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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 5, 2008
Iowa City City Council regular meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Boothroy, Cate,
Grier, Jensen.
The Mayor proclaimed Sertoma Freedom Week -February 11, 2008, Dennis Mitchell,
representing Old Capital Sertoma Club and the University Sertoma Club, accepting;
Hospitalized Veterans Day, February 14, 2008, Gary Strank, V.A. Program Manager
accepting.
The Mayor noted that the Outstanding Student Citizenship awards to Hoover
Elementary students was deferred until March 4.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Hayek, 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: January 23, Special Council Work Session; January 28, 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
Library Board of Trustees -November 15, 2007; Telecommunications Commission -
December 17, 2007.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Beer Permit for Kelly Stucker dba Convenience Store, Iowa City, 106 S. Linn
St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Motif, Ltd. dba Bo-James, 118 E. Washington
St.; Outdoor Service Area for Motif, Ltd. dba Bo-James, 118 E. Washington St.;
Special Class C Liquor License for Cottage of Iowa City, Inc., dba Cottage Bakery &
Cafe, 14 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for EI Ranchero, Inc., dba EI Ranchero
Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr.; Permanent transfer of Class C Liquor
License for Corner of the Meadow, Inc., dba Motley Cow Cafe from 327 E. Market St.
to 160 N. Linn St.
Public Hearings: RES. 08-27, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY
19, 2008 TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR JULY 1, 2008 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009, THE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR
FINANCIAL PLAN, AND ALSO THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2012; RES. 08-28, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR APRIL 1, 2008 ON THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S
ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING.
Resolutions: RES. 08-29, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A STORM WATER DETENTION FACILITY EASEMENT
AGREEMENT PERTAINING TO LOT 21, HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT, SECOND
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ADDITION IN IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 08-30, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
FIRE STATION #2 WATERMAIN RELOCATION PROJECT.
Correspondence: Edna Pixley regarding Energy Conservation; Russell Haught
regarding Fire Station.
The Mayor repeated the public hearing as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Candy Barnhill, 154 Friendship, regarding private snow removal policies and
requested Council consideration of licensing, hours of operation, and adherence to the City's
Good Neighbor Policy. Council agreed to schedule further discussion a work session in the
spring on snow removal.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 4.40 acres of land at 2815 Rohret Road from Low-Density Single Family
Residential (RS-5) to Commercial Office (CO-1) (REZ07-00016), be given first vote. PCD
Director Davidson present for discussion. The Mayor requested that Council Members
disclose ex parte communications. Individual Council Members shared information. Amy
Charles, 1346 Shannon Drive and Kevin Digmann, Hodge Construction, appeared. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell,
to accept correspondence from Terry Strait. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 08-4297, 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 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 Correia, to adopt RES. 08-31, ESTABLISHING
FALSE ALARM AND OTHER FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES. Fire Marshall Grier present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to adopt the resolution establishing fees for
inspection services and a schedule for maintenance inspections for the Iowa City Housing
and Inspection Services Department and rescinding resolution numbers 95-360 and 05-280.
HIS Director Boothroy and Sr. Housing Inspector Cate present for discussion. The following
individuals appeared: Charlie Eastham, President of the Board of Trustees of the Housing
Fellowship; and Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton St. Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion to
defer resolution indefinitely. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present. Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept
correspondence from Jean Walker, Ann and Shel Stomquist, Carole and Mark Ramsey, and
Anna Buss. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 08-32, NAMING A PUBLIC
STREET NORTH OF THE LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD PUBLIC SQUARE TO ST.
PATRICK DRIVE. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared
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the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell,
Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Correia, Hayek. Nays: Champion. Absent: None.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 08-33, AUTHORIZING THE
REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN FIXED FEES FOR RELOCATING HISTORICALLY
SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURES Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 08-34, APPROVING EARLY
RELEASE OF FUNDS RETAINED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 26 AND CHAPTER 573,
CODE OF IOWA, FOR THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD EXTENSION -WILLOW
CREEK TO OLD HWY 218 PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport 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; Civil Service
Commission to fill afour-year term April 7, 2008 -April 2, 2012; Planning & Zoning
Commission for two vacancies to fill five-year terms May 1, 2008 -May 1, 2013; Senior
Center Commission to fill three-year terms January 1, 2008 -December 31, 2010; Youth
Advisory Commission for two vacancies for two year terms January 1, 2008 -December 31,
2009, two (2) persons -Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing. Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 5, 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 Champion, to appoint Regenia Bailey for a one year
term and Mike Wright to a two year term on the Joint Emergency Communication Center
Policy Board and appoint the Police Chief or designee and Fire Chief or designee to the Joint
Emergency Communication Center User Advisory Committee. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Wright noted a tour scheduled for February 8 on environmental
concerns surrounding the Iowa River.
Mayor Pro tem O'Donnell acknowledged the "salt/feed" donation of Hubbard Feeds to
use on City streets during the salt storage.
Council Member Hayek reminded citizens to reminder to shovel their walks during the
winter season.
Mayor Bailey reminded the public of the send off of the 109th Medical Battalion on
February 6; and that Council Member Wilburn and herself would be going to Washington
D.C. on the Chamber annual Federal Issues Lobbying trip February 10-13, and encouraged
citizens to contact our Senators and Congressmen regarding funding of the First Avenue
overpass project.
City Clerk Karr noted a memo distributed requesting agenda items for the joint meeting
Coralville on February 20.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Hayek, to adjourn meeting at 8:45 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Date: January 28, 2008
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Special Work Session, ,January 23, 2008, 5:30PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia (5:35), Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn (5:45), Wright
Staff: Helling, O'Malley, Karr, Dilkes, Long, Tharp, Davidson, Howard, Craig, Rackis, Boothroy,
Kopping, Trueblood
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
AFFORDABLE HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS (IP2 of 1/17 Information Packet)
Community Development Coordinator Long introduced Mullin & Lonergan Associates
Representative Eric Fulmer, who presented a power point presentation (on file) summarizing the
findings of the study. Information on the regional Housing Summit for Johnson County was
distributed.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined and report back to Council with goals. (Long)
BOARD /.COMMISSION /COMMUNITY EVENTS BUDGET REQUESTS (IP3 of 1/17
Information Packet)
Presentations were received from:
Summer of the Arts - Mary Duncan, Ex. Dir.
Telecommunications Comm. - Saul Mekies, Chair
& Commissioners Brett Gordon
and Hans Hoerschelman
(power point on file)
Senior Center Comm. - Jay Honohan, Chair
& Linda Kopping, Coordinator
Parks & Rec. Comm. - John Westefeld, Chair
Terry Trueblood, Director
Airport Commission - Howard Horan, Chair &
Michael Tharp, Operations Spec.
[Council was running ahead of schedule and moved up scheduling at this time; budget request
continued after this discussion.]
Special Council Work Session
January 23, 2008
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DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE (MARCH-JUNE) (IP4 of 1/17 Information Packet)
Saturday, March 1
Monday, March 3
Tuesday, March 4
Monday, March 10
Tuesday, March 11
Monday, March 17
Tuesday, March 18
Monday, March 31
Tuesday, April 1
Monday, April 14
Tuesday, April 15
Monday, April 28
Tuesday, April 29
Monday, May 5
Tuesday, May 6
Monday, May 19
Tuesday, May 20
Monday, June 2
Tuesday, June 3
Monday, June 16
Tuesday, June 17
_ Special formal, executive session, CM interviews
- Regular work session
- Regular formal
- Special work session
- Special formal
- CANCELLED
- CANCELLED
- Regular work session
- Regular formal
- Regular work session
- Regular formal
- Special work session
- Special formal
- CANCELLED
- CANCELLED
- Regular work session
- Regular formal
- Regular work session
- Regular formal
- Regular work session
- Regular formal
The summer meeting schedule (starting July 1) will be discussed at the March 3 work
session.
STAFF ACTION: Memo included in January 24 information packet confirming
dates. (Karr)
CONTINUATION OF PRESENTATIONS FROM BOARD /COMMISSION /COMMUNITY
EVENTS BUDGET REQUESTS (IP3 of 1/17 Information Packet)
JC Historical Society _
Youth Advisory Comm.
Shaner Magalhaes, Ex. Dir.
Tom Dean and Lolly Eggers
Michael Nelson, Chair
ACE Xperiment (formerly Habeas Corpus)- Mark McCusker &
Nora Garda
Library Board
Linzee McCray, Chair &
Susan Craig, Director
Special Council Work Session
January 23, 2008
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Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion.
HANDOUTS:
^ Letter from Ronda Marshall, Iowa City Community String Orchestra
^ Parks & Recreation CIP Projects FY09-FY12
^ Iowa City Municipal Airport 2007Annual Report
^ Iowa City Municipal Airport -Opening the West to Aviation, 1918-2007
^ Library Budget Updated from Budget Analyst (distributed 1/17)
^ General Fund Balance History and Projects -January 15 (distributed 1/17)
SCHEDULING
Council confirmed the start time for the January 28 special work session and executive session
for 6:30 PM. Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) presentation at 8AM January 24.
BUDGET
No discussion.
Meeting adjourned 9:00 PM
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/28/08
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell,
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its
disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 6:45 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/Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City~rk /
Submitted for pub ication - 1/30/08.
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 28, 2008
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell,
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: None. Staff members present: Dilkes, Karr.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation
is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the
position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and
adjourned into executive session 6:32 p.m.
Council returned to open session 6:44 p.m.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn special meeting 6:45
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk