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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 7, 2003
Iowa City City Council regular 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, O'Neil, Franklin. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 03-01,
Side 2, Tape 03-04, Side 1.
The Mayor presented the Richard W. "Dick" Lee Award to Officer Greg
Humrichhouse. Retired Capt. Richard W. Lee present.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Lincoln
Elementary students: Tyler Dawson, Sally Gessner, Alan Bedell.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and or adopted
as amended and to consider as separate items 4d(4) setting public hearing for
conveyance Block 27, and 4e(1 ) an agreement with Iowa Realty Commercial for the
Airport's Aviation Commerce Park, and to remove the Police Citizens Review Board
minutes of November 12 due to the absence of the attached reports:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meetings of
December 9 and 10, 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): Historic Preservation Commission - November 14. Iowa City Board of
Adjustment - November 13. Iowa City Human Rights Commission - October
15. Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - November 21. Parks and
Recreation Commission - November 13. Planning and Zoning Commission -
November 21. Planning and Zoning Commission - December 5. Senior Center
Commission - November 12.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Class C Liquor License for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's
Place, 115 Iowa Ave. Class B Beer Permit for KT Restaurants, Inc., dba
Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway 1 West. Class C Liquor License for Carlos
O'Kelly's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafb, 1411 S.
Waterfront. Class C Liquor License for New Yen Ching Restaurant, Inc., dba
New Yen Ching Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum. Class C Liquor License for Summit
Restaurant & Bar, Inc., dba Summit, 10 S. Clinton St. Class C Liquor License
for Inn Ho Shinn dba Aoeshe Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor
License for Lodog, Inc., dba Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St. Class E Liquor Permit
for Supervalu, Inc., dba Cub Foods, 855 Hwy I W. Class B Wine Permit for
Supervalu, Inc., dba Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 W. Class C Beer Permit for
Supervalu, Inc., dba Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 W. RES. 03-1, TO ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT for Summit Restaurant & Bar, Inc., dba Summit, 10 S.
Clinton St.
Setting Hearing: RES. 03-2, INTENT TO APPROVE A LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND QWEST FOR
USE OF IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY SPACE IN THE FIRST FLOOR
ALCOVE FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE PEDESTAL IN
ACCORDANCE HEREWITH, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JANUARY 21,2003. RES. 03-3, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY
HOME LOCATED AT 145 SOUTH WESTMINSTER STREET TO A PUBLIC
HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
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JANUARY 21,2003. RES. 03-4, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for January
21 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER DAM
RENOVATION 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. 03-5, INTENT TO
CONVEY APPROXIMATELY 5,900 SQUARE FEET OF LAFAYETTE
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY TO EAGLE VIEW PROPERTIES, L.L.C., AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR FEBRUARY
4, 2003. RES. 03-6, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for February 18 ON THE
SCOTT PARK TRUNK SANITARY SEWER PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING
MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SAID PUBLIC HEARING TO
EACH OWNER OF RECORD OF AGRICULTURAL LAND THAT MAY BE
ACQUIRED FOR THE PROJECT.
Resolutions: RES. 03-7, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN 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 2438
NEVADA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-8, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE
OF LIEN REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1628 WILSON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-9,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION
AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE, AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1612 EAST COURT STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 03-10, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND STEPHEN P. FRANZENBURG AND MARIE S.
FRANZENBURG, CLIVE, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1228
LOUISE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-11, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 431 NORTH VAN BUREN STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-12, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR 330
RIDGELAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-13, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A PERMANENT
EASEMENT FOR SEPARATION BISTANCE PURPOSES FOR 330
RIDGELAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-14, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE TRANSIT RE-ROOFING PROJECT. RES. 03-15,
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
WITH THE U.S. DOT FOR A GRANT UNDER 49 U.S.C. 5307, TO BE USED
FOR FY2003 TRANSIT OPERATING AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE
FUNDING. RES. 03-16, APPROVING THE EXTERIOR SlGNAGE FOR
"GAMERS" IN THE OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER ON CLINTON STREET.
Correspondence: Candace Peters regarding Lack of HUD Funding.
Steve Driskell regarding Social Security Eligibility [staff response
included].Kim Tobias regarding Lowe's and Home Depot [staff response
included]. Eide Bailly regarding Audited Financial Statements. Postcard from 1
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individual regarding Affordable Housing. Renee Gould regarding Secondhand
Smoke. Rockne and Susan Foreman regarding Scott Boulevard Extension
[staff response included]. Vicki Yoder regarding Rochester/Scott Intersection
Gary Lundquist regarding Parking Garage Time Stamping. Jerald Searle
(Snyder & Associates) regarding Iowa City Municipal Airport/Dane Road
Roger Robert regarding The University of Iowa. David Tingwald (Northside
Neighborhood Association) regarding Eagle Country Market. Mike Henry
regarding Mediacom. Tom and Doris Woodruff regarding Corps of Engineers
EA Study/Lease - Coralville Lake Public Land. Petition signed by 90
individuals regarding Patriot Act. Eugene Dykstra regarding Patriot Act.
Brianne Boylan regarding Patriot Act. Martin Pomije regarding Patriot Act.
Perry Lenz regarding Patriot Act. Sean Shatto regarding Patriot Act. Patricia
Gomez regarding Patriot Act. Franklin Seiberling regarding Patriot Act. Perry
Howell regarding Patriot Act. Elliott Campbell regarding Patriot Act. Lori
Nelson regarding Patriot Act. Miriam Timmer regarding Patriot Act. Liz
McDade-Montez regarding Patriot Act. Mary Kathryn Cowles regarding Patriot
Act. Kirk Hackert regarding Patriot Act. Judith Pascoe regarding Patriot Act.
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of RIGHT LANE
MUST TURN RIGHT Sign on Scott Boulevard at the Intersection with
Dubuque Road. Al Hellene, Jr. regarding Student Presentations on Uptown
Bill's Small Mall New Ideas (distributed in December 12 Information Packet).
Karl J. Rhomberg regarding Tenants Charged with Crimes.
Council Member Kanner noted the Board of Adjustment minutes of November 13,
and Greg McDonald's infill development at the corner of Kirkwood and Gilbert
Streets, and the good use the approved development makes of a parking lot.
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 adopt RES. 03-17, INTENT
TO CONVEY THE PLATTED ALLEY IN BLOCK 27, ORIGINAL TOWN, IOWA CITY,
IOWA, TO MERCY HOSPITAL AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID
CONVEYANCE FOR FEBRUARY 4, 2003. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. The Mayor declared the resolution 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 Kanner, seconded by Champion
to accept correspondence from Atty. Thomas H. Gelman. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 03-18,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT WITH IOWA REALTY COMMERCIAL TO SELL AND/OR LEASE 17
COMMERCIAL LOTS IN THE AVIATION COMMERCE PARK. Moved by Kanner to
amend the agreement (Exhibit 1, agreement number 1 under Commission) to include
similar language contained in exhibit C stating "...that the agent will meet with the
owner - which is the City and offer recommendations. The owner makes
recommendations to the Commission .... If the Commission disagrees with the
Council - in this case the City - Commission and owners shall within a reasonable
period of time meet and discuss, but the Commission retains sole right to reject an
offer." The Mayor declared the motion to amend dead for lack of a second. The
Mayor declared the resolution 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 Kanner, seconded by Champion to accept
correspondence from David Swenson as presented by Council Member Kanner.
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The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Jay Honohan, Senior Center Commission Chair, updated Council on activities
at the Center and current budget issues. Mark Anderson, Airport Commission Chair
and Col. Russell Smith, Iowa Civil Air Patrol, provided information on activities at the
airport. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Court, appeared regarding global warming;
war; and opposing the Patriotic Act. The following individuals appeared regarding a
flooding problem in August at 2519 Clearwater Court: James Thomas; Jaqunda
Franklin, 2519 Clearwater Court; Eddie Franklin, 2519 Clearwater Court; Tonae
Franklin, 2519 Clearwater Court; and Wanda and Phillip Daniel, 2519 Clearwater
Court. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to accept correspondence from
Wanda and Phillip Daniel. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating portions (University) of
Madison Street, Davenport Street, and Bloomington Street rights-of-way. No one
appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance changing the
zoning designation from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to Sensitive
Areas Overlay (RS-5/OSA) for Hearthside Refuge, (Lewis/Gordon) a 4-lot, 5.6 acre
subdivision located at 1520 N. Dubuque Road, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance vacating
Lafayette Street, (City Carton) located west of Capitol Street, be given first vote.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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 (Mercy Hospital), be given first vote.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab. Nays:
Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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
second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division
of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef.
Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, that ORD. 03-4056, CHANGING
THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIFAMILY (RM-20)
TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY AND PLANNED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
OVERLAY (RM-20/OSA/OPDH) FOR A 10.15-ACRE (Calloway Lodge) PROPERTY
LOCATED NORTHWEST OF HIGHWAY 1 AND RUPPERT ROAD, 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 Pfab, to adopt RES. 03-19, APPROVING
THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF RUPPERT HILLS, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Wilburn, to send a letter to the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors recommending approval of a rezoning for an approximate
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11.35-acre tract located in Fringe Area C at 3125 Rohret Road SW. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimate of cost for the replacement of the City Park Pool Filtration System,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to
publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one
appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-20,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CITY PARK POOL FILTRATION
SYSTEM, 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.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending
Title 4, entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," Chapter 5, "Prohibitions and Restrictions," to
amend the prohibition on serving two (2) servings of any alcoholic liquor, wine, or
beer at any one time to any one person to serving two (2) "containers" of any
alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer at any one time to any one person and to delete the
exception for "private events," be given first vote. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to defer to January 21 a
resolution authorizing the acquisition of property locally known as 426 Bayard Street,
which is a public nuisance, for the purpose of abating the nuisance. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 03-21, SUPPORT
FOR THE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND REFERENDUM
TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 11,2003. Charlie Funk, 4779 Dryden Court,
representing YES for Kids Committee, and Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Court,
appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Court, appeared requesting Council
consideration of designating a ravine on Lee Street as a nature preserve, and noting
concern for imminent development of the area as it is posted for discussion at the
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of January 16th.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to appoint Mayor Lehman to
the JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board for one appointment as Council
representative. Affirmative roll call vote, 7/0, with Kanner abstaining. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, (in accordance with Res. 00-117).
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Airport Commission
for one vacancy to fill a six-year term March 1,2003 - March 1, 2009. Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment for one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,
2003. Airport Zoning Commission for two vacancies to fill unexpired terms ending
December 31, 2003 and the other ending December 31,2005. 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
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an unexpired term ending January 1,2005. 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 alerted Council of the change in tax law outlined by
President Bush, and the effect that municipal bonds would be less attractive.
* Council Member Kanner stated he felt the above (referencing Pfab comment)
tax proposal was reactionary, benefiting the top one per cent and encouraged
* citizens to work against it; thanked Airport Commission Chair Mark Anderson and the
Commission for opening up the meeting room at the airport to the public; requested
an update on the selection for the municipal electric study. Asst. City Mgr. Helling
stated interviews would be held January 10; congratulated David Skorton on his
appointment as the new president at the University of Iowa; and requested Council
take a position against the Patriot Act, Council Member Champion stated she would
like more time to research the matter and would bring it up at the formal Council time
discussion.
Mayor Lehman expressed deepest sympathy to the family of Nathan Bedford
on their loss; and received Council concurrence to ask the Police Citizens Review
Board to review traffic stop policies.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn 8:40 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, a~.be, rs present_~ .~
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Ma~lan-K. Kerr, City Clerk
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an unexpired term ending January 1,2005. Telecommunications Commission for two
13, 2003 - March Applications
must by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 15,
Member Pfab alerted Council of the char tax law outlined by
President nd the effect that municipal be less attractive.
Kanner stated he felt the tax y,
benefiting the top .~r cent and encouraged to work against it; thanks
Mark Anderson and the ;] up the
meeting room at the air the public; an update on the selection for
the municipal electric stud~ City Mgr. HE stated interviews would be held
January 10; cong korton on appointment as the new president at
the University of Iowa; and re( take a position against the Patriot Act,
Council Member Champion stated like more time to research the matter
and would bring it up at the formal CoL time discussion.
Mayor Lehman expressed ~pathy to the family of Nathan Bedford
on their loss; and received Counci to ask the Police Citizens Review
Board to review traffic sto
Moved by O'Donnell, by Wilburn,'~ adjourn 8:40 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried ', 7/0, all CoL~Members present.
Marian K. Karr, Clerk Ernest W. L~~t.man, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 12/9/02
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:35 p.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; and to discuss the purchase of particular real
estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase
the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property, the minutes and
the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (real estate) shall be
available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Council returned to open session.
A public hearing was held on removal of Council Member Steven Kanner from
the JCCOG area urbanized policy board.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-401, CONFIRMING RESOLUTION
NO. 02-357 REMOVING COUNCIL MEMBER KANNER FROM THE JCCOG
URBANIZED AREA POLICY BOARD.
Moved and seconded to adjourn at 7:50 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, Ci~ CI~
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS- 12/10/02
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.
Item number 2 (Student Citizenship Awards) moved to after item number 4
(Public Discussion).
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meetings of 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 28. 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 Highlander Inn & Conference Center, 2525
N. Dodge St. Class C Liquor License for Studio 13, 13 S.. Linn St. RES. 02-
402, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT for Quality Vending Services, 783 Hwy
1 West. Renewals: Class C Beer Permit for Petro-N-Provisions, 2 Escort
Lane. Class C Liquor License for Gringo's, 115 E. College St. Class C Liquor
License for Hanrahan's Pub, 210 N. Linn St. Special Class C Liquor License
for Thai Flavors, 340 E. Burlington St. Special Class C Liquor License for
India Cafb, 227 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Gabe's, 330 E.
Washington St. Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St.
Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.
RES. 02-403, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Gabe's, 330 E. Washington
St. and to 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: RES. 02-404, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF 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: RES. 02-405, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
HIGHWAY 6 LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 02-406,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONTRACT 3 - SOUTH PLANT
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IMPROVEMENTS, WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND COLLECTION
FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 02-407, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE COURT HILL SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT. RES. 02-408, 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, 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, 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, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BE'FVVEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FIRST FEDERAL, LACROSSE,
WISCONSIN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1705 FLATIRON DRIVE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 02-412, 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, 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 Sohwindt 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 BETVVEEN SIGNS" Signs in the 500 Block of 2"d Avenue. Rod
Sullivan regarding Yes for Kids.
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. Majodty of Council indicated interest to
place the item on the January 7 agenda. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Horace
Mann Elementary students: Abdullah Awad, Ivy Hayward, Lucie Mulligan, Cooper
Tonning.
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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 and seconded 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.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 10.15 acres from
Medium Density Multifamily (RM-20) to Sensitive Areas Oveday and Planned
Housing Development Oveday (RM-20/OSA/OPDH) for property located Northwest
of Highway 1 and Ruppert Road. Atty. Joe Holland, representing Southgate
Development, appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Atty.
Thomas H. Gelman, and Atty. Joe Holland. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning 10.15 acres from Medium
Density Multifamily (RM-20) to Sensitive Areas Overlay and Planned Housing
Development Overlay (RM-20/OSNOPDH) for property located Northwest of
Highway 1 and Ruppert Road, be given first vote. 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 Oveday (RS-5/OSA) for
5.6 acres of property located at 1520 N. Dubuque Road.
A public hearing on an ordinance vacating Lafayette Street, located west of
Capitol Street. 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 west of
Dodge Street. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Darrell J. Lamb.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Article
K, the Sensitive Areas Ordinance, regarding requirements for Sensitive Areas
Oveday Rezonings and Sensitive Areas Site Plans, be given first vote. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
Robert F. Sayre. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-414, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PART TWO, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-415, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT
OF SILVERCREST RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY, PART 2, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on execution of the Iowa City Housing Authority
amended Section 8 Administrative Plan. Housing Adm.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-416, TO ADOPT THE iOWA CITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY AMENDED SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 02.4055, AMENDING TITLE t4, 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
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ADJUSTMENT: PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT: AND IMPOSING PENALTIES,
be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-417, APPROVING A PROPOSED 28-
E AGREEMENT FOR PARATRANSlT 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-418, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-419, 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).
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:20 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in
the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Mar~.n K. Karr, Cit~/Cler~_. , /
Subrhiffe'd for publication - 12/18/02.
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
DECEMBER 9, 2002
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:35 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. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 02-91, Side 1.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn to executive
session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or
where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or
disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation; and to discuss
the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be
reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay
for that property, the minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this
paragraph (real estate) shall be available for public examination when the transaction
discussed is completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into
executive session 7:36 p.m.
Council returned to open session 7:49 p.m.
A public hearing was held on removal of Council Member Steven Kanner from
the JCCOG area urbanized policy board. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 02-401, Bk. 128, p.
401, CONFIRMING RESOLUTION NO. 02-357 REMOVING COUNCIL MEMBER
KANNER FROM THE JCCOG URBANIZED AREA POLICY BOARD. The Mayor
declared the resolution 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn the special meeting
7:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
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, Wilbum. 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 28. 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
Escort 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 Cafe, 227 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for
Gabe's, Inc., dba Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Outdoor Service Area for
Gabe's, Inc., dba Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Special Class C Liquor
License for Pagliai's Pizza Palace, Ltd., dba Pag[iai'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 Centedine on Melrose
Avenue between Grand Avenue Cour[ 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 mil 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. Chadie 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: ^bdullah Awad, Ivy Hayward, Lucie Mulligan, Cooper
Tonning.
Council returned to Public Discussion, Item flA. 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 Overlay and
Planned Housing Development Overlay (RM-20/OSNOPDH) 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 Oveday and Planned Housing Development Oveday (RM-20/OSNOPDH) 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. Robed 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'Donneli, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Darrell J. Lamb. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, 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 carded, 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 ia 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, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk