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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
Iowa City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, O'Neil, O'Malley. Council minutes tape recorded on
Tape 03-16, Both Sides.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Lucas
Elementary students: Maddie Ford, Hana Ibrik.
The Mayor proclaimed: Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Day- February 14,
Gary Strank, Veterans Hospital Volunteer Program Manager accepting; Sertoma's
Freedom Week - February 16-22, Larry McConahay, President Old Capitol Sertoma
accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended as follows and to delete from the Consent Calendar and consider as
separate item 4e(2) a resolution approving restrictions and covenants for the North
Airport Development:
Approval of Official Council Actions for regular meeting of January 21,
as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Receive and file minutes of Boards and Commissions (recommend-
ations to Council become effective only upon separate Council action):
Housing and Community Development Commission - December 19. Iowa City
Civil Service Commission - January 8. Iowa City Public Library Board of
Trustees - December 19. Planning and Zoning Commission - December 19.
Police Citizens Review Board - December 10. Police Citizens Review Board -
December 20.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Westside Cafb, Inc., dba
Bob's Your Uncle, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd. Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City
Westside Cafb, Inc., dba Bob's Your Uncle, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class C
Liquor License for R.T. Grunts, Inc., dba R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. Outdoor
Service Area for R.T. Grunts, Inc., dba R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. Class C
Liquor License for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo-James, 118 E. Washington St. Class C
Liquor License for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125
S. Dubuque St. Outdoor Service Area for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's
Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for Mike &
Marty Enterprises, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E. Washington St.
Class C Liquor License for Mike's Place, Inc., dba Mike's Tap, 122 Wright
St. Class C Liquor License for WWI, LLC, dba Malone's Irish Pub, 121 Iowa
Ave. RES. 03-36, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT for R.T. Grunts, Inc., dba
R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St.; Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar &
Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; and WWl, LLC, dba Malone's Irish Pub, 121 Iowa
Ave.
Setting Hearings: RES. 03-37, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for
February 18 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2003 HAItlDRAIL
REPLACEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 03-38,
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SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for February 18 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST OF
THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD EXTENSION PROJECT, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING
THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION. RES. 03-39, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY
18, 2003 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CITY
FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF
FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES" OF THE CITY
CODE TO DECREASE OR CHANGE THE RATES FOR FEES AND
CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE CHARGES. Setting a public hearing for
March 11 on the City of Iowa City FY2004 Iowa Department of Transportation
consolidated transit funding application and authorizing the publication of a
notice of said hearing. RES. 03-41, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for April 8
ON THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S UPDATED ANNUAL PLAN,
AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLIC NOTICE OF SAID HEARING.
RES. 03-42, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for February 15 TO DISCUSS
THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1,
2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004, THE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR
FINANCIAL PLAN, AND ALSO THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2007.
Resolutions: RES. 03-43, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
CAPTAIN IRISH PARKWAY EXTENSION (PHASE II) AND FIRST AVENUE
EXTENSION PROJECT. RES. 03-44, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
NORTHSIDE MARKETPLACE STREETSCAPE PROJECT, PHASE I. RES.
03-45, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FY02 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
PROJECT. RES. 03-46, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1835 FAIR MEADOWS BOULEVARD, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 03-47, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK AND TRUST, IOWA CITY, IOWA
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1904 HANNAH JO COURT, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 03-48, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE
COMPANY, WEST DES MOINES, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1562 DICKENSON LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Rod Sullivan regarding Proposed Housing
Ordinance. Postcard from 1 individual regarding Support Affordable Housing.
Petition with 78 signatures [all signature pages available in City Clerk's Office]
regarding USA Patriot Act. Julie Spears regarding USA Patriot Act. David
Goodner regarding 21 Only Bars. Geoffrey McLennan (UIHC) regarding
National Lung Screening Trial. Dog Park: Jim Kelly, Laura Crossley, Greg
Slessor, Jacob Koller, Liz Corsun, Jo Bowers, Sheri Swartzendruber, Duane
Swartzendruber, Mike Hill, Jill Gaulding, Brooke Strahn-Koller, Judith
McPartland, Nancy Hindes. Elyse Miller, Dawn Stephens.
Gary Watts (Arlington Development) regarding Traffic on Arlington Drive and
Barrington Road. Michael Barron (Windsor Ridge Homeowners' Association)
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regarding Traffic on Arlington Drive. Dennett Hutchcroft and Cynthia Pauley
regarding Smoke Free Restaurant Ordinance [staff response included].
Rachel Wilhelm regarding Iowa City Bars [staff response included]. Joan
Jehle (Habitat for Humanity) regarding Appreciation. Dennis Kowalski
regarding USA Patriot Act. John Neff regarding PAULA Reports. Stephen
Street (Sixth Judicial District Dept of Correctional Services) regarding
Neighborhood Safety Office Support. Charlie Eastham (Greater Iowa City
Housing Fellowship) regarding Interest Rate Policy for Housing Projects Using
CDBG and HOME Funds. Brad Langguth and Nancy Stenvsvaag (Iowa Valley
Habitat for Humanity) regarding Housing Application. Peg Kuhns (Iowa
City/Coralville Jaycees) regarding Request for Fireworks Budget. JCCOG
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal and Replacement of a NO
PARKING 8 AM - 5 PM MON - FRI Sign on the West Side of Lee Street.
Council Member Kanner noted the Planning and Zoning minutes of 12/19 regarding
Southgate denying access for assessment of prairie remnants. PCD Director
Franklin and CA Dilkes stated there was no regulatory authority under the sensitive
areas ordinance if prairie remnants were not previously identified; and Mayor
Lehman stated it was private property. PCD Franklin stated Council had more
discretion during the rezoning process than a plat review. Council Member Kanner
noted the public hearing being set to decrease water rates; asked Council to review
correspondence from Julie Spears regarding the Patriot Act; questioned a response
to the request from Dr. McLennan for permission to post signs regarding study, staff
will follow up; asked for staff to follow up with letters from Windsor Ridge
Homeowners and developer regarding traffic, staff is already preparing information;
and questioned a response to the Jaycees for funding for the 4th of July fireworks
celebration, Council directed staff to schedule a work session after the budget is
approved. Council Member Vanderhoef noted the setting of the public hearing on the
City budget for February 18, stating copies of available at the City and Public Library.
Council Pfab stated the budget is also available on the City website. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried as amended.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 03-49,
APPROVING RESTRICTIONS AND COVENANTS FOR THE NORTH AIRPORT
DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION AND NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
SUBDIVISION PART TWO, A RESUBDIVlSlON OF LOTS 1-4 OF NORTH
AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION, A/K/A AVIATION COMMERCE PARK
AND THE NORTH COMMERCIAL AREA. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Dorothy Paul, 608 Larch Lane, appeared and requested Council consideration
of a resolution against the war in Iraq. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Nick Herbold, 319 E. Court,
appeared opposing changing the bar entry age to 21. Sarah Swisher, Yes for Kids,
appeared in support of the February 11 School bond referendum. Matt Blizek, 628
N. Linn St #4, appeared regarding the proposing housing nuisance ordinance.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Pfab, to set a public hearing for February 18
on an ordinance rezoning 1.6 acres (Kirkwood Community College) from Community
Commercial (CC-2) to Public (P) for property located at 1828 Lower Muscatine Road.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
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Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for
February 18 on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to include the updated
Arterial Street Plan. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Planned
Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-5) Plan for the Peninsula Neighborhood by
Amending the Peninsula Neighborhood Code. PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance vacating
portions of Madison Street, Davenport Street, and Bloomington Street rights-of-way
(University), be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, that ORD. 03-4058, VACATING
LAFAYETTE STREET (City Carton), LOCATED WEST OF CAPITOL STREET, be
passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to defer Item 6f, vacating the
northernmost 60 feet of the dead-end alley along the west property line of 405 South
Summit Street, to after Item 9. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to move Item 6g, vacating the east-to
west alley in Block 27 of the Original Town plat (Mercy Hospital), located between
Market and Bloomington Street west of Dodge Street to after Item 10. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 03-4059,
CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL, RS-5, TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY, RS-5/OSA
(Lewis/Gordon) FOR HEARTHSlDE REFUGE, A 4-LOT, 5.6 ACRE SUBDIVISION
LOCATED AT 1520 N. DUBUQUE ROAD, be passed and adopted. 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. 03-50,
APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF HEARTHSlDE REFUGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Scott Boulevard Landscape - First Avenue to
Rochester Avenue 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 Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-51,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCOTT BOULEVARD
LANDSCAPE - FIRST AVENUE TO ROCHESTER AVENUE 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. Sr. Civil Engr. Knocke present
for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on resolution authorizing conveyance of the west
one-half of a twenty foot wide by sixty feet long vacated portion of the alley located
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between 405 South Summit Street and 338 South Governor Street to Phyllis Tucker.
Phyllis Tucker, 3425 S. Jamie Lane, appeared and requested deferral. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to continue public hearing to March 11. The
Mayor declared motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to defer to March 11, a resolution
authorizing conveyance of the west one-half of a twenty foot wide by sixty feet long
vacated portion of the alley located between 405 South Summit Street and 338
South Governor Street to Phyllis Tucker. The Mayor declared motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on resolution authorizing conveyance of the east
one-half of a twenty foot wide by sixty feet long vacated portion of the alley located
between 405 South Summit Street and 338 South Governor Street to Sue M. Travis
and Andrew D. Robertson. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to continue
public hearing to March 11 and to defer to March 11, resolution authorizing
conveyance of the east one-half of a twenty foot wide by sixty feet long vacated
portion of the alley located between 405 South Summit Street and 338 South
Governor Street to Sue M. Travis and Andrew D. Robertson. The Mayor declared
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kanner, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to March 11 the ordinance
vacating the northernmost 60 feet of the dead-end alley along the west property line
of 405 South Summit Street. The Mayor declared motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on resolution authorizing conveyance of the platted
alley in Block 27, Original Town, Iowa City, Iowa, to Mercy Hospital. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Thomas H.
Gelman. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 03-52,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF THE PLATTED ALLEY iN BLOCK 27,
ORIGINAL TOWN, IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO MERCY HOSPITAL. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to amend the purchase dollar amount from $1
to $15,000. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Champion,
seconded by O'Donnell, to call the question. The Mayor declared the motion calling
the question carried, 5/2, with the following show of hands: Ayes: Champion,
Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. The Mayor declared
the motion to amend carried, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted as amended.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 03-4060, VACATING
THE EAST TO WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 27 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN PLAT,
LOCATED BETWEEN MARKET AND BLOOMINGTON STREET WEST OF DODGE
STREET (Mercy Hospital), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
A public hearing was held on resolution authorizing conveyance of
approximately 5,900 square feet of Lafayette Street right-of-way to Eagle View
Properties, L.L.C. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 03-53,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 5900 SQUARE FEET OF
LAFAYETTE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY TO EAGLE VIEW PROPERTIES, L.L.C.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending
Title 1, "Administration," Chapter 5, "Mayor and City Council," Section 3,
"Compensation" to allow City Council members to participate in the City's group
health insurance plan at their own expense, be given first vote. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with
the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner,
Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, that ORD. 03-4061, AMENDING
TITLE 4, ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES," CHAPTER 5, "PROHIBITIONS
AND RESTRICTIONS," TO AMEND THE PROHIBITION ON SERVING TWO (2)
SERVINGS OF ANY ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, WINE, OR BEER AT ANY ONE TIME
TO ANY ONE PERSON TO SERVING TWO (2) "CONTAINERS" OF ANY
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, WINE, OR BEER AT ANY ONE TIME TO ANY ONE
PERSON AND TO DELETE THE EXCEPTION FOR "PRIVATE EVENTS," be
passed and adopted. 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. 03-54,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ACCOUNTING DIVISION OF
THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY DELETING THE
POSITION OF SENIOR PAYROLL CLERK AND ADDING THE POSITION OF
ACCOUNTANT. Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 03-55, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CITY PARK POOL
FILTRATION SYSTEM to B.G. Brecke, Inc. for $173,250. 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 approve a tentative
agreement between the Iowa City Association of Professional Firefighters, IAFF,
AFL-CIO, Local 610, and the City of Iowa City. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Airport Commission
for one vacancy to fill a six-year term March 1, 2003 - March 1, 2009. Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment for one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,
2003. Airport Zoning Commission for two vacancies to fill unexpired terms ending
ending December 31,2003 and December 31,2005. Historic Preservation
Commission for one vacancy for a Woodlawn District Rep to fill a three-year term
March 29, 2003 - March 29, 2006. Applications due 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
February 12.
Council Member Pfab stated the Lt. Governor would be at the Evert Connor
Center on February 5. The Mayor added there would be an announcement
regarding housing opportunities for disabled.
Council Member Champion reminded people to vote on the School bond
referendum.
Council Member O'Donnell congratulated Council Member Champion on her
election as chair of the Johnson County Council of Governments (JCCOG).
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Council Member Vanderhoef questioned her continued Council representation
at the State and National meetings and on committees, and offered additional
information if needed. The Mayor stated the subject will be discussed at an
upcoming work session. Council Member Vanderhoef also noted the visit by Lt.
Governor Peterson at the Evert Conner Center.
Council Member Kanner noted the observance of Gasoline Free Day; the
resolution distributed by Council Member Pfab regarding the resolution passed by
the Chicago City Council protesting against the possible war in Iraq and urged
consideration locally; noted a number of statistics from the City's Financial Report;
complimented the services offered at the City Recreation Building; stated he would
be attending the State Legislative Day sponsored by the Iowa League of Cities along
with Mayor Lehman and Council Member Vanderhoef; referenced the memo
regarding State and Federal Grants for FY2002 and questioned the decrease in the
Edward Byrne grant between 2001 and 2002 and why there was no listing for CDBG
monies, staff will follow up.
Council Member Pfab questioned if there was interest by Council to oppose
the war in Iraq. There was not interest to 'proceed with the request.
Mayor Lehman reminded everyone of the joint meeting with the Airport
scheduled for Monday, February 10, and urged Members to provide any items for
discussion to the City Clerk's office on Wednesday. The City Manager will prepare
an agenda and distribute in Thursday's information packet.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 8:20 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, ~¥~~e~~
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
r(4arYan K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/21/03
Iowa City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor and Council Member Pfab presented Outstanding Student Citizen
Awards to Longfellow Elementary: Nathan Giglierano, lan Stewart, Lauren Pfab.
Council Member Vanderhoef read the Mayor's proclamation for Women's
Right to Choose Day - January 22, Karen Kubby, Executive Director of Emma
Goldman Clinic, accepting.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and or adopted as amended and to
delete from the consent calendar and defer to February 4, 2003, item 4f(2) a
resolution accepting the work for the Captain Irish Parkway Extension (Phase II) and
First Avenue Extension project:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of January 6
and regular meeting of January 7, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
(recommendations to Council become effective only upon separate Council
action): Historic Preservation Commission - December 12. Historic
Preservation Commission - December 14. Iowa City Board of Adjustment -
December 11. Iowa City Human Rights Commission - November 26. Iowa City
Public Art Advisory Committee - November 7.
Recommendation: Adopt the Community Initiated Public Art
Application Procedure and Form
Parks and Recreation - December 11. Police Citizens Review Board:
November 12
Recommendation: Accept PCRB Reports on Complaint #02-03
and #02-04
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Class C Beer Permit for North Dodge HandiMart, 2545 N. Dodge
St.
Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $13,598,684.60 for
the period of November 1 through November 30, 2002, and disbursements in
the amount of $17,274,838.52 for the period of December 1 through
December 31,2002, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit.
Setting Hearings: RES. 03-22, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCOTT BOULEVARD LANDSCAPE - FIRST
AVENUE TO ROCHESTER AVENUE PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
RES. 03-23, INTENT TO CONVEY THE WEST ONE-HALF OF A TWENTY
FOOT WIDE BY SIXTY FEET LONG VACATED PORTION OF THE ALLEY
LOCATED BETWEEN 405 SOUTH SUMMIT STREET AND 338 SOUTH
GOVERNOR STREET TO PHYLLIS TUCKER, AND SETTING A PUBLIC
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HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR FEBRUARY 4, 2003. RES. 03-24,
INTENT TO CONVEY THE EAST ONE-HALF OF ATWENTY FOOT WIDE
BY SIXTY FEET LONG VACATED PORTION OF THE ALLEY LOCATED
BETWEEN 405 SOUTH SUMMIT STREET AND 338 SOUTH GOVERNOR
STREET TO SUE M. TRAVlS AND ANDREW D. ROBERTSON, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR FEBRUARY
4, 2003.
Resolutions: RES. 03-25, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
HIGHWAY 6 RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROJECT. RES. 03-26,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
RELEASE OF CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENTS REGARDING
WINDSOR RIDGE SUBDIVISION PARTS 16-20. RES. 03-27, ADJUSTMENT
OF CURRENT CITY BUDGET. RES. 03-28, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FREEDOM
SECURITY BANK, CORALVlLLE, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1112 WYLDE GREEN ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-29,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK AND TRUST, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 817 - 825 PEPPERWOOD LANE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 03-30, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK AND TRUST, IOWA CITY,
IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1406 SPRUCE STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Ventura Dominguez regarding Defamation Action.
Doris Houser regarding Nuisance Property Rules [staff response included].
Steve Haring regarding Anti War. Candace Peters regarding HUD Funding for
Persons Who are Homeless. Heidi Soethout (Youth Leadership Program)
regarding PATV Support. Evelyn Kral regarding Taxes. Ben Barnett regarding
Proposed Housing Code Amendments re Eviction of Tenants Who Commit
Crimes. John Gross regarding Skateboarders/Bicyclists. Patrick Macbren
regarding Revolt. Jeff Keyser regarding Revolt. Dog Park - Anne Burnside
(DogPACK -Dog Park Action Committee); Jill Jack; Irene Friend; Nyla
Logsden-Sackett; Jean Walker; Cherie Marvel; Ryan O'Leary; Howard and Jo
Hensch; Kim and Kevin Glenn; River Branch; Matthew Bognar; Michelle Acuff;
Sue Pearson; Lisa Schleisman; Jim Peters; Barbara Doherty; Reta Noblett-
Feld; Len Sandier, Lucy David, Hannah Sandier, Frances, Rocco, and Tucker;
Kathy Janz; Wendelin Guentner; Susan Emde; Jill DeYoung; Jan Weissmiller;
Katie Jumper; Maureen Delaney; Jennifer and Allan Berger; Jennifer Rundell;
Caitlin McKeman; Kara Logsden; Jennifer Baum; Karen Alatalo; Mark AIIgood;
Jim Harris; Rene Paine; Barbara Schwartz; Mary Adams; Verna Ehret;
Marcella David; Richard Borchard; Darlene Kaskie; Kathleen Kamerick; Diana
Cates; Denise Krutzfeldt; Andrea French; David Baldus; Liza Drahozal Pooley
and Murphy; Debra Sorosky; Patrick Naick; Melvin Sunshine; Stephanie
Barreiro; Jim Jacobson; Beth and Lilly Shields; Sarah Siemsen; Tina Miller
Woodsmall; Lindsey Eaves-Johnson; Anne Burnside; Deb Tiemens; Nicole
Scott; Sharon Koele; Barb Shubinski; Steve Branin and Jayne McQuillen; Lee
Brintle; Kathy Heilenman; Mike Larson; Kent and Kay Ackerson; Allison
McNeese; Sara Bright Braverman. Petition with 10 signatures regarding USA
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Patriot Act. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO
PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS on the West Side of the 600 Block of Normandy
Drive; Installation of a STOP Sign on the Elk's Club Driveway at the
Intersection with Foster Road. Patti Santangelo regarding January 11 Soup
Supper [distributed in January 9 Information Packet]. Bill Armstrong regarding
Patriot Act.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Senior Center Commission Member Charity Rowley updated Council on
activities at the Center. Rev. Chris Arch, Pastor of the Good News Bible Church,
read a statement prepared by Michael Mallie opposing the Roe versus Wade court
decision and signed by Rev. Arch; Rev. Gary Miller, Pastor of the Grace Fellowship
Church; Rev. Royce Phillips; Rev. John White, Pastor of the New Life Community
Church; Rev. Dr. John Wiers, Pastor of the Hope Evangelical Church; Rev. Marv
Feigenspan, Pastor of the Living Word Christian Fellowship; Rev. Brad Sherman,
Pastor of the Solid Rock Christian Church; Rev. Gene Lutzer, Pastor of the Journey
Church; Rev. Craig Holmes, Pastor of River Community Church; and Rev. Brooks
Simpson, Pastor of Grace Community Church. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Rev. Arch. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Patty
Santangelo, Johnson County Homeless Coalition Board, read a statement
advocating the economic development strategy for affordable housing in Iowa City.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Ms. Santangelo. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Jerry Hansen, 1239 Burns Avenue, thanked Council for
their support of Highway 6 green projects.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for February 4 on an ordinance
amending the Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-5) Plan for the
Peninsula Neighborhood. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating portions of Madison Street,
Davenport Street, and Bloomington Street rights-of-way, be given first vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance changing the zoning designation
from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (RS-
5/OSA) for (Lewis/Gordon) Hearthside Refuge, a 44ot, 5.6 acre subdivision located
at 1520 N. Dubuque Road, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating Lafayette Street located
west of Capitol Street, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the an ordinance vacating the east to west alley in
Block 27 of the Original Town Plat, located between Market and Bloomington Street
west of Dodge Street, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 03-4057, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER
6, ARTICLE K, THE SENSITIVE AREAS ORDINANCE, REGARDING
REQUIREMENTS FOR SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY REZONINGS AND
SENSITIVE AREAS SITE PLANS, be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Zach Carstensen. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa River Dam Renovation project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to
publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-31, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
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CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER DAM RENOVATION 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.
A public hearing was held on a lease agreement between the City of Iowa City
and Qwest for use of Iowa City Public Library space in the first floor alcove for a
telecommunications telephone pedestal in accordance herewith.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-32, APPROVING A LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND QWEST FOR USE OF
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY SPACE IN THE FIRST FLOOR ALCOVE FORA
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE PEDESTAL IN ACCORDANCE
HEREWITH.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of a single family home located at
145 South Westminster Street to a public housing program tenant.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-33, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE
OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 145 SOUTH WESTMINSTER STREET
TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 4, entitled "Alcoholic
Beverages," Chapter 5, "Prohibitions and Restrictions," to amend the prohibition on
serving two (2) servings of any alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer at any one time to any
one person to serving two (2) "containers" of any alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer at
any one time to any one person and to delete the exception for "private events," be
given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-34, AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCALLY KNOWN AS 426 BAYARD STREET,
WHICH IS A PUBLIC NUISANCE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ABATING THE
NUISANCE. The following individuals appeared: H. D. Hoover, 435 Bayard; and
Linda Dellsperger, 227 Magowan Ave. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Michael J. New, Jackie Blank, Linda Greene, and H.D. and
Myrene Hoover. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-35, ESTABLISHING A REVISED
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS.
The Mayor noted no applications had been received for the Airport
Commission for one appointment to fill a six-year term March 1, 2003- March 1,
2009; Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment for one appointment to fill an unexpired
term ending Becember 31,2003; Airport Zoning Commission for two appointments to
fill unexpired terms ending December 31,2003 and December 31,2005; Historic
Preservation Commission to fill one three 3 -year term, March 29, 2003 - March 29,
2006, for Woodlawn District Rep, and announced all would be readvertised.
Moved and seconded to appoint Stephen Buckman, 215 Amhurst Street, to
the Board of Appeals to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006; appoint
Paul Sueppel, 2103 Rochester Avenue, to the Historic Preservation Commission to
fill one At Large 3-year term ending March 29, 2003; reappoint Mark McCallum, 811
E College Street, to the Historic Preservation Commission to fill one appointment as
East College Street Rep for a three-year terms March 29, 2003 - March 29, 2006;
reappoint James Enloe, 1106 E. College Street to the Historic Preservation
Commission to fill one appointment as College Green Rep for a three-year terms
March 29, 2003 - March 29, 2006; appoint Alice Mathis, 1741 Gryn Drive, to the
Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1,2005; appoint
Kimberly Thrower, 63 Kennedy Parkway, and Saul Mekies, 2151 Abbey Lane, to the
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Telecommunications Commission to fill two three-year terms March 13, 2003 -
March 13, 2006. The Mayor declared the motion carried, Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Michael Maharry and Tim Weitzel regarding the Historic
Preservation Commission and John B. Hudson and William Homer regarding the
Telecommunications Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file
in the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
uDm~ed for publication - 1/28/03.
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
JANUARY 21, 2003
Iowa City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins,
Helling, Holecek, Karr, Franklin, Ream, Scott, Trueblood. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 03-10, Both Sides.
The Mayor and Council Member Pfab presented Outstanding Student Citizen
Awards to Longfellow Elementary: Nathan Giglierano, lan Stewart, Lauren Pfab.
Council Member Vanderhoef read the Mayor's proclamation for Women's
Right to Choose Day- January 22, Karen Kubby, Executive Director of Emma
Goldman Clinic, accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and or adopted
as amended and to delete from the consent calendar and defer to February 4, 2003,
item 4f(2) a resolution accepting the work for the Captain Irish Parkway Extension
(Phase II) and First Avenue Extension project:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of January 6
and regular meeting of January 7, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
(recommendations to Council become effective only upon separate Council
action): Historic Preservation Commission - December 12. Historic
Preservation Commission - December 14. Iowa City Board of Adjustment-
December 11. Iowa City Human Rights Commission - November 26. Iowa City
Public Art Advisory Committee - November 7.
Recommendation: Adopt the Community Initiated Public Art
Application Procedure and Form
Parks and Recreation - December 11. Police Citizens Review Board:
November 12
Recommendation: Accept PCRB Reports on Complaint t/02-03
and #02-04
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Class C Beer Permit for Nordstrom Oil Co., dba North Dodge
HandiMart, 2545 N. Dodge St.
Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $13,598,684.60 for
the period of November 1 through November 30, 2002, and disbursements in
the amount of $17,274,838.52 for the period of December 1 through
December 31,2002, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit.
Setting Hearings: RES. 03-22, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for
February 4 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCOTT BOULEVARD LANDSCAPE - FIRST
AVENUE TO ROCHESTER AVENUE PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
RES. 03-23, INTENT TO CONVEY THE WEST ONE-HALF OF A TWENTY
FOOT WIDE BY SIXTY FEET LONG VACATED PORTION OF THE ALLEY
LOCATED BETWEEN 405 SOUTH SUMMIT STREET AND 338 SOUTH
GOVERNOR STREET TO PHYLLIS TUCKER, AND SETTING A PUBLIC
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HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR FEBRUARY 4, 2003. RES. 03-24,
INTENT TO CONVEY THE EAST ONE-HALF OF A TWENTY FOOT WIDE
BY SIXTY FEET LONG VACATED PORTION OF THE ALLEY LOCATED
BETWEEN 405 SOUTH SUMMIT STREET AND 338 SOUTH GOVERNOR
STREET TO SUE M. TRAVIS AND ANDREW D. ROBERTSON, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR FEBRUARY
4, 2003.
Resolutions: RES. 03-25, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
HIGHWAY 6 RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROJECT. RES. 03-26,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
RELEASE OF CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENTS REGARDING
WINDSOR RIDGE SUBDIVISION PARTS 16-20. RES. 03-27, ADJUSTMENT
OF CURRENT CITY BUDGET to new state program areas. RES. 03-28,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND FREEDOM SECURITY BANK, CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1112 WYLDE GREEN ROAD, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 03-29, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK AND TRUST, IOWA CITY,
IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 817 - 825 PEPPERWOOD LANE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-30, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK AND
TRUST, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1406 SPRUCE
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Ventura Dominguez regarding Defamation Action.
Doris Houser regarding Nuisance Property Rules [staff response included].
Steve Haring regarding Anti War. Candace Peters regarding HUD Funding for
Persons Who are Homeless. Heidi Soethout (Youth Leadership Program)
regarding PATV Support. Evelyn Kral regarding Taxes. Ben Barnett regarding
Proposed Housing Code Amendments re Eviction of Tenants Who Commit
Crimes. John Gross regarding Skateboarders/Bicyclists. Patrick Macbren
regarding Revolt. Jeff Keyser regarding Revolt. Dog Park - Anne Burnside
(DogPACK -Dog Park Action Committee); Jill Jack; Irene Friend; Nyla
Logsden-Sackett; Jean Walker; Cherie Marvel; Ryan O'Leary; Howard and Jo
Hensch; Klm and Kevin Glenn; River Branch; Matthew Bognar; Michelle Acuff;
Sue Pearson; Lisa Schleisman; Jim Peters; Barbara Doherty; Reta Noblett-
Feld; Len Sandier, Lucy David, Hannah Sandier, Frances, Rocco, and Tucker;
Kathy Janz; Wendelin Guentner; Susan Emde; Jill DeYoung; Jan Weissmiller;
Katie Jumper; Maureen Delaney; Jennifer and Allan Berger; Jennifer Rundell;
Caitlin McKernan; Kara Logsden; Jennifer Baum; Karen Alatalo; Mark AIIgood;
Jim Harris; Rene Paine; Barbara Schwartz; Mary Adams; Verna Ehret;
Marcella David; Richard Borchard; Darlene Kaskie; Kathleen Kamerick; Diana
Cates; Denise Krutzfeldt; Andrea French; David Baldus; Liza Drahozal Pooley
and Murphy; Debra Sorosky; Patrick Naick; Melvin Sunshine; Stephanie
Barreiro; Jim Jacobson; Beth and Lilly Shields; Sarah Siemsen; Tina Miller
Woodsmall; Lindsey Eaves-Johnson; Anne Burnside; Deb Tiemens; Nicole
Scott; Sharon Koele; Barb Shubinski; Steve Branin and Jayne McQuillen; Lee
Brintle; Kathy Heilenman; Mike Larson; Kent and Kay Ackerson; Allison
McNeese; Sara Bright Braverman. Petition with 10 signatures regarding USA
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Patriot Act. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO
PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS on the West Side of the 600 Block of Normandy
Drive; Installation of a STOP Sign on the Elk's Club Driveway at the
Intersection with Foster Road. Patti Santangelo regarding January 11 Soup
Supper [distributed in January 9 Information Packet]. Bill Armstrong regarding
Patriot Act.
Council Member Kanner noted a number of letters received from dog (park)
advocates). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Senior Center Commission Member Charity Rowley updated Council on
activities at the Center. Rev. Chris Arch, Pastor of the Good News Bible Church,
read a statement prepared by Michael Mallie opposing the Roe versus Wade court
decision and signed by Rev. Arch; Rev. Gary Miller, Pastor of the Grace Fellowship
Church; Rev. Royce Phillips; Rev. John White, Pastor of the New Life Community
Church; Rev. Dr. John Wiers, Pastor of the Hope Evangelical Church; Rev. Marv
Feigenspan, Pastor of the Living Word Christian Fellowship; Rev. Brad Sherman,
Pastor of the Solid Rock Christian Church; Rev. Gene Lutzer, Pastor of the Journey
Church; Rev. Craig Holmes, Pastor of River Community Church; and Rev. Brooks
Simpson, Pastor of Grace Community Church. Moved by Pfab, seconded by
O'Donnell to accept correspondence from Rev. Arch. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Patty Santangelo,
Johnson County Homeless Coalition Board, read a statement advocating the
economic development strategy for affordable housing in Iowa City. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to accept correspondence from Ms. Santangelo. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Jerry Hansen, 1239 Burns Avenue, thanked Council for their support of Highway 6
green projects.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for
February 4 on an ordinance amending the Planned Development Housing Overlay
(OPDH-5) Plan for the Peninsula Neighborhood. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by P. fab, that the ordinance vacating portions
of Madison Street, Davenport Street, and Bloomington Street rights-of-way
(University), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, that the ordinance changing the
zoning designation from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to Sensitive
Areas Overlay (RS-5/OSA) for (Lewis/Gordon) Hearthside Refuge, a 4-lot, 5.6 acre
subdivision located at 1520 N. Dubuque Road, be given second vote. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance vacating
Lafayette Street located (City Carton) west of Capitol Street, be given second vote.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the an ordinance vacating
the east to west alley in Block 27 of the Original Town Plat, located between Market
and Bloomington Street west of Dodge Street (Mercy Hospital), be given second
vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll
call vote. Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Pfab,
Kanner. Absent: None.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 03-4057,
AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE K, THE SENSITIVE AREAS
ORDINANCE, REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY
REZONINGS AND SENSITIVE AREAS SITE PLANS, be passed and adopted. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call
vote. Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Nays: Kanner.
Pfab. Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to accept
correspondence from Zach Carstensen. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council members present.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa River Dam Renovation 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. Mayor
Pro tern Vanderhoef clarified that additional funding for the for the project would
come from GO bonds.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 03-31, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER DAM RENOVATION 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. In response to Council Member
Kanner, the City Manager stated a memo clarifying the funding would be added to
the project file in the City Clerk's office. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a lease agreement between the City of Iowa City
and Qwest for use of Iowa City Public Library space in the first floor alcove for a
telecommunications telephone pedestal in accordance herewith. No one appeared.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 03-32, APPROVING
A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND QWEST FOR
USE OF IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY SPACE IN THE FIRST FLOOR ALCOVE
FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE PEDESTAL IN ACCORDANCE
HEREWITH. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of a single family home located at
145 South Westminster Street to a public housing program tenant. No one appeared.
Moved by Wilbum, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 03-33,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 145
SOUTH WESTMINSTER STREET TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending
Title 4, entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," Chapter 5, "Prohibitions and Restrictions," to
amend the prohibition on serving two (2) servings of any alcoholic liquor, wine, or
beer at any one time to any one person to serving two (2) "containers" of any
alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer at any one time to any one person and to delete the
exception for "private events," be given second vote. Council Member O'Donnell
stated he had voted against the earlier ordinance but would be supporting this for
purposes of clarification. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 03-34, AUTHORIZING
THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCALLY KNOWN AS 426 BAYARD STREET,
WHICH IS A PUBLIC NUISANCE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ABATING THE
NUISANCE. The following individuals appeared: H. D. Hoover, 435 Bayard; and
Linda Dellsperger, 227 Magowan Ave. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to
accept correspondence from Michael J. New, Jackie Blank, Linda Greene, and H.D.
and Myrene Hoover. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 03-35,
ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS
AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
The Mayor noted no applications had been received for the Airport
Commission for one appointment to fill a six-year term March 1,2003 - March 1,
2009; Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment for one appointment to fill an unexpired
term ending December 31,2003; Airport Zoning Commission for two appointments to
fill unexpired terms ending December 31,2003 and December 31,2005; Historic
Preservation Commission to fill one three 3 -year term, March 29, 2003 - March 29,
2006, for Woodlawn District Rep, and announced all would be readvertised.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to appoint Stephen Buckman,
215 Amhurst Street, to the Board of Appeals to fill an unexpired term ending
December 31, 2006;. appoint Paul Sueppel, 2103 Rochester Avenue, to the Historic
Preservation Commission to fill one At Large 3-year term ending March 29, 2003;.
reappoint Mark McCallum, 811 E College Street, to the Historic Preservation
Commission to fill one appointment as East College Street Rep for a three-year
terms March 29, 2003 - March 29, 2006; reappoint James Enloe, 1106 E. College
Street to the Historic Preservation Commission to fill one appointment as College
Green Rep for a three-year terms March 29, 2003 - March 29, 2006; appoint Alice
Mathis, 1741 Gryn Drive, to the Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term
ending January 1, 2005; appoint Kimberly Thrower, 63 Kennedy Parkway, and Saul
Mekies, 2151 Abbey Lane, to the Telecommunications Commission to fill two three-
year terms March 13, 2003 - March 13, 2006. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell,
seconded by Pfab, to accept correspondence from Michael Maharry and Tim Weitzel
regarding the Historic Preservation Commission and John B. Hudson and William
Horner regarding the Telecommunications Commission. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council revised their meeting schedule to one meeting in March, a combined
work session and formal on the 11th. Next meetings would be April 7 and 8, and
April 21 and 2. Regular schedule resumes May 5 and 6. City Clerk will distribute
revised schedule in the next information packet.
Council Member O'Donnell reminded Council of the joint meeting scheduled at
4:00 PM, January 22, at the County Administration Building. Council Member
Kanner stated he had requested regional fire issues be an item for discussion at that
meeting, and would be distributing copies of Fire Chief Rocca's memo.
Council Member Kanner reported on his attendance at the peace rally, antiwar
protest, in Washington, D.C. the previous week-end; noted correspondence received
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regarding opposing the Patriot Act; and noted the observance of Martin Luther King
Day.
In response to Mayor Lehman, the City Manager stated the employee
recognition event was scheduled for late February.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 8:00 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,.7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk