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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 3, 2008
Iowa City City Council regular meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Lombardo, Helling, O'Malley, Dilkes, Karr, Moran,
Howard, Davidson, Scott, Morris, Panos.
The Mayor noted the tragic plane crash earlier in the day that claimed the life of a
child, offered condolences to the family, and commended first responders at the scene.
The Mayor proclaimed Pride Month -June 2008, Matt Dolter, Iowa City Pride
Committee accepting.
A special presentation was made by Iowa Department of Transportation District 6
Planner Cathy Cutler declaring Iowa City as an Official Saints Community.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: May 12, Special Council Work Session; May 13, 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): Animal
Care Task Force -April 24, 2008; Animal Care Task Force -March 6, 2008; Historic
Preservation Commission -May 8, 2008; Housing and Community Development
Commission -April 17, 2008; Planning and Zoning Commission -May 1, 2008; Public
Art Advisory Committee -April 3, 2008; Human Rights Commission -April 22, 2008;
Board of Adjustment -April 9, 2008; Airport Commission -April 28, 2008; Airport
Commission -April 10, 2008; Police Citizens Review Board -April 8, 2008; Police
Citizens Review Board -March 11, 2008; Historic Preservation Commission -March
13, 2008; Historic Preservation Commission -April 10, 2008; Youth Advisory
Commission -April 21, 2008.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for Firewater, LLC, dba Firewater, 347 S. Gilbert St.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Jirsa's, LLC dba Rick's Grille & Spirits,
1705 S First Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Quzer, Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819 S.
First Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Pershell Corp., dba Colonial Lanes, 2253
Highway 218 S.; Class C Liquor License for Weeks-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of
Foreign Wars dba Weeks-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of Foreign Wars, 609
Highway 6 E.; Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments, Inc., dba Vine Tavern
& Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St.; Class C Liquor License for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen
Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 W; Outdoor Service Area for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen
Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6 W; Class C Beer Permit for EI Paso Tienda y Taqueria,
Inc., dba EI Paso the Mexican Store, 609 Hollywood Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for
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Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #422, 513 S. Riverside Dr.; Class E Liquor License for
Iowa CVS Pharmacy, LLC, dba CVS/Pharmacy #8547 , 2425 Muscatine Ave.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,188,871.97 for the period
of March 1 through March 31, 2008, as recommended by the Finance Director subject
to audit; Approve disbursements in the amount of $12,218,805.10 for the period of
April 1 through April 30, 2008, as recommended by the finance director subject to
audit.
Public Hearings: RES. 08-150, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 17,
2008 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2008 DURABLE PAVEMENT MARKING
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. 08-151, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 17,
2008 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2008 SANITARY SEWER
REHABILITATION 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. 08-152, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON JUNE 17, 2008 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHLAND COURT
WATER MAIN EXTENSION 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. 08-153, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JUNE 17, 2008, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY
HOME LOCATED AT 960 LONGFELLOW PLACE.
Resolutions: RES. 08-154, TO AMEND THE FY06 AND FY08 ANNUAL
ACTION PLANS, WHICH ARE A PART OF IOWA CITY'S 2006-2010
CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS); RES. 08-155, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR FIRST AMERICAN
BANK ADDITION PROJECT; RES. 08-156, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF THE PAVEMENT AND ASSOCIATED STORM SEWER
FOR THE ALLEY LOCATED IN BLOCK 40 OF ORIGINAL TOWN; RES. 08-157,
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 UNIVERSITY
VIEW PARTNERS, AND TENANT TAKANAMI LLC D/B/A TAKANAMI, FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 08-158, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF A $300 CIVIL
PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING AND FROM HY-VEE FOOD
STORE; RES. 08-159, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF A $300 CIVIL PENALTY AND
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING AND FROM SAMCO OF IOWA CITY, INC., D/B/A
JOE'S PLACE.
Correspondence: Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
(2) NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS signs in the 100 Block of N. Linn Street (on east
side); Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (2) STOP signs and
(1) YIELD sign; Brian Flynn regarding Blackstone Restaurant outdoor service area;
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Letters from Angela Reams and Sarah Hansen regarding University of Iowa Alcohol
Prevention Program Summary; Jim Cochran regarding Smoking - Ped Mall [staff
response included]; Sheila Knoploh-Odole regarding Bike accident Church and Dodge
[staff response included]; Andy Johnson regarding Senate File 2432; Ray Wombacher
regarding Lack of reimbursement for property damage [copy of the May 8, 2008 letter
to which Mr. Wombacher is responding is included in Council packet]; Albert Gibson
regarding Ban leaf blowers and gas trimmers.
Council Member Hayek stated he will be abstaining from voting on the Consent Calendar as
his firm represents one of the applicants for a sidewalk cafe. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Hayek abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Senior Center Commissioner Michael Lensing updated Council on activities at the
Center. The following individuals appeared regarding Teens Against Alcohol and Drugs
(TADD): Kelly Vanderwerff, MECCA Prevention Supervisor; Destiny Rodriquez and
Stephanie Reyes, 241 Paddock Circle. Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, to accept
correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
members present.
Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for June 17 on an
ordinance amending Title 15, Land Subdivisions, by repealing Title 15 in its entirety and
replacing it with a new Title 15, Land Subdivisions. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan to
change the land use map designation for approximately 10 acres of land located north of
Highway 6, east of Scott Boulevard, and west of Commerce Drive from Industrial to General
Commercial. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 08-160, TO AMEND THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION FOR
APPROXIMATELY 10 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED NORTH OF HIGHWAY 6, EAST OF
SCOTT BOULEVARD, AND WEST OF COMMERCE DRIVE FROM INDUSTRIAL TO
GENERAL COMMERCIAL. 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 conditionally 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). PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Moved by Correia,
seconded by O'Donnell, to continue the public hearing to June 17 to allow the conditional
zoning agreement to be signed. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7I0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Hayek, to defer to June 17 the ordinance
conditionally 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.
A public hearing was held on ordinance rezoning approximately 9.48 acres of land
located south of Olive Court and Learner Court and east of Marietta Avenue from Medium
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Density Single Family (RS-8) Zone to Planned Development Overlay (OPD-8). (REZ08-
0001). Associate Planner Howard present for discussion. The Mayor requested that Council
Members disclose ex pane communications. Individual Council Members shared
information. The following individuals appeared: Architect Kevin Monson, representing the
developer; Doug Moore, 77 Olive Court; Oguz Poroy, 36 Highland Drive; Sue
Hettmansperger, 114 Highland Drive; Harold Plate, 50 Highland Drive; Renee Goethe, 103
Highland Drive; Chris Luzzie, 338 Koser, UH; Doris Eckey, 33 Highland Drive; Jack Neuzil,
Solon; Mark Kamps, 1104 Tower Court; and Aaron Olson, 79 Olive Court. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to continue
public hearing to June 17. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Correia, to accept
correspondence from: Kevin Monson power point); Doug Moore (power point); Steven &
Kristine Schooley; Sue Hettmansperger (x2); Chris Anderson; Renee Goethe (x2); Ahmad
Wehbe; Lawrence Fritts; Doris Eckey; and Rick Gienapp. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to defer to June 17 the ordinance rezoning
approximately 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). (REZ08-00001). Individual Council Members expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving vacation of the Northtowne
Parkway Right-of-Way and partial release of public access easement within Highlander
Development, Third Addition, Iowa City, Iowa (VAC08-00002). Moved by O'Donnell,
seconded by Champion to continue public hearing to July 15. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to July 15 the resolution approving
vacation of the Northtowne Parkway right-of-way and partial release of public access
easement within Highlander Development, Third Addition, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, 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 second vote.
The Mayor requested that Council Members disclose ex parte communications, and none
were reported. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wright, 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 second vote.
The Mayor requested that Council Members disclose ex parte communications, and none
were reported. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to approve the resolution approving the
preliminary plat of Galway Hills Subdivision Parts 10 & 11 Iowa City, Iowa. PCD Director
Davidson present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Jay and Nancy
LeaVesseur, 742 Tipperary Road; Jim Woodin, 3468 Killarney Road; and Charlotte Bailey, 6
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Kearney Court. Moved by Champion to defer until June 17. The Mayor declared the motion
dead for lack of a second. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by
Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to defer until June 17. The Mayor declared the motion to
defer carried, 6/1, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Bailey, Champion, Correia,
Hayek, Wilburn, Wright. Nays: O'Donnell. Absent: None.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, to defer to June 17 the resolution
approving the final plats of Galway Hills Subdivision Parts 10 & 11, Iowa City, Iowa.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to accept correspondence
from Jay and Nancy LeaVesseur, Mary Greenleaf, Patrick and Rebecca Hensel (x2). The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to send a letter to the Johnson County
Board of Adjustment recommending approval of a conditional use permit for Agudas Achim
Congregation to establish a cemetery on 4.12-acres of property located south of Linder Road
and west of Prairie Du Chien Road (0008-00001). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held 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. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell to continue the public hearing to June
17. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to defer to June 17 the 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the conveyance of property
known as the Peninsula Neighborhood, Phase 2A, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Peninsula
Development Company. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 08-161, AUTHORIZING
THE CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD,
PHASE 2A, IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO PENINSULA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. Moved by
Correia, seconded by Wright, to amend the resolution to move the proceeds of the sale into the
Affordable Housing Trust Account. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the motion to amend defeated, 3/4, with the following division of voice vote:
Ayes: Wilburn, Wright, Correia. Nays: Hayek, O'Donnell, Champion, Bailey. Absent: None.
Affirmative roll call vote on the resolution 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 Robert A. Lee Recreation Center
Roof Membrane Replacement 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 O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 08-162, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
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CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER ROOF MEMBRANE
REPLACEMENT 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 hearing was held on a resolution assessing a $300.00 Civil Penalty against CVS,
pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) (2007). Asst. Johnson County Atty. Chappell
present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 08-163, ASSESSING A
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST CVS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A hearing was held on a resolution assessing a $300.00 Civil p\Penalty against
K-Mart, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) (2007). Asst. Johnson County Atty.
Chappell present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. OS-164, ASSESSING A
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST K-MART. 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. 08-165, DIRECTING SALE
OF $9,150,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2008A. Finance Director
O'Malley 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 Champion, to adopt RES. 08-166, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FIRST ADDENDUM TO
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HIERONYMI PARTNERSHIP L.L.P. FOR THE LEASE OF
APPROXIMATELY 760 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED WITHIN THE
COURT STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7I0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Council Hayek abstained due to a conflict of interest. Moved by Wright, seconded by
O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 08-167, 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 THREE GUYS
HOLDINGS LLP, AND TENANT CORNER OF THE MEADOW, INC. D/B/A MOTLEY COW
CAFE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Hayek
abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 08-168, 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 PRODIGY ENTERPRISES L.L.C., AND TENANT CAFFREY, INC. D/B/A
DC'S, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion. Nays: Wright, Correia. Absent: None.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 08-169, APPROVING THE
ACQUISITION OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND A
PERMANENT EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE
BOARD OF REGENTS, STATE OF IOWA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STATE
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UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2008 DUBUQUE/CHURCH
STREET RADIUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST DOCUMENTATION OF THE SAME. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 08-170, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
REGARDING CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS INVOLVING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2008
DUBUQUE/CHURCH STREET RADIUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST DOCUMENTATION OF THE
SAME. 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. 08-171, AWARDING
CONTRACT to All American Concrete, Inc. for $ 282,039.20 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2008 DUBUQUE/CHURCH STREET RADIUS IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT. 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. 08-172, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Apex Construction Co., Inc. for $ 670,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS SALT STORAGE FACILITY PROJECT.
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. 08-173, AWARDING
CONTRACT to L.L. Pelting Company for $ 446,782.59 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE 2008 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT. 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. 08-174, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE ADOPTION OF THE EAST
CENTRAL IOWA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT'S UPDATED REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE
INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 2008-2014. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on Boards and Commissions:
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, Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, June 11, 2008.
The Mayor announced the current vacancies: Housing & Community Development
Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms September 1, 2008 -September 1,
2011; Police Citizens Review Board for two vacancies to fill four-year terms September 1,
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2008 -September 1, 2012. Planning & Zoning Commission to fill an unexpired term ending
May 1, 2010. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2008. [Staff
will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to
advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional
publication costs will be incurred.]
Moved by Champion, seconded by Hayek, to appoint Joshua Busard, 2926 E
Washington Street, to the Planning & Zoning Commission to fill an unexpired term ending
May 1, 2011. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Council Member Wright reminded everyone this weekend was Arts Fest beginning
Summer of the Arts.
Council Member Correia welcomed City Manage Lombardo to his first meeting; and
congratulated Oral B on their 50 years in Iowa City.
Mayor Bailey complimented all those involved in Irving Weber Days and congratulated
Johnson County Historical Society on the event; noted the recent passing of Ron Prosser;
and echoes previous welcome comments to City Manager Michael Lombardo.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn meeting at 10:30 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7I0, all C ncil Members resent.
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~~'°~'~~ MEMORANDUM
Date: May 12, 2008
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, May 12, 2008, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright
UISG: Gunn
Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Long, Davidson, Boothroy, Fowler, O'Brien, Morris, Rackis,
O'Malley, Jordan, Hightshoe, Briggs
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS
Mayor Bailey started their had been a suggestion to schedule discussion of all Planning and
Zoning items to Tuesday evening, rather than a discussion of some items on Monday and
others having to wait for Tuesday due to the policy not to discuss rezonings. Majority agreed to
retain the present procedure.
PCD Director Davidson present for discussion of the following items:
d. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 3,2008, ON A RESOLUTION TO VACATE
NORTHTOWNE PARKWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY. (VAC08-00002)
g. 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).
h. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT
ADDITION PART FIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB08-00001)
i. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD
PHASE 2A, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SU608-00004)
AGENDA ITEMS
(Item # 8 -resolution of intent .... Proposed conveyance ... Peninsula Neighborhood,
Phase 2A .... Setting public hearing for June 3 ...) PCD Director Davidson present for
discussion. Majority requested staff provide background information on the development
and amended agreement at the public hearing.
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COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants, readvertise
Airport Zoning Commission - no applicants, readvertise
Civil Service Commission - no applicants, readvertise
Youth Advisory Commission - no applicants, readvertise
AGENDA ITEMS (continued)
2. (Item # 14 -resolution awarding contract ... Senior Center Boiler and Chiller Project)
Architectural Services staff member Morris present for discussion. After discussion, majority
agreed to proceed.
3. (Items # 12 -resolution approving funding for Alfie's Beauty Supply ... Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) ... Economic Development Fund and # 13 -resolution
approving funding for Textures ... Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) ...
Economic Development Fund) Associate Planner Hightshoe present for discussion.
(Consent Calendar item # 2d(3) ... setting public hearing ...on an ordinance amending Title
16 ... delinquent accounts to eliminate the delinquency charge for all state and local
government entities) Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion. Council Member
Correia requested the item be removed from the consent calendar because she had a
conflict of interest. Council Member Champion stated she would be voting against the
proposal.
5. In response to Council Member Hayek, City Clerk Karr reviewed the procedures fro applying
for a sidewalk cafe.
6. (Items # 9 -resolution amending the budgeted positions ... 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; and # 10 -resolution 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) Finance Director
O'Malley, Parking & Transit Director Fowler, and Parking Mgr. O'Brien present for
discussion.
7. (Item # 7 -ordinance amending Title 3 ... change wastewater user charges and fees ...)
Mayor Bailey noted the staff request fro expedited action.
8. (Consent Calendar item # 2f(11) -petition to re-establish parking on the 1300 block of
Oakcrest) Majority requested a resurveying of the neighborhood.
EASTSIDE RECYCLING CENTER (agenda item #5]
Architectural Services staff member Morris and Recycling Coordinator Jordan presented a
power point presentation (on file).
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May 12, 2008
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CDBG/HOME FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (reference agenda item #6J
CD Coordinator Long, Hsg. Administrator Rackis, Public Housing Coordinator Briggs, and HIS
Director Boothroy present for discussion. Arvind Thakore, Dolphin International LLC and Dennis
Craven, Southgate Development also appeared. After discussion a majority agreed to change
the HCDC recommendations for Housing projects as follows:
Ht $18,000 from Chauncey Swan LP-Rental Housing to The Housing Fellowship-Rental
Housing
~ $80,000 from Southgate Development-Homeownership to ICHA-Homeownership
STAFF ACTION: Resolution to be approved May 13 meeting with revisions. (Long)
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Champion reported that she would be meeting with the Mark Twain
principal the next day regarding school funding for playground equipment. Mayor Bailey
noted it would be on the joint meeting agenda on May 28 as well.
2. (Agenda item # 20) Council Member O'Donnell stated he had received a number of calls
regarding city charges assessment for snow removal, and anticipated people speaking at
the formal meeting. City Clerk Karr noted that most of the snow charged being assessment
were from 2007 and not from 2008.
3. In response to Council Member Wright, Mayor Bailey noted that curbside recycling for Multi-
Family residential and co-mingling recyclables will be scheduled for a June work session;
additionally she expressed a desire to talk about the Task Force on Violence Against
Women recommendations this summer as well.
4. Council Member Hayek noted that there were times that he had difficulty hearing people
around the table and couldn't image the difficulties for those in the audience, and asked that
people address each other loud enough to be heard and wear microphones.
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
Mayor Bailey noted the I Care breakfast scheduled for June 8 from 8AM to 1 PM.
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE
Mayor Bailey asked if there was any interest to change the beginning time of the work sessions
during the summer months, earlier or later. Majority agreed to retain the 6:30 start time.
Meeting adjourned 8:40 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/13/08
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.
Moved and seconded 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 Vito's, 118 E. College St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License
for Linn Street Cafe, Inc., 121 N. Linn St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside
Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St.; Temporary Transfer of Special Class C Liquor License for
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 by AMOCO, 370 Scott Court; Class E Liquor License for Cigarette Outlet
#18, 1901 Broadway St.; Class C Beer Permit for 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
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
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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
and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Bob Engle, Senior Center Commission, 1 Oaknoll Court, reported on activities at the
Center. Sandy Pickup, Free Medical Clinic, 818 3`tl 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 and seconded 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 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.
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Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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).
Moved and seconded 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. 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).
Moved and seconded 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. 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).
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-133, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION -PART 5, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-134, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF THE
PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD PHASE 2A, IOWA CITY, IOWA .
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.
Moved and seconded 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
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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 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.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded to accept
correspondence from Council Member Correia and Dennis Craven. 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.08-4305,
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. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-137, 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-140, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT
FOR SALE OF $9,150,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2008A, AND
APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES.
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Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-149, ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT
SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW REMOVAL,
SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND DIRECTING THE CLERK
TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION
IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES. H. Yale Cohn, 925 Iowa Avenue,
appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from George Sehl and Yale
Cohn representing Ray Thompson.
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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.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 9:15 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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Submitted for publication - 5/20/08.
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
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 3rd 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 alive-year term ending December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-
yearterm 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. [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 Members present.
Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk