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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-06-05 Council minutes c:: 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 JUNE 5, 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, Booth roy, Craig, Davidson, Hennes, Grier, Rocca, Jensen. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 07-44, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed Arc of Johnson County Month - June 2007, Bill Reagan, Executive Director accepting. Colin Hennessey, President of the Board of Directors for the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation, presented a $100,000 check to the City as the fourth payment on their pledge of $1 M for helping with the Library expansion and remodeling in 2004. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, 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: May 14, Special Council Work Session; May 14, 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): Airport Commission - April 12, 2007; Board of Adjustment - March 28, 2007; Board of Adjustment - April 11, 2007; Planning and Zoning Commission - May 3, 2007; Senior Center Commission - April 17, 2007; Human Rights Commission - March 27, 2007; Telecommunications Commission - April 23, 2007; Youth Advisory Commission - April 25,2007. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Weeks-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of Foreign Wars dba Weeks-Van Eck Post #3949, 609 Highway 6 E; Class C Liquor Licel'1se for 808 Restaurant & Night Club, Inc., dba 808 Restaurant & Night Club, Inc., 121 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Dublin Underground, Inc., dba Dublin Underground, 5 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go#422, 513 S. Riverside Dr. Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 07-164, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 19,2007 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK AQUATIC CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions: RES. 07-165, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT EASEMENT AGREEMENT, SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND WATER MAIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR ACT MAIN CAMPUS, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07- Complete Description June 5, 2007 Page 2 166, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR LOT 1, B.D.!. THIRD ADDITION (ACT MCCARREL DISTRIBUTION CENTER), IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-167, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES FOR RENTAL OF TWO STORAGE BAYS WITHIN THE STORAGE BUILDING OWNED BYTHE CITY AND LOCATED AT 4213 SAND ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF STORING SCHOOL BUSSES, MATERIALS AND TOOLS; RES. 07-168, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE FOR BUSINESS PROPERTY WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR RENTAL OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY 4-H BUILDING FOR PURPOSES OF STORAGE OF CITY EQUIPMENT. Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign on the north side of Harlocke Street; 21 Only Ordinance letters from Michael Briggs and Wayne Lindsey, Brigett Richmond; Betty Proe regarding Homeless Shelters; Fight Night correspondence from Leah Cohen and Geoffrey Lauer; Dubuque and Church Street Intersection letters from Lisa Collier, Lowell Brandt, David Rust and Joy Smith; Tom Saterfiel regarding Sidewalk issue [Staff response included]; Petition signed by 195 people for Sunday Bus Service [submitted by Sherry Christoffer]; Jail Overcrowding letters from Scott Blackstock, Travis Cox, Ray Lakers, Kelly Martin(x2), Thomas O'Connor, Jerry Szymeczek, Gail White; Charles Hsu regarding Highway exit on Rohret Road [Staff response included]; Rod Sullivan regarding City deposits [Staff response included]; Dominic Liberatore regarding Complete streets policy; Susan Craig regarding Library Bus Debut; Taxi Stands in Downtown Iowa City letters from Craig Gustaveson, Mark Ginsberg; Carol Seydel regarding Tree removal from river [Staff response included]; Heather Sanderson regarding The Real 10 Act; Craig Gustaveson regarding Use of Sidewalks. The Mayor repeated the public hearing as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Monte Cox, 3915 Aspen Hills Dr. (Bettendorf), appeared regarding "Fight Night" at the Union Bar. Craig Gustaveson, President of the Downtown Association, 2603 E. Court St., requested Council rescind their earlier decision to restrict certain commercial loading zones to be taxi stands after 5PM; and requested Council consideration of chang:ing the ordinance to expand sidewalk days to four days. Majority of Council directed staff to prepare ordinance amendment to extend sidewalk days, and stated Council has requested additional information on the taxi stand matter and the item will be discussed at the June 18 work session. Mike Porter, 760 Forest Edge Dr. (Coralville), appeared regarding taxi stands in commercial loading zones. Mqved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for June 19, 2007 on an ordinance rezoning approximately 15.42 acres of land located south and west of Whispering Meadows drive from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to High Density Single Family Residential (RS-12) (REZ06-00025). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Complete Description June 5, 2007 Page 3 Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for June 19, 2007 on an ordinance rezoning approximately 34.86 acres of land located south and west of Whispering Meadows Drive from Medium density Single Family Residential' (RS-8) and High Density Single Family Residential (RS-12) to Planned Development Overlay 8 (OPD-8) and Planned Overlay 12 (OPD-12) (REZ06-00026). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 07-4262, VACATING A PORTION OF HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 AND EAST OF BROADWAY STREET (VAC07- 00001) (Sonic Burger) be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Dave Nordstrom. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a vacated six-foot (6') wide portion of right-of-way located along Hollywood Boulevard south of Highway 6 and east of Broadway Street to Nordstrom Oil Company (Sonic Burger). No one appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-169, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A VACATED SIX-FOOT (6') WIDE PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ALONG HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 AND EAST OF BROADWAY STREET TO NORDSTROM OIL COMPANY (Sonic Burger). A majority of Council requested that the $14,455.35 be set aside in a Housing Service Trust Account and appear as a separate line item in the budget in the future. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Correia, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion. Nays: Elliott. Absent: None. Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 07-4263, 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) 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 voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose ex parte communications, and none was reported. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by 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 Bailey, to Complete Description June 5, 2007 Page 4 accept correspondence from John Richards. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-170, ~PPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF PEPPERWOOD PLAZA, A SUBDIVISION OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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 Durable Pavement Marking Project 2007, 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 Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-171, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE DURABLE PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT 2007, 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. Asst. PCD Director Davidson 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 Bailey, that ordinance amending Title 1, Chapter 9- 3B of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa and amending the boundaries of certain voting precincts in Iowa City to reflect various boundary changes to the corporate limits of Iowa City, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by 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. 07-4264, AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTIITLED "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 voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending Title 9, entitled" Motor Vehicles and Traffic" to define the meaning of various pedestrian crossing signals, 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 Champion, to adopt RES. 07-172, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2007 PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT - BENTON STREET to Iowa Erosion Control, Inc. for $196,234.65. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Complete Description June 5, 2007 Page 5 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 and B Occupancies. His Director Booth roy, Deputy Fire Chief Jensen, and Sr. Building Inspector Hennes present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Leah Cohen, 1638 Teg Dr., owner of Bo James; Mike Porter, 760 Forest Edge Dr. (Coralville), owner of The Summit and One Eyed Jake's; Rebecca Neades, Chamber of Commerce; Ruadhri Brown, owner of Dublin Underground; Majority of Council agreed to amend the ordinance by deleting voice alarm systems and changing language in above and below ground establishments to remove the requirement to sprinkle the first floor at the level of egress. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to continue pubic discussion to June 19 (and schedule for June 18 work session). The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Correia. Nays: Elliott. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to June 19, 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 and B Occupancies. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Housing & Community Development Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms September 1, 2007 - September 1, 2010; Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1,2010; Police Citizens Review Board to fill a four-year term September 1,2007 - September 1,2011; Youth Advisory Commission for one vacancy (Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing) to fill an unexpired plus a two-year term ending December 31,2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, 2007. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence from Eric Berger and Sarah Ziegenhorn. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to appoint Florence Eji~ale, 2020 G Street, to the Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2009. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. 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 Correia, to appoint appoint Rebecca McMurray, 1904 Gleason Avenue, to the Housing & Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired ending September 1, 2008. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting. 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 appointment for a 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.] Complete Description June 5, 2007 Page 6 Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to re-appoint Mike O'Donnell to the SEATS Paratransit Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2009. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Correia noted the successful volunteer effort by the Youth Advisory Commission on having a table the past week-end at Arts Fest. Council Member Champion stated the request from the Downtown Association to extent sidewalk days does not reflect a change in practice but rather just the ordinance. Mayor Pro tem Bailey congratulated Summer of the Arts on the wonderful Arts Festival the previous week-end; and noted the passing of Helen Finken. Council Member Elliott acknowledged the long meeting and that Council and staff were tackling a perplexing problem; and wished Jim Rogers peace and courage. Mayor Wilburn offered condolences to the family of Professor Steve Fox; congratulated Summer of the Arts for the Arts Festival the previous week-end and stated he was looking forward to future events. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 9:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Membe:~resent. ~UJL~~ Ross Wilburn, Mayor - 77~A'~ K. K4A~ Marian K. Karr, City Clerk The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/14/07 Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. The Mayor proclaimed Great Garlic Mustard Challenge - May 14-20, 2007, Friends of Hickory Hill Park Board Member Sarah Walz accepting. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. 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 Shakespeare's, 819 S. First Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for EI Paso the Mexican Store, 609 Hollywood Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Tobacco Outlet Plus #537,923 S. Riverside Dr.; Class CA Beer Permit for Suburban bp AMOCO, 370 Scott Ct.; Class E Liquor License for 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 Planner regarding Installation of several Iowa City Transit bus stops for the Library Official Actions May 14, 2007 Page 2 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 Pug he 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. 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. A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating a portion of Hollywood Boulevard located south of Highway 6 and east of Broadway Street (VAC07- 00001). Glenn Siders, Southgate Development Services, PO Box 1907, appeared. Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating a portion of Hollywood Boulevard located south of Highway 6 and east of Broadway Street (VAC07- 00001), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 14.5 acres from Heavy Industrial(l-2) to General Industrial (1-1) and rezoning approximately 36.65 acres to Planned Development Overlay/Generallndustrial (OPDII-1) and approving a Sensitive Areas Development Plan for property located north of Izaak Walton Road east of Oakcrest Hill Road. (REZ07-00004). Moved and seconded that the 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) and approving a Sensitive Areas Development Plan for property located north of Izaak Walton Road east of Oakcrest Hill Road. (REZ07-00004), be given first vote. 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 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- 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), 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. Official Actions May 14, 2007 Page 3 Moved and seconded 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. A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2007 Operating Budget. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-158, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to approve Continuing Disclosure Certificate authorizing and providing for the issuance of $8,870,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007A, and levying a tax to pay said bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-160, APPROVING THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PUBLIC ART PROJECT AT THE ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER. Mayor Wilburn stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting. Mayor Pro tem Bailey presiding. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded 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. 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. Official Actions May 14, 2007 Page 4 Moved and seconded 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. 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 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 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. Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 9:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department. s/Ross Wilburn, Mayor s/Marian K.. Karr, C~Clerk SU~~blication ~~. ~uL- 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 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 Complete Description May 14, 2007 Page 2 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 (VAC07- 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. Complete Description May 14, 2007 Page 3 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-2010CD) 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 pr~sent. 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. Complete Description May 14, 2007 Page 4 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 Complete Description May 14, 2007 Page 5 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 Council Members present. Ross Wilburn, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk j ~ .L -~= -~... ~~ai~~ ~~~=.~ ..,.. ... CITY OF IOWA CITyGm: MEMORANDUM Date: May 14, 2007 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, May 14, 2007, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse, Franklin, Davidson, Yapp, Knoche, Panos, O'Malley Tapes: 07-39, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director presented information on the following items: A. VACATING A PORTION OF HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 AND EAST OF BROADWAY STREET (VAC07- 00001) (Sonic) B. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 5, 2007 TO CONSIDER THE CONVENY ANCE 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) E. APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF PEPPERWOOD PLAZA, A SUBDIVISION OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. PCD Franklin requested this item be deferred to June 5, as paperwork is not in order. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Library Board of Trustees - John Kenyon, Michael Cohen and reappoint Mary New DUBUQUE AND CHURCH STREET INTERSECTION (Consent Calendar # 3g(7)) Asst. PCD Director Davidson and Sr. Civil Engr. Panos presented information, and reported on the community meeting held May 3. Majority of Council agreed to proceed with Option "C", widening the northwest corner radius for the bus movement, as a locally funded project. STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined, schedule JCCOG analysis of other suggestions raised at the community meeting. (Davidson) Council Work Session May 14, 2007 Page 2 REALLOCATION OF SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP) FUNDS (IP2 of 5/10 Information Packet) Asst. PCD Director Davidson and City Engr. Knoche presented information. Majority of Council agreed to support funding # 4 - Iowa River Corridor Trail Bridge at Butler Bridge ($600,000) and # 1 - Lower Muscatine Road reconstruction ($2.6 million) STAFF ACTION: Public Works Director Fosse and City Engr. Knoche to take recommendation to next JCCOG meeting. (Fosse, Knoche) TRAIL GAPS Asst. Transportation Planner Yapp delivered a power point presentation (on file). STAFF ACTION: Prepare list of projects and cost estimates. (Yapp) Meeting recessed until after the formal meeting, 6:50 PM.* OLD BUS DEPOT URBAN ENVIROMENT AL ACCORDS AGENDA ITEMS COUNCIL TIME SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS * NOTE: Due to the lateness of the formal meeting the work session was not held after the formal meeting.