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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 17, 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, Ford, Boelk. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-78, Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed Change your Clock, Change your Battery Day - October 29,
2006, Firefighter Steve Cook accepting; United Nations Day - October 24, 2006, Wayne
Osborn, President of Johnson County United Nations Association accepting.
Mayor Wilburn announced that City Clerk Karr had been awarded the Iowa Municipal
Certified Municipal Clerk designation by the Iowa Municipal Finance Officers Association.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Weber Elementary
students: Ryan Craven, Stephanie Engelhardt, Jackson Peplow.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, 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: October 2, Regular Council Work Session; October 3, 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): Public
Library Board of Trustees - August 24, 2006; Historic Preservation Commission -
August 10, 2006; Telecommunications Commission - August 28,2006; Housing and
Community Development Commission - August 15, 2006
Recommendation: Approve the by-laws as presented. This item should be
referred to the Rules Committee for review.
Board of Appeals - February 6, 2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - September
21, 2006; Public Art Advisory Committee - September 7, 2006; Board of Adjustment -
September 13, 2006; Youth Advisory Commission - September 6,2006.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: New:
Class C Beer Permit for HWZ, LLC, dba RJ'Z Express, 2 Escort Lane. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Diamond Daves Taco Co. dba Diamond Daves Taco Co,
1604 Sycamore St. #330; Class C Liquor License for HMOS, Inc., dba Grizzly's South
Side Pub, 1210 Highland Ct.; Outdoor Service Area for HMOS, Inc., dba Grizzly's
South Side Pub, 1210 Highland Ct.; Class C Liquor License for DDTC-Old Cap, Inc.
dba Diamond Daves, 201 S. Clinton St Suite 112; Outdoor Service Area for DDTC-Old
Cap, Inc. dba Diamond Daves, 201 S. Clinton St Suite 112; Class C Liquor License for
La Casa, Ltd., dba La Casa, Ltd., 1200 Gilbert Ct.; Class B Beer Permit for Pit
Smokehouse, LLC, dba Pit Smokehouse, LLC, 130 N. Dubuque St.; Class C Beer
Permit for NO Express, Inc., dba North Dodge Express, 2790 N Dodge St.; RES. 06-
06-323, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT for HWZ, LLC, dba RJ'Z Express, 2 Escort
Lane; RES. 06-324, REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT for Nordstrom Oil Co., dba
Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204 N. Dubuque St.; RES. 06-325, REFUND
CIGARETTE PERMIT for Nordstrom Oil Co., dba Sunset HandiMart, 1410 Willow
Creek Dr.
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Motion: Approve disbursements in the amount of $7,513,188.35 for the period
of August 1 through August 31,2006, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 06-326, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2006
WATER IMPROVEMENTS - ELLIS AVENUE, MCLEAN STREET AND MOSS
STREET PROJECT; RES. 06-327, ESTABLISHING CITY OF IOWA CITY 2007
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES; RES. 06-328, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1409 KEOKUK AVENUE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-329, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A PROMISSORY
NOTE AND TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 435
OAKLAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of
three parking meters and installation of five NO PARKING 2am-6am TOW AWAY
ZONE LOADING ZONE 15 MINUTE LIMIT 6:30am-6pm signs in the 300 block of S.
Dubuque Street; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install NO PARKING
CORNER TO HERE sign on the north side of the Center Avenue; JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS signs
with ARROWS in the 600 block of E. Davenport Street; Acting Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding Move (1) existing HANDICAP LOADING ZONE sign (with Arrow);
Install (1) NO PARKING 2AM-6AM TOW AWAY ZONE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
LOADING ZONE 30 MINUTE LIMIT 8AM-5PM sign (with ARROW) on the south side
of the 10 block of Jefferson Street in order to delineate loading zones; Acting Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) BUS STOP sign to reflect a change in
an Iowa City Transit route; Land purchase for City Park letters from D.J. Beard, Jen
Knights; Holly Berkowitz regarding Linking waste with needs [staff response included];
Morgan Forbes regarding Lack of bar check on Saturday [staff response included];
Gordon Zumwalt regarding Thank you from the residents of Regency Heights
Apartments; Diane Hunter regarding Scott Hunter's traffic citation [Staff response
included]; Joyce Barker regarding Suggestion for use of land; Bicyclists letters from
Cody Gieselman, Steve Goetzelman; Rachel Bender regarding Concerns for student
safety; Jennifer Gordon regarding Smoking policy; Country Club Estates, Part Three-
Eight, Rohret Road/Phoenix Drive - Protest of rezoning signatures attached; John
Gross regarding Downtown amenities; Genny McCaslin regarding Rock painted in
honor of American soldiers; Genny McCaslin regarding Funeral protest; Trudy Russell
regarding Deer population; Saul Mekies regarding Cable TV Division budget.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Katie Roche, Executive Director of Summer of the Arts, reported on the first year of
activities. Jean Drulis, 1362 Burry Dr., and Barbara Muller, 1350 Burry Dr., appeared
regarding damage to their homes. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, to accept
correspondence from Ms. Drulis and Ms. Muller. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to set a public hearing for November 14 on an
ordinance amending certain specific provisions within Title 14, Zoning Code, Chapter 2, Base
Zones; Chapter 3 Overlay Zones; Chapter 4, Use Regulations; Chapter 5, Site Development
Standards; Chapter 7, Administration; Chapter 8, Review and Approval Procedures; Chapter
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9, Definitions. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 37.92 acres of land 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). No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance rezoning 37.92 acres
of land 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), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 7.61 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, without Mr. Rummelhart's
property (REZ06-00024) (Carousel Motors). Property owner John Rummelhart appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence from John Rummelhart.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance rezoning 7.61 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, without Mr. Rummelhart's property (REZ06-00024) (Carousel Motors), be given first
vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving and authorizing execution of an
agreement for private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and National
Genecular Institute (NGI) Inc. for property located within the Northgate Corporate Park Urban
Renewal Area. Economic Development Coordinator Ford and Dr. Tannin Fuja, Chief
Scientific Officer of NGI, appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-330, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NATIONAL GENECULAR INSTITUTE INC.
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE NORTHGATE CORPORATE PARK URBAN
RENEWAL AREA. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-331, AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT ACCOUNT
(CEBA) FOR FUNDS TO ASSIST NATIONAL GENECULAR INSTITUTE, INC. 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 Grand Avenue Roundabout 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. Melrose Neighborhood
representative Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr., appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-332, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
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CONSTRUCTION OF THE GRAND AVENUE ROUNDABOUT 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. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Bailey,
Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 3,
entitled "Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties," Section 8, entitled "Parking Violations"; amending
Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 1, entitled "Definitions, Administration
and Enforcernent of Traffic Provisions," Section 1, entitled "Definitions"; amending Title 9,
Chapter 4, entitled "Parking Regulations," Section 3, entitled "Parking Not to Obstruct Traffic";
and amending Title 9, Chapter 4, Section 10, entitled "Parking for Loading and Unloading" to
define and establish passenger loading zones and penalties for violation of said zones, be
given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll
call vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell. Nays: Vanderhoef.
Absent: None.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance amending Section 1-9-3B of
the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City to correct minor errors in the legal descriptions of the
boundaries of certain voting precincts in Iowa City, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, 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
second vote. The Mayor noted two non-substantive changes to 5-2-8 requiring the lighted
dome have lettering that identifies the vehicle as a taxi cab visible from the front and back of
the vehicle, and 5-2-4 requiring City Equipment Superintendent or designee to perform semi-
annual inspection of vehicles rather than the Police Department. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Vic Tritle, Airport
Shuttle Service. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-333, 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
ROHRBACH ASSOCIATES PC TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
FOR THE FIRE STATION #2 DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 06-334, AMENDING
THE PLEDGE, SERVICING AND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT AND THE LOAN
AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE SENIOR HOUSING FACILITIES REVENUE BOND
(OAKNOLL PROJECT) SERIES 2004A. Atty. Bob Downer, representing the applicant,
appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on boards and commissions:
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-
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December 31,2011; Animal Care Task Force for four vacancies, two (2) Iowa City
Residents, one (1) Coralville Resident, and one (1) Johnson County Resident to fill terms
ending June 30, 2009; 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;
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 Pro tem Bailey reminded citizens that October 28 was the last day to register to
vote in the November 7 general election; requested an executive session to discuss the Burry
Drive matter presented earlier in the evening under Public Discussion. City Atty. Dilkes
stated Council could discuss strategy in connection with the litigation of the claim in executive
session.
Council Member Vanderhoef reported on her National Transportation and
Infrastructure Steering Committee meeting, and reminded everyone we are part of a much
larger transportation system which includes shipment of freight by ships into United States
ports.
Mayor Wilburn acknowledged the University of Iowa United Way kick off, and the
challenge between faculty and students, noting he has already predicted greater participation
among students and is counting on UISG Council Rep. Baeth to help with his prediction. He
also thanked the University of Iowa for designating the Iowa House hotel non-smoking.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 7:55 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, a~or~:.
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MEMORANDUM ...
Date: October 2, 2006
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, October 2, 2006, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG Rep: Baeth
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Craig, Franklin, Ford, Fosse, Severson
Tapes:06-71, Side 2; 06-73 & 06-74, Both Sides
(Due to technical difficulties a complete transcription is not available in the City Clerk's Office for
this meeting)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. SETTING 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)
B. SETTING 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-o0024)
(Carousel Motors)
C. 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) (PASS AND ADOPT)
(Hieronymus Square)
PCD Director Franklin and Economic Development Coordinator Ford presented information.
Staff recommended that item # 7, TIF financing for the project, be considered prior to final
consideration of items # 6c and # 6d. Council will, by motion, move items c and dafter 7 on the
formal agenda Tuesday evening.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare power point presentation for public hearing. (Ford)
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D. VACATING THE EASTIWEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 102. (VAC06-00005) (Hieronymus
Square) (PASS AND ADOPT)
[See item C above]
E. REZONING APPROXIMATELY 9.53 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED EAST OF GILBERT
STREET AND WEST OF SANDUSKY DRIVE FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT-
RESIDENTIAUHISTORIC DISTRICT OVERLAY (ID-RS/OHD) ZONE TO LOW DENSITY
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAUHISTORIC DISTRICT OVERLAY (RS-5/0HD), (REZ06-
00010) (PASS AND ADOPT) (McCollister Subdivision)
F. 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) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) (Stone Bridge
Estates)
G. APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PARTS 5-9 AND
RESUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT C OF PART 4, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB06-00013)
H. APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SILVERCREST RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY - PART 3,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB06-00010) (DEFERRED FROM 9/5 AND 9/19)
I. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE PART TWENTY-B, IOWA CITY,
IOWA (SUB06-00014) (DEFERRED FROM 9/19)
J. APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF MCCOLLISTER SUBDIVISION,
IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB06-00008)
PCD Director Franklin stated the applicant had requested indefinite deferral.
K. AMENDING THE IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY FRINGE AREA POLICY AGREEMENT
L. APPROVING OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE SUBDIVIDER'S AGREEMENT FOR
SADDLEBROOK ADDITION PART 2
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
None
ENERGY/ENVIROMENTAL INITIATIVES
Public Works Director Fosse presented a power point presentation of City initiatives.
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HUMAN SERVICE FUNDING PROCEDURES (Agenda item # 12)
Mayor Wilburn left the meeting due to a conflict of interest. Human Service Planning
Coordinator Severson present for discussion. Mayor Pro tem Bailey now presiding. After
discussion a majority of Council agreed to appoint Mayor Pro tem Bailey, Council Member
Champion, and UISG alternate Volland to review materials, do site visits, and make
recommendations. Majority requested a work session be scheduled to discuss priorities and
share information on funding from previous years.
STAFF ACTION: Appointees to meet with staff to determine activities and schedule for
review Aid to Agencies funding requests. (Severson)
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES (IP2 of 9/28 Info Packet)
Mayor Wilburn now presiding. After discussion a majority agreed to add the following items as
possible agenda items for the meeting with area legislators on November 13:
1. Iowa State Housing Trust Fund appropriation
2. Maintain local control over cable franchising
3. Change in Iowa Code 562A.12 (wrongful retention of landlord deposits)
4. Increase in hotel/motel tax to 9%
5. Vehicle tax on pick ups
6. Allow Home Rule for smoking in public places
7. Property tax credits / condos
8. Cultural Trust update
9. Franchise fees (allow cities to charge percentage of gross revenues)
STAFF ACTION: Prepare summary memo for review prior to preparation of final agenda.
(Karr)
BUDGET PRIORITIES
The City Manager stated time will be set aside for discuss at the October 16 work session.
Council requested information on options for development of Sand Lake.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 9 - Ordinance amending ... "Vehicles For Hire" ... replacing it with ...
"Taxicabs") After discussion a majority directed staff to amend the ordinance by deleting
the 24/7 hour requirement; deleting requirement for taximeters; and require hours of
operation to be on the posted rate card.
2. (Agenda item # 10 - resolution amending the budgeted positions in the library by adding
.25 maintenance worker 1 position) Library Director Craig present for discussion.
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COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member O'Donnell inquired as to when paving would be done on Foster Road.
The City Manager stated he would be included in the budget discussion this year,
2. Council Member Correia noted two housing seminars that would be available at the
National League of Cities conference in December and wondered if staff would be
attending of if the City could purchase tapes of the seminars. Council Member
Vanderhoef stated she would be attending the conference and would check to see if she
could attend one of them and report back.
3. Mayor Pro tem Bailey reported that the Clark construction site at the corner Market and
Linn Streets was dangerous and asked staff to follow up.
4. Council Member Champion asked if there was any interest to acquire the SI. Patrick's
property for green space in the downtown area. The City Manager stated the purchase
price would be steep for green space.
5. Council Member Vanderhoef requested that the matter of fringe area inspections for
mobile homes be added to a future work session.
6. Council Member Vanderhoef raised safety concerns about the width of such streets as
Wylde Green and Friendship for parking.
7. Council Member Vanderhoef noted parking needs in the Foster Road area and
wondered if the church had considered permit parking in their lot on the corner.
8. UISG Rep. Baeth wondered if a work session could be scheduled on his proposed
change to Iowa Code 562A.12 (wrongful retention of landlord deposits). The City Atty.
stated it would be best addressed at the joint meeting with area legislators (November
13) as a change in state code.
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
FUTURE MEETING SCHEDULE
No discussion
Meeting adjourned 10:00 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS -10/3/06
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 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 and seconded 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 Cafe Z, 1705 S. First Ave.; Special Class
C Liquor License for Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Los
Portales 1402 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Beer Permit for Kirkwood Hawkeye Convenience
Stores, 300 Kirkwood Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Atlas World Grill, Inc., 127 Iowa
Ave.; Class C Liquor License for 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.
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
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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].
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to move items 6c and 6d after item #7. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Daryl Woodson, 405 S. Gilbert St., urged Council to pursue acquisition of the St.
Patrick's Church property for additional parking. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Mr. Woodson. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Glenn Siders
and Karen Kubby announced the formulation of a volunteer group to have a public voice in
addressing affordable housing. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Ms.
Kubby and Mr. Siders. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Andy Johnson, Executive
Director of the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County, presented information on a regional
housing summit scheduled November 14. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Mr. Johnson. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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), be passed and adopted.
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-
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) be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at
this time. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from John Moreland, Jr. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to defer indefinitely the resolution approving final plat of
Silvercrest Residential Community - Part 3, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-317 APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
WINDSOR RIDGE PART TWENTY "B", IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to defer indefinitely the resolution approving the preliminary and
final plat of McCollister Subdivision, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-318, AMENDING THE IOWA CITY/JOHNSON
COUNTY FRINGE AREA POLICY AGREEMENT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-319, APPROVING OF AN AMENDMENT TO
THE SUBDIVIDER'S AGREEMENT FOR SADDLEBROOK ADDITION PART 2.
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. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Garry Klein. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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 and
seconded, 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 on the amended
resolution.
Moved and seconded 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 (REZ06-
00015), be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 06-4239, VACATING THE EAST- WEST ALLEY IN
BLOCK 102 (VAC06-00005), be passed and 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 advertisementfor bids, and fixing time
and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
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James Gray, Roger Bradley, Mike Thayer, Christopher Griffin. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-322, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE LIBRARY BY ADDING .25 FTE MAINTENANCE WORKER I POSITION.
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
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.]
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 9: 1 0 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
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
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.
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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, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
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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
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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-1 0) 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
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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 contlict of interest and abstained. Mayor Pro tern Bailey now
presiding. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to appoint Mayor Pro tern Bailey,
Council Member Champion, and UISG alternate Volland as City representatives for Human
Service / Aid to Agencies. The Mayor Pro tern 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
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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 present.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk