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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 16, 2008
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Lombardo, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Miklo, Davidson.
The Mayor announced that the Outstanding Student Citizenship awards to Horace
Mann Elementary students were deferred until January 6cn
The following representatives from the University of Iowa Dance Marathon appeared:
Executive Director Katie Guckert, Facilities Director Colette Forcier, and Morale Director
Ryan Howard.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Hayek, that the following items and
recommendations in the consent Calendar be received, approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: December 1, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; December 1,
Special Council Work Session; December 1, Regular Council Work Session;
December 2, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Human
Rights Commission -October 21, 2008; Planning and Zoning Commission -November
20, 2008.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for RSJSIC, LLC, dba Kamodo Klub, 509 S Gilbert St.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Carlos
O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City
Group, LLC, dba Piano Lounge, 217 E. Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Water-
B, Inc., dba Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Chin Restaurant, Inc.,
dba Aoeshe Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St. RES. 08-346, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE
PERMIT for RSJSIC, LLC, dba Kamodo Klub, 509 S. Gilbert St.
Public Hearings: RES. 08-347, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY
6, 2009 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY AND COUNCIL
OFFICE REMODELING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 08-348, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JANUARY 6, 2009, TO CONSIDER A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON
COUNTY FOR THREE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 504 S. CAPITOL STREET, 7 E.
HARRISON STREET AND 510 S. CAPITOL STREET AND TO DISPOSE OF SAID
PROPERTIES IN ACCORDANCE THEREOF.
Resolutions: RES. 08-349, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING THREE
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MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1204 BROOKWOOD DRIVE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 08-350, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2429 WHISPERING PRAIRIE
AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 08-351, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING TWO
MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2103-2105 TAYLOR DRIVE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 08-352, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE
DEDICATION OF OUTLOT "A" OF DEAN OAKES, SIXTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY,
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, AS PUBLIC OPEN SPACE; RES. 08-353,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH IOWA REALTY COMMERCIAL TO SELL
AND / OR LEASE PROPERTY IN AVIATION COMMERCE PARK TO EXTEND THE
TERM.
Correspondence: Governor Culver regarding Flood; City Engineer regarding
Competitive Quotation Results 2008 Storm Sewer Improvements Project; Acting Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding regarding Removal of (2) STOP signs and the
installation of (4) YIELD signs at the Kennedy Parkway/Meadowlark Drive intersection;
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) STOP sign on the
southeast corner of the intersection of Ryan Court and Kennedy Parkway; Iowa
City/Coralville Area CVB Newsletter regarding Iowa City Designated UNESCO City of
Literature; Wayne Lindsey regarding Transit Department; Der-Fa Lu regarding High
Speed Internet in Iowa City; Thomas Ewing regarding Housing Regulation interview;
Judith Pascoe regarding Sign Ordinance stipulations.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Housing Fellowship representative Maryann Dennis reported that the Iowa Finance
Authority has awarded low income housing tax credits for the Aniston Village Limited
Partnership, a project of 22 mostly single-family detached homes in three different scattered
neighborhoods in Iowa City. Charlie Eastham, President of the Housing Fellowship,
expressed appreciation to Community Development Coordinator Steve Long for his
assistance in securing lien releases for a three building apartment complex completely
destroyed in the summer flooding. Airport Commissioner Greg Farris updated Council on
activities at the airport.
A public hearing was held on a resolution for a voluntary annexation of 179 acres of
property located adjacent to 420th Street, west of Taft Avenue, and for the Iowa Interstate
Railroad right-of-way between Industrial Park Road and Taft Avenue (ANN08-00001 and
ANN07-00001) (Prybil). PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 08-354, FOR A
VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF 179 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO
420th STREET, WEST OF TAFT AVENUE, AND FOR THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD AND TAFT AVENUE (Prybil).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 179 acres of land
located adjacent to 420th Street, west of Taft Avenue from County Residential (R) to Interim
Development Industrial (ID-I) and for the Iowa Interstate Railroad right-of-way between
Industrial Park Road and Taft Avenue from County Residential (R) to General Industrial (11)
(REZ07-00008 and REZ08-00009) (Prybil). The Mayor requested Council Members disclose
ex parte communications, and none were reported.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Hayek, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
179 acres of land located adjacent to 420th Street, west of Taft Avenue from County
Residential (R) to Interim Development Industrial (ID-I) and for the Iowa Interstate Railroad
right-of-way between Industrial Park Road and Taft Avenue from County Residential (R) to
General Industrial (11) (REZ07-00008 and REZ08-00009) (Prybil), be given first vote.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.69
acres of property located at the southeast corner of Camp Cardinal Boulevard and Kennedy
Parkway from Interim Development Commercial Office (ID-CO1) to Commercial Office (CO1)
(REZ08-00010). PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion. Glenn Siders, Southgate
Development, appeared. The Mayor requested Council Members disclose ex parte
communications, and none were reported.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 1.69 acres of property located at the southeast corner of Camp Cardinal
Boulevard and Kennedy Parkway from Interim Development Commercial Office (ID-CO1) to
Commercial Office (CO1) (REZ08-00010), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to
establish a minimum parking requirement for household living uses in the Central Business
(CB-10) Zone. The following individuals appeared: Jeff Clark, 414 E. Market St.; and Marc
Moen, 221 E. College #1301.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived, and
that the ordinance, amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to establish a minimum parking
requirement for household living uses in the Central Business (CB-10) Zone, be given second
vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote.
Ayes: Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek. Nays: O'Donnell. Absent: None.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, that the ordinance be given second vote for
consideration at this time. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Sr. Planner
Miklo present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried for second
consideration, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Wright, Bailey,
Correia, Hayek. Nays: Champion, O'Donnell. Absent: None. Majority of Council Members
agreed to hold a special meeting on Monday, December 22, at 8:00 a.m. for final passage of
the ordinance.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Correia, that ORD. 08-4323, AMENDING TITLE 14,
ZONING CODE, TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "HOUSEHOLD" TO REDUCE THE
NUMBER OF UNRELATED PERSONS ALLOWED TO RESIDE IN ONE DWELLING UNIT
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FROM FIVE (5) UNRELATED PERSONS TO THREE (3) UNRELATED PERSONS IN THE
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2), CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2), CENTRAL
BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB-5) AND CENTRAL BUSINESS (CB-10) ZONES, be passed and
adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll
call vote. Ayes: Wright, Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, Wilburn. Nays: O'Donnell.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Hayek, to defer to January 6, a resolution approving
the final plat of Mount Prospect Addition, Part IX, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB08-00009). The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wright, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 08-355, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITION AT THE AIRPORT BY CHANGING THE PERMANENT, PART-TIME
POSITION OF AIRPORT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST FROM .6 FTE TO .75 FTE. Airport
Commissioner Greg Farris present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 08-356, APPROVING
SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION to Barbara Muller ($60,000) and Jean Drulis
($130,000). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Hayek, to make the following appointments to Boards
and Commissions: Barbara Eckstein, 814 Ronalds Street, to the Board of Adjustment to fill a
five-year term January 1, 2009 -January 1, 2014; Denny Henderson, 3995 Roberts Ridge
Road, to the Board of Appeals to fill five-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013;
Maggie Elliott, 1316 Center Ave. and Lorin Ditzler, 811 E. College, #3-5, for two
appointments to the Parks & Recreation Commission to fill four-year terms January 1, 2009 -
January 1, 2013; Luan Heywood, 1207 Tyler Court, to the Youth Advisory Commission to fill
an unexpired plus a two year term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2010,
Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following Board and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill afive-year
term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Board of Appeals to fill five-year terms January
1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, one for a Mechanical Professional; Historic Preservation
Commission to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March 29, 2011 for
a Longfellow District Representative; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill
three-year terms January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2011. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa
City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish
additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies
with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be
incurred.] Correspondence received from Carl Hirshman, Tom Novak, Jerry Raaz.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term ending
December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 -
December 31, 2011; Parks & Recreation Commission to fill an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, ending January 1, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, December 31, 2008.
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The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Youth Advisory Commission for two vacancies
to fill two-year terms January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010, One (1) person -Tate High,
One (1) person - At Large. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
January 21, 2009.
Council Member Wilburn wished everyone a happy holiday season and Happy New
Year.
Mayor Bailey noted that City Public Housing Coordinator Deb Briggs had accepted a
position with the Iowa Finance Authority, and wished her success in her new position; and
wished everyone a happy, and safe, holiday.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 8:15 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Member%~sent. 1 ~ -
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS 12/1/08
Iowa City special meeting 7:50 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, Wilburn, Wright. Absent:
O'Donnell.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the
professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or
discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable
injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session (Six
Month Evaluation -City Manager). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 9:25 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor `
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication - 12/4/08.
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DATE: December 9, 2008
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
~RE: City Council Meeting With Legislators, Council Work Session,
December 1, 2008, 5:30 PM in Emma Harvat Hall
COUNCIL: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, Wright, Wilburn (5:3.5 P.M.).
Absent: O'Donnell
STAFF: Karr, Dilkes, Helling, Lombardo
GUESTS: Senator Robert Dvorsky, Senator Joe Bolkcom, Representative Dave Jacoby,
Representative Vicki Lensing, Representative Mary Mascher.
Absent: Senator Hahn and Representative Kaufinann
Welcome and Introductions:
Mayor Regenia Bailey welcomed everyone and asked that they introduce themselves quickly to
make sure all of the microphones were working. Mayor Bailey also thanked the legislators
present for their work this past summer during the flood. She thanked them for checking in with
staff periodically, and with Council Members, to see how things are progressing.
Alternative Revenue Sources:
Mayor Bailey began the conversation about alternative revenue sources, stating that the Metro
Coalition, of which Iowa City is a part, has been discussing franchise fee increases. She added
that the discussions have centered on legalizing provisions up to 5%, a local income surtax, and
she referenced a paper by Peter Fischer that discusses this. Bailey also noted that they have been
discussing possible payment in lieu of taxes from tax-exempt organizations. She noted Senate
File 2400, which included an amendment to exempt non-profit organizations and governmental
entities from paying the hoteUmotel tax, and she asked that the legislators consider getting rid of
this amendment. Representative Jacoby addressed this issue, saying there was apparently a
technical, glitch. in the Department of Revenue concerning this, and that there have been several
areas of the state affected by this. Senator Bolkcom stated that one issue they need to look at is -
should governments tax other governments. He added that he believes this issue is worthy of
discussion. Senator Dvorsky stated that groups, such as the Metro Coalition and League of
Cities, needs to bring cities together more in agreement to give them one voice, especially with
issues such as local option taxes.
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December 1, 2008
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Economic Development Initiatives:
1. Micro Enterprise -Mayor Bailey spoke to the Council's desire to see an increase in
funding for micro-enterprise. She added that Iowa City typically uses CDBG funds from
their Economic Development pool and that some great businesses have been started with
these programs. Senator Bolkcom stated that they did create a new micro-enterprise
development program this year with $500,000. He added that they hope to hire some
expertise for this department, and want to focus mainly on those in the lowest 20% of the
income level in starting their own businesses. Senator Dworsky added that this was part
of the recapped funding bill in the Senate. He added that the credit unions have formed a
foundation to raise a million dollars to add to this sort of program. He was not sure how
far along this project is, but stated that it sounded like it was moving along well and
would be an excellent program.
2. Expansion of Iowa Earned Income Tax Credit -Council Member Correia spoke to this
issue,. stating that the Iowa Fiscal Partnership is recommending a credit of up to 30% of
the federal credit. She added that even going from 7 to 12% is going to help those who
most need it. Correia then spoke about the free tax preparation program that has taken
place in cooperation with the U of I's Tippie College of Business. She stated that 664
households in Johnson County were helped by this program last year. Senator Bolkcom
spoke briefly abut legislation that was passed last year that required DHS to put out more
information to people, such as in mailers.
3. More Effective Historic Preservation Tax Credit Programs -Mayor Bailey noted that
historic preservation tax credits are another tax credit program with great interest. She
noted that the requirements are fairly high for these programs. Council Member Hayek
noted that the State Historic Preservation tax credits are what helped the Englert Theater
make a comeback. He spoke briefly about the processes involved in going after both
state and federal credits.
4. Restore funding for Vision Iowa programs in FY10 and beyond -Mayor Bailey spoke
about the proposed Sand Lake project, noting that this is about 188 acres that the City is
working to turn into a city park. She noted that it would be good to see those dollars for
the Vision Iowa programs be reaffirmed for the upcoming years, especially in light of the
tightening budgets. The discussion turned to TIF programs, with Bailey stating that Iowa
City has done a very good job with their TIF's. Senator Bolkcom noted that some
communities could use a tightening up of the TIF policies though.
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December 1, 2008 .
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5. Funding support for Passenger Rail initiatives -Mayor Bailey next spoke about the
continued interest in passenger rail in the Iowa City area. She noted that the DOT is to
ask for some changes in code in order to give more flexibility for passenger rail. She
added that the possibility of having an Amtrak line from the Quad Cities to Iowa City is
still being discussed, with some hold up on the Illinois side. The CRANDIC rail line was
also talked about briefly, with Bailey noting the high interest for this. Representative
Jacoby noted that if there is a keen interest in a Cedar Rapids to Iowa City line, then more
research should be done on land acquisitions and right-of--ways.
Alcoholic Beverages:
City Attorney Dilkes spoke about the alcohol issues that Iowa City is currently working on. She
noted that in 2001 Iowa City passed a specials' ordinance prohibiting 2-for-1 and all you can
drink specials. Dilkes further explained the City's interest in this issue and having the state make
some changes in law to help facilitate the desired effects.
Letter to Governor re: IDED interpretation for CDBG funding:
Mayor Bailey noted that she would keep everyone abreast of developments in the flood recovery
process. She noted that there is a conference call coming up later this week where some issues
would be clarified, and that she would share this information with everyone. She then thanked
everyone for attending the meeting.
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Date: December 1, 2008
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, December 1, 2008, 6:45 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, Wilburn, Wright. Absent: O'Donnell
Staff: Lombardo, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Goodman, Fay, O'Brien; Rummel, Davidson
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Davidson presented information on the following matters:
d) AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF
"HOUSEHOLD" TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF UNRELATED PERSONS ALLOWED
TO RESIDE IN ONE DWELLING UNIT FROM FIVE (5) UNRELATED PERSONS TO
THREE (3) UNRELATED PERSONS IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2),
CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2), CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB-5)
AND CENTRAL BUSINESS (CB-10) ZONES. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
e) APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF MOUNT PROSPECT ADDITION, PART IX, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. (SUB08-00009)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 4e (1) -resolution setting public hearing ... City Attorney remodeling
and Council office remodeling ....)City Clerk Karr noted staff has requested the item be
deleted and it would be placed back on the agenda at a later time.
2. (Agenda item # 7 - ... ordinance amending Title 5, "Business And License Regulations" ...
"Taxicabs" ...) City Clerk Karr noted staff had requested expedited action.
3. (Consent Calendar # 4g(2) -correspondence ... Crime ... Denise Halter, Krystal Halter,
Karina Smith) In response to Council Member Correia, PCD Director Davidson stated he
would have Neighborhood Coordinator Bollinger follow up on the request.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [11/20 and 11/25]
1. (IP3 of 11/25 Info Packet -Memo from Senior Planner re Downtown Residential Parking
Requirements) Majority agreed with the procedure established in the memo.
2. (IP8 of 11/20 Info Packet - ... Iowa City Seats Transportation Program) Council
Member Hayek complimented staff on the prompt response to the complaint.
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3. (IP6 of 11/25 Info Packet -Parking during snow emergencies...) Council Member
Hayek stated he was pleased to see concerns addressed quickly, and noted flyers in
the City Hall lobby. Mayor Bailey and City Manager Lombardo shared future plans for
education efforts on the new ordinance.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CONGESTION DOWNTOWN
Transportation Services Director O'Brien and Parking Operation Supervisors Fay and Rummel
presented a power point on Downtown Vehicle Congestion and distributed handouts of the
power point and a memo "Downtown Parking". After discussion, a majority agreed to:
^ Accept recommendation for 10 South Dubuque Street
^ Commercial Loading Zones
^ 100 East Washington
^ Add angle spots on Iowa/Dulceia block
More information will be provided to increase hourly meter rates and fines and pursue one way
traffic on 10 South Dubuque Street.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. Staff to present a schedule for implementation.
(O'Brien)
ANIMAL ORDINANCE -INVISIBLE FENCE [IP2 of 11/25 Info Packet]
Animal Control Supervisor Goodman present for discussion. Majority agreed to retain present
language regarding invisible fence.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Mayor Bailey reported that Council had sent a letter of condolences, as well as flowers, to
Sally and Roger Stutsman on the loss of their son.
2. Council Member Correia requested a flood recovery discussion be scheduled for the next
work session to discuss efforts in finding additional funding for homeowners affected, as well
as an update on Economic Development flood recovery funding.
3. City Attorney Dilkes reminded Council of a posted special formal meeting for 7:30 PM
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
Mayor Bailey announced the Weatherby Shelter dedication on Monday, December 8, at 3:30
PM, and stated she would be unable to attend. Council Member Wright stated he would be able
to attend and represent the City Council.
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE
None
Meeting adjourned 7:50 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS 12/2/08
Iowa City City Council regular meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None.
Mayor Bailey and UISG Rep. Gunn presented Outstanding Student Citizenship
Awards to Lincoln Elementary students: Audrey Hopewell, Senead Short.
Director of the International Writing Program Christopher Merrill and Mayor Bailey
provided comments on Iowa City being designated the third City of Literature by UNESCO.
Correspondence from Koichiro Matsuura and a copy of the November 25 presentation
program from Christopher Merrill were acknowledged.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete the following
items from the Consent Calendar: Item 4c(1), Class C Liquor License for Kamodo Klub, 509
S. Gilbert St; Item 4c(7), resolution for Cigarette Permit for Kamodo Klub; Item 4e(1), setting
public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the City Attorney and Council Office Remodeling project:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: November 17, Regular Council Work Session; November 18, Special
Council Formal Official and Complete; November 18, Regular Council Formal Official
and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission -October 9, 2008; Airport Commission -October 30, 2008; Parks and
Recreation Commission -October 8, 2008; Housing and Community Development
Commission -October 7, 2008; Police Citizens Review Board -October 28, 2008;
Historic Preservation Commission -October 9, 2008; Historic Preservation Commission
- November 3, 2008; Planning and Zoning Commission -November 6, 2008; Youth
Advisory Commission -October 7, 2008; Youth Advisory Commission -November 2,
2008.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Special Class C Liquor License for Karaoke La Reyna, 1937 Keokuk St. #C;
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St.; Class B
Liquor License for Quality Inn & Suites- Highlander Conference Ctr., 2525 N. Dodge
St.; Class C Liquor License for Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E. Washington St.; RES. 08-
336, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT for Quality Inn & Suites- Highlander Conference
Ctr., 2525 N. Dodge St.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $59,702,385.48 for the
period of October 1 through October 31, 2008, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 08-337, NAMING DEPOSITORIES; RES. 08-338,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE REMOVAL OF FLOOD RELATED SAND AND
DEBRIS FROM CITY PARK; RES. 08-339, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2008
DURABLE PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT; RES. 08-340, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE COLLEGE STREET STREETSCAPE PROJECT; RES. 08-341,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER
Official Actions
December 2, 2008
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MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR CARDINAL POINTE SOUTH
PART ONE, EXCLUDING THE PAVING AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THAT PORTION OF KENNEDY PARKWAY ADJACENT TO
OUTLOT C, AND ACCEPTING PART OF THE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
FOR CARDINAL POINTE SOUTH PART TWO, AND DECLARING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 08-342,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET BUS FACILITY.
Correspondence: Alcohol strategy discussion letters from Douglas Beardsley,
Bob Thompson; Crime letters from Denise Halter, Krystal Halter, Karina Smith; Tyler
Goode regarding Alcohol and crime concern; Kara Molitor regarding Journalism story
[staff response included]; Douglas Ward regarding Leaf program [staff response
included]; Elizabeth Pardee-Rose regarding Cat population; Petition from owners of
Scott Six Industrial Park regarding Improve and pave 420t" Street from Highway #6 to
the city limits; Stephanie Stegeman regarding Award for Subdivision Code.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Steve Gordon, AM Management, and Karen Kubby, FAIR, presented the joint
statement from the informal housing group for Johnson County. Moved and seconded to
accept the statement. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for December 16 on a resolution for a
voluntary annexation of 179 acres of property located adjacent to 420t" Street, west of Taft
Avenue, and for the Iowa Interstate Railroad right-of-way between Industrial Park Road and
Taft Avenue (ANN08-00001 and ANN07-00001). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for December 16 on an ordinance
rezoning approximately 179 acres of land located adjacent to 420t" Street, west of Taft
Avenue from County Residential (R) to Interim Development Industrial (ID-I) and for the Iowa
Interstate Railroad right-of-way between Industrial Park Road and Taft Avenue from County
Residential (R) to General Industrial (11) (REZ08-00009 and REZ07-00008). The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for December 16 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning 1.69 acres of land located at the southeast corner of Camp Cardinal
Boulevard and Kennedy Parkway from Interim Development Commercial Office (ID-CO1) to
Commercial Office (CO1) (REZ08-00010). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to amend
the definition of "Household" to reduce the number of unrelated persons allowed to reside in
one dwelling unit from five (5) unrelated persons to three (3) unrelated persons in the
Community Commercial (CC-2), Central Business Service (CB-2), Central Business Support
(CB-5) and Central Business (CB-10) Zones, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Ayes: Champion, Correia, Hayek, Wilburn, Wright, Bailey. Nays: O'Donnell.
Absent: None. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from C. Joseph Holland.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to December 16 the resolution approving the final plat of
Mount Prospect Addition, Part IX, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB08-00009). The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on
for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 08-
4322, AMENDING TITLE 5, "BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2,
Official Actions
December 2, 2008
Page 3
"TAXICABS," IN SECTIONS 5-2-4, "VEHICLE INSPECTION REQUIRED," SUBSECTION A
AND 1(A) OF THE CITY CODE TO CLARIFY CURRENT REQUIREMENTS, TO INCREASE
SAFETY, AND TO REQUIRE ANNUAL INSPECTIONS, be voted on for final passage at this
time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-343, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN ASSIGNMENT OF THE CONSULTANT
AGREEMENT WITH ELERT & ASSOCIATES FOR RADIO DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
JOINT EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-344, APPROVING THE BY-LAWS OF THE
IOWA CITY YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-345, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 05-371,
ESTABLISHING A YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, AND ADOPTING A NEW RESOLUTION RE-ESTABLISHING THE YOUTH
ADVISORY COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEW BY-LAWS CONCERNING
MEMBERSHIP.
Moved and seconded to grant a 45-day extension to the Police Citizens Review Board
for the filing of the public report with the City Council on Complaint #08-08. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Board of Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -January 1, 2014; Airport Zoning
Brd of Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Appeals,
Board of for two vacancies to fill five-year terms January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, one
for a Mechanical Professional; Historic Preservation Commission to fill an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, ending March 29, 2011 for a Longfellow District Representative;
Parks & Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms January 1, 2009 -
January 1, 2013; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms
January 1, 2009 -December 31~, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission to fill an unexpired plus
a two year term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2010 for One (1) person -
Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
December 10, 2008. Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective
upon appointment, plus afive-year term ending December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning
Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Parks & Recreation
Commission to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2011.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2008. Applicants
MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated.
[Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to
advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional
publication costs will be incurred.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn 7:45 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/Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication - 12/9/
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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 1, 2008
Iowa City special meeting 7:50 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, Wilburn, Wright. Absent:
O'Donnell. Staff members present: Lombardo, Helling, Dilkes, Karr.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Correia, to adjourn to executive session to
evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring,
performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and
irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed
session (Six Month Evaluation -City Manager). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, O'Donnell absent, and adjourned into executive session at 7:50 p.m.
Council returned to open session 9:23 p.m.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by Wright, to adjourn special meeting 9:25 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, O'Donnell absent.
Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 2, 2008
Iowa City City Council regular meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Lombardo, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson.
Mayor Bailey and UISG Rep. Gunn presented Outstanding Student Citizenship
Awards to Lincoln Elementary students: Audrey Hopewell, Senead Short.
Director of the International Writing Program Christopher Merrill and Mayor Bailey
provided comments on Iowa City being designated the third City of Literature by UNESCO.
Correspondence from Koichiro Matsuura and a copy of the November 25 presentation
program from Christopher Merrill were acknowledged.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Hayek, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, approved, and/or adopted as
amended and to delete the following items from the Consent Calendar: Item 4c(1), Class C
Liquor License for Kamodo Klub, 509 S. Gilbert St; Item 4c(7), resolution for Cigarette Permit
for Kamodo Klub; Item 4e(1), setting public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimate of cost for the construction of the City Attorney and Council Office Remodeling
project:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: November 17, Regular Council Work Session; November 18, Special
Council Formal Official and Complete; November 18, Regular Council Formal Official
and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission -October 9, 2008; Airport Commission -October 30, 2008; Parks and
Recreation Commission -October 8, 2008; Housing and Community Development
Commission -October 7, 2008; Police Citizens Review Board -October 28, 2008;
Historic Preservation Commission -October 9, 2008; Historic Preservation Commission
- November 3, 2008; Planning and Zoning Commission -November 6, 2008; Youth
Advisory Commission -October 7, 2008; Youth Advisory Commission -November 2,
2008.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Special Class C Liquor License for JH & SC, Ltd., dba Karaoke La Reyna, 1937
Keokuk St. #C; Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Inc., Limited, dba Sanctuary
Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St.; Class B Liquor License for Ackerman Investment Co.,
dba Quality Inn & Suites- Highlander Conference Ctr., 2525 N. Dodge St.; Class C
Liquor License for Lusati, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E. Washington St.; RES.
08-336, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT for Ackerman Investment Co., dba Quality Inn
& Suites- Highlander Conference Ctr., 2525 N. Dodge St.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $59,702,385.48 for the
period of October 1 through October 31, 2008, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 08-337, NAMING DEPOSITORIES; RES. 08-338,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE REMOVAL OF FLOOD RELATED SAND AND
DEBRIS FROM CITY PARK; RES. 08-339, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2008
DURABLE PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT; RES. 08-340, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE COLLEGE STREET STREETSCAPE PROJECT; RES. 08-341,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER
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December 2, 2008
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MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR CARDINAL POINTE SOUTH
PART ONE, EXCLUDING THE PAVING AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THAT PORTION OF KENNEDY PARKWAY ADJACENT TO
OUTLOT C, AND ACCEPTING PART OF THE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
FOR CARDINAL POINTE SOUTH PART TWO, AND DECLARING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 08-342,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET BUS FACILITY.
Correspondence: Alcohol strategy discussion letters from Douglas Beardsley,
Bob Thompson; Crime letters from Denise Halter, Krystal Halter, Karina Smith; Tyler
Goode regarding Alcohol and crime concern; Kara Molitor regarding Journalism story
[staff response included]; Douglas Ward regarding Leaf program [staff response
included]; Elizabeth Pardee-Rose regarding Cat population; Petition from owners of
Scott Six Industrial Park regarding Improve and pave 420th Street from Highway #6 to
the city limits; Stephanie Stegeman regarding Award for Subdivision Code.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Steve Gordon, AM Management, and Karen Kubby, FAIR, presented the joint
statement from the informal housing group for Johnson County. Moved by Wilburn, seconded
by Hayek, to accept the statement. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for December 16 on
a resolution for a voluntary annexation of 179 acres of property located adjacent to 420tH
Street, west of Taft Avenue, and for the Iowa Interstate Railroad right-of-way between
Industrial Park Road and Taft Avenue (ANN08-00001 and ANN07-00001). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for December 16
on an ordinance rezoning approximately 179 acres of land located adjacent to 420th Street,
west of Taft Avenue from County Residential (R) to Interim Development Industrial (ID-I) and
for the Iowa Interstate Railroad right-of-way between Industrial Park Road and Taft Avenue
from County Residential (R) to General Industrial (11) (REZ08-00009 and REZ07-00008).
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to set a public hearing for December 16
on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 1.69 acres of land located at the southeast corner of
Camp Cardinal Boulevard and Kennedy Parkway from Interim Development Commercial
Office (I D-C01) to Commercial Office (C01) (REZ08-00010). The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, that the ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning
Code, to amend the definition of "Household" to reduce the number of unrelated persons
allowed to reside in one dwelling unit from five (5) unrelated persons to three (3) unrelated
persons in the Community Commercial (CC-2), Central Business Service (CB-2), Central
Business Support (CB-5) and Central Business (CB-10) Zones, be given second vote.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Correia, Hayek, Wilburn,
Wright, Bailey. Nays: O'Donnell. Absent: None. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell,
to accept correspondence from C. Joseph Holland. The Mayor declared the. motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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December 2, 2008
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to defer to December 16 the resolution
approving the final plat of Mount Prospect Addition, Part IX, Iowa City, Iowa (SUB08-00009).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 08-4322, AMENDING TITLE 5, "BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS,"
CHAPTER 2, "TAXICABS," IN SECTIONS 5-2-4, "VEHICLE INSPECTION REQUIRED,"
SUBSECTION A AND 1(A) OF THE CITY CODE TO CLARIFY CURRENT
REQUIREMENTS, TO INCREASE SAFETY, AND TO REQUIRE ANNUAL INSPECTIONS,
be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by
Wright, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 08-343, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN ASSIGNMENT OF THE
CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH ELERT & ASSOCIATES FOR RADIO DESIGN
SERVICES FOR THE JOINT EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 08-344, APPROVING THE
BY-LAWS OF THE IOWA CITY YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION. 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 Correia, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 08-345, REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 05-371, ESTABLISHING A YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND ADOPTING A NEW RESOLUTION RE-
ESTABLISHING THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEW
BY-LAWS CONCERNING MEMBERSHIP. 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 grant a 45-day extension to the
Police Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on
Complaint #08-08. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Board of Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -January 1, 2014; Airport Zoning
Brd of Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Appeals,
Board of for two vacancies to fill five-year terms January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, one
for a Mechanical Professional; Historic Preservation Commission to fill an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, ending March 29, 2011 for a Longfellow District Representative;
Parks & Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms January 1, 2009 -
January 1, 2013; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms
January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission to fill an unexpired plus
a two year term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2010 for One (1) person -
Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
December 10, 2008. Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective
upon appointment, plus afive-year term ending December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning
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December 2, 2008
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Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31, 2011; Parks & Recreation
Commission to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2011.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2008. Applicants
MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated.
[Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to
advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional
publication costs will be incurred.]
Council Member Correia congratulated and recognized the efforts of the Association of
Realtors, local lenders and the Iowa City Housing Authority for improving opportunities for
home ownership in Iowa City; and reported on the Long Term Recovery Committee meeting
held earlier in the day, and encouraged anyone interested in doing volunteer work to assist
flood victims to call 337-VOLS.
Council Member Hayek noted the recent layoffs at International Automotive
Components locally and the importance of a diversified economic landscape.
Council Member Wilburn noted a fundraiser dinner for the Fast Track Program at City
High on December 3rd; thanked the University and Pappajohn Business Building for their
support of a teen summit for African American teens in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids; and
thanked the Council on International Visitors for their efforts to bring groups to the area
focusing on different aspects of the community, stating an Indonesian group is scheduled
December grn
Council Member Champion asked the status of an earlier request to consider banning
plastic bags in grocery stores. Council Member Correia suggested a staff memo with
research from other cities.
Council Member Wright stated the City had passed a new snow emergency ordinance
and encouraged citizens to get details on the procedure on the city website, and local media
reports.
Mayor Bailey offered Sally and Roger Stutsman the City's sympathy on the recent loss
of their son, Michael; reminded citizens of the City ordinance to clear snow from sidewalks
within 24 hours; and announced a concert on December 6th at Zion Lutheran Church.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn 7:45 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS 12/1/08
Iowa City special meeting 7:50 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, Wilburn, Wright. Absent:
O'Donnell.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the
professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or
discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable
injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session (Six
Month Evaluation -City Manager). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 9:25 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication - 12/4/08.