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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-03 Council minutes ~ 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 OCTOBER 3, 2006 Iowa City City Council regular 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, Okerlund, Ford. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-72, Side 2; 06-74, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed Fire Prevention Week: October 8-14,2006, Fire Fighter Eric Nurnberg accepting. The Mayor and Youth Advisory Commission Member Jackie Stubbers presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Roosevelt Elementary students: Morgan Kittrell, Majed Magzoub, Chike Ukah. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved as amended: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk: September 18, Regular Council Work Session; September 19, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport Commission - August 10, 2006; Senior Center Commission - August 15, 2006; Board of Adjustment - August 9, 2006; Parks and Recreation Commission - August 9, 2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - September 7,2006; Human Rights Commission- August 22, 2006. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Special Class C Liquor License for David Zaghloul dba Cafe Z, 1705 S. First Ave.; Special Class C Liquor License for Angela, Inc., dba Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Los Portales Mexican Restaurant, Inc., dba Los Portales 1402 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Beer Permit for Hawkeye Oil Company, dba Kirkwood Hawkeye Convenience Stores, 300 Kirkwood Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Atlas World Grill, Inc., dba Atlas World Grill, Inc., 127 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for I.C.B.B., Ltd., dba Brown Bottle, 115 E. Washington St. Setting a Public Hearing: Set a public hearing for October 17 on an agreement for private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and National Genecular Institute, Inc.; RES. 06-313, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 17, 2006 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GRAND AVENUE ROUNDABOUT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions: RES. 06-314, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 06-293 AND APPROVING AGREEMENT TO TERMINATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT; RES. 06- 315, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 323 DOUGLASS COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Complete Description October 3,2006 Page 2 Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the east side of Miller Avenue between Highway 1 and 952 Miller Avenue; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the west side of Wylde Green Road between Benton Street and Talwrn Court; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the north and west side of Foster Road between Swisher Lane and Willenbrock Circle; Jonathan Fasselius regarding Burlington Street Bridge; Pamela Brande regarding Market and Madison Street Intersection [staff response included]; Matthew Theobald regarding Disorderly conduct downtown; Ryan Young regarding The ReallD Act [staff response included]; Judith Leonard regarding 157 S. Westminster; Prophet Kirk Micah Livingood regarding Local adult book stores [staff response included]; Don Schiff regarding 2006 Amish Century Harvest Tour; Leann Andre regarding Additional parking for Apple Tree Children's Center; Matt Morriss regarding Jaywalking and bicycle violations [staff response included]. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor and Mayor Pro tem repeated the public hearings as set. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, to move items 6c and 6d after item #7. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Daryl Woodson, 405 S. Gilbert St., urged Council to pursue acquisition of the St. Patrick's Church property for additional parking. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Mr. Woodson. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Glenn Siders and Karen Kubby announced the formulation of a volunteer group to have a public voice in addressing affordable housing. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence from Ms. Kubby and Mr. Siders. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0 all Council Members present. Andy Johnson, Executive Director of the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County, presented information on a regional housing summit scheduled November 14. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence from Mr. Johnson. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for October 17 on an ordinance rezoning 37.92 acres of property located on Northgate Drive from Commercial Office (CO-1) and Interim Development - Office Research Park (ID-ORP) Zone to Research Development Park (RDP) Zone (REZ06-00023) (Northgate Corporate Park). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to set a public hearing for October 17 on an ordinance rezoning 9.83 acres of property located both north and south of Stevens Drive between S. Gilbert Street and Waterfront Drive from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone (REZ06-00024) (Carousel Motors). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, that ORD. 06-4236, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 9.53 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED EAST OF GILBERT STREET AND WEST OF SANDUSKY DRIVE FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT-RESIDENTIAL/HISTORIC DISTRICT OVERLAY (ID-RS/OHD) ZONE TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL/HISTORIC DISTRICT OVERLAY (RS-5/0HD) (McCollister Subdivision), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Complete Description October 3, 2006 Page 3 Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 06-4237, CONDITIONALLY REZONING 49.05 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD, NORTH OF COURT STREET AND WEST OF HUNTINGTON DRIVE FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) ZONE TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY/LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (OPD5) ZONE (REZ06-00022) (Stone Bridge) 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 Champion, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from John Moreland, Jr. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-316, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PARTS FIVE TO NINE AND RESUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT C OF PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to defer indefinitely the resolution approving final plat of Silvercrest Residential Community - Part 3, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-317 APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE PART TWENTY "B", IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Correia, seconded by Bailey, to defer indefinitely the resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of McCollister Subdivision, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-318, AMENDING THE IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY FRINGE AREA POLICY AGREEMENT. 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. 06-319, APPROVING OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE SUBDIVIDER'S AGREEMENT FOR SADDLEBROOK ADDITION PART 2. 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 and authorizing execution of an agreement for private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and Hieronymus Square Associates. Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented information. The following individuals appeared: Ronald Kinum aka Libris Fidelis; John Hieronymus, Hieronymus Square Associates; Mike Hodge, Hieronymus Square Associates; Kevin Digmann, Hieronymus Square Associates; Nancy Quellhorst, President of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce; Kevin Perez, 161 Columbia Dr.; Karen Kubby, 1425 Ridge St.; Casey Cook; and David Thompson, 827 Brown St. PCD Director Franklin and City Atty. Dilkes present for discussion. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept Complete Description October 3,2006 Page 4 correspondence from Garry Klein. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 06-320, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HIERONYMUS SQUARE ASSOCIATES. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to amend section 3.2 of the agreement, Energy Efficiency, by removing the word "seek" and replacing it with "obtain". The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on the amended resolution, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the amended resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, that ORD. 06-4238, CONDITIONALLY REZONING 1.12 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 314 AND 328 S. CLINTON STREET FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB-5) ZONE TO CENTRAL BUSINESS (CB-10) ZONE (Hieronymus Square) (REZ06-00015), 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 Vanderhoef, that ORD. 06-4239, VACATING THE EAST- WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 102 (Hieronymus Square) (VAC06-00005), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Traffic Signal Interconnect project [STP-A- 3715(631 )--86-52] and 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 Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-321, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT PROJECT [STP-A-3715(631 )--86-52] AND 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. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance amending Title 5, entitled "Business and License Regulations" Chapter 2, entitled "Vehicles for Hire" by repealing said chapter in its entirety and replacing it with a new Chapter 2, entitled "Taxicabs", be given first 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 accept correspondence from James Gray, Roger Bradley, Mike Thayer, Christopher Griffin. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 06-322, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE LIBRARY BY ADDING .25 FTE MAINTENANCE WORKER I POSITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the current vacancies on the Animal Care Task Force for four vacancies for two (2) Iowa City Residents, one (1) Coralville Resident, and one (1) Johnson County Resident to fill terms ending June 30, 2009. 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; Board of Complete Description October 3, 2006 Page 5 Adjustment to fill a five-year term January 1,2007 - January 1,2012; Board of Appeals to fill a five-year term January 1,2007 - December 31,2011; Housing and Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2008; Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010; Parks and Recreation Commission for three vacancies to fill four-year terms January 1, 2007 _ January 1, 2011; Public Art Advisory Committee to fill a three-year term January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1,2007 - December 31,2009; Youth Advisory Commission for three vacancies, (2) age 15 to 17 and (1) age 18 to 21, to fill two-year terms January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 8, 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.] Mayor Wilburn stated a conflict of interest and abstained. Mayor Pro tem Bailey now presiding. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to appoint Mayor Pro tem Bailey, Council Member Champion, and UISG alternate Volland as City representatives for Human Service / Aid to Agencies. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. Mayor Wilburn now presiding. Council Member Correia reported on her participation on the judging panel for the University Of Iowa Homecoming Court; and requested an update on the Coronet Apartments. The City Manager will provide an update. Council Member Champion requested that the City consider allowing motor scooters to park next to bike racks, and asked that the item be scheduled for an upcoming work session along with information from other cities. Council Member O'Donnell thanked Economic Development Coordinator for her presentation earlier in the evening regarding Hieronymus Square. Council Member Vanderhoef noted the request by Council Member Correia the previous evening for someone to attend the National League of Cities seminars on housing, and stated she had checked her schedule and will be able to attend to attend the half day seminar; and commended the City of Coralville and staff of the newly opened Marriott for the successful hosting of their first state conference, the Iowa League of Cities. Mayor Pro tem Bailey congratulated Council Member Vanderhoef as the new President of the Iowa League of Cities; asked about downtown clean up, especially cigarette butts. The City Manager outlined the City procedure for seasonal sweeping 3-4 days a week, power washing twice a year; ongoing communications with DTA (Downtown Association) to sweep the sidewalk in front of their stores and to put cigarette receptacles at the entrances of their stores; requested information on the correspondence received regarding 157 S. Westminster. Staff will follow up.; and stated she had dinner at Oasis Falafel and stated she was pleased to see it crowded and liked what the City did with TIF rebate for large investment and the economic development offered for small businesses. Council Member Champion reported she was in Chicago last weekend and that it was virtually impossible to cross anywhere but the corner because of the high median and plantings in the middle and suggested that be used when discussing Burlington Street reconstruction. Council Member Elliott reported on his smoking habits at Ft. Leonard Wood; stated he was impressed with the environmental projects and City ingenuity demonstrated in the power point presentation by PW Director Fosse at the Council work session the previous evening Complete Description October 3, 2006 Page 6 and hoped there would be a way to get that story out to the public; and reported that the St. Louis Cardinals won the Division and just won the first game of the playoffs. Mayor Wilburn reminded everyone of the joint meeting scheduled the next afternoon at the School District Administration Building at 4:30; and that Iowa City Realtors will begin another home ownership conference Wednesday, noting that the Conference of Mayors recognized the City and area realtors for this collaborative effort. Council Member Elliott stated he was also pleased with Karen Kubby and Glenn Siders earlier remarks regarding bringing a volunteer group together to discuss affordable housing. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to adjourn meeting at 9:10 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members p esent. Wp Ross Wilburn, Mayor ~~~-~;> .jJ~~ M 'an K. Karr, City Clerk I::r 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 9/19/06 Iowa City City Council regular 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 Constitution Week - September 18-24, 2006, Shalla Wilson, Chapter Regent OAR, accepting; World Wide Day of Play - September 30, 2006. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and or adopted as amended: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. August 30, Special Council Work Session; September 5, Special Council Work Session; September 5, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Civil Service Commission - August 31,2006; Public Library Board of Trustees - July 27, 2006; Telecommunications Commission - July 24, 2006; Youth Advisory Commission - August 14, 2006; Public Art Advisory Committee - August 3,2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - August 17, 2006; Police Citizens Review Board - August 8, 2006. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop, 2221 Rochester Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Scott Blvd. Hawkeye Convenience Store, 2875 Commerce Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee Gas #1,260 Stevens Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go #53, 955 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go #51,323 E. Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit for On the Go Convenience Stores. Inc., 2315 Muscatine Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Dawit's Restaurant, 100 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Givanni's, 109 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Joseph's Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Hilltop Lounge, 1100 N. Dodge St.; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go #52,25 W. Burlington St.; RES. 06-296, TO ISSUE REFUND FOR CIGARETTE PERMIT to North Dodge HandiMart, 2545 N. Dodge St.; Transfer of Class C Liquor License for Sams Pizza IC, Inc. from 301 % Kirkwood Ave. to 441 S. Gilbert St. Setting a Public Hearing: Set a public hearing for October 3 on an agreement for private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and Hieronymus Associates, Inc. Correspondence received from Stephen and Stephany Hoffelt, Dennis Kowalski, Geoffrey Lauer, Rod Sullivan (2), Dale Shultz, James and Patricia Ephgrave. RES. 06-297, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 3,2006 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR Official Actions September 19, 2006 Page 2 THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions: RES. 06-298, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2006; RES. 06-299, 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, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1164 HOTZ AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-300, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1228 LOUISE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-301, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND AN AMENDED MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1625 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-302, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1306 WHITING AVENUE COURT,IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-303, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE COURT STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER; RES. 06-304, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, CERTAIN SIDEWALK, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE GREEN- PART XXIII AND VILLAGE GREEN - PART XXIV, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 06-305, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION, FORCE MAIN, AND LIFT STATION ACCESS ROAD PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR CARDINAL RIDGE - PART ONE, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 06-306, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, CERTAIN SIDEWALK, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR WEST - PART ONE, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of one parking meter on the west side of 300 block of Linn Street for two hour limit at $0.50/hr.; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Moving (1) existing NO PARKING ANYTIME sign (with Arrow) on Walden Road 70' to the southwest of its present location; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of (2) BUS STOP signs; Installation of (10) BUS STOP signs to reflect changes in Iowa City Transit routes; Rhys Jones regarding Lexington Avenue; US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement letter signed by Rocky Anderson, Cam Campbell, Peter Clavelle, Rosemarie Ives, Gavin Newsom, Greg Nickels, Pam O'Conner, Tom Potter, Mark Ruzzin, R.T. Rybak; Harold Bezoni regarding Football parking; John Nieland regarding Plasma arc technology; Scott Park letters from Brian and Beth Globokar, Carrie Watson [Staff response included]; Brad McCusker regarding Truck Traffic on ____~___.____.___..~____...___..__ ,_ . __.._.,..___.~__________.___~___.__.~_._.__ _ ~,.'_M'____'_____"____ Official Actions September 19, 2006 Page 3 Scott Blvd. [staff response included]; Sam Schrup regarding Downtown Portable Sign Ordinance; Randy Ferguson regarding Dubuque and Park Road Red Light Runners [staff response included]; Ryan O'Leary regarding Foster Crossing Neighborhood; Vehicle for Hire (Taxi) issues letters received from Mike Thayer, Richard Shannon, James Gray. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Michael Wright 225 N. Lucas St., representing the Iowa City Neighborhood Council, provided an update of activities. The following individuals appeared regarding downtown problems resulting for the Iowa / Iowa State football game: Jim Clayton, 119 E. College St.; Garry Sanders. Howard Horan, 2407 Crestview, representing the Airport Commission, stated the Commission was in no rush for rezoning the north commercial area. George E. Thompson, III, 243 Hutchinson, stated his opposition to future TIF projects. A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 49.05 acres of property located south of Lower West Branch Road, north of Court Street and west of Huntington Drive from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) Zone to Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Single-Family Residential (OPD-5) Zone (REZ06-00022). Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning 49.05 acres of property located south of Lower West Branch Road, north of Court Street and west of Huntington Drive from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) Zone to Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Single-Family Residential (OPD-5) Zone (REZ06-00022), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning 1.12 acres of property located at 314 & 328 S. Clinton Street from Central Business Support (CB-5) Zone to Central Business (CB-10) Zone, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating the east-west alley in Block 102 be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning approximately 9.53 acres of land located east of Gilbert Street and west of Sandusky Drive from Interim Development- Residential/Historic District Overlay (ID-RS/OHD) Zone to Low Density Single-Family Residential/Historic District Overlay (RS-5/0HD) Zone, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer to October 3 a resolution approving final plat of Silvercrest Residential Community - Part 3, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer to October 3 a resolution approving the final plat of Windsor Ridge Part Twenty-B, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2007 Operating Budget. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-307, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 2007. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Housing and Inspections Remodeling 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. 06-308, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE Official Actions September 19, 2006 Page 4 CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOUSING AND INSPECTIONS REMODELING 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- 4234, AMENDING TITLE 3, ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES" CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINE AND PENALTIES," SECTION 8, ENTITLED "PARKING VIOLATIONS," TO ESTABLISH FINES FOR LIBRARY PARKING VIOLATIONS, 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 ORD. 06-4235, AMENDING TITLE 7, ENTITLED "FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION," CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED "FIRE CODE" BY AMENDING SECTION 4 TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR OVERCROWDING, be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-309, APPROVING A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-310, 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 ENGINEERING ALLIANCE, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE U.S. HIGHWAY 6 & GILBERT STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-311, 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 SHIVE-HATTERY, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE COURT HILL TRAIL PROJECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-312, APPROVING THE TERMS ON WHICH THE CITY WILL PURCHASE A 160 - ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 4213 S.E. SAND ROAD, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST DOCUMENTATION OF THE SAME. The Mayor announced the following vacancies for Board and Commissions. New: Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year term January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012; Board of Appeals to fill a five-year term January 1,2007 - December 31,2011; Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010; Parks and Recreation Commission for three vacancies to fill four-year terms January 1, 2007 _ January 1, 2011; Public Art Advisory Committee to fill a three-year term January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009; Youth Advisory Commission for three vacancies, (2) age 15 to 17 and (1) age 18 to 21, to fill two-year terms January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008; Housing and Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2008. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2006. Official Actions September 19, 2006 Page 5 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. [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.] Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2006. Moved and seconded to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Ross Wilburn, Mayor s/Marian K. K<lrr, City Clerk /jl~f!. K.-vJ Submitted for blication - 9/27/06. lJ' ______.._________.M__.._._.__.._..__.~.._..m...__.._...____~__m__"_...__,___.~_~~__~~___~_.._.._.____._ . REVISED 9/29/06 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 SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 Iowa City City Council regular 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, Karr, Franklin, Holecek, Okerlund. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-69, Side 2; 06-72, Side 1. The Mayor proclaimed Constitution Week - September 18-24, 2006, Shalla Wilson, Chapter Regent DAR, accepting; World Wide Day of Play - September 30, 2006. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, 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. August 30, Special Council Work Session; September 5, Special Council Work Session; September 5, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Civil Service Commission - August 31,2006; Public Library Board of Trustees - July 27, 2006; Telecommunications Commission - July 24,2006; Youth Advisory Commission - August 14, 2006; Public Art Advisory Committee - August 3, 2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - August 17, 2006; Police Citizens Review Board - August 8, 2006. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop Corporation dba Dan's Short Stop, 2221 Rochester Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Hawkeye Oil Company dba Scott Blvd. Hawkeye Convenience Store, 2875 Commerce Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Gas #1,260 Stevens Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #53, 955 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #51, 323 E. Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit for On the Go Convenience Stores, Inc., dba On the Go Convenience Stores. Inc., 2315 Muscatine Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Dawit's Restaurant, Inc., dba Dawit's Restaurant, 100 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Givanni's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Givanni's, 109 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Micky's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joseph's Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Hilltop Tavern, Ltd., dba Hilltop Lounge, 1100 N. Dodge St.; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #52,25 W. Burlington St.; RES. 06-296, TO ISSUE REFUND FOR CIGARETTE PERMIT to Nordstrom Oil Company dba North Dodge HandiMart, 2545 N. Dodge St.; Transfer of Class C Liquor License for Sams Pizza IC, Inc. dba Sams Pizza IC, Inc. from 301 % Kirkwood Ave. to 441 S. Gilbert St. Setting a Public Hearing: Set a public hearing for October 3 on an agreement for private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and Hieronymus Subject to change as fi lized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contat the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. / COMPL E DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES / SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 / Iowa City City Council regu r meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. M~or Wilburn presiding. Council Members prese : Bailey, Champion, Correia, Ellio ,O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, elling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Holecek, Okerlund. Council inutes tape recorded on Tap 06-69, Side 2; 06-72, Side 1. The Mayor proclaimed Constitutio Week - September 18- 4,2006, Shalla Wilson, Chapter Regent DAR, accepting; World Wi Day of Play - Sept ber 30, 2006. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Cham . n, that the follow' g items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be eceived, or ap oved, and or adopted as amended: Approval of Council Actions, subject 0 correc' ns, as recommended by the City Clerk. August 30, Special Council Wor Sessi ; September 5, Special Council Work Session; September 5, Regular Councilor al Official and Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and mmissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only up eparate Council action): Civil Service Commission - August 31, 2006; Publi Lib ry Board of Trustees - July 27, 2006; Telecommunications Commission - Ju 24, 06; Youth Advisory Commission - August 14, 2006; Public Art Advisory Com Ittee - A ust 3, 2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - August 17, 2006; P ice Citizen Review Board - August 8, 2006. Permit Motions and Resolutions s Recommende by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for Dan's Short op Corporation db Dan's Short Stop, 2221 Rochester Ave.; Class C Beer Perm' for Hawkeye Oil Co any dba Scott Blvd. Hawkeye Convenience Store, 287 Commerce Dr.; Class C eer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Gas #1,260 St ens Dr.; Class C Beer Per it for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #53,955 Morm Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Pe it for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #51,323 E. B lington St.; Class C Beer Permit or On the Go Convenience Stores, Inc., d On the Go Convenience Stores. I c., 2315 Muscatine Ave.; Class C Liquor Licen e for Dawit's Restaurant, Inc., dba Da it's Restaurant, 100 S. Linn St.; Class C Liqu License for Givanni's of Iowa City, Inc., ba Givanni's, 109 E. College St.; Class C iquor License for Micky's of Iowa City, Inc., ba Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque .; Class C Liquor License for Mondo's of Iowa ity, Inc., dba Joseph's Steakhou ,212 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Hilltop Tavern, Ltd., dba Hilltop L nge, 1100 N. Dodge St.; Class C Beer Permit for !<.!\m & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go 2,25 W. Burlington St.; RES. 06-296, TO ISSUE REF~ND FOR CIGARETTE Fl RMIT to Nordstrom Oil Company dba North Dodge Hand art, 2545 N. Dodge St.. ransfer of Class C Liquor License for Sams Pizza IC, Inc. . a Sams Pizza IC, I . from 301 % Kirkwood Ave. to 441 S. Gilbert St. Se mg a Public Hearing: Set a public hearing for October 3 on an agreement for priva redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and Hieronymus \ "~__.._~_"~.m"'__'~__'_ __ ____ _ _'__~__'__~'__'_'"___" ..___ _....____m._____.__~__"_ .... -- .---~,-.._--.."._.-~--,-.------....--..---~.-.,----,,- September 19, 2006 Complete Description Page 2 Associates, Inc. Correspondence received from Stephen and Stephany Hoffelt, Dennis Kowalski, Geoffrey Lauer, Rod Sullivan (2), Dale Shultz, James and Patricia Ephgrave. RES. 06-297, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 3, 2006 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions: RES. 06-298, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2006; RES. 06-299, 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, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1164 HOTZ AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-300, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1228 LOUISE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-301, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND AN AMENDED MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1625 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-302, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1306 WHITING AVENUE COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-303, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE COURT STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER; RES. 06-304, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, CERTAIN SIDEWALK, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE GREEN- PART XXIII AND VILLAGE GREEN - PART XXIV, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 06-305, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION, FORCE MAIN, AND LIFT STATION ACCESS ROAD PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR CARDINAL RIDGE - PART ONE, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 06-306, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, CERTAIN SIDEWALK, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR WEST - PART ONE, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of one parking meter on the west side of 300 block of Linn Street for two hour limit at $0.50/hr.; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Moving (1) existing NO PARKING ANYTIME sign (with Arrow) on Walden Road 70' to the southwest of its present location; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of (2) BUS STOP signs; Installation of (10) BUS STOP signs to reflect changes in Iowa City Transit routes; Rhys Jones regarding Lexington Avenue; US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement letter signed by Rocky Anderson, Cam Campbell, Peter ____ _ __._..________"_.______..____._"_._~.__._~_...___~__._~__,.._______.~_._..,_.__u_,____.______'________...._______~_"...___.__..~.____.__._M____.._....._.__.,__._.____.M'_'_'_,.,_,_______..__._ . September 19, 2006 Complete Description Page 3 Clavelle, Rosemarie Ives, Gavin Newsom, Greg Nickels, Pam O'Conner, Tom Potter, Mark Ruzzin, R.T. Rybak; Harold Bezoni regarding Football parking; John Nieland regarding Plasma arc technology; Scott Park letters from Brian and Beth Globokar, Carrie Watson [Staff response included]; Brad McCusker regarding Truck Traffic on Scott Blvd. [staff response included]; Sam Schrup regarding Downtown Portable Sign Ordinance; Randy Ferguson regarding Dubuque and Park Road Red Light Runners [staff response included]; Ryan O'Leary regarding Foster Crossing Neighborhood; Vehicle for Hire (Taxi) issues letters received from Mike Thayer, Richard Shannon, James Gray. Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion of item 3e(1), official financial report for City streets and parking. Mayor Wilburn repeated the public hearings as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Michael Wright 225 N. Lucas St., representing the Iowa City Neighborhood Council, provided an update of activities. The following individuals appeared regarding downtown problems resulting for the Iowa /Iowa State football game: Jim Clayton, 119 E. College St.; Garry Sanders. Howard Horan, 2407 Crestview, representing the Airport Commission, stated the Commission was in no rush for rezoning the north commercial area. George E. Thompson, 111,243 Hutchinson, stated his opposition to future TIF projects. A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 49.05 acres of property located south of Lower West Branch Road, north of Court Street and west of Huntington Drive from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) Zone to Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Single-Family Residential (OPD-5) Zone (REZ06-00022) (Stone Bridge). No one appeared. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning 49.05 acres of property located south of Lower West Branch Road, north of Court Street and west of Huntington Drive from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) Zone to Planned Development Overlay/Low Density Single-Family Residential (OPD-5) Zone (REZ06-00022), (Stone Bridge) be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning 1.12 acres of property located at 314 & 328 S. Clinton Street from Central Business Support (CB-5) Zone to Central Business (CB-10) Zone (Hieronymus Square), 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 O'Donnell, that the ordinance vacating the east- west alley in Block 102 (Hieronymus Square), 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 Vanderhoef, that the ordinance rezoning approximately 9.53 acres of land located east of Gilbert Street and west of Sandusky Drive from Interim Development-Residential/Historic District Overlay (ID-RS/OHD) Zone to Low Density Single- Family Residential/Historic District Overlay (RS-5/0HD) Zone (McCollister Subdivision), be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. _ .u_.______~_.._. m.._.____.._.......".__._.____._____.M...._._,.______.__._...._._..._.______.M_._____~__"..."____.~, September 19, 2006 Complete Description Page 4 Moved by Bailey, seconded by Elliott, to defer to October 3 a resolution approving final plat of Silvercrest Residential Community - Part 3, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, to defer to October 3 a resolution approving the final plat of Windsor Ridge Part Twenty-B, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2007 Operating Budget. No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-307, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 2007. 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 plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Housing and Inspections Remodeling 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. 06-308, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOUSING AND INSPECTIONS REMODELING 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. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 06-4234, AMENDING TITLE 3, ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES" CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINE AND PENALTIES," SECTION 8, ENTITLED "PARKING VIOLATIONS," TO ESTABLISH FINES FOR LIBRARY PARKING VIOLATIONS, 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 Correia, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, that ORD. 06-4235, AMENDING TITLE 7, ENTITLED "FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION," CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED "FIRE CODE" BY AMENDING SECTION 4 TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR OVERCROWDING, 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 Correia, to adopt RES. 06-309, APPROVING A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. - -- ---~.,.~~_.._---~-_._._"----------_._--------~-----'--,....._--~----_..,_.,._.......__.--.__.._..,._--~,---_.-------_._._---'"~~---_._----- September 19, 2006 Complete Description Page 5 Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-310, 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 ENGINEERING ALLIANCE, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE U.S. HIGHWAY 6 & GILBERT STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-311, 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 SHIVE- HATTERY, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE COURT HILL TRAIL PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Correia, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-312, APPROVING THE TERMS ON WHICH THE CITY WILL PURCHASE A 160 - ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 4213 S.E. SAND ROAD, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST DOCUMENTATION OF THE SAME. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the following vacancies for Board and Commissions. New: Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year term January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012; Board of Appeals to fill a five-year term January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011; Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1,2007 - January 1,2010; Parks and Recreation Commission for three vacancies to fill four-year terms January 1, 2007 _ January 1, 2011; Public Art Advisory Committee to fill a three-year term January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1,2007 - December 31,2009; Youth Advisory Commission for three vacancies, (2) age 15 to 17 and (1) age 18 to 21, to fill two-year terms January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008; Housing and Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired term ending September 1,2008. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2006.Mayor Wilburn stated this was a great opportunity to get involved and encouraged citizens to view more details on each opening on the city website. 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. [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.] Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2006. Council Member Elliott stated the City Clerk would be meeting with local taxi companies regarding proposed changes to the ordinance and suggested two Council Members also attend the meeting. Council Members Elliott and O'Donnell will attend; complimented the successful Dog Paddle event at City Park pool; and stated he hoped ESPN would utilize another color commentator for future broadcasts other than the one used for the Iowa I Iowa State game. ------...-". .__._-_._--_._-~---^'"-".__._._~._- -" ."-,~,-_.. --~-----,--~----- ,-""'--_._-_.__..----"._._-_._---_._..,--_...__."._~~--------.. September 19, 2006 Complete Description Page 6 Mayor Pro tem Bailey asked Council Members to reserve November 8 for the Convention and Visitors Bureau annual meeting and luncheon; and wished Mayor Wilburn a Happy Birthday. Council Member Vanderhoef reminded Councilors of the State League meeting next week in Coralville; reported on attending a luncheon (Foster Crossing) with a group of realtors collaborating on building a neighborhood in the peninsula; reported on an all day seminar she attended involving small towns and big city neighborhoods involving community and economic development, Historic Preservation, Vision Iowa and CAT grants. Council Member O'Donnell requested an update on the Mid-American franchise negotiations. Asst. City Manager Helling stated a meeting had been set for October 16; and requested an update on the peninsula project. Council Member Correia provided an update of activities of the Youth Advisory Commission, noting a focused discussion planned for the October 4 meeting on the results of the Iowa Youth Survey related to alcohol and marijuana use among young people; reported on her and City staff members participation in the consortium on Successful Living event earlier in the day; and suggested a meeting with the University community to talk about expectations for community behavior as a results of events following the Iowa I Iowa State football game. Council Member Vanderhoef requested a memo outlining man hours and cost incurred by the City trying to keep order after that game. Mayor Pro tem Bailey encouraged reframing comments, noting she was downtown and admitted to problems but that she always felt comfortable and safe. Mayor Wilburn reminded everyone of the 23rd annual Human Rights breakfast scheduled for September 21; and congratulated Bicyclists of Iowa City (BIC) on their 25th anniversary and the upcoming Amish Century Tour bike ride planned for Saturday, September 23. Moved by Elliott, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present. Ross Wilburn, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk i ~ I -",,= -14' ;t~~~'t -..::..... ...IIDI' ........ ... CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM [;[P- . -OCl 4a 1 Date: September 18, 2006 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, September 18, 2006, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn UISG: Baeth Staff: Atkins, Helling, Holecek, Karr, Franklin, Trueblood Tapes: 06-70, Both Sides, 06-71, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) ADDITION TO CONSENT CALENDAR Council agreed to add the consideration of a transfer of a liquor license for Sam's Pizza to the formal agenda. PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. CONDITIONALLY REZONING 49.05 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD, NORTH OF COURT STREET AND WEST OF HUNTINGTON DRIVE FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) ZONE TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY/LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (OPD5) (REZ06-00022) (Stone Bridge) Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood present for discussion. B. CONDITIONALLY REZONING 1.12 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 314 & 328 S. SOUTH CLINTON STREET FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB-5) ZONE TO CENTRAL BUSINESS (CB-10) ZONE. (REZ06-00015) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) (Hieronymus Square) C. VACATING THE EASTIWEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 102. (VAC06-00005) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) (Hieronymus Square) D. ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 9.53 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED EAST OF GILBERT STREET AND WEST OF SANDUSKY DRIVE FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT-RESIDENTIAL/HISTORIC DISTRICT OVERLAY (ID-RS/OHD) ZONE TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL/HISTORIC DISTRICT OVERLAY (RS- 5/0HD), (REZ06-00010) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) (McCollister Subdivision) Council Work Session September 18, 2006 Page 2 E. RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SILVERCREST RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY - PART 3, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB06-00010) (DEFERRED FROM 9/5) Franklin stated the developer had requested a deferral to October 3. F. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE PART TWENTY-B, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB06-00014) Franklin stated the developer had requested a deferral to October 3. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar # 5d(1) setting public hearing for October 3 ... .agreement for private redevelopment... Hieronymus Associates...) Council Member Vanderhoef stated her interest to not TIF the condo floors, and be assured that the commercial areas TIFed remain commercial and not changed to condo after the TIF is paid off. Mayor Wilburn stated the agenda items was the setting of a public hearing only and that any issues that Council Members felt they would like the developer to address, prior to the hearing, forward them to PCD Director Franklin or talk to the developer directly. SAND LAKE RECREATION AREA (Agenda Item # 13) Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood presented a power point presentation and distributed preliminary cost estimates for the project. Majority of Council requested a joint meeting with the Parks & Recreation Commission regarding future development plans. MOBILE VENDING PERMITS (IP2 of 9/14 Info Packet) Asst. City Manager Helling present for discussion. Majority of Council agreed to maintain the procedure as outlined in the merno. VEHICLE FOR HIRE / TAXI CABS (IP3 of 9/14 packet) After discussion majority of Council directed staff to rnake the following changes to the ordinance: a) Establishes a minimum of 2 vehicle for company status; requires 1 to be in operation at all tirnes b) Establishes a minimurn of 2 drivers per company c) Requires a permanently mounted dome (bubble) light on the exterior roof of each vehicle d) Requires installation of a taxirneter for charges e) Requires two inspections a year for each vehicle f) Requires "rio smoking" by drivers or passengers g) Spells out exterior and interior standard for vehicles h) Requires driver badge include company name and nontransferable i) Deletes color scheme j) Renames to "taxicabs" k) Require 24/7 service I) Complaint procedure included on rate card Council Work Session September 18, 2006 Page 3 Council requested that staff meet with companies to gain input into the changes, and especially the 24/7 operational requirement and Sunday service calls. STAFF ACTION: Meeting held with companies on September 26 and summary memo included in 9/28 packet. (Karr) SHELTER HOUSE OVERFLOW The City Manager stated the City will continue to interrupt the Fire Code as in the past with respect to emergency overflow as it relates to area churches. (125 sq. ft per person) Majority of Council request an ordinance me draft clarifying the interpretation, and address other emergency needs such as natural disasters. STAFF ACTION: Send letter to area churches regarding interpretation and enforcement. Follow up with Fire Chief on ordinance. (Atkins) AGENDA ITEMS (continued) 2. (Consent Calendar # 3e(2) - Resolution approving... official financial report for city streets and parking for fiscal year ending June 20, 2006) In response to Council Member Correia, the City Manager stated he would provide an answer to her questions concerning the $5 million ending balance on page 4. 3. (Consent Calendar # 3e(2) - Resolution authorizing... subordination agreement between the City of Iowa City and Hills Bank... 1164 Hotz Avenue...) In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Manager speculated that two banks were named because two financial institutions were involved in the financing. 4. (Consent Calendar # 3f(7) - Correspondence - John Nieland... Plasma Arc Technology) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, the City Manager stated he would have staff provide more information. 5. (Agenda Item # 6 - amending the FY2007 Operating Budget) In response to Council Member Correia, the City Clerk stated detailed information was available on the amendments in her office. 6. (Agenda Item # 11 - Resolution approving... agreement... engineering consulting services... U S Highway 6 & Gilbert Street Intersection Improvements Project) In response to Council Member Elliott, Council Members confirmed the "geometric improvement" referred to making the streets line up better or alignment of the project. 7. (IP6 of 9/14 Info Packet - email from Catherine Moore re Coronet Apartments) Council Member Correia expressed concerns about losing more affordable units on that street, and requested an update on units in the area. The City Manager will follow up. 8. (Consent Calendar # 3f(10) - Correspondence - Sam Schrup ... Downtown Portable Sign Ordinance) Majority of Council were not interested in allowing portable signs as requested a response letter be sent, and stepped up enforcement of current violations. - _________._~__._,._ __ _...________._______.__.....__ . "___".________...._____.___.._....____ .'0'_'" _ _ .'. ..._.___________._~_.,__,.__..___...___..__ ...- ..-.-.---.,.- .. Council Work Session September 18, 2006 Page 4 9. (Agenda Item # 10 - Resolution approving loan agreement ... Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity) Majority of Council were not interested in providing a grant, rather than a loan, for this project. COUNCIL TIME 1. Council Member Correia asked if there was any plan to "screen" the area between the bridges on Burlington Street to avoid more people attempting to jump or falling. The City Manager noted the bridge on the south is a City bridge and the north an lOOT State bridge; crosswalks were provided at the ends and never was intended or anticipated in the middle of the bridges. 2. Council Member Elliott noted a recent newspaper article that Section 8 vouchers would no longer be going to rentals at trailer parks, and hoped that was a temporary situation. Council Member Correia stated the problem was in establishing ownership. The City Manager will follow up with Housing Authority and report back. 3. Council Member Champion stated her frustration with improper behavior in the downtown area on football game Saturdays. 4. UISG Rep Baeth reported he had been contacted by a student from Student Disabilities Services at the University about the intersection of Market and Madison Streets (by the IMU) and difficulties crossing with cars zipping around the corner. Council Member Vanderhoef suggested staying on the north side of Market and crossing at the stop sign there, or if on the south side staying and crossing at the crosswalk and stop sign at Jefferson. 5. Council Member Champion again voiced concerns regarding bicyclists on downtown sidewalks. UISG Rep. Baeth guessed if there were City ordinances for segue way scooters. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS Mayor Pro tem Bailey requested a list of previous identified pending items. Items noted included inclusionary zoning and Farmers Market. STAFF ACTION: City Manager will prepare a list of pending items. FUTURE MEETING SCHEDULE None Meeting adjourned 9:00 PM.