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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 10, 2002
Iowa City City council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Shaffer, O'Neil, Grosvenor, Fowler, Goodwin. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 02-91, Side 2; Tape 02-92, Side 1.
Item number 2 (Student Citizenship Awards) moved to after item number 4
(Public Discussion).
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meetings of November
18, November 25, and regular meeting of November 19, as published, subject
to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
(recommendations to Council become effective only upon separate Council
action): Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board - August 29.
Historic Preservation Commission - September 26. Historic Preservation
Commission - October 24. Housing and Community Development
Commission - October 17. Iowa City Board of Appeals - September 17. Iowa
City Board of Appeals - November 4. Iowa City Public Library Board of
Trustees - October 17. Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - October
24. Iowa City Telecommunications Commission - October 26. Parks and
Recreation Commission - October 9. Planning and Zoning Commission -
November 7. Senior Center Commission - October 15.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class B Liquor License for Ackerman Investment Co., dba Highlander
Inn & Conference Center, 2525 N Dodge St. Class C Liquor License for
Water-B, Inc., dba Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St. RES. 02-402, Bk. 128, p. 402, TO
ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT for Quality Vending Services, 783 Hwy 1 West.
Renewals: Class C Beer Permit for JG Robins, Inc., dba Petro-N-Provisions, 2
Escor[ Lane. Class C Liquor License for CMB, Inc., dba Gringo's, 115 E.
College St. Class C Liquor License for Hanrahan, Inc., dba Hanrahan's Pub,
210 N. Linn St. Special Class C Liquor License for USlAM, Inc., dba Thai
Flavors, 340 E. Burlington St. Special Class C Liquor License for India Caf~
Corp., dba India Cafb, 227 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for
Gabe's, Inc., dba Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Outdoor Service Area for
(~abe's, Inc., dba (~abe's, 330 I:. Washington ~t. ~pecial Class 0 Liquor
License for Pagliai's Pizza Palace, Ltd., dba Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E.
Bloomington St. RES. 02-403, Bk. 128, p. 403, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT
to Gabe's, Inc., dba Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. and to Ackerman
Investment Co., dba Highlander Inn & Conference Center, 2525 N. Dodge St.
Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $13,280,178.69 for
the period of October 1 through October 31,2002, as recommended by the
finance director subject to audit.
Setting Hearing, Bk. 128: RES. 02-404, p. 404, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for January 7 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
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CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE
CITY PARK POOL FILTRATION SYSTEM, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 128: RES. 02-405, p. 405, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 02-
406, p. 406, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONTRACT 3 - SOUTH
PLANT IMPROVEMENTS, WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND
COLLECTION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 02-407, p. 407,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE COURT HILL SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. RES. 02-408, p. 408, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND
PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR FIRST AND ROCHESTER - PART
FOUR, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 02-409, p. 409, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN,
AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR HOLLYWOOD MANOR -
PART 7, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 02-410, p. 410, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE PARTIAL RELEASE
OF AN ACCESS AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOTS 11-17,
NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION. RES. 02-411, p. 411,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND FIRST FEDERAL, LACROSSE, WISCONSIN FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1705 FLATIRON DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 02-412, p.
412, AMENDING THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART PROGRAM PROCEDURES
TO INCLUDE PROCEDURES FOR COMMUNITY-INITIATED PUBLIC ART
PROJECTS AND FOR DEDICATION OF PUBLIC ART TO INDIVIDUALS.
RES. 02-413, p. 413, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONSENT TO AMENDMENT OF RESTRICTIVE
COVENANTS FOR WHISPERING MEADOWS PART 2, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: James Lewis regarding City and County Innovations
Advisory. Almurtda Almuntdr regarding Human Rights in UNHCR/Jordan.
Michael Larson regarding Budget. Michael Larson regarding Dog Park. Pete
Wallace regarding Voting Permits. Petition signed by 11 individuals regarding
USA Patriot Act. Robert Murdock regarding Police. Postcards from 36
individuals regarding Support of Affordable Housing. Thomas Storey (Iowa
DOT) regarding Pavement Patching Project- US 6. David Schwindt regarding
Mediacom [staff response included]. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
Installation of Two NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS on the West Side of the
800 Block of South Clinton Street. Installation of Two Bus Stop Signs on
Mormon Trek Boulevard. Installation of a Bus Stop Sign on the East Side of
North Dubuque Street. Installation of a Double Yellow Centerline on Melrose
Avenue between Grand Avenue Court and the Boyd Law Building Driveway.
"NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS" Signs in the 500 Block of 2nd Avenue. Rod
Sullivan regarding Yes for Kids.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Deborah Schoenfelder, Senior Center Commissioner, updated Council on
activities at the Center, and related budget issues. Charlie Funk, 4779 Dryden Ct.,
representing Yes For Kids Committee, read a statement requesting Council take a
supportive position on the bond referendum. Majority of Council indicated interest to
place the item on the January 7 agenda. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Pfab, to
accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Horace
Mann Elementary students: Abdullah Awad, Ivy Hayward, Lucie Mulligan, Cooper
Tonning.
Council returned to Public Discussion, Item fi4. Julie Spears, Board of
Hawkeye Area Civil Liberties Union, and Ben Stone, Director of the Iowa Civil
Liberties Union, appeared regarding the U.S. Patriot Act. Brett Castillo, 613 E.
Court, appeared regarding Medicom modem services.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
January 7 on an ordinance vacating portions of Madison Street, Davenport Street,
and Bloomington Street rights-of-way. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 10.15 acres (Callaway
Lodge) from Medium Density Multifamily (RM-20) to Sensitive Areas Oveday and
Planned Housing Development Overlay (RM-20/OSA/OPDH) for property located
Northwest of Highway 1 and Ruppert Road. Atty. Joe Holland, representing
Southgate Development, appeared. Moved by Pfab, seconded by O'Donnell, to
accept correspondence from Atty. Thomas H. Gelman, and Atty. Joe Holland. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance rezoning
10.15 acres (Callaway Lodge) from Medium Density Multifamily (RM-20) to Sensitive
Areas Overlay and Planned Housing Development Overlay (RM-20/OSA/OPDH) for
property located Northwest of Highway 1 and Ruppert Road, be given first vote. PCD
Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low
Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (RS-5/OSA) for
5.6 acres of property located at 1520 N. Dubuque Road (Lewis/Gordon). No one
appeared.
A public hearing on an ordinance vacating Lafayette Street, located west of
Capitol Street (City Carton). Atty. Robert Downer, representing the applicant,
appeared.
A public hearing on an ordinance vacating the east-to west alley in Block 27 of
the Original Town Plat, located between Market and Bloomington Street (Mercy
Hospital) west of Dodge Street. No one appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Darrell J. Lamb. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, Article K, the Sensitive Areas Ordinance, regarding requirements
for Sensitive Areas Overlay Rezonings and Sensitive Areas Site Plans, be given first
vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll
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call vote. Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner,
Pfab. Absent: None. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Robert F.
Sayre. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 02-414, Bk. 128,
p. 414, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PART
TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-415, Bk. 128,
p. 415, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SILVERCREST RESIDENTIAL
COMMUNITY, PART 2, 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 execution of the Iowa City Housing Authority
amended Section 8 Administrative Plan. Housing Adm. Grosvenor and Intern
Goodwin presented information.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 02-416, Bk. 128, p.
416, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY AMENDED SECTION 8
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 02-4055, Bk. 45, p.
63, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 8, ENTITLED "AIRPORT ZONING" BY
REPEALING THE EXISTING CHAPTER IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING
SAME WITH A CHAPTER REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE USE AND
HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES AND OBJECTS OF NATURAL GROWTH IN THE
VICINITY OF THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT BY CREATING
APPROPRIATE ZONES AND ESTABLISHING BOUNDARIES THEREOF:
DEFINING CERTAIN TERMS USED HEREIN: REFERRING TO THE IOWA CITY
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ZONING MAP, AS AMENDED, WHICH MAP IS ADOPTED
BY THIS ORDINANCE: ESTABLISHING AN AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION:
ESTABLISHING AN AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: PROVIDING
FOR ENFORCEMENT: AND IMPOSING PENALTIES, be passed and adopted. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays:
Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 02-417, Bk. 128, p.
417, APPROVING A PROPOSED 28-E AGREEMENT FOR PARATRANSIT
SERVICE BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY FOR
THE PERIOD OF JULY 1,2003, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008, IN SUBSTANCE, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AGREEMENT INCORPORATING THE TERMS OF SAID PROPOSAL.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 02-418, Bk. 128, p.
418, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PUBLIC
ACCESS TELEVISION, INC. FOR FUNDING, OPERATION, AND MANAGEMENT
OF THE LOCAL PUBLIC ACCESS FUNCTION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Pfab, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-419, Bk. 128, p.
419, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, A
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AN IOWA
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (CITY) AND MCC IOWA L.L.C., A DELAWARE
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (MEDIACOM). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab to appoint Carol Alexander, 3647
Foxana Drive, to the Board of Adjustment for a five-year term January 1,2003 -
January 1,2008. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
The Mayor noted no applications had been received for the Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2003; and the
Airport Zoning Commission for two appointments to fill unexpired terms, ending
December 31,2003 and December 31, 2005, and announced all three would be
readvertised.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Airport Commission for one vacancy
to fill a six-year term March 1, 2003 - March 1,2009. Board of Appeals for one
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006. Historic Preservation
Commission for four vacancies; one At-Large, one College Green Rep, one East
College Street Rep, and one Woodlawn District Rep to fill three-year terms March
29, 2003 - March 29, 2006. Human Rights Commission for one vacancy to fill an
unexpired term ending January 1,2005. Letter of resignation to staff included in
Council packet. Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year
terms March 13, 2003 - March 13, 2006. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, January 15, 2003.
Council Member Pfab requested an update on the Daniel family that had the
flooded basement in August. Staff will report back.
Council Member O'Donnell complimented City crews on leaf pick-up, and the
great community service provided.
Council Member Vanderhoef reported on a discussion she had with the City
Manager regarding videotaping his City Finance overview and suggesting running
the video as an educational piece during Council budget sessions in January.
Majority of Council agreed with the suggestion; updated Council on her attendance,
presentation, and research panel involvement at the National League of Cities
meeting the previous week in Salt Lake City.
Council Member Wilburn wished everyone a safe holiday whether traveling to
watch the Hawkeyes at the Orange Bowl or just celebrating.
Council Member Kanner announced that a new group "Arts a la Cart" would
be holding weekly smoke-free, alcohol-free dance jams at Old Brick on Friday
evenings, from 8 to midnight; announced Iowans For Peace would be getting
together for a letter writing night on 12/12 at Pizza on Dubuque; noted sadness that
Council had decided at their work session the previous evening not discuss the age
of consent policy; encouraged the moving along with the municipal electric study;
and congratulated PATV on the fine job they do in and for the community.
Mayor Lehman stated how proud he was of the Hawkeye Football team, their
participation in the upcoming Orange Bowl, and the individual honors being received;
and acknowledged the final Council meeting of the year by wishing everybody Happy
Holidays.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 8:20 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7//~11 Council Members ~sent.
~'rnest W. Lehman, Mayor
MarYan K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/18/02
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 6:30 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Wilburn. Absent: Pfab (6:33 p.m.), Vanderhoef.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance to vacate the northern two feet of
Benton Street beginning 60 feet east of Gilbert Street and ending at Maiden Lane, be
given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14 Entitled 'Unified
Development Code,' Chapter 6, Entitled 'Zoning,' Article U, entitled 'Administration
and Enforcement,' Section 7 Entitled 'Violations and Penalties' to Increase the
Municipal Infraction Civil Fines for Violating the Zoning Code, be given first vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 6:34 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk ~
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/19/02
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Hoover
Elementary students: Jeremy Krueger, David Kusner, Thomas Whittington.
The Mayor proclaimed Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week: November
17 - 23, Crissy Canganelli, accepting.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of November 4
and regular meeting of November 5, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Final/Approved Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning and
Zoning Commission - October 17. Police Citizens Review Board - October 22.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St. Class C
Beer Permit for T & M Mini Mart 2601 Hwy 6 E. Renewals: Class C Liquor
License for Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Beer Permit for
Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr. Class B Wine Permit for
Fareway Stores, Inc, #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr. Class C Liquor License for
Atlas World Grill, Inc., 127 Iowa Ave. Class C Liquor License for Sanctuary
Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License for Buffalo Wild Wings
Grill & Bar, 201 S. Clinton St. RES. 02-388, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT
for T & M Mini Mart, 2601 Hwy 6 E.
Setting Hearings: RES. 02-389, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
DECEMBER 10, 2002, TO AMEND THE SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE
PLAN FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY SECTION 8
PROGRAM.
Resolutions: RES. 02-390, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF
IOWA. RES. 02-391, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER,
STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
FOR STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PART TWO, AND DECLARING THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES.
02-392, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM
SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
HICKORY HEIGHTS, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 02-393, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD LANDSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 02-394, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION
OF DUPLEX LOTS LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 10, 11, 12, AND 13,
LONGFELLOW MANOR SUBDIVISION, UNDER THE AFFORDABLE
DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM.
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Correspondence: Drew Bledsoe regarding Request for Funding.
Colette Pogue regarding Montgomery-Butler House. Daryl Woodson (The
Sanctuary) regarding Liquor License Renewals. Danielle Wagner regarding
Request for Panel Participation. Robert Dostal regarding Englert Theatre.
David Tingwald (Northside Neighborhood Association) regarding Appreciation.
Gary Wolf regarding Scott Boulevard. Postcards from 90 individuals regarding
Affordable Housing. Calvin Simmons regarding Taxes. J. Patrick White:
Appreciation. Ingo Titze regarding Grand Avenue Court Closure. Amy Helms
(JC Extension Office) regarding Rural Development in the Farm Bill. Hal
Richerson regarding Vacating Grand Avenue Court. Garry Klein regarding
Traffic Light at Scott Blvd and First Avenue. Scott Collingwood regarding
South Sycamore Regional Greenspace and Trail Project. Jasmine Grassi
regarding U of I to Host "Safe Farms, Sound Policies" Program November 14
in Little Amana. Craig Hart regarding Underage Drinking [staff response
included]. James Baetke regarding "Free Trade" Coffee Proposal [staff
response included]. Maryann Dennis, Iowa City Housing Fellowship regarding
Storm Damage 2519 Clearwater Drive.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Wanda and Phillip Daniel, 2519 Clearwater Ct., appeared regarding damages
to the Section 8 housing unit as a result of flooding in August. Moved and seconded
to accept correspondence from the Daniel's. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Claire Heger and Mary Tiedeman, 600 S. Capitol #204, presented a petition
containing 1200 signatures expressing concerns over lack of homeless shelter
space. Moved and seconded to accept the petitions as filed. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Rene Paine, 823 Ronalds St., Director of Public Access
Television invited Council and the public to attend the annual business meeting on
November 21. Baron Thrower, Airport Commission, updated Council on activities at
the airport. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., asked Council to take action against
the preemptive strike against Iraq.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for December 10 on an
ordinance rezoning 10.15 acres form Medium Density Multifamily (RM-20) to
Sensitive Areas Overlay and Planned Housing Development Overlay (RM-
20/OSA/OPDH) for property located Northwest of Highway 1 and Ruppert Road. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for December 10 on an
ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Single Family
Residential (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (RS-5/OSA) for 5.6 acres of property
located at 1520 N. Dubuque Road (Lewis/Gordon). The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for December 10 on an
ordinance vacating Lafayette Street, located west of Capitol Street (City Carton). The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for December 10 on an
ordinance vacating the east-to-west alley in Block 27 of the Original Town Plat,
located between Market and Bloomington Street west of Dodge Street. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
Article K, the Sensitive Areas Ordinance, regarding requirements for Sensitive Areas
Overlay Rezonings and Sensitive Areas Site Plans. The following individuals
appeared: William Knabe, 1101 Weeber Circle, and Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada
Ct.
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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. 02-4053, AMENDING TITLE 14 ENTITLED 'UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE,' CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED 'ZONING,' ARTICLE U,
ENTITLED 'ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT,' SECTION 7 ENTITLED
'VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES' TO INCREASE THE MUNICIPAL INFRACTION
CIVIL FINES FOR VIOLATING THE ZONING CODE, be voted on for final passage
at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 02-4054, TO VACATE THE NORTHERN
TWO FEET OF BENTON STREET BEGINNING 60 FEET EAST OF GILBERT
STREET AND ENDING AT MAIDEN LANE, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-395, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
WHISPERING MEADOWS PART 3, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-396, APPROVING THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF KENNEDY SUBDIVISION,
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on resolution authorizing conveyance of
approximately 200 square feet of Benton Street right-of-way to Kathleen A. Steve.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-397, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE
OF APPROXIMATELY 200 SQUARE FEET OF BENTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
TO KATHLEEN STEVE.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 8,
entitled "Airport Zoning" by repealing the existing chapter in its entirety and replacing
same with a chapter regulating and restricting the use and height of structures and
objects of natural growth in the vicinity of the Iowa City Municipal Airport by creating
appropriate zones and establishing boundaries thereof: defining certain terms used
herein: referring to the Iowa City Municipal Airport Zoning Map, as amended, which
map is adopted by this ordinance: establishing an Airport Zoning Commission:
establishing an Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment: providing for enforcement: and
imposing penalties, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-398, AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFIED
LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) GRANT TO OBTAIN FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE
OF PREPARING FOUR NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
NOMINATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED NORTH LINN STREET, NORTH GILBERT
STREET, EAST JEFFERSON STREET AND EAST RONALDS STREET HISTORIC
DISTRICTS, LOCATED IN THE NORTHSlDE NEIGHBORHOOD. Moved and
seconded to amend the grant request amount referenced in the resolution to $7000.
The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried.
Council Member Wilburn stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item
and left the meeting. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-399, APPROVING
FUNDING FOR REVOLT SKATEBOARD SHOP FROM IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Ed Hall. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-400, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION BY
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ADDING ONE % TIME SPECIAL PROJECTS ASSISTANT - CABLE TV, AND
AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF SPECIAL
PROJECTS ASSISTANT - CABLE TV.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and
Commissions: reappoint Tammara Meester, 1313 E. Court Street, to the Animal
Care & Adoption Center Advisory Board to fill a three-year term January 1,2003 -
December 31, 2005; to fill five year terms January 1, 2003 - December 3'1, 2007,
reappoint John Roffman, 1314 Burry Drive, as representative from the Home
Builders' Association and reappoint Gary Haman, 2703 Brookside Drive as Licensed
Plumber; to the Human Rights Commission to fill three-year terms January 1,2003 -
January 1,2006, reappoint Nick Klenske, 1039 W. Benton Street, #5, appoint Billie
Townsend, 713 Whiting Avenue, and David Shorr, 1705 Morningside Drive; to the
Parks and Recreation Commission to fill three four-year terms January 1,2003 -
January 1,2007, reappoint Craig Gustaveson, 2603 E. Court Street, appoint Sarah
Walz, 1813 Morningside Drive, and Judith Klink, 1101 Harlocke Street, to the Public
Art Advisory Committee to fill two three-year terms January 1,2003 - January 1,
2006, reappoint Charles Felling, 825 S. Seventh Avenue, appoint James Morgan
Hemsley; to the. Senior Center Commission to fill two three-year terms January 1,
2003 - December 31,2005, reappoint Lori Benz, 2012 Dunlap Court and Charity
Rowley. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Moved and seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence
from Susan Henningsen, Garry Klein and Jim Harris. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
The Mayor noted that the vacancy on the Board of Adjustment to fill a five-
year term January 1,2003 - January 1,2008, will be readvertised.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Board
of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2003; Airport Zoning
Commission to fill two appointments to for unexpired terms ending December 31,
2003 and the other ending December 31,2005. Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 4.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:35 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Kart, City.Clerk ~
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/25/02
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:33 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its
disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 8:15 a.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk~ --.--c,~
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 18, 2002
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 6:30 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Wilburn. Absent: Pfab (6:33 p.m.), Vanderhoef. Staff members present: Atkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 02-87, Side 1.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance to vacate the
northern two feet of Benton Street beginning 60 feet east of Gilbert Street and
ending at Maiden Lane, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
5/0, Vanderhoef, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
Title 14 Entitled 'Unified Development Code,' Chapter 6, Entitled 'Zoning,' Article U,
entitled 'Administration and Enforcement,' Section 7 Entitled 'Violations and
Penalties' to increase the Municipal Infraction Civil Fines for Violating the Zoning
Code, be given first vote. Council Member Pfab arrived. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: Vanderhoef.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 6:34 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 19, 2002
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present. Atkins, Helling, Dilkes,
Karr, Franklin, O'Neil, Nasby, Shaffer. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 02-87,
Side 2; Tape 02-89, Side 1.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Hoover
Elementary students: Jeremy Krueger, David Kusner, Thomas Whittington.
The Mayor proclaimed Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week: November
17- 23, Crissy Ca.nganelli, accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of November 4
and regular meeting of November 5, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Final/Approved Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Planning and
Zoning Commission - October 17. Police Citizens Review Board - October 22.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht Club, L.L.C., dba Iowa City
Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St. Class C Beer Permit for Fuller Properties, LC, dba
T & M Mini Mart 2601 Hwy 6 E. Renewals: Class C Liquor License for Ground
Round, Inc., dba Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Beer Permit for
Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.
Class B Wine Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc,
#950, 2530 Westwinds Dr. Class C Liquor License for Atlas World Grill, Inc.,
dba Atlas World Grill, Inc., 127 Iowa Ave. Class C Liquor License for Inc.,
Limited dba Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License
for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 201 S. Clinton St.
RES. 02-388, Bk. 128, p. 388, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT for Fuller
Properties, LC, dba T & M Mini Mart, 2601 Hwy 6 E.
Setting Hearings: RES. 02-389, Bk. 128, p. 389, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON DECEMBER 10, 2002, TO AMEND THE SECTION 8
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
SECTION 8 PROGRAM.
Resolutions, Bk. 128: RES. 02-390, p. 390, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF
IOWA. RES. 02-391, p. 391, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PART TWO, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS
AND USE. RES. 02-392, p. 392, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR HICKORY HEIGHTS, AND DECLARING THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES.
02-393, p. 393, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE MORMON TREK
BOULEVARD LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 02-394, p.
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394, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF DUPLEX LOTS LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS LOTS 10, 11, 12, AND 13, LONGFELLOW MANOR
SUBDIVISION, UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITY
PROGRAM.
Correspondence: Drew Bledsoe regarding Request for Funding.
Colette Pogue regarding Montgomery-Butler House. Daryl Woodson (The
Sanctuary) regarding Liquor License Renewals. Danielle Wagner regarding
Request for Panel Participation. Robert Dostal regarding Englert Theatre.
David Tingwald (Northside Neighborhood Association) regarding Appreciation.
Gary Wolf regarding Scott Boulevard. Postcards from 90 individuals regarding
Affordable Housing. Calvin Simmons regarding Taxes. J. Patrick White:
Appreciation. Ingo Titze regarding Grand Avenue Court Closure. Amy Helms
(JC Extension Office) regarding Rural Development in the Farm Bill. Hal
Richerson regarding Vacating Grand Avenue Court. Garry Klein regarding
Traffic Light at Scott Blvd and First Avenue. Scott Collingwood regarding
South Sycamore Regional Greenspace and Trail Project. Jasmine Grassi
regarding U of I to Host "Safe Farms, Sound Policies" Program November 14
in Little Amana. Craig Hart regarding Underage Drinking [staff response
included]. James Baetke regarding "Free Trade" Coffee Proposal [staff
response included]. Maryann Dennis, Iowa City Housing Fellowship regarding
Storm Damage 2519 Clearwater Drive.
Council Member Kanner noted that the November 5 Council Minutes, page 5, listed
Council Member absent and then included him in the next vote. City Clerk will follow
up; noted the public hearing set for December 10 on the Section 8 Administrative
Plan; acknowledged the joint agreement with the University of Iowa, IDOT, and City
regarding 3 pedestrian bridges over Highway 6; and noted the 90 postcards received
supporting affordable housing. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Wanda and Phillip Daniel, 2519 Clearwater Ct., appeared regarding damages
to the Section 8 housing unit as a result of flooding in August. Moved by O'Donnell,
seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from the Daniel's. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Claire
Heger and Mary Tiedeman, 600 S. Capitol #204, presented a petition containing
1200 signatures expressing concerns over lack of homeless shelter space. Moved by
Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept the petitions as filed. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Rene
Paine, 823 Ronalds St., Director of Public Access Television invited Council and the
public to attend the annual business meeting on November 21. Baron Thrower,
Airport Commission, updated Council on activities at the airport. Holly Berkowitz,
612 Granada Ct., asked Council to take action against the preemptive strike against
Iraq.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by champion, to set a public hearing for
December 10 on an ordinance rezoning 10.15 acres form Medium Density
Multifamily (RM-20) to Sensitive Areas Oveday and Planned Housing Development
Oveday (RM-20/OSNOPDH) for property located Northwest of Highway I and
Ruppert Road (Callaway Lodge). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
December 10 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density
Single Family Residential (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (RS-5/OSA) for 5.6
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acres of property located at 1520 N. Dubuque Road (Lewis/Gordon). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to set a public hearing for December
10 on an ordinance vacating Lafayette Street, located west of Capitol Street (City
Carton). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
December 10 on an ordinance vacating the east-to-west alley in Block 27 of the
Original Town Plat, located between Market and Bloomington Street (Mercy Hospital)
west of Dodge Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
Article K, the Sensitive Areas Ordinance, regarding requirements for Sensitive Areas
Oveday Rezonings and Sensitive Areas Site Plans. PCD Director Franklin present
for discussion. The following individuals appeared: William Knabe, 1101 Weeber
Circle, and Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct. Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, that the rule requiring ordinances to
be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration
and vote be waived, and that ORD. 02-4053, Bk. 45, p. 61, AMENDING TITLE 14
ENTITLED 'UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE,' CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED 'ZONING,'
ARTICLE U, ENTITLED 'ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT,' SECTION 7
ENTITLED 'VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES' TO INCREASE THE MUNICIPAL
INFRACTION CIVIL FINES FOR VIOLATING THE ZONING CODE, be voted on for
final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded
by Pfab, that the ordinance be adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell,
Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, that ORD. 02-4054, Bk. 45, p. 62,
TO VACATE THE NORTHERN TWO FEET OF BENTON STREET BEGINNING 60
FEET EAST OF GILBERT STREET AND ENDING AT MAIDEN LANE (Steve), be
passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES, 02-395, Bk. 128,
p. 395, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WHISPERING MEADOWS PART 3, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 02-396, Bk. 128,
p. 396, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
KENNEDY SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on resolution authorizing conveyance of
approximately 200 square feet of Benton Street right-of-way to Kathleen A. Steve.
No one appeared.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-397, Bk. 128, p.
397, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 200 SQUARE FEET
OF BENTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY TO KATHLEEN STEVE. Affirmative roll call
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vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title
14, Chapter 8, entitled "Airport Zoning" by repealing the existing chapter in its entirety
and replacing same with a chapter regulating and restricting the use and height of
structures and objects of natural growth in the vicinity of the Iowa City Municipal
Airport by creating appropriate zones and establishing boundaries thereof: defining
certain terms used herein: referring to the Iowa City Municipal Airport Zoning Map, as
amended, which map is adopted by this ordinance: establishing an Airport Zoning
Commission: establishing an Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment: providing for
enforcement: and imposing penalties, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-398, Bk. 128, p.
398, AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO FILE AN
APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) GRANT TO
OBTAIN FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREPARING FOUR NATIONAL
REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES NOMINATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED
NORTH LINN STREET, NORTH GILBERT STREET, EAST JEFFERSON STREET
AND EAST RONALDS STREET HISTORIC DISTRICTS, LOCATED IN THE
NORTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Champion, to
amend the grant request amount referenced in the resolution to $7000. The Mayor
declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted as amended.
Council Member Wilburn stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item
and left the meeting. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-399,
Bk. 128, p. 399, APPROVING FUNDING FOR REVOLT SKATEBOARD SHOP
FROM IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT FUND AND AUTHQRIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT
ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from Ed Hall. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Wilburn absent. Council Member Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 02-400, Bk. 128, p.
400, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE BROADBAND
TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION BY ADDING ONE % TIME SPECIAL
PROJECTS ASSISTANT - CABLE TV, AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN
BY ADDING THE POSITION OF SPECIAL PROJECTS ASSISTANT - CABLE TV.
Cable TV Adm. Shaffer present for discussion. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to make the following
appointments to Boards and Commissions: reappoint Tammara Meester, 1313 E.
Court Street, to the Animal Care & Adoption Center Advisory Board to fill a three-
year term January 1,2003 - December 31, 2005; to fill five year terms January 1,
2003 - December 31, 2007, reappoint John Roffman, 1314 Burry Drive, as
representative from the Home Builders' Association and reappoint Gary Haman,
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2703 Brookside Drive as Licensed Plumber; to the Human Rights Commission to fill
three-year terms January 1, 2003 - January 1,2006, reappoint Nick Klenske, 1039
W. Benton Street, #5, appoint Billie Townsend, 713 Whiting Avenue, and David
Shorr, 1705 Morningside Drive; to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill three
four-year terms January 1,2003 - January 1,2007, reappoint Craig Gustaveson,
2603 E. Court Street, appoint Sarah Walz, 1813 Morningside Drive, and Judith Klink,
1101 Harlocke Street, to the Public Art Advisory Committee to fill two three-year
terms January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006, reappoint Charles Felling, 825 S. Seventh
Avenue, appoint James Morgan Hemsley; to the. Senior Center Commission to fill
two three-year terms January 1, 2003 ~ December 31, 2005, reappoint Lori Benz,
2012 Dunlap Court and Chadty Rowley. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Pfab, seconded by
Champion, to accept correspondence from Susan Henningsen, Garry Klein and Jim
Harris. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
The Mayor noted that the vacancy on the Board of Adjustment to fill a five-
year term January 1,2003 - January 1,2008, will be readvertised.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Board
of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2003; Airport Zoning
Commission to fill two appointments to for unexpired terms ending December 31,
2003 and the other ending December 31,2005. Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 4.
Council Member Pfab noted concerns from residents of the Northside
regarding cars exiting alleys without stopping and potential dangers to children.
Kanner suggested neighborhoods applying for PIN grants for warning signs; and
asked that four way stops be explored for RochestedScott and First Avenue/Scott.
Staff will follow up.
Council Member Champion stated she was pleased to read the praise about
the City's new skateboard park; and asked that an item be added to the December 9
work session to discuss the police incident noted in Council Member Kanner's
memo. Majority of Council agreed to schedule the matter for December 9.
Council Member Vanderhoef invited citizens to attend the ECICOG/ISAC
public forum with 25 area legislators at Coralville City Hall on November 26, 4:00-
6:00 PM; and announced the arrival of Alia into the Vanderhoef family on November
16.
Council Member Wilbum thanked the local Homelessness Coordination Board
for their efforts year around addressing hunger, and housing issues; encouraged
participating in the United Way campaign; reminded everyone needing assistance
over the holidays to watch the paper for contact information on a number of faith
based or community organizations; noted Project Holiday events planned for
December 18-19; reminded citizens to support downtown and the neighborhood
shops during the holidays.
Council Member Kanner thanked staff for the informational memo regarding
the Daniels' housing situation; reported on his annual tour of City facilities, including
the water plant and accessibility changes required since 9/11, and on over 500 teens
attending a teen dance at Scanlon gym recently; noted the December 3 budget
deadline for community organizations and groups for next year; reported on his
attendance at the international conference on local democracy in Madison, WI; and
stated Iowans for Peace will be doing a benefit concert at the Mill Restaurant on
December 2 from 7:00-10:00 PM to benefit local peace groups including School of
Americas Watch and our local Emergency Housing Project.
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Mayor Lehman noted a recent article which noted Iowa City leads the
accommodating people with disabilities and recognized HIS Director Boothroy and
Associate Planner McCafferty; reminded Council of the Employee Appreciation
luncheon scheduled for November 21 and ground breaking for the first basement of
the Peninsula Project scheduled for 1:30 that same day; thanked MidAmerica and
the City Parks & Recreation crews for their efforts in putting up the holiday lights in
the downtown area; acknowledged the Iowa Football team success; encouraged
citizens to reflect on the wonderful things this community offers during the
Thanksgiving holiday.
Council Member Champion thanked staff for the decision to extend leaf pick
up another week.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 8:35 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 25, 2002
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:33 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Dilkes, Karr. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 02-89, Side 2.
Moved by Kanner, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation
is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the
position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and
adjourned into executive session 7:35 a.m.
Council returned to open session 8:14 a.m.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilbum, to adjourn the special meeting 8:15
a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Kanner absent.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk