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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 24, 2007
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Pro tem Bailey
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef. Absent: Wilburn. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Hennes,
Davidson, Hightshoe, Morris, Briggs, Rackis, Trueblood. Council minutes tape recorded on
Tape 07-56, Side 2, Tape 07-57, Sides 1 & 2.
The Mayor Pro tem proclaimed Persons with Disabilities Day - July 28, 2007; Keith
Ruff, Peer Coordinator, Everet Conner Center accepting; Community Development Week -
July 30 - August 5,2007, Housing and Community Development Commission Vice Chair
Brian Richman accepting.
Moved by Champion, 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: July 9, Special Council Work Session; July 10, 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): Animal
Care Task Force - May 24,2007; Animal Care Task Force - June 14, 2007; Board of
Appeals - June 4,2007; Historic Preservation Commission - May 31,2007; Historic
Preservation Commission - June 12,2007; Police Citizens Review Board - May 7,
2007; Youth Advisory Commission - May 30, 2007.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. .New:
Special Class C Liquor License for JJG, LLC, dba T.Spoons, 301 E. Market St.,
Temporary Five Day Class B Beer Permit for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, Inc., dba
Iowa City Fall Fun Festival Tent A, 2140 Rochester Ave.(August 30 - September 3,
2007), Temporary Five Day Class B Beer Permit for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, Inc.,
dba Iowa City Fall Fun Festival Tent B, 2140 Rochester Ave.(August 30 - September
3, 2007), Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, Inc., dba Iowa City Fall
Fun Festival, 2140 Rochester Ave., Special Class C Liquor License for P & M
Restaurant, Inc., dba Sushi Papa, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd. Renewal: Class C Liquor
License for Field House Company, Inc., dba Field House, 111 E. College St., Class C
Liquor License for Chackalackal, Inc., dba One Twenty Six, 126 E. Washington St.,
Class C Liquor License for High Energy Food Concepts, Inc., dba Martini's, 127 E.
College St., Outdoor Service Area for High Energy Food Concepts, Inc., dba Martini's,
127 E. College St., Class C Beer Permit for Kmart Corporation dba Big Kmart, 901
Hollywood Blvd. RES. 07-206, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Iowa City Fall Fun
Festival, Inc., dba Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2140 Rochester Ave. and Field House
Company, Inc., dba Field House, 111 E. College St.
Resolutions: RES. 07-207, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A
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MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1526 ABER AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 07-208, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM REGIME FOR LOT 10, LONGFELLOW MANOR
CONDOMINIUMS; RES. 07-209, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A DECLARATION OF
CONDOMINIUM REGIME FOR LOT 11, LONGFELLOW MANOR CONDOMINIUMS.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 07-210, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
AUGUST 21,2007, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 960 LONGFELLOW PLACE; RES. 07-211, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING FOR AUGUST 21,2007, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 962 LONGFELLOW COURT; RES. 07-212, SETTING
PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 21,2007, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 983 LONGFELLOW PLACE; RES. 07-213,
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 21,2007, ON A PROPOSAL TO
CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 985 LONGFELLOW COURT;
RES. 07-214, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 21,2007 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF NAPOLEON PARK RESTROOM AND CONCESSION
BUILDING, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of a
NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on Kimball Avenue; Acting Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign on George Street; Cornell
Avenue letters from Claire Black-Hanson, David & Colleen Kane, Allen Stroh [Staff
response included]; Peter Hansen regarding Yes to Destiny [response from Mayor
Wilburn included]; Storm water concern on Sandusky Drive and Briar Drive letters from
David Dickey, Tom and Francine Jacobs; David Smith regarding Curbside Recycling
[staff response included]; B. Jane Davis regarding Utility bill question [staff response
included]; Charlotte Walker regarding Thank you; Judy Pfohl regarding Thank you for
your support of Ty'n Cae Neighborhood; Geoff O'Connor regarding RSYC Press
Release; Katie DeVries regarding Quicker Access to Assault Alerts.
The Mayor Pro tem repeated public hearings as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Wilburn absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Craig Gustaveson, President of the Downtown Association, thanked Council for
listening and removing the taxi stand in the loading zones and for changing the ordinance to
allow the expanded sidewalk sales; and acknowledged the 21 years of service by retiring City
Manager Steve Atkins.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, to set a public hearing for August 21, 2007
on a resolution to amend the Northeast District Plan to integrate a large institutional property
into the plan for the Lindemann Hills Neighborhood (St. Patrick's) north of the public square
along Lower West Branch Road. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for August 21,
2007 on a resolution for a voluntary annexation of 14 acres of land owned by Henrietta Miller
and 1.89 acres of land owned by the City of Iowa City located north of Lower West Branch
Road, Brentwood Drive, and Broadmoor Lane (St. Patrick's). The Mayor Pro tem declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to set a public hearing for August 21,
2007 on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 14 acres of land from County
Residential (R) to Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) and approximately 1.89
acres of land from County Residential (R) to Neighborhood Public (P-1) located north of
Lower West Branch Road, Brentwood Drive, and Broadmoor Lane (REZ07 -00010) (St.
Patrick's). The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
Public hearings were held on ordinances conditionally 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) and conditionally 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 Development Overlay 12 (OPD-12) (REZ06-00026). The Mayor Pro tem
requested that Council Members disclose ex parte communications. Individual Council
Members shared information, and expressed their views. PCD Director Davidson present for
discussion. Steve Gordon, AM Management, appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, that the ordinances [conditionally 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) and conditionally 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 Development Overlay 12 (OPD-12) (REZ06-
00026)] be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The
Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance rezoning
approximately 2.35 acres of property located at 802 S. Clinton Street from Intensive
Commercial (CI-1) Zone to Neighborhood Public (P-1) Zone (REZ07-00009) (Johnson
County), be given second vote. The Mayor Pro tem requested that Council Members
disclose ex parte communications, and none were disclosed. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Correia abstaining, Wilburn absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance vacating a portion of
Court Street right-of-way between Clinton Street and Capitol Street (VAC07-00003), be given
second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-215, INTENT TO
CONSIDER THE PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF THE VACATED PORTION OF COURT
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN CLINTON STREET AND CAPITOL STREET, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID PROPOSED CONVEYANCE FOR AUGUST 21,
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2007. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared
the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest an agreement to lease city property along the Iowa River in Terrell Mill Park for
construction, operation and maintenance of a boat house and dock to the board of regents,
State of Iowa for the benefit of the University of Iowa and a memorandum of understanding
between the City of Iowa City and the University of Iowa for the boathouse facility. No one
appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-216, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT TO LEASE
CITY PROPERTY ALONG THE IOWA RIVER IN TERRELL MILL PARK FOR
CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A BOAT HOUSE AND DOCK TO
THE BOARD OF REGENTS, STATE OF IOWA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY
OF IOWA AND A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR THE BOATHOUSE FACILITY. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
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. 07-4269, AMENDING TITLE 4, ENTITLED" ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES" TO
PROHIBIT POSSESSION OF OPEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn
absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded
by Correia, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the ordinance
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 07-4270, AMENDING TITLE
8, ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "MISCELLANEOUS
OFFENSES," BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 9, ENTITLED "AMATEUR FIGHTING AND
BOXING" TO PROHIBIT AMATEUR FIGHTING AND BOXING AT ESTABLISHMENTS
THAT ARE LICENSED TO SERVE ALCOHOL, be passed and adopted. Moved by
Champion, seconded by Correia, to amend the ordinance by excluding USA sanctioned
boxing. The following individuals appeared: Marcus Perkins, 411 S. Scott Blvd. and Adam
Pollack, 220 River St. #2A.lndividual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
Pro tem declared the amendment defeated, 3/3, with the following division of voice vote:
Ayes: Correia, Vanderhoef, Champion. Nays: O'Donnell, Elliott, Bailey. Absent: Wilburn.
Affirmative roll call vote on original motion unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor Pro
tem declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from Andy Knebel, Teresa Larson, Adam Meyer, Cindy Parsons, Dave
Parsons, Doug Parsons, Adam Pollack, Madison Adams, Emily Klinefelter, and Joel Brown.
The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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 allow
sidewalk cafes to encompass raised planters in City Plaza under limited circumstances, be
given second consideration. The following individuals appeared: Atty. John Beasley, rep.
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Don Stalkfleet; Craig Gustaveson, rep. Downtown Association; Michael Dillon, Pop's Italian
Beef; Rep. of It's Brothers Bar & Grill; Mike Porter, The Summit and One Eyed Jake's; Brian
Flynn, Joe's Place and Donnelly's Downtown; Jay Guyson; Ofer Savana; and Jim
Mondanaro, The Saloon. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to defer indefinitely. The Mayor Pro tem declared the
motion carried, 4/2, with the following show of hands: Ayes: Elliott, Vanderhoef, Bailey,
Correia. Nays: O'Donnell, Champion. Absent: Wilburn. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded
by Correia, to accept correspondence from Brian Flynn, Jim Mondanaro, Thomas Dean,
Debbie Cowherd, Cat Fribley, Geoffrey Lauer, Cara Hall, Juliet Reid, Analiese Bendorf, lise
Bendorf, and Michael Crane. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Wilburn absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to defer indefinitely the resolutions
rescinding Resolution No. 06-16 and adopting a fee schedule and deposit requirements for
use of public right-of-way for sidewalk cafes and the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign
and the City Clerk to attest a license agreement for temporary use of public right-of-way
among the City of Iowa City, landowner Maureen Mondanaro, and tenant Saloon of Iowa
City, I.C. d/b/a The Saloon for a sidewalk cafe. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-217, AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE GRAND AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-218, TO ADOPT THE
IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S AMENDED PUBLIC HOUSING ADMISSIONS AND
CONTINUED OCCUPANCY POLICY (ACOP). Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted, 4/2, with the following division of
roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Bailey, Correia.
Abstaining: Wilburn.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-219, APPROVING
FUNDING FOR LA REYNA, INC. FROM IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACT AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND SUBMIT ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT. Alex Castilo appeared. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution
adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Correia, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Bailey, Champion. Nays: Elliott. Absent: Wilburn.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-220, AUTHORIZING
THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE COURT HILL TRAIL PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn
absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-221, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NEUMANN
MONSON PC TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE SENIOR
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CENTER ADA RESTROOM RENOVATION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-222, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK AQUATIC
CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT to Geisler Brothers Co., Dubuque, Iowa for a
total amount of $310,542.00 (including Alternate A). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Wilburn absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-223, AMENDING
THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE TRANSIT DIVISION OF THE PARKING AND
TRANSIT DEPARTMENT BY INCREASING THREE MAINTENANCE WORKER I -
TRANSIT POSITIONS FROM .75 TO FULL TIME POSITIONS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-224, CONCERNING
MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION'S 2007 UPDATING OF RATES FOR
BASIC CABLE SERVICES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The
Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 07-4271, 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, be
passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor
Pro tem declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-225, APPROVING
FIRE AND LIFE-SAFETY IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM FOR EXISTING A-2 AND B
OCCUPANCIES WITH AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DIVISION LICENSE (ABDL).
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Wilburn absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-226, APPROVING
SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM, to Bob & Heidi Thurnhorst for $29,654.82. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Vanderhoef, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: Re-appoint Brian Richman, 230 S yth Avenue and Holly Jane Hart,
228 S. Summit #C6 to the Housing & Community Development Commission for two
vacancies to fill three-year terms September 1,2007 - September 1,2010 and appoint
Charles Drum, 1136 Franklin Street to the Housing & Community Development Commission
for one vacancy to fill three-year terms September 1, 2007 - September 1, 2010; appoint
Newman Abuissa, 1428 Buresh Avenue, to the Human Rights Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending January 1,2010; appoint Don King, 373 N. 1st Avenue, to The Police
Citizens Review Board to fill a four-year term September 1, 2007 - September 1, 2011. The
Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence from Kristi Lohmeier, Brian
Braun. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
The Mayor Pro tem noted following vacancies would be readvertised: Airport Zoning
Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term plus a five-year term ending December 31,2011;
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Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,2011;
Historic Preservation Commission for (1) Summit St District Rep, to fill three year terms
March 29, 2007 - March 29, 2010; Youth Advisory Commission for one vacancy (Age 15 to
17 on the date of filing) for an unexpired plus a two-year term ending December 31,2009.
[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.]
The Mayor Pro tem noted the previously announced vacancy for Human Rights
Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2010. Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 15, 2007.
Former Mayor Ernie Lehman thanked retiring City Manager Steve Atkins for his 21
years of service to the community.
Council Member Correia noted correspondence regarding removal of benches around
the Old Capitol Town Center bus area, and requested further information. Staff will report
back. In response to Correia, the City Manager acknowledged the establishment of a
housing trust account and stated he would confirm.
Council Member Champion stated she would miss retiring City Manager Atkins.
Council Member O'Donnell thanked retiring City Manager Atkins for making Iowa City
a better place to live.
Council Member Vanderhoef stated she appreciated all of retiring City Manager Atkins
support over the years and wished him well on his next career and the rest of his life.
Council Member Elliott said he had received a complaint regarding the condition of the
vacant lot where St. Patrick's church once stood, and asked if it could be cleaned up; and
echoed comments regarding retiring City Manager Atkins.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey acknowledged the years of service and leadership of retiring
City Manager Atkins and announced that a resolution is being prepared for Council's August
21 agenda officially naming the entrance into the Iowa City Treatment Plant "Atkins Drive".
Retiring City Manager stated he would miss "it", stating he was retiring just short of
attending 2,000 Council meetings.
City Attorney Dilkes stated she and the City Manager had a great working relationship
and she had appreciated working with him for the past ten years.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 9:00 p.m. The
Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unani sly, 6/0 all Cou '1 Members present.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: July 9,2007
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, July 9,2007,6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG Rep: Volland
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Trueblood, Yapp, Davidson, Craig, Goodman, Severson
Tapes: 07-51, Both Sides; 07-52, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
ADDITION TO CONSENT CALENDAR
Majority agreed to add 2d(2) setting of a public hearing for July 24 on intent to enter into
an agreement to lease city property along the Iowa River in Terrell Mill Park for
construction, operation and maintenance of a boat house and dock to the Board of
Regents, State of Iowa for the benefit of the University of Iowa.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 10 - resolution authorizing ... agreement between Greenplay .... City of
Iowa City... consulting services to complete a comprehensive parks, recreation, and
trails master plan) In response to Council Member Correia, Parks & Recreation Director
Trueblood indicated a representative from the Youth Advisory Commission could be
considered on the Advisory Committee.
2. (Consent Calendar Addition # 2d(2) - setting public hearing... agreement to lease city
property along the Iowa River in Terrell Mill Park... boat house and dock to the Board of
Regents, State of Iowa for the benefit of the University of Iowa) In response to Mayor
Pro tem Bailey, Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood stated a presentation is planned
on the project at the work session 0 July 23, prior to action on the agreement July 24.
[Agenda item discussion continued later in meeting]
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Davidson presented information on the following item:
B. VACATING A PORTION OF COURT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN CLINTON
STREET AND CAPITOL STREET. (VAC07-00003)
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COMPLETE STREETS POLICY (Aaenda item # 12)
Asst. Transportation Planner Yapp present for discussion. Majority agreed to proceed as
outlined.
UPDATE ON JOINT EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER (IP2 of July 5 Info Packet)
Mayor Pro tem Bailey facilitated discussion.
EXTEND THE DREAM FUNDING (IP3 of July 5 Info Packet)
Mayor Wilburn left the table due to a conflict of interest, Mayor Pro tem Bailey now presiding.
JCCOG Human Services Coordinator Severson present for discussion. After discussion a
majority agreed to proceed as outlined.
STAFF ACTION: Staff will develop an agreement for the funding and initiate semi annual
payments ($2500.) - Oct 07 and March 08; and also complete a budget carryover for
$5,000 from FY 07 contingency fund to cover this request. (Severson)
ANIMAL SHELTER POLICIES
Mayor Wilburn now presiding. Animal Services Division Supervisor Goodman presented
information on the operations of the Shelter and distributed a fact sheet.
FARMERS MARKET PARKING
Council Member Correia requested that the City Hall lot be available for Farmers Market parking
on Saturday mornings. The City Manager reported the difficulties with car storage parking on
weekends, and the problems with no enforcement or free parking on Saturdays in the lot. After
discussion a majority directed staff to put up a sign on indicating Farmers Market parking from
7:30 AM to 11 :30 AM on Saturdays.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined.
AGENDA ITEMS (continued)
2. (Agenda item # 16 - Resolution authorizing... lease agreement... State Board of
Regents... University of Iowa for the lease of commercial space in the Iowa City Public
Library) Library Director Craig present for discussion.
3. (Agenda item # 9 - ordinance amending Title 10 ... use for sidewalk cafes... to allow...
cafes to encompass raised planters in the City Plaza under certain circumstances) In
response to Council Member Elliott, City Atty. Dilkes stated the planters were City
property and not the property of abutting businesses.
4. (Agenda item # 13 - resolution authorizing... installation of speed humps on Kimball
Road between N. Governor Street and Whiting Avenue) City Atty. Dilkes stated this was
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her street and she would not be available for legal advice. PCD Director Davidson
present for discussion, and indicated that if a majority is interested in scheduling another
discussion on the traffic calming policy itself he would do so.
5. (Agenda item # 7 - ordinance amending Title 8 ... Amateur Fighting and Boxing" to
prohibit... at establishments that are licensed to serve alcohol) Council Member
Vanderhoef indicated an interest to amend the ordinance to allow US Boxing Sanctioned
events.
6. (Agenda item # 5 - ordinance amending Title 4 ... to prohibit possession of open
alcoholic beverages in public property) In response to Mayor Pro tern Bailey, the City
Attorney explained that the current ordinance does not specify that the container had to
be open or unsealed and this clarifies the language.
7. (Agenda item # 19 - ordinance amending... Title 7 ... Fire and Life Saving
Requirements for new or existing group A-2 and B occupancies) In response to Council
Member Vanderhoef, City Clerk and Asst. City Manager Helling clarified that emails to
Council should include full last names.
8. (Consent Calendar # 2f(1 0) - Peninsula Neighborhood Development) In response to
Council Member Vanderhoef, PCD Director Davidson requested that the item be
referred back to staff to work with the developer and respond back to Council.
9. (Agenda item # 15 - resolution authorizing City Manager to award Public Improvements
contracts, execute said contracts authorize work and approve contractors performance
and payment bonds for... projects pursuant to Iowa Code Section 26.14) In response to
Council Member Elliott, City Atty. Dilkes outlined recently passed legislation.
10. (Agenda item # 11 - Resolution approving funding for Discerning Eye... from Iowa
City's Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Fund ...) Mayor
Wilburn left the table due to conflict of interest. Mayor Pro tern Bailey now presiding.
Council Member Elliott raised concerns regarding failure to disclose bankruptcy
information.
11. Mayor Wilburn now presiding (Consent Calendar # 2c - Permit motions...) Council
Member Correia requested an update on number of Paula's, noting that reports were
routinely given; and requested information on checks of sales to minors in convenience
stores
12. (Consent Calendar # 4f(4) - correspondence from George Gusick, Sr. regarding Patron
assaulted at Brothers Bar) The City Manager stated the incident is being investigated
and a report will be forth coming.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Correia noted the recent newsletter from Springsted (Financial
Advisors) on a symposium for the public sector in Kansas City and questioned City
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participation. The City Manager stated most financial advisors do these type of
presentations and staff does attend selectively.
2. Council Member Vanderhoef indicated she had applications for leadership training
grants and/or scholarships from the National League of Cities for anyone interested.
3. Council Member Champion questioned the status of the study on parking issues on
Dubuque Street, noting the Councilors Elliott and O'Donnell were designated as Council
representatives. Neither Councilor stated they had received any information on a
meeting.
4. Council Member Champion noted no use of the two commercial loading zones on Iowa
Avenue are not being used, and asked for discussion at an upcoming work session.
JOINT MEETING (IP4 of July 5 Info Packet)
Majority agreed to move the meeting to 4:30 PM on Wednesday, August 22.
STAFF ACTION: Notify other jurisdictions of date change. (Karr)
FALL MEETING SCHEDULE (IP5 of July 5 Info Packet)
Majority agreed to the meeting schedule outlined but with two modifications:
Rescheduling November 19 and 20 to November 26 and 27
Meetings in December to be December 10 and 11 only
STAFF SCHEDULE: Revised memo included in July 12 information packet. (Karr)
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
Meeting adjourned 8: 11 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/10/07
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.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and add Item 2d(2) setting a
public hearing for July 24,2007, to consider the intent to enter into an agreement to lease city
property along the Iowa River in Terrell Mill Park for construction of a Boat House and Dock
to the Board of Regents, State of Iowa for the benefit of the University of Iowa and to delete
from Consent Calendar Item 2d(1) setting a public hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimate of cost for the construction of Napoleon Park restroom and concession
building:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. June 18, Regular Council Work Session; June 19, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete; July 2, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; July 2,
Special Council Work Session.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Parks and
Recreation Commission - May 9,2007; Historic Preservation Commission - May 17,
2007; Telecommunications Commission - May 21,2007; Planning and Zoning
Commission - June 7, 2007; Public Library Board of Trustees - May 24, 2007; Human
Rights Commission - May 22,2007; Public Art Advisory Committee - May 3,2007.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Vito's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Vito's, 118 E. College St.;
Class C Liquor License for J & E, Inc., dba Formosa Asian Cuisine, 241 E. College St.;
Class C Liquor License for Etre, LLC, dba Etc., 118 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor
License for pub Gal, Inc., dba IC Uglys, 210 N. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for
I.C. Mill Associates, LLC, dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; Outdoor Service
Area for I.C. Mill Associates, LLC, dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; Class C
Beer Permit for FAP Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's East, 2303 Muscatine Ave. Class
E Liquor License for Hartig Drug Company, Inc., dba Hartig Drug Store #10, 701
Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart
#3,2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba
Deli Mart #5,206 E. Benton St.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba
Deli Mart #1, 525 Highway 1 West; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc.,
dba Deli Mart #2,1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.; RES. 07-188, TO ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT; RES. 07-189, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 07-190, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JULY 24, 2007, TO CONSIDER THE INTENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO
LEASE CITY PROPERTY ALONG THE IOWA RIVER IN TERRELL MILL PARK FOR
CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A BOAT HOUSE AND
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DOCK TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS, STATE OF IOWA FOR THE BENEFIT OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.
Resolutions: RES. 07-191, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BY THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY WITH JOHNSON COUNTY PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; RES. 07-192, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
FILING OF AN APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A
GRANT UNDER SECTIONS 5307, 5309, 5310, 5316, AND 5317 OF CHAPTER 49,
U.S. CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOR FY2007 TRANSIT OPERATING
AND/OR CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY
MANAGER AS THE CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AND PROCESS
SAID APPLICATION; RES. 07-193, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING AN
AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE, AND A MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1153 -1155 HOTZ AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-194,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
PARTIAL RELEASE OF MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2814
IRVING AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-195, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS
REGARDING EIGHT CONDITIONAL GRANT AGREEMENTS AND FOUR
PROMISSORY NOTES, FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 8,11,16,19,24,27,32,
35 CONEFLOWER COURT, 2160-2162 TAYLOR DRIVE, 913-913 % NORTH
GOVERNOR STREET, 424 AND 441 DOUGLASS COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
07-196, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2438 NEVADA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1)
Iowa City Transit BUS STOP sign; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Removal of taxicab stands on Iowa Avenue and Washington Street in the Central
Business District; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of NO
PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS signs with ARROWS in the 600 block of E. Davenport
Street; George Gusick, Sr. regarding Patron assaulted at Brothers Bar [staff response
included]; Kathleen Anderson regarding Towing Policy [staff response included]; Josh
Thomas regarding Taser approval; Sara O'Leary regarding Thank you for festival
grounds improvements in Lower City Park; Mike Missen regarding Make Iowa City a
greener city; Hudson Francis regarding Marijuana laws in Iowa City; Peninsula
Neighborhood Development letters from Barry Kemper[staff response included], Gwen
Johnson-TEAM, Alan Swanson; Irene Klinzman regarding Mediacom; Alex Pop
regarding Fireworks.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor and Council proclaimed Friday, July 27,2007, as Steve Atkins Day in Iowa
City and invited the community to a reception that day from 2-4:30 PM thanking retiring City
Manager Steve Atkins for his 21 years with the City.
Tom Jacobs, 1132 Briar Drive, presented a petition requesting action on storm water
problems on Sandusky and Briar Drives, and a DVD of the evening of June 22. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence (DVD will be in the office of the City Clerk until August 1
and then returned to Mr. Jacobs.) The Mayor declared the motion carried. Francine Jacobs,
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1132 Briar Drive, presented pictures and book regarding storm water problems on June 22.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 2.35 acres of
property located at 802 S. Clinton Street from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) Zone to
Neighborhood Public (P-1) Zone (REZ07-00009). Atty. Andy Chappell, representing Johnson
County, appeared.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning approximately 2.35 acres of
property located at 802 S. Clinton Street from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) Zone to
Neighborhood Public (P-1) Zone (REZ07-00009), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating a portion of Court Street right-of-
way between Clinton Street and Capitol Street (VAC07-00003).
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating a portion of Court Street right-of-way
between Clinton Street and Capitol Street (VAC07-00003), be given first vote. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Public hearings were held on ordinances conditionally 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) and ordinance conditionally 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 Development Overlay 12 (OPD-12) (REZ06-00026). The following
individuals appeared: Steve Gordon, AM Management, developer for the property; Dan
Terrell, 133 Stanwyck Dr.; Majority of Council indicated they supported a 50/50 split on road
costs. Moved and seconded to continue public hearings to July 24. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer first consideration of both ordinances to July
24. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 4, entitled "Alcoholic
Beverages" to prohibit possession of open alcoholic beverages on public property, be given
first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on
for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 07-
4267, AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC WAYS
AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL USE OF SIDEWALKS,"
SECTION 4, ENTITLED "TEMPORARY USE OF SIDEWALK PERMITS" TO INCREASE
THE DURATION OF THE TEMPORARY SIDEWALK PERMITS FROM THREE (3) DAYS TO
FOUR (4 ) DAYS, 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 that the ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police
Regulations," Chapter 5, entitled "Miscellaneous Offenses," by adding a new Section 9,
entitled "Amateur Fighting and Boxing" to prohibit amateur fighting and boxing at
establishments that are licensed to serve alcohol, be given second vote. Adam Pollack, 220
River St., appeared. The Mayor declared the original motion on second consideration
carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Monte Cox, Michael Crane,
Adam Pollack, and Kenneth Buffington. 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
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passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 07-
4268, AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC WAYS
AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 11, ENTITLED "FARMER'S MARKET," TO ALLOW
FARMERS MARKET VENDORS TO PREPARE AND SELL FOOD IN CHAUNCEY SWAN
PARK, 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 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 allow sidewalk cafes to encompass raised
planters in City Plaza under limited circumstances, be given first vote. The Mayor declared
the original motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-197, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN GREENPLAY, LLC OF
BROOMFIELD, COLORADO AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR CONSULTING
SERVICES TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE PARKS, RECREATION AND TRAILS
MASTER PLAN.
Mayor Wilburn had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting. Mayor
Pro tem Bailey presiding. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-198, APPROVING
FUNDING FOR DISCERNING EYE, INC. FROM IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
AND SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-199, ADOPTING A COMPLETE STREETS
POLICY FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 07-
109. Mark Wyatt, Executive Director of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-200, AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF
SPEED HUMPS ON KIMBALL ROAD BETWEEN N. GOVERNOR STREET AND WHITING
AVENUE. The following individuals appeared: Robin Lindenboom, 700 Kimball Rd.; Kirk
Phillips, 532 Kimball Rd.; Zach Goldsmith, 721 Kimball Rd.; Diane Funk, 520 Kimball Rd.;
Randy Ferguson, 712 Kimball Rd.; and Andy Long, 703 Kimball Ave. Moved and seconded
to accept correspondence from Anita Hutton, Don Madsen, Sarah and Scott Hansen, Tom
Saterfiel, and Barb McFarland. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-201, 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 MARC
MOEN, ET AL, AND TENANT LINN STREET CAFE, INC. D/B/A LINN STREET CAFE, FOR
A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-202, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO
AWARD PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS, EXECUTE SAID CONTRACTS,
AUTHORIZE WORK AND APPROVE CONTRACTOR'S PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT
BOND FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE SECTION
26.14(2007).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-203, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE BOARD OF
REGENTS FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR THE
LEASE OF COMMERCIAL SPACE IN THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-204, ON UNCLASSIFIED SALARY
COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY
CLERK.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-205, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF
DALE HELLING AS INTERIM CITY MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded that 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 and B Occupancies, be given
second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Dave Smuck. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on 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 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.
The Mayor announced the current vacancy on Human Rights Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending January 1,2010. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Correspondence from Sherry Hunter received. [Staff will not
publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise
vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication
costs will be incurred.] .
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 10:05 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, ~ C~~
Sua,~blication - 7/17/07.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 10, 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, Yapp, Hightshoe. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 07-50, Both Sides;
Tape 07-52, Both Sides.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended and add Item 2d(2) setting a public hearing for July 24, 2007, to consider the intent
to enter into an agreement to lease city property along the Iowa River in Terrell Mill Park for
construction of a Boat House and Dock to the Board of Regents, State of Iowa for the benefit
of the University of Iowa and to delete from Consent Calendar Item 2d(1) setting a public
hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of
Napoleon Park restroom and concession building:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. June 18, Regular Council Work Session; June 19, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete; July 2, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; July 2,
Special Council Work Session.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Parks and
Recreation Commission - May 9,2007; Historic Preservation Commission - May 17,
2007; Telecommunications Commission - May 21, 2007; Planning and Zoning
Commission - June 7,2007; Public Library Board of Trustees - May 24,2007; Human
Rights Commission - May 22,2007; Public Art Advisory Committee - May 3,2007.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Vito's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Vito's, 118 E. College St.;
Class C Liquor License for J & E, Inc., dba Formosa Asian Cuisine, 241 E. College St.;
Class C Liquor License for Etre, LLC, dba Etc., 118 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor
License for pub Gal, Inc., dba IC Uglys, 210 N. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for
I.C. Mill Associates, LLC, dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; Outdoor Service
Area for I.C. Mill Associates, LLC, dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; Class C
Beer Permit for FAP Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's East, 2303 Muscatine Ave. Class
E Liquor License for Hartig Drug Company, Inc., dba Hartig Drug Store #10, 701
Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart
#3,2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba
Deli Mart #5,206 E. Benton St.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba
Deli Mart #1, 525 Highway 1 West; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc.,
dba Deli Mart #2,1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.; RES. 07-188, TO ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT; RES. 07-189, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 07-190, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JULY 24,2007, TO CONSIDER THE INTENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO
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LEASE CITY PROPERTY ALONG THE IOWA RIVER IN TERRELL MILL PARK FOR
CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A BOAT HOUSE AND
DOCK TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS, STATE OF IOWA FOR THE BENEFIT OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.
Resolutions: RES. 07-191, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BY THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY WITH JOHNSON COUNTY PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; RES. 07-192, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
FILING OF AN APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A
GRANT UNDER SECTIONS 5307,5309,5310,5316, AND 5317 OF CHAPTER 49,
U.S. CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOR FY2007 TRANSIT OPERATING
AND/OR CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY
MANAGER AS THE CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AND PROCESS
SAID APPLICATION; RES. 07-193, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING AN
AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE, AND A MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1153 -1155 HOTZ AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-194,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
PARTIAL RELEASE OF MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2814
IRVING AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-195, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS
REGARDING EIGHT CONDITIONAL GRANT AGREEMENTS AND FOUR
PROMISSORY NOTES, FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 8, 11, 16, 19, 24, 27, 32,
35 CONEFLOWER COURT, 2160-2162 TAYLOR DRIVE, 913-913 % NORTH
GOVERNOR STREET, 424 AND 441 DOUGLASS COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
07-196, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2438 NEVADA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1)
Iowa City Transit BUS STOP sign; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Removal of taxicab stands on Iowa Avenue and Washington Street in the Central
Business District; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of NO
PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS signs with ARROWS in the 600 block of E. Davenport
Street; George Gusick, Sr. regarding Patron assaulted at Brothers Bar [staff response
included]; Kathleen Anderson regarding Towing Policy [staff response included]; Josh
Thomas regarding Taser approval; Sara O'Leary regarding Thank you for festival
grounds improvements in Lower City Park; Mike Missen regarding Make Iowa City a
greener city; Hudson Francis regarding Marijuana laws in Iowa City; Peninsula
Neighborhood Development letters from Barry Kemper[staff response included], Gwen
Johnson-TEAM, Alan Swanson; Irene Klinzman regarding Mediacom; Alex Pop
regarding Fireworks.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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The Mayor and Council proclaimed Friday, July 27,2007, as Steve Atkins Day in Iowa
City and invited the community to a reception that day from 2-4:30 PM thanking retiring City
Manager Steve Atkins for his 21 years with the City.
Tom Jacobs, 1132 Briar Drive, presented a petition requesting action on storm water
problems on Sandusky and Briar Drives, and a DVD of the evening of June 22. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence (DVD will be in the office of the
City Clerk until August 1 and then returned to Mr. Jacobs.) The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 7/0, all Council Members present. Francine Jacobs, 1132 Briar Drive, presented
pictures and book regarding storm water problems on June 22. Moved by Vanderhoef,
seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 2.35 acres of
property located at 802 S. Clinton Street from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) Zone to
Neighborhood Public (P-1) Zone (REZ07-00009) (Johnson County). PCD Director Jeff
Davidson presented information. Atty. Andy Chappell, representing Johnson County,
appeared. The Mayor requested that Council Members disclose ex parte communications,
and none were reported.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance rezoning
approximately 2.35 acres of property located at 802 S. Clinton Street from Intensive
Commercial (CI-1) Zone to Neighborhood Public (P-1) Zone (REZ07-00009), be given first
vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Correia abstaining due to a
conflict of interest.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating a portion of Court Street right-of-
way between Clinton Street and Capitol Street (VAC07-00003). No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance vacating a portion of
Court Street right-of-way between Clinton Street and Capitol Street (VAC07-00003), be given
first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Public hearings were held on ordinances conditionally 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 (Whispering
Meadows, Part 4) (RS-12) (REZ06-00025) and ordinance conditionally 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 Development Overlay 12
(OPD-12) (Whispering Meadows, Part 4) (REZ06-00026). PCD Director Jeff Davidson
presented information. The Mayor requested that Council Members disclose ex parte
communications. Individual Council Members shared information, and expressed their views.
The following individuals appeared: Steve Gordon, AM Management, developer for the
property; Dan Terrell, 133 Stanwyck Dr.; Majority of Council indicated they supported a 50/50
split on road costs. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey to continue public hearings to
July 24. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer first consideration of both
ordinances to July 24. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 4,
entitled "Alcoholic Beverages" to prohibit possession of open alcoholic beverages on public
property, be given first vote. City Atty. Dilkes responded to questions. 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 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. 07-4267, AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "USE OF
PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL USE OF
SIDEWALKS," SECTION 4, ENTITLED "TEMPORARY USE OF SIDEWALK PERMITS" TO
INCREASE THE DURATION OF THE TEMPORARY SIDEWALK PERMITS FROM THREE
(3) DAYS TO FOUR (4 ) DAYS, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending Title 8,
entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 5, entitled "Miscellaneous Offenses," by adding a new
Section 9, entitled "Amateur Fighting and Boxing" to prohibit amateur fighting and boxing at
establishments that are licensed to serve alcohol, be given second vote. Adam Pollack, 220
River St., appeared. After discussion, moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion to
amend the ordinance to exempt events sanctioned by USA Boxing. The Mayor declared the
amendment defeated, 3/4, with the following division of voice vote. Ayes: Vanderhoef,
Correia, Champion. Nays: Wilburn, Bailey, Elliott, O'Donnell. Absent: None. The Mayor
declared the original motion on second consideration carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence
from Monte Cox, Michael Crane, Adam Pollack, and Kenneth Buffington. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, 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. 07-4268, AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "USE OF
PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 11, ENTITLED "FARMER'S MARKET," TO
ALLOW FARMERS MARKET VENDORS TO PREPARE AND SELL FOOD IN CHAUNCEY
SWAN PARK, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, 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 allow sidewalk cafes to
encompass raised planters in City Plaza under limited circumstances, be given first vote.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Motion by Elliott to defer to 7/24 died for
lack of a second. The Mayor declared the original motion carried, 6/1, with the following
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division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Correia, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey.
Nays: Elliott. Absent: None.
Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-197, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
GREENPLAY, LLC OF BROOMFIELD, COLORADO AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE PARKS, RECREATION
AND TRAILS MASTER PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Mayor Wilburn had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting. Mayor
Pro tem Bailey presiding. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-
198, APPROVING FUNDING FOR DISCERNING EYE, INC. FROM IOWA CITY'S
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
AND SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Individual Council; Members expressed their
views. 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 Correia, to adopt RES. 07-199, ADOPTING A
COMPLETE STREETS POLICY FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 07-109. Mark Wyatt, Executive Director of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition,
appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-200, AUTHORIZING THE
INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON KIMBALL ROAD BETWEEN N. GOVERNOR
STREET AND WHITING AVENUE. City Atty. Dilkes stated she had a conflict, as she lives
on this street, and left the table for discussion of this item. JCCOG Transportation Planner
Yapp presented information. The following individuals appeared: Robin Lindenboom, 700
Kimball Rd.; Kirk Phillips, 532 Kimball Rd.; Zach Goldsmith, 721 Kimball Rd.; Diane Funk,
520 Kimball Rd.; Randy Ferguson, 712 Kimball Rd.; and Andy Long, 703 Kimball Ave.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from Anita Hutton, Don Madsen, Sarah and Scott Hansen, Tom Saterfiel,
and Barb McFarland. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-201, 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 IOWACITY,
LANDOWNER MARC MOEN, ET AL, AND TENANT LINN STREET CAFE, INC. D/B/A LINN
STREET CAFE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-202, AUTHORIZING
CITY MANAGER TO AWARD PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS, EXECUTE SAID
CONTRACTS, AUTHORIZE WORK AND APPROVE CONTRACTOR'S PERFORMANCE
AND PAYMENT BOND FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PURSUANT TO IOWA
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CODE SECTION 26.14(2007). City Atty. Dilkes presented information on the new State Code.
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. 07-203, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
IOWA FOR THE LEASE OF COMMERCIAL SPACE IN THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BUILDING. City Atty. Dilkes stated the lease would include a provision authorizing the
Library Director to work out details on a matter concerning the air handling system.
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. 07-204, ON UNCLASSIFIED
SALARY COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY AND
CITY CLERK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-205, APPROVING THE
APPOINTMENT OF DALE HELLING AS INTERIM CITY MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Motion by Champion to expedite consideration died for lack of a second. Moved by
Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that 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 and B Occupancies, be given
second vote. City Atty. Dilkes noted a non-substantive change regarding a conflict with the
International Fire Code and voice alarms that had been made. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Dave Smuck.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on 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 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.
The Mayor announced the current vacancy on Human Rights Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending January 1,2010. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Correspondence from Sherry Hunter received. [Staff will not
publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise
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vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication
costs will be incurred.]
Council Member Elliott requested City allocate funds and clean up the old Deep Rock
gas station at the corner of Muscatine and First Avenue. The City Manager reported that
owners of the property have been contacted and are not willing to work with the City on clean
up.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey acknowledged the efforts, and thanked, everyone involved with
the Jazz Festival, and the Hancher celebration with the Joffrey Ballet; and asked if bicycle
racks could be installed for use at the Shakespeare Theater in City Park.
Council Member Vanderhoef echoed comments regarding Jazz Fest and Hancher and
added thank you's to Friends of Hickory Hill Park for working with Johnson County Heritage
Trust on purchasing land adjacent to Hickory Hill Park to expand the natural areas and
thanked the Edberg and Willa Dicken's family for offering the land at a reduced price.
Council Member Correia stated the Shakespeare Theater was wonderful and
acknowledged the new bathrooms and lighted walkway, and noted the collaborative efforts
with Riverside Theater; and congratulated Hancher on their "Joffrey" gift to Iowa; reported
that she will be participating in a National League of Cities and United Way joint effort on
earned income tax campaigns, and campaigns for economic self-sufficiency in communities;
and is continuing to work with Asst. City Manager Helling, Human Rights Coordinator Bowers
and the Human Rights Commission on planning the inclusive communities project and more
information will be provided to Council in the coming months.
Mayor Wilburn stated he would be participating in RAGBRAI and will not be at the next
Council meeting but will be back for the open house for the City Manager on Friday, July 27;
and acknowledged the journalism students in attendance.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 10:05 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk