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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITES
MAY 14, 2007
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
Davidson, Walz, Franklin, Hightshoe, Grier, Rocca, Boothroy, Hennes, Jensen. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 07-38, Side 2; Tape 07-39, Both Sides; Tape 07-41, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed Great Garlic Mustard Challenge - May 14-20, 2007, Friends of
Hickory Hill Park Board Member Sarah Walz accepting.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended.
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. April 30, Regular Council Work Session; May 1, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Public
Library Board of Trustees - March 22, 2007; Telecommunications Commission - April
23, 2007; Planning and Zoning Commission - April 19, 2007; Public Art Advisory
Committee - April 5, 2007; Youth Advisory Commission - March 21,2007; Police
Citizens Review Board - April 10, 2007.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Quzer, Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819 S. First Ave.; Class C
Beer Permit for EI Paso Tienda y Taqueria, Inc., dba EI Paso the Mexican Store, 609
Hollywood Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet Plus
#537,923 S. Riverside Dr.; Class CA Beer Permit for Investors, LC, dba Suburban bp
AMOCO, 370 Scott Ct.; Class E Liquor License for Cigarette Outlet, Inc., dba Cigarette
Outlet #18, 1901 Broadway St.
Motion. Approve disbursements in the amount of $10,677,077.14 for the
period of March 1 through March 31,2007, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 07-154, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
JUNE 5, 2007, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE DURABLE PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT 2007,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 07-155, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2007 SADDLE
REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES. 07-156, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF
OUTLOT A TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AS PLATTED IN HOLLYWOOD MANOR-
PART 9, IOWA CITY, IOWA AND DECLARING THE AREA OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of
two parking meters in the 100 block of N. Linn Street; JCCOG Traffic Engineering
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Planner regarding Installation of several Iowa City Transit bus stops for the Library
Shuttle beginning June 5, 2007 [Staff correspondence included]; Richard Kerber and
Steve Hata regarding Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium (ROC): Rev. Paul Akin and
Rev. John Raab regarding Thank you for supporting the Shelter House and its
programs; Angela Reams and Sarah Hansen regarding AlcoholEdu at The University
of Iowa; Debra Pughe regarding Cafe Scientifique of Iowa City; Dubuque and Church
Intersection letters from Eric Gidal, Josh Kaine, Laurie Stunz, Michael Wright, Judith
Pascoe, Jesse Singerman; Letters from Lisa Wathne, Tony Madsen, Carole Baskin,
Donald Elroy regarding G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park's "Mystical Magic of the
Endangered" .
The Mayor repeated the public hearings as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Leah Cohen, Bo James, 1638 Teg Drive and Mike Porter, Summit and One Eyed
Jake's, appeared regarding "Fight Night" at the Union Bar. In response to Cohen, the Mayor
stated a video regarding "Fight Night" could be made available to the Council and other
individuals by dropping off a copy to the City Clerk's office, and it be available for a limited
time, but not retained permanently. A majority of Council agreed to schedule discussion at
an upcoming work session. City Atty. Dilkes outlined the procedures governing the event
through existing state regulations, and suggested that Council may wish to hear from the
promoter for different perspective prior to giving staff direction.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating a portion of Hollywood Boulevard
located south of Highway 6 and east of Broadway Street (V AC07 - 00001). Glenn Siders,
Southgate Development Services, PO Box 1907, appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance vacating a portion of
Hollywood Boulevard located south of Highway 6 and east of Broadway Street (V AC07-
00001) (Sonic), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-157, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 5, 2007 TO CONSIDER THE CONVENYANCE OF A
VACATED SIX-FOOT (6') WIDE PORTION OF HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD LOCATED
SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 AND EAST OF BROADWAY STREET TO NORDSTROM OIL
COMPANY (Sonic). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 14.5 acres from
Heavy Industrial(I-2) to General Industrial (1-1) and rezoning approximately 36.65 acres to
Planned Development Overlay/General Industrial (OPD/I-1) and approving a Sensitive Areas
Development Plan for property located north of Izaak Walton Road east of Oakcrest Hill
Road. (REZ07-00004) (County Materials). PCD Director Franklin and property owner Bob
Barker present for discussion. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose ex parte
communications, and none was reported.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance rezoning
approximately 14.5 acres from Heavy Industrial(I-2) to General Industrial (1-1) and rezoning
approximately 36.65 acres to Planned Development Overlay/General Industrial (OPD/I-1) and
approving a Sensitive Areas Development Plan for property located north of Izaak Walton
Road east of Oakcrest Hill Road. (REZ07-00004) (County Materials), be given first vote.
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Individual Council Members expressed their views. PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Council Member Vanderhoef stated she would be abstaining due to a conflict of interest,
and left the meeting. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 07-4261, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 0.77 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 828 E. WASHINGTON STREET FROM NEIGHBORHOOD
STABILIZATION RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT OVERLAY(RNS-20/0CD)
ZONE TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY/NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION
RESIDENTIAL/CONSERVATION DISTRICT OVERLAY (OPD/RNS-20/0CD) ZONE (REZ07-
0003) (Alpha Chi Omega), be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor requested
Council Members disclose ex parte communications, and none was reported.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef abstaining. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance be finally adopted
at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef abstaining. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted. Council Member Vanderhoef returned to the meeting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to defer to June 5 a resolution approving
the preliminary and final plat of Pepperwood Plaza, a subdivision of Iowa City, Iowa. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2007 Operating Budget.
Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-158, AMENDING
THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007. 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 approve a Tax Exemption
Certificate authorizing and providing for the issuance of $8,870,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2007 A, and levying a tax to pay said bonds. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to approve Continuing Disclosure Certificate
authorizing and providing for the issuance of $8,870,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series
2007 A, and levying a tax to pay said bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-159, AUTHORIZING
AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $8,870,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 2007A, AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 10 of the
City Code, entitled use of public ways and property," Chapter 3, entitled, "Commercial Use of
Sidewalks," Section 3, entitled "Use for Sidewalk Cafes," to provide an exception to the
eight (8) foot unobstructed walkway requirement in the CB2 and CB5 Zones, be given first
vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous,7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-160, APPROVING THE
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PUBLIC ART PROJECT AT THE ROBERT A.
LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Mayor Wilburn stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the
meeting. Mayor Pro tem Bailey presiding.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-161, AMENDING THE
IOWA CITY FY07 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND APPROVING AN ADDITIONAL
REPAYMENT OPTION FOR FY07 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS HOMEBUYER PROJECTS. Mark Patton, Iowa
Valley Habitat, appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. The
Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted. Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-162, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION AND USE
OF AN INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM ITS-7480(333)- -25-00. City Engr.
Knoche present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-163, AUTHORIZING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL #183, AFL-CIO, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1,2007
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public discussion was held on an ordinance amending City Code Title 7, entitled Fire
Prevention and Protection, and Title 17, entitled Building and Housing to establish fire and life
safety requirements for new and existing group A-2 Occupancies. HIS Director Boothroy, Sr.
Building Inspector, and Deputy Fire Chief Jensen presented information. The following
individuals appeared: Roy Brown, Dublin Underground; Mike Porter, Summit and One Eyed
Jake's; Daryl Woodson, Sanctuary; Leah Cohn, Bo James; Rebecca Neades, Iowa City Area
Chamber of Commerce; and Jim Mondanaro, Mickey's, Giovanni's, Joseph's, Saloon.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to continue public discussion and defer
consideration of the ordinance amending City Code Title 7, entitled Fire Prevention and
Protection, and Title 17, entitled Building and Housing to establish fire and life safety
requirements for new and existing group A-2 Occupancies to June 5. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term plus a five-year term ending
December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1,2006 -
December 31,2011; Historic Preservation Commission for one (1) Summit St District Rep, to
fill three year terms March 29, 2007 - March 29, 2010; Housing & Community Development
Commission to fill an unexpired ending September 1, 2008; Human Rights Commission to fill
an unexpired term ending January 1,2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, May 30, 2007. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six
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publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to appoint John Kenyon, 1112 Church
Street, Michael Cohen, 24 Evergreen Place, and re-appoint Mary New, 212 Ferson, to the
Library Board of Trustees for three appointments to fill six year terms July 1, 2007 - July 1,
2013. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Council Member Elliott stated he was waiting the arrival of baby ducks at his
residence.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey said that PCD Director Franklin did a great job featuring the
City's public art program at the Vision Iowa board meeting the previous week; stated the Des
Moines Farmers Market opened last week-end with 30,000 people, and urged Iowa City to
set the sites higher; and reported that the Cool Cities Initiative people requested a task force
or committee be formed to follow up on the Mayoral environmental proclamation.
Council Member O'Donnell congratulated PCD Karin Franklin on her retirement, and
Jeff Davidson on his appointment as the City's new PCD Director; and noted the high gas
prices.
Council Member Correia reported that City Planner Karen Howard and herself met
with Grant Wood 6th graders on the letter and petition they submitted on a City rezoning; and
stated she participated in the bike/bus/car race between Coral Ridge Mall and downtown
Iowa City, and even though she finished third she did get to read two chapters of her book
and encouraged others to consider options during Bike to Work Week.
Council Member Champion thanked the City for the installation of the new "high tech"
machine that takes debit and credit cards at Chauncey Swan Parking Facility.
Mayor Wilburn noted the work session was recessed earlier in the evening but due to
the lateness of the formal it would not be continued and all items would be carried over to the
next work session on June 4; invited the public and Council Members to the bike ride
scheduled between Chauncey Swan Parking Facility and the New Pioneer Coop in Coralville
on Wednesday evening; and announced the kick off of the Friday Nigh Concert Series on
May 18 with the City High and West High Jazz bands performing; and noted the upcoming
events of the Summer of the Arts.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 9:40 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all coun~bers present.
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Marl . K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/1/07
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
The Mayor proclaimed Bicycle Month - May 2007, Iowa City Bicyclist Del Holland
accepting; Irving B. Weber Days: May 2007, Kara Logsden, Adult Services Coordinator for
the Iowa City Public Library, accepting.
Mayor Wilburn presented Certificates of Appreciation to UISG Council liaisons Austin
Baeth and Abigail Volland.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: April 16, Special Council Work Session; April 16, Special Council Formal
Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Board of
Adjustments - March 28, 2007; Historic Preservation Commission - March 8, 2007;
Airport Commission - March 8, 2007; Housing and Community Development
Commission - March 22, 2007; Airport Commission - March 28, 2007; Planning and
Zoning Commission - April 5, 2007; Parks and Recreation Commission - March 14,
2007; Telecommunications Commission - March 26, 2007; Senior Center Commission
- March 19,2007.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Not a Malfunction, Inc., dba Picador, 330 E.
Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Not a Malfunction, Inc., dba Picador, 330 E.
Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Jirsa's, LLC, dba Rick's Grille & Spirits,
1705 S. First Ave., Suite Q.; Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre, dba
Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St.; Transfer of Special Class C Liquor License for
Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St. to Riverside Festival Stage, Lower City Park.
(6/12/07 thru 7/15/07); RES. 07-135, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMITto Not a
Malfunction, Inc., dba Picador, 330 E. Washington St.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 07-136, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
May 14, 2007 AMENDING THE FY2007 OPERATING BUDGET.
Resolutions: RES. 07-137, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE THEATRE THAT
ALLOWS THE SALE OF WINE AND BEER UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES IN
CITY PARK FROM JUNE 12,2007 THROUGH JULY 15, 2007; RES. 07-138,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
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RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER UNIVERSITY
VIEW PARTNERS, AND TENANT TAKANAMI LLC D / B A TAKANAMI, FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 07-139, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A
MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 328
FAIRCHILD STREET EAST, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Changing a NO PARKING ANY TIME sign to a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER
sign on the south side of Jefferson Street west of Lucas Street; Erin Fleck regarding
Downtown Global Market; Jan Stewart regarding Bicyclists of Iowa City Trail Sign
Donation; John Stimmel regarding Police patrol; Bryan Swan regarding Racist UI
Republican Immigrant flag football; Fight Night letters from Leah Cohen(X2), Brian
Flynn, [staff response included] and Jonathon Brinck; Michelle Vislisel regarding New
business in Solon; Jackie Baumhauer regarding Geese; Anne Wallace regarding
Communication to Council [staff response included]; Taxi Lanes letters from Leah
Cohen, Craig Gustaveson [Staff response included in Council packet]; Robert Hock
regarding New business venture [staff response included]; Andrew Dipilato regarding
Panhandling on the Ped Mall; Adam Walsh regarding 21 Ordinance; Andrew Bassman
regarding Emergency Vehicle Preemption Devices [staff responses included];
Smoking issue letters from Kerry Crow, Jason Hyde, Stephanie Kalant, Rachel
Rempfer, Kyle Sherlock, Matt Walters, Greg Zebrauskas; Parking issue letters from
Brian Harrigan, Brent Panther.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Senior Center Commissioner Jay Honohan updated Council on activities at the Center.
Karen Kubby and Glenn Siders reported on their meetings on affordable housing issues.
Dawn Newbill, Crisis Center, invited everyone to the Crisis Center breakfast Saturday, May 5,
at Parkview Church. Craig Gustaveson, President of the Downtown Association, appeared
and asked Council to reconsider use of commercial zones for taxicab parking after 5:00 PM
in the downtown area.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for May 14 on an ordinance rezoning
approximately 14.5 acres from Heavy Industrial (1-2) to General Industrial (1-1) and rezoning
approximately 36.65 acres to Planned Development Overlay/General Industrial (OPD/I-1) for a
Sensitive Areas Development Plan for property located north of Izaak Walton Road east of
Oakcrest Hill Road. (REZ07-00004). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for May 14 on an ordinance vacating a
portion of the Hollywood Boulevard right-of-way located south of Highway 6 east of Broadway
Street(VAC07-00001). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 0.77 acres of
property located at 828 E. Washington Street from Neighborhood Stabilization Residential
Conservation District Overlay (RNS-20/0CD) Zone to Planned Development
Overlay/Neighborhood Stabilization Residential/Conservation District Overlay (OPD/RNS-
20/0CD) Zone (REZ07-0003). Council Member Vanderhoef indicated she would be
abstaining due to a conflict of interest. Chris Steffan, MMS Consultants, appeared.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning approximately 0.77 acres of
property located at 828 E. Washington Street from Neighborhood Stabilization Residential
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Conservation District Overlay (RNS-20/0CD) Zone to Planned Development
Overlay/Neighborhood Stabilization Residential/Conservation District Overlay (OPD/RNS-
20/0CD) Zone (REZ07-0003), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Matthew Bulkeley, Knutson
Construction. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on
for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 07-4259
REZONING APPROXIMATELY 5.75 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ALONG A PORTION OF
SOUTH GOVERNOR AND BOWERY STREETS FROM NEIGHBORHOOD
STABILIZATION RESIDENTIAL (RNS-12) ZONE TO MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY
(RS-8) ZONE. (REZ07-00002), be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at
this time. Letter for Martha Greer and Suzanne Bentler noted.
Moved and seconded to approve a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors
recommending approval of a rezoning from County Agriculture (A) to County Residential (R)
Zone for 3.0 acres of property located on the west side of Kansas Ave SW, approximately 1/4
mile south of IWV Rd SW and a nearby 3.0 acre property from County Residential (R) Zone to
County Agriculture (A). (CZ07-00001). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the Iowa City Housing Authority's
Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2007.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-140, APPROVING THE IOWA CITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the filing of an application with
the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY2008 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance and
Federal Transit Administration Funding.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-141, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY2008
IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
FUNDING.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2007 PCC Pavement Project -
Benton Street, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City
Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-142, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
2007 PCC PAVEMENT PROJECT - BENTON STREET, 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.
The Mayor stated he had a conflict of interest on items 9 and 10 and would be
abstaining. Mayor Pro tem Bailey now presiding. A public hearing was held on a resolution
adopting Iowa City's FY08 Annual Action Plan, which is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2006-2010
Consolidated Plan (City Steps), and authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan and all
necessary certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and
designating the City Manager as the authorized chief executive officer. The following
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individuals appeared: Sandy Pickup, 818 3rd Ave, Free Medical Clinic; Maryann Dennis,
Rochester Ave., The Housing Fellowship, 1700 S. First Ave.; Beth Koppes, 1528 California
Ave., Weatherby Neighborhood Association and Chris Harms, 2503 Aster Ave., Grant Wood
Neighborhood Association; Mark Patton, Executive Director of Iowa Valley Habitat; Laura
Dowd, 502 Kimball Rd., Executive Director and Robert Handler, 1338 Carroll St., Local Foods
Connection.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-143, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY08
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, WHICH IS A SUB-PARTOF IOWA CITY'S 2006-2010
CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE
CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from: Charlotte Walker; Mohammed Samuel Filali;
Kristin Clark Olivier; David Antin; and John Watson. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-144, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
. MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MULLIN
& LONERGAN ASSOCIATES FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS FOR
THE GREATER IOWA CITY METROPOLITAN AREA.
Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting and now presiding. Moved and seconded that
the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 07-4260 AMENDING TITLE 8, "POLICE
REGULATIONS", CHAPTER 8," POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD", SECTION 6,
ENTITLED "POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT TO THE BOARD; CITY MANAGER'S REPORT TO
THE BOARD", TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE ON GRANTING EXTENSIONS TO THE POLICE
CHIEF FOR GOOD CAUSE, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-145, DIRECTING SALE OF $8,870,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2007A.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-146, APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE
"PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT FUNDS. The following
individuals appeared: Michael Wright, Iowa City Neighborhood Council and Chair of the
Northside Neighborhood Association; Chris Harms, 2503 Aster Ave., Grant Wood
Neighborhood Association; Carl Klaus, 416 Reno St., Goosetown (Neighborhood
Association); Mindy Romero, 12 Hawthorne St., Glendale-Morningside Neighborhood
Association; Tract Hightshoe, 109 Amhurst, Washington Hills Neighborhood Association;
Sara Hamilton, 1207 Swisher St., Peninsula Neighborhood Association.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-147, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA AND THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY FOR JOINT USE OF THE HAWKEYE SOFTBALL COMPLEX.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-148, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE
OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER PLAZA
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TOWERS, LLC, AND TENANT J & E, INC. D/B/A FORMOSA ASIAN CUISINE, FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-149, APPROVING EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY
CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR
LANDFILL GAS, AIR AND WATER QUALITY MONITORING AT THE IOWA CITY
SANITARY LANDFILL.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-150, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEWTON ROAD WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-151, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 2007 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR WATER
MAIN PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-152, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 07-28
AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE U.S. HIGHWAY 6 & GILBERT STREET INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-153, APPROVING THE 2007-2008 DEER
MANAGEMENT ANNUAL PLAN, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 05-328, AND
APPROVING A REVISED LONG-TERM DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN. Moved and
seconded to amend the annual plan to remove bow hunting. The Mayor declared the motion
to amend carried.
Moved and seconded approving the appointment of Abigail Volland as the student
liaison from the University of Iowa Student Government (UISG) to the City Council May 1,
2007 until May 1,2008. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public discussion was held on an ordinance amending City Code Title 7, entitled Fire
Prevention and Protection, and Title 17, entitled Building and Housing to establish fire and life
safety requirements for new and existing Group A-2 Occupancies. The following individuals
appeared: Chuck Wolfe, 138 Dartmouth St., Iowa City Elks' Lodge; and Bart Sueppel, Solon,
LaCasa. Moved and seconded to continue the public discussion until May 14. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer until May 14 the ordinance amending City Code Title 7,
entitled Fire Prevention and Protection, and Title 17, entitled Building and Housing to
establish fire and life safety requirements for new and existing Group A-2 Occupancies. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the previous Board and Commission vacancies: Library Board of
Trustees for three vacancies to fill six year terms July 1, 2007 - July 1, 2013. Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2007; Housing & Community
Development Commission to fill an unexpired ending September 1, 2008; Human Rights
Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2009. Applications must be received
by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 30,2007.
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Moved and seconded to appoint Hans Hoerschelman, 337 West Benton St., to the
Telecommunications Commission to fill a three year term March 13,2007 - March 13,2010.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the following vacancies would be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment to fill an unexpired term plus a five-year term ending December 31,2011; Airport
Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,2011; Historic
Preservation Commission for one (1) Summit St District Rep, to fill three year terms March
29, 2007 - March 29, 2010. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six
publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ross Wilburn, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, CitYjlerk ~
SUb~cation - 5/9/07
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 1, 2007
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
Franklin, Long, Hightshoe, Rackis, Boothroy, Grier, Jensen, Rocca, Okerlund, Hennes,
O'Malley, Klingaman. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 07-36 & 07-37, Both Sides;
07 -38, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed Bicycle Month - May 2007, Iowa City Bicyclist Del Holland
accepting; Irving B. Weber Days: May 2007, Kara Logsden, Adult Services Coordinator for
the Iowa City Public Library, accepting.
Mayor Wilburn presented Certificates of Appreciation to UISG Council liaisons Austin
Baeth and Abigail Volland.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: April 16, Special Council Work Session; April 16, Special Council Formal
Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Board of
Adjustments - March 28, 2007; Historic Preservation Commission - March 8, 2007;
Airport Commission - March 8, 2007; Housing and Community Development
Commission - March 22, 2007; Airport Commission - March 28, 2007; Planning and
Zoning Commission - April 5, 2007; Parks and Recreation Commission - March 14,
2007; Telecommunications Commission - March 26, 2007; Senior Center Commission
- March 19,2007.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Not a Malfunction, Inc., dba Picador, 330 E.
Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Not a Malfunction, Inc., dba Picador, 330 E.
Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Jirsa's, LLC, dba Rick's Grille & Spirits,
1705 S. First Ave., Suite Q.; Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre, dba
Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St.; Transfer of Special Class C Liquor License for
Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St. to Riverside Festival Stage, Lower City Park.
(6/12/07 thru 7/15/07); RES. 07-135, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Not a
Malfunction, Inc., dba Picador, 330 E. Washington St.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 07-136, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
May 14, 2007 AMENDING THE FY2007 OPERATING BUDGET.
Resolutions: RES. 07-137, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE THEATRE THAT
ALLOWS THE SALE OF WINE AND BEER UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES IN
CITY PARK FROM JUNE 12,2007 THROUGH JULY 15, 2007; RES. 07-138,
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AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER UNIVERSITY
VIEW PARTNERS, AND TENANT TAKANAMI LLC D / B A TAKANAMI, FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 07-139, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A
MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 328
FAIRCHILD STREET EAST, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Changing a NO PARKING ANY TIME sign to a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER
sign on the south side of Jefferson Street west of Lucas Street; Erin Fleck regarding
Downtown Global Market; Jan Stewart regarding Bicyclists of Iowa City Trail Sign
Donation; John Stimmel regarding Police patrol; Bryan Swan regarding Racist UI
Republican Immigrant flag football; Fight Night letters from Leah Cohen(X2), Brian .
Flynn, [staff response included] and Jonathon Brinck; Michelle Vislisel regarding New
business in Solon; Jackie Baumhauer regarding Geese; Anne Wallace regarding
Communication to Council [staff response included]; Taxi Lanes letters from Leah
Cohen, Craig Gustaveson [Staff response included in Council packet]; Robert Hock
regarding New business venture [staff response included]; Andrew Dipilato regarding
Panhandling on the Ped Mall; Adam Walsh regarding 21 Ordinance; Andrew Bassman
regarding Emergency Vehicle Preemption Devices [staff responses included];
Smoking issue letters from Kerry Crow, Jason Hyde, Stephanie Kalant, Rachel
Rempfer, Kyle Sherlock, Matt Walters, Greg Zebrauskas; Parking issue letters from
Brian Harrigan, Brent Panther.
The Mayor repeated the public hearing set on amending the fiscal year 2007 operating
budget. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Senior Center Commissioner Jay Honohan updated Council on activities at the Center.
Karen Kubby and Glenn Siders reported on their meetings on affordable housing issues.
Dawn Newbill, Crisis Center, invited everyone to the Crisis Center breakfast Saturday, May 5,
at Parkview Church. Craig Gustaveson, President of the Downtown Association, appeared
and asked Council to reconsider use of commercial zones for taxicab parking after 5:00 PM
in the downtown area.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for May 14 on an
ordinance rezoning approximately 14.5 acres from Heavy Industrial (1-2) to General Industrial
(1-1) and rezoning approximately 36.65 acres to Planned Development Overlay/General
Industrial (OPD/I-1) for a Sensitive Areas Development Plan for property located north of Izaak
Walton Road east of Oakcrest Hill Road. (REZ07-00004). The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for May 14 on an
ordinance vacating a portion of the Hollywood Boulevard right-of-way located south of Highway
6 east of Broadway Street (VAC07-00001). PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 0.77 acres of
property located at 828 E. Washington Street from Neighborhood Stabilization Residential
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Conservation District Overlay (RNS-20/0CD) Zone to Planned Development
Overlay/Neighborhood Stabilization Residential/Conservation District Overlay (OPD/RNS-
20/0CD) lone (REl07-0003). Council Member Vanderhoef indicated she would be
abstaining due to a conflict of interest. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The
Mayor requested Council Members disclose ex parte communications, and none were
reported. Individual Council Members shared information. Chris Steffan, MMS Consultants,
appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance rezoning
approximately 0.77 acres of property located at 828 E. Washington Street from Neighborhood
Stabilization Residential Conservation District Overlay (RNS-20/0CD) Zone to Planned
Development Overlay/Neighborhood Stabilization Residential/Conservation District Overlay
(OPD/RNS-20/0CD) Zone (REZ07-0003), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by
Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Matthew Bulkeley, Knutson
Construction. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef
abstaining.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 07-4259 REZONING APPROXIMATELY 5.75 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED
ALONG A PORTION OF SOUTH GOVERNOR AND BOWERY STREETS FROM
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION RESIDENTIAL (RNS-12) ZONE TO MEDIUM DENSITY
SINGLE FAMILY (RS-8) ZONE. (REZ07 -00002), be voted on for final passage at this time.
PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey,
seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose ex parte communications, and
none were reported. Letter for Martha Greer and Suzanne Bentler noted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to approve a letter to the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors recommending approval of a rezoning from County Agriculture
(A) to County Residential (R) Zone for 3.0 acres of property located on the west side of
Kansas Ave SW, approximately 1/4 mile south of IWV Rd SW and a nearby 3.0 acre property
from County Residential (R) lone to County Agriculture (A). (Cl07-00001). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. PCD Director
Franklin present for discussion.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the Iowa City Housing Authority's
Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2007. Housing Administrator Rackis present for discussion.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-140, APPROVING THE
IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007.
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 the filing of an application with
the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY2008 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance and
Federal Transit Administration Funding. No one appeared.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-141, AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR FY200810WA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION FUNDING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2007 PCC Pavement Project -
Benton Street, 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 Correia, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-142, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2007 PCC PAVEMENT PROJECT - BENTON STREET,
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.
The Mayor stated he had a conflict of interest on items 9 and 10 and would be
abstaining. Mayor Pro tem Bailey now presiding. A public hearing was held on a resolution
adopting Iowa City's FY08 Annual Action Plan, which is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2006-2010
Consolidated Plan (City Steps), and authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan and all
necessary certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and
designating the City Manager as the authorized chief executive officer. The following
individuals appeared: Sandy Pickup, 818 3'd Ave, Free Medical Clinic; Maryann Dennis,
Rochester Ave., The Housing Fellowship, 1700 S. First Ave.; Beth Koppes, 1528 California
Ave., Weatherby Neighborhood Association and Chris Harms, 2503 Aster Ave., Grant Wood
Neighborhood Association; Mark Patton, Executive Director of Iowa Valley Habitat; Laura
Dowd, 502 Kimball Rd., Executive Director and Robert Handler, 1338 Carroll St., Local Foods
Connection. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence from:
Charlotte Walker; Mohammed Samuel Filali; Kristin Clark Olivier; David Antin; and John
Watson. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-143, ADOPTING IOWA
CITY'S FY08 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, WHICH IS A SUB-PARTOF IOWA CITY'S 2006-2010
CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE
CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0 Wilburn abstaining.
The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-144, AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND MULLIN & LONERGAN ASSOCIATES FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
MARKET ANALYSIS FOR THE GREATER IOWA CITY METROPOLITAN AREA. Affirmative
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roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion
carried.
Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting and now presiding. Moved by Vanderhoef,
seconded by Correia, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for
final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed
be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 07-4260
AMENDING TITLE 8, "POLICE REGULATIONS", CHAPTER 8," POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW
BOARD", SECTION 6, ENTITLED "POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT TO THE BOARD; CITY
MANAGER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD", TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE ON GRANTING
EXTENSIONS TO THE POLICE CHIEF FOR GOOD CAUSE, be voted on for final passage
at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-145, DIRECTING SALE
OF $8,870,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2007A. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-146, APPROVING
DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT
FUNDS. The following individuals appeared: Michael Wright, Iowa City Neighborhood
Council and Chair of the Northside Neighborhood Association; Chris Harms, 2503 Aster Ave.,
Grant Wood Neighborhood Association; Carl Klaus, 416 Reno St., Goosetown
(Neighborhood Association); Mindy Romero, 12 Hawthorne St., Glendale-Morningside
Neighborhood Association; Tract Hightshoe, 109 Amhurst, Washington Hills Neighborhood
Association; Sara Hamilton, 1207 Swisher St., Peninsula Neighborhood Association. PCD
Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-147, APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF
IOWA AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR JOINT USE OF THE HAWKEYE SOFTBALL
COMPLEX. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-148, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT
FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, LANDOWNER PLAZA TOWERS, LLC, AND TENANT J & E, INC. DIBIA FORMOSA
ASIAN CUISINE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-149, APPROVING
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD
R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR LANDFILL GAS, AIR AND WATER QUALITY
MONITORING AT THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-150, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEWTON ROAD WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT PROJECT to Tschiggfrie Excavating for $ 429,994.55. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-151, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 2007 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT
FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT to All American Concrete, Inc for $ 68,645.00. 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 adopt RES. 07-152, REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 07-28 AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS
NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE U.S. HIGHWAY 6 & GILBERT STREET
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott. Nays: Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 07-153, APPROVING THE
2007-2008 DEER MANAGEMENT ANNUAL PLAN, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 05-
328, AND APPROVING A REVISED LONG-TERM DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN. Moved by
Correia, seconded by Champion, to amend the annual plan to remove bow hunting.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion to amend
carried, 4/3, with the following voice vote: Ayes: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Wilburn. Nays:
Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended, 5/2,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion,
Correia. Nays: O'Donnell and Elliott.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, approving the appointment of Abigail
Volland as the student liaison from the University of Iowa Student Government (UISG) to the
City Council May 1, 2007 until May 1, 2008. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public discussion was held on an ordinance amending City Code Title 7, entitled Fire
Prevention and Protection, and Title 17, entitled Building and Housing to establish fire and life
safety requirements for new and existing Group A-2 Occupancies. HIS Director Boothroy,
Deputy Fire Chief Jensen, and Sr. Building Inspector Hennes present for discussion.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The following individuals appeared:
Chuck Wolfe, 138 Dartmouth St., Iowa City Elks' Lodge; and Bart Sueppel, Solon, LaCasa.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to continue the public discussion until May
14. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to defer until May 14 the ordinance amending
City Code Title 7, entitled Fire Prevention and Protection, and Title 17, entitled Building and
Housing to establish fire and life safety requirements for new and existing Group A-2
Occupancies. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
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The Mayor noted the previous Board and Commission vacancies: Library Board of
Trustees for three vacancies to fill six year terms July 1, 2007 - July 1, 2013. Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2007; Housing & Community
Development Commission to fill an unexpired ending September 1, 2008; Human Rights
Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2009. Applications must be received
by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 30,2007.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to appoint Hans Hoerschelman, 337 West
Benton St., to the Telecommunications Commission to fill a three year term March 13,2007 -
March 13,2010. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the following vacancies would be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment to fill an unexpired term plus a five-year term ending December 31,2011; Airport
Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,2011; Historic
Preservation Commission for one (1) Summit St District Rep, to fill three year terms March
29, 2007 - March 29, 2010. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six
publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
Council Member Vanderhoef reported on her lobbying efforts at the State House; and
thanked FAIR for inviting Michael Bodaken, President of the Housing Trust, to speak in Iowa
City.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey reminded citizens that Farmer's Market season begins May 2;
and the community meeting scheduled May 3 to discuss the Church and Dubuque Street
intersection.
Mayor Wilburn asked Council to bring their calendars to the next work session to
schedule staff evaluations.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting at 10:45 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
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MEMORANDU
Date: April 30, 2007
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 30, 2007, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG Rep: Baeth
Staff:
Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Robinson, Briggs, Franklin, Davidson, Rackis, Long,
Hightshoe, Klingaman, Logsden, Fowler, O'Malley
Tapes:
07-34 & 07-35, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
AGENDA ADDITION
Mayor Wilburn noted the addition of item 21A, motion to appoint Abigail Volland as UISG
Council liaison to the agenda. Majority concurred.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants, readvertise
Airport Zoning - no applicants, readvertise
Historic Preservation - no applicants, readvertise
Telecommunications - Hans Hoerschelman
CDSG HOME ALLOCATIONS [agenda item 9]
Mayor Wilburn stated he had a conflict of interest and would be abstaining on items 9 and 10.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey now presiding. Community Development Coordinator Long presented
information. Majority agreed to proceed.
PIN GRANTS [agenda item 13]
Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting. Neighborhood Services Coordinator Klingaman
presented information.
TRANSIT OVERVIEW
Parking & Transit Director Fowler and Transit Mgr. Logsden provided a power point
presentation (on file). Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion. Majority of Council
expressed an interest
. to provide bus service for Arts Fest, Jazz Fest, and the Hancher Anniversary;
. use JARC funds for extension of Manville Heights and North Dodge routes and after
hours cab service;
. use existing reserve fund for local match for 6 buses on order;
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. begin campaign for businesses to encourage employees to use transit to commute to
work.
STAFF ACTION: Summary memo provided in May 3 information packet. (Fowler &
Logsden)
TAXICAB PARKING [consent calendar item 3f(10)]
Council agreed to retain procedure, use of designated commercial loading zones from 5PM to
2AM for a couple more months. Council requested the number of tickets being issued for
parking in the taxicab designated area after 5PM; and a report of usage of the areas by the
taxicab companies. Council encouraged the Downtown Association playa bigger role in
education and suggested they meet with the taxicab companies.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 5c - public hearing... rezoning ... 828 E. Washington Street...
neighborhood stabilization residential/conservation district overlay zone). Council
Member Vanderhoef stated she would be abstaining.
2. Mayor Wilburn stated he would be abstaining from items 9 (CDBG HOME Allocations)
and 10 (contract with Mullin & Lonergan Associates for an affordable housing market
analysis for the Greater Iowa City metropolitan area.
3. (Agenda item # 19 - resolution repealing Resolution No. 07-28 ... Highway 6 and Gilbert
Street Intersection Improvement Project) Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for
discussion. Majority of Council requested that the alternative use of STP funds from
Highway 6 and Gilbert Street project be scheduled for the May 14 work session.
4. (Agenda item # 18 - resolution awarding contract... 2007 Pavement Replacement for
water main project) In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Manager stated the
Chamber of Commerce "Buy Here" campaign would not apply to capital improvement
bidding in accordance with State law.
5. (Agenda item # 20 - resolution approving the 2007-2008 Deer Management Plan ....and
approving a revised long term Deer Management Plan) In response to Council Member
Correia, a majority agreed to amend the Plan and delete bow hunting.
6. (Agenda item # 21 - amending City Code Title 7 ...A-2 Occupancies) Individual Council
Members raised issues regarding future restrictions on upstairs and basement bars, but
the majority agreed to wait and discuss at the formal meeting.
7. (Agenda item # 10- resolution. ..Affordable Housing Market Analysis...) In response to
Council Member Correia, the City Atty. stated the non discrimination clause in mentioned
in two sections, page 11 and page 13. Council Member Vanderhoef indicated her desire
to include some collection or analysis of lead based paint.
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8. (Consent Calendar # 4f(2) - correspondence... Erin Fleck... Downtown Global Market
...) Council Member Correia inquired as to the replacement of Tail's (grocery store) it he
downtown Hotel Vetro. Staff will follow up.
9. Council Member Correia inquired why an auto response wasn't being used for Council
email. Mayor Pro tern Bailey suggested some sort of protocol be developed.
10. (Consent Calendar # 4f(12) - correspondence ... Andrew Dipilato ... Panhandling on
the Ped Mall) Council Member Vanderhoef requested a brief update from Police on
panhandling activity on the Ped Mall.
11. (Consent Calendar # 4f(3) - correspondence... Jam Stewart... Iowa City trail sign
donation) Council Member Vanderhoef requested a thank you note be sent to BIC
(Bicyclist of Iowa City) for contributing to trail signage. Staff will follow up.
COUNCIL TIME
A. In response to Council Member Correia, the City Manager reported that recycling
containers are ordered for the parks and should be in place very soon.
B. In response to questions, the City Manager announced that Asst. City Atty. Goers had
won the name the compost City contest.
C. Council Member O'Donnell reported he had just discovered that you can not fish at the
new Sand Road gravel pit.
D. In response to City Clerk Karr, Council Members agreed to host the next joint meet of
County officials at 7:30 AM at the Johnson County Fair, Regina Food Booth, on
Wednesday, July 25.
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
Meeting adjourned 9:20 PM.