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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 23, 2007
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
Franklin, Okerlund, Ford. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 07-11, Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed Women's Right to Choose Week - January 22-28, 2007, Toni
Serio, Executive Assistant Emma Goldman Clinic accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lucas Elementary
students: Elizabeth Hubing, Ryan Young.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: January 4, Special Council Work Session; January 8, Special Council Work
Session; January 9, Special Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of
Adjustment - December 13, 2006; Police Citizens Review Board - December 18, 2006;
Parks and Recreation Commission - December 13, 2006; Airport Commission -
December 14, 2006; Youth Advisory Commission - December 6,2006.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Wests ide Cafe, Inc., dba Bob's our
Uncle Pizza Cafe, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City
Westside Cafe, Inc., dba Bob's Your Uncle Pizza Cafe, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class
C Liquor License for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S
Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers
Bar & Grill, 125 S Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo-James,
118 E Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo-James, 118 E
Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Grimoore, Inc., dba Speakeasy, 171
Highway 1 West; Outdoor Service Area for Grimoore, Inc., dba Speakeasy, 171
Highway 1 West; Class E Liquor License for Supervalu, Inc., dba Cub Foods, 855
Highway 1 West; RES. 07-20, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT for Grimoore, Inc., dba
Speakeasy, 171 Highway 1 West and Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar
& Grill, 125 S Dubuque St.
Motion: Approve disbursements in the amount of $11 ,748,936.43 for the period
of December 1 through December 31,2006, as recommended by the Finance
Director.
Resolutions: RES. 07-21, NAMING DEPOSITORIES; RES. 07-22,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
613 RONALDS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-23, AUTHORIZING THE
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MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 812 KIRKWOOD AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-24,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER 120
BUILDING CO, AND TENANT VITO'S OF IOWA CITY, INC D/B/A VITO'S, FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 07-25, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, LANDOWNER IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST CO, AND TENANT ICBB, LTD
D/B/A BROWN BOTTLE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of
Iowa City BUS STOP sign on N. Dubuque Street at Foster Road; Assistant
Transportation Planner regarding Installation of four NO PARKING ANY TIME signs
on William Street; Robert Handley regarding Traffic ticket payments [staff response
included]; Joyce Barker regarding District Planning; Sherry Hunter regarding Districts
[staff response included]; Sue Klinkhamer regarding City of Chicago Olympic support
letter; Jack Hatch regarding Iowa leaders hope to find urban, rural balance; Seth
Tobey regarding Senator Obama; Bridges out of Poverty Workshop letters received
from Mona Shaw, Teja Huntley [staff response included].
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Eric Nurnberg, President of the International Association of Firefighters Local 610,
appeared regarding funding of a fourth fire station.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for February 6 on an
ordinance amending Ordinance No. 06-4245, which amends 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 9, Definitions. 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 February 20
(amended from February 6),2007, on an ordinance rezoning 0.91-acres of land located at
1902 & 1906 Broadway Street from Commercial Office (CO-1) to Community Commercial
(CC-2) (REZ06"00028). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating a portion of McLean Street
between Hutchinson Avenue and Lexington Avenue (VAC06-00006). No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance vacating a portion of
McLean Street between Hutchinson Avenue and Lexington Avenue (VAC06-00006), 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 17. 75-acres of land located east of
Mormon Trek Boulevard at Eagle View Drive and Grace Drive from Intensive Commercial (CI-
1) to Office Commercial (CO-1) (REZ06-00021). No one appeared.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance rezoning 17.75-acres
of land located east of Mormon Trek Boulevard at Eagle View Drive and Grace Drive from
Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to Office Commercial (CO-1) (REZ06-00021), be given first vote.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Article J,
Flood Plain Management ordinance to adopt the re-formatted flood insurance rate map. No
one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 14,
Chapter 5, Article J, Flood Plain Management ordinance to adopt the re-formatted flood
insurance rate map, 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 Vanderhoef, 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. 07-4248, AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY PLAN
FOR THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, be voted on for final passage at this time.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey,
seconded by Correia, 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Kevin
Morrow. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-26, APPROVING
THE FINAL PLAT OF KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION-PART FOUR, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 07-4249, AMENDING TITLE 4, ENTITLED, "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES,"
CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED, "PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS," SECTION 4, ENTITLED,
"REGULATION OF PERSONS UNDER LEGAL AGE" TO PROVIDE THAT SECOND AND
SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE VIOLATIONS MAY BE BASED ON A PRIOR CONVICTION
UNDER AN ORDINANCE FROM ANOTHER CITY OR COUNTY IN IOWA, be voted on for
final passage at this time. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance be finally adopted at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-27, SUPPORTING THE
APPLICATION FOR A $25,000 (amended from $48,000) GRANT FROM THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR BIOWA,. Mike Ott, Executive
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Director of BIOWA, appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-28, AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
HIGHWAY 6 & GILBERT STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. The
following individuals appeared: Roger Reilly, Hills Bank & Trust; and Janet Anderson, ARC
Design Resources. Civil Engr. Okerlund present for discussion. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Moved by Elliott, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer consideration of the
resolution until February 6. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 3/4, with the following
division of voice vote: Ayes: Elliott, O'Donnell, Champion. Nays: Bailey, Correia,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Correia, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey. Nays:
Champion, Elliott, O'Donnell. Absent: None.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-29, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHN
COYNE TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE LOWER WEST BRANCH
ROAD PLACARD PROJECT. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
O'Donnell, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Correia. Nays: Elliott, Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-30, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
JOHNSON COUNTY REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS TO A PORTION OF LOWER WEST
BRANCH ROAD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to grant a 60-day extension to the Police
Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on Complaint
#06-03. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to 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-
December 31,2011; Senior Center Commission to fill three-year term January 1, 2007-
December 31,2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 14,
2007. [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.]
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Historic Preservation Commission to
fill three vacancies, one (1) At-Large, one (1) Summit St District Rep, and one (1) Brown St
District Rep, for three year terms March 29, 2007 - March 29, 2010; Airport Commission to
fill a six year term March 1, 2007 - March 1, 2013. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, February 28,2007.
The Mayor stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey presiding.
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Moved by Elliott, seconded by O'Donnell, to appoint Charlotte Walker, 320 S.
Dubuque Street, to the Housing & Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired
term ending September 1,2007. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining.
Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Council Member Correia reported on her lunch with the Chamber of Commerce Youth
Leadership Program and "Direction Setters"; and with the City High Dems Club, Democrat
Club.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey stated that the Thursday information packet would contain a
summary of the Aid to Agencies Council subcommittee discussion relative to Shelter Housing
and STAR funding, and said the subcommittee would be meeting with the Director and
reporting back to Council; and welcomed the newest northside neighborhood resident two
day old Tommie June.
Mayor Wilburn noted that Council Member Champion had indicated an upcoming
absence at the work session and suggested Council provide the City Clerk with future
absences so that Council could discuss the meeting schedule at next week's meeting.
City Clerk Karr announced that the CIP presentations and discussion of January 16 is
on the City website, Cable Channel 4 and Channel 5 Video On Demand.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn meeting at 8:00 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council mbers D~
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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 11, 2007
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Budget Work Session, January 4, 2007, noon in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, O'Malley, Karr, Lewis, Dulek, Goers, Mansfield
UISG Rep: Volland
Tapes: 07-01, Both Sides; 07-02, Side 1
(A complete transcription and materials distributed are available in the City Clerk's Office)
BUDGET OVERVIEW
The City Manager presented the FY08-10 budget overview; reviewed expense and revenue
sources; taxable assessed values; existing and new construction; general fund balance policy;
cash reserve policy; and tax rates.
Council requested information on:
1) Implication of retaining current tax rate (rather than increase as proposed)
2) Utility replacement tax implications
3) List of unfunded Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
4) Information on sick leave payout before 1986
5) Make up of designated or reserved cash balance
6) Bond rating or credit rating information
7) Condo conversion analysis
8) Commercial rollback calculation as it relates to lose revenue in the General Funds
9) Departmental Summaries/Presentations
STAFF ACTION: Memo from City Manager in January 11 Information Packet. (Atkins)
HANDOUTS DISTRIBUTED/OVERHEADS:
The City Manager discussed the following materials:
~ Budget 08
~ Average Rack Price for Gasohol and Diesel FY2001 - 2007
~ Road Use Tax
~ Rollback - Recent History
~ ... Financial Plan for 2008 - 2010 (page 19 of budget)
~ FY2008 Proposed Budget / Financial Plan (2 pages)
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~ Residential Property Growth
~ Commercial Property Growth
~ ... property tax requests for FY2008 through FY2010 including the FY2007 certified tax
request... (page 14 of budget)
~ Tort Liability Insurance
~ IPERS Contribution Rate
~ Police & Fire Pension - Contribution Rates
~ Health Insurance Costs
~ Debt Service Fund (pages 25-26 of budget)
~ General Fund Year-End Cash Balance (page 24 of budget)
~ ... Ten Year History Certified Tax Levy Rates
~ General Fund - Expenditures (page 21 of budget)
~ Road Use Tax Receipts
~ 2006 Valuations per Auditor
~ ... total 2006 assessed value of condominiums...
Finance Director O'Malley and Budget Analyst Mansfield present for discussion.
BUDGET SCHEDULE
CIP - Tuesday, January 16, Harvat Hall, 8AM - 5PM
Board, Commission and Community Events Presentations - Monday, January 29, 6:30PM
General Budget Wrap up - Tuesday, January 30, 6:30 PM
The City Manager stated that given the time schedule Council would be setting public hearing
on the budget at their February 6 meeting, holding the hearing on February 20, and adopting the
budget March 6.
Meeting adjourned 10:20 AM.
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BUDGET '08
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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 8, 2007
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 8,2007,6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG Rep: Baeth
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Boothroy, Davidson, Franklin, Fosse, Trueblood, Knoche,
Okerlund
Tapes: 07-02, Side 2; 07-03, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following matters:
A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 23 ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING A
PORTION OF MCLEAN STREET BETWEEN HUTCHINSON AVENUE AND LEXINGTON
AVENUE. (VAC06-o0006)
B. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 23 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING
17.7S-ACRES OF LAND LOCATED EAST OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD AT EAGLE
VIEW DRIVE AND GRACE DRIVE FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL ( CI-1) TO OFFICE
COMMERCIAL (CO-1) (REZ06-o0021)
C. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 23,2007, ON AN O.RDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, CHAPTER S, SITE DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS, ARTICLE J, FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT STANDARDS, TO ADOPT
THE RE-FORMATTED FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP.
D. AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY PLAN FOR THE PENINSULA
NEIGHBORHOOD. (REZOS-0002S/SUB06-00020)
E. AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TO ALLOW A MINOR MODIFICATION IN CASES
WHERE THERE ARE PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES MEETING THE STANDARDS FOR
STRUCTURED PARKING FACILITIES WHEN RETROFITTING SUCH FACILITIES
WITHIN EXISTING BUILDINGS. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
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F. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF PEPPERWOOD
PLAZA, A SUBDIVISION OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
PCD Director asked that the matter be deferred indefinitely to allow for securing motile owner
signatures.
Aaenda Items
1. (Consent Calendar # 4e(8) - Resolution accepting... dedication of Outlot C ... Wild
Prairie Estates Part Five...) Council Member Vanderhoef questioned the size of the
parcel and future land development adjacent to the parcel. PCD Director Franklin and
Parks & Rec. Dir Trueblood present.
HOUSING MARKET ANAL YSIS.REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (IP2 of 1/4 Info Packet)
PCD Director presented information. Majority agreed to proceed.
STAFF ACTION: RFP's distributed. (Franklin)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Bd. of Adjustment - No applicants; re-advertise
Airport Zoning Commission - No applicants; re-advertise
Board of Appeals - Stephen Buckman
Senior Center Commission - No applicants; re-advertise
Telecommunications Commission - Brett Gordon
HIGHWAY 6 GILBERT STREET (Aaenda item # 17)
Civil Engr. Okerlund presented a power point of the project. Majority of Council agreed to defer
the item until the January 23 formal meeting, and schedule detailed discussion during the CIP
staff presentations scheduled for a January 16 work session.
AGENDA ITEMS (cont.)
2. (Consent Calendar # 4c (1) - Class B Liquor License for...... Sheraton... Hotel Vetro
and # 4c (4) Class B Liquor License for... Sheraton ... Hotel Vetro ...) HIS Director
Boothroy answered questions regarding the recommendation to deny, and inspections
done on the property.
3. (Consent Calendar # 4e (2) - Resolution approving... declaration of condominium
regime ...Lot 12, Longfellow Manor Condominiums) In response to Council Member
Elliott, HIS Director Boothroy stated the contract was for the owner of the existing half
and the earlier purchase offer had been withdrawn on the other half.
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4. (Agenda item # 12 - Resolution awarding contract... Regal Construction... for the
construction of two duplex homes under the Affordable Dream Home Opportunities
Program) In response to questions, HIS Director confirmed the bid was for two homes,
four units, at $ 86.67 a square foot.
5. (Agenda item # 10- Resolution establishing... fees and charges... for Parks &
Recreation Services and Programs) Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood responded
to questions regarding surrounding towns; higher fees for co-ed teams versus summer
league; swimming pool revenues; and new programs at Scanlon Gym.
6. (Agenda item # 9 - Ordinance amending Title 4 ... Alcoholic Beverages... to provide
that second and subsequent offense violations may be based on a prior conviction ...
another City or County in Iowa) UISG Rep. Baeth suggested that with a second offense
that an option be provided that would mandate a rehabilitation program. City Atty. Dilkes
reviewed discussion with (Mr.) Nakhasi from Student Government on a proposal to defer
prosecution of PAULA offenses in exchange for community service and the number of
issues related to that proposal Council should be aware of if that proposal were
presented. Baeth will alert staff when both proposals would be ready for discussion at
work session.
7. (Consent Calendar # 4e (1) - Resolution .... Amendment to .....agreement ... Iowa
Reality Commercial.... Aviation Commerce Park.. extend the term by one year and
change the pricing model) In response to Mayor Pro tem Bailey, the City Manager
stated there no set rule on renewal of contracts versus re-examining another firm.
8. (Consent Calendar # 4f (7) - correspondence... Jack Hatch... Livable Communities)
Mayor Pro tem Bailey requested more information on the proposed bill, and suggested
revisiting the City's legislative priorities. Council Member Vanderhoef suggested that the
DOT study on transportation be scheduled at the same time; and will follow up with Asst.
PCD Director Davidson for input on the proposed bill prior to the discussion.
9. (Agenda items # 14 - Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Community
Development Division... increasing the Program Assistant; # 15 - Resolution amending
the Iowa City 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan ... City STEPS ... and establish a maximum
amount available for Economic Development Activities; # 16 - Resolution adopting Iowa
City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) .....) [Wilburn left table due to a
conflict of interest] PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. [Wilburn returned]
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member O'Donnell noted that Channel 2 was no longer available, and
questioned a refund from Mediacom. Mayor Pro tem Bailey stated that it had been
replaced with another CBS station from the Quad Cities.
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2. Mayor Pro tem noted the information shared by Wilburn on the University of Iowa
proposed smoking policy and questioned whether Council would be pursing something
similar. Mayor Wilburn indicated he had "shared" the information with Council.
3. Council Member Correia distributed an article about Universal Design from the New York
Times "Design for Everyone, Disable or Not".
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
FUTURE MEETING SCHEDULE
None
Meeting adjourned 6:35 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTONS - 1/9/07
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
A special presentation of Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting for 2005 was presented to the City of Iowa City. Finance Director O'Malley
accepted.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Horace Mann
Elementary students: Ha-Young Kim, Alex Moen, Molly Powell-Littler.
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: December 11, Special Council Work Session; December 12, Special
Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Public Art
Advisory Committee - November 2, 2006; Planning and Zoning Commission -
November 16, 2006; Economic Development Committee - November 13, 2006; Parks
and Recreation Commission - November 8, 2006; Board of Adjustment - November
16, 2006; Board of Adjustment - November 27, 2006; Police Citizens Review Board -
December 5, 2006; Telecommunications Commission - October 23,2006;
Telecommunications Commission - October 30,2006; Telecommunications
Commission - November 27,2006; Senior Center Commission - November 21,2006;
Civil Service Commission - December 19, 2006; Human Rights Commission -
November 28, 2006; Airport Commission - November 9, 2006; Planning and Zoning
Commission - December 7,2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - November 27,
2006.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class B Liquor License for Sheraton Iowa City & Hotel Vetro, 210 S. Dubuque
St. (Iowa City Building Official recommends approval. See revised memorandum.);
Outdoor Service Area for Sheraton Iowa City & Hotel Vetro, 210 S. Dubuque St.; Class
C Liquor License for Farras Productions, 320 E. Burlington St. Renewal: Class B
Liquor License for Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S Dubuque St. (Iowa City Building Official
recommends approval. See revised memorandum.); Outdoor Service Area for
Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Joe's Place, 115
Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; Class C Beer Permit
for Johncy's Convenience Store, 731 S. Riverside Dr. RES. 07-1, TO ISSUE DANCE
PERMIT for Sheraton Iowa City & Hotel Vetro, 210 S. Dubuque St. (New) and
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Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S Dubuque St. (Renewal) Farras Productions, 320 E.
Burlington St.(New).
Motion: Approve disbursements in the amount of $8,108,153.37 for the period
of November 1 through November 30, 2006, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 07-2, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH IOWA
REALTY COMMERCIAL TO SELL AND/OR LEASE PROPERTY IN AVIATION
COMMERCE PARK TO EXTEND THE TERM BY ONE YEAR AND CHANGE THE
PRICING MODEL; RES. 07-3, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM REGIME FOR LOT 12, LONGFELLOW MANOR
CONDOMINIUMS; RES. 07-4, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
LANDOWNER LUBIN TRUST, AND TENANT MOTIF, L TO. D/B/A BO-JAMES, FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 07-5 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
LANDOWNER MAUREEN MONDANARO, AND TENANT GIVANNI'S OF IOWA CITY
D/B/A GIVANNI'S, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 07-6, 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, HILLS, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1906
HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-7, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST DOCUMENTATION FOR THE
PARTIAL RELEASE OF A SCHOOL SITE COVENANT; RES. 07-8, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE 2006 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT;
RES. 07-9, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF OUTLOT C, AS PLATTED IN WILD
PRAIRIE ESTATES PART FIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY;
RES. 07-10, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A COMMON DRIVE/ACCESS EASEMENT CENTERED
BETWEEN LOTS 54 AND 55 IN THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD SECOND
ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
two (2) NO PARKING ANY TIME signs with ARROW supplemental signs on both
sides of Oaklawn Avenue; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install NO
PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the south side of Meadow Ridge Lane; Acting
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) BUS STOP sign; Removal of
(2) BUS STOP signs; Shelter House letters received from Claire Ashman, Robert
Ashman, Donna Hirst, Mary Jepsen, Rev. Mel Schlachter; Rick Kaster regarding
Holiday lights; Don Broshar regarding Youth Civic Engagement Forum Follow-up; Jack
Hatch regarding Livable Communities; Dennis Kowalski regarding Money; Carter
McNutt regarding Cigarette sales; Sze Ngar Michelle Lai regarding U.S. citizenship;
Mary Jo Streb regarding 420th Street Improvements; Sand Road Recreational Area
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Water-ski Site with [petition-4l signatures]; Peter LeGrant regarding Wireless network
throughout downtown.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Senior Center Commissioner Bob Engel updated Council on activities at the Center.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for January 23 on an ordinance vacating a
portion of McLean Street between Hutchinson Avenue and Lexington Avenue (VAC06-00006).
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for January 23 on an ordinance rezoning
17.75-acres of land located east of Mormon Trek Boulevard at Eagle View Drive and Grace
Drive from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to Office Commercial (CO-1) (REZ06-00021). The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for January 23,2007, on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Chapter 5, Site Development Standards, Article J, Flood
Plain Management Standards, to adopt the re-formatted flood insurance rate map. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Planned Development
Overlay Plan for the Peninsula Neighborhood.
Moved and seconded that the amending the Planned Development Overlay Plan for
the Peninsula Neighborhood, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on
for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 07-
4247, AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TO ALLOW A MINOR MODIFICATION IN CASES
WHERE THERE ARE PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES MEETING THE STANDARDS FOR
STRUCTURED PARKING FACILITIES WHEN RETROFITTING SUCH FACILITIES WITHIN
EXISTING BUILDINGS, 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 defer indefinitely a resolution approving the preliminary and
final plat of Pepperwood Plaza, a Subdivision of Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement between
the City of Iowa City and Faley Properties, L.L.C., for Lot 5 of North Airport Development
Subdivision. Janelle Rettig, Airport Commissioner and citizen, appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-11, APPROVING A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FALEY PROPERTIES, L.L.C.,
FOR LOT 5 OF NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, estimate of cost for the Riverside Festival Stage Improvements project, establishing
amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement
for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-12, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
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Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 4, entitled, "Alcoholic
Beverages," Chapter 5, entitled, "Prohibitions and Restrictions," Section 4, entitled, "Regulation
of Persons under Legal Age" to provide that second and subsequent offense violations may be
based on a prior conviction under an ordinance from another city or county in Iowa, be given
first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-13, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE
OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-14, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY
COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT INVOLVING THE GRANT WOOD SCHOOL
GYMNASIUM.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-15, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
WITH REGAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO
DUPLEX HOMES UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES
PROGRAM.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-16, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE TRANSIT DIVISION OF THE PARKING AND TRANSIT DEPARTMENT
BY INCREASING ONE MASS TRANSIT OPERATOR POSITION FROM .75 TO 1.0 FULL
TIME EQUIVALENTS (FTE).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-17, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF THE PLANNING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BY INCREASING THE PROGRAM
ASSISTANT POSITION FROM .50 TO .63 FULL TIME EQUIVALENTS (FTE).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-18, AMENDING THE IOWA CITY 2006-2010
CONSOLIDATED PLAN (A.KA CITY STEPS) TO CLARIFY THE PERCENTAGE
ALLOCATED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ENTITLEMENT AND ESTABLISH A
MAXIMUM AMOUNT AVAILABLE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-19, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS
PROGRAM (HOME) INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 05-
213.
Moved and seconded to defer to January 23, a resolution authorizing the acquisition of
property interests necessary for construction of the U.S. Highway 6 & Gilbert Street
Intersection Improvement project. Roger Reilly, representing Hills Bank, appeared. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
Roger Reilly. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to approve a tentative agreement between AFSCME Local 183
and the City of Iowa City. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy: Housing & Community
Development Commission to fill an unexpired term ending September 1,2007. Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 17, 2007.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and
Commissions: re-appoint Stephen Buckman, 215 Amhurst Street, to the Board of Appeals to
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fill a five-year term January 1, 2007 - December 31,2011; appoint Brett Gordon, 224 N.
Dubuque Street, to the Telecommunications Commission to fill an unexpired term ending
March 13,2009. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the following vacancies would be readvertised: 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; Senior
Center Commission to fill three-year terms January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009. [Staff will
not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise
vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication
costs will be incurred.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 7:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Ross Wilburn, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk /./ )
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 9, 2007
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
O'Malley, Franklin, Tharp. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 07-04, Both Sides.
A special presentation of Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting for 2005 was presented to the City of Iowa City. Finance Director O'Malley
accepted.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Horace Mann
Elementary students: Ha-Young Kim, Alex Moen, Molly Powell-Littler.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: December 11, Special Council Work Session; December 12, Special
Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Public Art
Advisory Committee - November 2, 2006; Planning and Zoning Commission -
November 16, 2006; Economic Development Committee - November 13, 2006; Parks
and Recreation Commission- November 8, 2006; Board of Adjustment - November
16, 2006; Board of Adjustment - November 27, 2006; Police Citizens Review Board -
December 5, 2006; Telecommunications Commission - October 23, 2006;
Telecommunications Commission - October 30,2006; Telecommunications
Commission - November 27, 2006; Senior Center Commission - November 21, 2006;
Civil Service Commission - December 19, 2006; Human Rights Commission-
November 28, 2006; Airport Commission - November 9, 2006; Planning and Zoning
Commission - December 7,2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - November 27,
2006.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class B Liquor License for Ashford, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City & Hotel Vetro,
210 S. Dubuque St. (Iowa City Building Official recommends approval. See revised
memorandum.); Outdoor Service Area for Ashford, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City &
Hotel Vetro, 210 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Farras Productions, Inc.,
dba Farras Productions, 320 E. Burlington St. Renewal: Class B Liquor License for
MIP Lessee, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S Dubuque St. (Iowa City Building
Official recommends approval. See revised memorandum.); Outdoor Service Area for
MIP Lessee, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License
for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for
Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for
Johncy's Convenience Store, Inc., dba Johncy's Convenience Store, 731 S. Riverside
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Dr. RES. 07-1, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT for Ashford, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City
& Hotel Vetro, 210 S. Dubuque St. (New) and MIP Lessee, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa
City, 210 S Dubuque S1. (Renewal) Farras Productions, Inc., dba Farras Productions,
320 E. Burlington St.(New).
Motion: Approve disbursements in the amount of $8,108,153.37 for the period
of November 1 through November 30, 2006, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 07-2, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH IOWA
REALTY COMMERCIAL TO SELL AND/OR LEASE PROPERTY IN AVIATION
COMMERCE PARK TO EXTEND THE TERM BY ONE YEAR AND CHANGE THE
PRICING MODEL; RES. 07-3, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM REGIME FOR LOT 12, LONGFELLOW MANOR
CONDOMINIUMS; RES. 07-4, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
LANDOWNER LUBIN TRUST, AND TENANT MOTIF, L TO. D/B/A BO-JAMES, FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 07-5 AUTHORIZING THE MAYORTO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
LANDOWNER MAUREEN MONDANARO, AND TENANT GIVANNI'S OF IOWA CITY
D/B/A GIVANNI'S, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 07-6, 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, HILLS, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1906
HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-7, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST DOCUMENTATION FOR THE
PARTIAL RELEASE OF A SCHOOL SITE COVENANT; RES. 07-8, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE 2006 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT;
RES. 07-9, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF OUTLOT C, AS PLATTED IN WILD
PRAIRIE ESTATES PART FIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY;
RES. 07-10, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A COMMON DRIVE/ACCESS EASEMENT CENTERED
BETWEEN LOTS 54 AND 55 IN THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD SECOND
ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
two (2) NO PARKING ANY TIME signs with ARROW supplemental signs on both
sides of Oaklawn Avenue; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install NO
PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the south side of Meadow Ridge Lane; Acting
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) BUS STOP sign; Removal of
(2) BUS STOP signs; Shelter House letters received from Claire Ashman, Robert
Ashman, Donna Hirst, Mary Jepsen, Rev. Mel Schlachter; Rick Kaster regarding
Holiday lights; Don Broshar regarding Youth Civic Engagement Forum Follow-up; Jack
Hatch regarding Livable Communities; Dennis Kowalski regarding Money; Carter
McNutt regarding Cigarette sales; Sze Ngar Michelle Lai regarding U.S. citizenship;
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Mary Jo Streb regarding 420th Street Improvements; Sand Road Recreational Area
Water-ski Site with [petition-47 signatures]; Peter LeGrant regarding Wireless network
throughout downtown.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Senior Center Commissioner Bob Engel updated Council on activities at the Center.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for January 23 on an
ordinance vacating a portion of McLean Street between Hutchinson Avenue and Lexington
Avenue (VAC06-00006). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for January 23 on
an ordinance rezoning 17. 75-acres of land located east of Mormon Trek Boulevard at Eagle
View Drive and Grace Drive from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to Office Commercial (CO-1)
(REZ06-00021). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for January 23,
2007, on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, Chapter 5, Site Development
Standards, Article J, Flood Plain Management Standards, to adopt the re-formatted flood
insurance rate map. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Planned Development
Overlay Plan for the Peninsula Neighborhood. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the amending the Planned
Development Overlay Plan for the Peninsula Neighborhood, be given first vote. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, 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. 07-4247, AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TO ALLOW A MINOR
MODIFICATION IN CASES WHERE THERE ARE PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES MEETING
THE STANDARDS FOR STRUCTURED PARKING FACILITIES WHEN RETROFITTING
SUCH FACILITIES WITHIN EXISTING BUILDINGS, 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 O'Donnell, 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 Bailey, to defer indefinitely, a resolution approving
the preliminary and final plat of Pepperwood Plaza, a Subdivision of Iowa City, Iowa. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement between
the City of Iowa City and Faley Properties, L.L.C., for Lot 5 of North Airport Development
Subdivision. Janelle Rettig, Airport Commissioner and citizen, appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-11, APPROVING A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FALEY
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PROPERTIES, L.L.C., FOR LOT 5 OF NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION.
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, estimate of cost for the Riverside Festival Stage Improvements project, establishing
amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement
for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-12, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE RIVERSIDE
FESTIVAL STAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Individual Council Members expressed their interests. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 4,
entitled, "Alcoholic Beverages," Chapter 5, entitled, "Prohibitions and Restrictions," Section 4,
entitled, "Regulation of Persons under Legal Age" to provide that second and subsequent
offense violations may be based on a prior conviction under an ordinance from another city or
county in Iowa, 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 O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-13, ESTABLISHING
A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-14, AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND THE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT INVOLVING THE GRANT WOOD
SCHOOL GYMNASIUM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-15, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Regal Construction Services, Inc. for $457,625.22 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH REGAL
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO DUPLEX
HOMES UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM.
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 Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-16, AMENDING
THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE TRANSIT DIVISION OF THE PARKING AND
TRANSIT DEPARTMENT BY INCREASING ONE MASS TRANSIT OPERATOR POSITION
FROM .75 TO 1.0 FULL TIME EQUIVALENTS (FTE). Individual Council Members
expressed their interests. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor stated he had a conflict of interest on the next three (3) items, numbers 14,
15 and 16, and left the meeting. Mayor Pro tem Bailey presiding.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-17, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF THE
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BY INCREASING THE
PROGRAM ASSISTANT POSITION FROM .50 TO .63 FULL TIME EQUIVALENTS (FTE).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor Pro tem declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-18, AMENDING THE
IOWA CITY 2006-2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (AKA. CITY STEPS) TO CLARIFY THE
PERCENTAGE ALLOCATED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FROM THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ENTITLEMENT AND
ESTABLISH A MAXIMUM AMOUNT AVAILABLE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ACTIVITIES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor Pro
tem declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-19, ADOPTING IOWA
CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME) INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 05-213. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining.
The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to defer to January 23, a resolution
authorizing the acquisition of property interests necessary for construction of the U.S.
Highway 6 & Gilbert Street Intersection Improvement project. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Roger Reilly, representing Hills Bank, appeared. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell,
seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Roger Reilly. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to approve a tentative agreement
between AFSCME Local 183 and the City of Iowa City. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy: Housing & Community
Development Commission to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2007. Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 17, 2007.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: re-appoint Stephen Buckman, 215 Amhurst Street, to the Board of
Appeals to fill a five-year term January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011; appoint Brett Gordon,
224 N. Dubuque Street, to the Telecommunications Commission to fill an unexpired term
ending March 13, 2009. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
The Mayor noted the following vacancies would be readvertised: 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; Senior
Center Commission to fill three-year terms January 1,2007 - December 31,2009. [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.]
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Council Member Elliott noted a newspaper guest opinion by Donald Baxter and
stressed as the City grows there must be care and awareness to the interaction of motor
vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey congratulated "Grounds for Dessert" for their profile in the
Corridor Business Journal, and encouraged citizens to visit the establishment.
Council Member Champion encourages bicyclists to wear light clothing and lights on
the front, as well as the rear, of the bike.
Mayor Wilburn thanked the various University of Iowa and community groups who
sponsored Martin Luther King Jr. activities; noted the Culver Inaugural express train will be
blocking Clinton and Dubuque Streets for a brief time on January 11; thanked Governor elect
Culver and Lt. Governor Judge for planning some inaugural events in Iowa City; and thanked
outgoing Governor Vilsack and Lt. Governor Peterson for their service to the State of Iowa
during their term.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to adjourn meeting at 7:55 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk