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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 13, 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, Rackis, Kopping, Long,
Davidson, Jordan, O'Malley, Morris, Klingaman, Fosse.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, that the following items and
recommendations nthe Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended and to remove Item 2d(2), setting public hearing eliminating the delinquency charge
for all state and local government entities, for separate consideration:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. April 25, Special Council Work Session; April 28, Special Council Work
Session; April 29, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; April 30, Special
Council Work Session.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Library
Board of Trustees -March 27, 2008; Telecommunications Commission -March 24,
2008; Board of Appeals -January 7, 2008; Planning and Zoning Commission -April 3,
2008; Planning and Zoning Commission -April 17, 2008; Parks and Recreation
Commission -April 9, 2008.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for MP Investments, LLC, dba Vito's, 118 E. College St.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Cafe, Inc., dba Linn Street Cafe, Inc.,
121 N. Linn St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre dba Riverside
Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St.; Temporary Transfer of Special Class C Liquor License for
Riverside Theatre dba Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St. to Riverside Theatre
Shakespeare Festival Stage in City Park from June 11, 2008 through July 13, 2008;
Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors, LC, dba Suburban by AMOCO, 370 Scott
Court; Class E Liquor License for Cigarette Outlet, Inc., dba Cigarette Outlet #18, 1901
Broadway St.; Class C Beer Permit for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet Plus #537,
923 S. Riverside Dr.
Public Hearings: RES. 08-125, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 3,
2008 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION
CENTER ROOF MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT 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. 08-126, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ROBERT A.
LEE RECREATION CENTER WINDOW AND PANEL REPLACEMENT PROJECT;
RES. 08-127, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROTECTIVE COVENANTS AND
RESTRICTIONS FOR THE BDI SUBDIVISION; RES. 08-128, AUTHORIZING THE
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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, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 214 CHURCH
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 08-129, 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 MARC MOEN, AND TENANT STARBUCKS
CORPORATION D/B/A STARBUCKS COFFEE #2855-IA, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE;
RES. 08-130, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRECONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE OF BRIDGES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY; RES. 08-131, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE
DEDICATION OF OUTLOT "A" OF LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION- PART ONE, AND
OUTLOT "C" OF LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION- PART TWO, IOWA CITY, JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA, AS PUBLIC OPEN SPACE; RES. 08-132, APPROVING PAYMENT
TO INTERIM CITY MANAGER DALE HEELING FOR CASH VALUE OF ACCRUED
VACATION.
Correspondence: Holly Hotchkiss regarding Friends of the Animal Center
Foundation; Elizabeth Foster Hill for Barbara Mitchell regarding Wetherby, Isaac A.
House 611 North Governor, Iowa City, Johnson County; Jane Balvanz regarding
Mental Health Task Force; Nate Steele regarding Sheraton; Panhandling letters from
Rachel Leigh, Peggy Schneider; Tracy Fitch regarding City services [staff response
included]; Michael Neese regarding Shelter House; Lorraine Bailey regarding Snow
removal [previously distributed at the 4/30 Council Work Session]; D.J. Beard
regarding Purchase of sand pit on S. Gilbert Street; Ron Knoche, City Engineer,
Competitive Quotation Results regarding College Street Streetscape Project and 2008
Water Main Directional Boring Project; Petition regarding Re-establish parking on the
1300 block of Oakcrest; Danny Valentine regarding Daily Iowan Article [staff response
included].
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Council Member Correia abstained on the next item due to a conflict of interest. Moved
by Wright, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for June 3, 2008 on an ordinance
amending Title 16, Public Works, Chapter 3A, City Utilities -General Provisions, Section 6,
Billing and Collection Procedures; Delinquent Accounts, to eliminate the delinquency charge
for all state and local government entities. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright, Bailey. Nays: Champion. Abstaining: Correia.
Bob Engle, Senior Center Commission, 1 Oaknoll Court, reported on activities at the
Center. Sandy Pickup, Free Medical Clinic, 818 3`d Avenue, thanked Council and the
Housing and Community Development Commission for all the work they do funding various
community needs. Holly Hotchkiss, Director of Friends of the Animal Shelter Foundation,
updated Council fundraising activities.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to set a public hearing for June 3, 2008 on a
resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use map designation for
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approximately 10 acres of land located north of Highway 6, east of Scott Boulevard, and west
of Commerce Drive from Industrial to General Commercial. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to set a public hearing for June 3, 2008 on
an ordinance rezoning approximately 10.08 acres of land located north of Highway 6, east of
Scott Boulevard, and west of Commerce Drive from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) Zone to
Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone (REZ08-00003). The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Wright, to set a public hearing for June 3, 2008, on an
ordinance rezoning 9.48 acres of land located south of Olive Court and Learner Court and
east of Marietta Avenue from Medium Density Single Family (RS-8) Zone to Planned
Development Overlay (OPD-8) Zone (REZ08-00001). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for June 3, 2008,
on a resolution to vacate Northtowne Parkway right-of-way (VAC08-00002). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held 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). PCD Director Davidson present for discussion.
The Mayor asked for any ex parte communications, and none were reported.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the 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), be given first
vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held 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). The Mayor asked for any ex parte
communications, and none were reported.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, that the 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), be given first vote.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating 150 feet of the 20-foot wide east-
west alley right-of-way located between Lucas Addition Lots 3 and 4, and Lots 5 and 6
(VAC08-00001). No one appeared. Mayor Bailey noted the applicant had requested
indefinite deferral.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer indefinitely the ordinance vacating
150 feet of the 20-foot wide east-west alley right-of-way located between Lucas Addition Lots
3 and 4, and Lots 5 and 6 (VAC08-00001), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 08-133, APPROVING
THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION -PART 5, IOWA
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CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 08-134, APPROVING THE
FINAL PLAT OF THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD PHASE 2A, IOWA CITY, IOWA .
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 East Side Recycling Center 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 Wilburn, to adopt RES. 08-135, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST SIDE RECYCLING CENTER 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. Recycling Coordinator Jordan 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 adopting Iowa City's FY09 Annual Action
Plan, which is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan (City Steps),
authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan and all necessary certifications to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, and designating the City Manager as the
authorized chief executive officer. The following individuals appeared: Kathy Huedepohl,
319 E. Washington St.; Franki Cooley, 533 Olive St.; Maryann Dennis, The Housing
Fellowship; Charlie Eastham, The Housing Fellowship; Christy Wolfe, The Housing
Fellowship; and Jerry Anthony, Housing and Community Development Commission. CD
Coordinator Long and Iowa City Housing Administrator Rackis present for discussion.
Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 08-136, ADOPTING IOWA
CITY'S FY09 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, WHICH IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA CITY'S 2006-
2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE
CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. Moved by Correia,
seconded by Wright, to amend the allocation by moving $50,000 from the Housing Authority
Homeownership Program to the Housing Fellowship Rental Housing Program. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. After discussion, the Mayor declared the motion to
amend defeated, 3/4, after the following voice vote: Ayes: Correia, Wright, Bailey. Nays:
Wilburn, Hayek, O'Donnell, Champion. Absent: None. Moved by Champion, seconded by
O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Council Member Correia and Dennis Craven. CD
Coordinator Long and Iowa City Housing Administrator Rackis present for discussion. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted with an affirmative roll call vote, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
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Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, 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.08-4305, 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 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 Wilburn, 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 Correia, to adopt RES. 08-137, INTENT TO
CONSIDER THE PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE
PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, PHASE 2A, IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO PENINSULA
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE
FOR JUNE 3, 2008. 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. 08-138, 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 POSITION AND CREATING ONE
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE -PARKING POSITION. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 08-139, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE REVENUE DIVISION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
BY DELETING ONE ACCOUNT CLERK -REVENUE POSITION AND ADDING ONE
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE -REVENUE POSITION AND AMENDING THE
AFSCME PAY PLAN BY DELETING THE POSITION OF ACCOUNT CLERK -REVENUE.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 08-140, DIRECTING THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $9,150,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES
2008A, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 08-141, APPROVING
FUNDING FOR ALFIE'S BEAUTY SUPPLY, A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, FROM IOWA
CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) -ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Franki Cooley
appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Wright, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 08-142, APPROVING
FUNDING FOR TEXTURES, A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, FROM IOWA CITY'S
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) -ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER AND SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Cheryl McMillan appeared.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 08-143, 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. 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 Wright, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 08-144, APPROVING
DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT
FUNDS. The following individuals appeared: Both Koppes, Neighborhood Council of Iowa
City and Wetherby Neighborhood Association, 1528 California Ave,; Jen Kardos,
Morningside-Glendale Association, 1503 Glendale Rd.; Judith Pascoe, Northside
Neighborhood Association, 317 Fairchild St.; Annadora Khan, Longfellow Neighborhood
Association, 923 Dearborn St.; and Chris Harms, Grant Wood Neighborhood Association,
2503 Aster Ave. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 08-145, ACCEPTING THE
SCULPTURE TITLED "IMPERMANENCE IS INEVITABLE" AS A GIFT FROM BRIAN FRITZ,
SCULPTOR, TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 08-146, APPROVING THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR DISPLAY OF A
SCULPTURE ON THE IOWA SCULPTOR'S SHOWCASE. 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. 08-147, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2008 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT
FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT to Ultimate Edge Concrete, LLC for $57,747.00. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 08-148, AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND THE CITY OF CORALVILLE REGARDING CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS INVOLVING THE
I-80 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND BEAUTIFICATION PLAN. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 08-149, ADOPTING AN
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW
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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. H. Yale Cohn, 925 Iowa
Avenue, appeared. 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 Correia, to accept correspondence from George
Sehl and Yale Cohn representing Ray Thompson. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy to the 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.
The Mayor noted the following Board and Commission vacancies received no
applications and will 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-
yearterm 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. [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.]
Mayor Bailey noted it was Council Member Wright's birthday and wished him a Happy
Birthday.
Council Member Wright proudly displayed the Bike to Work Week t-shirt and
encouraged more bike usage; and reminded citizens of activities for Irving B. Weber Days.
Mayor Pro tem O'Donnell jokingly reported that Coralville Council Member Gill got lost
driving the car in the race against the bike and bus the previous day. Council Member
Wilburn reported the bicycle had prevailed in the race, and thanked the gentleman for
avoiding him and his bike coming out of a driveway and publicly apologized for pulling out in
front of the car and misreading the vehicles turning signals.
Council Member Wilburn reminded citizens of the Friday night concert series starting
this Friday, May 16 with the City High and West High jazz ensembles, at the Weather Dance
Fountain on the Pedestrian Mall downtown from 6:30-9:30 PM.
Council Member Correia reported that the Task Force on Women has been
approached by the Iowa City Area Association of Realtors about helping sponsor a safety
workshop and she is serving on a planning committee for a June 4 event at the Old Capitol
Town Center "Safety 411, Real Talk About Real Issues, Get the Word Out on How to be
Safe, Where to Turn, Who Can Help" and stated several organizations will be participating;
announced that the Resource Action Center (RAC) is starting a men's antiviolence counsel
group starting June 18 and interested folks can call RAC 335-1486 for more information;
acknowledged the success of the free tax prep clinics with a 100% increase from last year,
with 660 people served and $640,000 federal and state taxes brought in; and invited
everyone to attend the ice cream social on May 31 as part of the Irving B. Weber Days
celebration at City Park beginning at 1:00 PM.
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Mayor Bailey stated that part of the Bike to Work Week celebration involved a Mayor's
Bike Ride on May 14 and includes a leisurely ride from New Pioneer in Iowa City to the New
Pioneer in Coralville.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to adjourn meeting at 9:15 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council tubers present.
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To: Mayor and City Council
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Re: Council Special Work Session, April 25, 2008, 7:30 AM in Public Library Room A
Tape: 08-03
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
City Manager Candidates Meet and Greet
Mayor Bailey welcomed citizens to the event, noting each candidate would speak 2-3
minutes and then be'available to meet one on one with those present.
Brief comments were made by the following candidates:
Michael Lombardo
A. J. Johnson
Paul Beecher
The Mayor thanked everyone for coming and encouraged them to talk with the individual
candidates and provide feedback on the comment forms provided in the back of the
room or on the City website.
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Date: April 28, 2008
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 28, 2008, 5:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright
Staff: Helling Dilkes, Karr, O'Malley, Mansfield, Knoche, Fosse, Okerlund, Rackis, Briggs, Long,
Hightshoe, Powers, Hargadine, Johnson
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
Mayor Bailey announced the special formal and executive session planned for 7:00 PM would
be held.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 5 f (7) correspondence ... Dianne Allender and Sandee Wennerberg
... Lower Muscatine Road) Public Works Director responded to questions noting that a pre
design project meeting was held the previous week with the neighbors, and that staff was
identifying issues and interests at the present time.
2. (Agenda item # 11 -public hearing ... resolution approving plans, specifications ... 2008
Dubuque /Church Intersection Improvement Project ...) In response to Council Member
Champion, Council Member Wright assured her the project was for the west side of the
intersection.
3. (Agenda item # 21 -resolution ... amending the budgeted positions ... Finance Department
and the Parking Division ...Parking Positions) Mayor Bailey announced that this item would
be deferred to the May 13th meeting.
4. (Agenda item # 12 -public hearing ... resolution amending the FY 2008 Operating Budget)
In response to Council Member Hayek, Mayor Bailey stated that Finance Director O'Malley
would be present for the hearing.
5. (Agenda item # 23 -resolution awarding contract .... Senior Center Boiler and Chiller
Replacement Project ...)City Clerk Karr requested that this item be deferred to the May 13
meeting.
TARP PROGRAM CHANGES (Agenda item # 24)
Housing Rehab Specialist Powers and CD Coordinator Long present for discussion. Majority
agreed to proceed.
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CDBG/HOME FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (IP2 of 4/24 Information Packet)
Community Development Coordinator Long, CD Planner Hightshoe, and HCDC Chair Jerry
Anthony present for discussion. (Power point presentation on file.) Majority expressed an
interest to remove $18,000 funding for Chauncey Swan LP -Rental Housing (Housing Projects)
and add to Housing Fellowship -Rental Housing (Housing Projects). Council Member
Champion will attend a School Board meeting regarding funding of playground equipment.
STAFF ACTION: Schedule May 12 work session discussion and action on the
recommendations for the formal meeting May 13. (Long)
POLICE POLICY ON TRAFFIC CONTACTS
Police Chief Hargadine responded to questions regarding an email from a supervisor to his
watch regarding addressing available time.
ALLEY MAINTENANCE POLICY (IP3 of 4/24 Information Packet)
Public Works Director Fosse present for discussion. (Power point presentation on file.) Council
requested information on inventory of alley blocks in Iowa City; condition of the alley -paving
type; complaints received on the alley; traffic volume; use of the neighboring properties
(residential or commercial); range of costs in today's dollars for different surfaces; and
information on typical assessment costs.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed with inventory and prepare information for Council. (Fosse)
COUNCIL TIME
1. In response to Council Member Correia, Public Works Director Fosse stated the City was
aware of the Old Capitol Criterion and River Fest activities, noting that a lot of the orange
spray paint was used on the bike course to draw attention to the cyclists of the small areas
that could affect the racing tires. He noted that small areas of the street would not hold the
patch as well
2. (IP18 of 4/24 Information Packet) Council Member Correa noted the draft Parks & Rec.
minutes regarding discussion of parking enforcement during Farmer's Market and
questioned further Council action. Interim City Manager Helling stated staff would research
and report back.
3. (IP9 of 4/24 Information Packet) Council Member Wilburn questioned if any Council
Member would be participating in the race between a bike, car, and bus. Council expressed
an interest in Council Member Wilburn participating.
4. Council Member Correia stated that she had received a letter from Andy Johnson from the
Housing Trust Fund requesting Council representatives meet to discuss the affordable
housing regional task force and share information, with Jeff Schott from the Institute of
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Public Affairs facilitating. Council Members Champion and Wright indicated interest. CD
Coordinator Long will also be attending.
JOINT MEETING IN CORALVILLE (IP4 of 4/24 Information Packet)
Majority agreed to the proposed May 28 meeting date in Coralville and requested the following
items be added to the agenda:
Funding of School Playground Equipment
RAGBRAI Update
STAFF ACTION: Notify Coralville. (Karr)
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mayor Bailey announced that discussion of the third quarter financial report originally planned
for a May meeting would wait until June when City Manager Lombardo could be in attendance.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
Mayor Bailey asked if anyone could attend the Department of Transportation reception for new
Commissioner Reasner on May 1.
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE
City Clerk Karr confirmed that the meetings of May 2 and 4 would be cancelled.
Meeting adjourned 7:30 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/29/08
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 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 and seconded 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. Michael Lombardo appeared.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk; 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
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
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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 Gasby's #1, 1310 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Beer Permit for
Gasby's #4, 2303 Muscatine Ave. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Sams Pizza,
441 S. Gilbert St.; Class A Liquor License for Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096,
3151 Highway 6 E.; Class C Liquor License for Picador, 330 E. Washington St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Picador, 330 E. Washington St.; RES. 08-100, TO ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT for Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway 6 E. and
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
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
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City Manager candidates letters from Naomi Novick, Bill Ambrisco, Caroline Dieterle,
Robyn Clark-Bridges, Karen Kubby, David Bywater.
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 and seconded 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). The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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). The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on
for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 08-
4303, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 17.97 ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF RUPPERT
ROAD FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) TO INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1)
(REZ08-0002), be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-108, APPROVING THE AMENDED FINAL
PLAT OF CARDINAL POINTE SOUTH -PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB08-00003).
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.
Council Member Correia abstained due to a conflict of interest. Moved and seconded
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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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,
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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. 08-111, 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-112, 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.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2008 Operating Budget.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-113, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE: 2008 (AS AMENDED LAST ON 11/27/07).
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).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-114, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $6,890,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS .
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on
for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that
the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded 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. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from Claire Sponsler. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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 position and creating one
Customer Service Representative -Parking Position. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-121, APPROVING THE ADMINISTRATIVE
POLICY AND PROCEDURAL MANUAL FOR THE GENERAL REHABILITATION AND
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (GRIP).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-122, APPROVING A REVISED DEER
MANAGEMENT PLAN.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-123, ADOPTING A POLICY REGARDING
THE LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY FOR PLACEMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-124, APPROVING PAYMENT OF CLAIM
EXPENSES.
Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
Maison Bleam and Bridget Szeluga. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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 asix-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
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/ arian K. Karr, Ci y Cler~~ ~,/
Submitted for pub ication - 5/7/08.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
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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(SUB08-00003). 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 asix-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Civil
Service Commission to fill a four-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 Members present.
Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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Date: April 30, 2008
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 30, 2008, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell (6:50), Wilburn, Wright. Absent: Champion
Staff: Helling, Holecek, Karr, Fosse, Fowler, O'Brien, Protaskey, Robinson, Boothroy, Morck,
Thomas, Stockman, Sobaski
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
SNOW REMOVAL DISCUSSION
PW Director Fosse presented information regarding the City policies and procedures. (Power
point presentation on file.) Streets Supt. Stockman and CBD Maintenance Staff Thomas present
for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Jim Clayton, 119 E. College Street; Dave
Dvorsky, 322 - 3`~ Ave and Asst. Dir. of Johnson County Ambulance; Pastor Jacob Butler, 1420
Hayden Lane, North Liberty; Max Hilton, 2278 E. Grantview Dr. (C) (formerly 701 Eastmoor
Drive, Iowa City); Craig Gustaveson, Downtown Association (DTA), and Lori Bears.
After discussion a majority directed staff to:
1. explore a snow emergency ordinance and research how other cities do such ordinances
research use of parking facilities after hours during declared emergencies
2. research land mileage standards for snow routes
3. explore a higher priority level for removing snow in the downtown area
4. work with DTA regarding time for no parking for removal of snow
5. consider expanding 10 foot requirement for store front owners to clear snow in front of
their businesses to the street
6. review clearing of bike .racks
7. explore better public education of snow routes and priorities
8. review notification process for towing of vehicles (48 hour storage)
9. review policy on private snow removal, complaint based and organized assistance for
those unable to clear their own
Meeting adjourned 8:25 PM.