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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 20, 2002
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes,
Karr, Winkelhake, Johnson, Franklin, Rocca, Morris, Logsden, Spitz, O'Malley, Cohn,
Lower. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 02-64, Side 2; Tape 02-68, Both
Sides.
The Mayor accepted a $1200 donation to the Canine Unit from Wal-Mart.
Tammy Swearingen, Personnel Manager, and Chris Annan, Store Manager,
represented Wal-Mart.
The Mayor read a letter Paul Coates, Director of Clerk's Academy, Iowa State
University thanking the City for their support in sending City Clerk Marian Karr to the
Clerk's Institute this past summer.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for regular meeting of July 16 and
the special meeting of August 1, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation
Commission - May 23. Historic Preservation Commission - June 13. Iowa City
Airport Commission - June 6. Iowa City Human Rights Commission - June 25.
Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee - April 15. Iowa City Public Art
Advisory Committee - June 6. Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee - July
11. Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee - August 8. Iowa City Public
Library Board of Trustees - June 27. Iowa City Telecommunications
Commission - June 3. Parks and Recreation Commission - July 10. Planning
and Zoning Commission - June 20. Planning and Zoning Commission - July
18. Senior Center Commission - June 18.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $27,789,852.41 for
the period of June 1 through June 30, 2002, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit; Approving the Fire Strategic Plan.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Temporary 5-Day Class B Beer Permit for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival,
Inc., dba Iowa City Fall Fun Festival Tent A, 2120 Rochester Ave. Temporary
5-Day Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, Inc., dba Iowa
City Fall Fun Festival Tent A, 2120 Rochester Ave. Temporary 5- Day Class B
Beer Permit for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, Inc., dba Iowa City Fall Fun
Festival Tent B, 2120 Rochester Ave. Temporary 5-Day Outdoor Service Area
for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, Inc., dba Iowa City Fall Fun Festival Tent B,
2120 Rochester Ave. Renewals: Class I~ Liquor License for Hy-Vee Inc., dba
Drugtown, 310 N. First Ave. Class B Wine Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba
Drugtown, 310 N. First Ave. Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba
Drugtown, 310 N. First Ave. Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors, LC
dba Suburban Amoco, 370 Scott Court. Class E Liquor License for Aajaxxx
Liquor Store, Inc., dba Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St. Class B Wine
Permit for Aajaxxx Liquor Store, Inc., dba Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn
St. Class C Beer Permit for Aajaxxx Liquor Store, Inc., dba Aajaxxx Liquor
Store, 107 S. Linn St. Class C Beer Permit for A & J Mini Mart, Inc., dba A & J
Mini Mart, 2153 ACT Circle. Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, Inc.,
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dba George's Buffet, 312 E. Market St. Class B Wine Permit for L & M Mighty
Shop, Inc., dba L & M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington St. Class C Beer
Permit for L & M Mighty Shop, Inc., dba L & M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E.
Burlington St. Class E Liquor License for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba
Osco Drug #5078, 2425 Muscatine Ave. Class B Wine Permit for American
Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug #5078, 2425 Muscatine Ave. Class C Beer
Permit for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug #5078, 2425 Muscatine
Ave. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License to Highlander,
Inc., dba TGI Friday's, 2208 N. Dodge St. RES. 02-259, Bk. 128, p. 259, TO
ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS to Hy-Vee, Inc. dba Hy-Vee Gas (#1), 260
Stevens Drive. RES. 02-260, Bk. 128, p. 260, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT
to Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, Inc. dba Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2120
Rochester Ave. (New)
Setting Hearings, Bk. 128: RES. 02-261, p. 261, FIXING TIME, DATE
(September 10)AND PLACE FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED CIVIL
PENALTY OF $300.00 AGAINST K-MART. RES. 02-262, p. 262, FIXING
DATE of September 10 FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION TO
ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $10,000,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
THEREOF. RES. 02-263, p. 263, OF INTENT TO CONVEYA SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1821 B STREET AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 10, 2002. RES. 02-264, p. 264, OF INTENT
TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 3410 SHAMROCK
DRIVE TO THE TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
SEPTEMBER 10, 2002. RES. 02-265, p. 265, OF INTENT TO CONVEYA
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 244 AMHURST STREET TO A
PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 10, 2002. RES. 02-266, p. 266, OF INTENT
TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2409 ASTER
AVENUE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 10, 2002.
Resolutions, Bk. 128: RES. 02-267, p. 267, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE
SEATING PROJECT. RES. 02-268, p. 268, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE HIGHWAY 1 AND SUNSET STREET INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 02-269, p. 269, ACCEPTING THE
DEDICATION OF OUTLOT N TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AS PLATTED IN
WINDSOR RIDGE PART NINE, IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND DECLARING THE
AREA OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE. RES. 02-270, p. 270, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE
OF LIEN REGARDING FOUR MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2316 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
02-271, p. 271, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING ATERMS
AND CONDITIONS, A PROMISSORY NOTE, AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 631 NORTH DODGE STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 02-272, p. 272, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING
TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1335 FIRST
AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 02-273, p. 273, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE
OF LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, TWO
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PROMISSORY NOTES AND TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 420 EAST JEFFERSON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
02-274, p. 274, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING TWO
STATEMENT OF LIFE LIEN PROMISSORY NOTES AND A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2124 WESTERN ROAD, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 02-275, p. 275, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE, AND A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1823 C STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 02-276, p. 276, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 902
BENTON STREET #32, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 02-277, p. 277,
APPROVING THE EXTERIOR SlGNAGE TO UNIVERSlTEES IN THE OLD
CAPITOL TOWN CENTER ON CLINTON STREET. RES. 02-278, p. 278,
APPROVING THE PUBLIC HOUSING ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS CERTIFICATION OF THE IOWA CITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FY02.
Correspondence: Justine Zimmer (Englert Theatre) regarding Englert
Civic Theatre. VNA Board of Directors & Staff regarding Open House for
Rosalie Rose. Rhys Jones & Valerie Chittick regarding Successful Lexington
Ave Barrier. Johnson County Board of Supervisors regarding Senior Center
28E Agreement. Leana Stormont regarding Animal Issues. William
Honachefsky regarding National Geographic News. Eric Miller regarding Bus
Service to Elderly on Scoff Boulevard. Shams Ghoneim (Muslim Public Affairs
Council) regarding September 11. Harriet Gooding (Evert Conner Center)
regarding Appreciation Daniel Zwiener regarding Sand Prairie Preservation
ProjectJMcCollister Farm. Janet Rapp regarding Mormon Trek/Cameron Way
[Petition with 149 signatures on file in the City Clerk's Office]. Justine Zimmer
(Englert Theatre) regarding Appreciation. Deb Sieben (Iowa Children's
Museum) regarding Update. Trena Bradford regarding US Beauties Pageant
and Her Highness Pageant Coaching Spokesmodels. John Dane regarding
Mormon Trek Extension [Staff response included]. Matt Heidenwirth regarding
Police. Dorma Gunnells regarding Senior High Alternative Center [response
from Council Member Wilburn included]. Karen Pease regarding USA Patriot
Act. Lisa Marshall regarding Death of Puppy [staff response included]. Judy
Hesson (Melrose Meadows) regarding Transit Service. Bev Soukup-Platz
regarding Transit Service [staff response included]. Subathra Aravamudhan
regarding Transit Service [staff response included]. Angela Fletcher regarding
Alcohol, Steve Brower regarding Alcohol, Joseph Coates regarding Dubuque
and Foster Intersection. Scot Smith regarding Telecommunications [staff
response included]. Jaycees regarding Appreciation. Jane Vevera and Family
regarding Appreciation. Ginny Naso (UAY) regarding Invitation. JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of Two NO PARKING BETWEEN
SIGNS signs on the North Side of the Alley between the Senior Center and
Tower Place; Removal of Two Existing Bus Stop Signs and Installation of One
New Bus Stop Sign on Lakeside Drive; Installation of two NO PARKING
LOADING ZONE 30 MIN LIMIT ENFORCED MON- FRI 8AM-5PM signs on
the south side of Davenport Street. John Dane regarding Dane Road. Michael
Wright regarding Neighborhood Relations Task Force. David Baldus and
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George Woodworth regarding Traffic Stop Practices. Hillary Sale regarding
Neighborhood Relations Task Force. Dr. Angela West regarding Traffic Stop
Data Analysis.
Council Member Wilburn noted the setting of hearings for conveying single family
homes under the Iowa City Housing Authority Affordable Dream Home Program, and
encouraged continuation of the Program. Council Member Kanner referenced the
letter from Daniel Zwiener regarding the Sand Prairie Preservation
Project/McCollister Farm and encouraged continued dialogue on the issue of
prehistoric remains on the site. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Charity Rowley, Senior Center Commissioner, updated Council on activities at
the Center. Louise Young, 320 S. Dubuque St., encouraged dialogue between the
Board of Supervisors, the City, and the Johnson County Disability Coalition on
operations of SEATS prior to a decision being made. Professor David Baldus, read a
statement regarding the racial profiling in Iowa City traffic stops survey presented the
previous evening to the City Council. Ken Herdliska, 1695 Ridge Road, raised
concerns regarding the Englert project. John Loomis, 219 Teeters Ct., representing
Friends of Hickory Hill Park, invited the Council and public to attend a symposium on
September 28th at the Park. Carol Spaziani and Saul Mekies presented information
on the Citizens for Public Power (formerly Public Power Initiative) attendance at the
August 13 joint cities meeting hosted by the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities
(IAMU). Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to accept the statement from
Professor David Baldus and George Woodworth; and the statement from Carol
Spaziani and Saul Mekies. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present. Lori Bears, 402 S. Gilbert, thanked Council Member
O'Donnell for talking with her regarding SEATS and stated that the Board of
Supervisors and City Council were welcome to come and speak on the subject at a
upcoming Johnson County Disability Coalition meeting.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilbum, to set a public hearing for
September 10 on an ordinance amending the preliminary Planned Development
Housing Overlay (OPDH-12) plan for Lot 259 of Windsor Ridge, Part 15, Glen Brook
Condominiums, a 46-unit residential development at the intersection of Court Street
and Camden Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
September 10 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Section 14-6H-1,
General Industrial Zone, to allow repair of commercial and industrial trucks as a
provisional use. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on the ordinance changing the zoning designation
from Medium Density Single Family Residential, RS-8, to Planned Development
Housing Overlay, OPDH-8, for Windsor Ridge, Part 16, a 31 .l-acre, 10-lot
subdivision located north of Camden Road and south of Lower West Branch Road.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from
Michael Pugh. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance changing the
zoning designation from Medium Density Single Family Residential, RS-8, to
Planned Development Housing Overlay, OPDH-8, for Windsor Ridge, Part 16, a
31.1-aCre, 10-lot subdivision located north of Camden Road and south of Lower
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West Branch Road, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilbum, that the ordinance changing the
zoning designation from General Industrial, I-1, to Intensive Commercial, C1-1, for
1.14-acres located (Gringer) west of Riverside Drive south of Commercial Drive, be
given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by
Champion, to accept correspondence from David Baculis, Sr. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance changing the
zoning designation from Low Density Single Family, RS-5, to Planned Development
Housing Overlay, OPDH-5, to allow 23 single-family lots and 13 townhouse-style
units in Village Green, Part XXII, a 9.31-acre 24-1ot residential subdivision located
west of Scott Boulevard and north of Wellington Drive, be given first vote. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 02-4027, Bk. 45, p. 35,
CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE
FAMILY, RS-8, TO OVERLAY HISTORIC PRESERVATION, OHP-RS-8,
DESIGNATING THE PROPERTY (Buss) LOCATED AT 747 WEST BENTON
STREET AS AN HISTORIC LANDMARK be voted on for final passage at this time.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
vote. Ayes: Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays:
Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by 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. 02-4028, Bk. 45, p. 36,
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPDH-12) PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR SlLVERCREST
TO ALLOW FOUR 4-UNIT TOWNHOUSE STYLE BUILDINGS AND FOUR 24-UNIT
INDEPENDENT LIVING BUILDINGS FOR ELDERLY RESIDENTS ON 12.18
ACRES, LOCATED EAST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND SOUTH OF AMERICAN
LEGION ROAD, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Wilburn,
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance be finally adopted
at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to move Item 5h, vacation of
property at 801 Highway 1 West (Carousel Motors), to Item 8c. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Mayor Lehman left the room due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro tern
Vanderhoef presiding. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 02-
4029, Bk. 45, p. 37, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANANCE BY CHANGING
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THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY, RS-8
AND LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY, RM-12 TO MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-
FAMILY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY, OPDH-20 FOR 2.12 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF BENTON STREET AND EAST OF GEORGE
STREET (Oaknoll), be passed and adopted. The Mayor Pro tem declared the
ordinance adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kanner,
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Pfab. Abstaining: Lehman. Mayor
Lehman returned to the meeting and now presiding.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 02-4030, Bk. 45, p.
38, CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-
FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION, RNC-20, TO SENSITIVE AREAS
OVERLAY- MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD
CONSERVATION, OSNRNC-20, FOR A .41-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 341
N. RIVERSIDE DRIVE (Apehouse), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Kanner, to accept correspondence from
Gary Klinefelter. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 02-4031, Bk. 45, p.
39, CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL, RM-12, TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY-LOW
DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL, OSA/RM-12, FOR LOT 2 OF FIRST AND
ROCHESTER SUBDIVISION, PART 1, A 38,041 SQUARE-FOOT PROPERTY
LOCATED WEST OF FIRST AVENUE, NORTH OF ROCHESTER STREET, be
passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion,
Lehman. Nays: Pfab, Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-279, Bk. 128, p.
279, APPROVING AMENDED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF WILD PRAIRIE
ESTATES, PART 4, 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 plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Transit Re-Roofing 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 O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-280, Bk. 128,
p. 280, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRANSIT RE-
ROOFING 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.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Highway 6 Landscape Improvements project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to
publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Civil
Engr. Spitz present for discussion.
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Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 02-281, Bk. 128, p.
281, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6
LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. 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 authorizing conveyance of 32,710
square feet of vacated frontage road right-of-way along the frontage of 801 Highway
1 West, to Diane H. Williamson. Atty. Thomas Hobart representing Diane Williamson
appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence
from Atty. Thomas Hobart. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-282, Bk. 128,
p. 282, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 32,710 SQUARE FEET OF VACATED
FRONTAGE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG THE FRONTAGE OF 801 HIGHWAY
1 WEST, TO DIANE H. WlLLIAMSON. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of
roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays:
Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None.
The Mayor announced that Council would be considering item 5h at this time.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 02-4032, Bk. 45, p. 40,
VACATING 32,710 SQUARE FEET OF FRONTAGE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
ALONG THE FRONT OF THE PROPERTY AT 801 HIGHWAY 1 WEST (Carousel
Motors), be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/2,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilbum, Champion. Nays: Pfab, Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 02-4033, Bk. 45, p.
41, AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE A, BUILDING CODE, BY
ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2000 EDITION, AND THE
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX F
RADON CONTROL METHODS, 2000 EDITION, PUBLISHED IN COOPERATION
WITH ']'HE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS,
BUILDING OFFICIALS AND CODE ADMINISTRATORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.,
AND THE SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE CONGRESS INTERNATIONAL, INC.,
AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR
THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE, AND SAFETY OF THE
CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 02-4034, Bk. 45, p. 42,
AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 1, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION,
ADOPTING THE 2000 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE,
REGULATING AND GOVERNING THE SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND
PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE
STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS
AND DEVICES, AND FROM CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR PROPERTY
IN THE OCCUPANCY OF BUILDING AND PREMISES IN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR HAZARDOUS
USES OR OPERATIONS, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the
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ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman,
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner. Nays: Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, that ORD. 02-4035, Bk. 45, p. 43,
AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE B, OF THE IOWA CITY CODE OF
ORDINANCES, BY ADOPTING THE 2000 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE,
MATERIALS AND FIXTURES USED IN THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE,
EXTENSION AND ALTERATION OF ALL PIPING, FIXTURES, APPLIANCES AND
APPURTENANCES IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS PLUMBING SYSTEMS, TO
PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND INSPECTION OF PLUMBING
INSTALLATIONS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES, AND TO PROVIDE
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, that ORD. 02-4036, Bk. 45, p. 44,
AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE D, MECHANICAL CODE, BY
ADOPTING THE 2000 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, AND PROVIDING FOR
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF
THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 02-4037, Bk. 45, p. 45,
AMENDING TITLE 14, ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 5,
ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING," BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE L
ENTITLED "LICENSING" TO ESTABLISH A CENTRALIZED PROCEDURE FOR
EXISTING LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND TO ESTABLISH LICENSING
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF
FIRE SPRINKLERS AND FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE
ALARMS, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 02-4038, Bk. 45, p.
46, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
CODE," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING," BY ADDING A NEW
ARTICLE M ENTITLED "APPEALS" TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM PROCEDURE
FOR APPEALS OF THE BUILDING, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL,
AND FIRE CODES, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt a resolution approving a call
to artists for a sculpture at the Iowa City Water Plant site. PCD Director Franklin
present for discussion. In response to PCD Director Franklin, a majority of Council
indicated their preference to not support public art with water funds. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Original motion withdrawn. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer indefinitely and refer back to the Art
Committee for public input. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 02-283, Bk. 128, p.
283, APPROVING THE 2002-2003 DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR IOWA CITY.
PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 02-284, Bk. 128, p.
284, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
']'HE ADDITION OF A TWO-WAY LEFT-TURN LANE BETWEEN GILBERT
STREET AND JUST WEST OF JOHNSON STREET AND THE WIDENING OF THE
BRIDGE NEAR VAN BUREN STREET FROM FOUR TO FIVE LANES ON
BURLINGTON STREET. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays:
Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-285, Bk.
128, p. 285, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE FY2003 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT
SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 02-286, Bk. 128, p.
286, AWARDING THE VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES
CONTRACT TO BIG 10 UNIVERSITY TOWING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 02-287, Bk. 128, p.
287, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE UNIVERSITY OF 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 Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES.02-288, Bk. 128, p.
288, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RENEWAL OF A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 02-289, Bk. 128, p.
289, REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED ON AUGUST 6, 2002 FOR THE 2002 CURB
RAMP PROJECT AND RE-BIDDING THE PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING THE 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 Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-290, Bk. 128, p.
290, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
VOICE COMMUNICATIONS - PHASE 2 OUTSIDE PLANT PACKAGE PROJECT to
Gabe's Construction Co., for $528,600.00. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-291, Bk.
128, p. 290, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
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ATTEST PERMITS/AGREEMENTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
VOICE COMMUNICATIONS PHASE 2 OUTSIDE PLANT PACKAGE PROJECT.
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. 02-292, Bk. 128,
p. 292, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
ANIMAL SHELTER HVAC PROJECT: PHASE II to Ace Refrigeration for $40,125.00.
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 make the following
appointments to Boards and Commissions: Baron Thrower, 63 Kennedy Parkway, to
the Airport Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 1,2004; Mark
McCallum, 811 E. College Street, to the Historic Preservation Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending March 29, 2003 representing the College Green District; Mark
Edwards, 1754 Lakeside Drive, to fill a three year term, September 1,2002-
September 1,2005 and Morgan Hoosman, 424 Douglas Court, to fill an unexpired
term ending September 1,2003 on the Housing and Community Development
Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
The Mayor noted no applications had been received for the Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2003; Airport
Zoning Commission for two appointments to fill unexpired terms, ending December
31,2003, and December 31,2005, and announced all three would be readvertised.
The Mayor announced one current vacancy on the Housing and Community
Development Commission to fill an unexpired term ending September 1,2004.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2002.
Council Member Pfab noted the repair work being done to the railroad tracks
on Dubuque Street and on Kirkwood Avenue, and stated he hoped it holds up.
Council Member Champion stated someone had approached her regarding
establishing a handicap accessible place on Iowa River for fishing, preferably near
City Park. Majority of Council asked the matter be referred to the Parks &
Recreation Commission; noted the long work session held the previous evening and
complimented Council for their attention given to each matter; asked staff to review
the signage on Tower Place Parking Ramp, noting the danger to pedestrians when
cars exit the far right lane, staff will follow-up and report back.
Council Member O'Donnell also mentioned the long work session the previous
evening and his sense that everyone got along fairly well; and suggested a "fish off"
between the City Managers and Council Members of Coralville and Iowa City near
the crosswalk by River Power in Coralville.
Council Member Wilburn elaborated on comments made the previous evening
concerning the racial profiling study results from the Iowa City Police Department,
and noted people may draw their own conclusions about the issue and the study; but
asked the public to consider things that we are doing better only being done by a few
cities in the State.
Council Member Kanner reported on events held in observance of Irving
Weber Day, and thanked individuals involved; announced nominations were being
accepted for the Iowa City Human Rights Award and annual awards from the
Chamber of Commerce; annual garage sale at Old Brick Friday and Saturday,
August 23-24 benefiting mental ill; his office hours at the Civic Center August 24; and
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noted the last Friday of each month a gathering of bicycle riders will gather at the
Ped Mall at 4:59 p.m. to promote bicycling and alternative modes of transportation.
The Mayor noted the Sertoma BreakfastJFly In scheduled for August 25.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 9:20 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Coj,'rr~il Members pres~ent. ~
E"~n~t-~. Lehman,'~M~-yor' - "
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Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed: Community Development Day, July 18, Amy Correia,
HCDC, accepting; Irving B. Weber Day, August 10, Judy Terry, Iowa City Noon Lions
Club, accepting; Persons with Disabilities Day, July 27, the Mayor noted he would be
presenting the proclamation at the ADA Celebration on the 27t~at 10:30 a.m. at
Hickory Hill Park.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of July 2, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Public Library Board of
Trustees: May 23. Police Citizens Review Board: April 15. Police Citizens
Review Board: June 11. Planning and Zoning Commission: June 6.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for TGI Friday's Iowa City, 2208 N Dodge St.
Renewals: Class C Liquor License for One Twenty Six, 126 E. Washington St.
Class C Liquor License for Green Room, 509 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor
License for Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 W.
Class C Liquor License for Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St.
Outdoor Service Area for Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St. RES.
02-244, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMITS to Green Room, 509 S. Gilbert St.;
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 W. Class C Liquor
License for Martini's, 127 E. College St. Outdoor Service Area for Martini's,
127 E. College.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 02-245, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRANSIT RE-ROOFING
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. 02-246, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY
6 LANDSCAPE 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.
Resolutions: RES. 02-247, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3309 TULANE AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 02-248, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A PARTIAL
RELEASE OF A PERMANENT SANITARY AND STORM SEWER
EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN THE VACATED WOOLF AVENUE RIGHT-
OF-WAY.
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Correspondence: Bev Soukup-Platz: Sidewalks [staff response
included]. Dori Ribeiro de Oliveira: The Human Condition. Mari Roseman:
Fountain [staff response included]. Tim Kelly: Minor League Baseball in Iowa
City. Caroline Dieterle: Resolution Request. Caroline Dieterle: Terrorism.
Margaret Wieting (JC Historical Society): Appreciation. John Evans: Taxi
License. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of a YIELD sign at
the Intersection of B'jaysville Lane and North Dubuque Street Frontage Road.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Jay Honohan, Senior Center Commission, updated Council on activities at the
Center and invited them to attend the discussion on financing options of the 28E
agreement at the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting, Thursday, July 18
at 9;30 a.m. Carol Spaziani, Public Power Initiative for Iowa City, thanked Council for
their support to not renew the electrical franchise and to fund a feasibility study
regarding municipal ownership. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Ms. Spaziani. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Gary Sanders requested
permission to address Council concerning item #17 (Block 64-1a/Plazas
Towers/Moen) as he would be unable to stay until that item was discussed. Mr.
Sanders proposed a large downtown park for the parcel and stated his intent to give
the City his lottery winnings should he win the next evenings lottery.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating 32,710 square feet of
frontage road right-of-way along the front of the property at 801 Highway 1 West.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Ken Williamson and Thomas
Hobart. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating 32,710 square feet of
frontage road right-of-way along the front of the property at 801 Highway 1 West, be
given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mayor Lehman left the room due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro tem
Vanderhoef presiding. A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the
zoning designation from Medium Density Single-Family, RS-8 and Low Density Multi-
Family, RM-12 to Planned Development Overlay, OPDH-20 to allow 43 elder
congregate housing units on 2.12 acres of property located north of Benton Street
and east of George Street. Atty. Robert Downer, representing the applicant,
appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Atty. Robert
Downer. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance changing the zoning designation
from Medium Density Single-Family, RS~8 and Low Density Multi-Family, RM-12 to
Planned Development Overlay, OPDH-20 to allow 43 elder congregate housing units
on 2.12 acres of property located north of Benton Street and east of George Street
be given first vote. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Mayor Lehman returned to the meeting and now presiding.
A public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from
Medium Density Single Family, RS-8, to Historic Preservation Overlay-Medium
Density Single Family, OHP-RS-8, designating 3 acres of property located at 747
West Benton Street a Historic Landmark. William Buss appeared.
A public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from
General Industrial, I-1, to Intensive Commercial, Cl-1, for 1.14-acres located west of
Riverside Drive south of Commercial Drive (Gringer). Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from David and Karen Baculis. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing on an ordinance amending the Planned Development
Housing (OPDH-12) preliminary plan for Silvercrest to allow four 4-unit townhouse
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style buildings and four 24-unit independent living buildings for elderly residents on
12.18 acres located east of Scott Boulevard and south of American Legion Road.
A public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from
Medium Density Single Family Residential, RS-8, to Planned Development Housing
Overlay, OPDH-8, for Windsor Ridge, Part 16, a 31.1-acre, 10-lot subdivision located
north of Camden Road and south of Lower West Branch Road. Gary Watts,
Arlington Development, appeared. Moved and seconded to continue public hearing
to August 20. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low
Density Single Family, RS-5, to Planned Development Housing Overlay, OPDH-5, to
allow 23 single-family lots and 13 townhouse-style units in Village Green, Part XXII, a
9.31-acre 24-1ot residential subdivision located west of Scott Boulevard and north of
Wellington Drive.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance changing the zoning designation
from Neighborhood Conservation, RNC-20, to Sensitive Areas Overlay-
Neighborhood Conservation, SAO-RNC-20, for a 0.41-acre property located at 341
N. Riverside Drive, be given first vote. Site Engr. Ralph Stoffer appeared. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from:
Sonia Ettinger, William Prowell, Tom Schalz, Tom Southard, Charles Wunder,
Thomas Staley, John Menninger, Susan Frye, Stan and Kara Fellows. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Article
K, Section 1, Sensitive Areas Ordinance to amend definition of wetlands and
regulate isolated wetlands, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the ordinance
defeated. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Russell Bennett,
Becky Soglin. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada
Court, appeared.
Moved and seconded that the zoning designation from Low Density Multi-
Family Residential, RM-12, to Sensitive Areas Overlay-Low Density Multi-Family
Residential, SAO-RM-12, for Lot 2 of First and Rochester subdivision, Part 1, a
38,041 square-foot property located west of First Avenue, north of Rochester Street,
be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a lease agreement between the City of Iowa City
and Nextel WIP Lease Corp. for use of Capitol Street Parking Ramp space for an
equipment shelter and space on the exterior of the elevator penthouse for antenna
use. Alex Novak, Novation Group Consulting, appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-249, APPROVING A LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NEXTEL WlP LEASE
CORP. FOR USE OF CAPITOL STREET PARKING RAMP SPACE FOR AN
EQUIPMENT SHELTER AND SPACE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ELEVATOR
PENTHOUSE FOR ANTENNA USE IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Voice Communications Phase 2 Outside
Plant Package Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for
receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-250, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE VOICE COMMUNICATIONS PHASE 2 OUTSIDE
PLANT PACKAGE PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Animal Shelter HVAC Project: Phase II,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to
publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-251, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER HVAC PROJECT: PHASE II,
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.
A public hearing approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the 2002 Curb Ramp Project, establishing
amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish
advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-252, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2002 CURB RAMP 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.
Council Member Wilburn left the room due to a conflict of interest. A public
hearing was held on amendments to the FY02 and FY03 Annual Action Plan
Budgets, that are sub-parts of Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (City Steps)
as amended, authorizing the City Manager to submit said amendments and all
necessary documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
and designating the City Manager as the authorized Chief Executive Officer for the
consolidated plan. The following individuals appeared: Michael Wright, 815
Roosevelt St., Longfellow Neighborhood; Jeff Schabilion, 431 Rundell, Longfellow
Neighborhood. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Margaret
Teraberry Halverson, Doris Isenbarger, Marianne Wilkening, Alaina Welsh, Dawn
Moore. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt a resolution approving amendments to the
FY02 and FY03 Annual Action Plan budgets, that are sub-parts of Iowa City's 2001-
2006 Consolidated Plan (City Steps) as amended, authorizing the City Manager to
submit said amendments and all necessary documents to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, and designating the City Manager as the
authorized chief executive officer for the consolidated plan. Moved and seconded to
defer the resolution indefinitely and refer it back to HCDC for option three of PCD
Director Franklin's memo. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried.
Council Member Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Section 14, Chapter 5,
Article a, Building Code, by adopting the International Building Code, 2000 Edition,
and the International Residential Building Code, including Appendix F Radon Control
Methods, 2000 Edition, published in cooperation with the International Conference of
Building Officials, Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., and
the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., and providing for certain
amendments thereof; to provide for the protection of the health, welfare, and safety
of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa, be given first reading. The Mayor declared the
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motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from William Field.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 7, Chapter 1, Fire
Prevention and Protection, adopting the 2000 Edition of the International Fire Code,
regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and
explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous
substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property
in the occupancy of building and premises in the City of Iowa City; providing for the
issuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations; repealing ordinance no. 99-
3869 of the Iowa City Code and all other ordinances and parts of the ordinances in
conflict therewith, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from Robin and Jim Tomer. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Article
B, of the Iowa City Code of Ordinances, by adopting the 2000 Edition of the Uniform
Plumbing Code, with certain amendments, to regulate the practice, materials and
fixtures used in the installation, maintenance, extension and alteration of all piping,
fixtures, appliances and appurtenances in connection with various plumbing
systems, to provide for the issuance of permits and inspection of plumbing
installations and the collection of fees, and to provide penalties for violations, be
given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Section 14, Chapter 5,
Article D, Mechanical Code, by adopting the 2000 Edition of the International
Mechanical Code published by the International Code Council, and providing for
certain amendments thereof; to provide for the protection of the health, welfare and
safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, entitled "Unified
Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled "Building and Housing," by adding a new
Article I entitled "Licensing" to establish a centralized procedure for existing licensing
requirements and to establish licensing requirements for the design, installation, and
maintenance of fire sprinklers and for the installation and maintenance of fire alarms,
be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending City Code Title 14, entitled
"Unified Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled "Building and Housing," by adding a
new article M entitled "Appeals" to establish a uniform procedure for appeals of the
Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Fire Codes, be given first vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-253, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL
BY PLAZA TOWERS, LLC AND MARC MOEN, MONICA MOEN AND MICHAEL
MOEN TO PURCHASE CERTAIBN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT URBAN RENEWAL AREA, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND SALE OF LAND FOR PRIVATE
REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND
THE PLAZA TOWERS, LLC AND MARC MOEN, MONICA MOEN, AND MICHAEL
MOEN AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. The
following individuals appeared: Byron Ross, 1488 Cromwell Place; Kevin Perez, 161
Columbia Drive; Kathy Cochran, 1815 1/2 High Street; Colin Gordon, 1122
Rochester Avenue; Dick Larew; Brandon Ross. John Hintze, Ahlers Law Firm,
representing the City present for discussion. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Byron Ross. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-254, INTENT TO CONVEY 32,710
SQUARE FEET OF VACATED FRONTAGE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG THE
FRONTAGE OF 801 HIGHWAY 1 WEST, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
SAID CONVEYANCE FOR AUGUST 20.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-255, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRE STATION 3 ADDITION AND
RENOVATION PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-256, 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Dale Yocum. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-257, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
A SECOND REVISED CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THF CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF CORALVILLE REGARDING CERTAIN
OBLIGATIONS INVOLVING THE IOWA RIVER POWER DAM RENOVATION
PROJECT.
The Mayor noted no applications had been received for the two vacancies on
the Airport Zoning Commission to fill unexpired terms ending December 31, 2005
and one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2003 on the Airport
Zoning Board of Adjustment, and all three would be readvertised.
The Mayor announced the previously-announced vacancies: Airport
Commission: One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 1,2004; Historic
Preservation Commission: One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 29,
2003 representing the College Green District; Housing and Community Development
Commission: One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1,2003.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2002.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:15 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/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K., Karr, C!ty Cl~r,k
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/1/02
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 1:30 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance changing the zoning designation
from Medium Density Single Family, RS-8, to Historic Preservation Overlay-Medium
Density Single Family, OHP-RS-8, designating 3 acres of property located at 747
West Benton Street a Historic Landmark, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept (2) letters of correspondence from
William Buss. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Planned Development
Housing (OPDH-12) preliminary plan for Silvercrest to allow four 4-unit townhouse
style buildings and four 24-unit independent living buildings for elderly residents on
12.18 acres located east of Scott Boulevard and south of American Legion Road, be
given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Merlin Lawrence. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating 32,710 square feet of
frontage road right-of-way along the front of the property at 801 Highway 1 West, be
given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mayor Lehman left the room due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro tern
Vanderhoef presiding. Moved and seconded that the ordinance changing the zoning
designation from Medium Density Single-Family, RS-8 and Low Density Multi-Family,
RM-12 to Planned Development Overlay, OPDH-20 to allow 43 elder congregate
housing units on 2.12 acres of property located north of Benton Street and east of
George Street, be given second vote. The Mayor Pro tern declared the motion
carried. Mayor Lehman returned to the meeting and now presiding.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance changing the zoning designation
from Neighborhood Conservation, RNC-20, to Sensitive Areas Overlay-
Neighborhood Conservation, SAO-RNC-20, for a 0.41-acre property located at 341
N. Riverside Drive, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Cynthia Parsons. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Section 14, Chapter §,
Article a, Building Code, by adopting the International Building Code, 2000 Edition,
and the International Residential Building Code, including Appendix F Radon Control
Methods, 2000 Edition, published in cooperation with the International Conference of
Building Officials, Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., and
the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., and providing for certain
amendments thereof; to provide for the protection of the health, welfare, and safety
of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 7, Chapter 1, Fire
Prevention and Protection, adopting the 2000 Edition of the International Fire Code,
regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and
explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous
substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property
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in the occupancy of building and premises in the City of Iowa City; and providing for
the issuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations, be given second vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Article
B, of the Iowa City Code of Ordinances, by adopting the 2000 Edition of the Uniform
Plumbing Code, with certain amendments, to regulate the practice, materials and
fixtures used in the installation, maintenance, extension and alteration of all piping,
fixtures, appliances and appurtenances in connection with various plumbing
systems, to provide for the issuance of permits and inspection of plumbing
installations and the collection of fees, and to provide penalties for violations, be
given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Section 14, Chapter 5,
Article D, Mechanical Code, by adopting the 2000 Edition of the International
Mechanical Code published by the International Code Council, and providing for
certain amendments thereof; to provide for the protection of the health, welfare and
safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa, be given second vote. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, entitled "Unified
Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled "Building and Housing," by adding a new
Article L entitled "Licensing" to establish a centralized procedure for existing licensing
requirements and to establish licensing requirements for the design, installation, and
maintenance of fire sprinklers and for the installation and maintenance of fire alarms,
be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending City Code Title 14, entitled
"Unified Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled "Building and Housing," by adding a
new Article M entitled "Appeals" to establish a uniform procedure for appeals of the
Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Fire Codes, be given second vote.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Council Member Wilburn left the room due to a conflict of interest. Moved and
seconded to adopt RES. 02-258, APPROVING FUNDING FOR THE ENGLERT
CIVIC THEATRE, INC. FROM IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, in the amount of
$75,000 contingent on securing Vision Iowa funds. The following individuals
appeared: Shelley Sheehy; John Hudson; and Justine Zimmer. Moved and seconded
to accept correspondence from Justine Zimmer, Amy Correia, Kevin Boyd. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Council Member Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 2:25 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/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. I{arr, ,City (~lerk j ~
Submitte"d for publication - 8/7/02.
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
JULY 16, 2002
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman,
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes,
Karr, O'Malley, Morris, Franklin, Shank, Hennes, Long, Fosse, Tallman, Fowler,
O'Brien, Lower, Humston. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 02-59, Side 2;
Tape 02-62, Both Sides; Tape 02-63, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed: Community Development Day, July 18, Amy Correia,
HCDC, accepting; Irving B. Weber Day, August 10, Judy Terry, Iowa City Noon Lions
Club, accepting; Persons with Disabilities Day, July 27, the Mayor noted he would be
presenting the proclamation at the ADA Celebration on the 27t~at 10:30 a.m. at
Hickory Hill Park.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of July 2, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Public Library Board of
Trustees: May 23. Police Citizens Review Board: April 15. Police Citizens
Review Board: June 11. Planning and Zoning Commission: June 6.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for MPLS Hotel Management Ltd., dba TGI
Friday's Iowa City, 2208 N Dodge St. Renewals: Class C Liquor License for
KLDP, Inc., dba One Twenty Six, 126 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor
License for Green Room, Inc., dba Green Room, 509 S. Gilbert St. Class C
Liquor License for Iowa City Aerie No. 695 Fraternal Order of Eagles, Inc., dba
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 W. Class C Liquor
License for J.S. Mummey, Inc., dba Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton
St. Outdoor Service Area for J. S. Mummey, Inc., dba Mumm's Saloon &
Eatery, 21 W. Benton St. RES. 02-244, Bk. 128, p. 244, TO ISSUE DANCE
PERMITS to Green Room, Inc., dba Green Room, 509 S. Gilbert St.; Iowa
City Aerie No. 695 Fraternal Order of Eagles, Inc., dba Fraternal Order of
Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 W. Class C Liquor License for High
Energy Food Concepts, Inc., dba Martini's, 127 E. College St. Outdoor
Service Area for High Energy Food Concepts, Inc., dba Martini's, 127 E.
College.
Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 128: RES. 02-245, p. 245, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for August 20 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE TRANSIT RE-ROOFING 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. 02-246, p. 246, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for August 20 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 LANDSCAPE
~MPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
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Resolutions, Bk. 128: RES. 02-247, p. 247, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE
OF LIEN REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3309 TULANE AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 02-248, p.
248, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A PARTIAL RELEASE OF A PERMANENT SANITARY AND
STORM SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN THE VACATED WOOLF
AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Correspondence: Bev Soukup-Platz: Sidewalks [staff response
included]. Dod Ribeiro de Oliveira: The Human Condition. Marl Roseman: ,
Fountain [staff response included]. Tim Kelly: Minor League Baseball in Iowa
City. Caroline Dieterle: Resolution Request. Caroline Dieterle: Terrorism.
Margaret Wieting (JC Historical Society): Appreciation. John Evans: Taxi
License. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of a YIELD sign at
the Intersection of B'jaysville Lane and North Dubuque Street Frontage Road.
Council Member Kanner noted correspondence concerning the downtown fountain
being turned off on Friday night for the concert series, and stated his preference the
fountain remain on; suggested ICAD approach Tim Kelly on starting a minor league
baseball team in Iowa City; and requested Council schedule discuss of the
suggestion by Caroline Dierterle to pass a resolution responding to the patriot act,
Council requested more information on the proposal. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Jay Honohan, Senior Center Commission, updated Council on activities at the
Center and invited them to attend the discussion on financing options of the 28E
agreement at the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting, Thursday, July 18
at 9;30 a.m. Carol Spaziani, Public Power Initiative for Iowa City, thanked Council for
their support to not renew the electrical franchise and to fund a feasibility study
regarding municipal ownership. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from Ms. Spaziani. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Gary Sanders requested permission
to address Council concerning item #17 (Block 64-1 a/Plazas Towers/Moen) as he
would be unable to stay until that item was discussed. Mr. Sanders proposed a large
downtown park for the parcel and stated his intent to give the City his lottery winnings
should he win the next evenings lottery.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating 32,710 square feet of
frontage road right-of-way along the front of the property at (Carousel Motors) 801
Highway 1 West. No one appeared. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to
accept correspondence from Ken Williamson and Thomas Hobart. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance vacating
32,710 square feet of frontage road right-of-way along the front of the property at
801 Highway 1 West, be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll
call vote. Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner,
Pfab. Absent: None.
Mayor Lehman left the room due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro rem
Vanderhoef presiding. A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the
zoning designation from Medium Density Single-Family, RS-8 and Low Density Multi-,
Family, RM-12 to Planned Development Overlay, OPDH-20 to allow 43 elder
congregate housing units on 2.12 acres (Oaknoll) of property located north of Benton
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Street and east of George Street. Atty. Robert Downer, representing the applicant,
appeared. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence
from Atty. Robert Downer. The Mayor Pro rem declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Lehman abstaining.
Moved by Wilbum, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance changing the
zoning designation from Medium Density Single-Family, RS-8 and Low Density Multi-
Family, RM-12 to Planned Development Overlay, OPDH-20 to allow 43 elder
congregate housing units on 2.12 acres of property located north of Benton Street
and east of George Street (Oaknoll), be given first vote. The Mayor Pro tem declared
the motion carried, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion,
Kanner, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilbum. Nays: Pfab. Abstaining: Lehman. Mayor Lehman returned to the meeting and now presiding.
A public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from
Medium Density Single Family, RS-8, to Historic Preservation Overlay-Medium
Density Single Family, OHP-RS-8, designating 3 acres (Buss) of property located at
747 West Benton Street a Historic Landmark. William Buss appeared.
A public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from
General Industrial, I-1, to Intensive Commercial, C1-1, for 1.14-acres located west of
Riverside Drive south of Commercial Drive (Gringer). No one appeared. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from David and
Karen Baculis. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing on an ordinance amending the Planned Development
Housing (OPDH-12) preliminary plan for Silvercrest to allow four 4-unit townhouse
style buildings and four 24-unit independent living buildings for elderly residents on
12.18 acres located east of Scott Boulevard and south of American Legion Road. No
one appeared.
A public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from
Medium Density Single Family Residential, RS-8, to Planned Development Housing
Overlay, OPDH-8, for Windsor Ridge, Part 16, a 31.1-acre, 10-lot subdivision located
north of Camden Road and south of Lower West Branch Road. Gary Watts,
Arlington Development, appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell,
to continue public hearing to August 20. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low
Density Single Family, RS-5, to Planned Development Housing Overlay, OPDH-5, to
allow 23 single-family lots and 13 townhouse-style units in Village Green, Part XXll, a
9.31-acre 24-1ot residential subdivision located west of Scott Boulevard and north of
Wellington Drive. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance changing
the zoning designation from Neighborhood Conservation, RNC-20, to Sensitive
Areas Overlay-Neighborhood Conservation, SAO-RNC-20, for a 0.41-acre property
located at 341 N. Riverside Drive, be given first vote. Site Engr. Ralph Stoffer
appeared. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence
from: Sonia Ettinger, William Prowell, Tom Schalz, Tom Southard, Charles Wunder,
Thomas Staley, John Menninger, Susan Frye, Start and Kara Fellows. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, Article K, Section 1, Sensitive Areas Ordinance to amend
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definition of wetlands and regulate isolated wetlands, be given first vote. Moved by
Kanner that the ordinance be amended to include activities that disturb one tenth to
one half acres if wetlands would be subject to compensatory mitigation or payment in
lieu of mitigation. Final approval of the mitigation plan or payment in lieu of
mitigation shall be made by the Iowa City Planning and Community Department
Director. The Mayor declared the amendment defeated for lack of a second.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
ordinance defeated, 2/5, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn,
Pfab. Nays: Kanner, Vanderhoef, Champion, O'Donnell, Lehman. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from:
Russell Bennett, Becky Soglin. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Court, appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the zoning designation
from Low Density Multi-Family Residential, RM-12, to Sensitive Areas Overlay-Low
Density Multi-Family Residential, SAO-RM-12, for Lot 2 of First and Rochester
subdivision, Part 1, a 38,041 square-foot property located west of First Avenue, north
of Rochester Street, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
5~2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Pfab, Kanner. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on a lease agreement between the City of Iowa City
and Nextel WlP Lease Corp. for use of Capitol Street Parking Ramp space for an
equipment shelter and space on the exterior of the elevator penthouse for antenna
use. Alex Novak, Novation Group Consulting, appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-249, Bk. 128,
p. 249, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND NEXTEL WlP LEASE CORP. FOR USE OF CAPITOL STREET PARKING
RAMP SPACE FOR AN EQUIPMENT SHELTER AND SPACE ON THE EXTERIOR
OF THE ELEVATOR PENTHOUSE FOR ANTENNA USE IN ACCORDANCE
THEREWITH. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Voice Communications Phase 2 Outside
Plant Package 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 Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 02-250, Bk.
128, p. 250, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE VOICE COMMUNICATIONS
PHASE 2 OUTSIDE PLANT PACKAGE 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.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Animal Shelter HVAC Project: Phase II,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to
publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one
appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-251, Bk. 128,
p. 251, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER HVAC
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PROJECT: PHASE II, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. Individual Council Members appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
A public hearing approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the 2002 Curb Ramp 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 Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 02-252, Bk. 128,
p. 252, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2002 CURB RAMP
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. Council requested a progress
report on the program. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Council Member Wilburn left the room due to a conflict of interest. A public
hearing was held on amendments to the FY02 and FY03 Annual Action Plan
Budgets, that are sub-parts of Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (City Steps)
as amended, authorizing the City Manager to submit said amendments and all ,
necessary documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
and designating the City Manager as the authorized Chief Executive Officer for the
consolidated plan. The following individuals appeared: Michael Wright, 815
Roosevelt St., Longfellow Neighborhood; Jeff Schabilion, 431 Rundell, Longfellow
Neighborhood. Four Council Members stated they did not support the Metro Plains
proposal to build in the Longfellow Neighborhood. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Margaret Teraberry Halverson, Doris
Isenbarger, Marianne Wilkening, Alaina Welsh, Dawn Moore. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt a resolution
approving amendments to the FY02 and FY03 Annual Action Plan budgets, that are
sub-parts of Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (City Steps) as amended,
authorizing the City Manager to submit said amendments and all necessary
documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and
designating the City Manager as the authorized chief executive officer for the
consolidated plan. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to amend the
plan by placing the recaptured dollars that has been allocated to the Metro Plains
project into contingency and go back out for new proposals for those dollars, as
stated in option three of PCD Director Franklin's memo. PCD Director Franklin
present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Original
motion withdrawn. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Kanner, to defer the resolution
indefinitely and refer it back to HCDC for option three of PCD Director Franklin's
memo. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried, 5/1, Pfab voting "no",
Wilburn abstaining.
Council Member Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
Section 14, Chapter 5, Article a, Building Code, by adopting the International Building
Code, 2000 Edition, and the International Residential Building Code, including
Appendix F Radon Control Methods, 2000 Edition, published in cooperation with the
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International Conference of Building Officials, Building Officials and Code
Administrators International, Inc., and the Southern Building Code Congress
International, Inc., and providing for certain amendments thereof; to provide for the
protection of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa, be
given first reading. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by
Pfab, to accept correspondence from William Field. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending
Title 7, Chapter 1, Fire Prevention and Protection, adopting the 2000 Edition of the
International Fire Code, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and
property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use
of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to
life or property in the occupancy of building and premises in the City of Iowa City;
providing for the issuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations; repealing
ordinance no. 99-3869 of the Iowa City Code and all other ordinances and parts of
the ordinances in conflict therewith, be given first vote. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion,
Kanner. Nays: Pfab. Absent: None. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to
accept correspondence from Robin and Jim Torner. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title
14, Chapter 5, Article B, of the Iowa City Code of Ordinances, by adopting the 2000
Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, with certain amendments, to regulate the
practice, materials and fixtures used in the installation, maintenance, extension and
alteration of all piping, fixtures, appliances and appurtenances in connection with
various plumbing systems, to provide for the issuance of permits and inspection of
plumbing installations and the collection of fees, and to provide penalties for
violations, 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 Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Section 14, Chapter 5, Article D, Mechanical Code, by adopting the 2000 Edition of
the International Mechanical Code published by the International Code Council, and
providing for certain amendments thereof; to provide for the protection of the health,
welfare and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Council Member Vanderhoef stated she would be in favor of collapsing the
readings of the building ordinances at the next meeting. After discussion, there was
not 6 Council Members supporting the suggestion. The Mayor stated Council policy
is to schedule a special formal preceding the next work session (August 19) for
second readings, with final readings scheduled at the next formal (August 20).
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title
14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled "Building and Housing,"
by adding a new Article I entitled "Licensing" to establish a centralized procedure for
existing licensing requirements and to establish licensing requirements for the
design, installation, and maintenance of fire sprinklers and for the installation and
maintenance of fire alarms, be given first vote. Sr. Bldg. Inspector Hennes present
for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
City Code Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled "Building
and Housing," by adding a new article M entitled "Appeals" to establish a uniform
procedure for appeals of the Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Fire
Codes, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-253, Bk. 128,
p. 253, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL BY PLAZA TOWERS, LLC AND MARC
MOEN, MONICA MOEN AND MICHAEL MOEN TO PURCHASE CERTAIBN
PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT URBAN
RENEWAL AREA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND
SALE OF LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE PLAZA TOWERS, LLC AND MARC MOEN,
MONICA MOEN, AND MICHAEL MOEN AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. The following individuals appeared: Byron Ross, 1488
Cromwell Place; Kevin Perez, 161 Columbia Drive; Kathy Cochran, 1815 1/2 High
Street; Colin Gordon, 1122 Rochester Avenue; Dick Larew; Brandon Ross. John
Hintze, Ahlers Law Firm, representing the City present for discussion. Moved by
Pfab, seconded by Kanner, to defer until August 20. The Mayor declared the motion
to defer defeated, 5/2, with the following show of hands: Ayes: Kanner, Pfab. Nays:
Wilburn, Vanderhoef, Lehman, O'Donnell, Champion. Absent: None. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
4/3, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Wilbum. Nays: Kanner, Pfab, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell,
seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from Byron Ross. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-254, Bk. 128,
p. 254, INTENT TO CONVEY 32,710 SQUARE FEET OF VACATED FRONTAGE
ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG THE FRONTAGE OF 801 HIGHWAY 1 WEST,
AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR AUGUST 20
(Carousel Motors). Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent:
None.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-255, Bk. 128. p.
255, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
FIRE STATION 3 ADDITION AND RENOVATION PROJECT to Moore Construction
for $122,690.00. Architectural Services Staff Member Morris 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. 02-256, Bk.
128, p. 256, 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 O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Dale Yocum.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-257, Bk. 128,
p. 257, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SECOND REVISED CHAPTER 28E
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF
CORALVILLE REGARDING CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS INVOLVING THE IOWA
RIVER POWER DAM RENOVATION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
The Mayor noted no applications had been received for the two vacancies on
the Airport Zoning Commission to fill unexpired terms ending December 31,2005
and one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2003 on the Airport
Zoning Board of Adjustment, and all three would be readvertised.
The Mayor announced the previously-announced vacancies: Airport
Commission: One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 1,2004; Historic
Preservation Commission: One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 29,
2003 representing the College Green District; Housing and Community Development'
Commission: One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1,2003.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2002.
Council Member Kanner stated he would be holding office hours on Saturday,
July 20, in the Lobby Conference Room of the Civic Center; requested an update on
when the age of consent would be scheduled for Council discussion, the City Mgr.
stated the item was on the list for future work session but it was a matter of
scheduling and that the Mayor determines the final agenda; and noted the 170thh
anniversary of the massacre of Black Hawks people in Wisconsin and asked
interested people to call him regarding this observance and the connection to the
U.S. imperialism in Columbia.
Council Member Wilburn reminded citizens of the events planned for Irving
Weber Days.
Council Member Vanderhoef and Mayor Lehman noted the celebrations
observing the ribbon cutting of the Hickory Hill Park Trails and ADA on Saturday, July
27 at 10:30 a.m. The City Manager noted at 9:00 a.m. the same day would be
ceremonies for the City's Universal Home.
Council Member O'Donnell stated the July 4th fireworks event was tremendous
and asked that a letter thanking the Jaycees be sent; wished Mayor Lehman a
Happy Birthday; and stated the next City Council meeting would be in 30 days.
Council Member Champion said she thought the new Police website was the
best public relationships for the Police and it was well worth reviewing; and wished
Council Member O'Donnell a Happy Birthday Thursday.
Mayor Lehman reiterated activities on Saturday, July 27, starting with the
ribbon cutting of the City's universal home at 9:00 a.m., and the Hickory Hill Park
trails and Americans with Disabilities Celebration at 10:30.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 10:15 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, call Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office 356-5040.
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AUGUST 1, 2002
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 1:30 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Holecek, Karr,
Franklin, Nasby, Matthews, Hightshoe. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 02-
63, Side 2; Tape 02-64, Sides 1.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance changing the
zoning designation from Medium Density Single Family, RS-8, to Historic
Preservation Overlay-Medium Density Single Family, OHP-RS-8, designating 3 acres
(Buss) of property located at 747 West Benton Street a Historic Landmark, be given
first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to
accept (2) letters of correspondence from William Buss. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, that the ordinance amending the
Planned Development Housing (OPDH-12) preliminary plan for Silvercrest to allow
four 4-unit townhouse style buildings and four 24-unit independent living buildings for
elderly residents on 12.18 acres located east of Scott Boulevard and south of
American Legion Road, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Merlin
Lawrence. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance vacating
32,710 square feet of frontage road right-of-way along the front of the property at
(Carousel Motors) 801 Highway 1 West, be given second vote. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman,
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None.
Mayor Lehman left the room due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro tern
Vanderhoef presiding. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the
ordinance changing the zoning designation from Medium Density Single-Family, RS-
8 and Low Density Multi-Family, RM-12 to Planned Development Overlay, OPDH-20
to allow 43 elder congregate housing units on 2.12 acres (Oaknoll) of property
located north of Benton Street and east of George Street, be given second vote. The
Mayor Pro tern declared the motion carried, 5/1, with the following division of roll call
vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner. Nays: Pfab.
Abstaining: Lehman. Mayor Lehman returned to the meeting and now presiding.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance changing
the zoning designation from Neighborhood Conservation, RNC-20, to Sensitive
Areas Overlay-Neighborhood Conservation, SAO-RNC-20, for a 0.41-acre property
located at 341 N. Riverside Drive, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence
from Cynthia Parsons. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending
Section 14, Chapter 5, Article a, Building Code, by adopting the International Building
Code, 2000 Edition, and the International Residential Building Code, including
Appendix F Radon Control Methods, 2000 Edition, published in cooperation with the
International Conference of Building Officials, Building Officials and Code
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Administrators International, Inc., and the Southern Building Code Congress
International, Inc., and providing for certain amendments thereof; to provide for the
protection of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa, be
given second vote. In response to Council Member Kanner, City Clerk Karr stated no
correspondence had been received. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending
Title 7, Chapter 1, Fire Prevention and Protection, adopting the 2000 Edition of the
International Fire Code, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and
property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use
of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to
life or property in the occupancy of building and premises in the City of Iowa City;
and providing for the issuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations, be given
second vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilbum,
Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 5, Article B, of the Iowa City Code of Ordinances, by adopting the
2000 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, with certain amendments, to regulate
the practice, materials and fixtures used in the installation, maintenance, extension
and alteration of all piping, fixtures, appliances and appurtenances in connection with
various plumbing systems, to provide for the issuance of permits and inspection of
plumbing installations and the collection of fees, and to provide penalties for
violations, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Section
14, Chapter 5, Article D, Mechanical Code, by adopting the 2000 Edition of the
International Mechanical Code published by the International Code Council, and
providing for certain amendments thereof; to provide for the protection of the health,
welfare and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa, be given second vote.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled "Building and
Housing," by adding a new Article L entitled "Licensing" to establish a centralized
procedure for existing licensing requirements and to establish licensing requirements
for the design, installation, and maintenance of fire sprinklers and for the installation
and maintenance of fire alarms, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, that the ordinance amending City
Code Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled "Building and
Housing," by adding a new Article M entitled "Appeals" to establish a uniform
procedure for appeals of the Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Fire
Codes, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Council Member Wilbum left the room due to a conflict of interest. Moved by
Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 02-258, Bk. 128, p. 258,
APPROVING FUNDING FOR THE ENGLERT CIVIC THEATRE, INC. FROM IOWA
CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT
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ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, in the amount of $75,000 contingent on securing
Vision Iowa funds. The following individuals appeared: Shelley Sheehy; John
Hudson; and Justine Zimmer. Community & Economic Development Coordinator
Nasby and PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to accept
correspondence from Justine Zimmer, Amy Correia, Kevin Boyd. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved
by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to table the motion on the floor, and schedule another
meeting prior to the August 14 deadline to peruse other information. The Mayor
declared the motion to table defeated, 4/2, with the following show of hands: Ayes:
Kanner, Pfab. Nays: Vanderhoef, Lehman, O'Donnell, Champion. Abstaining:
Wilburn. Moved by Kanner to amend the resolution to match the County's payment
of $20,000 over five years, or $4,000 a year for five years. The Mayor declared the
motion to amend dead for lack of a second. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner. Abstaining: Wilburn. Council Member
Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 2:25 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk