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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 19, 2002
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present. Atkins, Helling, Dilkes,
Karr, Franklin, O'Neil, Nasby, Shaffer. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 02-87,
Side 2; Tape 02-89, Side 1.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Hoover
Elementary students: Jeremy Krueger, David Kusner, Thomas Whittington.
The Mayor proclaimed Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week: November
17 - 23, Crissy Canganelli, accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of November 4
and regular meeting of November 5, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Final/Approved Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning and
Zoning Commission - October 17. Police Citizens Review Board - October 22.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht Club, L.L.C., dba Iowa City
Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St. Class C Beer Permit for Fuller Properties, LC, dba
T & M Mini Mart 2601 Hwy 6 E. Renewals: Class C Liquor License for Ground
Round, Inc., dba Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Beer Permit for
Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.
Class B Wine Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc,
#950, 2530 Westwinds Dr. Class C Liquor License for Atlas World Grill, Inc.,
dba Atlas World Grill, Inc., 127 Iowa Ave. Class C Liquor License for Inc.,
Limited dba Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License
for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 201 S. Clinton St.
RES. 02-388, Bk. 128, p. 388, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT for Fuller
Properties, LC, dba T & M Mini Mart, 2601 Hwy 6 E.
Setting Hearings: RES. 02-389, Bk. 128, p. 389, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON DECEMBER 10, 2002, TO AMEND THE SECTION 8
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
SECTION 8 PROGRAM.
Resolutions, Bk. 128: RES. 02-390, p. 390, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF
IOWA. RES. 02-391, p. 391, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PART TWO, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS
AND USE. RES. 02-392, p. 392, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR HICKORY HEIGHTS, AND DECLARING THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES.
02-393, p. 393, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE MORMON TREK
BOULEVARD LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 02-394, p.
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394, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF DUPLEX LOTS LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS LOTS 10, 11, 12, AND 13, LONGFELLOW MANOR
SUBDIVISION, UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITY
PROGRAM.
Correspondence: Drew Bledsoe regarding Request for Funding.
Colette Pogue regarding Montgomery-Butler House. Daryl Woodson (The
Sanctuary) regarding Liquor License Renewals. Danielle Wagner regarding
Request for Panel Participation. Robert Dostal regarding Englert Theatre.
David Tingwald (Northside Neighborhood Association) regarding Appreciation.
Gary Wolf regarding Scott Boulevard. Postcards from 90 individuals regarding
Affordable Housing. Calvin Simmons regarding Taxes. J. Patrick White:
Appreciation. Ingo Titze regarding Grand Avenue Court Closure. Amy Heims
(JC Extension Office) regarding Rural Development in the Farm Bill. Hal
Richerson regarding Vacating Grand Avenue Court. Garry Klein regarding
Traffic Light at Scott Blvd and First Avenue. Scott Collingwood regarding
South Sycamore Regional Greenspace and Trail Project. Jasmine Grassi
regarding U of I to Host "Safe Farms, Sound Policies" Program November 14
in Little Amana. Craig Hart regarding Underage Drinking [staff response
included]. James Baetke regarding "Free Trade" Coffee Proposal [staff
response included]. Maryann Dennis, Iowa City Housing Fellowship regarding
Storm Damage 2519 Clearwater Drive.
Council Member Kanner noted that the November 5 Council Minutes, page 5, listed
Council Member absent and then included him in the next vote. City Clerk will follow
up; noted the public hearing set for December 10 on the Section 8 Administrative
Plan; acknowledged the joint agreement with the University of Iowa, IDOT, and City
regarding 3 pedestrian bridges over Highway 6; and noted the 90 postcards received
supporting affordable housing. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Wanda and Phillip Daniel, 2519 Clearwater Ct., appeared regarding damages
to the Section 8 housing unit as a result of flooding in August. Moved by O'Donnell,
seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from the Daniel's. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Claire
Heger and Mary Tiedeman, 600 S. Capitol #204, presented a petition containing
1200 signatures expressing concerns over lack of homeless shelter space. Moved by
Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept the petitions as filed. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Rene
Paine, 823 Ronalds St., Director of Public Access Television invited Council and the
public to attend the annual business meeting on November 21. Baron Thrower,
Airport Commission, updated Council on activities at the airport. Holly Berkowitz,
612 Granada Ct., asked Council to take action against the preemptive strike against
Iraq.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by champion, to set a public hearing for
December 10 on an ordinance rezoning 10.15 acres form Medium Density
Multifamily (RM-20) to Sensitive Areas Overlay and Planned Housing Development
Overlay (RM-20/OSA/OPDH) for property located Northwest of Highway 1 and
Ruppert Road (Callaway Lodge). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
December 10 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density
Single Family Residential (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (RS-5/OSA) for 5.6
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acres of property located at 1520 N. Dubuque Road (Lewis/Gordon). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to set a public hearing for December
10 on an ordinance vacating Lafayette Street, located west of Capitol Street (City
Carton). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
December 10 on an ordinance vacating the east-to-west alley in Block 27 of the
Original Town Plat, located between Market and Bloomington Street (Mercy Hospital)
west of Dodge Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
Article K, the Sensitive Areas Ordinance, regarding requirements for Sensitive Areas
Overlay Rezonings and Sensitive Areas Site Plans. PCD Director Franklin present
for discussion. The following individuals appeared: William Knabe, 1101 Weeber
Circle, and Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct. Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, 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. 02-4053, Bk. 45, p. 61, AMENDING TITLE 14
ENTITLED 'UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE,' CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED 'ZONING,'
ARTICLE U, ENTITLED 'ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT,' SECTION 7
ENTITLED 'VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES' TO INCREASE THE MUNICIPAL
INFRACTION CIVIL FINES FOR VIOLATING THE ZONING CODE, be voted on for
final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded
by Pfab, that the ordinance be adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell,
Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, that ORD. 02-4054, Bk. 45, p. 62,
TO VACATE THE NORTHERN TWO FEET OF BENTON STREET BEGINNING 60
FEET EAST OF GILBERT STREET AND ENDING AT MAIDEN LANE (Steve), 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 Wilburn, to adopt RES. 02-395, Bk. 128,
p. 395, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WHISPERING MEADOWS PART 3, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 02-396, Bk. 128,
p. 396, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
KENNEDY SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on resolution authorizing conveyance of
approximately 200 square feet of Benton Street right-of-way to Kathleen A. Steve.
No one appeared.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-397, Bk. 128, p.
397, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 200 SQUARE FEET
OF BENTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY TO KATHLEEN STEVE. Affirmative roll call
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vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title
14, Chapter 8, entitled "Airport Zoning" by repealing the existing chapter in its entirety
and replacing same with a chapter regulating and restricting the use and height of
structures and objects of natural growth in the vicinity of the Iowa City Municipal
Airport by creating appropriate zones and establishing boundaries thereof: defining
certain terms used herein: referring to the Iowa City Municipal Airport Zoning Map, as
amended, which map is adopted by this ordinance: establishing an Airpor[ Zoning
Commission: establishing an Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment: providing for
enforcement: and imposing penalties, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-398, Bk. 128, p.
398, AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO FILE AN
APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) GRANT TO
OBTAIN FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREPARING FOUR NATIONAL
REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES NOMINATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED
NORTH LINN STREET, NORTH GILBERT STREET, EAST JEFFERSON STREET
AND EAST RONALDS STREET HISTORIC DISTRICTS, LOCATED IN THE
NORTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Champion, to
amend the grant request amount referenced in the resolution to $7000. The Mayor
declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted as amended.
Council Member Wilburn stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item
and left the meeting. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-399,
Bk. 128, p. 399, APPROVING FUNDING FOR REVOLT SKATEBOARD SHOP
FROM IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT
ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 610, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from Ed Hall. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Wilburn absent. Council Member Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 02-400, Bk. 128, p.
400, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE BROADBAND
TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION BY ADDING ONE % TIME SPECIAL
PROJECTS ASSISTANT - CABLE TV, AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN
BY ADDING THE POSITION OF SPECIAL PROJECTS ASSISTANT - CABLE TV.
Cable TV Adm. Shaffer present for discussion. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to make the following
appointments to Boards and Commissions: reappoint Tammara Meester, 1313 E.
Court Street, to the Animal Care & Adoption Center Advisory Board to fill a three-
year term January 1,2003 - December 31,2005; to fill five year terms January 1,
2003 - December 31, 2007, reappoint John Roffman, 1314 Burry Drive, as
representative from the Home Builders' Association and reappoint Gary Haman,
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2703 Brookside Drive as Licensed Plumber; to the Human Rights Commission to fill
three-year terms January 1,2003 ~ January 1,2006, reappoint Nick Klenske, 1039
W. Benton Street, #5, appoint Billie Townsend, 713 Whiting Avenue, and David
Shorr, 1705 Morningside Drive; to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill three
four-year terms January 1,2003 - January 1,2007, reappoint Craig Gustaveson,
2603 E. Court Street, appoint Sarah Walz, 1813 Morningside Drive, and Judith Klink,
1101 Harlocke Street, to the Public Art Advisory Committee to fill two three-year
terms January 1,2003 - January 1,2006, reappoint Charles Felling, 825 S. Seventh
Avenue, appoint James Morgan Hemsley; to the. Senior Center Commission to fill
two three-year terms January 1,2003 - December 31,2005, reappoint Lori Benz,
2012 Dunlap Court and Charity Rowley. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Pfab, seconded by
Champion, to accept correspondence from Susan Henningsen, Garry Klein and Jim
Harris. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
The Mayor noted that the vacancy on the Board of Adjustment to fill a five-
year term January 1,2003 - January 1, 2008, will be readvertised.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Board
of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2003; Airport Zoning
Commission to fill two appointments to for unexpired terms ending December 31,
2003 and the other ending December 31,2005. Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 4.
Council Member Pfab noted concerns from residents of the Northside
regarding cars exiting alleys without stopping and potential dangers to children.
Kanner suggested neighborhoods applying for PIN grants for warning signs; and
asked that four way stops be explored for RochestedScott and First Avenue/Scott.
Staff will follow up.
Council Member Champion stated she was pleased to read the praise about
the City's new skateboard park; and asked that an item be added to the December 9
work session to discuss the police incident noted in Council Member Kanner's
memo. Majority of Council agreed to schedule the matter for December 9.
Council Member Vanderhoef invited citizens to attend the ECICOG/ISAC
public forum with 25 area legislators at Coralville City Hall on November 26, 4:00-
6:00 PM; and announced the arrival of Alia into the Vanderhoef family on November
16.
Council Member Wilburn thanked the local Homelessness Coordination Board
for their efforts year around addressing hunger, and housing issues; encouraged
participating in the United Way campaign; reminded everyone needing assistance
over the holidays to watch the paper for contact information on a number of faith
based or community organizations; noted Project Holiday events planned for
December 18-19; reminded citizens to support downtown and the neighborhood
shops during the holidays.
Council Member Kanner thanked staff for the informational memo regarding
the Daniels' housing situation; reported on his annual tour of City facilities, including
the water plant and accessibility changes required since 9/11, and on over 500 teens
attending a teen dance at Scanlon gym recently; noted the December 3 budget
deadline for community organizations and groups for next year; reported on his
attendance at the international conference on local democracy in Madison, WI; and
stated Iowans for Peace will be doing a benefit concert at the Mill Restaurant on
December 2 from 7:00-10:00 PM to benefit local peace groups including School of
Americas Watch and our local Emergency Housing Project.
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Mayor Lehman noted a recent article which noted Iowa City leads the
accommodating people with disabilities and recognized HIS Director Boothroy and
Associate Planner McCafferty; reminded Council of the Employee Appreciation
luncheon scheduled for November 21 and ground breaking for the first basement of
the Peninsula Project scheduled for 1:30 that same day; thanked MidAmerica and
the City Parks & Recreation crews for their efforts in putting up the holiday lights in
the downtown area; acknowledged the Iowa Football team success; encouraged
citizens to reflect on the wonderful things this community offers during the
Thanksgiving holiday.
Council Member Champion thanked staff for the decision to extend leaf pick
up another week.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 8:35 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/~r~ll Council Members pr~ent.
Ernest W. Lehmar~, TVlayor
Man'~n K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/4/02
Iowa City City Council meeting 6:30 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating the twenty-three foot wide
Grand Avenue Court right-of-way, commencing from the north right-of-way line of
Melrose Avenue and extending northward for a distance of two hundred ninety-five
feet, be given second vote. Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr., presented a statement
opposing the vacation. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded
by to accept correspondence from Larry Bruse, Melvin G. Sunshine, Al and Betty
Thomas, Jean Walker, David Baldus, Jon Carlson, Lesley Menninger, Marita
Stewart, Mary Brandes, Mary Murphy, Jean Hood, Tom Baldridge, Miriam Meats,
William Buss, Peter Bloesch, Susan Erode, Joyce Barker, Yolanda Spears, Rebecca
Borg, Virginia Melroy, Reta Noblett-Feld, Todd Pettys, Norma I. Westphal, Nancy
Jones, Eric Andersen, Jimmy Buffet, Leonard A. Sandier, Karen L. Nobbs, Nancy
Mashuda-Pohnl, Steve Bruell, Marilyn Jennewein, Marlys Svare, Amy Parker,
Virginia Stamler, Sandy Keller, Marcella David, Bob Ramsey. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending an ordinance amending
City Code Title14, entitled "Uniform Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled
"Building and Housing," Article E, entitled "Housing Code" to require that all landlords
and tenants execute an informational disclosure and acknowledgement form and by
deleting the requirement that the city provide written notice of housing violations
before issuing a municipal infraction. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 6:40 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/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk--
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/5/02
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Helen
Lemme Elementary students: Matthew Gosse, Katie Schneider.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meetings of October 22
and October 29, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Final/Approved Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing and
Community Development Commission - September 12. Iowa City Human
Rights Commission - September 24. Iowa City Public Library Board of
Trustees - September 26. Iowa City Telecommunications Commission -
September 23. Planning and Zoning Commission - October 3. Police Citizens
Review Board - September 10. Senior Center Commission - September 17.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Renewals. Class B Beer Permit for Pizza Hut #4358, 1921 Keokuk Street.
Class C Beer Permit for Eagle Food Center #157, 600 N. Dodge St. Class B
Wine Permit for Eagle Food Center #157,600 N. Dodge St.
Setting Hearings: RES. 02-374, INTENT TO CONVEY
APPROXIMATELY 200 SQUARE FEET OF BENTON STREET RIGHT-OF-
WAY TO KATHLEEN A. STEVE, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
SAID CONVEYANCE FOR NOVEMBER 19, 2002.
Resolutions: RES. 02-375, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 347
SOUTH GOVERNOR STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 02-376,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2264 SOUTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE. RES. 02-377,
ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR
THE STEINDLER ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC, AND DECLARING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR USE. RES. 02-378, SUPPORTING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN IOWA CITY. RES. 02-379,
SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN IOWA
CITY. RES. 02-380, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE
HOUSING IN IOWA CITY. RES. 02-381, APPROVING THE EXTERIOR
SIGNAGE TO GAMERS IN THE OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER ON
CLINTON STREET.
Correspondence: Lorena Hills regarding Alcohol Ordinance. Paul
Rollins regarding Smoking Ordinance. Nicholas Parker regarding Cable
Regulation. Vicki Yoder regarding Scott Boulevard [staff response included].
Rod Sullivan (Mayor's Youth Employment Program) regarding Update on
Mayor's Youth. Mike Thayer regarding Coffee Initiative. David Pfau regarding
Coffee Initiative. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
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Two NO PARKING LOADING ZONE 15 MIN LIMIT BETWEEN SIGNS on the
North Side of Ernest Street. Installation of a STOP sign at the Parking Lot
Driveway for Hickory Hill Park Where It Intersects with First Avenue.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present.
David Burnett, 603 S. Dubuque St., and Oliver Belcher, 636 S. Dodge St.,
presented information on their affidavit to commence initiative proceedings requiring
all coffee brewed and served by business vendors in Iowa City be fair trade, organic,
or shade grown coffee. James Thomas, 131 N. First Avenue, thanked Council for
construction of a sidewalk on his property on First Avenue; and introduced Phillip
and Wanda Daniel. Wanda and Phillip Daniel, 2519 Clearwater Ct., appeared
regarding flooding that occurred in their home on August 23.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for November 19 on an
ordinance amending City Code Section 14-6K-1, the Sensitive Areas Ordinance,
regarding requirements for Sensitive Areas Overlay Rezonings and Sensitive Areas
Site Plans. The Mayor declared motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14 Entitled 'Unified
Development Code,' Chapter 6, Entitled 'Zoning,' Article U, entitled 'Administration
and Enforcement,' Section 7 Entitled 'Violations and Penalties' to Increase the
Municipal Infraction Civil Fines for Violating the Zoning Code.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate the northern two feet of
Benton Street beginning 60 feet east of Gilbert Street and ending at Maiden Lane.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance to vacate the northern two feet of
Benton Street beginning 60 feet east of Gilbert Street and ending at Maiden Lane, be
given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, that ORD. 02-4048, CHANGING
THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON A 8.69 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF
STATE HIGHWAY 1 AND WEST OF MILLER AVENUE FROM HIGH DENSITY
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-44) TO MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RM-20); CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION ON A 1.45 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF STATE
HIGHWAY 1 AND WEST IF MILLER AVENUE FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
(CC-2) TO MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-20); AND
CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON A 1.45-ACRE
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF HIGHWAY 1 AND WEST OF MILLER AVENUE
FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2), be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded by that ORD. 02-4049, VACATING THE 100 BLOCK
OF WEST HARRISON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND A PORTION EXTENDING
INTO FRONT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY THEREOF; THAT PART OF HARRISON
STREET BETWEEN THE FRONT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND THE IOWA
RIVER; THAT PART OF THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST PRENTISS STREET
BETWEEN THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MADISON STREET AND WEST
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 5 OF THE COUNTY SEAT
ADDITION, EXTENDED; AND THE ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY IN BLOCK 5 OF SAID
COUNTY SEAT ADDITION, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 02-4050, VACATING PORTIONS OF
FRONT STREET SOUTH OF BURLINGTON STREET AND A PORTION OF WEST
PRENTISS STREET, be passed and adopted.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of vacated portions of right-of-way
along South Front Street, the 100 block of West Prentiss Street, the 100 block of
West Harrison Street and the alley between the 100 blocks of West Prentiss and
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West Harrison Street to The University of Iowa/Iowa State Board of Regents, without
compensation.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-382, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE
OF PORTIONS OF VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG SOUTH FRONT STREET,
THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST PRENTISS STREET, THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST
HARRISON STREET AND THE ALLEY BETWEEN THE 100 BLOCKS OF WEST
PRENTISS AND WEST HARRISON STREET TO THE UNIVERSITY OF
IOWA/IOWA STATE BOARD OF REGENTS, WITHOUT COMPENSATION.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 02-4051, VACATING THE TWENTY-THREE
FOOT WIDE GRAND AVENUE COURT RIGHT-OF-WAY, COMMENCING FROM
THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MELROSE AVENUE AND EXTENDING
NORTHWARD FORA DISTANCE OF TWO HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE FEET, be
passed and adopted. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Jean
Walker, Martha Gordon, Jim Spratt, Kay Burke, Bob Ramsey, Mary Margaret Hogan,
Amy Butler. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution of conveyance of the 23-foot wide
Grand Avenue Court right-of-way, commencing from the north right-of-way line of
Melrose Avenue and extending northward for a distance of 295 feet, to The
University of Iowa. The following individuals appeared: James Thomas, 131 N. First
Ave.; Paul Leonard, 506 Brookline Park Dr.; and Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-383, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE
OF THE 23-FOOT WIDE GRAND AVENUE COURT RIGHT-OF-WAY,
COMMENCING FROM THE NORTH RIGHT-OF°WAY LINE OF MELROSE
AVENUE AND EXTENDING NORTHWARD FORA DISTANCE OF 295 FEET, TO
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.
Moved and seconded to defer indefinitely the resolution authorizing approving
the final plat of Silvercrest residential community, Part 2, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Council Member Wilburn stated he has a conflict of interest on the next item
and left the meeting. A public hearing was held regarding proposed amendments to
Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (City Steps). Amy Correia, Housing and
Community Development Commission Chairperson, appeared. Council Member
Wilburn returned to the meeting.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of 656 South Governor Street to
Gary Hughes.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-384, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE
OF 656 SOUTH GOVERNOR STREET TO GARY HUGHES.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of 707 Walnut Street To Edwin
Teagle.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-385, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE
OF 707 WALNUT STREET TO EDWIN TEAGLE.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 8,
entitled "Airport Zoning" by repealing the existing chapter in its entirety and replacing
same with a chapter regulating and restricting the use and height of structures and
objects of natural growth in the vicinity of the Iowa City Municipal Airport by creating
appropriate zones and establishing boundaries thereof: defining certain terms used
herein: referring to the Iowa City Municipal Airport Zoning Map, as amended, which
map is adopted by this ordinance: establishing an Airport Zoning Commission:
establishing an Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment: providing for enforcement: and
imposing penalties, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded that ORD. 02-4052, AMENDING AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE14, ENTITLED "UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT CODE,"
CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND HOUSING," ARTICLE E, ENTITLED
"HOUSING CODE" TO REQUIRE THAT ALL LANDLORDS AND TENANTS
EXECUTE AN INFORMATIONAL DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
FORM AND BY DELETING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE CITY PROVIDE
WRITTEN NOTICE OF HOUSING VIOLATIONS BEFORE ISSUING A MUNICIPAL
INFRACTION, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-386, ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT
SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW
REMOVAL, SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND
DIRECTING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY
TREASURER FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY
TAXES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-387, AMENDING THE BUDGETFD
· POSITIONS IN THE LANDFILL DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT BY DELETING ONE FULL-TIME SCALEHOUSE OPERATOR
POSITION AND ADDING ONE FULL-TIME RECYCLE CLERK - LANDFILL
POSITION AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE
POSITION OF RECYCLE CLERK - LANDFILL.
The Mayor noted no applications had been received for the Airport Zoning
Board o¢ Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2003; and the
Airport Zoning Commission for two appointments to fill unexpired terms, ending
December 31, 2003 and the other ending December 31,2005, and announced all
three would be readvertised.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Animal Care &
Adoption Center Advisory Board - One vacancy to fill a three year term January 1,
2003 - December 31,2005. Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five year
term January 1,2003 -January 1, 2008. Board of Appeals- Two vacancies, one
representative from the Home Builders' Association, and one Licensed Plumber to fill
five year terms January 1,2003 - December 31, 2007. Human Rights Commission -
Three vacancies to fill three year terms January 1,2003 - January 1,2006. Parks
and Recreation Commission - Three vacancies to fill four year terms January 1,
2003 - January 1, 2007. Public Art Advisory Committee - Two vacancies to fill three
year terms January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006. Senior Center Commission - Two
vacancies to fill three year terms January 1,2003 - December 31,2005. Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 13.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:45 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/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk,
Subm~ted for publication -
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
NOVEMBER 4, 2002
Iowa City City Council meeting 6:30 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes,
Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 02-85, Side 1.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance vacating the
twenty-three foot wide Grand Avenue Court right-of-way, commencing from the north
right-of-way line of Melrose Avenue and extending northward for a distance of two
hundred ninety-five feet, be given second vote. Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr.,
presented a statement opposing the vacation. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Pfab,
Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from Larry Bruse,
Melvin G. Sunshine, Al and Betty Thomas, Jean Walker, David Baldus, Jon Carlson,
Lesley Menninger, Marita Stewart, Mary Brandes, Mary Murphy, Jean Hood, Tom
Baldridge, Miriam Mears, William Buss, Peter Bloesch, Susan Emde, Joyce Barker,
Yolanda Spears, Rebecca Borg, Virginia Melroy, Reta Noblett-Feld, Todd Pettys,
Norma I. Westphal, Nancy Jones, Eric Andersen, Jimmy Buffet, Leonard A. Sandier,
Karen L. Nobbs, Nancy Mashuda-Pohnl, Steve Bruell, Marilyn Jennewein, Marlys
Svare, Amy Parker, Virginia Stamler, Sandy Keller, Marcella David, Bob Ramsey.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending
an ordinance amending City Code Title14, entitled "Uniform Development Code,"
Chapter 5, entitled "Building and Housing," Article E, entitled "Housing Code" to
require that all landlords and tenants execute an informational disclosure and
acknowledgement form and by deleting the requirement that the city provide written
notice of housing violations before issuing a municipal infraction. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 6:40 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, 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
NOVEMBER 5, 2002
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes,
Karr, Franklin, O'Neil, Boothroy, Nasby. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 02-
85, Both Sides; Tape 02-86, Both Sides.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Helen
Lemme Elementary students: Matthew Gosse, Katie Schneider.
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 Official Council Actions for special meetings of October 22
and October 29, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Final/Approved Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing and
Community Development Commission - September 12. Iowa City Human
Rights Commission - September 24. Iowa City Public Library Board of
Trustees - September 26. Iowa City Telecommunications Commission -
September 23. Planning and Zoning Commission - October 3. Police Citizens
Review Board - September 10. Senior Center Commission - September 17.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Renewals. Class B Beer Permit for NPC International, Inc., dba Pizza Hut
~4358, 1921 Keokuk Street. Class C Beer Permit for Eagle Food Centers,
Inc., dba Eagle Food Center #157,600 N. Dodge St. Class B Wine Permit for
Eagle Food Centers, Inc., dba Eagle Food Center #157,600 N. Dodge St.
Setting Hearings, Bk. 128: RES. 02-374, p. 374, INTENT TO CONVEY
APPROXIMATELY 200 SQUARE FEET OF BENTON STREET RIGHT-OF-
WAY TO KATHLEEN A. STEVE, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
SAID CONVEYANCE FOR NOVEMBER 19, 2002.
Resolutions, Bk. 128: RES. 02-375, p. 375, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE
OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
347 SOUTH GOVERNOR STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 02-376, p.
376, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED
ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2264 SOUTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE. RES. 02-
377, p. 377, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE STEINDLER ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC, AND
DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR USE. RES. 02-378, p.
378, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN
IOWA CITY. RES. 02-379, p. 379, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF
AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN IOWA CITY. RES. 02-380, p. 380,
SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN IOWA
CITY. RES. 02-38t, p. 381, APPROVING THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE TO
GAMERS IN THE OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER ON CLINTON STREET.
Correspondence: Lorena Hills regarding Alcohol Ordinance. Paul
Rollins regarding Smoking Ordinance. Nicholas Parker regarding Cable
Regulation. Vicki Yoder regarding Scott Boulevard [staff response included].
Rod Sullivan (Mayor's Youth Employment Program) regarding Update on
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Mayor's Youth. Mike Thayer regarding Coffee Initiative. David Pfau regarding
Coffee Initiative. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
Two NO PARKING LOADING ZONE 15 MIN LIMIT BETWEEN SIGNS on the
North Side of Ernest Street. Installation of a STOP sign at the Parking Lot
Driveway for Hickory Hill Park Where It Intersects with First Avenue.
Council Member Kanner noted the Telecommunication Commission minutes and
questioned the timeline and procedure for PATV contract renewal. Asst. City Mgr.
Helling stated the Commission will review the request once received and prepare a
recommendation for Council. Council Member Kanner noted the letter from Rod
Sullivan updating Council on outside funding grants, and stated his appreciation for
the information. Council Member Vanderhoef noted the Housing and Community
Development Commission minutes regarding potential changes in the loan
agreements and questioned whether that would be coming to Council. City Manager
will follow up. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
David Burnett, 603 S. Dubuque St., and Oliver Belcher, 636 S. Dodge St.,
presented information on their affidavit to commence initiative proceedings requiring
all coffee brewed and served by business vendors in Iowa City be fair trade, organic,
or shade grown coffee. James Thomas, 131 N. First Avenue, thanked Council for
construction of a sidewalk on his property on First Avenue; and introduced Phillip
and Wanda Daniel. Wanda and Phillip Daniel, 2519 Clearwater Ct., appeared
regarding flooding that occurred in their home on August 23. Staff will follow up.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for
November 19 on an ordinance amending City Code Section 14-6K-1, the Sensitive
Areas Ordinance, regarding requirements for Sensitive Areas Overlay Rezonings
and Sensitive Areas Site Plans. The Mayor declared motion carried, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14 Entitled 'Unified
Development Code,' Chapter 6, Entitled 'Zoning,' Article U, entitled 'Administration
and Enforcement,' Section 7 Entitled 'Violations and Penalties' to Increase the
Municipal Infraction Civil Fines for Violating the Zoning Code. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate the northern two feet of
Benton Street beginning 60 feet east of Gilbert Street and ending at Maiden Lane
(Steve). No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance to vacate the
northern two feet of Benton Street beginning 60 feet east of Gilbert Street and
ending at Maiden Lane (Steve), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, that ORD. 02-4048, Bk. 45, p. 56,
CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON A 8.69 ACRE PROPERTY
LOCATED NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 1 AND WEST OF MILLER AVENUE
FROM HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-44) TO MEDIUM
DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RE;SIDENTIAL (RM-20); CONDITIONALLY CHANGING
THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON A 1.45 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH
OF STATE HIGHWAY 1 AND WEST IF MILLER AVENUE FROM COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL (CC-2) TO MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-
20); AND CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON A 1.45-
ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF HIGHWAY 1 AND WEST OF MILLER
AVENUE FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call
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vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 02-4049, Bk. 45, p.
57, (University of Iowa) VACATING THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST HARRISON
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND A PORTION EXTENDING INTO FRONT STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY THEREOF; THAT PART OF HARRISON STREET BETWEEN THE
FRONT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND THE iOWA RIVER; THAT PART OF THE
100 BLOCK OF WEST PRENTISS STREET BETWEEN THE WEST RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF MADISON STREET AND WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE
ALLEY IN BLOCK 5 OF THE COUNTY SEAT ADDITION, EXTENDED; AND THE
ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY IN BLOCK 5 OF SAID COUNTY SEAT ADDITION, be
passed and adopted, The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 02-4050, Bk. 45, p.
58, VACATING PORTIONS OF (CRANDIC) FRONT STREET SOUTH OF
BURLINGTON STREET AND A PORTION OF WEST PRENTISS STREET, be
passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of vacated portions of right-of-way
along South Front Street, the 100 block of West Prentiss Street, the 100 block of
West Harrison Street and the alley between the 100 blocks of West Prentiss and
West Harrison Street to The University of Iowa/Iowa State Board of Regents, without
compensation. No one appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-382, Bk. 128, p.
382, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF PORTIONS OF VACATED RIGHT-OF-
WAY ALONG SOUTH (CRANDIC) FRONT STREET, THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST
PRENTISS STREET, THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST HARRISON STREET AND THE
ALLEY BETWEEN THE 100 BLOCKS OF WEST PRENTISS AND WEST
HARRISON STREET TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA/IOWA STATE BOARD OF
REGENTS, WITHOUT COMPENSATION. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following
division of roll call vote. Ayes: Pfab, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Wilburn. Nays:
Vanderhoef, Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 02-4051, Bk. 45, p.
59, VACATING THE TWENTY-THREE FOOT WIE)E GRAND AVENUE COURT
RIGHT-OF-WAY, COMMENCING FROM THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
MELROSE AVENUE AND EXTENDING NORTHWARD FOR A DISTANCE OF TWO
HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE FEET (University of Iowa), be passed and adopted.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr.,
read a statement opposing the vacation. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted,
4~3, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Pfab, Nays: Vanderhoef, Kanner. Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell,
seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Jean Walker, Martha
Gordon, Jim Spratt, Kay Burke, Bob Ramsey, Mary Margaret Hogan, Amy Butler.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution of conveyance of the 23-foot wide
Grand Avenue Court right-of-way, commencing from the north right-of-way line of
Melrose Avenue and extending northward for a distance of 295 feet, to The
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University of Iowa. The following individuals appeared: James Thomas, 131 N. First
Ave.; Paul Leonard, 506 Brookline Park Dr.; and Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-383, Bk. 128,
p. 383, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF THE 23-FOOT WIDE GRAND AVENUE
COURT RIGHT-OF-WAY, COMMENCING FROM THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF MELROSE AVENUE AND EXTENDING NORTHWARD FOR A DISTANCE
OF 295 FEET, TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnetl, Pfab. Nays:
Wilburn, Vanderhoef, Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to defer indefinitely the resolution
authorizing approving the final plat of Silvercrest residential community, Part 2, towa
City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Council Member Wilburn stated he has a conflict of interest on the next item
and left the meeting. A public hearing was held regarding proposed amendments to
Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (City Steps). Amy Correia, Housing and
Community Development Commission Chairperson, appeared. Moved by Kanner,
seconded by Pfab, to amend the allocation of funds in CITY STEPS that would limit
the Economic Development Fund to an earmark of 9% of the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds; thereby reducing set aside monies to
approximately $90,000. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Community and Economic Development Coordinator Nasby present for discussion.
The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 1/5, with the following voice vote: Ayes:
Kanner. Nays: Lehman, O'Donnell, Champion. Pfab, Vanderhoef. Abstaining:
Wilburn. Council Member Wilburn returned to the meeting.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of 656 South Governor Street to
Gary Hughes. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Kanner, to adopt RES. 02-384, Bk. 128, p.
384, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 656 SOUTH GOVERNOR STREET TO
GARY HUGHES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council Member Pfab left the
meeting.
Council Member Pfab left meeting due to illness.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of 707 Walnut Street To Edwin
Teagle. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-385, Bk.
128, p. 385, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 707 WALNUT STREET TO EDWIN
TEAGLE. Affirmative roll ca~l vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 8, entitled "Airport Zoning" by repealing the existing chapter in its
entirety and replacing same with a chapter regulating and restricting the use and
height of structures and objects of natural growth in the vicinity of the Iowa City
Municipal Airport by creating appropriate zones and establishing boundaries thereof:
defining certain terms used herein: referring to the iowa City Municipal Airport Zoning
Map, as amended, which map is adopted by this ordinance: establishing an Airport
Zoning Commission: establishing an Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment: providing
for enforcement: and imposing penalties, be given first vote. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1, with
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the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: Pfab.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 02-4052, Bk. 45, p.
60, AMENDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE14, ENTITLED
"UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND
HOUSING," ARTICLE E, ENTITLED "HOUSING CODE" TO REQUIRE THAT ALL
LANDLORDS AND TENANTS EXECUTE AN INFORMATIONAL DISCLOSURE
AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM AND BY DELETING THE REQUIREMENT
THAT THE CITY PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE OF HOUSING VIOLATIONS
BEFORE ISSUING A MUNICIPAL INFRACTION, be passed and adopted.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-386, Bk.
128, p. 386, ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING,
CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW REMOVAL, SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP
BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND DIRECTING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME
TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME
MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab
absent. The Mayer declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 02-387, Bk. 128,
p. 387, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE LANDFILL DIVISION OF
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BY DELETING ONE FULL-TIME
SCALEHOUSE OPERATOR POSITION AND ADDING ONE FULL-TIME RECYCLE
CLERK - LANDFILL POSITION AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY
ADDING THE POSITION OF RECYCLE CLERK - LANDFILL. Affirmative roll call
* vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted no applications had been received for the Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2003; and the
Airport Zoning Commission for two appointments to fill unexpired terms, ending
December 31,2003 and the other ending December 31,2005, and announced all
three would be readvertised.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Animal Care &
Adoption Center Advisory Board - One vacancy to fill a three year term January 1,
2003 - December 31, 2005. Board of Adjustment - One'vacancy to fill a five year
term January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008. Board of Appeals - Two vacancies, one
representative from the Home Builders' Association, and one Licensed Plumber to fill
five year terms January 1, 2003 - December 31,2007. Human Rights Commission -
Three vacancies to fill three year terms January 1,2003 - January 1,2006. Parks
and Recreation Commission - Three vacancies to fill four year terms January 1,
2003 - January 1, 2007. Public Art Advisory Committee - Two vacancies to fill three
year terms January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006. Senior Center Commission - Two
vacancies to fill three year terms January 1,2003 - December 31,2005. Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 13.
Council Member O'Donnell noted the end of this election year and stated he
hoped everyone voted; acknowledged the completion of negotiations on the SEATS
contract and thanked Parking & Transit Director Fowler and Transit Mgr. Logsden for
their efforts. Mayor Lehman thanked Council representatives O'Donnell and
Vanderhoef for their efforts as well.
Council Member Wilburn congratulated City High students who have been
working to change the voting age to 17, noting that different teacher's groups across
the State were looking at the proposal as an effort to build citizenship.
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the followi~ division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn, Ch~pion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: Pfab. ~
Moved I~ Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 02-4052, Bk. p.
60, AMENDING~,N ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TIT,L, E14, ENT~TI
"UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED'BUILDING
HOUSING," ARTIC] ENTITLED "HOUSING CODE" TO REQUIRE T~
LANDLORDS AND :NANTS EXECUTE AN INFORMATIONAL ;URE
AND ,RM AND BY DELETING THE REQUI
THAT THE CITY )E WRITTEN NOTICE OF
BEFORE ISSUING A [ICIPAL INFRACTION, be passed and
Affirmative roll 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayo
ordinance adopted.
Moved Vanderhoef by O'Donnell, to ado 02-386, Bk.
128, p. 386, ;ESSMENT SCHEDULE JNPAID MOWING,
CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, REMOVAL, SIDEWl REPAIR, AND STOP
BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND iCTING TO CERTIFY THE SAME
TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY URER FOR CO .ECTION IN THE SAME
MANNER AS S. 6/0, Pfab
absent. The Mayor declared the
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded , to adopt RES. 02-387, Bk. 128,
p. 387, AMENDING THE BUDGETED PO IN THE LANDFILL DIVISION OF
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BY ONE FULL-TIME
SCALEHOUSE OPERATOR POSITION AN! )DING ONE FULL-TIME RECYCLE
CLERK - LANDFILL POSITION AND AME THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY
ADDING THE POSITION OF RECYCLE roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council present. ~e Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted no a had been for the Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment to fill an ~g mber 31,2003; and the
Airport Zoning Commission for )ired terms, ending
December 31,2003 and er ending December 31, and announced all
three would be readvertised
The Mayor )reviously announced vacancies: Care &
Adoption - One vacancy to fill a three r term January 1,
2003 - December 31, Board of Adjustment - One fill a five year
term January 1,2003 ¥ 1,2008. Board of Appeals ,'ancies, one
representative from Builders' Association, and one Lic, Plumber to fill
five year terms 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007. Human Ri ~.ommission -
year terms January 1,2003 - January 1,2~)6.
Three
vacancies
three
Parks
and Recreation/~ ission - Three vacancies to fill four year terms Jar'~uary 1,
2003 - Januar)/1 2007. Public Art Advisory Committee - Two vacancies fill three
year terms ¢nu~ y 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006. Senior Center Commission ~ Two
vacancies fill t 'ee year terms January 1,2003 - December 31,2005. Apl~ications
must be ,ive( by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 13. ~
;il Member O'Donnell noted the end of this election year and state'~ he
hoped ~ne voted; acknowledged the completion of negotiations on the SE)~TS
contra thanked Parking & Transit Director Fowler and Transit Mg~ Logsdehtfor
their Mayor Lehman thanked Council representatives O'Donnell and ~,
for their efforts as well.
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Council Member Wilburn congratulated City High students who have been
working to change the voting age to 17, noting that different teacher's groups across
the State were looking at the proposal as an effort to build citizenship.
Council Member Kanner noted the 10 responses received for the municipal
power study, and the wide range of costs and interests represented. Asst. City Mgr.
Helling stated information will be presented to Council affer review of the proposals.
In response to Council Member Champion, the City Manager stated the
Thanksgiving employee luncheon is scheduled for November 21.
Council Member Kanner distributed information on a Iowa Association of
Municipal Utilities (IAMU) po~icymaker workshop "Governance in the 21st Century"
scheduled November 20-22 and questioned Iowa City representation at the
workshop, the City Manager will follow up and if no one is able to attend secure the
materials; acknowledged information provided by the City Manager regarding a
possible dog park and stated the matter would be discussed at budget time, noting
the success of such a park in Cedar Rapids; and wished Muslim friends a good fast
on Ramadan.
Mayor Lehman stated he and Mayor Pro tern Vanderhoef would be attending
the annual Veterans Day Banquet scheduled November 11.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 8:45 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk