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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 15, 2008
Iowa City City Council regular meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Regenia Bailey
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: O'Donnell. Staff members present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse, Jensen, Hightshoe,
Bradbury, Trueblood, Boothroy.
The Richard W. "Dick" Lee Award was presented to Officer Jeffrey Fink. Rick Lee and
Terry Parker, representing the Dick Lee family, and Police Chief Hargadine presented the
award.
The Mayor proclaimed Iowa City Mentoring Month -January 2008, Scott Hansen,
Executive Director Big Brothers/Big Sisters accepting; Celebration of Roe v. Wade Week -
January 21 - 27, 2008, Karen Kubby, Executive Director of Emma Goldman Clinic accepting.
The Mayor and UISG Rep. Volland presented Outstanding Student Citizenship awards
to Lincoln Elementary students: Grayson Alberhasky, Stephanie Cocomise, Moira Miller.
The Mayor and Council Member Wright presented Outstanding Student Citizenship awards to
Horace Mann Elementary students: Jiyoon Baek, Maisie Howell, Eli Shepherd, Julia Tryzna.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Hayek, 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: December 10, Special Council Work Session; December 11, Special
Council Formal Official and Complete; January 2, Special Council Formal Official and
Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Public Art
Advisory Committee -November 1, 2007; Board of Adjustment -November 14, 2007;
Historic Preservation Commission -November 1, 2007; Historic Preservation
Commission -October 24, 2007; Police Citizens Review Board -October 16, 2007;
Youth Advisory Commission -November 6, 2007; Parks and Recreation Commission -
November 14, 2007; Airport Commission -November 8, 2007; Senior Center
Commission -September 21, 2007; Senior Center Commission -October 16, 2007;
Telecommunications Commission -November 26, 2007; Planning and Zoning
Commission -November 15, 2007; Historic Preservation Commission -November 7,
2007; Police Citizens Review Board -December 12, 2007; Parks and Recreation
Commission -December 12, 2007.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Special Class C Liquor License for Red Avocado, LLC, dba Red Avocado, 521 E
Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Red Avocado, LLC, dba Red Avocado, 521
E Washington St.; Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Chin Restaurant, Inc., dba
Aoeshe Restaurant, 624 S Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht
Club, LLC, dba Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Samco
of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Samco of
Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; RES. 08-1, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE
PERMITS to Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.
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Motion: Approve disbursements in the amount of $8,677,170.34 for the period
of November 1 through November 30, 2007, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Public Hearing: RES. 08-2, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 29,
2008, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY WATER FACILITY
IMPROVEMENTS DOUBLE TEE ROOF BEAM FRP REPAIRS 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. 08-3, NAMING DEPOSITORIES; RES. 08-4, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF
LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1835 FAIR
MEADOWS BOULEVARD, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 08-5, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH IOWA REALTY COMMERCIAL TO SELL AND/OR LEASE
PROPERTY IN AVIATION COMMERCE PARK TO EXTEND THE TERM; RES. 08-6,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE DURABLE PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT
2007; RES. 08-7, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A
GRANT UNDER SECTIONS 5307, 5309, 5310, 5316, AND 5317 OF CHAPTER 49,
U.S. CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOR TRANSIT OPERATING AND/OR
CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS
THE CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AND PROCESS SAID
APPLICATION.
Correspondence: Michelle Galvin regarding Parking hoods [staff response
included]; Paula Mohr regarding CLG grant application; Kimberly Woodard regarding
FY2008 Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program; Irvin Pfab regarding Complaint
of inferior service from Mediacom Technical Support; Kathi Allison regarding
Automated meter reading; Rod Sullivan regarding TIF; Rick Kaster regarding
"Affordable" housing and the elite; Caroline Dieterle (X2) regarding Police Citizens
Review Board; Ken and Marybeth Slonneger regarding Preservation of Wetherby
Cottage; Jim Petran regarding Interstate 80 [staff response included]; Douglas
Wagner, Dave Redlawsk regarding Iowa City's Budget; Snow removal letters from
Jacob Butler(X2) [staff response included] Minnetta Gardinier; Karen Kubby regarding
City Manager Hiring Process [previously distributed at 1/7 Special Work Session for
1/8 Special Work Session]; Rod Sullivan regarding Meeting agendas and minutes;
Russell Haught regarding Tax increase.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, O'Donnell absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Senior Center Commissioner Chuck Felling updated Council on activities at the
Center. Craig Gustaveson, President of the Downtown Association, appeared regarding lack
of snow removal in the downtown area and presented a letter and petition requesting a
meeting on concerns. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0, O'Donnell absent. Paul Smith and Terry
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Dickens also appeared with snow removal concerns; Mr. Dickens also noted panhandling
concerns in the downtown area.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for January 29,
2008 on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 4.40 acres of land located at
2815 Rohret Road from Low-Density Single Family (RS-5) to Commercial Office (CO-1)
(REZ07-00016). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, O'Donnell absent.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 08-8, APPROVING THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF LYN-DEN HEIGHTS, PART III PHASE I, JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, O'Donnell absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 7,
entitled "Fire Prevention and Protection," Chapter 3, entitled "False Fire Alarms," to provide
that fees for false alarms be set by resolution, to clarify when a false alarm fee is assessed,
to eliminate the requirement to submit certain information, and to amend definitions, be given
first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, O'Donnell absent. The Mayor declared
the motion adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 08-9, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF FOUR
DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY INFORMATION KIOSKS BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND THE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION OF IOWA CITY. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, O'Donnell absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 08-10, AUTHORIZING A $2000
PAYMENT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
(SBDC) FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 2008. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
O'Donnell absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 08-11, APPROVING FUNDING
FOR HOME EC. WORKSHOP 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. CD Planner Hightshoe present for discussion. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Wilburn abstaining
due to a conflict of interest, O'Donnell absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 08-12, APPROVING FUNDING
FOR THE WEDGE PIZZERIA, INC. FROM IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT -ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACT AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND SUBMIT ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT. CD Planner Hightshoe present for discussion. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Wilburn abstaining
due to a conflict of interest, O'Donnell absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, to defer to January 29, a resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest to a subordination agreement
between the City of Iowa City and First American Bank, Iowa City, Iowa for personal business
property located at 136 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa within the business of the
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Wedge Downtown, Inc. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, O'Donnell
absent.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, to defer to January 29, a resolution
authorizing the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest an agreement assigning the lease of
ground floor commercial space in the Iowa City Public Library building from Leading Edge
Enterprises, L.L.C., d/b/a New York NY Deli, to Capanna Coffee, Inc., and amending the
lease to add 210 additional square feet to the lease. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, O'Donnell absent.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 08-13, ESTABLISHING A
REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood present for
discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, O'Donnell absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 08-14, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH REGAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF TWO DUPLEX HOMES LOCATED ON LOTS 13 AND 16
LONGFELLOW MANOR SUBDIVISION UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME
OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM to Regal Construction Services, Inc. for $468,574
($117,144/du). HIS Director Boothroy present for discussion. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, O'Donnell absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 08-15, 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 WISS,
JANNEY, ELSTNER ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS DOUBLE TEE
ROOF BEAM FRP REPAIRS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, O'Donnell
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 08-16, 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 TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE
IOWA CITY WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS DOUBLE TEE ROOF BEAM FRP
REPAIRS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, O'Donnell absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 08-17, APPROVING
SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION to Kevin Oxley in the amount of $75,000.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, O'Donnell absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on Boards and Commissions:
Airport Commission to fill a six year term March 1, 2008 -March 1, 2014; Airport Zoning Brd
of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term plus afive-year term ending December 31, 2011;
Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011;
Board of Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2008 -January 1, 2013; Historic
Preservation Commission for two vacancies (one - At Large and one -Longfellow
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Representative) to fill three-year terms March 29, 2008 -March 29, 2011; Senior Center
Commission to fill three-year terms January 1, 2008 -December 31, 2010;
Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms March 13, 2008 -
March 13, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission for atwo-year term January 1, 2008 -
December 31, 2009, Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing; Youth Advisory Commission for an
unexpired plus atwo-year term ending December 31, 2009, Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 23, 2008. [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 Correia, seconded by Wright, to make the following appointments: Ross
Wilburn to the newly created Coalition of Cities and Regenia Bailey as alternate; Karen Leigh,
809 E. Bloomington Street, to the Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending
January 1, 2009; Scott McDonough, 117 Richard Street, to the Board of Appeals (At-Large)
to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2011. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6\0, O'Donnell absent.
Council Member Correia distributed information on the Free Tax Help clinics starting
February 3.
Council Member Hayek thanked Council and City staff for the warm welcome he
received as a new Council Member.
Council Member Wilburn welcomed new Council Members Hayek and Wright;
announced he would be stepping down as Executive Director of The Crisis Center, and has
accepted a position with the Iowa City Community School District; he thanked Council, the
City, and the community for their support of the Crisis Center and stated he was awaiting a
decision from the City Attorney on when he could begin voting on block grant and aid to
agencies funding matters.
Council Member Champion welcomed new Council Members, and stated The Crisis
Center would miss Wilburn and the School District was lucky to have him.
Council Member Wright seconded Council Member Hayek earlier remarks and thanks
City staff for all their help, and appreciated the opportunity to serve in this capacity; noted the
January 26 fundraising dinner fir Darfur at the Nile Valley Restaurant from 5-7PM and the
Federation of Labor Chili supper January 17.
Mayor Bailey welcomed Council Members Wright and Hayek; and wished Council
Member Wilburn the best in his new position with the School District.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to adjourn eeting at 7:55 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, O'Donnell ent.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/2/08
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 12:00 noon, at City Hall. Council Members
present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to appoint City Clerk Karr as Temporary Chairperson. The
Temporary Chair declared the motion carried. Temporary Chair Karr presiding.
Moved and seconded to move up item 7, Special Presentation-December Iowa River
Rescue, to this time on the agenda. Temporary Chair Karr declared the motion carried.
Mayor Wilburn presented commendations to Josh Shepherd of Iowa City; Cory Rath of
Cedar Rapids; Mark Petersen of North Liberty; and Steve McGuire of Iowa City for their
December 14, 2007 rescue of Michelle Kehoe and her two sons from the Iowa River.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of the
Mayor of the City of Iowa City. Moved and seconded to nominate Regenia Bailey. Moved
and seconded to close nominations. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried. After
voice vote, the Temporary Chair declared Regenia Bailey as the Mayor of Iowa City.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of
Mayor Pro tem of the City of Iowa City. Moved and seconded to nominate Mike O'Donnell.
Moved and seconded to close nominations. The Temporary Chair declared the motion
carried. After voice vote, the Temporary Chair declared Mike O'Donnell as the Mayor Pro
tem of Iowa City.
The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Mayor Bailey and Mayor Pro tem
O'Donnell. Mayor Bailey now presiding.
Moved and seconded to make the following Council committee appointments: Correia
and O'Donnell to the Rules Committee; Wright to the Emergency Management Commission;
Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn and Wright to the Johnson County Council of
Governments and Bailey serving as alternate; Bailey (to July 1, 2008) and Hayek (after July
1) to the Iowa City/Coralville Visitors & Convention Bureau; Student Senate Subcommittee
was discontinued; Bailey, Champion and Hayek to the Economic Development Committee;
Wilburn to the Youth Advisory Board and Champion serving as alternate; Correia to the Chief
Elected Officials Board.
Council agreed to add to the January 14/15 agenda appointments to the Coalition of
Cities (one plus alternate) and joint communications subcommittee.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 12:25 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 12/11/07
Iowa City City Council special meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor presented outgoing Council Member Elliott and Vanderhoef with an
appreciation plaque and a Marcia Wegman print recognizing their years of community service
(Elliott 4 years and Vanderhoef 12 years). Council Members Elliott and Vanderhoef made
remarks.
The Mayor announced that due to inclement weather the Outstanding Student
Citizenship Awards to Lincoln Elementary students would be rescheduled to the January 15,
2008 Council meeting.
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: November 26, Special Council Work Session (Legislative Meeting);
November 26, Special Council Work Session; November 27, Special Council Formal
Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action):
Telecommunications Commission -October 22, 2007.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class B Liquor License for Quality Inn & Suites, Highlander Conference
Center, 2525 N Dodge St.; Class C Liquor License for Ground Round Restaurant, 830
S. Riverside Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S.
Waterfront Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor
License for Piano Lounge, 217 E. Iowa Ave.; RES. 07-336 TO ISSUE CIGARETTE
PERMIT to Head Hunters Glass, Inc., 114'/2 E. College St.; Res. 07-337, TO ISSUE
DANCE PERMIT to Quality Inn & Suites, Highlander Conference Center, 2525 N
Dodge St.; Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $20,870,918.93 for the
period of July 1 through July 31, 2007, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit; approve disbursements in the amount of $10,674,668.91 for the
period of August 1 through August 31, 2007, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit; approve disbursements in the amount of $8,506,852.45 for the period
of September 1 through September 30, 2007, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit; approve disbursements in the amount of $9,316,355.92 for
the period of October 1 through October 31, 2007, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
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Resolutions: RES. 07-338, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2006
PARKING GARAGE REPAIR AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROJECT; RES.
07-339, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING SIX MORTGAGES FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1312 TRACY LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-340,
ESTABLISHING CITY OF IOWA CITY 2008 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES.
Correspondence: Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of (2) YIELD signs on Liberty Drive and Commerce Drive; Acting Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) RESTRICTED PARKING POLICE
VEHICLES ONLY/COMMERCIAL VEHICLE LOADING ZONE 30 MINUTE LIMIT sign
at 511 S. Capitol Street; Emma Lyons-Macatee regarding Stop for pedestrian signs;
Dorothy Persson regarding Thank you; Dagmar Eva Kusiak regarding Public Health
Commission [response from Mayor Wilburn included]; Wetherby House letters from
Friends of Historic Preservation, Marybeth and Ken Slonneger; Charles Terzano-
Borovic regarding Iced sidewalk/falls [staff response included]; E-mail from Chris
O'Brien regarding Ticket #966878 Dismiss- Richard Carter; Eve Casserly (X3)
regarding Livable Communities Transportation group [Letter from Mayor Wilburn
included]; The Rape Victim Advocacy Program Staff regarding White Ribbon
Campaign; Lynnae Hentzen regarding Green Building Workshop in DM and CR; Cindy
Parsons regarding Project GREEN.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
UISG Council Liaisons Abbie Volland and Joe Maske read a statement expressing
appreciation to City Council for supporting students during the past year, and acknowledged
the last meeting for Council Members Elliott and Vanderhoef. Cindy Parsons, President of
Project GREEN, presented their report on the entryway beautification project on North
Dubuque Street and Foster Road.
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-
4295, AMENDING A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT
PLAN AND REZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 10.41 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED
EAST OF HIGHWAY 218 AND SOUTH OF MELROSE AVENUE, 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 to adopt RES. 07-341, APPROVING THE AMENDED
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION -PART IV, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, special
provisions, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the Court Hill Trail Project STP-E-
3715(6350)-8V--52, establishing amount of bid security, directing City Clerk to publish
advertisement of bids and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-342, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE COURT HILL TRAIL PROJECT STP-E-3715(6350)-8V--52,
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ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
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-
4296, AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 8, ENTITLED
"POLICE CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD," TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THE POLICE
CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD IN THE CITY CODE CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S HOME
RULE CHARTER, 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 to adopt RES. 07-343, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE DOCUMENT SERVICES DIVISION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
BY DELETING ONE DOCUMENT SERVICES SPECIALIST POSITION AND CREATING
ONE SR. DOCUMENT SPECIALIST POSITION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-344, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 84-39,
WHICH ESTABLISHED A CONSULTATION POLICY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-345, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD PCC PAVEMENT [HDP-
3715(628)--71-52] AND MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD BRIDGE [HDP-3715(634)--71-52]
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to withdraw consideration of a resolution regarding the City of
Iowa City's Public Safety budget. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 07-346, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A METROPOLITAN COALITION AGREEMENT.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on Boards and Commissions:
Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2009; Board of Appeals - (At-
Large) to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2011; Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2008.
The Mayor announced the current vacancies: Airport Commission to fill a six year term
March 1, 2008 -March 1, 2014; Historic Preservation Commission for two vacancies (one -
At Large and one -Longfellow Representative) to fill three-year terms March 29, 2008 -
March 29, 2011; Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms
March 13, 2008 -March 13, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
January 23, 2008.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments: Andrea French, 531 S. 1St
Avenue, to the Board of Appeals (Licensed Plumber) to fill afive-year term January 1, 2008 -
December 31, 2012; Dell Briggs, 27 Durham Court, Yolanda Spears, 1009 Dover Street, and
Corey Stoglin, 400 '/z Kirkwood Avenue, Apt. 4, to the Human Rights Commission to fill three-
yearterms January 1, 2008 -January 1, 2011; re-appoint Margaret Loomer, 1248 Jensen
Street and Jerry Raaz, 48 Green Mountain Drive, to the Parks & Recreation Commission to
fill four-year terms January 1, 2008 -January 1, 2012; Jan Finlayson, 2365 Cae Drive, for (1)
art or design professional and Barb Nicknish, 832 Kirkwood Avenue, to the Public Art
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Advisory Committee to fill athree-year terms January 1, 2008 -January 1, 2011. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the following appointments would be readvertised: Airport Zoning
Brd. of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term plus afive-year term ending December 31, 2011;
Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011;
Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year term January 1, 2008 -January 1, 2013; Senior Center
Commission to fill three-year terms January 1, 2008 -December 31, 2010; Youth Advisory
Commission for a two year term January 1, 2008 -December 31, 2009 for one (1) person -
Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing; Youth Advisory Commission for an unexpired plus atwo-
yearterm ending December 31, 2009 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 and seconded to adjourn meeting at 7:50 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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Subm~ publication - 12/17/07.
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
DECEMBER 11, 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,
O'Malley, Scott.
The Mayor presented outgoing Council Member Elliott and Vanderhoef with an
appreciation plaque and a Marcia Wegman print recognizing their years of community service
(Elliott 4 years and Vanderhoef 12 years). Council Members Elliott and Vanderhoef made
remarks.
The Mayor announced that due to inclement weather the Outstanding Student
Citizenship Awards to Lincoln Elementary students would be rescheduled to the January 15,
2008 Council meeting.
Moved by Correia, 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: November 26, Special Council Work Session (Legislative Meeting);
November 26, Special Council Work Session; November 27, Special Council Formal
Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action):
Telecommunications Commission -October 22, 2007.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class B Liquor License for Ackerman Investment Company dba Quality Inn
& Suites, Highlander Conference Center, 2525 N Dodge St.; Class C Liquor License
for Jamis, LLC, dba Ground Round Restaurant, 830 S. Riverside Dr.; Class C Liquor
License for Carlos O'Kelly's Of Iowa City, Inc., dba Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe,
1411 S. Waterfront Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Water-B, Inc., dba Studio 13, 13 S.
Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Group, LLC, dba Piano Lounge, 217 E.
Iowa Ave.; RES. 07-336 TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Head Hunters Glass,
Inc., dba Head Hunters Glass, Inc., 114'/2 E. College St.; Res. 07-337, TO ISSUE
DANCE PERMIT to Ackerman Investment Company dba Quality Inn & Suites,
Highlander Conference Center, 2525 N Dodge St.; Water-B, Inc., dba Studio 13, 13 S.
Linn St.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $20,870,918.93 for the
period of July 1 through July 31, 2007, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit; approve disbursements in the amount of .$10,674,668.91 for the
period of August 1 through August 31, 2007, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit; approve disbursements in the amount of $8,506,852.45 for the period
of September 1 through September 30, 2007, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit; approve disbursements in the amount of $9,316,355.92 for
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the period of October 1 through October 31, 2007, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 07-338, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2006
PARKING GARAGE REPAIR AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROJECT; RES.
07-339, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING SIX MORTGAGES FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1312 TRACY LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 07-340,
ESTABLISHING CITY OF IOWA CITY 2008 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES.
Correspondence: Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of (2) YIELD signs on Liberty Drive and Commerce Drive; Acting Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) RESTRICTED PARKING POLICE
VEHICLES ONLY/COMMERCIAL VEHICLE LOADING ZONE 30 MINUTE LIMIT sign
at 511 S. Capitol Street; Emma Lyons-Macatee regarding Stop for pedestrian signs;
Dorothy Persson regarding Thank you; Dagmar Eva Kusiak regarding Public Health
Commission [response from Mayor Wilburn included]; Wetherby House letters from
Friends of Historic Preservation, Marybeth and Ken Slonneger; Charles Terzano-
Borovic regarding Iced sidewalk/falls [staff response included]; E-mail from Chris
O'Brien regarding Ticket #966878 Dismiss- Richard Carter; Eve Casserly (X3)
regarding Livable Communities Transportation group [Letter from Mayor Wilburn
included]; The Rape Victim Advocacy Program Staff regarding White Ribbon
Campaign; Lynnae Hentzen regarding Green Building Workshop in DM and CR; Cindy
Parsons regarding Project GREEN.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
UISG Council Liaisons Abbie Volland and Joe Maske read a statement expressing
appreciation to City Council for supporting students during the past year, and acknowledged
the last meeting for Council Members Elliott and Vanderhoef. Cindy Parsons, President of
Project GREEN, presented their report on the entryway beautification project on North
Dubuque Street and Foster Road.
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. 07-4295, AMENDING A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SENSITIVE AREAS
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 10.41 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF HIGHWAY 218 AND SOUTH OF MELROSE AVENUE
[Galway Hills, Part 4], be voted on for final passage at this time. PCD Director present for
discussion. 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 motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
O'Donnell, 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 Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 07-341, APPROVING THE
AMENDED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION -PART
IV, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, special
provisions, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the Court Hill Trail Project STP-E-
3715(6350)-8V--52, establishing amount of bid security, directing City Clerk to publish
advertisement of bids and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-342, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE COURT HILL TRAIL PROJECT STP-E-3715(6350)-8V--52,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY, 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.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 07-4296, AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS,"
CHAPTER 8, ENTITLED "POLICE CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD," TO MAKE THE
PROVISIONS OF THE POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD IN THE CITY CODE
CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S HOME RULE CHARTER, be voted on for final passage at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance
be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 07-343, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE DOCUMENT SERVICES DIVISION OF THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT BY DELETING ONE DOCUMENT SERVICES SPECIALIST POSITION AND
CREATING ONE SR. DOCUMENT SPECIALIST POSITION. 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. 07-344, REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 84-39, WHICH ESTABLISHED A CONSULTATION POLICY FOR THE
CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. 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. 07-345, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD
PCC PAVEMENT [HDP-3715(628)--71-52] AND MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD BRIDGE
[HDP-3715(634)--71-52] PROJECT to Peterson Contractors, Inc. for $ 6,033,593.60.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to withdraw consideration of a resolution
regarding the City of Iowa City's Public Safety budget. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division
of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion. Nays: Correia, Vanderhoef,
Elliott. Absent: None.
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Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 07-346, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A METROPOLITAN COALITION
AGREEMENT. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Bailey, Champion,
Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Wilburn. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on Boards and Commissions:
Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2009; Board of Appeals - (At-
Large) to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2011; Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2008.
The Mayor announced the current vacancies: Airport Commission to fill a six year term
March 1, 2008 -March 1, 2014; Historic Preservation Commission for two vacancies (one -
At Large and one -Longfellow Representative) to fill three-year terms March 29, 2008 -
March 29, 2011; Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms
March 13, 2008 -March 13, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
January 23, 2008.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to make the following appointments: Andrea
French, 531 S. 1St Avenue, to the Board of Appeals (Licensed Plumber) to fill afive-year term
January 1, 2008 -December 31, 2012; Dell Briggs, 27 Durham Court, Yolanda Spears, 1009
Dover Street, and Corey Stoglin, 400'/2 Kirkwood Avenue, Apt. 4, to the Human Rights
Commission to fill three-year terms January 1, 2008 -January 1, 2011; re-appoint Margaret
Loomer, 1248 Jensen Street and Jerry Raaz, 48 Green Mountain Drive, to the Parks &
Recreation Commission to fill four-year terms January 1, 2008 -January 1, 2012; Jan
Finlayson, 2365 Cae Drive, for (1) art or design professional and Barb Nicknish, 832
Kirkwood Avenue, to the Public Art Advisory Committee to fill athree-year terms January 1,
2008 -January 1, 2011. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the following appointments would be readvertised: Airport Zoning
Brd. of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term plus afive-year term ending December 31, 2011;
Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011;
Board of Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2008 -January 1, 2013; Senior Center
Commission to fill three-year terms January 1, 2008 -December 31, 2010; Youth Advisory
Commission for a two year term January 1, 2008 -December 31, 2009 for one (1) person -
Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing; Youth Advisory Commission for an unexpired plus atwo-
yearterm ending December 31, 2009 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.]
Council Member Correia reported on her attendance at the panel discussion on
homelessness and mental illness co-sponsored by FAIR, Local Homeless Board and Iowa
City Human Rights Commission, deferred to Council Member Champion on the John's Sleep
Out event.
Council Member Champion reported on her participation in the John's Sleep Out, and
making the City aware of the great need for basic human services; and encouraged citizens
to remember three organizations during this season that her husband and her believe are
worthy of our concern and support (Free Medical Clinic, Crisis Center, and Shelter House).
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Council Member O'Donnell thanked fellow Council Members Elliott and Vanderhoef for
their service. Council Member Champion echoed the thank you.
Council Member Vanderhoef stated it had been a good run and bid everyone a good
night.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey requested an update of the Police Taser Project. Interim City
Manager Helling reported that we have a commitment for the grant but have not received the
money; equipment will not be ordered until money is received, and some training (for the
trainers) has begun. An operating policy will be developed for use of tasers and submitted to
PCRB for review like all other polices, and any use of taser will be included in the "Use of
Force Report". The equipment will not be used until training is completed and the policy
developed. Mayor Pro tem Bailey thanked outgoing Members Vanderhoef and Elliott.
Council Member Elliott noted an old television program called "Peter Gunn" and stated
his experience as a Council Member had been, like a jazz sound track of the program, a
"Profound Gas".
Council Member Champion stated she would miss both Elliott and Vanderhoef.
Council Member Vanderhoef bequeathed "the elder on Council" position to Council Member
Champion.
Mayor Wilburn noted the collaborative efforts by a number of local agencies for
"Project Holiday"; said those collaborative efforts will also ensure continued involvement by
outgoing Council Members Elliott and Vanderhoef; thanked Rape Victim Advocacy Program
for their White Ribbon Campaign raising awareness of violence against women, and wished
everyone "Happy Holidays".
Interim City Manager thanked Council Members Vanderhoef and Elliott; and thanked
Connie for being there for the "elder" designation or that might be his.
City Attorney Dilkes thanked Council Members Vanderhoef and Elliott, noting her
appreciation for their respect.
City Clerk Karr thanked outgoing Council Members, and wished everyone a "Happy
New Year".
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott to adjourn meeting at 7:50 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 2, 2008
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 12:00 noon, at City Hall. Council Members
present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None. Staff
members present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr.
Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to appoint City Clerk Karr as Temporary
Chairperson. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Temporary Chair Karr presiding.
Moved by Bailey; seconded by Correia, to move up item 7, Special Presentation-
December Iowa River Rescue, to this time on the agenda. Temporary Chair Karr declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Mayor Wilburn presented commendations to Josh Shepherd of Iowa City; Cory Rath of
Cedar Rapids; Mark Petersen of North Liberty; and Steve McGuire of Iowa City for their
December 14, 2007 rescue of Michelle Kehoe and her two sons from the Iowa River.
Michelle Kehoe appeared.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of the
Mayor of the City of Iowa City. Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to nominate
Regenia Bailey. Moved by Champion to nominate Ross Wilburn. Temporary Chair indicated
the motion died for lack of a second. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to close
nominations. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. After voice vote, the Temporary Chair declared Regenia Bailey as the
Mayor of Iowa City, 6/1, Wilburn voting "no".
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of
Mayor Pro tem of the City of Iowa City. Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, to nominate
Mike O'Donnell. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to close nominations. The
Temporary Chair declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
After voice vote, the Temporary Chair declared Mike O'Donnell as the Mayor Pro tem of Iowa
City, 7/0.
The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Mayor Bailey and Mayor Pro tem
O'Donnell. Mayor Bailey now presiding.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to make the following Council
committee appointments: Correia and O'Donnell to the Rules Committee; Wright to the
Emergency Management Commission; Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn and
Wright to the Johnson County Council of Governments and Bailey serving as alternate;
Bailey (to July 1, 2008) and Hayek (after July 1) to the Iowa City/Coralville Visitors &
Convention Bureau; Student Senate Subcommittee was discontinued; Bailey, Champion and
Hayek to the Economic Development Committee; Wilburn to the Youth Advisory Board and
Champion serving as alternate; Correia to the Chief Elected Officials Board.
Council agreed to add to the January 14/15 agenda appointments to the Coalition of
Cities (one plus alternate) and joint communications subcommittee.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adjourn special meeting 12:25 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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CITY OF IOWA CITY 5a1
MEMORANDUM
Date: December 10, 2007
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, December 10, 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, Yapp, O'Malley, Rocca, Hargadine
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment - No applicants; readvertise
Airport Zoning Commission - No applicants; readvertise
Board of Adjustment - No applicants; readvertise
Board of Appeals - Andrea French
Human Rights Commission -Dell Briggs, Yolanda Spears, Corey Stoglin
Parks & Recreation Commission -reappoint Jerry Raaz and Margaret Loomer
Public Art Advisory Committee -Jan Finlayson (art professional) and Barb Nicknish (open)
Senior Center Commission - No applicants; readvertise
Youth Advisory Commission - No applicants; readvertise
REVIEW OF 4T" AVE AND COURT STREET INTERSECTION
JCCOG Director Yapp present for discussion. A majority of Council requested input from
emergency response and transit staff and transit staff for their reaction to a raised crosswalk on
Court Street at 4th Ave..
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Yapp)
METROPOLITAN COALITION (Agenda item # 13)
Mayor Wilburn noted the late handout and memo from Interim City Manager Helling noting
minor changes to the agreement previously distributed. After discussion a majority agreed to
proceed and requested a review and update in June.
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December 10, 2007
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RESOLUTION ON POLICE/FIRE FUNDING - FY09 BUDGET
Mayor Wilburn stated the item had been placed on the agenda at the request of Council
Member Elliott, and the agreement of at least three council members to discuss it. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Interim City Manager Helling reported that in light of
timing to get the budget distributed the following week and decisions yet to be made, the budget
will show three additional firefighters and two police officers funded by dipping into the Fund
Balance considerably. Majority indicated a desire to have the item withdrawn from the agenda.
JOINT MEETING AGENDA ITEMS (IP3 of 12/16 Info Packet)
Majority directed staff to include under "announcements" that the Affordable Housing Market
Analysis will be discussed at the January 23 Council meeting.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 9 -Resolution amending the budgeted positions .... Document Services
Division ... Finance Department) In response to Council Members Correia and Elliott,
Finance Director O'Malley explained the department would remain at four individuals and
one would be upgraded and would be assigned additional duties.
2. (Agenda item # 8 -Ordinance amending Title 8 ... Police Citizens Review Board ...
consistent with the Home Rule Charter) Council Member Elliott stated he was not in favor of
this but understand that the voters had decided it and there was no choice but to proceed.
3. (Consent Calendar # 4f(6) - Wetherby House correspondence) Mayor Pro tem Bailey
suggested adding possible discussion at a work session to establish a work plan for
development of an inventory of landmark eligible and landmark potential properties. Staff
will follow up with Historic Preservation and report back. Council requested more information
on the request to waive fees, what fees and amounts, and possible policy changes that
would be necessitated by such a request.
4. (Agenda item # 10 -Resolution repealing ... consultation policy ... Planning & Zoning
Commission) In response to Vanderhoef, City Atty. Dilkes stated there would be no change
in the consultation policy but that the resolution was no longer needed as the language had
been incorporated into the new zoning code.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Vanderhoef requested that some CDBG Economic Development funds be
used to a survey of upstairs housing units in the CB-10 areas (not part of the Downtown
study or housing study). Mayor Pro Bailey acknowledged the downtown study did not
provide the information and would schedule Economic Development Committee discussion
of the request, and report back to Council.
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December 10, 2007
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2. Mayor Pro tem Bailey raised the issue of utilization of snow emergency routes to facilitate
the removal of snow, and asked that this be scheduled for a future work session, Majority
agreed. Council Vanderhoef scheduled the possibility of removing snow by district and
allowing those within that district to park free in the City ramp until 7AM for that purpose.
3. (Consent Calendar # 4f(9) -Eve Casserly correspondence re Livable Communities
Transportation Group correspondence) Majority agreed to send the letter as proposed.
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
Meeting adjourned 8:30 PM.