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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 21, 2007
Iowa City City Council 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: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Rackis, Briggs,
Davidson, Klingaman, Trueblood, Ford.
Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to move up Items 7,8 and 9 at this time.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor proclaimed Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities, Bev
Witwer, Chair Human Rights Commission accepting.
The Mayor commenced with Items 7, 8 and 9 on the agenda, and stated that the
public hearing for a resolution on conveyance of a single family home located at 983
Longfellow Place had been canceled.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-229, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 07-212, WHICH SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 21,2007, ON A
PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 983 LONGFELLOW
PLACE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 962 Longfellow Court. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-230, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 962 LONGFELLOW COURT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 985 Longfellow Court. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-231, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 985 LONGFELLOW COURT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Council returned to Item 3 on the agenda.
The Mayor presented certificates to two City of Iowa City Homeownership Programs
and acknowledged recent closures. Lenders - Residential Mortgage Network, Jessica
Grieving; and Freedom Security Bank, Tiffany Liebold. Owners - Elizabeth Randall and Nikki
Hilderbrand.
Emily Martin, Vice Chair of the Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee, introduced
the Program for Recognition of Art in Non-Public Spaces - Kent and Loretta Angerer - "II
Compositore" aka "The Piano Man" located at 1231 E. College St.; and Recognition of Art in
Non-Public Spaces - Christopher Squier - "Entasis" located at 226 Magowan. Mayor
Wilburn presented certificates.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, andlor adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. July 19, Special Council Work Session; July 23, Special Council Work
Session; July 24, Special Council Formal Official and Complete (1); July 24, Special
Council Formal Official and Complete (2); August 2, Special Council Formal Official
and Complete (1); August 2, Special Council Formal Official and Complete (2).
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Airport
Commission - June 7, 2007; Airport Commission - June 8, 2007; Airport Commission -
June 28, 2007; Airport Commission - July 9, 2007; Airport Commission - August 1,
2007; Airport Commission - July 19, 2007; Senior Center Commission - June 19,2007;
Public Library Board of Trustees - June 28, 2007; Parks and Recreation Commission -
June 13, 2007; Youth Advisory Commission - July 18, 2007; Housing and Community
Development Commission - April 19, 2007; Human Rights Commission - June 26,
2007; Planning and Zoning Commission - July 19, 2007; Planning and Zoning
Commission - July 12, 2007; Planning and Zoning Commission - June 21, 2007; Board
of Adjustment - May 9,2007; Public Art Advisory Committee - June 28,2007;
Telecommunications Commission - June 25,2007; Board of Appeals - July 2,2007.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Beer Permit for IC Pit Stop, LLC, dba I.C. Pit Stop, 300 Kirkwood Ave.;
Class C Liquor License for Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC, dba Chipotle
Mexican Grill, 201 S. Clinton St Suite 300; Outdoor Service Area for Chipotle Mexican
Grill of Colorado, LLC, dba Chipotle Mexican Grill, 201 S. Clinton St. Suite 300; Class
E Liquor License for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., dba Wal-Mart Store #1721, 1001 Hwy 1
West; Class C Liquor License for Minor Enterprises, Inc., dba Field House, 111 E.
College St.; Class C Liquor License for Jaxco, LLC, dba BlackStone, 503 Westbury Dr.
Suite 1; Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Atlas World Grill, Inc., dba Atlas World
Grill, Inc., 127 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Cream, LLC, dba Union Bar, 121
E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's Buffet,
312 E. Market St.; Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Drugstore,
310 N. First Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Casey's Marketing Company dba Casey's
General Store #2761,204 N. Dubuque St.; Class C Beer Permit for Casey's Marketing
Company dba Casey's General Store #2781, 1410 Willow Creek Dr.; Class C Beer
Permit for Parth Mini Mart, Inc., dba Parth Mini Mart, 2153 ACT Circle; RES. 07-232,
TO ISSUE DANCE PERMITS for Minor Enterprises, Inc., dba Field House, 111 E.
College St. and Cream, LLC, dba Union Bar, 121 E. College St.; RES. 07-233, TO
ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS to IC Pit Stop, LLC, dba I.C. Pit Stop, 300 Kirkwood
Ave.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $7,462,414.25 for the period
of May 1 through May 31,2007, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit.
Setting a Public Hearing: Set a public hearing on September 18, 2007 to
receive public comments regarding ordinances adopting the 2006 editions of the
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International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Fire Code,
Uniform Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, and International Fuel Gas
Code; RES. 07-234. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 4,2007 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRE STATION #2 DEMOLITION AND
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 07-235; SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON SEPTEMBER 4,2007 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SENIOR CENTER
ADA RESTROOM 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. 07-236, APPROVING THE PUBLIC HOUSING
ASSESSMENT SYSTEM MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS CERTIFICATION OF THE
IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FY07; RES. 07-237, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 434 WESTSIDE
DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-238, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1408 KEOKUK STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-239, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN EASEMENT
AGREEMENT AND A DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE SOUTH
GILBERT STREET BUS FACILITY IN IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-240,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR 3331-3341 ROHRET ROAD IN
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-241, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2007
SANITARY SEWER REPAIR PROJECT; RES. 07-242, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, TRAIL,
CERTAIN SIDEWALK, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR STONE
BRIDGE ESTATES, PART FIVE, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 07-243, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 07-244, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 07-
210, WHICH SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 21,2007, ON A PROPOSAL TO
CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 960 LONGFELLOW PLACE.
Correspondence: Jenna Hammerich and Eric Johnson regarding Presidential
Impeachment Process; Roger Boldt and David Henderson regarding Petition on
Neighborhood opposition to the proposed firing range - 125 names; Karen Thielman
regarding Safety concerns on multi-use trails [Staff response included]; Kris
Leesekamp regarding Jail Overcrowding; Kris Leesekamp regarding Marijuana
Possession Fines; Scott and Renee Vogt regarding Recreation Center Summer Day
Camp; Gretchen Gentsch regarding Sackter House Taxes [Staff response included];
Ruth Izer regarding Extending Bus Service [Staff response included]; Nhung Ta
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regarding Request for driveway(X2) [Staff memo included]; Irvin Pfab regarding Fare-
Free Public Transit; Nicholas Rossi regarding Parking; Brenda and Floyd Akins
regarding Camp Cardinal Rezoning; Matthew Theobald(X2) regarding Benches [Staff
response included]; Mark Vining(X2) regarding Mailboxes of Iowa City [Staff response
included]; Gary Kuhlmann regarding Panhandling [Staff response included]; Petition
regarding Keep Ped Mall Public Space Public - 4 signatures; Martha Schut regarding
Cold Stone Creamery; Nicholas Gregory regarding City Code 9-1-7 [Staff response
included]; Candida Maurer regarding 1-80 enlargement [Staff response included];
Dennis Kowalski (X2) regarding Integrated high rises; Chris Dautremont(X4) regarding
Kimball Road traffic calming project [Staff responses included]; Christopher Merrill
regarding UNESCO Creative Cities Network; Elizabeth Cummings regarding Solon
animals slated for euthanasia; Karla Miller regarding Assaults, Statistics RV AF
Response to Assaults; Barrett Anderson and Carole Peterson regarding Personal
Safety Problems.
Christopher Merrill, director of the International Writing Program, appeared regarding his
request for Iowa City to be designated a "creative city" in literature. Majority of Council
agreed to assist Mr. Merrill in the proposal. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor repeated the public hearings as set and declared the
motion carried.
Beth Shields, 3010 Clover Street, announced the 5th Annual Iowa City Dog Paddle at
City Park pool on September 4th & 5th. Nhung Ta, 326 Fairchild Street, appeared regarding
her request for assistance for a driveway. Majority requested that the item be placed on the
special work session on September 5th. Tom Jacobs1132 Briar Drive, appeared regarding
flooding in the Sandusky, Briar, and Taylor Drive neighborhood. Majority requested that the
item be placed on the special work session on September 5th. Maureen McCue, Iowa
Physicians for Social Responsibility, invited Council to attend a national conference on health
consequences of global warming in Iowa City September 14th through the 16th in Iowa City.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence from Maureen
McCue. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for September 4,
2007 on an ordinance vacating a portion of Court Street, west of Madison Street and Front
Street, south of Burlington Street (V AC07 -00004 ) (University Recreation Center). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for September
4, 2007 on an ordinance vacating a portion of the alley located in Block 102 east of Clinton
Street, between Court and Burlington Street (VAC07-00005) (Hieronymus Square). The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for September 4,
2007 on a ordinance rezoning approximately 2,035 square feet of property located at 301 S.
Dubuque Street from Central Business Support (CB-5) Zone to Central Business (CB-10)
Zone, and rezoning an additional 9,890 square feet of adjacent property from Neighborhood
PubliclCentral Business Support (P1/CB-5) Zone to Central Business District (CB-10) Zone
(REZ07-00008). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution to amend the Northeast District Plan, an
element of the Comprehensive 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. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. The following individuals
appeared: Fr. Juarez, pastor, St. Patrick's; Carl Schmidt, representing Miller Farms.
Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-245, TO AMEND THE
NORTHEAST DISTRICT PLAN, AN ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, TO
INTEGRATE A LARGE INSTITUTIONAL PROPERTY INTO THE PLAN FOR THE
LINDEMANN HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD NORTH OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE ALONG
LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD. 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 for a voluntary annexation of 14 acres of
land owned by Rellim Farms, LLC 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). PCD Director Davidson present for discussion.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-246, FOR A
VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF 14 ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY RELLlM FARMS, LLC
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). Individual Council Members expressed their views. 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 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 (St.
Patrick's) (REZ07-0001 0). PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Individual Council
members expressed their views. Kevin Monson, Newman Monson Architects, appeared.
The Mayor requested that Council Members disclose ex parte communications. Individual
Council Members shared information, and expressed their views. Moved by Vanderhoef,
seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Frederick Schieber. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, that the 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 (St. Patrick's) (REZ07-00010), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call votes: Ayes: Wilburn, Champion,
Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Bailey. Absent: None.
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. 07-4273, 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
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FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-12) (REZ06-00025), be voted on for final passage at this time.
The Mayor requested that Council Members disclose ex parte communications, and none
were disclosed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 07-4274, 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 voted on for final
passage at this time. The Mayor requested that Council Members disclose ex parte
communications, and none were disclosed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef,
seconded by Correia, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-247, APPROVING
THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, PART 4, IOWA
CITY, IOWA (SUB06-00017). Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 07-4275, 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 passed and adopted. The Mayor requested that
Council Members disclose ex parte communications, and none were disclosed. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0/1, Correia abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that ORD. 07-4276, VACATING A
PORTION OF COURT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN CLINTON STREET AND
CAPITOL STREET. (VAC07-00003), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of the vacated
portion of Court Street Right-of-Way between Clinton Street and Capitol Street. No one
appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-248, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF THE VACATED PORTION OF COURT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
BETWEEN CLINTON STREET AND CAPITOL STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-249, APPROVING THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF NORTH FORTY FIRST
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SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA (SUB07-00004/SUB07-00005). Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
As items 7, 8, and 9 were moved to the front of the agenda, the next item was a public
discussion on a resolution approving and authorizing execution of an agreement for private
redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and Alpla, Inc. Economic Development
Coordinator Ford presented information.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-250, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ALPLA, INC. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey.
Nays: Correia. Absent: None. 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 Napoleon Park Concession and Restroom Facility,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish
advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-251, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
NAPOLEON PARK CONCESSION AND RESTROOM FACILITY, 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.
Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution 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 fencing to remain year
round on cafes located on concrete platforms and to clarify that cafes may be located on
public right-of-way, 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 Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 16 of the
City Code, entitled "Public Works," Chapter 3, entitled, "City Utilities," Article G, entitled
"Storm Water Collection, Discharge and Runoff," to delete the exemption for concrete truck
wash out, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mayor Wilburn had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting. Mayor
Pro tem Bailey presiding. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-
252, APPROVING FUNDING FOR GLUTEN EVOLUTION, LLC 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. Economic Development Coordinator Ford
presented information. The Mayor Pro tem stated that a motion by Correia to amend the
resolution to lower the interest rate of the loan to 1.5% died for lack of a second. Affirmative
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roll call vote unanimous, 6/0/1, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor Pro tem declared the
resolution adopted.
Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting, and now presiding.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-253, AUTHORIZING THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFIED
LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) GRANT FOR CONDUCTING AN INTENSIVE SURVEY OF
THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE AREA TO IDENTIFY, EVALUATE AND PREPARE
DOCUMENTATION FOR THE HISTORIC PROPERTIES. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Correia, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef.
Nays: Elliott. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-254, NAMING THE
ENTRY DRIVEWAY TO THE IOWA CITY WATER TREATMENT PLANT STEPHEN ATKINS
DRIVE. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-255, NAMING THE
POND AREA LOCATED WITHIN THE THORNBERRY OFF-LEASH DOG PARK AS LILY'S
POND. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-256, AUTHORIZING
THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE OLD HIGHWAY 218 WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT. 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. 07-257, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST CONSULTANT SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NUMBER 1 TO THE
AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 27, 2006, BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES
FOR THE MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD IOWA RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-258, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA TO USE A PORTION OF CITY
STREETS AND PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF A FIBER OPTIC NETWORK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-259, REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 97-112 AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS
FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. Monique DiCarlo, representing Iowa Shares,
appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Bailey abstaining due to a conflict of
interest. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Monique DiCarlo. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-260, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 06-364, DELEGATING RESPONSIBILITY TO PARTICULAR PERSONS
HOLDING SPECIFIED POSITIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER
22, IOWA'S PUBLIC RECORDS STATUTE, AND ADOPTING A PUBLIC RECORDS
POLICY. 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. 07-261, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 06-355 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
PURCHASE CONTRACTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET,
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS WHEN THE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST DOES
NOT EXCEED $100,000, AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS WHEN THE
ESTIMATED TOTAL COST DOES NOT EXCEED $50,000. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on 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; 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, September
12,2007. [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 by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to appoint Eric Kusiak, 2629 Hickory Trail,
to the Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2010. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved
by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence from Kristi Lohmeier and Brian
Braun. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey reminded citizens of the train ride scheduled Saturday, August
25, between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids and stated it was an exciting commuter opportunity
for transit and development in the corridor.
Council Member Vanderhoef stated schools were open and encouraged everyone to
drive safely around school zones.
Council Member O'Donnell noted the first meeting in ten years without retired City
Manager Steve Atkins.
Council Member Champion asked when the construction would be completed on
Gilbert and Bowery. Staff will report back; and announced the arrival of her 14th grandchild
on her birthday.
Council Member Correia thanked the fire fighters who attended the August yth block
party at Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County; reported on attending the Landlocked
Film Festival downtown; thanked Police Chief Hargadine, and the Rape Victim Advocacy
Program (RV AP) for the update on sexual assaults and efforts being made to stay on top of
the problem.
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Mayor Wilburn stated Summer of the Arts events are starting to wind down but noted
Friday night concerts and Saturday night movies would continue through the summer and
encouraged citizens to enjoy the remaining events.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting at 9:40 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all coun~rs present~ t
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MEMORANDUM
Date: July 25, 2007
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk ~~
Re: Council Special Work Session, July 19, 2007, 4:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Mejia, Holecek, Karr
Tapes: 07-52, Side 2
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
RFQ FOR CITY MANAGER SEARCH FIRM
Personnel Administrator Mejia present for discussion. Majority agreed to make the following
changes:
. Include a copy of the DVD entitled "Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Technology Corridor"
distributed by the Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD)
. Requested the HR Dir. Mejia explore total costs of a similar search in Cedar Rapids
. Add to 3b under "Statement of Qualifications and Format" to read:
" .. .If the lead consultant proposed for this project was involved as the lead consultant
on a City Manager recruitment with another firm within the past seven years, please
include this recruitment information."
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined and mail on Friday, July 20. (Mejia)
Meeting adjourned 4:40 PM.
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MEMORANDUM a
Date: August 13, 2007
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, July 23,2007,6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Absent: Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Foss, Rackis, Briggs, Trueblood, Craig
Tapes: 07-54 and 07-55, Both Sides.
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Davidson presented information on thefollowing items:
A. SETTING 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
NORTH OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE ALONG LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD (St.
Patrick's).
B. SETTING 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).
G. ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF COURT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN
CLINTON STREET AND CAPITOL STREET (Clark). (VAC07-00003) (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
H. RESOLUTION OF 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 21,2007 (Clark).
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - re-advertise; no applicants
Airport Zoning Comm. - re-advertise; no applicants
Historic Preservation Comm.- re-advertise; no applicants
Housing & Community Development Comm.- Charles Drum, Holly Hart, and Brian Richman
Human Rights Comm. - Newman Abuissa
Police Citizens Review Board - Don King
Youth Advisory Commission- re-advertise; no applicants
Council Work Session
July 23, 2007
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BOAT HOUSE (Agenda item # 6)
Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood introduced University of Iowa representative Hugh Barry,
and Kevin Monson and Tim Schroeder from Neumann Monson Architects. Kevin Monson
offered a power point presentation of the proposed facility. Schroeder, Barry and Old Capitol
Rowing Club Rep. Dennis Keitel present for discussion.
PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
Public Works Director Foss offered a power point presentation of projects.
LIBRARY UPDATE
Library Director Craig distributed and reviewed a hand out.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 13 - Resolution to adopt the Iowa City's Housing Authority's Amended
Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP)) Housing Adm.
Rackis and Public Housing Coordinator Briggs present for discussion.
2. (Agenda item # 9 - Ordinance amending Title 10 .... To allow sidewalk cafes to
encompass raised planters in City Plaza under limited circumstances; resolution to attest
a license agreement... The Saloon for a sidewalk Cafe) Majority of Council Members
agreed to support the amended design presented by Saloon owner Jim Mondanaro
which scaled back the use of the planter in front of Donnelly's.
3. (Agenda item # 17 - Resolution awarding contract... Mercer Park Aquatic Center Roof
Replacement Project) Parks & Rec. Director Trueblood present for discussion. Majority
agreed to award to Geisler Brothers Co, including Alternate A.
4. (Agenda item # 7 - Ordinance amending Title 4 ... to prohibit possession of open
alcoholic beverages on public property) City Atty. Dilkes requested that the second
reading be collapsed and the ordinance adopted.
5. (Agenda item # 8 - Ordinance amending Title 8 ... to prohibit amateur fighting and
boxing at establishments that are licensed to serve alcohol) Council Member Correia
noted correspondence stating that USA Boxing is regulated and questioned support for
amending the ordinance. Majority agreed to discuss at the formal meeting the next
evening.
6. (Agenda item # 16 - Resolution... agreement... with Neumann Monson... for
engineering consultant services... for the Senior Center ADA Restroom Renovation
Project) Council Member Elliott raised concerns regarding the hiring of a consultant for
the project. Council Member Correia requested that the main floor bathroom be
operational at the front end of the project.
7. (Agenda item # 15 - Resolution authorizing the acquisition of property... Court Hill Trail
Project) In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Manager stated the amount had
not been determined until Council authorized staff to pursue the acquisition; City Atty.
Dilkes stated estimated costs where included in the CIP (Capital Improvements Project)
budget.
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July 23, 2007
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8. (Consent Calendar # 3f(11) - Correspondence... Katie DeVries re Quicker Access to
Assault Alerts) Mayor Pro tern Bailey requested information from the Police Department
on the assaults. Council Member Correia requested information on possible safety
enhancements such as lighting and late night bus service that could be included in the
budget. City Manager Atkins stated staff would follow up.
9. (Agenda item # 14 - Resolution approving funding for La Reyna, Inc.... Community
Development Block Grant - Economic Development Fund...) In response to Council
Member Vanderhoef, Council Members shared information on the business.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Champion requested that the matter of neighborhood parking permits
be researched again. Mayor Pro tern Bailey suggested that Neighborhood Services
Coordinator Klingaman poll the neighborhoods and see if someone would be willing to
try the system.
2. (JP1 of 7/19 Info Packet... Police Chief memo "Alcohol Statistics January through June,
2007") Council Member Correia questioned why council had not been receiving the
details of the charges during the formal action on the applications. Staff will follow up.
3. Council Member Correia requested a report in underage selling and timelines for local
sting operations. Staff will follow up.
4. (Consent Calendar # 3e (1), (2), (3), and (4) ... setting public hearing... proposal to
convey. .. 960 Longfellow Place ... 962 Longfellow Place ... 983 Longfellow Place ...
985 Longfellow Place) Council Member Vanderhoef requested an update on the
Affordable Housing Program totals for housing units sold.
5. (IP6 of 7/12 Info Packet.. . Director of Planning & Community Development...
Neighborhood Street Lighting) Council Member Correia noted the memo did not support
period lighting and stated the Goosetown Neighborhood has suggested period lighting.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey stated the proposal would be presented to the Council at a later
time.
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
Meeting adjourned 9:20 PM.
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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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its
disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. "
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 6:40 p.m. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the motion carried.
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Clerk.
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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.
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 and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, andlor 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 T.Spoons, 301 E. Market St., Temporary Five Day
Class B Beer Permit for 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 Tent B, 2140 Rochester Ave.(August 30 - September 3,
2007), Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2140 Rochester Ave.,
Special Class C Liquor License for Sushi Popo, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Field House, 111 E. College St., Class C Liquor License for
One Twenty Six, 126 E. Washington St., Class C Liquor License for Martini's, 127 E.
College St., Outdoor Service Area for Martini's, 127 E. College St., Class C Beer
Permit for Big Kmart, 901 Hollywood Blvd. RES. 07-206, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT
to Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2140 Rochester Ave. and 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
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
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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 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 and seconded 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 north of the public square along Lower West Branch
Road. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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
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Residential (R) to Neighborhood Public (P-1) located north of Lower West Branch Road,
Brentwood Drive, and Broadmoor Lane (REZ07-00010). The Mayor Pro tem 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 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). Steve Gordon, AM
Management, appeared.
Moved and seconded 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. The
Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
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 second vote. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the motion carried.
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 second vote. The Mayor
Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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, 2007.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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-
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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. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded 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. The following individuals appeared: Marcus
Perkins, 411 S. Scott Blvd. and Adam Pollack, 220 River St. #2A. Moved and seconded 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.
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 second consideration. The
following individuals appeared: Atty. John Beasley, rep. 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. Moved and
seconded to defer indefinitely. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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. dlbla The Saloon for a
sidewalk cafe. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-218, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY'S AMENDED PUBLIC HOUSING ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED
OCCUPANCY POLICY (ACOP).
Moved and seconded 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.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-220, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT HILL
TRAIL PROJECT.
Moved and seconded 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 CENTER
ADA RESTROOM RENOVATION PROJECT.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-224, CONCERNING MEDIACOM
COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION'S 2007 UPDATING OF RATES FOR BASIC CABLE
SERVICES.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-226, APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM,
to Bob & Heidi Thurnhorst for $29,654.82.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded to accept correspondence from
Kristi Lohmeier, Brian Braun. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
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 31,2.011;
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.
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[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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 9:00 p.m. The Mayor Pro tem declared
the motion carried.
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Clerk.
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Iowa City City Council special meeting, 12:00 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 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
vote. The following individuals appeared: Craig Gustaveson, President of the
Downtown Association; and Jim Mondanaro, representing The Saloon. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
Megan Mathews, Ralph Siddall, Craig Gustaveson, Courtenay Bouvier, Mary Bosch,
Marc Moen, Gary Sanders, Libby Shannon, Michael and Diane Dillon, Karen Moser,
Roxanne Erdahl. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer until the 3:30 meeting the rescinding Resolution No.
06-16 and adopting a fee schedule and deposit requirements for use of public right-of-
way for sidewalk cafes; and a 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, L.C.
dlbla The Saloon for a sidewalk cafe. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 12:25 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/2/07
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 3:30 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 ORD. 07-4272, 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 passed and
adopted. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Matthew Theobald.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-227, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.
06-16 AND ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE AND DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS FOR
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR SIDEWALK CAFES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-228, 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,
L.C. DIBIA THE SALOON FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 3:35 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
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Clerk.
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Iowa City City Council special meeting, ~ 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, Miller, Goers. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 07-56, Side 1.
Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation
is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the
position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried and adjourned into
executive session 6:32 p.m.
Council returned to open session 6:40 p.m.
Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn special meeting 6:40 p.m.
The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
Regenia Bailey, Mayor Pro tem
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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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, andlor 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 Popo, 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, Iise
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. dlbla 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 unanimously, 6/0 all Council Members present.
Regenia Bailey, Mayor Pro tem
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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AUGUST 2, 2007
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 12:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 07-58, Side 1.
Mayor Wilburn reviewed the timeline for the proposal and the procedures for
calling of a special meeting.
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 allow
sidewalk cafes to encompass raised planters in City Plaza under limited circumstances,
be given second vote. The following individuals appeared: Craig Gustaveson, President
of the Downtown Association; and Jim Mondanaro, representing The Saloon. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all
Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, to accept
correspondence from Megan Mathews, Ralph Siddall, Craig Gustaveson, Courtenay
Bouvier, Mary Bosch, Marc Moen, Gary Sanders, Libby Shannon, Michael and Diane
Dillon, Karen Moser, Roxanne Erdahl. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to defer until the 3:30 meeting the
rescinding Resolution No. 06-16 and adopting a fee schedule and deposit requirements
for use of public right-of-way for sidewalk cafes; and a 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, L.C. dlbla The Saloon for a sidewalk cafe. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 12:25 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 2, 2007
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 3:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present. Helling, Holecek, Dulek,
Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 07-58, Side 2.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, that ORD. 07-4272, 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 passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
Correia, to accept correspondence from Matthew Theobald. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-227, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 06-16 AND ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE AND DEPOSIT
REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR SIDEWALK CAFES.
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. 06-228,
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, L.C. DIBIA THE SALOON FOR A SIDEWALK
CAFE. 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 adjourn meeting at 3:35 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk