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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 6, 2009
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, Hargadine, O'Brien,
Boothroy, Fosse, Davidson.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards for Horace Mann
Elementary students: Maya Bergman-Corbet, Lydia Bhattacharya. Nathan Jackson.
The Richard W. "Dick" Lee award was presented by Mayor Bailey and Police Chief
Hargadine to Officer Jeremy Brossard. Members of the Dick Lee family present were Rick
Lee, Kelly Lee, and Terry Parker
The Mayor proclaimed: Arts and Culture Day: January 26, 2009; Celebration of Roe v.
Wade Week: January 19 - 25, 2009, Jessica Hook, Chair Board of Emma Goldman Clinic,
accepting.
Moved by Correia, 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 16, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; December
16, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete; December 16; Special Council
Work Session; December 22, Special Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Civil
Service Commission -December 9, 2008
Recommendation to Council -Accept the hiring list for the position of Police
Officer;
Historic Preservation Commission -November 13, 2008; Public Library -November 20,
2008; Housing and Community Development Commission -November 20, 2008;
Telecommunications Commission -October 27, 2008; Parks and Recreation
Commission -November 12, 2008; Board of Adjustment -September 10, 2008; Airport
Commission -November 13, 2008; Airport Commission -November 20, 2008.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Prentiss Street Partners, Inc., dba Hawkeye
Hideaway, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Outdoor Service Area for Prentiss Street Partners, Inc.,
dba Hawkeye Hideaway, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Renewal: Class B Beer Permit for P & S
Restaurant Group dba Pizza Ranch, 1610 Sycamore St.; Class C Liquor License for
SAMCO of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for
SAMCO of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.
Public Hearings: RES. 09-1, INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
CONVEYANCE, BY QUIT CLAIM DEED, OF ANY INTEREST THE CITY HAS IN THE
VACATED 10.23 ACRE PORTION OF OLD DUBUQUE ROAD LOCATED SOUTH OF
INTERSTATE 80 AND EAST OF DODGE STREET TO ACT, INC. AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 10, 2009.
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Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $11,091,492.35 for the
period of November 1 through November 30, 2008, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Resolution: RES. 09-2, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND AMERICAN BANK & TRUST, CORALVILLE,
IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 355 EAST IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of nine
on-street metered parking spaces and establishment of a commercial vehicle loading
zone on the east side of the 10 block of Dubuque Street [staff memo included]; JCCOG
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (2) YIELD signs on the Willow
Creek Trail at the intersection with Shannon Drive; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding Change in parking meter terms from 30 minutes to 2 hours for the nine
easternmost meters in the Market Street parking lot, adjacent to the building located at
330 E. Market Street; Snow removal letters from Reetu Bacharach [staff response
included], Donna Sealer; Plastic Bags letters received from Risa Dotson Eicke, Joyce
Barker, Emily Utter, Grant Prestegard, Jason Taylor, Janice Baumback; Englert
Support letters from Amy Kristof-Brown, David and Joy Smith; Mary Blackwood
regarding Community Event and Program Funding Meeting; Zach Hoyt regarding
Public Space Expansion; Jon Van Der Leest regarding Various Concerns; Arvind
Thakore regarding New Year greeting.
City Manager Lombardo noted the addition of a resolution authorizing a subordination agreed
with American Bank &Trust for property located at 355 East Iowa Avenue (United Action For
Youth). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Libris Fidelis, PO Box 2146, presented a statement requesting clearance curbing at
Court and Clinton Streets to allow large buses to make unimpeded turn. Moved by Wilburn,
seconded by Wright, to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The following individuals appeared
supporting Council efforts to control underage and binge drinking: Tom Rocklin, Vice
President for Student Services and Dean of Students at the University of Iowa; Doug
Beardsley, Director of Johnson County Health Department.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 09-3, APPROVING 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 resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the City Attorney and Council Office
Remodeling project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing
City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No
one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 09-4, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY AND COUNCIL OFFICE REMODELING
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PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing and approving the disposition of
the properties located at 504 S. Capitol Street, 7 E. Harrison Street and 510 S. Capitol Street
pursuant to a purchase agreement between the City of Iowa City and Johnson County. No
one appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 09-5, AUTHORIZING AND
APPROVING THE DISPOSITION OF THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 504 S. CAPITOL
STREET, 7 E. HARRISON STREET AND 510 S. CAPITOL STREET PURSUANT TO A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON
COUNTY. 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 Hayek, to adopt RES. 09-6, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP) PROPERTY
ACQUISITION PROJECT APPLICATION AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS
THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE HMGP APPLICATION. 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. 09-7, APPROVING THE USE
OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR THE LOCAL
MATCH TO THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP) PROPERTY
ACQUISITION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 09-8, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
BY DELETING ONE HALF-TIME HOUSING INSPECTOR POSITION, DELETING ONE
HALF-TIME DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS SPECIALIST POSITION AND ADDING ONE
FULL-TIME HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION INSPECTOR POSITION, AND
AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF HOUSING AND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATION INSPECTOR, GRADE 12. HIS Dir. Boothroy present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 09-9, APPROVING
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND STANLEY
CONSULTANTS, INC TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES
EXTENDING AN ORIGINAL CONTRACT TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS
REGARDING TEMPORARY FLOOD CONTROL METHODS AND TO ASSIST CITY STAFF
AT TWO PUBLIC NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS. PW Dir. Fosse present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: appoint Carl Hirschman, 430 Oakland Avenue, to the Historic
Preservation Commission to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending March
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29, 2011 for a Longfellow District Representative; Aaron Krohmer, 4848 Court Street, to the
Parks & Recreation Commission to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending
January 1, 2011. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the Airport Zoning Board 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, and will be readvertised. 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.]
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Appeals, Board of -
to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, one for a Mechanical
Professional; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1,
2009 -December 31, 2011; 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.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Board of Appeals, to fill afive-year term
January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, February 18, 2009. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to accept
correspondence from Tom Novak and Denny Henderson. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Correia reported on her attendance at the Johnson County Long
Term Recovery Committee meetings and announced that a volunteer team from the Christian
Reformed World Relief Committee Disaster Response Services (Green Shirts) would be in
Iowa City January 12 through January 17 to compile an assessment of unmet needs from
those individuals affected by summer flooding; and stated that free tax help through the IRS
would be available beginning February 1 in various locations in Johnson County and urged
people to call United Way for more information.
Council Member Hayek summarized a recent article in the Corridor Business Journal
on TIF districts and the property values within those districts, noting the significant increase in
property values and the welcome news that brings to the City budget.
Council Member Wilburn congratulated Kevin Sanders on his installation as the first
African American Master of the Iowa City Masonic Lodge # 4.
Mayor Pro tem O'Donnell congratulated the University of Iowa football team on their
victory in the Outback Bowl game.
Council Member Wright announced the kickoff event on January 19 at 6:30 PM for the
Martin Luther King week celebration at the University of Iowa.
Mayor Bailey noted Council discussion about plastic bags and stated the City was
selling grocery totes and water bottles in the Cashier area of City Hall and stated it was a
good way to keep Iowa City "green".
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City Manager Lombardo stated he would be asking staff to provide more regular
updates on flood related activities various departments are involved in, and include those in
the Thursday information packets.
City Clerk Karr reminded Council and the public of a special formal meeting scheduled
January 12 at 6:30 PM, prior to the scheduled budget work session.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 7:45 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members esent.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 12/16/08
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:15 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell,
Wright: Absent: Wilburn.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its
disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 5:35 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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Clerk.
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s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIVITIES - 12/16/08
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.
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 and seconded 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 Kamodo Klub, 509 S Gilbert St. Renewal: Class C
Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront Dr.; Class C
Liquor License for I Piano Lounge, 217 E. Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for
Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Aoeshe Restaurant, 624 S.
Gilbert St. RES. 08-346, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT for 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.
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).
Moved and seconded 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.
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
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Industrial Park Road and Taft Avenue from County Residential (R) to General Industrial (11)
(REZ07-00008 and REZ08-00009).
Moved and seconded 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), be given first vote. 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-C01) to Commercial Office (C01)
(REZ08-00010). Glenn Siders, Southgate Development, appeared.
Moved and seconded 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-C01) to Commercial Office (C01)
(REZ08-00010), be given first vote. 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 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 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. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be given second vote for
consideration at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried for second consideration
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 and seconded 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 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 08-356, APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF
PENDING LITIGATION.
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Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and
Commissions: Barbara Eckstein, 814 Ronalds Street, to the Board of Adjustment to fill a five-
yearterm 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.
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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:15 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
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s/Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
s/M rian K. Karr, City Clerk
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Date: December 16, 2008
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, December 16, 2008, 5:35 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright
UISG Rep: Gunn
Staff: Lombardo, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Howard, Miklo, Fosse
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS "d,e,f'
PCD Dir. Davidson present for discussion on the following items:
d) ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, TO
ESTABLISH A MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENT FOR HOUSEHOLD
LIVING USES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS (CB-10) ZONE
Sr. Planner Miklo and Urban Planner Howard presented a power point and
facilitated discussion. (See further discussion after Council appointments)
e) 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. (PASS AND ADOPT)
f) RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF MOUNT
PROSPECT ADDITION, PART IX, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB08-00009)
(DEFERRED FROM 12/2)
Staff stated the applicant had requested deferral to January 6'h
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Board of Adjustment -Barbara Eckstein
Airport Zoning Bd. of Adjustment - no applicants, re-advertise
Board of Appeals -Denny Henderson
Historic Preservation Commission - re-advertise with appointment of January 6
Parks & Recreation Commission -Maggie Elliott and Lorin Ditzler
Senior Center Commission - no applicants, re-advertise
Youth Advisory Commission - Luan Heywood
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d) ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, TO
ESTABLISH A MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENT FOR HOUSEHOLD
LIVING USES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS (CB-10) ZONE
(continued from Planning & Zoning item discussion) City Atty. Dilkes clarified that
the unless the readings are collapsed the moratorium ends on January 2, and a
building permit could be issued after the second and prior to the next regularly
scheduled meeting on January 6. City Clerk Karr noted that six votes were
needed to collapse a reading.
FLOOD RECOVERY UPDATE [reference IP2]
City Mgr. Lombardo and PCD Dir. present for discussion.
INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY UPDATE
Council Member Correia reported on Committee discussion on the make-up of City Boards and
Commissions and the desire to get baseline data from the current Commission Members and
applicants; and requested Council concurrence to provide an optional, anonymous, survey to
each current member and each applicant. Majority of Council agreed to proceed as outlined.
STAFF ACTION: Work with City Attorney to prepare and distribute survey. (Helling)
AGENDA ITEMS
(Item 4 f Correspondence (6) Wayne Lindsey regarding Transit Department and (7) Der-Fa Lu
regarding high speed Internet in Iowa City) Council Member Hayek requested staff respond to
both individuals.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [December 4 and 11]
(IP3 of 12/4 Information Packet -Memo from Public Works Director re yard waster services
from February 1 -March 15, 2009) In response to Council Member Correia, the City Manager
stated the information would be distributed via advertising, outreach and the City website.
COUNCIL TIME
Council Member Hayek stated he was happy to see .posters in City buses on the snow
emergency ordinance changes.
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
None
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE
Mayor Bailey noted the January meeting schedule would be concentrating on the budget.
Meeting adjourned 6:25 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIVITIES - 12/22/08
Iowa City City Council, special meeting 8:10 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn,
Wright. Absent: Champion.
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. 08-4234, 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), 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 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. 08-4325, 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-C01) TO COMMERICAL OFFICE (C01) (REZ08-00010),
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 that ORD. 08-4326, AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING
CODE, TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENT FOR HOUSEHOLD
LIVING USES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS (CB-10) ZONE, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:15 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 16, 2008
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:15 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell,
Wright: Absent: Wilburn. Staff members present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation
is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the
position of the governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent, and adjourned into executive session at 5:17
p.m.
Council returned to open session 5:33 p.m.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, to adjourn special meeting 5:35 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/0, Hayek, Wilburn, Champion, absent.
Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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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 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.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 22, 2008
Iowa City City Council, special meeting 8:10 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn,
Wright. Absent: Champion. Staff members present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Correia, 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. 08-4234, 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), be voted on for final passage at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Wright, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance
be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion
absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wright, that the rule requiring ordinances to
be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and
vote be waived, and that ORD. 08-4325, 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 COMMERICAL
OFFICE (CO1) (REZ08-00010), be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, that ORD. 08-4326, AMENDING TITLE
14, ZONING CODE, TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENT FOR
HOUSEHOLD LIVING USES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS (CB-10) ZONE, be passed
and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/1, with the following
division of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Correia, Hayek. Nays:
O'Donnell. Absent: Champion.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Correia, to adjourn 8:15 a.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Champion 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 22, 2008
Iowa City City Council, special meeting 8:10 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey
presiding. Council Member present: Bailey, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn,
Wright. Absent: Champion. Staff members present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson.
Moved by Wright, seco ded by Correia, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for fin I passage at two Council meetin prior to the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed a suspended, the second con ideration and vote be
waived, and that ORD. 08-4234, ZONING APPROXIMATE 179 ACRES OF LAND
LOCATED ADJACENT TO 420th S EET, WEST OF TAFT VENUE FROM COUNTY
RESIDENTIAL (R) TO INTERIM DE LOPMENT INDUST IAL (ID-I) AND FOR THE
IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD RIG T-OF-WAY BE EN INDUSTRIAL PARK
ROAD AND TAFT AVENUE FROM CO NTY RESIDE IAL (R) TO GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL (11) (REZ07-00008 and RE 08-00009), a voted on for final passage at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimo s, 6/0, ampion absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Wri t, se onded by Correia, that the ordinance
be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative rol ca vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion
absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance ad ted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wri h that the rule requiring ordinances to
be considered and voted on for final passa at o Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be finally passed a susp ded, the second consideration and
vote be waived, and that ORD. 08-4325 ONDITI ALLY REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 1.69 ACRES OF P OPERTY L ATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF CAMP CARDINAL BO LEVARD AND ENNEDY PARKWAY FROM
INTERIM DEVELOPMENT COM RCIAL OFFICE (I -C01) TO COMMERICAL
OFFICE (C01) (REZ08-00010), voted on for final pa sage at this time. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, C ampion absent. The Ma or declared the motion
carried. Moved by O'Donnell seconded by Correia,-that t e ordinance be finally
adopted at this time.
Moved by Wilburn, econded by Wright, that ORD. 0 -4326, AMENDING TITLE
14, ZONING CODE, TO STABLISH A MINIMUM PARKING EQUIREMENT FOR
HOUSEHOLD LIVIN SES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS ( B-10) ZONE, be passed
and adopted. The yor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/1, ith the following
division of roll call ote. Ayes: Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Correia, ayek. Nays:
O'Donnell. Absent: Champion.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Correia, to adjourn 8:15 a. .The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Champion absent.
Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk