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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 29, 2008
Iowa City City Council, special 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, Boothroy, Davidson, Cate,
Fosse, Vanatter, O'Malley, Panos, Scott.
The Mayor proclaimed West High School Iowa Jazz Championship Recognition, Rich
Medd, Director of Jazz Ensemble and Ensemble members, accepting; Youth Week -May 5-
11, 2008, Mark Law, Elks Lodge accepting; Older Americans Month -May 2008, Bob Welsh,
Chair Policy Board accepting; Mental Health Month -May 2008, Nyle Jenssen, President of
the National Alliance for Mental Illness for Johnson County accepting; Free Lunch Program
Month -May 2008 Mary Palmberg accepting; Irving B. Weber Days -May 2008, Dell &
Susie Brown representing the Iowa City Host Noon Lions Club & Shaner Magalhaes from the
Johnson County Historical Society, accepting; Bicycle Month -May 2008, Steve Rudin,
representing Bicyclists of Iowa City (BIC), accepting; PATV -May 4-10, 2008, Josh Gading
and Tom Northnagle accepting; University of Iowa Wrestling Team Recognition Day, Coach
Tom Brands and members of the team, accepting.
Mayor Bailey presented a certificate of appreciation to outgoing UISG City Council
liaison Abbie Volland.
Council Member Amy Correia and University Liaison Abbie Volland, co chairs of the
Task Force on Violence Against Women, and University student Task Force Members Sarah
Milani, Anne Barber, and Carole Peterson presented recommendations of the Task Force.
Mayor Bailey noted the recommendations would be scheduled for discussion at an upcoming
work session.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 08-99, APPROVING THE
APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL A. LOMBARDO AS CITY MANAGER FOR THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT RELATING THERETO, AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE
SAME FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Michael Lombardo appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk; April 10, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; April 14, Regular
Council Work Session; April 14, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; April
24, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; April 25, Special Council Formal
Official and Complete; April 26, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; April
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): Board of
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Adjustment -March 12, 2008; Board of Adjustment -February 13, 2008; Airport
Commission -March 13, 2008; Parks and Recreation Commission -March 12, 2008;
Youth Advisory Commission -February 25, 2008; Housing and Community
Development Commission -February 20, 2008; Housing and Community
Development Commission -March 27, 2008; Housing and Community Development
Commission -March 13, 2008; Housing and Community Development Commission -
February 12, 2008 (6:30 p.m.); Housing and Community Development Commission -
February 12, 2008, (11:00 a.m.); Historic Preservation Commission -February 28,
2008; Human Rights Commission -March 25, 2008; Planning and Zoning Commission
- March 20, 2008; Public Art Advisory Commission -March 6, 2008.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Beer Permit for KLB Bauer, Inc., dba Gasby's #1, 1310 S. Gilbert St.;
Class C Beer Permit for KLB Bauer, Inc., dba Gasby's #4, 2303 Muscatine Ave.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Sams Pizza IC, Inc., dba Sams Pizza, 441 S.
Gilbert St.; Class A Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge #1096 Loyal Order of Moose
dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway 6 E.; Class C Liquor License
for Not a Malfunction, Inc., dba Picador, 330 E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area
for Not a Malfunction, Inc., dba Picador, 330 E. Washington St.; RES. 08-100, TO
ISSUE DANCING PERMIT for Iowa City Lodge #1096 Loyal Order of Moose dba
Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway 6 E. and Not a Malfunction, Inc.,
dba Picador, 330 E. Washington St.;
Public Hearings: Set a public hearing for May 13, 2008 regarding Iowa City's
FY09 Annual Action Plan, that is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2006-2010 Consolidated
Plan (a.k.a. City Steps); RES. 08-101, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 13,
2008 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST SIDE RECYCLING CENTER
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. 08-102, NAMING DEPOSITORIES; RES. 08-103,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1552 DICKENSON LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 08-104,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1209 HIGHLAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 08-
105, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A REHABILITATION
AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 919 N. DODGE STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 08-106, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN ON 3035 STANFORD AVENUE,
101 LINDEMANN DRIVE, AND LOT 17 LONGFELLOW MANOR, LOCATED IN IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 08-107, AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
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COMMISSION TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A HISTORIC RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (HRDP) GRANT FOR CONDUCTING AN INTENSIVE
SURVEY IN THE MANVILLE HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD TO INVESTIGATE
POTENTIAL FOR A HISTORIC DISTRICT.
Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
(11) Iowa City BUS STOP signs to reflect changes in transit routes effective May 19,
2008; Chris Shaffer regarding Smoking ban; Letters from Caroline Dieterle (4), John
Gross, Libby Shannon, Rod Sullivan regarding Sheraton; Rubina Halwani regarding
Recycling in Iowa City [staff response included]; Nivedita Pandey regarding Fund
raiser; Karen Kubby regarding Payment in lieu of taxes; Letters from Dianne Allender
and Sandee Wennerberg regarding Lower Muscatine Road; Public input regarding
City Manager candidates letters from Naomi Novick, Bill Ambrisco, Caroline Dieterle,
Robyn Clark-Bridges, Karen Kubby, David Bywater.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Abbie Volland, UISG City Council Liaison, read a resolution passed by the UISG
Student Senate commending the City Council of Iowa City for their support of the students in
the community. Barbara Eckstein, Northside Neighborhood Association, thanked City
Council and City staff for the positive response to neighborhood concerns on the Church /
Dubuque intersection.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to set a public hearing for May 13 on an
ordinance rezoning approximately 11.7-acres of land located on Ruppert Road west of Old
Highway 218 from Community Commercial (CC-2) to Intensive Commercial (CI-1) (REZ08-
00004) (Aviation Commerce Park). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Hayek, to set a public hearing for May 13 on an
ordinance rezoning approximately 8.95-acres of land located on Ruppert Road west of Old
Highway 218 from Community Commercial (CC-2) to Neighborhood Public (P-1) (REZ08-
00004) (Aviation Commerce Park). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for May 13 on an
ordinance vacating an alley located south of 829 Kirkwood (VAC08-0001). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, 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. 08-4303, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 17.97 ACRES LOCATED SOUTH
OF RUPPERT ROAD FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) TO INTENSIVE
COMMERCIAL (CI-1) (REZ08-0002) (Aviation Commerce Park), 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that
the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 08-108, APPROVING THE
AMENDED FINAL PLAT OF CARDINAL POINTE SOUTH -PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA
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(SU608-00003). PCD Davidson present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a skywalk
easement and temporary construction easement in favor of Johnson County, Iowa, which
skywalk is to be constructed above Benton Street between Clinton Street and Dubuque
Street. Dave Kempf, Facilities Manager for Johnson County, appeared. PCD Davidson
present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Council Member Correia abstained due to a conflict of interest. Moved by Wilburn,
seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 08-109, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SKYWALK EASEMENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, WHICH SKYWALK IS TO BE CONSTRUCTED ABOVE
BENTON STREET BETWEEN CLINTON STREET AND DUBUQUE STREET. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Correia
abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Public Works Salt Storage Facility
project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to
publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one
appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 08-110, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS SALT STORAGE FACILITY PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE
FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Public Works
Director Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2008 Asphalt Resurfacing project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish
advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 08-111, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2008 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT
OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2008 Dubuque /Church Street
Radius Improvement project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of
bids. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 08-112, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
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CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2008 DUBUQUE /CHURCH STREET RADIUS IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Sr. Civil Engr. Panos present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2008 Operating Budget.
Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed
their views.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 08-113, AMENDING THE
CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE: 2008 (AS AMENDED LAST
ON 11/27/07). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of not to exceed $6,890,000 General Obligation Bonds (for an
Essential Corporate Purpose). No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 08-114, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $6,890,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS . Finance Director O'Malley 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.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation
Bonds. No one appeared.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 08-115, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $645,000 General Obligation
Bonds. No one appeared.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 08-116, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $645,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $590,000 General Obligation
Bonds. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 08-117, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $590,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Finance
Director O'Malley present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $325,000 General Obligation
Bonds. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 08-118, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $325,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 3 entitled "City Finances,
Taxation & Fees," Chapter 4 entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines &
Penalties," Section 3-4-4, entitled, "Wastewater Treatment Works User Charges," of the City
Code to increase or change wastewater user charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa. No one
appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending Title 3
entitled "City Finances, Taxation & Fees," Chapter 4 entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges, Bonds, Fines & Penalties," Section 3-4-4, entitled, "Wastewater Treatment Works
User Charges," of the City Code to increase or change wastewater user charges and fees in
Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote. Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, 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. 08-4304, AMENDING TITLE 6, ENTITLED "PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY",
CHAPTER 1, ENTITLED "NUISANCES" TO PROHIBIT THE CONSUMPTION OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON NON-LICENSED PREMISES BETWEEN 2 A.M. AND 6 A.M.
MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, AND BETWEEN 2 A.M. AND 8 A.M. ON SUNDAY, 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 O'Donnell, seconded
by Correia, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Correia,
Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright. Nays: Bailey. Absent: None.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 08-119, ESTABLISHING A
SCHEDULE FOR MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AND
INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 95-
360. 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
Champion, seconded by Wright, to accept correspondence from Claire Sponsler. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, to defer to May 13 a resolution amending
the budgeted positions in the Revenue Division of the Finance Department and the Parking
Division of the Parking and Transit Department by deleting one Account Clerk -Revenue
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position and creating one Customer Service Representative -Parking Position. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 08-120, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
LANDOWNER IOWA AVENUE PROPERTY L.L.C., AND TENANT, 808 RESTAURANT &
NIGHT CLUB, INC. D/B/A 808 RESTAURANT & NIGHT CLUB, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to May 13 a resolution awarding
contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for
construction of the Senior Center Boiler and Chiller Replacement Project. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 08-121, APPROVING THE
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY AND PROCEDURAL MANUAL FOR THE GENERAL
REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (GRIP). 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 Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 08-122, APPROVING A
REVISED DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 08-123, ADOPTING A POLICY
REGARDING THE LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY FOR PLACEMENT OF
TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT. 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 O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 08-124, APPROVING
PAYMENT OF CLAIM EXPENSES (Mike & Tammy Bauer for $92,000). Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Correia, to approve the appointment of a Student
Liaison (Tyler Gunn) and Alternate (Alexis Swedlund) from the University of Iowa
Government (UISG) to the City Council May 1, 2008 until May 1, 2009. Alexis Swedlund and
Tyler Gunn appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Moved by Correia, seconded by Hayek, to accept correspondence from
Maison Bleam and Bridget Szeluga. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment to fill an unexpired term plus afive-year term ending December 31, 2011; Airport
Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Civil
Service Commission to fill afour-year term April 7, 2008 -April 2, 2012; Youth Advisory
Commission to fill a two year term January 1, 2008 -December 31, 2009, One (1) person -
Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
May 7, 2008. Planning & Zoning Commission to fill an unexpired term ending May 1, 2011.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2008. [Staff will not
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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 Wright presented the City with a Sierra Club proclamation thanking
former Mayor Ross Wilburn for signing the U. S. Mayor's Climate Protective Agreement; and
reemphasized the National Alliance for Mentally Inn (NAMI) walk planned fro May 3.
Mayor Pro tem O'Donnell welcomed City Manager Michael Lombardo and his wife,
Kerry, to the community; and thanked outgoing UISG Council liaison Abbie Volland for her
work.
Council Member Wilburn announced the 30th annual pancake breakfast to benefit the
Crisis Center of Johnson County on May 3.
Council Member Hayek reminded citizens of the Englert Civic Theatre fundraiser on
May 5 and 6 featuring Randy Newman; and welcomed City Manager Lombardo.
Council Member Correia noted the opening of Iowa City Farmer's Market on May 3;
reported that the State Legislature did pass one year funding for the State Housing Trust
Fund in its waning hours of session and encouraged citizens to encourage the Governor to
sign the legislation.
Mayor Bailey congratulated Audrey Keranen and Clare Paulson on being names
academic All-American; and thanked Council for all their work and dedication over the past
four months on the City Manager hiring process; and welcomed City Manager Lombardo and
his wife to the community; and wished Interim City Manager Helling a Happy Birthday.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to adjourn meeting at 8:30 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council tubers present.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/10/08
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:20 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell,
Wilburn, Wright.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the
professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or
discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable
injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 9:00 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.
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s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication - 4/14/08.
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Date: April 14, 2008
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 14, 2008, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright
UISG Rep: Volland
Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Trueblood, Yapp, Davidson
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
JCCOG Affordable Housing Task Force -Council Member Correia
JCCOG Public Transit Expansion Exploratory Task Force -Council Member Wright
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Youth Advisory Commission -Danielle Malatek
CITY PROPERTY SMOKING POLICIES
Individual Council Members identified areas of concern such as soccer, baseball and softball
fields (youth park areas), trails, entrances to City Buildings, and Pedestrian Mall & CB10
downtown areas. After discussion the City Attorney was directed to report back on the recently
passed state legislation concerning pre-emption and further City options.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare memo. (Dilkes)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 4d(6) -resolution of intent ... skywalk easement ... Johnson County)
Mayor Bailey asked that item should be removed and considered separately as Council
Member Correia has a conflict and she had concerns. PCD Director present for discussion.
Majority expressed an interest to see the skywalk and landscaping design prior to the public
hearing.
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2. (Consent Calendar # 4f(3) and (5) -correspondence regarding rezoning North Aviation
Commerce Park and Panhandling) City Clerk Karr noted both items should be removed
from the Consent Calendar and accepted as part of agenda items.
3. (Consent Calendar # 4f(9) -resolution ... fixing date ... $645,000 General Obligation Bonds
...) In response to Council Member Correia, Interim City Manager Helling clarified that the
lower level remodeling project would be funded by the bonds being retired from the General
Fund.
4. (Consent Calendar # 4d(1) -resolution setting public hearing ... amending the FY2008
operating budget) Council Member Correia requested a brief presentation from the Finance
Director at the formal meeting public hearing.
5. (Agenda item # 14 -resolution ... first amendment ... Hieronymus Square Associates) PCD
Director Davidson present for discussion.
COUNCIL TIME
1. UISG Rep. Volland noted the proclamations for the City High on the agenda, and
questioned a proclamation for the U of I wrestling team. City Clerk Karr stated a similar
proclamation was being prepared.
2. (IP5 of 4/10 Information Packet -Proposed North Dubuque Traffic Calming) Mayor Pro tem
O'Donnell asked if there was interest to revisit the traffic calming policy as it related to
residents that are surveyed. Majority of Council were not interested to discuss at this time.
3. Mayor Wilburn reported that when the legislative session ends the Metropolitan Coalition
would be evaluating the lobbyists hired and the nature of coalition and be reporting back to
the cities in the near future.
4. Council Member Champion requested a work session to discuss the police policy on traffic
stops. Majority agreed to schedule for work session.
5. Council Member Correia reported that the Violence Against Women Task Force is wrapping
up their work and plans are to make final recommendations to City Council at the April 29'h
formal meeting.
6. Council Member Hayek reported on meetings with City staff on downtown traffic congestion
and that discussions would include the Downtown Association (DTA) and the Chamber and
then report back to Council at an upcoming work session.
7. Mayor Bailey stated she had received a request from the Johnson County Task Force on
Aging for the appointment of a Council Member to anon-voting position on the task force. A
majority were not interested in filling the request.
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April 14, 2008
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8. Mayor Bailey said she had received an invitation to attend the National Summit of Mayors
on Reproductive Health, and would be attending at no City expense, noting she also had
discussed the invitation with the City Attorney.
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
None
FUTURE MEETING SCHEDULE
None
Meeting adjourned 6:55 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/14/08
Iowa City City Council, special meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None.
The Mayor and Council Member Wilburn presented Outstanding Student Citizenship
Awards to Longfellow Elementary students: Natalie Fobian, Haley Lorenzen, Caitlin Pinnell.
The Mayor proclaimed Architecture Month -April 2008, Will Downing, Iowa Board of
American Institute of Architects accepting; Arbor Day -April 25, 2008; Cover the Uninsured
Week -April 27 through May 3, 2008, Barbara Stannard, Hawkeye Johnson County
Coordinator accepting; Animal Control Appreciation Week -April 13-19, 2008, Animal
Services Supervisor Goodman accepting; Alzheimer's Action and Awareness Week -April
21-27, 2008, Gary Wicklund, Eastern Iowa Board of Alzheimer's Awareness accepting; City
High Girls Basketball Championship Recognition, Coach McTaggart and members of the
Girls Basketball Team accepting; City High Boys Basketball Championship Recognition,
Coaches Woodley and Gentile and members of the Boys Basketball Team accepting.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete from the
Consent Calendar Item 4d(6), skywalk easement Benton Street, for separate consideration;
delete Items 4f(3) and accept under Items 6a and 4f(5) and accept under Items 11 and 12:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: March 31, Regular Council Work Session; April 1, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Public
Library Board of Trustees -February 28, 2008; Civil Service Commission -April 9,
2008; Police Citizens Review Board -March 11, 2008; Parks and Recreation
Commission -January 9, 2008.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for EI Dorado Mexican Restaurant, 1634 Sycamore St.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for College Street Billiard Club, 114-116 E. College
St.; Class E Liquor License for Liquor House, 425 S. Gilbert St.; RES. 08-75, TO
REFUND the unused portion of a CIGARETTE PERMIT for Gasby's, 1310 S. Gilbert
St. and Gasby's, 2303 Muscatine Ave.; RES. 08-76, and RES. 08-77, TO ISSUE
CIGARETTE PERMITS to Gasby's #1, 1310 S. Gilbert St. and Gasby's #4, 2303
Muscatine Ave.
Public Hearings: RES. 08-78, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING
THE FY2008 OPERATING BUDGET, for April 29, 2008; RES. 08-79, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 29, 2008 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3
ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED
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"SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES & PENALTIES,"
ARTICLE 4, ENTITLED, "WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS USER CHARGES,"
OF THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE WASTEWATER USER
CHARGES; RES. 08-80, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 29, 2008 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2008 DUBUQUE /CHURCH STREET RADIUS
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 08-81, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON APRIL 29, 2008 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2008 ASPHALT
RESURFACING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 08-82, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON APRIL 29, 2008 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS SALT
STORAGE FACILITY PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSECTION; RES. 08-83, FIXING DATE, April 29,
2008, FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $6,890,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 08-84, FIXING DATE, April 29, 2008,
FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $700,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 08-85, FIXING DATE, April 29, 2008,
FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $645,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 08-86, FIXING DATE, April 29, 2008,
FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $590,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 08-87, FIXING DATE, April 29, 2008,
FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $325,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Resolutions: RES. 08-88, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST CO., IOWA CITY,
IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3035 STANFORD AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 08-89, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1108 MARCY STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 08-90,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER ONE TEN
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PROPERTIES, LLC, AND TENANT KMARCELLA, INC D/B/A DONNELLY'S PUB
FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 08-91, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA FOR THE
PLACEMENT OF A HISTORICAL MARKER IN COLLEGE GREEN PARK TO
COMMEMORATE THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TREK ACROSS IOWA LED BY
JOHN BROWN; RES. 08-92, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE THEATRE THAT
ALLOWS THE SALE OF WINE AND BEER UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES IN
CITY PARK FROM JUNE 11, 2008 THROUGH JULY 13, 2008; RES. 08-93,
APPROVING AN EARLY OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND ITC MIDWEST LLC FOR LOTS 2, 3, AND 4 AND OUTLOTS 2A, 3A,
AND 4A OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION PART TWO.
Correspondence: Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Establish No Parking Any Time on the east side of a segment of Heinz Road; Terry
Smith regarding MidAmerican Energy Annual Report; Rental Inspections letters from
James and Barbara Andrews, Perry Howell, Judith, Pasco, Marshall Poe; Brendan
Sneegas regarding Angel Flight Central's "Hawkeye Wing"; Abigail Darwin regarding
Traffic control at Riverside/Myrtle; Elias Zaharias regarding Iowa City's Social Policy
Defaults.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Council Member Correia abstained due to a conflict of interest. Moved and seconded
to adopt RES. 08-04, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
CONVEYANCE OF A SKYWALK EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA,
WHICH SKYWALK IS TO BE CONSTRUCTED ABOVE BENTON STREET BETWEEN
CLINTON STREET AND DUBUQUE STREET, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
APRIL 29, 2008.
Airport Commissioner Greg Farris provided an update of Airport activities.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 17.97 -acres
located south of Ruppert Road from Community Commercial (CC-2) to Intensive Commercial
(CI-1) (REZ08-0002). The following individuals appeared: Jay Honeck, Alexis Park Inn and
Suites Hotel; Robert Powers; and Mark Nolte, Iowa City Area Development Group. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from Jay Honeck, Robert Powers, James Zangger
[response from Mayor Bailey included] Mary Honeck. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning approximately 17.97 -acres
located south of Ruppert Road from Community Commercial (CC-2) to Intensive Commercial
(CI-1) (REZ08-0002), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on the resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2008 Pavement and Replacement
for Water Main project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing
City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-95, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
2008 PAVEMENT AND REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
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PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT
OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the filing of an application with
the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY2009 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance and
Federal Transit Administration Funding.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-96, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY2009
IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
FUNDING.
Moved and seconded that ordinance amending Title 6, entitled "Public Health and
Safety", Chapter 1, entitled "Nuisances" to prohibit the consumption of alcoholic beverages
on non-licensed premises between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and
between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Sunday, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Craig Gustaveson and Russell
Brown. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the 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.
08-4299, AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES,"
CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES &
PENALTIES," SECTION 3-4-5, ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL," OF THE CITY
CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE CHARGES, be voted on
for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded
that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 08-4300, AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE
REGULATIONS, "CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES," SECTION 2,
ENTITLED "BEGGING," TO PROHIBIT SOLICITING FOR MONEY IN LIMITED AREAS, AT
CERTAIN TIMES, AND IN AN AGGRESSIVE MANNER, be passed and adopted. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from Justine Long. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 08-4301, AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE
REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES," BY ADDING A
NEW SECTION 10, ENTITLED "SITTING AND LYING ON SIDEWALKS" TO PROHIBIT
SITTING AND LYING ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS IN THE DOWNTOWN AND IN ZONE 1 OF
CITY PLAZA, be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
Justine Long. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 08-4302, AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "RULES OF THE ROAD," SECTION 6,
ENTITLED "SPEED RESTRICTIONS", SUBSECTION B, ENTITLED "EXCEPTIONS", be
passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-97, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT
FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
HIERONYMUS SQUARE ASSOCIATES. Kevin Digmann, representing Hodge Construction,
appeared.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-98, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY DOGPAC FOR JOINT
MAINTENANCE OF AND SHARING REVENUES GENERATED FROM THE PROPOSED
OFF-LEASH DOG PARK TO BE LOCATED IN SCOTT PARK.
Moved and seconded to reconsider the previous denial and grant an application for the
renewal of a Class C liquor license for Yelder Enterprises, Inc., dba the `Que, 211 Iowa
Avenue, through October 30, 2008. Roy Yelder, owner and Sarah Henningfield, General
Manager, appeared. The Mayor declared the motion.
Moved and seconded to grant a 60-day extension to the Police Citizens Review Board
for the filing of the public report with the City Council on Complaint #08-03. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy on the Civil Service Commission
to fill afour-year term April 7, 2008 -April 2, 2012; Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2008.
The Mayor announced the current vacancy on Planning & Zoning Commission to fill
an unexpired term ending May 1, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, May 28, 2008.
Moved and seconded to make the following City Council Committee appointments:
appoint Amy Correia to the JCCOG Affordable Housing Task Force and Mike Wright to the
JCCOG Public Transit Expansion Exploratory Task Force. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to appoint Danielle Malatek, 521 Kirkwood Avenue, #3, to the
Youth Advisory Commission to fill two year term January 1, 2008 -December 31, 2009. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the following vacancies 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; Youth
Advisory Commission to fill two year term January 1, 2008 -December 31, 2009, 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 8:30 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 Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/24/08
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia (4:10 p.m.), Hayek,
O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the
professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or
discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable
injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 7:52 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 Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/25/08
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 4:30 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; and to evaluate the professional competency of an individual
whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when
necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and
that individual requests a closed session. The Mayor declared the motion carried and
adjourned into executive session.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 5:33 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 Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/26/08
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 9:00 a.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 evaluate the
professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or
discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and. irreparable
injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 12:20 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/27/08
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 9:00 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn,
Wright. Absent: Champion.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the
professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or
discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable
injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. The
Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 9:15 a.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 Clerk
Submitted for publication - 4/29/08.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 10, 2008
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:20 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia (7:30 ), Hayek,
O'Donnell, Wilburn (7:30), Wright. Staff members present: Dilkes (7:30), Karr, Mejia
(7:30), Beezat (7:30).
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, to adjourn to executive session to
evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring,
performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and
irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed
session. (City Manager Search). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Correia,
Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive
session 7:20 p.m.
Council returned to open session 9:00 p.m.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Correia, to adjourn special meeting 9:00 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 14, 2008
Iowa City City Council, special 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, Morck, Fowler, Ford,
Trueblood, Knoche.
The Mayor and Council Member Wilburn presented Outstanding Student Citizenship
Awards to Longfellow Elementary students: Natalie Fobian, Haley Lorenzen, Caitlin Pinnell.
The Mayor proclaimed Architecture Month -April 2008, Will Downing, Iowa Board of
American Institute of Architects accepting; Arbor Day -April 25, 2008; Cover the Uninsured
Week -April 27 through May 3, 2008, Barbara Stannard, Hawkeye Johnson County
Coordinator accepting; Animal Control Appreciation Week -April 13-19, 2008, Animal
Services Supervisor Goodman accepting; Alzheimer's Action and Awareness Week -April
21-27, 2008, Gary Wicklund, Eastern Iowa Board of Alzheimer's Awareness accepting; City
High Girls Basketball Championship Recognition, Coach McTaggart and members of the
Girls Basketball Team accepting; City High Boys Basketball Championship Recognition,
Coaches Woodley and Gentile and members of the Boys Basketball Team accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended and to delete from the Consent Calendar Item 4d(6), skywalk easement Benton
Street, for separate consideration; delete Items 4f(3) and accept under Items 6a and 4f(5)
and accept under Items 11 and 12:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: March 31, Regular Council Work Session; April 1, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Public
Library Board of Trustees -February 28, 2008; Civil Service Commission -April 9,
2008; Police Citizens Review Board -March 11, 2008; Parks and Recreation
Commission -January 9, 2008.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for Sultana, Inc., dba EI Dorado Mexican Restaurant, 1634
Sycamore St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Daverse II, Inc., dba College
Street Billiard Club, 114-116 E. College St.; Class E Liquor License for Liquor House,
Ltd., dba Liquor House, 425 S. Gilbert St.; RES. 08-75, TO REFUND the unused
portion of a CIGARETTE PERMIT for FAP Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's, 1310 S.
Gilbert St. and FAP Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's, 2303 Muscatine Ave.; RES. 08-76,
and RES. 08-77, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS to KLB Bauer, Inc., dba Gasby's
#1, 1310 S. Gilbert St. and KLB Bauer, Inc., dba Gasby's #4, 2303 Muscatine Ave.
Public Hearings: RES. 08-78, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING
THE FY2008 OPERATING BUDGET, for April 29, 2008; RES. 08-79, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 29, 2008 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3
ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED
"SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES & PENALTIES,"
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ARTICLE 4, ENTITLED, "WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS USER CHARGES,"
OF THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE WASTEWATER USER
CHARGES; RES. 08-80, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 29, 2008 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2008 DUBUQUE /CHURCH STREET RADIUS
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 08-81, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON APRIL 29, 2008 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2008 ASPHALT
RESURFACING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 08-82, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON APRIL 29, 2008 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS SALT
STORAGE FACILITY PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSECTION; RES. 08-83, FIXING DATE, April 29,
2008, FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $6,890,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 08-84, FIXING DATE, April 29, 2008,
FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $700,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 08-85, FIXING DATE, April 29, 2008,
FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $645,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 08-86, FIXING DATE, April 29, 2008,
FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $590,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF; RES. 08-87, FIXING DATE, April 29, 2008,
FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $325,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Resolutions: RES. 08-88, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST CO., IOWA CITY,
IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3035 STANFORD AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 08-89, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1108 MARCY STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 08-90,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER ONE TEN
PROPERTIES, LLC, AND TENANT KMARCELLA, INC D/B/A DONNELLY'S PUB
FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 08-91, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
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AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA FOR THE
PLACEMENT OF A HISTORICAL MARKER IN COLLEGE GREEN PARK TO
COMMEMORATE THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TREK ACROSS IOWA LED BY
JOHN BROWN; RES. 08-92, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE THEATRE THAT
ALLOWS THE SALE OF WINE AND BEER UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES IN
CITY PARK FROM JUNE 11, 2008 THROUGH JULY 13, 2008; RES. 08-93,
APPROVING AN EARLY OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND ITC MIDWEST LLC FOR LOTS 2, 3, AND 4 AND OUTLOTS 2A, 3A,
AND 4A OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION PART TWO.
Correspondence: Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Establish No Parking Any Time on the east side of a segment of Heinz Road; Terry
Smith regarding MidAmerican Energy Annual Report; Rental Inspections letters from
James and Barbara Andrews, Perry Howell, Judith, Pasco, Marshall Poe; Brendan
Sneegas regarding Angel Flight Central's "Hawkeye Wing"; Abigail Darwin regarding
Traffic control at Riverside/Myrtle; Elias Zaharias regarding Iowa City's Social Policy
Defaults.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Council Member Correia abstained due to a conflict of interest. Moved by Champion,
seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 08-04, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONSIDER
THE PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF A SKYWALK EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA, WHICH SKYWALK IS TO BE CONSTRUCTED ABOVE BENTON STREET
BETWEEN CLINTON STREET AND DUBUQUE STREET, AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR APRIL 29, 2008. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Correia abstaining.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Airport Commissioner Greg Farris provided an update of Airport activities.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 17.97 -acres
located south of Ruppert Road from Community Commercial (CC-2) to Intensive Commercial
(CI-1) (REZ08-0002) (Aviation Commerce Park). PCD Director Davidson and Economic
Development Coordinator Ford present for discussion. The Mayor requested that Council
Members disclose ex parte communications. Individual Council Members shared
information. The following individuals appeared: Jay Honeck, Alexis Park Inn and Suites
Hotel; Robert Powers; and Mark Nolte, Iowa City Area Development Group. Moved by
Correia, seconded by Wright, to accept correspondence from Jay Honeck, Robert Powers,
James Zangger [response from Mayor Bailey included] Mary Honeck. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance rezoning
approximately 17.97 -acres located south of Ruppert Road from Community Commercial
(CC-2) to Intensive Commercial (CI-1) (REZ08-0002) (Aviation Commerce Park), be given
first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on the resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2008 Pavement and Replacement
for Water Main project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing
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City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No
one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 08-95, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2008 PAVEMENT AND REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the filing of an application with
the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY2009 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance and
Federal Transit Administration Funding. Acting Transit Manager Morck present for
discussion.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 08-96, AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR FY2009 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION FUNDING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Hayek, that ordinance amending Title 6, entitled
"Public Health and Safety", Chapter 1, entitled "Nuisances" to prohibit the consumption of
alcoholic beverages on non-licensed premises between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Monday through
Saturday, and between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Sunday, be given first vote. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn,
Wright. Nays: Bailey. Absent: None. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to accept
correspondence from Craig Gustaveson and Russell Brown. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the 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. 08-4299, AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES,
TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES,
BONDS, FINES & PENALTIES," SECTION 3-4-5, ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL,"
OF THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE
CHARGES, 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
O'Donnell, seconded by Wright, 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to that ORD. 08-4300, AMENDING
TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS, "CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED
"MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES," SECTION 2, ENTITLED "BEGGING," TO PROHIBIT
SOLICITING FOR MONEY IN LIMITED AREAS, AT CERTAIN TIMES, AND IN AN
AGGRESSIVE MANNER, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Bailey, Champion, Correia,
Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn. Nays: Wright. Absent: None. Moved by Champion, seconded
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by Correia, to accept correspondence from Justine Long. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, that ORD. 08-4301, AMENDING TITLE 8,
ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "MISCELLANEOUS
OFFENSES," BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 10, ENTITLED "SITTING AND LYING ON
SIDEWALKS" TO PROHIBIT SITTING AND LYING ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS IN THE
DOWNTOWN AND IN ZONE 1 OF CITY PLAZA, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted. Moved by Correia, seconded by Hayek, to accept correspondence from Justine
Long. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 08-4302, AMENDING TITLE
9, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "RULES OF
THE ROAD," SECTION 6, ENTITLED "SPEED RESTRICTIONS", SUBSECTION B,
ENTITLED "EXCEPTIONS", be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 08-97, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO
THE AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND HIERONYMUS SQUARE ASSOCIATES. Economic Development
Coordinator Ford present for discussion. Kevin Digmann, representing Hodge Construction,
appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 08-98, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY DOGPAC
FOR JOINT MAINTENANCE OF AND SHARING REVENUES GENERATED FROM THE
PROPOSED OFF-LEASH DOG PARK TO BE LOCATED IN SCOTT PARK. Parks &
Recreation Director Trueblood present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to reconsider the previous denial and
grant an application for the renewal of a Class C liquor license for Yelder Enterprises, Inc.,
dba the `Que, 211 Iowa Avenue, through October 30, 2008. Roy Yelder, owner and Sarah
Henningfield, General Manager, appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/1, with the following division of
roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright, Champion, Correia, Hayek. Nays: Bailey,
Absent: None.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to grant a 60-day extension to the Police
Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on Complaint
#08-03. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy on the Civil Service Commission
to fill afour-year term April 7, 2008 -April 2, 2012; Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2008.
The Mayor announced the current vacancy on Planning & Zoning Commission to fill
an unexpired term ending May 1, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, May 28, 2008.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to make the following City Council
Committee appointments: appoint Amy Correia to the JCCOG Affordable Housing Task
Force and Mike Wright to the JCCOG Public Transit Expansion Exploratory Task Force. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Wilburn, to appoint Danielle Malatek, 521 Kirkwood
Avenue, #3, to the Youth Advisory Commission to fill two year term January 1, 2008 -
December 31, 2009. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
The Mayor noted the following vacancies would be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment to fill an unexpired term plus afive-year term ending December 31, 2011; Airport
Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Youth
Advisory Commission to fill two year term January 1, 2008 -December 31, 2009, 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 congratulated Maison Bleam on his election as the new UISH
President, noting he was a former member of the City Youth Advisory Commission; and
encouraged citizens to attend a presentation and program on April 17 from Jackson Katz, an
author and filmmaker in the field of gender violence prevention education with men and boys.
Council Member Hayek noted the upcoming Chamber event "Buy Here Business Fair"
on April 16 promoting local businesses to interact with each other and make more of local
purchases to benefit local economy.
Council Member Wilburn reported he had received correspondence from Senator
Grassley indicating his intent to submit the First Avenue grad separation (railroad bridge/
overpass) as a fiscal year 2009 appropriation to a subcommittee and encouraged citizens to
continue to write letters supporting the project to Senators.
Council Member Wright noted the insert in the City water bills outlining the events for
the upcoming Irving B. Weber celebration, and mark events on their calendars.
Mayor Bailey noted the Hospice Walk for Dignity in Willow Creek Park on April 20; and
the Hoover Wallace Dinner on April 19 honoring the humanitarian and public service of
Senator John Culver, UI Doctor Ignacio Ponsetti, and Congressman Jim Leach.
City Atty. Dilkes noted some recent correspondence from the League of Cities
outlining possible drastic changes to the open meetings law and stated Council Members
may wish to contact their legislators.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn meeting at 8:30 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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Clerk's Office 356-5040.
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April 24, 2008
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia (4:10 p.m.), Hayek,
O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright. Staff members present: Dilkes, Karr, Goers, Miller.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to adjourn to executive session to
evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring,
performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and
irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed
session. (City Manager Search). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Correia
absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session
4:02 p.m.
Council returned to open session 7:51 p.m.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, to adjourn special meeting 7:52 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Regenia D. Bailey, 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.
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April 25, 2008
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 4:30 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, Mejia.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, 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; and evaluate the professional competency of
an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered
when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation
and that individual requests a closed session. (City Manager Search). Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried and adjourned into executive session 4:35 p.m.
Council returned to open session 5:32 p.m.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Hayek, to adjourn special meeting 5:33 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Regenia D. Bailey, 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.
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April 26, 2008
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 9:00 a.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, Mejia.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, to adjourn to executive session to
evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring,
performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and
irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed
session. (City Manager Search). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive
session 9:02 a.m.
Council returned to open session 12:19 p.m.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, to adjourn special meeting 12:20 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Regenia D. Bailey, 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.
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April 27, 2008
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 9:00 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn,
Wright. Absent: Champion. Staff members present:, Dilkes, Karr, Mejia.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Hayek, to adjourn to executive session to
evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring,
performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and
irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed
session. (City Manager Search). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion
absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session
9:02 a.m.
Council returned to open session 9:14 a.m.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, to adjourn special meeting 9:15 a.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Champion absent.
Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk