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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 4, 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, Holecek, Karr, Davidson.
Emma Goldman Executive Director Karen Kubby and Mayor Pro Tem Bailey
presented the City with the silver bowl presented at the induction of Emma J. Harvat into the
Iowa Women's Hall of Fame ceremony on August 25,2007.
Mayor Wilburn welcomed Boy Scout Troop 218; and anyone who may be watching on
the new live streaming of council meeting available on the internet at www.citvchanneI4.com.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended.
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. August 20, Regular Council Work Session; August 21, Regular Council
Formal Official and Complete; August 28, Special Council Work Session.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Historic
Preservation Commission - June 28,2007; Senior Center Commission - July 17, 2007;
Parks and Recreation Commission - July 11, 2007; Human Rights Commission - July
24, 2007; Planning and Zoning Commission - August 2, 2007; Board of Adjustment -
July 11, 2007; Public Library Board of Trustees - July 26, 2007; Historic Preservation
Commission - July 12, 2007.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Corner of the Meadow, Inc., dba Motley Cow Cafe,
327 E. Market S1. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Spo. Co., Inc. dba Sports
Column, 12 S. Dubuque S1.; Class C Liquor License for Hall Place Ventures Corp dba
Airliner Bar, 22 S. Clinton S1.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Food & Spirits,
Inc., dba Restaurant Verde, 509 S. Gilbert S1.; Special Class C Liquor License for
Englert Civic Theatre, LP, dba Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington S1.; Class C Beer
Permit for Jason Caylor dba Liquor Downtown, 313 S. Gilbert S1.; Class B Wine Permit
for Prairie Table, Inc., dba Prairie Table, 223 E. Washington S1.; Class C Beer Permit
for FAP Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasbys, 1310 S Gilbert S1.; Class C Beer Permit for L &
M Mighty Shop, Inc., dba L & M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington S1.; Class C Beer
Permit for Dan's Short Stop Corp., dba Dan's Short Stop Corp., 2221 Rochester Ave.;
Class C Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society dba New Pioneer Co Op
Fresh Food Market, 22 S. Van Buren S1.; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba
Kum & Go #52,25 W. Burlington S1.; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum
& Go #53,955 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee
Gas #1,260 Stevens Dr.; RES. 07-263, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to KLDP,
Inc., dba Mama's Deli & Catering, 125 E. Washington; Iowa City Group, LLC, dba Iowa
City Piano Lounge, 217 Iowa Ave.; Water-B, Inc., dba Studio 13, 13 S. Linn S1..
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Setting a Public Hearing. RES. 07-264, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
SEPTEMBER 18,2007 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OLD HIGHWAY 218
WATER MAIN EXTENSION 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. 07-265, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2007
DIRECTIONAL BORING PROJECT; RES. 07-266, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2007.
Correspondence: JCCOG Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of NO PARKING 8 AM - 5 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY on the west side of
Weeber Street between Benton Street and the south property line of 917 Weeber
Street; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING ANY
TIME signs on Liberty Drive, Commerce Drive, and Independence Road; Acting
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Designation of No Parking on the
north and west sides of Stevens Drive west of Gilbert Street; Susan Dozark regarding
Parking [Staff response included]; Michael Wright regarding Northside Parking
Discussion; Gregg Geerdes regarding 326 Fairchild Street Driveway.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Drive, thanked Council on behalf of the Melrose Avenue
Neighborhood Association for their support of the renovation of Brookland Park with PIN
grant money; and noted that the Dog Paddle event at City Park pool until 8:00 P.M. that
evening. Council Member Vanderhoef acknowledged the work of Ms. Walker in the
neighborhood association.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to set a public hearing for September 18 on an
ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 45.04 acres of property located east of
Camp Cardinal Boulevard and south of Kennedy Parkway from Interim Development - Office
Research Park (ID-ORP) Zone to Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) Zone
with a Planned Development Overlay Zone for approximately 34.58 acres; Interim
Development Single-Family Residential (ID-RS) Zone for approximately 8.75 acres; Interim
Development Office Commercial (ID-C01) Zone for approximately 1.71 acres. (REZ07-
00011). 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
18 on an ordinance rezoning approximately 0.95 acres of land located at 805 & 817 South
Gilbert Street from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone
(REZ07-00012). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating Court Street, west of Madison
Street and Front Street, south of Burlington Street (V AC07 -00004) (University Recreation
Center). No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance vacating Court
Street, west of Madison Street and Front Street, south of Burlington Street (VAC07-00004)
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(University Recreation Center), be given first vote. PCD Director Davidson present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-267, INTENT TO
CONSIDER THE PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF THE VACATED PORTIONS OF COURT
STREET WEST OF MADISON STREET, AND FRONT STREET SOUTH OF BURLINGTON
STREET, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 18, 2007 (University of
Iowa). 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 vacating 102 feet of the 20-foot wide north-
south alley right-of-way located in Block 102 south of Burlington Street and east of Clinton
Street (VAC07-00005) (Hieronymus Square). No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance vacating 102 feet of the
20-foot wide north-south alley right-of-way located in Block 102 south of Burlington Street and
east of Clinton Street (VAC07-00005) (Hieronymus Square), be given first vote. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-268, INTENT TO
CONSIDER THE CONVEYANCE OF THE VACATED EAST-WEST AND NORTH-SOUTH
ALLEYS IN BLOCK 102, IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO HIERONYMUS SQUARE ASSOCIATES
AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 18, 2007. Council Member Elliott
noted the recent passing of AI Hieronymus. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 2,035 square feet of
property located at 301 S. Dubuque Street from Central Business Support (CB-5) Zone to
Central Business (CB-1 0) Zone, and rezoning an additional 9,890 square feet of adjacent
property from Neighborhood Public/Central Business Support (P1/CB-5) Zone to Central
Business District (CB-10) Zone (REZ07-00008). No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef,
seconded by Champion, to continue the public hearing and defer first vote of ordinance to
October 2. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
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. 07-4277, 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), be voted on for final passage at this time. PCD Director Davidson present for
discussion. The Mayor requested that Council Members disclose ex parte communications.
Individual Council Members shared information, and expressed their views 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. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
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vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Bailey.
Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Fire Station #2 Demolition and
Construction project establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing
City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No
one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-269, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRE STATION #2 DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Senior Center ADA Restroom
Renovations project establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City
Clerk to publish advertisement forbids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one
appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-270, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SENIOR CENTER ADA RESTROOM RENOVATIONS
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 1,
Chapter 9-3B of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa and amending the boundary of
Voting Precinct 16 in Iowa City to reflect a boundary change to the corporate limits of Iowa City,
be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by 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. 07-4278, 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 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.
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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. 07-4279, 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 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 Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-271, APPROVING THE
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND PENINSULA DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY, L.L.C. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Bailey,
Champion, Correia, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: O'Donnell, Elliott. Absent: None.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-272, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA FOR THE
PROVISION OF COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS.
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. 07-273,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
ADDENDUM TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF AN INTELLIGENT
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM ITS-7480(333) - - 25-00. 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. 07-274, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD
PCC PAVEMENT (HDP-3751 (628) - - 71-52) AND MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD BRIDGE
(HDP-3715(634) - - 71-52) PROJECTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term plus a five-year term ending
December 31,2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1,2006-
December 31,2011; Historic Preservation Commission for one (1) Summit St District Rep, to
fill three year terms March 29, 2007 - March 29, 2010; 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.
The Mayor announced the vacancy on the Youth Advisory Commission for (Age 18 to
21 on the date of filing) to fill an unexpired plus a two-year term ending December 31,2009.
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Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 10,2007. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Jacqueline Stubbers. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. [Staff will
not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise
vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication
costs will be incurred.]
Council Member Correia updated Council on the Youth Advisory Commission's role in
a youth forum (ages 12-19) on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan scheduled for September
19, and noted other focus groups are being planned.
Council Member Champion commented she was disgusted with the food and garbage
people are throwing in the downtown alleys; and requested Council consider renting city
sidewalk space for sandwich display boards in the downtown area. Majority of Council
requested the matter be scheduled at an upcoming work session.
Council Member O'Donnell stated the University of Iowa Hawks were well on their way
to an undefeated football season.
Council Member Vanderhoef stated she would be leaving for the National League of
Cities Transportation Infrastructure Service Committee meeting, and said she would be
happy to bring up items of Council interest and please let her know.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey noted that in reading the Historic Preservation minutes she
noted a number of projects that people didn't realize they needed permits for or that they
were in a conservation or historic district, and asked if there was more education the City
could do such as periodic water bills. Staff will follow up.
Council Member Elliott reported on the Jazz Under the Stars event at Knoll Ridge Park
in Cedar Rapids, and the ability to take food, beer and wine and enjoy the event with no
problems.
Mayor Wilburn welcomed back the University of Iowa students and faculty, and
reminded folks that we enjoy diverse population but recognize we share our space (bicyclists,
cars, and parking) with each other.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 7:50 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, al cil Members 9 e ent.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
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Date: August 20, 2007
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 20,2007,6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG Rep: Volland
Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Yapp, Morris, Jensen
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Davidson presented information on the following items:
a. SETTING 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 (VAC07-00004)
b. SETTING 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)
i. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WHISPERING
MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, PART 4, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB06-00017)
k. ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF COURT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
BETWEEN CLINTON STREET AND CAPITOL STREET. (VAC07-00003) (PASS AND
ADOPT)
I. AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF THE VACATED PORTION OF COURT STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN CLINTON STREET AND CAPITOL STREET.
m. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND
FINALPLAT OF NORTH FORTY FIRST SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
(SUB07 -00004/SUB07 -00005)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Human Rights Commission - Eric Kusiak
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UNIVERSITY - CITY WAYFINDING PROJECT
JCCOG Executive Director Yapp introduced University of Iowa representative Larry Wilson who
presented a power point presentation on the project. Majority of Council requested updates as
the project moves forward.
FIRE STATION #2 (Consent Calendar # 4(e) 2)
Public Works Architectural Services rep. Morris presented a power point update of the project.
Majority agreed to proceed as outlined.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar item # 4 (f) 9 - conveyance of 960 Longfellow Place; # 7 - conveyance
of 983 Longfellow Place; # 8 - conveyance of 962 Longfellow Court; and # 9 - conveyance
of 985 Longfellow Court) In response to Council Member Elliott, City Karr explained that
Council had set four public hearings at their last meeting. Prior to publication one unit sale
fell through and the property was omitted form the publication and that item is 4f(9); after
publication of the remaining three properties another sale was withdrawn. However, since
the publication had already occurred staff felt it should be noted on the agenda, not held and
the original resolution rescinded (item # 7). The two remaining properties, items # 8 and 9,
are ready to proceed with conveyance.
2. (Consent Calendar item # 4 (g) 6 - correspondence from Scott Renee Vogt re Recreation
Center Summer Day Camp) In response to Council Member Correia, interim City Manager
Helling reviewed the procedure followed, and will follow up to see if a reimbursement was
made for unused camp time.
3. (Consent Calendar item # 4 (f) 5 - correspondence from Kris Leesekamp re marijuana
possession fines) Council Member Vanderhoef noted the second such letter and questioned
an automatic reply to similar letters. Council Member O'Donnell stated the Charter
amendment case currently at the State Supreme Court may have led to some confusion.
4. (Agenda item # 15 - Resolution authorizing the Historic Preservation Commission to file an
application... grant... Near Southside area...) Council Member Elliott stated he much
preferred when applications are initiated by the neighborhoods rather than the Commission.
PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Majority agreed to proceed.
5. (Consent calendar item # 4 (g) 22 - correspondence from Christopher Merrill re UNESCO
Creative Cities Network) Majority expressed support for the request and agreed to have Mr.
Merrill come and present information at the formal meeting the next evening.
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6. (Item # 13 - Ordinance amending Title 16 ... Public Works.. .storm water collection,
discharge, and runoff... concrete truck wash out) Council Member Vanderhoef reported on
a conversation she had with Public Works Director Fosse, and shared concerns. City Atty.
Dilkes stated this was a federal requirement. Majority agreed to ask Public Works Director
Fosse to attend the next meeting.
7. (Item # 14 - Resolution approving funding for Gluten Evolution L.L.C. .. .Community
Development Block Grant....) Mayor Wilburn left the table due to a conflict of interest,
Mayor Pro tem Bailey presiding. Council Member Vanderhoef reported the minutes of the
Economic Development meeting were not in the packet, and she called staff regarding
secured and unsecured loan questions. Council Member Correia raised the issue of
lowering the interest rate on loans.
8. (Item # 10 - Resolution... approving and authorizing execution of an agreement... Alpla,
Inc....) Mayor Wilburn now presiding. Council Member Correia stated the last two TIF
applications included information on salaries, benefits, etc and that information was not
provided in the packet and she would like to see that included next time. Mayor Pro tem
Bailey stated Economic Development Coordinator Ford would be at the formal meeting the
next evening to address questions and provide additional information.
9. (Item # 16 - Resolution naming the entry driveway... treatment plant ... Atkins Drive)
Council Member O'Donnell stated his desire to personalize the street even more. Majority
requested that interim City Manager Helling contact retired City Manager Atkins and ask his
preference for the name to be Stephen Atkins Drive or Steve Atkins Drive.
10. (Item # 20 - Resolution... an agreement... Iowa City and Johnson County... to use a
portion of City street and public rights of way for the installation, operation, and maintenance
of a fiber optic network) Mayor Pro tem Bailey asked if the City could take advantage of the
placement of this network as well, and would the City also track the placement even though
the agreement requires the County to keep the map. Interim City Manager Helling stated all
of that was being considered. Council Member Vanderhoef indicated her desire to
implement a surcharge for future maintenance.
11. (Consent Calendar # 4 (g) 14 - correspondence from Mark Vining ... Mailboxes of Iowa
City) Council Member Correia and Mayor Pro tem Bailey reported on property owners who
report it had been a difficult process to rebuild after the tornado because of issues such as
parking. Council Member Champion stated it was a problem between the owner and tenant
rather than the City. City Atty. Dilkes explained it had been a non conforming use
previously.
12. (Consent Calendar # 4 (g) 9 - correspondence from Nhung Ta re a request for a driveway)
Council Member Correia reported she had driven by the property and it was a difficult
situation, and expressed herfrustration on the number of City departments involved.
Council Member Champion stated she felt she voluntarily went to another department to get
the answer she wanted.
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13. (IP5 of 8/2 Information Packet - Memo form the Management Analyst re Parking Impact
Fees - Annual Report) Council Member Vanderhoef suggested using the impact fees to
pay down the bonds on the Transportation Center. PCD Director Davidson present for
discussion. City Atty. Dilkes suggested the item be scheduled for a future work session.
14. (Item 2 - Proclamation Partnership for Working Towards Inclusive Communities) Council
Member Correia reported on discussion with staff and the Human Rights Commission and
the proclamation would be forwarded to the National League of Cities and they will forward a
sign to the City stating we are working towards an inclusive community and a "dedication" is
planned for October 17 at 6:00 PM
COUNCIL TIME
1. In response to Mayor Pro tem Bailey, PCD Director Davidson stated the Council would be
seeing the Historic Preservation Plan after receipt from the consultant, a 30 day public
comment period, Historic Preservation Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission
review. Anticipated date for Council is late November or early December.
2. Council Member O'Donnell reported on a potential dangerous situation involving a
panhandler the past week end and his interest to revisit the defeated proposed ordinance.
Majority of Council were not interested.
3. Council Member Vanderhoef indicated her interest to run for the National League of Cities
Board and requested a letter of support. Majority agreed with the request.
4. Council Member Correia stated Emma J. Harvat would be inducted into the Iowa Women's
Hall of Fame later in the month. Mayor Pro tern Bailey stated she would be attending the
event along with others who had been working on the project since 2003.
5. In response to Council Member Elliott, City Clerk Karr reminded Council to provide ranking
of executive search firms to her no later than August 22 so information could be included in
the August 23 packet prior to the August 28 special work session.
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
Meeting adjourned 8:15 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/21/07
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.
Moved and seconded to move up Items 7,8 and 9 at this time. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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 and seconded 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.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 962 Longfellow Court.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-230, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 962 LONGFELLOW COURT.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 985 Longfellow Court.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-231, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 985 LONGFELLOW COURT.
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.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. 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).
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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
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
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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
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];
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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. The Mayor 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. Tom Jacobs1132 Briar Drive, appeared regarding
flooding in the Sandusky, Briar, and Taylor Drive neighborhood. 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 and seconded to accept correspondence from Maureen McCue. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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 (VAC07-00004). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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-1 0) Zone, and rezoning an
additional 9,890 square feet of adjacent property from Neighborhood Public/Central Business
Support (P1/CB-5) Zone to Central Business District (CB-10) Zone (REZ07-00008). The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
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 north of the public square along Lower West Branch
Road. The following individuals appeared: Fr. Juarez, pastor, St. Patrick's; Carl Schmidt,
representing Miller Farms.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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
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OWNED BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY LOCATED NORTH OF LOWER WEST BRANCH
ROAD, BRENTWOOD DRIVE, AND BROADMOOR LANE.
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) (REZ07-00010). Kevin Monson, Newman Monson Architects, appeared. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from Frederick Schieber. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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 (REZ07-
00010), 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-
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 FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
(RS-12) (REZ06-00025), 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 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 declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-247, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, PART 4, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB06-
00017).
Moved and seconded 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) be
passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-248, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF THE
VACATED PORTION OF COURT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN CLINTON STREET
AND CAPITOL STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-249, APPROVING THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF NORTH FORTY FIRST
SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA (SUB07-00004/SUB07-00005).
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. 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 and seconded 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.
Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting, and now presiding.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-254, NAMING THE ENTRY DRIVEWAY TO
THE IOWA CITY WATER TREATMENT PLANT STEPHEN ATKINS DRIVE.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-255, NAMING THE POND AREA LOCATED
WITHIN THE THORNBERRY OFF-LEASH DOG PARK AS LILY'S POND.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-256, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE OLD HIGHWAY
218 WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT.
Moved and seconded 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 H. GREEN
COMPANY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE
MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD IOWA RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Monique Di Carlo. The Mayor declared the motion
carried
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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 and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Kristi Lohmeier and
Brian Braun. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 9:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Ross Wilburn, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 30, 2007
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Special Work Session, August 28, 2007, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: Champion
UISG Rep: Volland
Staff: Dilkes, Karr, Mejia
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
SELECTION OF FIRMS TO BE INTERVIEWED (CITY MANAGER SEARCH)
Mayor Wilburn distributed a memo "Tasks for August 28 meeting on selecting firms to interview"
and attachment "Brainstormed list of questions to ask to all interviewed search firms".
Personnel Administrator Mejia present for discussion.
Majority of Council agreed to interview the following four firms on September 15:
~ Waters-Oldani Executive Recruitment
~ Slavin Management Consultants, Inc.
~ Bennett Yarger Associates
~ The PAR Group - Paul A. Reaume Ltd.
Council agreed to:
· No more than a 15 presentation followed by questions from Council
· Each firm presentation should address:
Experience recruiting a diverse candidate pool
Participatory process (with community)
Overview of timelines & process (how they work with Council)
· A memo from the City Attorney will be provided regarding the pending Supreme Court
Charter amendment issue relative to retention election of a City Manager
· Goal is to have a preferred firm selected at the end of September 15 work session
Meeting adjourned 7:45 PM.
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 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, and/or 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, 7/0, 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-1 0)
Zone, and rezoning an additional 9,890 square feet of adjacent property from Neighborhood
Public/Central 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 -00010). 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 Council Members present.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk