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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef. Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson,
Hargadine, Kelsey, Knoche.
The Mayor proclaimed Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week - November 11-
17,2007, Crissy Cangenilli accepting on behalf of Local Homeless Coordinator Board, and
invited everyone to attend the 2nd annual John's sleep out scheduled for December 8.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Mark Twain
Elementary students: Blanca Apolonio, Sebastian Chavez, Timothy Wright.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, that the following items and recommendations
in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: October 15, Regular Council Work Session, October 15, Special Council
Formal OffiCial and Complete, October 16, Regular Council Formal Official and
Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Historic
Preservation Commission - September 17, 2007; Board of Adjustment - August 8,
2007; Parks and Recreation Commission - September 12, 2007; Telecommunications
Commission: September 24,2007; Human Rights Commission - September 25,2007;
Airport Commission - September 13, 2007; Airport Commission - September 24, 2007;
Police Citizens Review Board: September 11,2007; Youth Advisory Commission -
September 24, 2007; Planning and Zoning Commission - October 4, 2007; Housing
and Community Development Commission: September 20, 2007; Public Library -
September 27, 2007.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Caffrey, Inc., dba DC's, 124 S Dubuque St.;
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Kandy Land, Inc., dba Kandy Land, 928 Maiden
Lane; Class C Beer Permit for Aldi, Inc., dba Aldi, Inc. #6, 1534 S. Gilbert St.; Class B
Beer Permit for Pit Smokehouse, LLC, dba Pit Smokehouse, LLC., 130 N. Dubuque
St.; Class C Beer Permit for Sector, Inc., dba T & M Mini Mart, 2601 Hwy 6 East;
Special Class C Liquor License for India Cafe Corp. dba India Cafe, 227 E.
Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Summit Restaurant & Bar, Inc., dba
Summit, 10 S. Clinton St.; RES. 07-313, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMITS to Yelder
Enterprises, Inc., dba Que, 211 Iowa Ave.; Kandy Land, Inc., dba Kandy Land, 928
Maiden Lane; Summit Restaurant & Bar, Inc., dba Summit, 10 S. Clinton St.
Motions: accept Abstract of Votes for the Iowa City election held October 9,
2007; authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a Letter of Consent to the
assignment of two parking agreements between the City of Iowa City and Plaza Towers,
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L.L.C. and between the City of Iowa City and Ashford Iowa City L.P. to the extent of
Ashford's rights in said agreements to RDB.
Public Hearings: RES. 07-314, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING
THE FY2008 OPERATING BUDGET; RES. 07-315, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR NOVEMBER 27,2007 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO DUPLEX HOMES
LOCATED ON LOTS 13 AND 16 LONGFELLOW MANOR SUBDIVISION, UNDER
THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 07-316, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2220 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-317, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING THREE
MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 807 3rd AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 07-318, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF
OUTLOT "A" OF LOT 77, WALDEN WOOD PART 6, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA, A 6,507 SQUARE FOOT PARCEL WITHIN THE RESUBDIVISION
OF LOT 77, WALDEN WOOD PART 6, AS PUBLIC OPEN SPACE; RES. 07-319,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2007 PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
PROJECT - BENTON STREET; RES. 07-320, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
NEWTON ROAD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES. 07-321,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT SECOND ADDITION; RES.
07-322, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR OLOE TOWNE VILLAGE PART 2.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of a
YIELD sign on the Riverside Drive Frontage Road north of Imperial Court; Acting
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING ANYTIME SIGNS
on the north and south sides of Court Street between Arlington Drive and Taft Avenue;
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) "NO PARKING HERE
TO CORNER" sign on Scott Park Drive north of the Scott Park Drive/Court Street
intersection; Russell Haught regarding Ambulatory Surgical Center TIF; Janice Horak
regarding Thank you from the Iowa City Community String Orchestra; Nathan Mueller
regarding Sand Lake park land usage; 21 Ordinance letters from Andy Craig, Eli
Judge, Dennis Kowalski; Fred Stern regarding Disorderly behavior in Brookland Park
Neighborhood [petition enclosed with 21 signatures]; Gina Kaefring regarding
Marijuana possession; Dennis Kowalski regarding New residents; Tom Moreland
regarding Senior Center Policy [staff response included]; Carmen Krapfl regarding
Train intersection complaint-Brookland Park area; Garry Klein regarding Doug Hart.
The Mayor repeated the public hearings as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Audrey Keranen, Chair of the Youth Advisory Commission, updated Council on the
Youth Empowerment Grant Program and encouraged youth to apply. Mary Bennett, 1107
Muscatine Ave., appeared regarding saving the Wetherby House at 935 Market Street.
Majority of Council requested written information be submitted to the Interim City Manager,
and the Mayor will review before a decision is about calling a special work session meeting.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for November 27
on an application to rezone approximately 0.48 acres of land located at the northwest corner
of the intersection of Linn and Court Streets from Central Business Support (CB-5) Zone to
Central Business (CB-10) Zone (REZ07-000014). PCD Director Davidson present for
discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for November 27
on an ordinance amending a previously approved Rezoning and Sensitive Areas
Development Plan for approximately 10.41 acre property located east of Highway 218 and
south of Melrose Avenue (REZ07 -00015). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the McCollister Boulevard PCC
Pavement [HDP-3715(628)--71-52] and McCollister Boulevard Bridge [HDP-3715(634)--71-
52] establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, and directing City Clerk to
publish advertisement of bids and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. City Engr. Knoche
present for discussion.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 07-323, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD PCC PAVEMENT [HDP-
3715(628)--71-52] AND MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD BRIDGE [HDP-3715(634)--71-52]
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, AND
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT OF 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 hearing was held on renewal of Class C Liquor License for Yelder Enterprises, Inc.,
dba Que, 211 Iowa Avenue. The following individuals appeared: Owner Roy Yelder; Gerald
Garfield; and General Manager Sarah Henningfield. Police Chief Hargadine and Police Sgt.
Kelsay present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from
Debra Harlan, Alcoholic Beverages Division. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to deny, in accordance with staff
recommendation and evidence presented at the hearing, a Class C Liquor License for Yelder
Enterprises, Inc., dba Que, 211 Iowa Avenue. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott,
Vanderhoef. Nays: O'Donnell. Absent: None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance granting to
MidAmerican Energy Company, its successors and assigns, the right and franchise to
acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of Iowa City, a natural gas system
for a period of ten years, with a ten year and five year renewal thereafter, to furnish, deliver
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and sell natural gas to said city and its inhabitants, be given second vote. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Elliott, O'Donnell. Nays: Correia. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance granting to
MidAmerican Energy Company, its successors and assigns, the right and franchise to
acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of Iowa City, an electric light and
power system for a period of ten years, with a ten year and five year renewal thereafter, to
furnish, and sell electric energy to said city and its inhabitants, be given second vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Correia. Absent: None.
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. 07-4292, AMENDING TITLE 5, "BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS,
"CHAPTER 2, "TAXICABS," IN SECTIONS 5-2-2, "TAXICAB BUSINESS LICENSE;
VEHICLE DECALS," SUBSECTION C AND D; 5-2-3, "LIABILITY INSURANCE
REQUIREMENTS," SUBSECTION A(2); 5-2-4, "VEHICLE INSPECTION REQUIRED,"
SUBSECTION A1(A) AND (B); 5-2-8, "VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS," SUBSECTION B; 5-2-9,
SUBSECTION C, "VEHICLE STAND,"; AND 9-4-10D "PUBLIC CARRIER STOPS AND
STANDS," SUBSECTION 2B "TAXICABS," OF THE CITY CODE TO CLARIFY CURRENT
REQUIREMENTS, TO INCREASE SAFETY, AND TO REQUIRE ANNUAL INSPECTIONS,
be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded
by Champion, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-324, 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 HOWARD
R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL. 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:
Board of Appeals (Building Design Rep) to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2009;
Historic Preservation Commission to fill an unexpired plus a three-year term ending March
29,2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 14, 2007.
Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year term January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013; Human Rights
Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011 ;
Parks & Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms January 1, 2008 -
January 1, 2012; Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies, one (1) Art or Design
Professional and one (1) ex officio, to fill three-year terms January 1,2008 - January 1,2011;
Youth Advisory Commission for an unexpired plus a two-year term ending December 31,
2009 for a person - Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, December 5,2007.
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Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to make the following appointments to Boards
and Commissions: reappoint John Roffman, 1314 Burry Drive to the Board of Appeals for
HBA Rep. to fill a five-year term January 1,2008 - December 31,2012; reappoint Jay
Honahan, 1510 Somerset Lane, to the Senior Center Commission to fill a three-year term
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010; appoint Michelle Han, 1909 Earl Road, to the Youth
Advisory Commission (Age 15 to 17) on the date of filing January 1 , 2008 - December 31 ,
2009. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
The Mayor noted the following vacancies would be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment to fill an unexpired term plus a five-year term endjng December 31,2011; Airport
Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,2011; Senior
Center Commission to fill a three-year term January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010; Board of
Appeals for Licensed Plumber to fill a five-year term January 1,2008 - December 31,2012;
Youth Advisory Commission for one (1) person - Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing. [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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to defer to November 27 Council
appointments for Human Services/Aid to Agencies. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Elliott expressed appreciation for the ongoing communication to save
the Wetherby House and hoped something similar could be done for the expansion plans of
the AME Church on Governor Street; and noted that many candidates responded to
questions at a bicycle oriented forum recently and he encouraged financial support from
bicyclists for such projects such as bicycle licensing.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey invited Council to attend the Convention and Visitors Bureau
annual meeting scheduled November 15 at Hotel Vetro; requested that Cool Cities Initiative
be scheduled for the November 26th work session to discuss the city's involvement in the
International Council for Local Environment Initiatives (ICLE) prior to the December JCCOG
meeting; and requested a work session after the first of the year to hear about what the
building codes contain regarding energy efficiency and environmental issues prior to
discussion by the state legislature.
Council Member Vanderhoef stated she, and UISG liaison Abbie Volland, will be
attending the National League of Cities meeting New Orleans next week and she looked
forward to introducing Abbie at the conference; and encouraged everyone to vote on
November 6.
Council Member O'Donnell echoed comments about voting on November 6.
Council Member Champion encouraged voting on November 6; and requested an
update on the request from Procter & Gamble regarding public transportation issues for the
various shifts. Interim City Manager Helling stated he will provide information on the Job
Access Reverse Commute (JARC) grant.
Council Member Correia announced that the first meeting on the Task Force on
violence against women is scheduled for Monday, November 26, at 4:00 on Room A of the
Library; announced that a survey is being distributed as part of the "Working Towards
Inclusive Communities Partnership" program through the National League of Cities in water
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bills and on the City website requesting information from the community on whether it feels it
is a respectful community. Survey deadline is February 29; announced that plans are
underway to continue the tax preparation assistance outreach sites offered last year in
partnership with the University of Iowa Accounting Department, Housing Authority and Family
Resource Center. Iowa City locations are Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center, Public
Library and Lucas. Other sites will be available in Coralville and North Liberty; reported on
Mayor Pro tem Bailey and her attendance at the grand opening of the Nile Valley Restaurant
on Gilbert Street and questioned installation of bike racks, staff will follow up; congratulated
Recycling Coordinator Jennifer Jordan and the City recycling division for receiving the Iowa
Recycling Association Recycling Project of the Year Award.
Council Member Elliott suggested the Task Force on violence against women should
be exploring the problem of violence against anyone, not just women; and stated he may be
late or absent from the November 27 formal meeting.
Mayor Wilburn encouraged everyone to visit the Bethel Church during the fund raising
project to support expansion of their church; and thanked Connie Benton Wolfe for her years
of service to United Way of Johnson County and wished her well in her new position in the
Quad Cities.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to adjourn meeting at 9:00 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all cil Members pr sent.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: October 15, 2007
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, October 15, 2007, 6:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG Rep: Volland
Staff: Helling (7:00), Dilkes, Mejia, Karr, Trueblood, O'Malley, Tharp, Davidson
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PAR EXECUTIVE SEARCH UPDATE
PAR Consultant Bob Beezat briefed Council on the City Manager selection process and
distributed a list of groups and/or individuals that have been identified by them in individual
meetings with him earlier in the day. Invitations will be sent to these groups and/or individuals
inviting them to participate in small group meetings either November 7 or 8. Council agreed to
expand the list to include:
Dick Ferguson, ACT
Barrett Anderson, UISG President
Ron Reed, Mercy Hospital
Phil Jones, University of Iowa
A recruitment profile will be prepared by Mr. Beezat, distributed to Council, non substantive
individual comments directed to Mr. Beezat, and unless there are substantive changes made
distributed for recruitment purposes in November. In additiontwo public forums will be
scheduled for input on November 7. Majority also requested input be solicited on the City
website as well following the typical correspondence policy.
STAFF ACTION: Invitations to small group sessions sent and public forum advertised.
(Mejia)
Council recessed to a special formal and executive session at 6:30, and resumed the work
session at 7:00 PM.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Youth Advisory Commission - Readvertise no applicants
Council Work Session
October 15, 2007
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AIRPORT HANGAR EXPANSION PROPOSAL
Operations Specialist Tharp and Airport Commission Chair Horan distributed information
regarding a request for expansion from the University of Iowa-Center for Computer Aided
Design Engineering Group, Operator Performance Labs (OPL). Tom Schnell, Director of the
Research Lab present for discussion. Majority agreed to amend the CIP Plan.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Tharp)
CASH BALANCE POLICIES (IP2 of 10/11 Info Packet)
Interim City Manager Helling and Finance Director O'Malley presented information. Majority
agreed to maintain the current policy which set the minimum cash balances for General Fund at
15% of usual operating expenditures, with an optimum level of 30%.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare budget utilizing current policy. (O'Malley)
TIF APPLICATION OF IOWA CITY AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER
(Consent Calendar # 5f1)
After discussion, majority agreed to refer back the revised information to the Economic
Development Committee; and requested that all future applications that do not receive the
approval of the Committee be scheduled for a Council work session for discussion on the
original application.
SIDEWALK ADVERTISING - SANDWICH BOARD SIGNS (IP3 of 10/11 Info Packet)
Majority agreed not to pursue.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 17 - Ordinance amending Title 5 ... Taxicab Business...) City Clerk
responded to questions. Majority agreed to proceed.
2. (Agenda item # 23 - Resolution naming small dog park... Linder Tire Service Small Dog
Park) Park & Recreation Director Trueblood distributed an excerpt from the October 10
Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on the proposal. In response to questions, P&R
Director Trueblood indicated there were no written policies regarding naming of parks for
donors.
3. (Agenda item # 22 - Resolution authorizing... Department of Transportation funding...
Court Hill Trail Project...) Elliott expressed a desire to explore the City licensing bikes, and
helping pay a portion of expenses for bike trails.
Council Work Session
October 15, 2007
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COUNCIL TIME
1. (IP7 of 10/4 Info Packet - Annual Reports of Boards & Commissions) Council Member
Correia noted the annual report received from the Police Citizens Review Board and
questioned if the Board review Police policies and procedures mentioned in some of their
reports. Council Member Vanderhoef confirmed that was a major component of the work of
the Commission.
2. (IP6 of 10/11 Info Packet - accepting and archiving of digital data) Mayor Pro tem Bailey
noted she found the Sandusky video very helpful and questioned what items may be
affected by the policy. City Clerk Karr stated the Sandusky video was a DVD and has been
archived; the policy deals with media that can not be printed such as movies.
3. (Agenda item #4f(11) of 10/2) Council Member Elliott requested the matter of the naming of
the southern portion of Mormon Trek Boulevard to McCollister Boulevard be scheduled for
an upcoming work session. Majority agreed.
4. Council Member Vanderhoef noted the email distributed to Candidates regarding City permit
parking spaces for the University of Iowa, and requested Council schedule a meeting with
University officials. Interim City Manager Helling reported that staffs from the City and
University plan to meet on these matters.
5. Council Member Correia reported on the National League of Cities "Working Towards
Inclusive Communities Project" and stated the City would be unveiling the signs soon for the
project and indicated a desire to discuss scheduling of diversity training or cultural
competency trainings after the first of the year.
6. (Consent Calendar # 5f(6) - Michael Wright re Northside Parking Permits) In response to
Interim City Manager Helling, majority agreed to remove further discussion on northside
parking permits as a result of the response.
7. (IP5 of the 10/11 Info Packet) City Clerk Karr reminded Council to contact her if they were
interested in attending the Human Rights Breakfast on October 25.
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
Meeting adjourned 9: 15 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/15/07
Iowa City City Council special meeting. 6:30 p.m. Mayor Wilburn presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss the purchase of
particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to
increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The
minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (real estate)
shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting at 7:05 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ross Wilburn, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/16/07
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p. m . City Hall. Mayor Wilburn presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed Change your Clock, Change your Battery Day - November 4,
2007.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey reported the National Trust for Historic Preservation recognized
the City of Iowa City for the private/public partnership that launched a prompt and effective
disaster recovery in the historic neighborhoods in the wake of the 2006 tornado. A special
presentation of the National Trust for Historic Preservation Award was presented by Historic
Preservation Commission Chair Tim Weitzel and Friends of Historic Preservation rep. Mike
Haverkamp.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Weber Elementary
students: Meredith Arpey, Andrew Roskos, Analisa Stewart.
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: October 1, Regular Council Work Session; October 2, Regular Council
Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Public
Library - August 23,2007; Historic Preservation Commission - August 9,2007;
Planning and Zoning Commission - August 16, 2007; Planning and Zoning
Commission - September 20,2007.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Special Class C Liquor License for Guido's Deli, 227 E. 1st Street. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Grizzly's South Side Pub, 1210 Highland Ct.; Outdoor
Service Area for Grizzly's South Side Pub, 1210 Highland Ct.; Class C Liquor License
for La Casa Ltd., 1200 Gilbert Ct.; Class C Liquor License for Los Portales, 1402 S.
Gilbert St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Cafe Z, 1705 S. 1 st Ave. Suite A. Class
C Liquor License for Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 1 Oaknoll Ct.; Class C Beer
Permit for On The Go Convenience Stores, Inc., 2315 Muscatine Ave.; Class C Liquor
License for Old Capitol Brew Works and Public House, LLC, 525 S Gilbert St.; Outdoor
Service Area for Old Capitol Brew Works and Public House, LLC, 525 S Gilbert St.
Public Hearings: RES. 07-300, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
NOVEMBER 5, 2007, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MCCOLLISTER
BOULEVARD PCC PAVEMENT [HDP-3715(628)--71-52] AND MCCOLLISTER
BOULEVARD BRIDGE [HDP-3715(634)--71-52] PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY
Official Actions
October 16, 2007
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CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 07-301, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2007
PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT; RES. 07-302,
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, FORCE MAIN, LIFT STATION, STORM SEWERS, WATER MAIN, STREET
PAVING, OUTLOT A SIDEWALK, AND NAPLES AVENUE / HIGHWAY 1
INTERSECTION PAVING AND SIGNAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MWD
DAVIS ADDITION, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Correspondence: Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center, LLC regarding TIF tax
rebate [staff memorandum included]; Rachel Leist regarding Transit service for Proctor
and Gamble employees; Drinking Issue letters from Angela Reams and James
Clayton, [staff responses included] Jim Knapp; Rick Rudloff regarding Access to
University of Iowa Hospital on game day [staff response included]; Tim Taffe:
regarding Trash collection [staff response included]; Mike Wright regarding Northside
Parking Permits; Mary Rohan regarding U of I and Iowa City Police Nite Ride Pilot;
Fire Station letters from Richard Ferguson, Ryan Bowman, Andrea Rhoades, Scott
Fisher, David Jensen, Rollie Ostrander, Douglas Kubach, Sonja Zeithamel, Joe
Jordison, Philip Larson, Tom Keel, Bev Quantance; Rod Sullivan regarding
Streetl ig hts.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Dick Ferguson, CEO and Chairman of ACT (American College Testing), presented a
statement on the need for a fourth fire station. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Mr. Ferguson. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Fred Stern,
402 Brookland Place, appeared regarding loud parties after football games in the
neighborhood. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Mr. Stern. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Marybeth SIonneger1109 Davenport St., appeared regarding
saving small cottage that belonged to Isaac Weatherby (935 Market St.) that is slated for
demolition. Senior Center Commissioner Betty Kelly updated Council on activities at the
Center. John Loomis, 943 E. Davenport St., noted the proliferation of dogs in the Goosetown
neighborhood, and requested Council consider changing the policy to require property
owners (and not just animal owners or property tenants) be notified of animal complaints
received on their property
Moved and seconded that ORD, 07-4284, 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 (OPD-8)
ZONE FOR APPROXIMATELY 33.69 ACRES; INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS) ZONE FOR APPROXIMATELY 9.32 ACRES, AND INTERIM
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE COMMERCIAL (ID-C01) ZONE FOR APPROXIMATELY 2.03
ACRES. (REZ07-00011), be passed and adopted.
Council combined a public hearing on an ordinance granting to MidAmerican Energy
company, its successors and assigns, the right and franchise to acquire, construct, erect,
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maintain and operate in the City of Iowa city, a natural gas system for a period of ten years
with a ten year and five year renewal thereafter, to furnish, deliver and sell natural gas to said
city and its inhabitants and a public hearing on an ordinance granting to MidAmerican Energy
Company, its successors and assigns, the right and franchise to acquire, construct, erect,
maintain and operate in the City of Iowa City, an electric light and power system for a period
of ten years, with a ten year and five year renewal thereafter, to furnish, and sell electric
energy to said city and its inhabitants. The following individuals appeared: Terry Smith,
MidAmerican Rep., 2220 Balsam Ct; Karen Kubby, 1425 Ridge St.; Peter Small, 603 S.
Dubuque; Mary Duncan, Executive Director Summer of the Arts; Bob Welsh, 840 Penfro;
William Boos, 1427 E. Davenport St.; Peter Hansen, 1203 Cambria Ct. Moved and seconded
to accept correspondence from Tom Carsner, Mary Vasey, Jim Andrews, Evan Fales, Tim
Weitzel, Russell Haught, Peter Small, Terry Smith, Bob Goodfellow. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance granting to MidAmerican energy company, its
successors and assigns, the right and franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and
operate in the City of Iowa City, a natural gas system for a period of ten years, with a ten year
and five year renewal thereafter, to furnish, deliver and sell natural gas to said city and its
inhabitants, be given first vote. Moved and seconded to amend the ordinance by substituting
the duration language in Section 2 with the language proposed and distributed by
MidAmerican. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried. The Mayor declared the
motion for first consideration carried as amended.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance granting to MidAmerican Energy Company,
its successors and assigns, the right and franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and
operate in the City of Iowa City, an electric light and power system for a period of ten years,
with a ten year and five year renewal thereafter, to furnish, and sell electric energy to said city
and its inhabitants, be given first vote, as amended by substituting the duration language in
Section 2 with the language proposed and distributed by MidAmerican. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 07-4285, AMENDING TITLE 17, CHAPTER 1,
BUILDING CODE, BY ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2006 EDITION,
AND THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX F RADON
CONTROL METHODS, 2006 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE
COUNCIL AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR
THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, be passed and adopted. Bob Welsh, 840 Penfro, appeared.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 07-4286, AMENDING TITLE 17, CHAPTER 2, OF
THE IOWA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ADOPTING THE 2006 EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, TO REGULATE THE
PRACTICE, MATERIALS AND FIXTURES USED IN THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE,
EXTENSION AND ALTERATION OF ALL PIPING, FIXTURES, APPLIANCES AND
APPURTENANCES IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS PLUMBING SYSTEMS, TO
PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND INSPECTION OF PLUMBING
INSTALLATIONS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS, be passed and adopted.
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Moved and seconded that ORD. 07-4287, AMENDING SECTION 17, CHAPTER 4,
MECHANICAL CODE, BY ADOPTING THE 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
MECHANICAL CODE PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, AND
PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE
PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 07-4288, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 17,
ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING," CHAPTER 13, ENTITLED "FUEL GAS CODE,"
BY ADOPTING THE 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH,
WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be passed and
adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 07-4289, AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 1, FIRE
PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, BY ADOPTING THE 2006 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE TO REGULATE AND GOVERN THE SAFEGUARDING OF
LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE
STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS AND
DEVICES, AND FROM CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR PROPERTY IN THE
OCCUPANCY OF BUILDING AND PREMISES IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 07-4290, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 99-3872,
CODIFIED AT TITLE 17 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND
HOUSING,"CHAPTER 9, ENTITLED, "BUILDING CONSERVATION CODE," BECAUSE THE
PROVISIONS ARE NOW INCLUDED IN THE BUILDING CODE, be passed and adopted.
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-
4291, AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS,"
CHAPTER 8, ENTITLED, "POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD," ARTICLE 10, ENTITLED
"COUNCIL REVIEW," TO DELETE THE 2-YEAR CITY COUNCIL REVIEW, be voted on for
final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that
the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 5, "Business and License
Regulations," Chapter 2, "Taxicabs," in Sections 5-2-2, "Taxicab Business License; vehicle
decals," Subsection C and D; 5-2-3, "Liability Insurance Requirements," subsection A(2); 5-2-
4, "Vehicle Inspection Required," Subsection A 1 (A) and (B); 5-2-8, "Vehicle Requirements,"
Subsection B; 5-2-9, Subsection C, "Vehicle Stand," and 9-4-1 OD "Public Carrier Stops and
Stands," Subsection 2B "Taxicabs," of the City Code to clarify current requirements, to
increase safety, and to require annual inspections, be given first vote. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from David Stoddard.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-303, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH ELERT &
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ASSOCIATES FOR RADIO DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE JOINT EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATION CENTER.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-304, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH NEUMANN
MONSON ARCHITECTS PC FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE JOINT
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-305, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
THE CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY, THE CITY OF CORALVILLE AND JOHNSON COUNTY
FOR THE FUNDING OF CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE JOINT EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATION CENTER.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-306, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE PARKING DIVISION OF THE PARKING AND TRANSIT DEPARTMENT
BY DELETING ONE FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER 1- TOWING POSITION AND
ADDING ONE FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER II - PARKING POSITION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-307, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE COURT HILL TRAIL PROJECT, STP-E-3715(635)--8V-
52.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-308, NAMING THE SMALL DOG SECTION
WITHIN THE THORNBERRY OFF-LEASH DOG PARK THE "LINDER TIRE SERVICE
SMALL DOG YARD."
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-309, NAMING A NEW NEIGHBORHOOD
PARK "FRAUENHOL TZ-MILLER PARK." Carl Schmidt, representing Henrietta Miller,
thanked the Parks & Recreation Commission and City Council for allowing the family the
ability to leave a legacy on the family farm with the naming of the park.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-310, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE OLD HIGHWAY 218 WATER MAIN EXTENSION
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-311, ESTABLISHING THE TASK FORCE TO
ADDRESS VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as
amended.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-312, APPROVING A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT AND OPTION TO PURCHASE FOR THE CITY'S PURCHASE OF
AN APPROXIMATELY 31.5 ACRE PARCEL OF THE 53.6 ACRES OF LAND
KNOWN AS THE SHOWERS ADDITION ALONG THE IOWA RIVER WEST OF
SAND LAKE AND AN OPTION TO PURCHASE THE REMAINDER OF SAID
SHOWERS ADDITION.
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; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six~year term January 1, 2008-
December 31,2013. [Advertised in error. Position appointed by Board and should be
omitted from the agenda.]; Board of Appeals for two vacancies, (one HBA Rep and one
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Licensed Plumber) to fill a five-year term January 1,2008 - December 31, 2012; Senior
Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2008 - December
31,2010; Youth Advisory Commission for two vacancies to fill two year terms January 1,
2008 - December 31,2009, One (1) person - Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing, One (1)
person - Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, October 31,2007; Board of Appeals (Building Design Rep) for an unexpired
term ending December 31, 2009; Historic Preservation Commission to fill an unexpired plus
a three-year term ending March 29, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, November 14, 2007.
The Mayor announced the current vacancies: Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year
term January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013; Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to
fill three-year terms January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011; Parks & Recreation Commission for
two vacancies to fill four-year terms January 1,2008 - January 1, 2012; Public Art Advisory
Committee for two vacancies, one (1) Art or Design Professional and one (1) ex officio, to fill
three-year terms January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, December 5,2007.
The Mayor noted that the Youth Advisory Commission vacancy (Age 18 to 21 on the
date of filing), to fill an unexpired plus a two-year term ending December 31,2009, will be
readvertised. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but
will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no
additional publication costs will be incurred.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 9:20 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ross Wilburn, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, <fjty Clerk
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Submi - r publication - 10/24/07.
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 15, 2007
Iowa City City Council special meeting. 6:30 p.m. Mayor Wilburn presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be
reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for
that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this
paragraph (real estate) shall be available for public examination when the transaction
discussed is completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session
at 6:30 p.m.
Council returned to open session 6:57 p.m.
Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn the special meeting at
7:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef
absent.
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
OCTOBER 16, 2007
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m.City Hall. Mayor Wilburn presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Terdalkar, Okerlund.
The Mayor proclaimed Change your Clock, Change your Battery Day - November 4,
2007.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey reported the National Trust for Historic Preservation recognized
the City of Iowa City for the private/public partnership that launched a prompt and effective
disaster recovery in the historic neighborhoods in the wake of the 2006 tornado. A special
presentation of the National Trust for Historic Preservation Award was presented by Historic
Preservation Commission Chair Tim Weitzel and Friends of Historic Preservation rep. Mike
Haverkamp.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Weber Elementary
students: Meredith Arpey, Andrew Roskos, Analisa Stewart.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: October 1, Regular Council Work Session; October 2, Regular Council
Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Public
Library - August 23, 2007; Historic Preservation Commission - August 9, 2007;
Planning and Zoning Commission - August 16, 2007; Planning and Zoning
Commission - September 20,2007.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Special Class C Liquor License for Laurie L. Magaraci dba Guido's Deli, 227 E.
1st Street. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for HMDS, Inc., dba Grizzly's South Side
Pub, 1210 Highland Ct.; Outdoor Service Area for HMDS, Inc., dba Grizzly's South
Side Pub, 1210 Highland Ct.; Class C Liquor License for La Casa, Ltd., dba La Casa
Ltd., 1200 Gilbert Ct.; Class C Liquor License for Los Portales Mexican Restaurant,
Inc., dba Los Portales, 1402 S. Gilbert St.; Special Class C Liquor License for David
Zaghloul dba Cafe Z, 1705 S. 1st Ave. Suite A. Class C Liquor License for Christian
Retirement Services, Inc., dba Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 1 Oaknoll Ct.; Class C
Beer Permit for On The Go Convenience Stores, Inc., dba On The Go Convenience
Stores, Inc., 2315 Muscatine Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Old Capitol Brew Works
and Public House, LLC, dba Old Capitol Brew Works and Public House, LLC, 525 S
Gilbert St.; Outdoor Service Area for Old Capitol Brew Works and Public House,
LLC, dba Old Capitol Brew Works and Public House, LLC, 525 S Gilbert St.
Public Hearings: RES. 07-300, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
NOVEMBER 5, 2007, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
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ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MCCOLLISTER
BOULEVARD PCC PAVEMENT [HDP-3715(628)--71-52] AND MCCOLLISTER
BOULEVARD BRIDGE [HDP-3715(634)--71-52] 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. 07-301, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2007
PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT; RES. 07-302,
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, FORCE MAIN, LIFT STATION, STORM SEWERS, WATER MAIN, STREET
PAVING, OUTLOT A SIDEWALK, AND NAPLES AVENUE / HIGHWAY 1
INTERSECTION PAVING AND SIGNAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MWD
DAVIS ADDITION, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Correspondence: Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center, LLC regarding TIF tax
rebate [staff memorandum included]; Rachel Leist regarding Transit service for Proctor
and Gamble employees; Drinking Issue letters from Angela Reams and James
Clayton, [staff responses included] Jim Knapp; Rick Rudloff regarding Access to
University of Iowa Hospital on game day [staff response included]; Tim Taffe:
regarding Trash collection [staff response included]; Mike Wright regarding Northside
Parking Permits; Mary Rohan regarding U of I and Iowa City Police Nite Ride Pilot;
Fire Station letters from Richard Ferguson, Ryan Bowman, Andrea Rhoades, Scott
Fisher, David Jensen, Rollie Ostrander, Douglas Kubach, Sonja Zeithamel, Joe
Jordison, Philip Larson, Tom Keel, Bev Quantance; Rod Sullivan regarding
Streetlights.
The Mayor repeated the public hearings as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Dick Ferguson, CEO and Chairman of ACT (American College Testing), presented a
statement on the need for a fourth fire station. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, to
accept correspondence from Mr. Ferguson. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, al Council Members present. Fred Stern, 402 Brookland Place, appeared
regarding loud parties after football games in the neighborhood. Moved by Vanderhoef,
seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence from Mr. Stern. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Marybeth SIonneger11 09
Davenport St., appeared regarding saving small cottage that belonged to Isaac Weatherby
(935 Market St.) that is slated for demolition. Council requested Ms. Slonneger provide
written information and requested staff report back on options. Senior Center Commissioner
Betty Kelly updated Council on activities at the Center. John Loomis, 943 E. Davenport St.,
noted the proliferation of dogs in the Goosetown neighborhood, and requested Council
consider changing the policy to require property owners (and not just animal owners or
property tenants) be notified of animal complaints received on their property
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD, 07-4284, 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
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OVERLAY (OPD-8) ZONE FOR APPROXIMATELY 33.69 ACRES; INTERIM
DEVELOPMENT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS) ZONE FOR APPROXIMATELY
9.32 ACRES, AND INTERIM DEVELOPMENT OFFICE COMMERCIAL (ID-C01) ZONE FOR
APPROXIMATELY 2.03 ACRES. (REl07-00011) (Cardinal Pointe South), be passed and
adopted. The Mayor requested that Council Members disclose ex parte communications, and
none were reported. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Council combined a public hearing on an ordinance granting to MidAmerican Energy
company, its successors and assigns, the right and franchise to acquire, construct, erect,
maintain and operate in the City of Iowa city, a natural gas system for a period of ten years
with a ten year and five year renewal thereafter, to furnish, deliver and sell natural gas to said
city and its inhabitants and a public hearing on an ordinance granting to MidAmerican Energy
Company, its successors and assigns, the right and franchise to acquire, construct, erect,
maintain and operate in the City of Iowa City, an electric light and power system for a period
of ten years, with a ten year and five year renewal thereafter, to furnish, and sell electric
energy to said city and its inhabitants. The following individuals appeared: Terry Smith,
MidAmerican Rep., 2220 Balsam Ct; Karen Kubby, 1425 Ridge St.; Peter Small, 603 S.
Dubuque; Mary Duncan, Executive Director Summer of the Arts; Bob Welsh, 840 Penfro;
William Boos, 1427 E. Davenport St.; Peter Hansen, 1203 Cambria Ct. Moved by O'Donnell,
seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Tom Carsner, Mary Vasey, Jim
Andrews, Evan Fales, Tim Weitzel, Russell Haught, Peter Small, Terry Smith, Bob
Goodfellow. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance granting to
MidAmerican energy company, its successors and assigns, the right and franchise to acquire,
construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of Iowa City, a natural gas system for a
period of ten years, with a ten year and five year renewal thereafter, to furnish, deliver and
sell natural gas to said city and its inhabitants, be given first vote. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, to defer
indefinitely consideration of the ordinance and refer it back to the negotiating table to
consider a language change from "may terminate" to "may continue" and the period of time
from ten/ten/five to five/ten/ten. MidAmerican rep. Terry Smith present for discussion.
Council Member Champion withdrew her second on the motion to defer indefinitely, and after
discussion Mayor Pro tem Bailey seconded the motion. The Mayor declared the motion to
defer indefinitely defeated, 1/6, on the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Correia. Nays:
Bailey, Champion, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved by
Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to amend the ordinance by substituting the duration
language in Section 2 with the language proposed and distributed by MidAmerican. The
Mayor declared the motion to amend carried, 6/1, with the following division of voice vote:
Ayes: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Correia. Absent:
None. The Mayor declared the motion for first consideration carried, 6/1, as amended with
the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn, Bailey. Nays: Correia. Absent: None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance granting to
MidAmerican Energy Company, its successors and assigns, the right and franchise to
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acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of Iowa City, an electric light and
power system for a period of ten years, with a ten year and five year renewal thereafter, to
furnish, and sell electric energy to said city and its inhabitants, be given first vote, as
amended by substituting the duration language in Section 2 with the language proposed and
distributed by MidAmerican. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion. Nays:
Correia. Absent: None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 07-4285, AMENDING
TITLE 17, CHAPTER 1, BUILDING CODE, BY ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING
CODE, 2006 EDITION, AND THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCLUDING
APPENDIX F RADON CONTROL METHODS, 2006 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE
INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS
THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND
SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be passed and adopted. Bob Welsh, 840
Penfro, appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 07-4286, AMENDING
TITLE 17, CHAPTER 2, OF THE IOWA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ADOPTING
THE 2006 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS, TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE, MATERIALS AND FIXTURES USED IN
THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, EXTENSION AND ALTERATION OF ALL PIPING,
FIXTURES, APPLIANCES AND APPURTENANCES IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS
PLUMBING SYSTEMS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND
INSPECTION OF PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES, AND
TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 07-4287, AMENDING
SECTION 17, CHAPTER 4, MECHANICAL CODE, BY ADOPTING THE 2006 EDITION OF
THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL
CODE COUNCIL, AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF; TO
PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE
CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 07-4288, AMENDING CITY
CODE TITLE 17, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING," CHAPTER 13, ENTITLED
"FUEL GAS CODE," BY ADOPTING THE 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL
GAS CODE PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL AND PROVIDING
FOR CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THEREOF TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE
HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE CITIZENS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, be passed
and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that ORD. 07-4289, AMENDING TITLE 7,
CHAPTER 1, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, BY ADOPTING THE 2006 EDITION
OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE TO REGULATE AND GOVERN THE
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SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
ARISING FROM THE STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES,
MATERIALS AND DEVICES, AND FROM CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR
PROPERTY IN THE OCCUPANCY OF BUILDING AND PREMISES IN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS, be passed and adopted.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 07-4290, REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 99-3872, CODIFIED AT TITLE 17 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED
"BUILDING AND HOUSING,"CHAPTER 9, ENTITLED, "BUILDING CONSERVATION
CODE," BECAUSE THE PROVISIONS ARE NOW INCLUDED IN THE BUILDING CODE, be
passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 07-4291, AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "POLICE
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 8, ENTITLED, "POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD,"
ARTICLE 10, ENTITLED "COUNCIL REVIEW," TO DELETE THE 2-YEAR CITY COUNCIL
REVIEW, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey,
seconded by Correia, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by, Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 5,
"Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2, "Taxicabs," in Sections 5-2-2, "Taxicab
Business License; vehicle decals," Subsection C and D; 5-2-3, "Liability Insurance
Requirements," subsection A(2); 5-2-4, "Vehicle Inspection Required," Subsection A 1 (A) and
(B); 5-2-8, "Vehicle Requirements," Subsection B; 5-2-9, Subsection C, "Vehicle Stand," and
9-4-1 OD "Public Carrier Stops and Stands," Subsection 2B "Taxicabs," of the City Code to
clarify current requirements, to increase safety, and to require annual inspections, be given
first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to accept
correspondence from David Stoddard. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-303, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
WITH ELERT & ASSOCIATES FOR RADIO DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE JOINT
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-304, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CONSULTANT
AGREEMENT WITH NEUMANN MONSON ARCHITECTS PC FOR ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES FOR THE JOINT EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER. Affirmative roll
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call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-305, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT AMONG THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, THE CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY, THE CITY OF CORALVILLE AND
JOHNSON COUNTY FOR THE FUNDING OF CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE JOINT
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-306, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE PARKING DIVISION OF THE PARKING AND TRANSIT
DEPARTMENT BY DELETING ONE FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER I - TOWING
POSITION AND ADDING ONE FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER II - PARKING
POSITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-307, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE COURT HILL TRAIL PROJECT,
STP-E-3715(635)--8V-52. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-308, NAMING THE
SMALL DOG SECTION WITHIN THE THORNBERRY OFF-LEASH DOG PARK THE
"LINDER TIRE SERVICE SMALL DOG YARD." 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 adopt RES. 07-309, NAMING A
NEW NEIGHBORHOOD PARK "FRAUENHOL TZ-MILLER PARK." Carl Schmidt,
representing Henrietta Miller, thanked the Parks & Recreation Commission and City Council
for allowing the family the ability to leave a legacy on the family farm with the naming of the
park. 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. 07-310, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE OLD HIGHWAY 218 WATER MAIN
EXTENSION PROJECT to Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. for $ 462,507.55. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 07-311, ESTABLISHING THE
TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. Majority agreed to add an
Interfraternity Council representation to the Task Force. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-312,
APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND OPTION TO PURCHASE FOR
THE CITY'S PURCHASE OF AN APPROXIMATELY 31.5 ACRE PARCEL OF THE
53.6 ACRES OF LAND KNOWN AS THE SHOWERS ADDITION ALONG THE
IOWA RIVER WEST OF SAND LAKE AND AN OPTION TO PURCHASE THE
REMAINDER OF SAID SHOWERS ADDITION. The Mayor declared the resolution
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*Revised 11/7/07
adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion. Nays: Elliott, Correia. Absent: None.
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; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1, 2008-
December 31, 2013. [Advertised in error. Position appointed by Board and should be
omitted from the agenda.]; Board of Appeals for two vacancies, (one HBA Rep and one
Licensed Plumber) to fill a five-year term January 1,2008 - December 31,2012; Senior
Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1 , 2008 - December
31,2010; Youth Advisory Commission for two vacancies to fill two year terms January 1,
2008 - December 31,2009, One (1) person - Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing, One (1)
person - Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, October 31,2007; Board of Appeals (Building Design Rep) for an unexpired
term ending December 31,2009; Historic Preservation Commission to fill an unexpired plus
a three-year term ending March 29, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, November 14,2007.
The Mayor announced the current vacancies: Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year
term January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013; Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to
fill three-year terms January 1, 2008 - January 1,2011; Parks & Recreation Commission for
two vacancies to fill four-year terms January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012; Public Art Advisory
Committee for two vacancies, one (1) Art or Design Professional and one (1) ex officio, to fill
three-year terms January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, December 5,2007.
The Mayor noted that the Youth Advisory Commission vacancy (Age 18 to 21 on the
date of filing), to fill an unexpired plus a two-year term ending December 31,2009, will be
readvertised. [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 Elliott noted the sincere apologizes expressed by The Saloon owner,
Jim Mondanaro, regarding a recent ad referring to the sidewalk cafe as a beer garden; and
stated his disappointment that Dick Ferguson from ACT had to plead for a fourth fire station
earlier in the meeting.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey referenced the letter from Procter & Gamble on the Consent
Calendar and requested staff report back on the request.
Council Member Vanderhoef reported on her attendance at the Iowa Department of
Transportation meeting in Clinton and stated she would be asking Council to get more
involved in some issues in meeting with area legislators; and the fine presentation she heard
*from Systems Unlimited, reminding everyone that Systems was not a United Way funded
agency, and that they were totally funded by grants and donations.
CouncirMember O'Donnell agreed with remarks made by ACT CEO and Chair Dick
Ferguson and Council Member Elliott regarding the need for a fourth fire station.
Council Member Champion said she was disturbed by comments made earlier (Fred
Stern) regarding Brookland Drive nuisance complaints. Council requested information on
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adopted, 5{2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef,'~ilburn, Bailey, Champion. Nays: Elliott, Correia. Absent: None.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning B"~f Adjustment to fill an unexpired term plus a five-year term ending
December 31, 20 1; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year ter ~anuary 1,2006 -
December 31, 201 . Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year ter January 1, 2008-
December 31,2013. Advertised in error. Position appointed by Bard and should be
omitted from the agen a.]; Board of Appeals for two vacancies, ( e HBA Rep and one
Licensed Plumber) to fil a five-year term January 1,2008 - Dec mber 31,2012; Senior
Center Commission for 0 vacancies to fill three-year terms J nuary 1, 2008 - December
31,2010; Youth Advisory ommission for two vacancies to fi two year terms January 1,
2008 - December 31,2009, One (1) person - Age 15 to 17 n the date of filing, One (1)
person - Age 18 to 21 on the ate of filing. Applications st be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, October 31,2007; oard of Appeals (Buildi g Design Rep) for an unexpired
term ending December 31,2009, Historic Preservation ommission to fill an unexpired plus
a three-year term ending March 2 2011. Applicatio s must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, November 14, 2007.
The Mayor announced the cur nt vacanci s: Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year
term January 1, 2008 - January 1, 201 ; Huma Rights Commission for three vacancies to
fill three-year terms January 1,2008 - J ua 1, 2011; Parks & Recreation Commission for
two vacancies to fill four-year terms Janu , 2008 - January 1,2012; Public Art Advisory
Committee for two vacancies, one (1) Art Design Professional and one (1) ex officio, to fill
three-year terms January 1, 2008 - Jan ry ,2011. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, December 5,2007.
The Mayor noted that the You Advisor Commission vacancy (Age 18 to 21 on the
date of filing), to fill an unexpired pi a two-year erm ending December 31,2009, will be
readvertised. [Staff will not publis additional noti s after a period of six publications; but
will continue to advertise vacanc' s with postings a d on the Council agenda. However, no
additional publication costs will e incurred.]
Council Member Elliott oted the sincere apolo izes expressed by The Saloon owner,
Jim Mondanaro, regarding a ecent ad referring to the idewalk cafe as a beer garden; and
stated his disappointment t t Dick Ferguson from ACT ad to plead for a fourth fire station
earlier in the meeting.
Mayor Pro tem B . ey referenced the letter from Pr ter & Gamble on the Consent
Calendar and requeste staff report back on the request.
Council Memb Vanderhoef reported on her attenda ce at the Iowa Department of
Transportation meet' g in Clinton and stated she would be as ing Council to get more
involved in some i ues in meeting with area legislators; and t fine presentation she heard
from Systems Un mited, reminding everyone that Systems was . United Way funded
agency, and tha they were totally funded by grants and donation\.
Council ember O'Donnell agreed with remarks made by ACT CEO and Chair Dick
Ferguson an Council Member Elliott regarding the need for a fourtl\Jire station.
Council Member Champion said she was disturbed by comments made earlier (Fred
Stern) regarding Brookland Drive nuisance complaints. Council requested information on
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number of complaints, possible solutions, warnings versus citations, and scheduling possible
review of the present ordinance.
Council Member Correia raised concerns regarding the Weatherby house slated for
demolition, and stated her willingness to have a special meeting if needed. Staff will report
back with more information; and reminded Council and the public of the Inclusive Community
event schedule for October 17 in Chauncey Swan Park.
Mayor Wilburn thanked Dick Ferguson for appearing before Council and stated he was
always helpful for people with budgetary suggestions, requests, or priorities to inform Council.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to adjourn meeting at 9:20 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk