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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 20, 2007
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, O'Malley, Fosse, Mansfield. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 07-
21, Sides 1 & 2.
The Mayor proclaimed Special Olympics Month - March 2007, Joyce Rossie
accepting.
The Mayor delivered the State of the City Message.
The Mayor stated the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards for Regina Elementary
students would be deferred to the March 5 meeting due to illness; and welcomed Boy Scout
Troop 218, to the Council meeting.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, 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 29, Special Council Work Session; January 30, Special Council
Work Session; February 5, Regular Council Work Session; February 6, Regular
Council Formal Official and Complete; February 9, Special Council Work Session.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Public Art
Advisory Committee - December 7,2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - January
18,2007; Historic Preservation Commission - December 14, 2006; Historic
Preservation Commission - November 21, 2006; Airport Commission - January 11,
2007.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for LPS Kantaphone, Inc, dba Mclnnerney's, 161 Hwy 1
W.Outdoor Service Area for LPS Kantaphone, Inc, dba Mclnnerney's, 161 Hwy 1 W.
Renewal: Class B Beer Permit for Stuff Corporation dba Godfathers Pizza, 531 Hwy 1
W. Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore #1 & Regal
Liquor, 1720 Waterfront Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee
Food Store #2,812 S First Ave.; Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee
Food Store #3, 1201 N. Dodge St.
Setting a Public Hearings: RES. 07-41, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
MARCH 5, 2007 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2007 SANITARY SEWER
REPAIR PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 07-42, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
MARCH 5, 2007 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LOWER WEST BRANCH
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ROAD - SCOTT BOULEVARD TO TAFT AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION; RES. 07-43, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 5, 2007 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GILBERT STREET AND PRENTISS/BOWERY
STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT 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. 07-44, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BY THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY WITH WHISPERING GARDEN IHA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOTS 82, 83, 94, 95,162, 163, 159, 160 and 161,
WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, PART TWO; RES. 07-45, RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MEMORANDUM OF DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 861,901,923,945, 1001,1015,
1037, and 1053 CROSS PARK AVENUE (VILLA GARDEN APARTMENTS), IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-46, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY
NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 631 5TH AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 07-47, 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
HAYWOOD BELLE, ET AL, AND TENANT TROPICAL CHILL, INC D/B/A BALDY'S
WRAPS, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 07-48, 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 KLDP, INC, AND TENANT CHACKALACKAL,
INC. D/B/A ONE TWENTY SIX, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (3)
Iowa City Transit BUS STOP signs; Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding Addition of a NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the north side of F
Street at 4th Avenue; Jane Johnson regarding Traffic Issues [staff response included];
Mona Shaw regarding Bridges out of Poverty Workshop [staff response included];
Stephan Marsh regarding Affordable Housing [staff response included]; Steve
Goetzelman regarding Snow covered bicycle racks [staff response included]; Timothy
Volm regarding 523 Church Street [staff response included]; Mary Crooks regarding
Free public transportation; John Nieland regarding Task Force; Marlene Tack
regarding Northside Marketplace focus group.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey noted that all public hearings were set for March 5 due to the change in
Council meeting schedule. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately .2
acres of property located west of Diana Street and South of Kirkwood Avenue, from Low
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Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Commercial Office (CO-1) (REZ06-00027)
(Lensing). No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately .2 acres of property located west of Diana Street and South of Kirkwood
Avenue, from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Commercial Office (CO-1).
(REl06-00027) (Lensing), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.03-
acres of property located at 1902 & 1906 Broadway Street from Commercial Office (CO-1) to
Community Commercial (CC-2) (REZ06-00028). The following individuals appeared: Dennis
Craven, Vice President of Southgate Development Services; and Garry Klein, 628 2nd Ave.
PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their
views.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance conditionally
rezoning approximately 1.03-acres of property located at 1902 & 1906 Broadway Street from
Commercial Office (CO-1) to Community Commercial (CC-2) (REZ06-00028), be given first
vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote.
Ayes: Champion, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Correia, Bailey. Absent:
None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt ORD. 07-4252, VACATING A
PORTION OF MCLEAN STREET BETWEEN HUTCHINSON AVENUE AND LEXINGTON
AVENUE. (VAC06-00006). 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 authorizing conveyance of the portion of
McLean Street located between Lexington Avenue and Hutchinson Avenue in Manville Heights
Addition, to adjacent property owners. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-49, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF THE PORTION OF MCLEAN STREET LOCATED BETWEEN
LEXINGTON AVENUE AND HUTCHINSON AVENUE IN MANVILLE HEIGHTS ADDITION,
TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS. 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, 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. 07-5253, 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, 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
O'Donnell, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-50, APPROVING
THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF L YN-DEN HEIGHTS PART III,
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the Proposed Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year
July 1,2007 through June 30, 2008, the proposed Three-Year Financial Plan, and also the
Multi-Year Capital Improvements Program through Fiscal Year 2011. The following
individuals appeared: Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Drive, JC Dog Park Action Committee; Kevin
Morrow, Project Manager and Homeowner for the Peninsula, 1327 Foster Rd.; Karen Kubby,
1425 Ridge Street, representing FAIR!; Jim Knapp; Garry Klein, 628 2nd Avenue; and Aleda
Feuerbach, 5 Princeton Ct., Pleasant Valley. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef,
to accept correspondence from Carol Thompson, Katie Roche, June Braverman (2), Aleda
Kroeze Feuerbach, Rod Sullivan, Petition signed by members of the Peninsula
Neighborhood, letter received from the Youth Advisory Commission, and statement read by
Jean Walker. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 16, entitled "Public Works,"
Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities," Article A, entitled "General Provisions," by amending
Section 5 to allow for deposits to be billed instead of paid in advance with proper payment
history. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 16,
entitled "Public Works," Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities," Article A, entitled "General
Provisions," by amending Section 5 to allow for deposits to be billed instead of paid in
advance with proper payment history, 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 a Fifth Amendment to a Real
Estate Contract - installments between the City of Iowa City and United Action for Youth for
Condominium Unit 1-C in Tower Place and Parking. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-51, APPROVING A FIFTH
AMENDMENT TO A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT - INSTALLMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1-C IN
TOWER PLACE AND PARKING. 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-52, ADOPTING AN
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW
REMOVAL, SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND DIRECTING
THE CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR
COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES. 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. 07-53, 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 HDR
ENGINEERING, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE A
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WATER AND SEWER COMPREHENSIVE RATE STUDY. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-54, OPENING CERTAIN
CITY PROPERTY TO THE PUBLIC DEDICATING SAID PROPERTY AS PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF-WAY AND DESIGNATING SAID PROPERTY AN ALLEY. Public Works Director Fosse
present for discussion. 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 Champion, to adopt RES. 07-55, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ACT, INC. TO USE A PORTION OF CITY STREETS AND
PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTAllATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF A FIBER OPTIC NETWORK. Public Works Director Fosse present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-56, EXTENDING THE
DEER TASK FORCE FOR ONE (1) YEAR AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 04-225.
The following individuals appeared: Task Force Member Peter Jochimsen, 1010 Woodlawn;
and Jim Knapp. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Bailey, Correia,
Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Champion. Absent: None.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Commission to fill a six year term March 1, 2007 - March 1, 2013; Historic
Preservation Commission for three vacancies, one (1) At-large, one (1) Summit St District
Rep, and one (1) Brown St District Rep, to fill three year terms March 29, 2007 - March 29,
2010. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 28,2007.
Planning & Zoning Commission to fill a five year term May 1, 2007 - May 1, 2012.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 14,2007.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to appoint Charles Felling, 825 Seventh
Avenue, to the Senior Center Commission to fill three-year term January 1, 2007 - December
31,2009. 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. [Staff will
not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise
vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication
costs will be incurred.]
Council Member Correia reminded citizens of the tax preparation clinic being
conducted throughout the County; alerted citizens to a discussion being hosted by the School
of Journalism and Mass Communication, the African-American Council, the Office of Equal
Opportunity and Diversity on February 23 "Respectful Communities Project - Mirrors of
Privilege, Making Whiteness Count"; and noted the article in the Daily Iowan on the efforts to
change state law regarding landlords withholding tenants deposits for unfounded reasons.
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Council Member Vanderhoef reported on the League of Iowa Cities hosting legislative
day at the State Capitol on February 14, and offered ideas shared by other cities that had
displays in the Rotunda that day.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey shared a complaint she received from an Ecumenical Towers
residents regarding snow removal in the downtown area, and encouraged businesses to
remove snow in front of their businesses; said she noticed more delivery trucks parking
again in the middle of the streets downtown, even with the loading zones plowed and open;
reported she had received a number of favorable comments from individuals on the CIP
budget work session; congratulated Council Member Vanderhoef on being named the Chair
for the Transportation Infrastructure and Service Policy and Advocacy Committee for the
National League of Cities; and reported on the Corridor lobbying trip to Washington, DC,
Mayor Wilburn, Economic Development Coordinator Ford and she attended.
Mayor Wilburn thanked all elected officials and members of the Chamber of
Commerce who attended the Corridor lobbying trip to Washington, DC, and stated he felt it
was a very productive trip and was pleasantly surprised on funding possibilities especially
interest in the First Avenue Railroad Separation Project.
In response to City Manager Atkins, the Council agreed to schedule work session
discussion of the neighborhood council letter regarding playground equipment.
City Atty. Dilkes reminded Council of the importance of waiting to hear concerns and
questions during the public hearing, noting the Broadway street project earlier in the evening
as an example
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 9:20 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, a~~1 Members~esent.
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MEMORANDUM
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Date: February 8, 2007
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Budget Work Session, January 29,2007,6:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott (6:15), O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG: Baeth
Staff: Atkins, Helling, O'Malley, Karr, Tharp, Craig, Kopping, Trueblood
Tapes: 07-13 & 07-12, Both Sides; 07-14, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
BOARD ( COMMISSION ( COMMUNITY EVENTS BUDGET REQUESTS
Presentations were received from:
Jaycees' 4th of July Fireworks - Tom Lin, Community VP
Youth Advisory Commission Audrey Keranen, Chair & Jackie Stubbers, Vice Chair
Senior Center Comm. Jay Honohan, Chair & Linda Kopping, Coordinator
Library Board Linzee McCray, Chair & Susan Craig, Director
JC Food Alliance "Field to Family'- Leah Wilson, Coordinator
Parks & Rec. Commission
Matt Pacha, Chair & Terry Trueblood, Director
Airport Commission
Randy Hartwig, Chair; Commissioner Janelle Rettig
& Michael Tharp
Telecommunications Comm.
Saul Mekies, Chair
Hancher's 35th Anniversary Gift to Iowa - Charles Swanson
Child Appreciation Day
Erin Auer-Sears
Earth Expo 2007
Kim Kullmer, Event Director
Summer of the Arts
Katie Roche, Ex. Director
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IC Community String Orchestra - Ronda Marshall, Vice President
JC Historical Society Judy Stebral, President & Margaret Wieting, Ex. Dir.
Conner Center ADA Celebration - Karen Kubby
HANDOUTS DISTRIBUTED:
Iowa City I Coralville Jaycees 2007 4th of July Fireworks
(Youth Advisory Commission) Budget Overview
Finding Food In Farm Country
Johnson County Local Food Summit
Power Point Presentation -Iowa City Telecommunication Commission
Budget for Child Appreciation Day 2007
Hancher's 35'h Anniversary Gift to Iowa - The Joffrey Ballet dancing River to River
Celebrate the Arts all Year Long -Iowa City Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau
Why donate to Summer of the Arts?
Summer of the Arts: Award Winning Programming
Your Summer of the Arts sponsorship will cover 100 free events May-September
2006 Sponsors (2007 in bold) (Summer of the Arts)
Johnson County Historical Society
Buy Fresh Buy Local
BUDGET OVERVIEW
1. Council Member Elliott noted the two asterisks next to the Riverside Theater on page
99 of the budget and questioned the significance. The City Manager will follow up.
2. Mayor Wilburn reviewed the budget schedule:
January 30 - Final scheduled budget work session
February 6 - set public hearing for February 20
February 20 - hold public hearing
March 6 - adopt budget
City Clerk noticed additional information was being provided relevant to the budget
for discussion at the meeting the next evening.
3. In response to Mayor Pro tern Bailey, the City Manager stated he was not aware
Council needed information about possible cost savings by collaborating services of
the Senior Center and Parks & Recreation prior to budget approval. The Mayor will
meet with the City Manager to establish a timeline involving both Senior Center and
Park & Recreation Commission input and two department heads, and report back to
the Council at the work session on January 30.
Meeting adjourned 9:40 PM.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 6, 2007
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Budget Work Session, January 30, 2007, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG Rep: Volland
Staff: Atkins, Helling, O'Malley, Karr, Lewis, Mansfield
Tapes: 07-14, Side 2; 07-15 & 07-16, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
RESERVE POSITION/GENERAL FUND
The City Manager distributed a chart of General Fund reserves and used an overhead to outline
the 9 year history of actual audited numbers showing growth and fund balances; growth and
expenditures; and compared to the current budget proposal. Finance Director O'Malley and
Budget Analyst Mansfield present for discussion.
BUDGET OVERVIEW
Senior Center / Parks & Recreation
Mayor Wilburn summarized a meeting with the City Manager on the Council request regarding
possible cost savings of sharing resources. The Mayor and City Manager recommended a six
member committee be formed made up of the Chair of the Parks & Recreation Commission and
Senior Center Commission, the department head of the Parks & Recreation and Senior Center,
and one Commission member from each Commission; they start meeting within the next two to
three weeks; to prepare a report to Council outlining potential areas where they can share
resources and save money both in services and staff to be received this summer. It was
suggested that quarterly updates be provided to Council as well. Majority of Council agreed
with the proposal and directed the City Manager to proceed.
. Fire Station # 4
Mayor Wilburn suggested, for a transition period only (until funding source for hiring full time fire
. fighters is identified), consider staffing the fourth fire station with para-professionals or
volunteers incorporated with professional full time fire fighters. After discussion a majority of
Council requested the staff provide a figure to move ahead on construction design in FY08;
explore regionalism similar to what is being done with the Joint Communications Center; .
requested a memo from the Fire Chief regarding use of para-professionals and options in Fire
Station # 4; schedule future work session to discuss other funding sources including the one
cent sales tax.
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Communitv Events Fundinq
Majority agreed to the following:
All Iowa New Horizon's Band Extravaganza - $
Child Appreciation Day -
Conner Center ADA Celebration -
Earth Expo -
Ralston Creek Fair & Flea Market -
Field to Famil~ - (dedicated to Culinary Walk event)
Hancher's 35' Anniversary Gift to Iowa -
(recognition of in-kind support; explore transit shuttle)
Iowa City Community String Orchestra
Irving B Weber Day (provide info)
Johnson County Historical Society
Jaycees' 4th of July Fireworks
Nachte Raho
Riverside Theatre
Summer of the Arts
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500
7,500
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4,000
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50.000
78,022
Majority of Council requested that all City funded events work with the City Recycling
Coordinator to promote recycling; City policy to fund recognized non-profit organizations and
communicate that Council encourages collaborative efforts among groups; and require a report
to Council after the event.
Youth Advisory Commission 2,500
(Global Village $500; Website $500; Mini-grants $1500)
Aid to Aqencies
Mayor Wilburn stated he had a conflict of interest and would be not be participating in the
discussion. Mayor Pro tem Bailey presiding and noted the hand out regarding Shelter House ad
STAR funding. Majority agreed to proceed with the recommendation as presented.
Caoitallmorovements Plan
Mayor Wilburn now presiding. Majority agreed with the following changes and/or additions:
1. Include an item for the joint communications center; and that the amount reflect the City
share only
2. Burlington Street Median Project (page C-6) - include bike traffic and explore designated
bike route
3. Dubuque & Church Street / Left Turn Bays (page C-7) - schedule for further discussion
but leave appropriated money into the hearing notice
4. First Avenue /Iowa Interstate Railroad Crossing Improvements (page C-8) - agreed to
proceed only when federal monies are available
5. Pedestrian Bridge / Rocky Shore Drive to Peninsula (page C-12) - moved to FY11
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6. Sand Lake Recreational Area (page C-13) - agreed to proceed only with grant money
7. Add Napoleon Park Rest Rooms (Unfunded # 65)
8. Schedule Ass!. Transportation Planner Yapp for a discussion on strategy, philosophy,
maps and signage of trail development in the City (unfunded # 36 and # 40)
9. Add construction drawings for Fire Station # 4
The City Manager reported that after the budget is finalized he would be providing information
on transit service changes.
HANDOUTS DISTRIBUTED:
Correspondence regarding FY08 budget requests:
~ Summer of the Arts - Donald G. Thompson; Dennis Green; Dirk Keller
~ Shelter House - Fr. Kenneth Kunz; John McKinstry; Claire Ashman
~ Child Appreciation Dav - Andrew Epstein & Jennifer New;
Cathy Wilkie; Theresa Carbrey; Kristen Dolgos
~ NE Fire Station - Dennis Kietel
~ Brick Streets - Helen Burford
~ Gilbert Street Improvements (Hwv 6) - Brett Bauer
~ First Avenue Railroad Crossinq - William Keating
~ Rockv Shore/Peninsula Pedestrian Bridqe - Steve Goetzelman; Kevin Henriksen;
Johnson County Dog Park Action Committee; Claire Sponsler; Kyle and Diana Von
Stein; Mara and Rockne Cole; Cody Gieselman; Judith Pascoe; Jeanette Carter;
Perry Howell; Kathleen Janz
~ Airport - Airport Commission 2006 Annual Report
~ Memo from Council subcommittee regarding FY08 Shelter House and STAR
program funding
~ General Fund Reserve Chart distributed by City Manager (and used as overhead)
~ Budget Summary 2008-2010 Proposed Financial Plan
SCHEDULE
Council agreed to the following changes in their schedule:
FEBRUARY
Monday, 5, Work Session, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, 6, Formal, 7:00 PM
Monday, 19, HOLIDAY
Tuesday, 20, Special Work Session, 5:30 PM and Regular Formal, 7:00 PM
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MARCH
Monday, 5, Work Session, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, 6, Formal, 7:00 PM
Monday, 19, Work Session, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, 20, Formal, 7:00 PM
APRIL
Monday, 2, Work Session, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, 3, Formal, 7:00 PM
Monday, 16, Work Session, 5:30 PM and Special Formal, 7:00 PM
Tuesday, 17, Formal RESCHEDULED to previous day
MAY
Monday, April 30, Work Session, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, 1, Formal, 7:00 PM
Monday, 14, Work Session, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, 15, Formal, 7:00 PM
JUNE
Monday, 4, Work Session, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, 5, Formal, 7:00 PM
Monday, 18, Work Session, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, 19, Formal, 7:00 PM
JULY
Monday, 9, Special Work Session, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, 10, Special Formal, 7:00 PM
Monday, 23, Special Work Session, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, 24, Special Formal, 7:00 PM
AUGUST
Monday, 20, Work Session, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, 21, Formal, 7:00 PM
STAFF ACTION: Confirming memo included in February 1 information packet. (Karr)
Meeting adjourned 10:20 PM.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY~
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 5, 2007
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, February 5, 2007, 7:15 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG: Baeth
Staff: Atkins Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Ford, O'Malley
Tapes: 07-18, Both Sides
(Work Session started after City Conference Board meeting. A complete transcription is
available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 20,2007, TO CONSIDER THE
CONVEYANCE OF THE PORTION OF MCLEAN STREET LOCATED BETWEEN
LEXINGTON AVENUE AND HUTCHINSON AVENUE IN MANVILLE HEIGHTS ADDITION,
TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS.
B. 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.
C. VACATING A PORTION OF MCLEAN STREET BETWEEN HUTCHINSON AVENUE AND
LEXINGTON AVENUE. (VAC06-o0006) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
D. 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-o0021)(SECOND CONSIDERATION)
E. AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE J, FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT
ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE RE-FORMATTED FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP.
(SECOND ONSIDERATION)
Council Work Session
February 5, 2007
Page 2
F. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 20 ON AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE
APPROXIMATELY 12,200 SQUARE FEET OF PROPERTY FROM LOW DENSITY
SINGLE FAMILY (RS-5) TO COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO-1), LOCATED WEST OF
DIANA STREET AND SOUTH OF KIRKWOOD AVENUE (REZ06-00027).
G. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PART FIVE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA (SUB06-00016).
H. LETTER TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY SUPERVISORS RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A PHOTO STUDIO BUSINESS ON
APPROXIMATELY 40 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3104 CHARLES DRIVE,
NE IN FRINGE AREA A.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 4(f)2 - memo from Ass!. Transportation Planner... signs... 100
block of Capitol Street) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, PCD Director
Franklin stated it was the east side of Capitol, just north of the parking ramp exits, where
the University Public Safety Office is located.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Correia questioned PCD Director Franklin on the status of the CC2
rezoning application on Broadway. Franklin reported the Planning & Zoning
Commission had recommended approval 5/2, and City Atty. Dilkes advised further
discussion should wait until the item appears on the Council agenda.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY (Agenda Item # 7)
Mayor Wilburn questioned if the strategy related to the amount of CDBG funds used in the
economic development policies should be separated to enable him to vote on the policy minus
the CDBG funds. Staff will follow up prior to the formal vote. Economic Development
Coordinator Ford presented information.
AGENDA ITEMS (continued)
2. (Agenda item # 8 - Resolution awarding contract ... Riverside Festival Stage
Improvements Project) In response to Council Member Correia, the City Manager
agreed it had been quite a while since 11 bids were received on one project and
seasonal timing issues may have impacted the interest on the project:
3. (Consent calendar # 4(a)2 - Work Session minutes... January 22) In response to
Mayor Pro tem Bailey, the City Clerk acknowledged an omission of the word "not"
relative to the discussion of the School (SILO) tax election and the request to endorse
the question. The item will be corrected and redistributed.
Council Work Session
February 5, 2007
Page 3
BUDGET DISCUSSION
The following items were discussed, agreed upon, or requested:
a) The City Manager stated he and Fire Chief Rocca have begin outlining the various
options, and that there was money available from a previous bond issue that would allow
design work for a fourth fire station within the budget.
b) Fire Chief Rocca is preparing a memo responding to the suggestion of use of para-
professionals or volunteers for temporary staffing of the fourth fire station. Mayor Pro
tem Bailey asked that the memo provide definitions of para-professionals, on-call,
apprentices and volunteers for discussion purposes.
c) Incorporate Napoleon Park Restrooms into the budget. Concessions were not identified,
d) Further discussion on Dubuque and Church turning lane.
e) Holding place identified for discussion of trails.
f) Requested a memo of options on a tax rate reduction that would not increase the City
taxes, and agreed to hold special work session to discussion options at 8:30 AM, Friday,
February 9.
g) Clarify Water Park Pool project (unfunded) is not at City Park location
STAFF ACTION: Prepare memo of options for tax rate reductions for February 8 packet;
schedule special budget work session for Friday morning to discuss. (Atkins/Karr)
COUNCIL TIME (continued)
2. Council Member O'Donnell questioned the nightmare of recycling of "rabbit ears" as a
result of the recent Mediacom and Sinclair agreement.
3. Council Member Vanderhoef requested a work session be scheduled for on possible
participation of the City into the Johnson County Community Foundation. Majority
agreed.
4, (IP6 of 2/1 Info Packet) In response to Mayor Pro tem Bailey and Council Member
Correia council requested staff follow up with Cub Foods regarding e'mployee placement
since their announced closing.
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
FUTURE MEETING SCHEDULE
None
Meeting adjourned 8:35 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/6/07
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,
Vandehoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed Sertoma's Freedom Week: February 11,2007, Dennis
Mitchell, President accepting; Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Day - February 14, 2007.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Hoover Elementary
students: Emily Koepnick, Alex Ledger, and Francesca Lubecki-Wild.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: January 16, Special Council Work Session; January 22, Special Council
Work Session; January 23, 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
Appeals - December 4, 2006; Human Rights Commission - December 19, 2006;
Animal Care Task Force - December 21, 2006; Planning and Zoning Commission -
December 21, 2006; Housing and Community Development Commission - November
16,2006; Telecommunications Commission - December 18, 2006; Public Library
Board of Trustees - December 21, 2006.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Special Class C Liquor License for Thai Flavors, 340 E. Burlington St.; Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for One Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor
License for EI Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr.; Special Class C
Liquor License for Cottage Bakery & Cafe, 14 S Linn St.; Special Class C Liquor
License for Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Class C Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc.,
#950,2530 Westwinds Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc. #034, 2765
Commerce Dr; RES. 07-31, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to One Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S.
Clinton St.
Setting a Public Hearing: Set a public hearing on February 20, 2007 on an
ordinance amending Title 16, entitled "Public Works," Chapter 3, entitled "City
Utilities," Article A, entitled "General Provisions," by amending Section 5 to allow for
deposits to be billed instead of paid in advance with proper payment history; RES. 07-
32, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 20,2007 TO DISCUSS THE
PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2007
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008, THE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AND
ALSO THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH
FISCAL YEAR 2011; RES. 07-33, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY
20,2007, TO CONSIDER A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT -
Official Actions
February 6, 2007
Page 2
INSTALLMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNITED ACTION FOR
YOUTH FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1-C IN TOWER PLACE AND PARKING.
Resolutions: RES. 07-34, 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 WILLIAM AND HELEN BYINGTON, AND TENANT LITTLE
DONKEYS INC. D/B/A PANCHERO'S MEXICAN GRILL, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE;
RES. 07-35, RESCINDING THE 2003 COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
AND ESTABLISHING A NEW COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE SUBSTANCE
ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM; RES. 07-36, ESTABLISHING POLICY FOR
MICROFILMING AND ELECTRONIC IMAGING; AND DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS
AND DOCUMENTS IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of six
parking meters in the 100 block of N. Madison Street; Assistant Transportation Planner
regarding Install (1) NO PARKING LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES ONLY sign; (1)
combination NO PARKING LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES ONLY/NO PARKING
CITY BUSES ONLY sign; and (1) NO PARKING CITY BUSES ONLY sign on the 100
blk. Of Capitol Street with TOW-AWAY ZONE signs; JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the north and west
sides of Meadow Ridge Lane; Jerry Warner regarding Mediacom suspensions of
service [staff response included]; George Steele regarding Double-Month Security
Deposits - Scam Potential in Iowa City? [staff response included]; Erin Auer-Sears
regarding Child Appreciation Day; Correspondence distributed at the January 30 Work
Session: FY08 Budget: Airport - Airport Commission 2006 Annual Report; Brick
Streets letter from Helen Burford; Child Appreciation Day letters from Theresa
Carbrey, Kristen Dolgos, Andrew Epstein & Jennifer New, Cathy Wilkie; Earth Expo
letter from Kim Kullmer; First Avenue Railroad Crossing letter from William Keating;
Gilbert Street Improvements (Hwy 6) letter from Brett Bauer; NE Fire Station letter
from Dennis Kietel; RockyShore/Peninsula Pedestrian Bridge letters from Jeanette
Carter, Mara and Rockne Cole, Cody Gieselman, Steve Goetzelman, Kevin
Henriksen, Perry Howell, Kathleen Janz, Johnson County Dog Park Action Committee,
Barb Meredith, Judith Pascoe, Claire Sponsler, Kyle and Diana Von Stein, Shelter
House letters from Robert Ashman, Fr. Kenneth Kunz, John McKinstry; Summer of the
Arts letters from Dennis Green, Dirk Keller, Donald G. Thompson.
Mayor Wilburn repeated the public hearings as set. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Youth Advisory Commission Member Sarah Ziegenhorn read a statement from the
Commission urging support of a late night bus service. Senior Center Commission Member
Dave Gould updated Council on activities at the Center. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Dave Gould. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES.07-37, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
FEBRUARY 20, 2007, TO CONSIDER THE CONVEYANCE OF THE PORTION OF MCLEAN
STREET LOCATED BETWEEN LEXINGTON AVENUE AND HUTCHINSON AVENUE IN
MANVILLE HEIGHTS ADDITION, TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS.
Official Actions
February 6, 2007
Page 3
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending 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.
Moved and seconded that the 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, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating a portion of McLean Street between
Hutchinson Avenue and Lexington Avenue (VAC06-00006), be given second 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. 07-4250,
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 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 David Lawrence; Larson.
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-
5251, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE J, FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT
ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE RE-FORMATTED FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, 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 set a public hearing for February 20 on an ordinance to
rezone approximately 12,200 square feet of property from Low Density Single Family (RS-5)
to Commercial Office (CO-1), located west of Diana Street and south of Kirkwood Avenue
(REZ06-00027). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-38, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PART FIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to send a letter to the Johnson County Supervisors
recommending approval of a conditional use permit to operate a photo studio business on
approximately 40 acres of property located at 3104 Charles Drive, NE in Fringe Area A. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mayor Wilburn abstained for the next item due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro tem
Bailey presiding.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-39, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 95-258
AND ADOPTING NEW "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICIES AND STRATEGIES FOR
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY."
Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Official Actions
February 6, 2007
Page 4
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-40, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE
RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
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 terms January 1,2007-
December 31,2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 14,
2007; Airport Commission to fill a six year term March 1, 2007 - March 1, 2013; Historic
Preservation Commission for three vacancies, one (1) At-Large, one (1) Summit St District
Rep, and one (1) Brown St Di.strict Rep, to fill three year terms March 29, 2007 - March 29,
2010. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 28,2007.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy on the Planning & Zoning Commission to fill a
five year term May 1,2007 - May 1,2012. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, March 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.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 7:30 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ross Wilburn, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Cler~ j )
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Sub~itfeci for publication - 2/13/06.
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 6, 2007
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,
Vandehoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
Franklin, Miller. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 07-19, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed Sertoma's Freedom Week: February 11, 2007, Dennis
Mitchell, President accepting; Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Day - February 14, 2007.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Hoover Elementary
students: Emily Koepnick, Alex Ledger, and Francesca Lubecki-Wild.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: January 16, Special Council Work Session; January 22, Special Council
Work Session; January 23, 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
Appeals - December 4, 2006; Human Rights Commission - December 19, 2006;
Animal Care Task Force - December 21,2006; Planning and Zoning Commission -
December 21, 2006; Housing and Community Development Commission - November
16,2006; Telecommunications Commission - December 18, 2006; Public Library
Board of Trustees - December 21, 2006.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Special Class C Liquor License for WM, LLC, dba Thai Flavors, 340 E.
Burlington St.; Renewal: Class C Liquor License for One Poor Student, Inc., dba One
Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for EI Ranchero, Inc., dba EI
Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr.; Special Class C Liquor License
for Cottage of Iowa City, Inc., dba Cottage Bakery & Cafe, 14 S Linn St.; Special Class
C Liquor License for Devotay, Inc., dba Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Class C Beer Permit
for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc., #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.; Class
C Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #034, 2765
Commerce Dr; RES. 07-31, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to One Poor Student, Inc.,
dba One Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St.
Setting a Public Hearing: Set a public hearing on February 20, 2007 on an
ordinance amending Title 16, entitled "Public Works," Chapter 3, entitled "City
Utilities," Article A, entitled "General Provisions," by amending Section 5 to allow for
deposits to be billed instead of paid in advance with proper payment history; RES. 07-
32, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 20,2007 TO DISCUSS THE
PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1,2007
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008, THE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AND
ALSO THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH
FISCAL YEAR 2011; RES. 07-33, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY
Complete Description
February 6, 2007
Page 2
20,2007, TO CONSIDER A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT-
INSTALLMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNITED ACTION FOR
YOUTH FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1-C IN TOWER PLACE AND PARKING.
Resolutions: RES. 07-34, 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 WILLIAM AND HELEN BYINGTON, AND TENANT LITTLE
DONKEYS INC. DIBIA PANCHERO'S MEXICAN GRILL, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE;
RES. 07-35, RESCINDING THE 2003 COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
AND ESTABLISHING A NEW COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE SUBSTANCE
ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM; RES. 07-36, ESTABLISHING POLICY FOR
MICROFILMING AND ELECTRONIC IMAGING; AND DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS
AND DOCUMENTS IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of six
parking meters in the 100 block of N. Madison Street; Assistant Transportation Planner
regarding Install (1) NO PARKING LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES ONLY sign; (1)
combination NO PARKING LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES ONL YINO PARKING
CITY BUSES ONLY sign; and (1) NO PARKING CITY BUSES ONLY sign on the 100
blk. Of Capitol Street with TOW-AWAY ZONE signs; JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the north and west
sides of Meadow Ridge Lane; Jerry Warner regarding Mediacom suspensions of
service [staff response included]; George Steele regarding Double-Month Security
Deposits - Scam Potential in Iowa City? [staff response included]; Erin Auer-Sears
regarding Child Appreciation Day; Correspondence distributed at the January 30 Work
Session: FY08 Budget: Airport - Airport Commission 2006 Annual Report; Brick
Streets letter from Helen Burford; Child Appreciation Day letters from Theresa
Carbrey, Kristen Dolgos, Andrew Epstein & Jennifer New, Cathy Wilkie; Earth Expo
letter from Kim Kullmer; First Avenue Railroad Crossing letter from William Keating;
Gilbert Street Improvements (Hwy 6) letter from Brett Bauer; NE Fire Station letter
from Dennis Kietel; RockyShorelPeninsula Pedestrian Bridge letters from Jeanette
Carter, Mara and Rockne Cole, Cody Gieselman, Steve Goetzelman, Kevin
Henriksen, Perry Howell, Kathleen Janz, Johnson County Dog Park Action Committee,
Barb Meredith, Judith Pascoe, Claire Sponsler, Kyle and Diana Von Stein, Shelter
House letters from Robert Ashman, Fr. Kenneth Kunz, John McKinstry; Summer of the
Arts letters from Dennis Green, Dirk Keller, Donald G. Thompson.
Mayor Wilburn repeated the public hearings as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Youth Advisory Commission Member Sarah Ziegenhorn read a statement from the
Commission urging support of a late night bus service. Senior Center Commission Member
Dave Gould updated Council on activities at the Center. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Dave Gould. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-37, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 20, 2007, TO CONSIDER THE CONVEYANCE OF
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February 6, 2007
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THE PORTION OF MCLEAN STREET LOCATED BETWEEN LEXINGTON AVENUE AND
HUTCHINSON AVENUE IN MANVILLE HEIGHTS ADDITION, TO ADJACENT PROPERTY
OWNERS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending 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. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, that the 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, 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 Correia, that the ordinance vacating a portion of
McLean Street between Hutchinson Avenue and Lexington Avenue (VAC06-00006), be given
second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by 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. 07-4250, 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 voted on for
final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey,
that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from David Lawrence; Larson.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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. 07-5251, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE J, FLOOD PLAIN
MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE RE-FORMATTED FLOOD INSURANCE
RATE MAP, 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 Bailey,
seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for February 20 on
an ordinance to rezone approximately 12,200 square feet of property from Low Density
Single Family (RS-5) to Commercial Office (CO-1), located west of Diana Street and south of
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Kirkwood Avenue (Lensing) (REZOG-00027). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-38, APPROVING THE
FINAL PLAT OF STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PART FIVE, 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 Correia, to send a letter to the Johnson County
Supervisors recommending approval of a conditional use permit to operate a photo studio
business on approximately 40 acres of property located at 3104 Charles Drive, NE in Fringe
Area A. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Mayor Wilburn abstained from the next item due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro
tem Bailey presiding. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-39,
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 95-258 AND ADOPTING NEW "ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT POLICIES AND STRATEGIES FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY."
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, G/O, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor Pro tem declared the
resolution adopted.
Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-40, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Selzer Werderitsch Associates for $211 ,200 FOR THE RIVERSIDE
FESTIVAL STAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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, 200G-
December 31,2011. Senior Center Commission to fill three-year terms January 1,2007-
December 31,2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 14,
2007; Airport Commission to fill a six year term March 1, 2007 - March 1, 2013; Historic
Preservation Commission for three vacancies, one (1) At-Large, one (1) Summit St District
Rep, and one (1) Brown St District Rep, to fill three year terms March 29, 2007 - March 29,
2010. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 28,2007.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy on the Planning & Zoning Commission to fill a
five year term May 1,2007 - May 1,2012. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, March 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.]
Mayor Pro tem Bailey suggested featuring some of the comments of winners of the
Student Citizenship Award on the City website. Staff will follow up; and noted the First Annual
Johnson County Local Food Summit on February 7.
Council Member Vanderhoef reminded citizens of League of Cities lobbying event
planned at the State House on February 14, and the City tabletop presentation in the
Rotunda on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Economic Development.
Council Member Champion stated she would be "yes" on the school tax election and
encouraged citizens to do the same on February 13.
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Mayor Wilburn reported that he and Mayor Pro tern Bailey would be in Washington DC
February 12-14 encouraging funding for three Capital projects; and announced that cars
would be towed if they were parked downtown after 2AM that evening due to snow removal
efforts.
City Clerk Karr noted a special Council budget work session planned for 8:30 AM on
Friday, February 9.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 7:30 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 13, 2007
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Budget Work Session, February 9, 2007 8:30 AM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, O'Malley, Karr, Lewis
Tapes: 07-17, Side 2
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
BUDGET OVERVIEW (IP2 of 2/8 Info Packet)
City Manager outlined his memo 'Council Directed Tax Rate Reduction". Finance Director
O'Malley present for discussion. A majority of Council directed staff to eliminate the use of the
City's emergency levy in the amount of $230,000 and a one-year pay down of debt service levy
in the amount of $920,000 and create a General Fund balance of slightly less than 30%, as
presented in the City Manager memo. After the budget is finalized Council requested a work
session be scheduled to discuss the year end cash balance and current 30% policy.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Atkins)
HANDOUTS DISTRIBUTED:
Emailletter from Aleda Feuerbach regarding Gilbert Street & Highway 6 Concept Plan
Meeting adjourned 8:55 PM.
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