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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 18, 2003
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Matthews, Franklin, Karr, Kopping, O'Malley, Scott, Gannon. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 03-19, Both Sides; Tape 03-20, Both Sides; Tape
03-21, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed: Breath of Fresh Air Month - March 2003, Dr. Beth
Ballinger, Spokesperson for CAFE (Clean Air For Everyone) and Stephanie Castillo
Tobacco Project Coordinator accepting; National Nutrition Month, Sheila Wright, Vice
President HADDA and Jo Ann Miller, Treasurer, accepting; Special Olympics Month,
Joyce Rossi, Board of Directors, accepting. Also in attendance were athletes Kristin
Watkins, Tina Davis. Nathalia Fahl, Randy Noel, Sarah Parker, Eliana Friedman,
Mallory Earnest, Mary Ruth Arsendorf, Janet Leonard, and Coach John Meskimen.
Merit Electric sponsor representatives present were Jane Bragg and Katie Lammers.
The Mayor presented the State of the City Message.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for regular meeting of February 4,
as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
(recommendations to Council become effective only upon separate Council
action). Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board - December 4. Iowa
City Telecommunications Commission - November 25
Recommendations: Accept the settlement agreement with Mediacom.
as written. Renew the contract with PATV as revised.
Planning and Zoning Commission - January 16. Public Art Advisory
Committee - December 12.
Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $16,358,911.02 for
the period of January 1 through January 31,2003, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Special Class C Liquor License for EKSY, Ltd. dba Seoul Garden, 415
S. Gilbert Street. Renewals: Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-
Vee Food & Drugstore #1 & Regal Liquor, 172OWaterfront Dr. Class C Beer
Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore #1 & Regal
Liquor, 1720 Waterfront Dr. Class B Wine Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee
Food & Drugstore #1 & Regal Liquor, 1720 Waterfront Dr. Class E Liquor
License for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market
Street. Class C Liquor License for One Poor Student, Inc., dba One-Eyed
Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St. Class C Liquor License for El Ranchero, Inc., dba
El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr. Class C Liquor
License for Jay, Inc., dba Press Box, 1920 Keokuk St. (Letter from Johnson
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County Attorney in Council packet.) Special Class C Liquor License for
Devotay, Inc., dba Devotay, 117 N. Linn St. Res. 03-56, TO ISSUE DANCE
PERMITS to One Poor Student, Inc., dba One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton
St and Jay, inc., dba Press Box, 1920 Keokuk St.
Resolutions: RES. 03-57, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN
APPLICATION FOR DE-ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNED
BY THE ALLIANT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY A.K.A. CEDAR RAPIDS
AND IOWA CITY RAILWAY COMPANY FROM THE CITY OF HILLS. RES.
03-58, 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 1109 FIFTH AVENUE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Candace Peters (JC Local Homeless Coordinating
Board) regarding Interest Rate Policy for CDBG/HOME Funded
Homeownership Projects. 21 Entrance to Bars: Josh McGrath, Judy
Polumbaum, Brad Phillips, Karen Christiansen, Steve Winkler, Al and Betty
Thomas, Margie Ebert, Jennifer Sorem, Michael Crane, Marc Light, Jim
Clayton. Rod Sullivan regarding Johnson County Democratic Party
Resolution. Marc Moen (The Moen Group) regarding Offer to Purchase
Vacant Lot between the old Campus Amoco Station and the Mill. Bob Kelly
(Eagle Food Centers, Inc) regarding Eagle Food Market. Richard Knoedel and
Marva Abel regarding Dog Park. Saul Mekies regarding appointment to
Telecommunications Commission. Tom Thrams regarding Water [staff
response included]. Anti War/Peace Resolution: Chivy Sok, Maureen Connolly
(Iowa City for Peace Resolution Campaign) including petition signed by 123
individuals (all available for review in the City Clerk's Office), Peg Bouska, Bob
Welsh, Julia Daugherty, Felicia Lavallee, Douglas Spitz Sr. and Nellie Spitz,
Carolyn Zaiser, Burns Weston, Rock Williams, Tom Slockett, Dennis
Kowalski, Tom Carsner, Maureen McCue, John Rachow, Mark and Carol
Ramsey, Hanna B. Weston, Garry & Betsy Klein, Michael, Marchman, Ann
Stromquist, David Banash, Sarah Wheelock, John Harper, Stephen Vlastos,
Todd Crites, Carol Adderley, Mary Depew, Jill Levin, Jean Walker, Benn
Dunnington, Jean, Hagen, Kim Marra, Kelly C. McLaughlin, Cevile and Rudolf
Kuenzli, Jane Dohrmann, Megan Knight, Anjali Khosla, Wally Plahutnik,
Joannes R. Pool, John F. Wilson, Rod Sullivan, Lolly Eggers, Richard
Greenwood, Holly Hart, Caroline Dieterle, Steve Dillion, Natasa Durovicova,
Leah Williams, Liz Va Deusen. Nuisance Rental Property Ordinance: Don
Goedken, Bruce Justman, Jeff Dell, Tod Cahill, Dale Yoder, Donald Lacina,
David Persinger, Gary Hughes, Todd Kratz, G.H. Haptson, Duane Bolton,
Michael Camp, Bill and Donna Launspach, Greg Ohler, William Gerhard,
Steve Droll, Janelle and Rocco Wagner, LeRoy Duwa, Jeffry and Beverly
Rodgers, Drew Dillman, J Roffman, Ruth Barnhart, George Frohwein, Jimbo
Jensen, Dolores Pence, Robert Foster, John Kammermeyer, Dorothy and
Jerrie Rogers, Ken Klein, Leo Zeithamel, John Pierce, Lou Sonthwick,
Kimblery Lash, Beverly Spencer, Glen Brewer, Richard Perkins, Mary
Lovetinsky, H. Clare Wicks, John Arthur, Tim Lehman, Jack Schneider, Barry
Dalton, Ginny and Ken Rew, Patricia Dohrer, S & H Properties, Robert Bitter,
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Jeff and Susan Miller, Virginia Melroy, Jim Spratt, Harvey Miller, Kevin
Houlahan, Aleda Kroeze Feuerbach, Claudia Broudt, Rod Sullivan, Alfred
Carr, Tom Mar[in, William Peak, Dean Shannon, Alice Hooten, Donna Vitosh,
Sherry Duffey, Court Hill Condo Association, Patti Marolf, Tim Wolfe, Jerry
Bartachek, M.A. Dennis, Ahbas Rezayazdi, Richard Brooker, Paula Hinzman,
Tom Bockenstedt, Duane Means, Kevin Houlahan, Dorothy Bell, Joan Smith,
Carole Slaymaker, Rich Mason, Paul Launspard, Nila Haug. Letter with 16
signatures (all available for review in the City Clerk's Office), Letter with 55
signatures (all available for review in the City Clerk's Office). JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of Two Bus Stop Signs on Rohret
Road and Cae Drive.
Atty. Jay Honohan, representing City of Hills, responded to questions from Council
Member Kanner concerning the resolution authorizing the de-annexation of certain
property. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
The following individuals appeared regarding anti war/peace resolution:
Darrell Yeaney; Burns Weston, 2 Woodland Heights, NE; Dorothy Paul, 608 Larch
Lane; Rev. Dee Lundberg, Faith United Church of Christ, 1625 DeForest Ave.;
Robert Dotzel, Pastor of Lutheran Campus Ministry, 2710 E. Court St.; Shams
Ghoneim, coordinator of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, 1104 Wylde Green Rd.;
Maureen Connolly, Medical Director Free Medical Clinic and coordinator of the Iowa
Physicians for Social Responsibility, 1313 Grissel PI.; Katy Hansen, Executive
Director for the Iowa United Nations Association, 1203 Cambria Ct.; Tareq Abuissa,
fifth grade student at Shimek Elementary; Carson Bodnarek, sixth grade student at
Shimek Elementary. (Additional comments were received later in the meeting.)
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for March 11
regarding an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Article M, Accessory Uses and
Buildings to change the requirements for childcare homes. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
March 11 on an ordinance rezoning 2.8 acres from Factory Built Housing Residential
(RFBH) to Planned Development Housing Overlay 12 (OPDH-12) and an OPDH plan
for Saddlebrook Addition Part 2 located on the east side of Heinz Road east of
Paddock Boulevard. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
March 11 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from CB-2, Central
Business Service Zone to CB-5, Central Business Support Zone(Hanick) for Block 67
of the Original Town Plat, excepting the 6,000 square foot proper[y at 130 North
Dubuque Street. Council Member Kanner encouraged public review and input on
historic preservation and neighborhood impact issues at the public hearing. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
March 11 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from CB-2, Central
Business Service Zone to CB-5, Central Business Support Zone (Hanick), for a
6,000 square foot property at 130 North Dubuque Street. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 1.6 acres from
Community Commercial (CC-2) to Public (P) for property located at 1828 Lower
Muscatine Road. Council Member Vanderhoef stated the property was the former
Hardee's and purchased by Kirkwood Community College. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan
to include the updated JCCOG Arterial Street Plan. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending
the Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-5) Plan for the Peninsula
Neighborhood by Amending the Peninsula Neighborhood Code, be given first 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. 03-4062, VACATING
PORTIONS OF MADISON STREET, DAVENPORT STREET, AND BLOOMINGTON
STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY (University of Iowa), be passed and adopted. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to defer indefinitely the resolution
approving final plat of Ruppert Hills, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to March 11 a resolution
approving final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part 17A, Iowa City, Iowa The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held 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. City Manager Atkins presented information on the budget. The following
individuals appeared: Kevin Boyd, Parks & Recreation Commission; Sarah Walz,
Parks & Recreation Commission; Melvin Dvorsky; Bob Welsh, 84 Penfro Dr.; Holly
Berkowitz; and Steven Nelson, 1033 Sandusky Dr. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded
by Pfab, to accept correspondence from Matt Pacha, David Robertson. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the 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
water service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on the City's intent to proceed with and authorizing
the acquisition of property rights for the Scott Park Trunk Sanitary Sewer project.
Glenn Siders, Southgate Development Company, appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 03-59,
DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE SCOTT PARK TRUNK
SANITARY SEWER PROJECT. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1,
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with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Champion, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the 2003 Handrail Replacement 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 03-60, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2003 HANDRAIL REPLACEMENT 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 plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Mormon Trek Boulevard Extension project
and directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 03-61,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD
EXTENSION PROJECT AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with
the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilbum, 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 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, to accept correspondence
from Jim Spratt. The Mayor declared motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Council Member Vanderhoef requested that a response be
addressed to Mr. Spratt.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-62,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA
PROJECT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE BOARD OF REGENTS
OF THE STATE OF IOWA. Council Member Vanderhoef noted the cost sharing for
the project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 03-63,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AN AGREEMENT
FOR SERVICES OF CONSULTANT REGARDING A JOINT STUDY OF
FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AND AUTHORIZING THE
IOWA ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES TO SERVE AS AGENT FOR THE
AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES. Asst. City Atty. Matthews present for discussion.
The following individuals appeared: Larry Baker, Citizens for Public Power, 1217
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Rochester Ave.; Bob EIliott, 1108 Dover St.; Terry Smith, Manager of Operations for
MidAmerican Energy, 2220 Balsam Ct.; Mike Kriegermeier, Business Manager Local
109, 6051 Beverly Rd. (CR); Mark Douglas, President of Iowa Utility Association,
4804 Cedar Dr. (WDM); Jim Larew, 228 Wolf Ave.; and Susan Frey, representing
MidAmerican Energy Company, 816 River St. 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by
Pfab, to accept correspondence from: Petition signed by 57 individuals, Letter signed
by 40 individuals, letters from: Ray Ellefson, Chuck A. Johnson, Thomas J. Howsare,
Larry F. Shaw, Vicki Nelson, John Fueling, Mark Grell, William E. Courtney, Carol
Spazoni and Saul Mekies, James Aipperspach, Mike Kriegermeier, Donald R.
Ashmore, Juanita F. Dalton, Kay Ellefson, Mark Douglas, Dick Beck, Brian Phelps,
Joseph S. Parrish, Terry Hora, Robert S. Lehman, Terry and Cynthia Smith, and
Brian J. Smith, Thomas R. Scott.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 03-64,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY
HEIGHTS, IOWA. Council Member Kanner noted it was a good step for regional
efforts and saved University Heights money. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to March 11, a
resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to
attest a contract for construction of the Iowa River Dam Renovation project. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to approve a tentative
agreement between the Police Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City and the
City of Iowa City. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Candace Peters, Mecca, 430 Southgate, appeared as Chairperson of the
Board of the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board concerning the
interest policy for the CDBG HOME funded ownership; and thanking the City for their
support to reinstate HUD funds. The following individuals appeared regarding anti
war/peace resolution: Anjali Khosla, Campaign Against War at the University of Iowa;
Miriam Timmer-Hackert, 647 Emerald St.; Mary Tiedeman, 624 S. Clinton St.; Holly
Berkowitz; Ralph Knudson, MD, 861 Normandy Dr.; Garry Klein, 628-2nd Ave.; Kyle
Lesline; Alisa Meggitt, 5/6 Grade Teacher in the ICCSD; Karly Whitaker, 630 S.
Governor; Elena Perkhounkova, 1408 Keokuk St.; Newman Abuissa; Jim
Throgmor[on, 1020 Church St.; and Holly Berkowitz. Moved by Pfab, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Dorothy Paul and Alisa Meggitt. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to appoint Randy Hartwig,
1325 Ashley Drive, to the Airport Commission to fill a six-year term March 1,2003 -
March 1,2009. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
The Mayor noted no applications had been received for the Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2003; Airport
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Zoning Commission to fill two unexpired terms ending December 31,2003 and
December 31,2005; Historic Preservation Commission for a Woodlawn District Rep
to fill a three-year term March 29, 2003 - March 29, 2006, and announced all would
be readvertised.
Council Member Champion suggested the Council consider a pro peaceful
resolution rather than the anti war resolution currently proposed. Council Members
Pfab and Kanner agreed with the suggestion, and in accordance with Council policy,
(upon request of three Council Members an item may be placed on a work session
or formal agenda) the item will be placed on the March 11 work session agenda.
Council Member Wilburn stated his reasons for not supporting formal action
on the request for consideration of an anti war resolution.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted a state bill being considered on park
impact fees, asked for consideration of an amendment to the City's neighborhood
open space plan providing that money could be used for acquisition and
development of neighborhood parks. Majority of Council agreed to discuss the matter
after the bill is passed or at the conclusion of the current legislative session.
Council Member Pfab stated he would be traveling to Des Moines to visit with
State Legislators on February 19 with a group of senior citizens and encouraged
people to call him with comments prior to his visit.
Council Member Vanderhoef stated she had intended to report on Legislative
Day but due to the lateness of the meeting would wait for another time.
Council Member Kanner noted appreciation for remarks made by Mayor
Lehman during his State of the City address on gasoline and traveled miles statistics,
but raised concerns with increased traffic with expansion of roads, noting building
roads was not the answer; thanked city services for taking water service from the
private sector, shared his interest to pursue municipalization rather than privatization
in most instances, and added to Bob Haug's comments reported by MidAmerican
during discussion of the municipal power study, clarifying that the City of Sheldon
was a different size community than Iowa City and was at overcapacity, and Iowa
City is currently undercapacity; relative to the request for consideration of an anti war
resolution stated the ultimate goal was peace but there were national issues the
Council has taken a stand on such as promoting AMTRAK and a stricter bottle bill for
the State; asked for Council consideration of a resolution against the Patriot Act; and
reported that one issue discussed at Legislative Day was proposed bill doing away
with new municipal electric franchises, and that the League was looking out for
people power issues.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 10:40 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/~.,,¢11 Council Members pr,e,e~ent.
Ernest W. Lehman~ ~layor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/4/03
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 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 and seconded 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 Bob's Your Uncle, 749 Mormon Trek
Blvd. Outdoor Service Area for Bob's Your Uncle, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.
Class C Liquor License for R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. Outdoor Service Area for
R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. Class C Liquor License for Bo-James, 118 E.
Washington St. Class C Liquor License for It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S.
Dubuque St. Outdoor Service Area for It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S.
Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E.
Washington St. Class C Liquor License Mike's Tap, 122 Wright St. Class C
Liquor License for Malone's Irish Pub, 121 Iowa Ave. RES. 03-36, TO ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT for R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St.; It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125
S. Dubuque St.; and Malone's Irish Pub, 121 Iowa Ave.
Setting Hearings: RES. 03-37, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2003 HANDRAIL
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,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING 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
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February 4, 2003
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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 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 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 wi~h 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' Asseciation)
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
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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/Coraiville 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried as amended.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-49, APPROVING RESTRICTIONS
AND COVENANTS FOR THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION
AND NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION PART TWO, A
RESUBDIVISlON OF LOTS 1-4 OF NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
SUBDIVISION, A/K/A AVIATION COMMERCE PARK AND THE NORTH
COMMERCIAL AREA.
Dorothy Paul, 608 Larch Lane, appeared and requested Council consideration
of a resolution against the war in Iraq. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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 and seconded to set a public hearing for February 18 on an ordinance
rezoning 1.6 acres from Community Commercial (CC-2) to Public (P) for property
located at 1828 Lower Muscatine Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating portions of Madison Street,
Davenport Street, and Bloomington Street rights-of-way, be given second vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 03-4058, VACATING LAFAYETTE STREET
LOCATED WEST OF CAPITOL STREET, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to move Item 6g, vacating the east-to west alley in
Block 27 of the Original Town plat located between Market and Bloomington Street
west of Dodge Street to after Item 10. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 03-4059, CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, RS-5, TO
SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY, RS-5/OSA FOR HEARTHSIDE REFUGE, A 4-LOT,
5.6 ACRE SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 1520 N. DUBUQUE ROAD, be passed and
adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-50, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
HEARTHSIDE REFUGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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
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February 4, 2003
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bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place
for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-51, 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.
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
between 405 South Summit Street and 338 South Governor Street to Phyllis Tucker.
Phyllis Tucker, 3425 S. Jamie Lane, appeared and requested deferral. Moved and
seconded to continue public hearing to March 11. The Mayor declared motion
carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
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 and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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 and
seconded to accept correspondence from Thomas H. Gelman. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-52, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE
OF THE PLATTED ALLEY IN BLOCK 27, ORIGINAL TOWN, IOWA CITY, IOWA,
TO MERCY HOSPITAL. Moved and seconded to amend the purchase dollar amount
from $'1 to $'15,000. Moved and seconded to call the question. The Mayor declared
the motion calling the question carried. The Mayor declared the motion to amend
carried.
Moved and seconded 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, be passed
and 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.
Moved and seconded 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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Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to approve a tentative agreement between the Iowa City
Association of Professional Firefighters, IAFF, AFL-CIO, Local 610, and the City of
Iowa City. 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:20 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. K:rr, City C, lerk ~
Su~~,bm i'~?t~ u~lic~~
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
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, Wilbum. 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 Caf6, Inc., dba
Bob's Your Uncle, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd. Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City
Westside Caf6, 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 &
Marry 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 HANDRAIL
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 18 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. Chadie 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;
th
and questioned a response to the Jaycees for funding for the 4 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 RESUBDIVISION 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 HEARTHSIDE 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 HEARTHSIDE 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 Connor 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 13yrne 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, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk