING THE MINIMUM DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS, COMPETITIVE CRITERIA, AND PROCEDURES FOR DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE IOWA CITY URBAN RENEWAL AREA; (2) DETERMINING THAT THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY THE PLAZA TOWERS L.L.C. SATISFIES THE OFFERING REQUIREMENTS AND DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND SALE OF LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE PLAZA TOWERS L.L.C. IN THE EVENT THAT NO COMPETING PROPOSALS ARE SUBMITTED; AND (3) SOLICITING COMPETING PROPOSALS. The following individuals appeared: Ed McClement; Colin Gordon, 1122 Rochester; Steve Bamhart; Daryl Woodson, 302 Kimball Rd.; Bob Welsh, 84 Penfro Dr.; and Christy Canganelli. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Kanner, to amend the Complete Description June 11, 2002 Page 6 sale price for the land to $1.5 million. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 2/5, with the following division of show of hands: Ayes: Kanner, Pfab. Nays: Wilburn, Vanderhoef, Lehman, O'Donnell, Champion. Absent: None. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend to exclude ']'IF increment financing for the project. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 2/5, with the following division of show of hands: Ayes: Kanner, Pfab. Nays: Wilbum, Vanderhoef, Lehman, O'Donnell, Champion. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to amend that liquidated damages of $500,000 be placed on the convention conference space. Individual Council Members expressed their views. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 3/4, with the following show of hands: Ayes: Kanner, Vanderhoef, Pfab. Nays: Champion, O'Donnell, Lehman, Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved by Pfab to amend the contract that $2 million be used for an early childhood education center. The Mayor stated the motion was not appropriate to the discussion. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend that 10% of the housing be affordable for people up to 50% of median income. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 2/5, with the following division of show of hands: Ayes: Kanner, Pfab. Nays: Wilburn, Vanderhoef, Lehman, O'Donnell, Champion. Absent: None. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Kanner, to amend by building in a penalty to losing the grocery store before 20 years, starting with a $2 million penalty and the penalty being reduced 5% every year over 20 years. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 2/5, with the following division of show of hands: Ayes: Kanner, Pfab. Nays: Wilburn, Vanderhoef, Lehman, O'Donnell, Champion. Absent: None. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend by including a schedule of penalties over 20 years of the TIF life for losing the conference meeting space starting at $1.5 million and going down in penalty 5% every year until it would reach zero at the end of 20 years. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 2/5, with the following division of show of hands: Ayes: Kanner, Pfab. Nays: Wilburn, Vanderhoef, Lehman, O'Donnell, Champion. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to amend the contract that designed commercial properties in this proposal remain commercial properties over the life of the bonds. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 3/4, with the following show of hands: Ayes: Kanner, Vanderhoef, Pfab. Nays: Champion, O'Donnell, Lehman, Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Kanner, to have a penalty if we lose the hotel space starting out with liquidating damages of $1 million reduced at 5% over a 20 year period. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 2/5, with the following division of show of hands: Ayes: Kanner, Pfab. Nays: Wilburn, Vanderhoef, Lehman, O'Donnell, Champion. Absent: None. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend that if Marc Moen and his partner and company sell the property/land that he will pay the City the assessed value of the land at the time of the sale in the future minus the cost that he paid for it today. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 2/5, with the following division of show of hands: Ayes: Kanner, Pfab. Nays: Wilburn, Vanderhoef, Lehman, O'Donnell, Champion. Absent: None. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend that Marc Moen and his company pay the site survey which the City is obligated to pay. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 2/5, with the following division Complete Description June 11,2002 Page 7 of show of hands: Ayes: Kanner, Pfab. Nays: Wilburn, Vanderhoef, Lehman, O'Donnell, Champion. Absent: None. Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to defer and send back to staff to consider the renegotiations on the minimum assessment to cover an eventuality a change in interest rate in March 2005. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 3/4, with the following show of hands: Ayes: Kanner, Vanderhoef, Pfab. Nays: Champion, O'Donnell, Lehman, Wilburn. Absent: None. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to call the question. The Mayor declared the motion calling the question carried, 6/1, with the following show of hands: Ayes: Kanner, Wilburn, Vanderhoef, Lehman, O'Donnell, Champion. Nays: Pfab. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Pfab, Vanderhoef, Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Champion, seconded by Kanner, to adopt RES. 02-215, Bk. 127, p. 215, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF- WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER THE MOEN GROUP, AND MONDO'S OF IOWA CITY, INC. d/b/a MONDO'S DOWNTOWN, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6~0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Pfab, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-216, Bk. 127', p. 216, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF- WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, HELEN AND WILLIAM BYINGTON, AND LITTLE DONKEYS INC., d/b/a PANCHERO'S MEXICAN GRILL, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~. 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 Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-217, Bk. 127, p. 217, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTHSlDE MARKETPLACE STREETSCAPE PROJECT to All American Concrete for $320,997.81. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Wilburn. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 02-218, Bk. 127, p. 218, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL GREENSPACE LANDSCAPE AND TRAIL PROJECT to L.L. Pelling Company for $495,278.01. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an agreement between MMS Consultants, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa and the City of Iowa City for consulting services during construction of the South Sycamore regional Greenspace Landscape and Trail Project, be pulled at staff's request, and no action be taken. Complete Description June 11,2002 Page 8 Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-219, Bk. 127, p. 219, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 1 AND SUNSET STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Streb Construction Company for $48,543.90. Sr. Civil Engr. Scott present for discussion. 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. 02-220, Bk. 127, p. 220, 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 AERIAL SERVICES INC. OF CEDAR FALLS, IOWA, TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR PROCESSING OF AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY TO PRODUCE DIGITAL MAPPING. City Engr. Fosse 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 O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-221, Bk. 127, p. 221, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 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: O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. The Mayor noted no applications had been received for the two vacancies on the Airport Zoning Commission to fill unexpired terms ending December 31, 2005 and the one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2003 on the Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment, and all three would be readvertised. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer indefinitely the Historic Preservation Commission appointment (Moffitt Cottage District Representative) to fill a three-year term March 29, 2002 - March 29, 2005. Staff memorandum requesting indefinite deferral included in Council packet.; and accepted the recommendations of the Deer Task Force to appoint Karime Reveiz (biologist/scientist) and Mark Sandier (hunter) for terms ending March 15, 2004 to the Deer Task Force. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the previously announced 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. and 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 Vanderhoef stated she would be attending the Iowa League of CJtles Legislative F~olicy Committee meeting in late June and requested legislative issues for the State League. Council Member Wilburn congratulated the Arts Festival folks on the great weekend. Council Member Vanderhoef stated she had the pleasure of escorting Lt. Governor Sally Pederson around the event, noting she particularly liked the global village component. Council Member Kanner extended an invitation for everyone to attend the Iowa Chamber Players and other co-sponsoring groups event "Coming Together for Peace in the Middle East" on June 12; noted the report on the City's utility discount program and the record number that were participating; asked that the School Complete Description June 11,2002 Page 9 District discussion to relocate the alternative high school from Iowa City to CoraIville be placed on the June 19 joint meeting agenda, Council agreed; noted the memo from Asst. City Atty. Matthews regarding the alcohol ordinance enforcement and questioned Council pursuing civil penalties against bars that are caught selling drinks to minors, City Atty. Dilkes stated that civil penalties are being pursued by sending them to the State Alcoholic Beverages Division and asking them to pursue civil penalties and administrative sanctions; asked if Jim Thomas had been contacted regarding installation of sidewalks in front of his residence, the Mayor indicated he would follow up prior to the next meeting; requested clarification of the start time for the Camp Cardinal Road Project, the City Mgr. stated a 28E agreement would be prepared for Council consideration and firming up of a start time, noting no money has been allocated to the project to date. Mayor Lehman announced that the Friday Night Concert Series beginning June 14 will include activities and selections for Flag Day and encouraged Council and citizens to attend; requested Council concurrence to write a letter expressing appreciation to departing U of I President Coleman, Council concurred. City Mgr. Atkins stated that a new Austrian bottle manufacturing Company, Alpla, had taken out a building permit and would be supplying for Procter & Gamble. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 10:25 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/~¢, ~11 Council Members present. Er'n~st W. Lehman,'Mayor ar)'ar~ 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. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/21/02 Iowa City City Council Regular meeting 7:00 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Lemme Elementary students: Katherine Bird, Martin Fox; and Longfellow Elementary students: Kendra Halter, Janna Ozzello, April Ramsey Moved and seconded 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 Caf6, 121 N. Linn St. Class B Wine Permit for Linn Street Caf6, 121 N. Linn St. Class C Liquor License Shakespeare's, 819 S. First Ave. Class C Liquor License for Colonial Lanes, 2253 Highway 218 South. Class C Beer Permit Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204 N. Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for Fitzpatrick's Alehouse, Inc., 525 S. Gilbert St. Outdoor Service Area for Fitzpatrick's Alehouse, Inc., 525 S. Gilbert St. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 02-178, 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, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING 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 PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 02-180, 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- Official Actions May 21,2002 Page 2 C IN ACCORDANCE HEREWITH, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 11,2002. Resolution: RES. 02-181, 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. Burns & Burns representatives Alaina Welsh and Bob Burns, appeared regarding enterprise zones. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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 and seconded to set a public hearing for June 11 on an ordinance amending the Sensitive Areas Ordinance to regulate isolated wetlands. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded 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 Official Actions May 21,2002 Page 3 acknowledge the new Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that ORD. 02-4019, 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. Moved and seconded that ORD. 02-4020, 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-182, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF HICKORY HEIGHTS, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-183, ENDORSING THE CLEAR CREEK MASTER PLAN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING. Theresa Morrow, Southgate Development, 755 Mormon Trek Blvd., appeared. Moved and Seconded to delete attachment J (Proposed Schedule) from the Memorandum of Understanding. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on the execution of the Iowa City Housing Authority amended Section 8 Administrative Plan to include homeownership. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-184, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY AMENDED SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE HOMEOWNERSHIP. 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-185, 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. 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 and seconded to continue the public hearing to July 2, 2002. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from George Dane and John Dane. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-186, 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. OfficiaI Actions May21,2002 Page 4 Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-187, FIXING TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED CIVIL PENALTY OF $300.00 AGAINST THE SANCTUARY RESTAURANT & PUB. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-188, FIXING TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED CIVIL PENALTY OF $300.00 AGAINST THE OLD MARKET PLACE. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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 rem Pfab presiding. Moved and seconded that ORD. 02-4021, 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. Mayor Lehman, Mayor Pro rem Vanderhoef, and Council Member Champion returned to the meeting. Mayor Lehman now presiding. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-189, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CSHQAAND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF PHASE TWO OF THE VOICE SYSTEM UPGRADE. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-190, APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PRQGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT FUNDS. 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 and seconded to adopt RES. 02-191, UNCLASSIFIED SALARY COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003 FOR THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, AND CITY CLERK AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO THE CONTRACTS OF THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-192, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SPECIFIC POLICE DEPARTMENT SERVICES. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-193, DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE CITY TO BE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA, AND THAT THE REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, REDEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT OR A COMBINATIQN 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. Moved and seconded 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, Official Actions May 21,2002 Page 5 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-194, 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. Moved and seconded 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 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-195, 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. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-196, 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Dave Klockau. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-197, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS FOR THE FIRST AVENUE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - ROCHESTER AVENUE TO "D" STREET. Moved and seconded 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 Official Actions May 21,2002 Page 6 ending December 31,2003 and the other ending December 31,2005. Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment: One vacancy to fill an unexpi'red 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. 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. Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:58 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 sLJulie K. Vot~aril, D,,e. puty City Clerk Subm~ted for publication - 5/30/02. Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES 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 Cafb, Inc., dba Linn Street Cafb, 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 Complete Description May 21,2002 Page 2 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. Robed 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. F~obert Burns (Emerson Point Limited Partnership) regarding Enterprise Zone. Tom Clancy, Barb Schaufenbuel, Victoria Th'iede-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 Complete Description May 21, 2002 Page 3 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. 162, 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. Complete Description May 21,2002 Page 4 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.OO 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 Complete Description May 21,2002 Page 5 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 tem Vanderhoef, and Council Member Champion stated they had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting. Temporary Mayor Pro tern 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 rem Pfab declared the ordinance adopted. Mayor Lehman, Mayor Pro tem 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 CSHQAAND 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 ro~l 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 CITY 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. Complete Description May 21,2002 Page 6 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, ©'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 Complete Description May 21,2002 Page 7 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, 512, 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, Wilburn, 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. Complete Description May 21, 2002 Page 8 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, all Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Julie K. Voparil, Deputy City Clerk