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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-03 Council minutes Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES APRIL 3, 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, Okerland, Panos, Ford. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 07-30, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed Habitat for Humanity Week April 9-15, 2007; Architecture Month April 2007, Mark Seabold accepting; Fair Housing Month April 2007 Sally Cline, President of Board of Iowa City Association of Realtors, accepting. The Mayor presenting Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lemme Elementary students: Jennifer Ettema, Luke Kottemann, Jordan Mendoza, Ethan Zierke. Moved by Champion, 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: March 19, Regular Council Work Session; March 20, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Planning and Zoning Commission - March 1,2007; Animal Care Task Force - February 22, 2007; Civil Service Commission - March 1, 2007; Youth Advisory Commission - February 21, 2007; Public Library Board of Trustees - February 22,2007; Parks and Recreation Commission - February 21, 2007; Housing and Community Development Commission - February 22, 2007; Housing and Community Development Commission _ February 21,2007; Housing and Community Development Commission - March 8, 2007; Human Rights Commission - February 27, 2007. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New: Class C Liquor License for Saloon of Iowa City, LC, dba Saloon, 112 E College St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Daverse II, Inc., dba College Street Billiard Club, 114-116 E College St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Little Donkeys, Inc., dba Panchero's Mexican Grill, 32 S Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Sams Pizza IC, Inc., dba Sams Pizza IC, Inc., 441 S Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments, Inc., dba Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E Prentiss St.; Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors, LLC, dba Suburban Amoco-Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk St. Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 07-94, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 16,2007, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 938 LONGFELLOW PLACE; set a public hearing for May 1, 2007 on the Iowa Department of Transportation consolidated funding application for Iowa City transit; RES. 07-95, FIXING DATE (April 16) FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $6,695,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. Complete Description April 3, 2007 Page 2 07-96, FIXING DATE (April 16) FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 07-97, FIXING DATE (April 16) FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $600,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 07- 98, FIXING DATE (April 16) FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $440,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 07-99, FIXING DATE (April 16) FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $435,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. Resolutions: RES. 07-100, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $8,870,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2007A, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES: RES. 07-101, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF CONSULTING SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MARKETEK, INC., FOR A DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY, IOWA MARKET NICHE ANALYSIS; RES. 07-102, APPROVING AMENDMENT TO RESTRICTIONS AND COVENANTS FOR THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISIONS AlK/A AVIATION COMMERCE PARK AND AlK/A NORTH COMMERCIAL AREA; RES. 07-103, 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 BILL MIHALOPOULOS, AND TENANT ATLAS WORLD GRILL INC. D/B/A ATLAS WORLD GRILL, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 07-104, 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 UNIVERSITY VIEW PARTNERS, AND TENANT DAWIT'S RESTAURANT, INC. D/B/A DAVID'S PLACE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Addition of TOW-AWAY ZONE on taxicab stands on Iowa Avenue and Washington Street in the Central Business District; Erin Wright regarding Iowa UNA forum on global climate change [staff response included]; Jay Honohan regarding Senior Center and Parks & Recreation Department; John Westefeld regarding Burlington Bridge Construction [staff response included]; Ice Storm letters from Kathryn Kunert, Todd Raba; Brigett Richmond regarding School project [staff response included]; L. Graham Dameron regarding Parking Grace Period; Mark Patton regarding Habitat work day for locally elected officials; Jerry Warner (X2) regarding Drinking in City Park [staff response included]; Phillip Jones regarding PAULA citations; Brian Flynn regarding New proposals by the Fire and Building Depts.; Nila Haug regarding Housing Assistance Complete Description April 3, 2007 Page 3 [staff response included]; Amy Walsh regarding Price-gouging issue [staff response included]. Mayor Pro tem Bailey stated the Economic Development Committee has worked very hard to identify a consultant for the Iowa City downtown market niche analysis being recommended, and encourages its favorable consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. Mayor Wilburn repeated public hearings as set. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Senior Center Commissioner Betty Kelly updated Council on activities at the Center. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for April 16 on an ordinance rezoning approximately 5.75 acres of land located along a portion of South Governor and Bowery Streets from Neighborhood Stabilization Residential (RNS-12) Zone to Medium Density Single Family (RS-8) Zone (REZ07-00002). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 07-4257 REZONING APPROXIMATELY 12 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON RUPPERT ROAD WEST OF RIVERSIDE DRIVE FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC- 2) ZONE TO INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) (REZ07-00001), be voted on for final passage at this time. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-105, APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF FIRST AMERICAN BANK ADDITION, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 OF RUPPERT HILLS, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-106, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SILVERCREST RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY - PART 3, IOWA CITY, IOWA. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Newton Road Water Main Replacement project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-107, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEWTON ROAD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. --~-_._-----_._-------------_._~--_.._~--_..--~--_._--._---~._--_._----_..,_._-_.-~-..._,-----_._--_.,------,.---------.. Complete Description April 3, 2007 Page 4 A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2007 Pavement Replacement for Water Main project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-108, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2007 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, and Penalties," Section 3-4-5, entitled "Solid Waste Disposal," of the City Code to increase or change certain Solid Waste charges, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-109, ADOPTING A COMPLETE STREETS POLICY FOR IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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 Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-110, ADOPTING A POLICY FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO ADDRESS THE PROVISION OF SIDEWALKS WHERE THERE ARE GAPS IN THE EXISTING SYSTEM. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-111, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER ONE TEN PROPERTIES, LLC, AND TENANT KMARCELLA, INC D/B/A DONNELLY'S PUB, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. 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. 07-112, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER DLSIC L.C., AND TENANT MORROWCO, LLC, D/B/A PITA PIT, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to defer until staff has an opportunity to meet with the neighborhood, a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an Iowa Department of Transportation Funding Agreement for the Dubuque Street & Church Street Intersection Improvements Project STP-U-3715(632)--70-52. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence from Kathy Janz, Bob Bulmahn, Meredith Complete Description April 3, 2007 Page 5 Sewell, Robert Morey, Devin Redmond, Judith Pascoe, Lowell Brandt, Tim Holman, Jeff Cox, Peggy Powell, Jim Ponto, Tim Toomwy, Mary Lohse Shepherd. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-113, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE GILBERT STREET AND PRENTISS/BOWERY STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT to Metro Pavers Inc. for $849,376.15. 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. 07-114, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD- SCOTT BOULEVARD TO TAFT AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Metro Pavers Inc. for $2,455,182.73. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Correia, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-115, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2007 SANITARY SEWER REPAIR PROJECT to Municipal Pipe & Tool for $111 ,529.50. 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. 07-116, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2007 DIRECTIONAL BORING PROJECT to Gaylord Construction Inc. for $81,180.00. Sr. Civil Engr. Panos present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on Board and Commissions: Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2009; Public Art Advisory Committee to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 11 ,2007. 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; Telecommunications Commission to fill a three year term March 13, 2007 - March 13, 2010. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, 2007. The Mayor noted the current vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees for three appointments to fill six year terms July 1, 2007 - July 1, 2013. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 9,2007. The Mayor noted the vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission for one (1) Summit St District Rep, to fill three year terms March 29, 2007 - March 29, 2010, would be readvertised. [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 Elliott reported on a number of calls regarding the mulch file located at Mercer Park, and reported the mulch was available for the taking; noted the large crowd in attendance at the Hillary Clinton event earlier in the day; welcomed new University of Iowa Complete Description April 3, 2007 Page 6 Basketball Coach Todd Lickliter; and acknowledged the start of the baseball season by wearing the cap of the 2006 world champions, the St. Louis Cardinals. Mayor Pro tem Bailey requested then when the transit discussion is scheduled it also include the item of winter accessibility of bus stops. Council Member Vanderhoef thanked City Cable Television Administrator Drew Shaffer for his efforts for the new franchise bill Senate File 554; and noting the orange cones, urged caution during the highway construction season. Council Member O'Donnell requested updated information on completion dates of the Highway 1/North Dodge project. Staff will follow up. Council Member Champion stated the light poles on Dubuque Street were rusting on the bottom and asked staff to follow up; encouraged Council to reconsider pursing the Gilbert Street I Highway 6 project. Mayor Wilburn asked Council Members to let the City Manager or him know before the end of the week if the majority were interested in changing their vote on the project. Council Member Correia noted the State Legislature vote to disinvest State Investments in the Sudan and questioned City consideration of similar legislation. The City Manager stated the City is already restricted; and reported that free tax help is still available to households that earn less than $39,000 annually at the Public Library and the Senior Center. Mayor Wilburn announced Crisis Center week April 29th - May 5th with the closing event the annual gourmet pancake breakfast scheduled Saturday, May 5th, at Parkview Church, 15 Foster Road. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 7:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, a~cil Members present. ~ Uj-Jr,. L Ross Wilburn, Mayor 77~/~zJ A/ ~ Mari . K. Karr, City Clerk _____~_.______._____~___.__m___.___..___~___._.__.___________...____....__.._..__..._ '" -- --___..________,_,__ ca Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/20/07 Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: Champion. The Mayor proclaimed Dance Festival Week April 8-15, 2007, Nora Garda accepting. 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: March 5, Special Council Work Session, March 5, 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 Library Board of Trustees - January 25, 2007; Planning and Zoning Commission - February 15, 2007; Board of Appeals - February 5, 2007; Airport Commission - February 8,2007; Police Citizens Review Board - February 22,2007. Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. New: Class B Beer Permit for La Reyna, 1937 Keokuk St. Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for La Reyna, 1937 Keokuk St.; Class C Liquor License for B.P.O. Elks #590,637 Foster Rd.; Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Club, 1550 First Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Bob's Your Uncle Pizza Cafe, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Outdoor Service Area for Bob's Your Uncle Pizza Cafe, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Oyama Sushi Japanese Restaurant, 1853 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Liquor License for Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Panchero's Mexican Grill, 965 S. Riverside Dr.; RES. 07-75, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to First Avenue Club, 1550 First Ave. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $6,679,667.64 for the period of February 1 through February 28,2007, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 07-76, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 3, 2007 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEWTON ROAD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT 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. 07-77, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 3, 2007 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2007 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY Official Actions March 20, 2007 Page 2 CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions: RES. 07-78, NAMING DEPOSITORIES; RES. 07-79, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1029 BOWERY STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-80, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE, AND FOUR MORTGAGES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 813 RONALDS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-81, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1409 YEWELL STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-82, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1713 WILSON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-83, 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 MOKA JAVA LLC, AND TENANT IOWA CITY COFFEE COMPANY D/B/A JAVA HOUSE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 07-84, 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 MOKA JAVA LLC, AND TENANT LUSATI, INC D/B/A QUINTON'S BAR & DELI, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 07-85, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CAMP CARDINAL ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT - 2005. RES. 07-86, ACCEPTING USE OF SECTION 453A.22(3) AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE TO TOBACCO CIVIL PENALTY BY DELI MART #5; RES. 07-87, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM JOHN'S GROCERY; RES. 07-88, ACCEPTING A WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING, SERVICE OF A THIRTY (30) DAY PERMIT SUSPENSION AND PAYMENT OF A $1500 CIVIL PENALTY FROM HARTIG DRUG COMPANY D/B/A HARTIG DRUG STORE. Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday on the east side of Meadow Ridge Lane; Memorandum from the Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of taxicab stands on Iowa Avenue and Washington Street in the Central Business District (memo in info packet); Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of HANDICAP PARKING in the 800 block of 3rd Avenue; Russell Haught regarding MidAmerican Energy franchise; Oliva Smith regarding USDA-Farmers Market Promotion Program; David Thompson regarding Petition [staff response included]; Carol Thompson regarding Senior Center; Anne Wallace regarding Use of website for political purposes [Staff response included]. Mayor Wilburn repeated public hearings as set, and declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on Items 5a and 5b, a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan, South Central District Plan, to outline commercial development scenarios Official Actions March 20, 2007 Page 3 for Ruppert Road and an ordinance rezoning approximately 12 acres of located on Ruppert Road west of Riverside Drive from Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone to Intensive Commercial (CI-1) (REZ07-00001). Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-89, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT PLAN, TO OUTLINE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS FOR RUPPERT ROAD. Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning approximately 12 acres of located on Ruppert Road west of Riverside Drive from Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone to Intensive Commercial (CI-1) (REZ07 -00001) be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that ordinance ORD. 07-4254, 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) (REZ06-00027), be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded that ORD. 07-4255, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXI MA TEL Y 1.03-ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1902 & 1906 BROADWAY STREET FROM COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO-1) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) (REZ06-00028), be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Carl Beyerhelm. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-90, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR MOUNT PROSPECT ADDITION, PART IX, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded to accept a petition signed by 23 individuals. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer to April 3 a resolution approving a Final Plat of First American Bank Addition, a Resubdivision of Lot 2 of Ruppert Hills, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, and Penalties," Section 3-4-5, entitled "Solid Waste Disposal," of the City Code to increase or change certain Solid Waste charges. Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, and Penalties," Section 3-4-5, entitled "Solid Waste Disposal," of the City Code to increase or change certain Solid Waste Charges, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-91, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM GASBY'S. A hearing was held on a resolution assessing a $300.00 Civil Penalty against The Convenience Store, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) (2005). Johnson County Asst. Attorney Scott Finlayson present. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-92, ASSESSING A $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST THE CONVENIENCE STORE. Moved and seconded that ORD. 07-4256, 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 Official Actions March 20, 2007 Page 4 BE BILLED INSTEAD OF PAID IN ADVANCE WITH PROPER PAYMENT HISTORY, be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded to defer to April 3 a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an Iowa Department of Transportation Funding Agreement for the Dubuque Street & Church Street intersection improvements project STP-U-3715(632)--70-52. The following individuals appeared: Joni Kinsey Fields, 325 Brown St.; Michael Wright, North side Neighborhood Association Chair, 225 N. Lucas S1.; and Paula Brandt, 824 N. Gilbert S1. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Eric Gidal, Craig Kletzing, Joni Kinsey Fields and Wayne and Ellen Fields, Perry Howell, Judith Pascoe, Barbara Eckstein, Ed Romano, Pamela Bulmahn, Wally Plahutnik, Claire Sponsler, Karen Farris, Mark Ruggeberg and Bob Brooks, Chrissy Harapat, Timothy Holman. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-93, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NNW, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE FIRST AVENUE 1 IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Commission for one (1) Summit St. District Rep, to fill three year terms March 29, 2007 - March 29, 2010; Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2007; Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2009; Public Art Advisory Committee to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 11 ,2007. The Mayor announced the current vacancy on the Telecommunications Commission to fill a three year term March 13, 2007 - March 13, 2010. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, 2007. Moved and seconded to re-appoint Elizabeth Koppes, 1528 California Avenue, to the Planning & Zoning Commission to fill a five year term May 1, 2007 - May 1, 2012 and to accept correspondence from Alicia Trimble confirming her March 5 appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission. 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. [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 8:20 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. &2 slRoss Wilburn, Mayor U Nl slMarian K. Karr, City Clerk ~ 7J~~ .J(. ~aW Submitted for publication - 3/28/07 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 MARCH 20, 2007 Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: Champion. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Knoche. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 07-28, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed Dance Festival Week April 8-15, 2007, Nora Garda accepting. 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: March 5, Special Council Work Session, March 5, 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 Library Board of Trustees - January 25, 2007; Planning and Zoning Commission - February 15, 2007; Board of Appeals - February 5, 2007; Airport Commission - February 8,2007; Police Citizens Review Board - February 22,2007. Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. New: Class B Beer Permittor La Reyna, Inc., dba La Reyna, 1937 Keokuk St. Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for La Reyna, Inc., dba La Reyna, 1937 Keokuk St.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge #590 B.P.O. Elks of U. S. A., dba B.P.O. Elks #590,637 Foster Rd.; Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Club, Inc., dba First Avenue Club, 1550 First Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Eastside Cafe, Inc., dba Bob's Your Uncle Pizza Cafe, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Eastside Cafe, Inc., dba Bob's Your Uncle Pizza Cafe, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Oyama Sushi, Inc., dba Oyama Sushi Japanese Restaurant, 1853 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Freshmex Iowa City, LLC, dba Panchero's Mexican Grill, 965 S. Riverside Dr.; RES. 07-75, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to First Avenue Club, Inc., dba First Avenue Club, 1550 First Ave. Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $6,679,667.64 for the period of February 1 through February 28,2007, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 07-76, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 3, 2007 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEWTON ROAD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT 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. 07-77, SETTING A PUBLIC Complete Description March 20, 2007 Page 2 HEARING ON APRIL 3, 2007 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2007 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN 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. 07-78, NAMING DEPOSITORIES; RES. 07-79, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1029 BOWERY STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-80, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE, AND FOUR MORTGAGES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 813 RONALDS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-81, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1409 YEWELL STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-82, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1713 WILSON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-83, 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 MOKA JAVA LLC, AND TENANT IOWA CITY COFFEE COMPANY D/B/A JAVA HOUSE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 07-84, 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 MOKA JAVA LLC, AND TENANT LUSATI, INC D/B/A QUINTON'S BAR & DELI, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 07-85, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CAMP CARDINAL ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT - 2005. RES. 07-86, ACCEPTING USE OF SECTION 453A.22(3) AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE TO TOBACCO CIVIL PENALTY BY DELI MART #5; RES. 07-87, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM JOHN'S GROCERY; RES. 07-88, ACCEPTING A WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING, SERVICE OF A THIRTY (30) DAY PERMIT SUSPENSION AND PAYMENT OF A $1500 CIVIL PENALTY FROM HARTIG DRUG COMPANY D/B/A HARTIG DRUG STORE. Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday on the east side of Meadow Ridge Lane; Memorandum from the Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of taxicab stands on Iowa Avenue and Washington Street in the Central Business District (memo in info packet); Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of HANDICAP PARKING in the 800 block of 3rd Avenue; Russell Haught regarding MidAmerican Energy franchise; Oliva Smith regarding USDA-Farmers Market Promotion Program; David Thompson regarding Petition [staff response included]; Carol Thompson regarding Senior Center; Anne Wallace regarding Use of website for political purposes [Staff response included]. Complete Description March 20, 2007 Page 3 Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. Mayor Wilburn repeated public hearings as set. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on Items 5a and 5b, a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan, South Central District Plan, to outline commercial development scenarios for Ruppert Road and an ordinance rezoning approximately 12 acres of located on Ruppert Road west of Riverside Drive from Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone to Intensive Commercial (CI-1) (REZ07-00001). PCD Director Franklin presented information. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-89, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT PLAN, TO OUTLINE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS FOR RUPPERT ROAD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance rezoning approximately 12 acres of located on Ruppert Road west of Riverside Drive from Community Commercial (CC- 2) Zone to Intensive Commercial (CI-1) (REZ07-00001) be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, that ordinance ORD. 07-4254, 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) (REZ06-00027), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 07-4255, 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 passed and adopted. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose ex parte communications. Individual Council Members shared information. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 4/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Bailey, Correia. Absent: Champion. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Carl Beyerhelm. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Champion absent. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-90, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR MOUNT PROSPECT ADDITION, PART IX, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to accept a petition signed by 23 individuals. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Champion absent. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to defer to April 3 a resolution approving a Final Plat of First American Bank Addition, a Resubdivision of Lot 2 of Ruppert Hills, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Champion absent. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, and Penalties," Section 3-4-5, entitled "Solid Waste Disposal," of the City Code to increase or change certain Solid Waste charges. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Complete Description March 20, 2007 Page 4 Charges, Bonds, Fines, and Penalties," Section 3-4-5, entitled "Solid Waste Disposal," of the City Code to increase or change certain Solid Waste Charges, be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-91, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM GASBY'S. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A hearing was held on a resolution assessing a $300.00 Civil Penalty against The Convenience Store, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) (2005). Johnson County Asst. Attorney Scott Finlayson present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-92, ASSESSING A $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST THE CONVENIENCE STORE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 07-4256, 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 passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Elliott, seconded by Bailey, to defer to April 3 a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an Iowa Department of Transportation Funding Agreement for the Dubuque Street & Church Street intersection improvements project STP- U-3715(632)--70-52. The following individuals appeared: Joni Kinsey Fields, 325 Brown St.; Michael Wright, North side Neighborhood Association Chair, 225 N. Lucas St.; and Paula Brandt, 824 N. Gilbert St. City Engr. Knoche present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Champion absent. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Eric Gidal, Craig Kletzing, Joni Kinsey Fields and Wayne and Ellen Fields, Perry Howell, Judith Pascoe, Barbara Eckstein, Ed Romano, Pamela Bulmahn, Wally Plahutnik, Claire Sponsler, Karen Farris, Mark Ruggeberg and Bob Brooks, Chrissy Harapat, Timothy Holman. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Champion absent. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-93, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NNW, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE FIRST AVENUE / IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Commission for one (1) Summit St. District Rep, to fill three year terms March 29, 2007 - March 29, 2010; Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2007; Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2009; Public Art Advisory Committee to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 11 ,2007. Complete Description March 20, 2007 Page 5 The Mayor announced the current vacancy on the Telecommunications Commission to fill a three year term March 13, 2007 - March 13, 2010. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, 2007. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to re-appoint Elizabeth Koppes, 1528 California Avenue, to the Planning & Zoning Commission to fill a five year term May 1, 2007 - May 1, 2012 and to accept correspondence from Alicia Trimble confirming her March 5 appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Champion absent. 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 O'Donnell encouraged bicycle riders to wear light colored clothing and have lights on their bikes. Mayor Wilburn noted a request from Eric Wright a few weeks earlier to participate in a United Nations Association forum on global warming either April 18 or April 19, and stated he was not available. Asst. City Mgr. Helling will communicate the availability of Mayor Pro tem Bailey on April 19 to Mr. Wright. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, to adjourn meeting at 8:20 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Champion absent. Ross Wilburn, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk I ~ I .:::~-__4'... ~~W;!:'"y. -.,;;;:.... "IIII'~ ......,.~ CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: March 19, 2007 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, March 19, 2007, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Correia, Elliott, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: Champion, O'Donnell UISG Representative: Baeth Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Knoche, Long, Franklin, Yapp, Rackis, Panos, Westberg, Fowler, O'Brien, Davidson Tapes: 07-23, Side 2; 07-26, Both Sides; 07-27, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING AGENDA ITEMS "E & F" ONLY PCD Director presented information on the following items: E. APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR MOUNT PROSPECT ADDITION PART IX, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB07-00001) Council Member Correia and Mayor Pro tem Bailey will follow up with the students submitting the petition from sixth graders at Grant Wood. F. APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF FIRST AMERICAN BANK ADDITION, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 OF RUPPERT HILLS, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB06.Q0021) (DEFERRED FROM 3/5) The applicant has requested deferral to April 3. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - readvertise, no applicants Airport Zoning Commission - readvertise, no applicants Planning & Zoning Commission - reappoint Elizabeth Koppes Historic Preservation Commission - (confirm March 5 Trimble appointment) COMPLETE STREETS (IP2 of 3/15 Information Packet). Asst. Transportation Planner Yapp present for discussion. Majority agreed to consider a resolution at a forthcoming meeting. STAFF ACTION: Item scheduled for April 3 agenda. (Yapp) -_._---_.-......---_.>---_._._._---'-------~._-_......_~_.~_..---~_.._._-_.._-- Council Work Session March 20, 200? Page 2 SIDEWALK INFILL POLICY (IP3 of 3/15 Information Packet) PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Majority agreed to consider a resolution at a forthcoming meeting. STAFF ACTION: Item scheduled for April 3 agenda. (Franklin) TRAILS MAP (IP4 of 3/15 Information Packet) Asst. Transportation Planner Yapp present for discussion. Majority requested priority recommendations on Trail locations be scheduled for an upcoming work session, along with a time frame for completion of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. CDBG/HOME POLICY (IP5 of 3/15 Information Packet) Mayor Wilburn left the table due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro tem Bailey now presiding. Community Development Coordinator Long present for discussion. Majority agreed that owner occupied homes can be located anywhere in Iowa City; and rental housing projects located not identified on the location map for additional housing sites must be approved by City Council. STAFF ACTION: Confirming memo in March 22 Information Packet. (Long) DUBUQUE/CHURCH INTERSECTION - (agenda item 10) Mayor Wilburn returned to the table. Sr. Civil Engr. Panos shared a power point presentation of the project. Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. TAXI STANDS - (agenda item 3g(2) and IP6 of 3/15 Information Packet) Asst. PCD Director Davidson and Parking and Transit Manager Fowler presented information. PAULA (IP? of 3/15 Information Packet) ~ Deferred PAULA Prosecution UISG Council Rep. Baeth introduced University of Iowa Government Relation Committee Member Atul Nakhasi, and John Mulronney, who presented information on their proposal. City Atty. responded to questions and reported on previous conversation with Mr. Nakhasi. Council requested a summary memo on the City Attorney information provided. Majority of Council requested further information. ~ Rehabilitation for Second Offenses UISG Council Rep. Baeth stated the City Attorney had provided him information on a service already being provided and withdrew his request for further discussion on this matter. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Council Member Correia noted the number of penalties on the agenda for selling tobacco to minors, noting Hartig Drug Store and the number of children in the area, and questioned the procedure for police to re-visiting the same establishment more than annually. The City Manager will report back. Council Work Session March 20, 2007 Page 3 2. (Item # 6 - Ordinance amending Title 6 ..... solid waste charges) In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Manager that the service took a big jump adding recycling but averages (between 1993 and present) about 2% a year. 3. (Consent Calendar # 3e(2) - setting public hearing... 2007 Pavement Replacement for Water Main Project) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, the City Manager stated no money for brick replacement was received from University Heights as they use our water system. 4. Council Member Vanderhoef questioned the status of a request from the Neighborhood Council regarding use of PIN grants for playground equipment. The City Manager stated his recollection is that the City was copied on a letter sent to the School Board. 5. (Item # 11 - resolution..... First Avenue I Iowa Interstate Railroad Crossing Improvements Project ...) In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Manager stated the design is proceeding based on information from Mayor Wilburn and Mayor Pro tem Bailey on their recent DC visit with Congressional delegation on possible funding. COUNCIL TIME None SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS Majority requested that the following items be scheduled for work sessions: . Recycling . Summer of the Arts (shuttle buses) . Transit funding . Scheduling for staff evaluations . Senior Center and Parks & Recreation (possible consolidation) update . Fire Chief response on use of para-professionals Council Member Vanderhoef reported on the recent resignation of Iowa League of Cities Executive Director Tom Bredeweg. Meeting adjourned 9:40 PM.