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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 22, 2003
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center, Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Nasby, O'Malley, Cate, Boothroy Grosvenor,
Klingaman. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 03-32, Side 2; Tape 03-35, Both
Sides; Tape 03-36, Both Sides, Tape 03-37, Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed: Arbor Day -April 25, Terry Robinson, City Forester,
accepting; Volunteer Week - April 27 - May 3, Janie Jeffries (VAN) Volunteer Adm.
Network, accepting; Historic Preservation Week - May 5-12.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Weber
Elementary students: Natalie Manhica, Katie Monson, Jake Zubrod.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meetings of April 7 and
April 8, 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): Iowa City Board of Adjustment ~ March 12. Historic Preservation
Commission - March 13. Planning and Zoning Commission - March 20. Police
Citizens Review Board - March 11. Police Citizens Review Board - March 24.
Public Art Advisory Committee - March 6.
Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $12,703,919.21 for
the period of March 1 through March 31,2003, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class E Liquor License for Liquor House, Ltd., dba Liquor House, 326 S.
Clinton St. Class B Wine Permit for Liquor House, Ltd., dba Liquor House,
326 S. Clinton St. Class C Beer Permit for Liquor House, Ltd., dba Liquor
House, 326 S. Clinton St. Outdoor Service Area for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo James,
118 E. Washington St. Renewals: Class C Liquor License for Ambiance, LLC,
dba Lark Restaurant, 1069 Hwy. 1 West. Class C Liquor License for Iowa City
Lodge #590 B.P.O Elks dba B.P.O. Elks #590, 637 Foster Road. Class B Beer
Permit for M & T Investments, Inc., dba Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream
Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License for G M D, Inc., dba
Parthenon, 320 E. Burlington St. (Correspondence included in Council
packet.) Class A Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge #1096 Loyal Order of
Moose, dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Flwy. 6 East. Special
Class C Liquor License for Little Donkeys, Inc., dba Panchero's, 32 S. Clinton
St. Special Class C Liquor License for Freshmex Iowa City, LLC, dba
Panchero's Mexican Grill, 965 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Liquor License for
Sam's Pizza lC, Inc., dba Sam's Pizza lC, Inc., 321 S. Gilbert St. Class C
Liquor License for Daverse II, Inc., dba College Street Billiard Club, 114-116
E. College St. RES. 03-110, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Iowa City
Lodge #1096 Loyal Order of Moose, dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096,
3151 Hwy. 6 East.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 03-111, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR MAY 6 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
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ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2003 ASPHALT
RESURFACING 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. 03-112,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED 421 CRESTVIEW AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 03-113, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED 336 DOUGLASS COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 03-114, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND US BANK, N.A., OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED 1541 DICKENSON LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Mark Edwards regarding Building Blocks to
Employment Seminar. Daniel Bruns regarding Mayor's Youth. Mary Prohaska
regarding Saving the Old Capitol Mall. Mel Sunshine regarding Non Residents
Speaking at Council Meetings. Kay Preston regarding Handicap Parking
Regulations. Pedro Alvarez regarding Nicaragua. Susan Frye regarding
MidAmerican Energy Company Iowa Residential Electric Rates. Catherine
Woodman regarding Dog Park. Doug Schillinger regarding Traffic Speed on
Friendship St. Pat Guard (lC Area Chamber of Commerce) regarding Retail
and Food Service. Marie Wilson regarding Preferential Treatment in Leaf
Pick-Up [Staff response included]. Greg Duethman regarding Old Capitol
Criterium. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of a
Commercial Vehicle Loading Zone on the North Side of the Alley Located
between Linn Street and the Ped Mall.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Tom Padley, Mid American Energy Co., provided information on the wind farm
project and proposed electric rate freeze. Brandon Ross appeared regarding lawn
chemicals. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from
Mr. Ross. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Nick Herbold, 319 E. Court St., requested Council move up items
#15 and #17 on the agenda. Sandy Kunde, Business and Professional Women of
Iowa City, thanked Council for the Equal Pay Day proclamation on the April 8
agenda. Dawn Mueller, 1220 Village Road, reviewed activities planned for Sexual
Assault Awareness Month; and wind power issues, noting her attendance at the
Wind Power Conference in May. Ann Bovbjerg, Planning and Zoning Chairperson,
thanked Council for acknowledging the recommendation of the Commission to look
at improvements on North Dubuque Street sooner rather than later. Karen Pease,
810 Benton Dr., regarding placement of controversial items late on the agenda.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for May
6 on a resolution amending the South Central District Plan to change the future land
use designation from Office Park / Commercial to Intensive or Highway Commercial
for property generally located east of Mormon Trek Boulevard extended. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for May 6
on a resolution annexing approximately 150 acres of property generally located east
of Highway 218, west of the Iowa City Airport, and both north and south of Highway
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1. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for May
6 on an ordinance rezoning approximately 6.1 acres from County RS, Suburban
Residential, to C1-1, Intensive Commercial for property located west of Dane Road,
east of Mormon Trek Boulevard extended. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for May 6
on an ordinance rezoning approximately 144 acres from County CH, C2, R1A, RS &
A1 to P, Public, CH-l, Highway Commercial, and ID-RS, Suburban Residential, for
property generally located east of Highway 218, west of the Iowa City Airport, and
both north and south of Highway 1. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
from High Density Single Family / Sensitive Area Overlay (RS-12/OSA) to Planned
Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-12/OSA) for 2.12 acres (Pine Ridge) of
property located at the southeast corner of Meadow Ridge Lane and north Dubuque
Street. The following individuals appeared: Atty. Dean Spina, CJ's Construction;
Corey Hodapp, CJ's Construction; Mike Cardane, 1949 Meadow Ridge Dr.; and John
Rimmert, Meadow Ridge Lane. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to accept
correspondence from Melinda Bricker, Rodney Hanze, Christopher and Amy
Hamdorf. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance combining the Longfellow Historic
District and the Moffitt Cottage Historic District into one historic district named the
Longfellow Historic District. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first
consideration and vote be waived and that ordinance to amend an existing Planned
Development Housing Plan (OPDH-8) to allow a 64-unit residential development for
lot 255 of Windsor Ridge, Part Twelve located at the intersection of Court Street and
Arlington Drive, be given second vote for consideration at this time. The Mayor
declared the motion defeated, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent:
None. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be given
first vote. ']'he Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of
roll call vote. Ayes: Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion.
Nays: Pfab. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from John Moreland.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Council Member Vanderhoef left meeting due to a conflict of interest on the
next four items.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance to rezone from
Neighborhood Conservation Residential (RNC-12 & RNC-20), High Density
Multifamily Residential (RM-44) and Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-
8) to Conservation District Overlay (RNC-12/OCD, RNC-20/OCD, RM-44/OCD & RS-
8/OCD) for the designation of the College Hill Conservation District within the College
Hill Neighborhood, be given first vote. The following individuals appeared: Mike
Brennan, Longfellow Neighborhood; Lisa Schintler, 1033 E. Burlington St. PCD
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Director Franklin appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Kanner, to defer consideration of the ordinance until
May 6. The Mayor declared the motion to defer defeated, 2/4, with the following
division of votes: Ayes: Kanner, Pfab. Nays: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Wilburn. The Mayor declared the motion on first consideration carried, 4/2, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion. Nays: Pfab, Kanner. Abstaining: Vanderhoef.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance changing the
zoning designation from Neighborhood Conservation Residential, (RNC-12), to
Overlay Historic Preservation, (OHP/RNC-12), designating the property located at 30
South Governor Street an Iowa City Historic Landmark, be given first vote.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef abstaining. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance changing the
zoning designation from Neighborhood Conservation Residential, (RNC-20), to
Overlay Historic Preservation, (OHP/RNC-20), designating the property at 802
Washington Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark, be given first vote. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, that the ordinance changing the
zoning designation from Neighborhood Conservation Residential, (RNC-20), to
Overlay Historic Preservation, (IHP/RNC-20), designating the property at 726 Iowa
Avenue as an Iowa City Historic Landmark, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Council Member Vanderhoef returned to the meeting.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
from CB-2, Central Business Service Zone to CB-5, Central Business Support Zone
for Block 67 (Hanick) of the Original Town Plat, excepting the 6,000 square foot
property at 130 North Dubuque Street. The following individuals appeared: Kevin
Hanick, on behalf of the owner Patricia Lenoch; and Atty. Bob Downer, representing
Wesley Foundation. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by
Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to continue public hearing to May 6. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to defer to May 6 the ordinance
changing the zoning designation from CB-2, Central Business Service Zone to CB-5,
Central Business Support Zone for Block 67 (Hanick) of the Original Town Plat,
excepting the 6,000 square foot property at 130 North Dubuque Street. Kevin
Hanick, representing owner Patricia Lenoch, appeared. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion,
Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef. Nays: Wiiburn. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning
designation from CB-2, Central Business Service Zone to CB-5, Central Business
Support Zone, for a 6,000 square foot property (Hanick) at 130 North Dubuque
Street. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to continue public hearing to
May 6. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Kanner absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to May 6 the
ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation from CB-2, Central
Business Service Zone to CB-5, Central Business Support Zone, for a 6,000 square
foot property (Hanick) at 130 North Dubuque Street. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Kanner absent.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, that ORD. 03-4070 REZONING 1.6
ACRES FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) TO PUBLIC (P) FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1828 LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD (Kirkwood
Community College), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-115, APPROVING
FINAL PLAT OF RUPPERT HILLS, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Kanner, to move up item #19 for
consideration at this time. ']'he Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to approve a resolution to
adopt the comprehensive set of recommendations and schedule of membership
fees, outlined in Planning for Change:FY04 Funding, Operational and Programming
Changes at the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center, that were developed and
approved by the Senior Center Commission. Bob Welsh, 84 Penfro, Chair of the
Johnson County Task Force on Aging, requested deferral to May 6. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Original motion withdrawn. Moved by
Wilburn, seconded by Pfab, to defer until May 6. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion,
seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from Charlotte Walker, Bob Welsh
and Pat Ephgrave, June Braverman and Charlotte Walker. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement
between the City of Iowa City and 1 Tower Place LLC for condominium Unit I-D in
Tower Place and parking and the disposition of said property in accordance
herewith. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 03-116,
APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH 1 TOWER PLACE LLC FOR
CONDOMINIUM UNIT I-D IN TOWER PLACE AND PARKING AND THE
DISPOSITION OF SAID PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on amending the FY2003 operating budget. No
one appeared.
Council Member Wilburn left the meeting due to a conflict of interest. A public
hearing was held regarding the proposed FY04 Annual Action Plan, including the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership
Program (HOME) Budgets. the FY04 Annual Action Plan is a sub-part of Iowa City's
2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (City Steps), as amended. The following individuals
appeared: Amy Correia, Chair, Housing and Community Development Commission
(HCDC); Dottle Persson, President of the Shelter House Board, 14 Gallup Place;
Sandy Pickup, Free Medical Clinic, 818 Third Ave.; Jerry Anthony; Mariah Edington;
Tom Blogett, Shelter House, 2442 Walden Rd.; Michelle Hankes, 4C's; Heather
McDonald, Shelter House Board Member; Betty Norbeck, Shelter House Board
Member, 1715 Ridgeway Dr.; Karen Pease, 818 Benton Dr.; Jean Volk; Linda
Nelson, HACAP Headstart, 1405 Oaklawn; Karen Kubby, Emma Goldman Clinic,
227 N. Dubuque St.; and Brad Langguth, President of Habitat affiliate. Community
and Economic Development Coordinator Nasby present for discussion. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Kanner, to
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accept correspondence from Amy Correia, Brad Langguth, Nancy Stensvaag,
Michael Bowers, Karen Kubby, Connie Benton Wolfe, Michelle Hankes, Susan
Lehmann, Carolyn Walling, letter signed by 11 individuals representing students and
faculty of Public Health Nursing Practicum, College of Nursing. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,Wilburn absent. Council Member Wilburn
returned to the meeting.
A public hearing was held on the Iowa City Housing Authority amended
Section 8 Administrative Plan. No one appeared.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 03-119, ADOPTING
THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY AMENDED SECTION 8
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on The Iowa City Housing Authority amended
Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP). No one
appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 03-118, TO ADOPT
THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY AMENDED PUBLIC HOUSING
ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY PLAN (ACOP). 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 the construction of the Oakland Cemetery Deeded Body
Memorial Site, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing
City Clerk to public advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of
bids. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell seconded by Kanner, to adopt RES. 03-119,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OAKLAND CEMETERY DEEDED
BODY MEMORIAL SITE, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLIC
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 Waterworks Park Trailhead Parking project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to
publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one
appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 03-120,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATERWORKS PARK
TRAILHEAD PARKING 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 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, PO Box 1907, appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-121,
DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE
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ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE SCOTT PARK TRUNK
SANITARY SEWER PROJECT. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call
vote. Ayes: Wilbum, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Nays: Kanner,
Pfab, Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending
City Code Title 14, entitled "Uniform Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled
"Building and Housing," Article E, entitled "Housing Code," to add regulations for
rental properties whereon two or more separate occasions within a 12-month period
of time the issuance of a criminal complaint, municipal infraction, or a written notice
of violation has occurred, be given first vote. The following individuals appeared:
Matt Blizek, 628 N. Linn St.; Nathaniel Gavronsky; Mike Wright, 815 Roosevelt St.;
Pam Ehrhardt, 1029 E. Court St.; Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr.; Mark Danielson,
representing the Greater Iowa City Apartment Association; Ann Estin; Kevin Perez,
161 Columbia Dr.; Keri Hornbuckle, 918 Washington St.; Nick Herbold, 319 E. Court
St.; Mike Newman, 1234 Burns Ave.; Gillian Dosenberg, 728 E. Washington St.;
Jerry Hansen, 1239 Burns Ave.; Daryl Woodson, 302 Kimball Rd.; Anna Buss, Miller
Ave.; Jean Volk; Karen Leigh, 809 E. Bloomington St.; Hillary Sale, Task Force
Member, 1016 E. College St. HIS Director Boothroy present for discussion. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote.
Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kanner, Wilburn.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderheef, to accept correspondence from Margie
Peskin, Charles and Margaret Felling, Sarah Buss Paulson and Henry Paulson,
Barbara Buss, Jerry Hansen, Paula and Lowell Brandt, Michael Wright, Claire
Sponsler, Barbara van der Woude, Marc Light and Jill Gaulding, Michelle Campo,
Jean Walker. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, that the ordinance amending Title
3, entitled "City Finances, Taxation and Fees", Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees,
Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties," to add certain sections to Section 8,
entitled "Violation of Various Code Sections" and add a new Section 9, entitled "Non-
motorized Vehicle Violations," in order to set specific fines for certain violations, be
given second vote. 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.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending
Title 4, entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," Chapter 5, entitled "Prohibitions and
Restrictions," of the City Code to prohibit persons who are under the legal age for
lawful purchase and possession of alcoholic beverages from entering or remaining in
establishments with liquor control licenses or wine or beer permits between the hours
of 10:00 p.m. and closing, be given second vote for consideration at this time. The
following individuals appeared: Sarah Brazee, 815 E. Washington St.; Nate Green,
U of I Student Body President, 702 N. Dubuque St. Moved by Champion, seconded
by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Nate Green. Also appearing for
discussion were: Karen Pease, 818 Benton Dr.; Ralph Wilmoth, Director of Johnson
County Public Health; Don Stalkfleet; Art Schut, MECCA; Megan Heneke, 100 Slater
Hall; Jennifer Fischoff, 100 Burge Hall; Kyle Fitzgerald; Steve Bergerud, 913 Gilbert
Ct., Regal Amusements; Drew Bielduski, 16 Green Mountain Dr.; Kevin Perez, 161
Columbia Dr.; Kathy Huedepohl, 319 E. Washington St.; Nathaniel Gavronsky, 100
Mayflower; Brett Castillo, 613 E. Court St.; Eric Scogman, 216 E. Market St.; Tom
Blogett, 2442 Walden Rd.; Jeff Nimits, 108 River St.; and Steve Parrott, 2562 Catskill
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Ct., Stepping Up Project. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Original
motion withdrawn. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to amend the
ordinance to prohibit persons under nineteen years of age from entering or remaining
in establishments with liquor control licenses or wine or bee permits between the
hours of 10:00 p.m. and closing. The Mayor declared the motion by Pfab to call the
question fails for lack of a second. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried
4/3, with the following division of votes: Ayes: O'Donnell, Champion, Kanner, Pfab.
Nays: Lehman, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Moved by Champion, seconded by Kanner,
that the amended ordinance be given first vote for passage. Council Members
agreed to give the ordinance second and third considerations at meetings on May 5
and 6. The Mayor declared the motion carried on the amended ordinance, 6/1, with
the following division of votes: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion, Kanner. Nays: Pfab. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded
by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Chris Lake, Dave Moore, Gwendolyn
Archibald, Kathleen Janz, Peter Warski, Amber Johnson, Ryan Meyer, Katie Budke,
Amy Fletcher, Joey McCollum, Nick Mohr, Sarah Hansen, Mike Juvenal, Brent
Johnson, Carey Nassano, Lothar Beyer, Jeri Lyles, Bridget Wilson, Kyle Bogler,
Jonathan Heggen, Matt Wilkey, Thomas Tapp, Libby Shannon, Adam Burton, Eric
Smith, Courtney Nelson, Tyler Luebke, Mick Wroblewski, Carolyn Cavatt, Shirley
Radioff, Garret Paul Bock, Janice Marks Green, Shane Merriit, Katherine Carlson,
Aaron Greving, Matt Lippon Michelle Tegeler, Jenifer Mitchell, Cory Kemp, Gabrean
Barton, Michael Crane, Scott Hansen, Kelly Dolan, Gina Pottorff, LaShelle
Christensen, Amy McBeth [Staff response included], Lisa James, Karly Rossiter. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-122,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LUBIN TRUST AND MOTIF, LTD. DBA
BO-JAMES FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-123,
APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURE OF PLAZA
TOWERS LOCATED ON BLOCK 64-1A. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to make the following appointments
to boards and commissions: appoint Margaret Loomer, 1248 Jensen Street, to the
Parks and Recreation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1,2004;
re-appoint Dean Shannon, P. O. Box 3353 and Ann Freerks, 443 S. Governor Street,
to the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill two five-year terms May 1, 2003 - May
1, 2008; appoint David Bourgeois, 1477 Buckingham Place, to the Police Citizens
Review Board for a current or former Peace Officer to fill an unexpired term ending
September 1, 2005. (The City Council also reserves the right, for good cause shown,
to waive the requirement that the Board include one current or former peace officer
as that term is defined by State law.) The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Helen Bur'ford regarding Planning and
Zoning Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Board
of Adjustment for one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2003;
Airport Zoning Commission for one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
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December 31,2003. Historic Preservation Commission for one vacancy for a
Woodlawn District Rep to fill a three-year term March 29, 2003 - March 29, 2006.
Library, Board of Trustees for three vacancies to fill six-year terms July 1, 2003 -
July 1, 2009. Telecommunications Commission for one vacancy to fill an unexpired
term ending March 13, 2004. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, May 14.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn special meeting at
1:00 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carr~ Counxcil Memb~res~.
'E~n~,~t W. Lehman, Mayor
Mari~n K. Kart, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/7/03
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending City Code Title 14,
Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article B, entitled "Zoning Definitions," and Article M,
entitled "Accessory Uses and Buildings," Section 1, entitled "Permitted Accessory
Uses and Buildings," be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the 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 II located on the east side of
Heinz Road east of Paddock Boulevard, be given second vote. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Steve
Gordon. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 10, entitled "Use of
Public Ways," Chapter 3, "Commercial Use of Sidewalks," by amending Section 1,
entitled "Definitions," to include mobile vending cart and mobile vendor; amending
Title 10, Chapter 3, Section 4, entitled "Number of Permits; Use Limitations,
excluding Sidewalk Cafes," to exclude Mobile Vending Carts; amending Title 10,
Chapter 3, Section 5 by renumbering it as Section 6; amending Title 10, Chapter 3 to
add a new Section 5, entitled "Use by Mobile Vendors" to allow mobile vending carts
on Iowa Avenue; and amending Title 10, Chapter 5, Section 9-A3(D) to change the
permitted dimensions of vending carts, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 1, "Administration,"
Chapter 9, "City Elections," Section 2(A), "Definitions," of the City Code to amend the
definition of "Candidate's Committee" to be consistent with the recently amended
definition of "Candidate's Committee" in the campaign finance chapter of the State
Code that increases the level of contributions which require the establishment of a
committee and the attendant reporting requirements from $500 to $750, be given
second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting at 5:43 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K- Karr, ,City Cl~rk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/8/03
Iowa City City Council Special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed: Alcohol Awareness Month: April; Mayor's Youth
Employment Program Month: April, Deb Noel, Board President, accepting; Public
Access Television Day: April 15, John Carhoff, Board of Director Vice Chair,
accepting; Equal Pay Day: April 15; Week of the Young Child: April 6-13, Nancy
Lilienthal, accepting. Crime Victims' Week: April 6-12; National Medical Laboratory
Week: April 20-26, Beth Hochstettler, Training Coordinator, U. of I. Hospitals,
accepting; Compeer Friendship Week: April 27-May 3, Board Members Sherri
Zastrow, Jennifer Kruse and Simon Chan, accepting; Peaceful Resolution of
International Differences, Elena Perkhounkov, accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Roosevelt
Elementary: Roosevelt Techsperts. Halley Courtney, Nneka Ukah, Taylor Boland,
Sarah Noser accepted.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended as follows:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meetings of March 11
and March 19, 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 - February 13. Historic Preservation
Commission - February 27. Housing and Community Development
Commission - January 16. Housing and Community Development
Commission - February 20. Iowa City Airport Commission - October 10. Iowa
City Airport Commission - November 14. Iowa City Airport Commission -
December 12. Iowa City Airport Commission - January 9. Iowa City Board of
Adjustment - February 12. Iowa City Human Rights Commission - January 28.
Iowa City Public Library - February 27. Iowa City Telecommunications
Commission - February 24. Parks and Recreation Commission - February 13.
Planning and Zoning Commission - February 20. Planning and Zoning
Commission - March 6. Police Citizens Review Board - March 4. Public Art
Advisory Committee - February 6. Senior Center Commission - February 18.
Motions. approve disbursements in the amount of $9,511,750.04 for
the period of February 1 through February 28, 2003, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit.
Renewals: Class C Liquor License for Okoboji Grill, 1857 Lower
Muscatine Rd. Class C Liquor License for TGI Friday's-Iowa City, 2208 N.
Dodge St. Class C Liquor License for Union Bar, 121 E. College St. Class C
Liquor License for Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License
for Kitty Hawk, 1012 Gilbert Ct. Class C Liquor License for Deadwood, 6 S.
Dubuque St. Outdoor Service Area for Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St. Class C
Beer Permit for Suburban AMOCO-Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk St. Refund
an unused portion of a Class B Beer Permit for Godfather's Pizza, 531 Hwy 1
West. RES. 03-90, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT for Union Bar, 121 E. College
St.
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Setting Public Hearings: RES. 03-91, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
for April 22, 2003 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OAKLAND
CEMETERY DEEDED BODY MEMORIAL SITE PROJECT, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING
THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 03-92, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATERWORKS
PARK TRAILHEAD PARKING 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. 03-93, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE FY2003
OPERATING BUDGET. RES. 03-94, CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SETTING
PUBLIC HEARING 22 FOR THE UPDATE OF THE SECTION 8
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
SECTION 8 PROGRAM. RES. 03-95, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
THE UPDATE OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC
HOUSING ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY PLAN (ACOP).
Setting a public hearing for April 22 regarding the proposed FY04 Annual
Action Plan, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and
Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) budgets. The FY04 Annual
Action Plan is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (City
Steps), as amended. RES. 03-96, INTENT TO APPROVE A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND 1 TOWER PLACE
LLC FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1-D IN TOWER PLACE AND PARKING
AND TO DISPOSE OF UNIT I-D IN ACCORDANCE HEREWITH, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 22, 2003.
Resolutions: RES. 03-97, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FIRE
STATION 3 ADDITION AND RENOVATION PROJECT. RES. 03-98,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER,
WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LINDEMANN
SUBDIVISION - PART ONE, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 03-99,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST, CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2230 HICKORY COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 03-100, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 446 WEST BENTON STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 03-101, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING TWO
MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED 625 4th AVENUE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-102, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING TWO
STATEMENT OF LIFE LIENS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED 712
DEARBORN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-103, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
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AMERICAN RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 131 FRIENDSHIP STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: James Williams regarding Parkers Encroaching on
Driveway [staff responses included]. Ben Lewis regarding Train Noise [staff
response included]. Sage River regarding Hickory Hill Park and Handicapped
Accessible Trails [staff response included]. Kyie Angle regarding Snow
Removal and Police Communications [staff response included]. Rod Sullivan
regarding Snow Removal [staff response included]. Rod Sullivan regarding
Sycamore Mall TIF. Brian Phelps (MidAmerican Energy) regarding City of
Carlisle. Stephen Radosevich regarding Traffic Flow. Margaret Jiang
regarding Falun Gong and Charles Li. Jon Koebrick (Mediacom) regarding
Univision. Genevieve and Jay Taylor regarding Senior Center Funding. John
Dunlap regarding Police Department [Police Chief response included]. Pro
Peace/Anti War: Pat Mitchell, Leah Wolfe, Jon Kenyon, Eugene Dykstra,
Debra Seeley, Berm Dunnington, Dennis Kowalski, Shams Ghoneim, Holly
Berkowitz. Housing Nuisance Ordinance regarding Gary and Margaret Olsen,
Jack and Martha Barrows. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS signs on the North Side of
Lakeside Drive. Correspondence distributed in Council's March 20 Information
Packet regarding Joseph Buckwalter and Aha Hutton: Neuroscience Fair
Correspondence distributed in Council's March 27 Information Packet:
Senator Steve Wamstadt regarding Service Member Support Agenda.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Airport Commission Chairperson Alan Ellis updated Council on activities at the
airport and introduced Stanley Environmental representatives Michael Donnelly and
Kerry Fitzpatrick. The following individuals appeared regarding peace proclamations:
Cooper Whittlesey, 532 Whiting Avenue, Shimek Elementary; Tareq Abuissa,
Shimek Elementary; Lukas Ovrom, Shimek Elementary; Matt Blizek, 628 N. Linn
Street; Karen Pease; Leah Wolfe; Ginny Paulson, 2816 Brookside Drive; Miriam
Timmer-Hackert, 647 Emerald Street; and Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct. Moved
and seconded to accept the proclamations (booklet). The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Karly Whittaker, 630 S. Governor Street, announced a group was
exploring a citizen's initiative to try and build habits of peace and institutions of peace
locally. Anne Helene Skinstad, accepted the Alcohol Awareness Month
Proclamation. Becky Soglin, Chair of Environmental Advocates, appeared regarding
solid waste and recycling issues. Mark McCallum, 811 College Street, appeared
regarding the proposed residential nuisance ordinance.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for April 22 on an ordinance
changing the zoning designation from high density Single Family / Sensitive Area
Overlay (RS-12/OSA) to Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-12/OSA) for
2.12 acres of property located at the southeast corner of Meadow Ridge Lane and
North Dubuque Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for April 22 on an ordinance
combining the Longfellow Historic District and the Moffitt Cottage Historic District into
one Historic District named the Longfellow Historic District. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend an existing Planned
Development Housing Plan (OPDH-8) to allow a 64-unit residential development for
lot 255 of Windsor Ridge, Part 12, Lot 255, a 7.93 acre development located at Court
Street and Arlington Drive.
Council Member Vanderhoef left the room due to a conflict of interest.
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone from Neighborhood
Conservation Residential (RNC-12 & RNC-20), High Density Multifamily Residential
(RM.44) and Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to Conservation
District Overlay (RNC-12/OCD, RNC-20/OCD, RM-44/OCD & RS-8/OCD) for the
designation of the College Hill Conservation District within the College Hill
Neighborhood. The following individuals appeared: Historic Preservation
Commission Chair Michael McHarry, and Cecile Kuenzli, President of Friends of
Historic Preservation.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
from Neighborhood Conservation Residential, (RNC-12), to Overlay Historic
Preservation, (OHP/RNC-12), designating the property located at 30 South Governor
Street an Iowa City Historic Landmark.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
from Neighborhood Conservation Residential, (RNC-20), to Overlay Historic
Preservation, (OHP/RNC-20), designating the property at 802 Washington Street as
an Iowa City Historic Landmark.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
from Neighborhood Conservation Residential, (RNC-20), to Overlay Historic
Preservation, (IHP/RNC-20), designating the property at 726 Iowa Avenue as an
Iowa City Historic Landmark.
Council Member Vanderhoef returned to the meeting.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
from CB-2, Central Business Service Zone to CB-5, Central Business Support Zone
for Block 67 (Hanick) of the Original Town plat, excepting the 6,000 square foot
property at 130 North Dubuque Street. The following individuals appeared: Kevin
Hanick, representing the owner Patricia Lenoch; and Atty. Robert Downer,
representing the Wesley Foundation. Moved and seconded to continue public
hearing to April 22. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Steve Bernhardt. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to defer the ordinance changing the zoning designation
from CB-2, Central Business Service Zone to CB-5, Central Business Support Zone
for Block 67 of the Original Town plat, excepting the 6,000 square foot property at
130 North Dubuque Street, to April 22. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
from CB-2, Central Business Service Zone to CB-5, Central Business Support Zone,
for a 6,000 square foot property at 130 North Dubuque Street. Moved and seconded
to continue public hearing to April 22. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer the ordinance changing the zoning designation
from CB-2, Central Business Service Zone to CB-5, Central Business Support Zone,
for a 6,000 square foot property at 130 North Dubuque Street, to April 22. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting as which it is
to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that the ORD. 03-4065, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6,
ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE B, ENTITLED "ZONING DEFINITIONS," AND
ARTICLE M, ENTITLED "ACCESSORY USES AND BUILDINGS," SECTION 1,
ENTITLED "PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES AND BUILDINGS" be voted on for
final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded that the ordinance be adopted at this time.
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Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning 1.6 acres from Community
Commercial (CC-2) to Public (P) for property located at 1828 Lower Muscatine Road
be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 03-4066, REZONING 2.8 ACRES FROM
FACTORY BUILT HOUSING RESIDENTIAL (RFBH) TO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY 12 (OPDH-12) ANDAN OPDH PLAN FOR
SADDLEBROOKADDITION PART 2 LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF HEINZ
ROAD EAST OF PADDOCK BOULEVARD, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to send a letter to the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors recommending approval of a rezoning from Al, Rural, to RS, Suburban
Residential, for 1.31 acres of property in fringe area A on the south side of 320th
Street, East of Prairie du Chien Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-104, APPROVING THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WINDY MEADOWS ADDITION,
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on the Iowa City Housing Authority's Annual Plan
(Fiscal Year 2003).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-105, APPROVING THE IOWA CITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL PLAN (FISCAL YEAR 2003).
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation
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. 03-106, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA AVENUE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
REHABILITATION 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 plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the 2003 Parking Ramp Maintenance and Repair
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. 03-107, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2003 PARKING RAMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
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 that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is
be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and
that ORD. 03-4067, AMENDING TITLE 10, ENTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC WAYS,"
CHAPTER 3, "COMMERCIAL USE OF SIDEWALKS," BY AMENDING SECTION 1,
ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS," TO INCLUDE MOBILE VENDING CART AND MOBILE
VENDOR; AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 4, ENTITLED "NUMBER
OF PERMITS; USE LIMITATIONS, EXCLUDING SIDEWALK CAFES," TO
EXCLUDE MOBILE VENDING CARTS; AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 3,
SECTION 5 BY RENUMBERING IT AS SECTION 6; AMENDING TITLE 10,
CHAPTER 3 TO ADD A NEW SECTION 5, ENTITLED "USE BY MOBILE
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VENDORS" TO ALLOW MOBILE VENDING CARTS ON IOWA AVENUE; AND
AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 9-A-3(D) TO CHANGE THE
PERMITTED DIMENSIONS OF VENDING CARTS, be voted on for final passage at
this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "City
Finances, Taxation and Fees", Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalities," to add certain sections to Section 8, entitled
"Violation of Various Code Sections" and add a new Section 9, entitled "Non-
Motorized Vehicle Violations," in order to set specific fines for certain violations, be
given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 4, entitled "Alcoholic
Beverages," Chapter 5, entitled "Prohibitions and Restrictions," of the City Code to
prohibit persons who are under the legal age for lawful purchase and possession of
alcoholic beverages from entering or remaining in establishments with liquor control
licenses or wine or beer permits between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and closing, be
given first vote. Moved and seconded to change the enforcement time from 9:00
p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the amendment carried. The following
individuals appeared: Nate Green, 702 N. Dubuque Street, U of I Student Body
President; Matt Blizek, 628 N. Linn Street; Peter Nathan, 248 Black Springs Circle;
Brad DeLaberman; Mike Porter, owner One Eyed Jake's and The Summit; Michelle
Christianson; Charles Major, 7 Blue Stem Ct.; Megan Maher, 629 E. Jefferson
Street; Mike Cremer, 643 S. Lucas Street; Scott Kuhlann, 420 N. Clinton Street;
Lindsay Schutte, 328 N. Clinton Street; David Moore, owner Mclnnerney's; George
Etre, owner of Fit Zone and Etc.; Daryl Woodson, The Sanctuary; Brandon Ross,
1822 Rochester Avenue; Brian Staci, 321 S. Linn Street; Megan O'Malley, 206 E.
Bloomington Street; Mark McCallum, 811 College Street; Meryl Zwegman, 808 W.
Benton Drive; and Kelsey Forbush, 407 N. Dubuque Street. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and the ordinance given first vote as amended. Moved and seconded
to accept correspondence from the following individuals: Peter Warski, David
Vigliotti, Ashley Brown, Kevin Harter, Michael Button, Amanda Svatos, Ed Miller,
Paula Balkenende, Joanne Reiland, Carolyn Cavitt, Aaron Lifsan Braverman, Ken
Diamond, Rich Hill, Marc Moen, Steve Thayer, Lindsay Geoffroy; Gina Morgan; Kyle
Soukup; Noah Michael Schmidt; Tim Walker; Jim & Barb Reck; Mary Reichardt;
Maureen Patterson; Adam Burton; Joseph Smith; Chris Lake; Val McNamara;
Anthony Brunt; Carly Bessman; Aaron Secrest; Scott Dragoo; Kevin Jenner; Roy
Neumann; Julie Schweser; Kevin Dellsperger; David Skorton; Eric Gidal; Bob Willert;
Christopher Chapman; Brooke Howard; Jamie Logan; Matt Rebelskey; Daniel Haut;
Aaron Pollack; David Olson; Megan Seals; Aaron Alter; Scott Butler; Martin Feeney;
Rachel Corbett; Dane Marvin; Drew Bixby; Ryan Hutchinson; Sam Ward; Heather
Carlson; Logan Shaw; Dylan Norden; Erik Kalman; Tristan Ligocki; Kristina Arnold;
Jay Sithambaram; Jenna Pieczynski; Jeremy Lynch; Alyssa Adams; Joe Baughman;
Ethan Smith; Brian Korey; Ryan Dexter; Alicia Zylstra; Alissa Van Winkle; Kasey
Krall; Elizabeth Rohner; Brian Mell; Nathan Barron; Joshua Levai-Baird; Matthew
Kelley; Alanna Taylor; Erin Gansen; Jordan Houchins; Christopher Munoz; Dane
Kriks; Nick Cooper; Scott Livingston; Ben Kenney; Adam Garcia; Jake Bowlsby;
Amanda Mataya; Isaac Melron; Travis DeMar; Jeremy Liabo; Ben Nickels; Matt
Griffith; Brendon Zaug; Elizabeth Nemanich; Trina Wellendorf; Chelsea Mulvey;
Lauren Rozich; Becky Williams; Betsy Bryant; Rory Steinbach; Crystal Foster;
Whitney Ross; T. J. Greiner; William Lefchuck; Jessica Schultz; Alaina Smith; Adam
Stokes; Cathryn Daman; Carrie Hanson; Keri Gates; Nam Nguyen; Lindsay Hart;
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Kevin Condon; Julee Jordening; Katy Hughes; Ashley Caronk; Lindsie Klein; Chris
Breese; Zach Mau; George Wittgraf; Justin Wright; Rob Johnson; Casey Cooney;
Jim Nelson; Joseph Bass; Adam Walz; Jeannette Pawula; Ingrid Wolf; Jeff Ettinger;
Matt Skogman; Brett Mytys; Jessica Newell; Kelly Hughes; Adam Hallberg; John
Miller; Janelle Bennett; Stacie Spillers; Adam Freed; Heidi Anderson; Greg Swenson;
Bill Penisten; Jennifer Skogman; Katea Nedved; Bradley Pautsch; Nick Gass; Alicia
Bartlett; Dan Parker; Madeline Henderson; Christopher Henderson; Kelly Backus;
Patrick McMullen; Steve Cook; Matt Rosburg; Thomas Hufford; Brandon Doyle; Cara
DuBolt; Joe McGinn; Jim Keating; Justin Carrie; Jeffrey Reigh; Mary McKeown;
Johnny Vasquez; R. J. Sharpe; Michelle Daughterty (same form letter from 336
indiviudals); Brett Rapaport; Devan Etzen; Joe Gallelli; Quynn Kapfer; Ryan Hull; Jeff
Zavala; Thomas Matus; Tim Rypma; Ryan Carroll; Peter Mooses; Matt Bonuso;
Sonni Giudicessi; Jane Solinger; Holly Ethington; Andrea Resteghene; Lesley
Reeve; Melissa Ward; Fred Gahl; Casey Cronkhite; Mike Marcus; Crystal Elder;
Emily Daman; Tiffany Thorsen; Cara Butikofer; Kaveh Mostafavi; Chris Hackbarth;
Jesse Morrow; Nathan Carruthers; Melissa Poeta; Katy Askeland; Brooke Lock;
Bryce Hruby; Becky Seering; Ashley St John; Dave Perfect Jr; Meghann Dowd; Eric
Askeland; Lisa Bowlsby; Michelle Hamers; Carrie Remsburg; Helen O'Reilly; Jason
Bell; Chase Zortman; Nate Bradley; Devashis Roy; Joe Strening; Brad Odice;
Cameron Rasool; Amy Sweet; Caroline Giehl; Manny Ebot; Kim Dixon; Tom Brems;
Justin Henrich; Rachel Coiling; Chad Shoemaker; Mike Masteller; Paul Cary; Bree
Beukelman; Carter Hoenig; Melinda Crane; Luke McCall; Adam Harris; Dallas
Brown; Andrea Shaw; Lucy Collins; Jesse Bock; Drew James; Garret Lorensen;
Nicholas Rahn; Timothy Olson; Joel Hanson; James Karaff; Brian Ledesma; Tyson
Markley; Katie Ingleby; Brooklyn Mills; Emily Mravinac; Liz Caruso; Tristan Bertsche;
Mike Hubbard; Benjamin Arp; Abigail Yuskis; Meg Woolwine; Debra Supan; Kristen
Boresi; Jennifer Sparks; Angela Wolfe; Leslie Cochran; Marianne O'Bryan; Brooke
Ryther; Stacey Leadley; Marly McGruder; Jadie Johnston; Nicole Jackson; Brianna
Chown; Rachel Dekeyser; Lindsay Goldberg; Holly Cairns; Julie Zeller; Sarah Miller;
Meggan Burow; Matthew Baldwin; Brian Page; John Sabatino; Drew McGeein; Ben
Wicks; William Kartsimas; Jake Dilley; Julie Bloom; Laine DeLeo; Meghan Brennan;
Stephanie de Souza; Ashley Solovy; Natasa Pana; Sara Neppel; Katherine Moe;
Krisanthy Zotaley; Megan Sutherland; Brittany Larson; Tiffany Springer; Jennifer
Novosel; Christa Rebitur; Melissa Francis; Megan Mintle; Andrea Caruso; Elizabeth
Ockerlund; Katherine Salisbury; Emily Glancy; Jaye Mason; Colleen Gallagher; Matt
Hennig; Matt Griffith; Daniel Simon; Adam Greenberg; John Huebner; Bryant Hurley;
Mike Cremer; Dan Reynolds; Rob Krysh; April Darting; Kyle Johnson; Jennie AItman;
Amy Levy; Tom Holland; Dori Davis; Jee Park; Kelly Cramer; Chris O'Connor;
Marcus Elder; Steve Fuhrmeister; Justin Schultz; Lindsey Burtlett; Crystal Dimick;
Nate Beaird; Steve Young; Kelly Fisher; Jessi Gale; Tanner Paulson; Laura Maile;
Nicole Schmuecker; Kate Michalowski; Jae Jackson; Brandon Wilson; Denise
Eicher; Jen Riggenberg; Sondra Stock; Courtney Rodgers; Jeannie Newman;
Courtney Swartz; Brandi Score; Abigail Townsend; Jessica Schultz; Ashley
Thompson; Elizabeth Nemanich; Katy Kay; Katie Trimble; Erica Laust; Justin
Jacobsen; Megan Harty; Chris Thomas; Ann Garrison; Eric Crowley; Katrina
Holdefer; Ashley Sullivan; Mark Rodriguez; James Terrell; Jenna Croft; Adam Brown;
Kaitlyn McChesney; Evan Noble; Monica Eiden; Maryellen Schweitzer; Melissa Mika;
Jeff Koralik; Maggie Silberberg; Erin Duesenberg; Larisa Fridman; Carissa Salwey;
Dana Kristensen; Jim Schulte; Pat Heery; Brian Kilpatrick; Matthew Kemp; Chris
Witaske; Rick Kienzler; Scott Delany; Dick Hunter; Jamie Foth; Michael Lindley;
William Johnson; Jeff Smith; Andy Knaack; Scott Andriano; Allison Preston; Lauren
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Hanley; Bradley Price; Sarah Johnson; Rachel Meiss; Melanie Zapata; Jennifer
Billmeyer; Amanda Dombrowski; Matt Dixon; Ted Olander; Kale Speaker; Jesse
Seydel; Carly Solomon; Art Vandelay; Pat Brix; Heather Bom; Brett Vallo; Jason
Cochran; Tim; Malham; John Horn; Maria Navarro; Brian Condron; Nick Williams;
Hilary Wilke; Kyle Thousand; Tony Serfling; Eric Shahtaji; Sarah Rathbun; Peter
DeBruin; Eric Becket; Ryan Reinking; Kristen Skibbe; Bob Harazin; Winton
Congdon; Brian Crot; Tom Scavuzzo; Shane Middleton; Scott Dwyer; Ted Olander;
Justin Cohen; Jordon Licleferg; Jen Ruppert; Melissa Birchell; Brittney Mee; Klm
Tremool; Ben Beimann; Kyle Duen; Caitlyn Anderson; Ryan Kirby; Molly Handel;
Lisa Johnson; Kirstin Sokugawa; Justin Earherton; Rory Gordon; Blair West; James
Shovein; Brandon Hays; Amanda Schroeder; Allison Sonne; Jeremy McAdams;
Jason Bahm; Michael Bohac; Drury Ensslen; Scott Kautman; Jake Malmberg; Adam
Strausser; Gary Steaher; Slag Luey; Kathryn Musilek; David Colichowski; Michael
Lombardi; Brooks McCuen; Sam Ciccione; Michael Fudby; Brant Mozak; Dana
Oberhoffer; Kimberly Seehan; Don Royes; Ken Dlewick; Scott Newman; Ashley
Allenson; Kelsey Hollmark; Meredith Tummillo; Katherine Glenshaw; Stephanie
Mellar; Jason Gingbrich; Clint McCann; Tom Halpin; Hunter Skogman; Katie Clymer;
Clay Portell; Carrie Buddingh; Laura Proepper; Jaclyn Scatena; Robert Jones; Chris
Librando; Wyeth Jones; Anand Reddy; Tia Krultz; Kris Lamont; Kevin Badke; Ben
Hecht; Nick Rahfaldt; Tim Bowen; Hayden Slow; Katie Levine; Kelly Gruntorad;
Adam Szudaski; Landon Tibben; Calvin Miner; Brian Enriquez; Robby Weber; Blake
Scheib; Tim Lythe; David Krebbil; Ryan Long; Tom Craeher; Ellen Wermeling; John
Bulken; Debra Paulenson. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 03-4068, AMENDING TITLE 1,
"ADMINISTRATION," CHAPTER 9, "CITY ELECTIONS," SECTION 2(A),
"DEFINITIONS," OF THE CITY CODE TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF
"CANDIDATE'S COMMITTEE" TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE RECENTLY
AMENDED DEFINITION OF "CANDIDATE'S COMMITTEE" IN THE CAMPAIGN
FINANCE CHAPTER OF THE STATE CODE THAT INCREASES THE LEVEL OF
CONTRIBUTIONS WHICH REQUIRE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMITTEE
AND THE ATTENDANT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FROM $500 TO $750, be
passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 03-4069, 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, be passed and adopted.
Council Member Wilburn left the room due to a conflict of interest. Moved and
seconded to adopt RES. 03-108, ALLOCATING THE HUMAN SERVICES AID TO
AGENCIES FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2004. The
following individuals appeared: Dan Bruns, 33 Modern Way; and Aaron Mennenga,
Mayor's Youth Employment Program. Moved and seconded to amend the resolution
to clarify that the Request for Proposals for the collaborative grant to fund pre-
employment and job training for youth will be received and the 15,000 allocated by
July 1, or that amount shall be redistributed to agencies. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended.
Correspondence received from: Ross DeValois, David Rust, Yvonne Wernimont,
Pam Loan, Erin Costanzo, Matt Hamill, Michael Welcher, Rod Sullivan, Dan, Lisa
and Amanda Bruns, Dave Siebert, Sheri Hall, Deb Sheets, Elizabeth Croco, Joan
Vanden Berg, Kenny Urmie, Emily Ashenfledter, Sally Cline, Gary and Judy
Suchomel, Jim Friel, Sara Sidwell, Dee Crowner, Shannon Guest, Joel Bruss, Cokie
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Ikerd (2), Michael Paul, Jamison Engle, Sandy Kessler, Rene Paine, Daniel Bruns.
Council Member Wilburn returned to the room.
Moved and seconded to consider a resolution allocating the community
events and program funding for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004. Council
requested copies of the allocations discussed the previous evening. The Mayor
announced that this item would be discussed after Council appointments. Original
motion withdrawn.
The Mayor noted no applications had been received for the Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment for one appointment to fill an unexpired term ending December
31,2003; Airport Zoning Commission for one appointment to fill unexpired term
ending December 31,2003; Historic Preservation Commission for one appointment
for a Woodlawn District Rep to fill a three-year term March 29, 2003 - March 29,
2006 and announced openings will be readvertised.
Moved and seconded to appoint Mark Anderson, 202 Linden Court, to the
Airport Zoning Commission for one appointment to fill unexpired term ending
December 31,2005. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Telecommunications Commission for
one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 13, 2004. Correspondence
included in Council packet; Library, Board of Trustees for three vacancies to fill six-
year terms July 1, 2003 - July 1,2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, May 14.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Parks and Recreation
Commission for one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1,2004;
Planning and Zoning Commission for two vacancies to fill five-year terms May 1,
2003 - May 1, 2008; Police Citizens Review Board for one vacancy for a current or
former Peace Officer to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2005. The City
Council also reserves the right, for good cause shown, to waive the requirement that
the Board include one current or former peace officer as that term is defined by State
law. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 16.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-109, ALLOCATING THE
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2004.
Moved and seconded to authorize the City Manager to complete the
questionnaire received from the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
regarding Social Security coverage for part-time elected officials to indicate Iowa
City's desire to provide both Social Security and IPERS coverage for its part-time
elected officials. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting at 11:30 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 ,
Subm~'~ed for publication -
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
APRIL 7, 2003
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:30 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, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Boothroy, Cate, Dulek, Klingaman. Council minutes
tape recorded on Tape 03-26, Side 1.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
City Code Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article B, entitled "Zoning
Definitions," and Article M, entitled "Accessory Uses and Buildings," Section 1,
entitled "Permitted Accessory Uses and Buildings," be given first vote. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, that the 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 II located
on the east side of Heinz Road east of Paddock Boulevard, be given second vote.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to accept correspondence from
Steve Gordon. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Wilbum, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 10, entitled "Use of Public Ways," Chapter 3, "Commercial Use of Sidewalks,"
by amending Section 1, entitled "Definitions," to include mobile vending cart and
mobile vendor; amending Title 10, Chapter 3, Section 4, entitled "Number of Permits;
Use Limitations, excluding Sidewalk Cafes," to exclude Mobile Vending Carts;
amending Title 10, Chapter 3, Section 5 by renumbering it as Section 6; amending
Title 10, Chapter 3 to add a new Section 5, entitled "Use by Mobile Vendors" to allow
mobile vending carts on Iowa Avenue; and amending Title 10, Chapter 5, Section 9-
A3(D) to change the permitted dimensions of vending carts, be given first vote.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, that the ordinance amending Title
1, "Administration," Chapter 9, "City Elections," Section 2(A), "Definitions," of the City
Code to amend the definition of "Candidate's Committee" to be consistent with the
recently amended definition of "Candidate's Committee" in the campaign finance
chapter of the State Code that increases the level of contributions which require the
establishment of a committee and the attendant reporting requirements from $500 to
$750, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adjourn special meeting at 5:43
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Kart, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 8, 2003
Iowa City City Council Special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, O'Brien, McCafferty, Hubler, Grosvenor, Fosse,
Gannon, Severson. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 03-26, Side 2; Tape 03-
30, Both Sides; Tape 03-31, Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed: Alcohol Awareness Month: April; Mayor's Youth
Employment Program Month: April, Deb Noel, Board President, accepting; Public
Access Television Day: April 15, John Carhoff, Board of Director Vice Chair,
accepting; Equal Pay Day: April 15; Week of the Young Child: April 6-13, Nancy
Lilienthal, accepting. Crime Victims' Week: April 6-12; National Medical Laboratory
Week: April 20-26, Beth Hochstettler, Training Coordinator, U. of I. Hospitals,
accepting; Compeer Friendship Week: April 27-May 3, Board Members Sherri
Zastrow, Jennifer Kruse and Simon Chan, accepting; Peaceful Resolution of
International Differences, Elena Perkhounkov, accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Roosevelt
Elementary: Roosevelt Techsperts. Hailey Courtney, Nneka Ukah, Taylor Boland,
Sarah Noser accepted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended as follows:
Appro. val of Official Council Actions for special meetings of March 11
and March 19, 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 - February 13. Historic Preservation
Commission - February 27. Housing and Community Development
Commission - January 16. Housing and Community Development
Commission - February 20. Iowa City Airport Commission - October 10. Iowa
City Airport Commission - November 14. Iowa City Airport Commission -
December 12. Iowa City Airport Commission - January 9. Iowa City Board of
Adjustment - February 12. Iowa City Human Rights Commission - January 28.
Iowa City Public Library - February 27. Iowa City Telecommunications
Commission - February 24. Parks and Recreation Commission - February 13.
Planning and Zoning Commission - February 20. Planning and Zoning
Commission - March 6. Police Citizens Review Board - March 4. Public Art
Advisory Committee - February 6. Senior Center Commission - February 18.
Motions. approve disbursements in the amount of $9,511,750.04 for
the period of February 1 through February 28, 2003, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit.
Renewals: Class C Liquor License for Okoboji lC, LLC. dba Okoboji
Grill, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd. Class C Liquor License for MPLS Hotel
Management dba TGI Friday's-Iowa City, 2208 N. Dodge St. Class C Liquor
License forTM & G, Inc., dba Union Bar, 121 E. College St. Class C Liquor
License for Sports Column Corp., dba Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque St.
Class C Liquor License for Kitty Hawk Co., Inc., dba Kitty Hawk, 1012 Gilbert
Ct. Class C Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, 6 S.
Dubuque St. Outdoor Service Area for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba
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Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St. Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors,
LLC., dba Suburban AMOCO-Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk St. Refund an
unused portion of a Class B Beer Permit for KT Restaurants, Inc., dba
Godfather's Pizza, 531 Hwy 1 West. RES. 03-90, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT
forTM & G, Inc., dba Union Bar, 121 E. College St.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 03-91, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
for April 22, 2003 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OAKLAND
CEMETERY DEEDED BODY MEMORIAL SITE PROJECT, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING
THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 03-92, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for April 22 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE WATERWORKS PARK TRAILHEAD PARKING 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. 03-93, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for April 22 ON
AMENDING THE FY2003 OPERATING BUDGET. RES. 03-94, CONSIDER A
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING on April 22 FOR THE UPDATE
OF THE SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY SECTION 8 PROGRAM. RES. 03-95, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING on April 22 FOR THE UPDATE OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY PUBLIC HOUSING ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED
OCCUPANCY PLAN (ACOP). Setting a public hearing for April 22 regarding
the proposed FY04 Annual Action Plan, including the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership
Program (HOME) budgets. The FY04 Annual Action Plan is a sub-part of
Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (City Steps), as amended. RES. 03-
96, INTENT TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND 1 TOWER PLACE LLC FOR CONDOMINIUM
UNIT 1-D IN TOWER PLACE AND PARKING AND TO DISPOSE OF UNIT 1-
D IN ACCORDANCE HEREWITH, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
APRIL 22, 2003.
Resolutions: RES. 03-97, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE FIRE
STATION 3 ADDITION AND RENOVATION PROJECT. RES. 03-98,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER,
WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LINDEMANN
SUBDIVISION - PART ONE, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 03-99,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST, CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2230 HICKORY COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 03-100, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 446 WEST BENTON STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 03-101, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING TWO
MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED 625 4th AVENUE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-102, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
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CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING TWO
STATEMENT OF LIFE LIENS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED 712
DEARBORN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-103, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
AMERICAN RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 131 FRIENDSHIP STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: James Williams regarding Parkers Encroaching on
Driveway [staff responses included]. Ben Lewis regarding Train Noise [staff
response included]. Sage River regarding Hickory Hill Park and Handicapped
Accessible Trails [staff response included]. Kyle Angle regarding Snow
Removal and Police Communications [staff response included]. Rod Sullivan
regarding Snow Removal [staff response included]. Rod Sullivan regarding
Sycamore Mall TIF. Brian Phelps (MidAmerican Energy) regarding City of
Carlisle. Stephen Radosevich regarding Traffic Flow. Margaret Jiang
regarding Falun Gong and Charles Li. Jon Koebrick (Mediacom) regarding
Univision. Genevieve and Jay Taylor regarding Senior Center Funding. John
Dunlap regarding Police Department [Police Chief response included]. Pro
Peace/Anti War: Pat Mitchell, Leah Wolfe, Jori Kenyon, Eugene Dykstra,
Debra Seeley, Benn Dunnington, Dennis Kowalski, Shams Ghoneim, Holly
Berkowitz. Housing Nuisance Ordinance regarding Gary and Margaret Olsen,
Jack and Martha Barrows. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS signs on the North Side of
Lakeside Drive. Correspondence distributed in Council's March 20 Information
Packet regarding Joseph Buckwalter and Aha Hutton: Neuroscience Fair
Correspondence distributed in Council's March 27 Information Packet:
Senator Steve Warnstadt regarding Service Member Support Agenda.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Airport Commission Chairperson Alan Ellis updated Council on activities at the
airport and introduced Stanley Environmental representatives Michael Donnelly and
Kerry Fitzpatrick. The following individuals appeared regarding peace proclamations:
Cooper Whittlesey, 532 Whiting Avenue, Shimek Elementary; Tareq Abuissa,
Shimek Elementary; Lukas Ovrom, Shimek Elementary; Matt Blizek, 628 N. Linn
Street; Karen Pease; Leah Wolfe; Ginny Paulson, 2816 Brookside Drive; Miriam
Timmer-Hackert, 647 Emerald Street; and Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct. Moved
by Kanner, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept the proclamations (booklet). The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Karly Whittaker, 630 S. Governor Street, announced a group was exploring a
citizen's initiative to try and build habits of peace and institutions of peace locally.
Anne Helene Skinstad, accepted the Alcohol Awareness Month Proclamation. Becky
Soglin, Chair of Environmental Advocates, appeared regarding solid waste and
recycling issues. Mark McCallum, 811 College Street, appeared regarding the
proposed residential nuisance ordinance.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for April
22 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from high density Single Family
/ Sensitive Area Overlay (RS-12/OSA) to Planned Development Housing Overlay
(OPDH-12/OSA) for 2.12 acres of property located at the southeast corner of
Meadow Ridge Lane and North Dubuque Street. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to set a public hearing for April 22 on
an ordinance combining the Longfellow Historic District and the Moffitt Cottage
Historic District into one Historic District named the Longfellow Historic District. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to amend an existing Planned
Development Housing Plan (OPDH-8) to allow a 64-unit residential development for
lot 255 of Windsor Ridge, Part 12, Lot 255, a 7.93 acre development located at Court
Street and Arlington Drive. No one appeared.
Council Member Vanderhoef left the room due to a conflict of interest.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone from Neighborhood
Conservation Residential (RNC-12 & RNC-20), High Density Multifamily Residential
(RM-44) and Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to Conservation
District Overlay (RNC-12/OCD, RNC-20/OCD, RM-44/OCD & RS-8/OCD) for the
designation of the College Hill Conservation District within the College Hill
Neighborhood. The following individuals appeared: Historic Preservation
Commission Chair Michael McHarry, and Cecile Kuenzli, President of Friends of
Historic Preservation.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
from Neighborhood Conservation Residential, (RNC-12), to Overlay Historic
Preservation, (OHP/RNC-12), designating the property located at 30 South Governor
Street an Iowa City Historic Landmark. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
from Neighborhood Conservation Residential, (RNC-20), to Overlay Historic
Preservation, (OHP/RNC-20), designating the property at 802 Washington Street as
an Iowa City Historic Landmark. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
from Neighborhood Conservation Residential, (RNC-20), to Overlay Historic
Preservation, (IHP/RNC-20), designating the property at 726 Iowa Avenue as an
Iowa City Historic Landmark. No one appeared.
Council Member Vanderhoef returned to the meeting.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
from CB-2, Central Business Service Zone to CB-5, Central Business Support Zone
for Block 67 (Hanick) of the Original Town plat, excepting the 6,000 square foot
property at 130 North Dubuque Street. The following individuals appeared: Kevin
Hanick, representing the owner Patricia Lenoch; and Atty. Robert Downer,
representing the Wesley Foundation. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, continue public hearing to April 22.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from
Steve Bernhardt. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to defer the ordinance
changing the zoning designation from CB-2, Central Business Service Zone to CB-5,
Central Business Support Zone for Block 67 (Hanick) of the Original Town plat,
excepting the 6,000 square foot property at 130 North Dubuque Street, to April 22.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
from CB-2, Central Business Service Zone to CB-5, Central Business Support Zone,
for a 6,000 square foot property at 130 North Dubuque Street. Moved by Pfab,
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seconded by Kanner, to continue public hearing to April 22. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilbum, to defer the ordinance changing
the zoning designation from CB-2, Central Business Service Zone to CB-5, Central
Business Support Zone, for a 6,000 square foot property at 130 North Dubuque
Street, to April 22. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, that the rule requiring ordinances to
be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting as which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration
and vote be waived, and that the ORD. 03-4065, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14,
CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE B, ENTITLED "ZONING
DEFINITIONS," AND ARTICLE M, ENTITLED "ACCESSORY USES AND
BUILDINGS," SECTION 1, ENTITLED "PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES AND
BUILDINGS" be voted on for final passage at this time. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote. Ayes: Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman,
O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
Wilbum, that the ordinance be adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Vanderhoef,
Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance rezoning 1.6
acres from Community Commercial (CC-2) to Public (P) for property located at 1828
Lower Muscatine Road (Kirkwood), be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that ORD. 03-4066, 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, 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 Vanderhoef, to send a letter to the
Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending approval of a rezoning from
Al, Rural, to RS, Suburban Residential, for 1.31 acres of property in fringe area A on
the south side of 320t~ Street, East of Prairie du Chien Road (Harding). Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-104,
APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WINDY
MEADOWS ADDITION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on the Iowa City Housing Authority's Annual Plan
(Fiscal Year 2003). No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-105,
APPROVING THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL PLAN (FISCAL
YEAR 2003). Housing Authority Program Asst. Hubler present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
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A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation
project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City
Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 03-106, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA AVENUE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
REHABILITATION 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. 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 plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the 2003 Parking Ramp Maintenance and Repair
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 Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 03-107, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2003 PARKING RAMP MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR 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.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 03-4067, AMENDING TITLE 10,
ENTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC WAYS," CHAPTER 3, "COMMERCIAL USE OF
SIDEWALKS," BY AMENDING SECTION 1, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS," TO
INCLUDE MOBILE VENDING CART AND MOBILE VENDOR; AMENDING TITLE
10, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 4, ENTITLED "NUMBER OF PERMITS; USE
LIMITATIONS, EXCLUDING SIDEWALK CAFES," TO EXCLUDE MOBILE
VENDING CARTS; AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 5 BY
RENUMBERING IT AS SECTION 6; AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 3 TO ADD A
NEW SECTION 5, ENTITLED "USE BY MOBILE VENDORS" TO ALLOW MOBILE
VENDING CARTS ON IOWA AVENUE; AND AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 5,
SECTION 9-A-3(D) TO CHANGE THE PERMITTED DIMENSIONS OF VENDING
CARTS, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by
Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance be adopted at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, that the ordinance amending Title 3,
entitled "City Finances, Taxation and Fees", Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees,
Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalities," to add certain sections to Section 8,
entitled "Violation of Various Code Sections" and add a new Section 9, entitled "Non-
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Motorized Vehicle Violations," in order to set specific fines for certain violations, 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:
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner. Absent:
None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending
Title 4, entitled "Alcoholic Beverages," Chapter 5, entitled "Prohibitions and
Restrictions," of the City Code to prohibit persons who are under the legal age for
lawful purchase and possession of alcoholic beverages from entering or remaining in
establishments with liquor control licenses or wine or beer permits between the hours
of 9:00 p.m. and closing, be given first vote. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
Champion, to change the enforcement time from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Mayor
declared the amendment carried, 5/2, with the following show of hands: Ayes:
O'Donnell, Champion, Kanner, Wilburn, Vanderhoef. Nays: Lehman, Pfab. The
following individuals appeared: Nate Green, 702 N. Dubuque Street, U of I Student
Body President; Matt Blizek, 628 N. Linn Street; Peter Nathan, 248 Black Springs
Circle; Brad DeLaberman; Mike Porter, owner One Eyed Jake's and The Summit;
Michelle Christianson; Charles Major, 7 Blue Stem Ct.; Megan Maher, 629 E.
Jefferson Street; Mike Cremer, 643 S. Lucas Street; Scott Kuhlann, 420 N. Clinton
Street; Lindsay Schutte, 328 N. Clinton Street; David Moore, owner Mclnnerney's;
George Etre, owner of Fit Zone and Etc.; Daryl Woodson, The Sanctuary; Brandon
Ross, 1822 Rochester Avenue; Brian Staci, 321 S. Linn Street; Megan O'Malley, 206
E. Bloomington Street; Mark McCallum, 811 College Street; Meryl Zwegman, 808 W.
Benton Drive; and Kelsey Forbush, 407 N. Dubuque Street. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried to give the
ordinance first vote as amended, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
Lehman, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilbum, Champion. Nays: Kanner, O'Donnell. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Wilbum, to accept correspondence from the following
individuals: Peter Warski, David Vigliotti, Ashley Brown, Kevin Harter, Michael
Button, Amanda Svatos, Ed Miller, Paula Balkenende, Joanne Reiland, Carolyn
Cavitt, Aaron Lifsan Braverman, Ken Diamond, Rich Hill, Marc Moen, Steve Thayer,
Lindsay Geoffroy; Gina Morgan; Kyle Soukup; Noah Michael Schmidt; Tim Walker;
Jim & Barb Reck; Mary Reichardt; Maureen Patterson; Adam Burton; Joseph Smith;
Chris Lake; Val McNamara; Anthony Brunt; Carly Bessman; Aaron Secrest; Scott
Dragoo; Kevin Jenner; Roy Neumann; Julie Schweser; Kevin Dellsperger; David
Skorton; Eric Gidal; Bob Willert; Christopher Chapman; Brooke Howard; Jamie
Logan; Matt Rebelskey; Daniel Haut; Aaron Pollack; David Olson; Megan Seals;
Aaron Alter; Scott Butler; Martin Feeney; Rachel Corbett; Dane Marvin; Drew Bixby;
Ryan Hutchinson; Sam Ward; Heather Carlson; Logan Shaw; Dylan Norden; ~:rik
Kalman; Tristan Ligocki; Kristina Arnold; Jay Sithambaram; Jenna Pieczynski;
Jeremy Lynch; Alyssa Adams; Joe Baughman; Ethan Smith; Brian Korey; Ryan
Dexter; Alicia Zylstra; Alissa Van Winkle; Kasey Krall; Elizabeth Rohner; Brian Mell;
Nathan Barron; Joshua Levai-Baird; Matthew Kelley; Alanna Taylor; Erin Gansen;
Jordan Houchins; Christopher Munoz; Dane Kriks; Nick Cooper; Scott Livingston;
Ben Kenney; Adam Garcia; Jake Bowlsby; Amanda Mataya; Isaac Melron; Travis
DeMar; Jeremy Liabo; Ben Nickels; Matt Griffith; Brendon Zaug; Elizabeth
Nemanich; Trina Wellendorf; Chelsea Mulvey; Lauren Rozich; Becky Williams; Betsy
Bryant; Rory Steinbach; Crystal Foster; Whitney Ross; T. J. Greiner; William
Lefchuck; Jessica Schultz; Alaina Smith; Adam Stokes; Cathryn Daman; Carrie
Hanson; Keri Gates; Nam Nguyen; Lindsay Hart; Kevin Condon; Julee Jordening;
Katy Hughes; Ashley Caronk; Lindsie Klein; Chris Breese; Zach Mau; George
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Wittgraf; Justin Wright; Rob Johnson; Casey Cooney; Jim Nelson; Joseph Bass;
Adam Walz; Jeannette Pawula; Ingrid Wolf; Jeff Ettinger; Matt Skogman; Brett
Mytys; Jessica Newell; Kelly Hughes; Adam Hallberg; John Miller; Janelle Bennett;
Stacie Spillers; Adam Freed; Heidi Anderson; Greg Swenson; Bill Penisten; Jennifer
Skogman; Katea Nedved; Bradley Pautsch; Nick Gass; Alicia Bartlett; Dan Parker;
Madeline Henderson; Christopher Henderson; Kelly Backus; Patrick McMullen; Steve
Cook; Matt Rosburg; Thomas Hufford; Brandon Doyle; Cara DuBolt; Joe McGinn;
Jim Keating; Justin Carrie; Jeffrey Reigh; Mary McKeown; Johnny Vasquez; R. J.
Sharpe; Michelle Daughterty (same form letter from 356 indiviudals); Brett Rapaport;
Devan Etzen; Joe Gallelli; Quynn Kapfer; Ryan Hull; Jeff Zavala; Thomas Matus; Tim
Rypma; Ryan Carroll; Peter Mooses; Matt Bonuso; Sonni Giudicessi; Jane Solinger;
Holly Ethington; Andrea Resteghene; Lesley Reeve; Melissa Ward; Fred Gahl;
Casey Cronkhite; Mike Marcus; Crystal Elder; Emily Daman; Tiffany Thorsen; Cara
Butikofer; Kaveh Mostafavi; Chris Hackbarth; Jesse Morrow; Nathan Carruthers;
Melissa Poeta; Katy Askeland; Brooke Lock; Bryce Hruby; Becky Seering; Ashley St
John; Dave Perfect Jr; Meghann Dowd; Eric Askeland; Lisa Bowlsby; Michelle
Hamers; Carrie Remsburg; Helen O'Reilly; Jason Bell; Chase Zortman; Nate
Bradley; Devashis Roy; Joe Strening; Brad Odice; Cameron Rasool; Amy Sweet;
Caroline Giehl; Manny Ebot; Kim Dixon; Tom Brems; Justin Henrich; Rachel Coiling;
Chad Shoemaker; Mike Masteller; Paul Cary; Bree Beukelman; Carter Hoenig;
Melinda Crane; Luke McCall; Adam Harris; Dallas Brown; Andrea Shaw; Lucy
Collins; Jesse Bock; Drew James; Garret Lorensen; Nicholas Rahn; Timothy Olson;
Joel Hanson; James Karaff; Brian Ledesma; Tyson Markley; Katie Ingleby; Brooklyn
Mills; Emily Mravinac; Liz Caruso; Tristan Bertsche; Mike Hubbard; Benjamin Arp;
Abigail Yuskis; Meg Woolwine; Debra Supan; Kristen Boresi; Jennifer Sparks;
Angela Wolfe; Leslie Cochran; Marianne O'Bryan; Brooke Ryther; Stacey Leadley;
Marly McGruder; Jadie Johnston; Nicole Jackson; Brianna Chown; Rachel Dekeyser;
Lindsay Goldberg; Holly Cairns; Julie Zeller; Sarah Miller; Meggan Burow; Matthew
Baldwin; Brian Page; John Sabatino; Drew McGeein; Ben Wicks; William Kartsimas;
Jake Dilley; Julie Bloom; Laine DeLeo; Meghan Brennan; Stephanie de Souza;
Ashley Solovy; Natasa Pana; Sara Neppel; Katherine Moe; Krisanthy Zotaley; Megan
Sutherland; Brittany Larson; Tiffany Springer; Jennifer Novosel; Christa Rebitur;
Melissa Francis; Megan Mintle; Andrea Caruso; Elizabeth Ockerlund; Katherine
Salisbury; Emily Glancy; Jaye Mason; Colleen Gallagher; Matt Hennig; Matt Griffith;
Daniel Simon; Adam Greenberg; John Huebner; Bryant Hurley; Mike Cremer; Dan
Reynolds; Rob Krysh; April Darting; Kyle Johnson; Jennie Airman; Amy Levy; Tom
Holland; Dori Davis; Jee Park; Kelly Cramer; Chris O'Connor; Marcus Elder; Steve
Fuhrmeister; Justin Schultz; Lindsey Burtlett; Crystal Dimick; Nate Beaird; Steve
Young; Kelly Fisher; Jessi Gale; Tanner Paulson; Laura Maile; Nicole Schmuecker;
Kate Michalowski; Jae Jackson; Brandon Wilson; Denise Eicher; Jen Riggenberg;
Sondra Stock; Courtney Rodgers; Jeannie Newman; Courtney Swartz; Brandi Score;
Abigail Townsend; Jessica Schultz; Ashley Thompson; Elizabeth Nemanich; Katy
Kay; Katie Trimble; Erica Laust; Justin Jacobsen; Megan Harty; Chris Thomas; Ann
Garrison; Eric Crowley; Katrina Holdefer; Ashley Sullivan; Mark Rodriguez; James
Terrell; Jenna Croft; Adam Brown; Kaitlyn McChesney; Evan Noble; Monica Eiden;
Maryellen Schweitzer; Melissa Mika; Jeff Koralik; Maggie Silberberg; Erin
Duesenberg; Larisa Fridman; Carissa Salwey; Dana Kristensen; Jim Schulte; Pat
Heery; Brian Kilpatrick; Matthew Kemp; Chris Witaske; Rick Kienzler; Scott Delany;
Dick Hunter; Jamie Foth; Michael Lindley; William Johnson; Jeff Smith; Andy
Knaack; Scott Andriano; Allison Preston; Lauren Hanley; Bradley Price; Sarah
Johnson; Rachel Meiss; Melanie Zapata; Jennifer Billmeyer; Amanda Dombrowski;
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Matt Dixon; Ted Olander; Kale Speaker; Jesse Seydel; Carly Solomon; Art Vandelay;
Pat Brix; Heather Bom; Brett Vallo; Jason Cochran; Tim; Malham; John Horn; Maria
Navarro; Brian Condron; Nick Williams; Hilary Wilke; Kyle Thousand; Tony Serfling;
Eric Shahtaji; Sarah Rathbun; Peter DeBruin; Eric Becker; Ryan Reinking; Kristen
Skibbe; Bob Harazin; Winton Congdon; Brian Crot; Tom Scavuzzo; Shane
Middleton; Scott Dwyer; Ted Olander; Justin Cohen; Jordon Licleferg; Jen Ruppert;
Melissa Birchell; Brittney Mee; Klm Tremool; Ben Beimann; Kyle Duen; Caitlyn
Anderson; Ryan Kirby; Molly Handel; Lisa Johnson; Kirstin Sokugawa; Justin
Earherton; Rory Gordon; Blair West; James Shovein; Brandon Hays; Amanda
Schroeder; Allison Sonne; Jeremy McAdams; Jason Bahm; Michael Bohac; Drury
Ensslen; Scott Kautman; Jake Malmberg; Adam Strausser; Gary Steaher; Slag Luey;
Kathryn Musilek; David Colichowski; Michael Lombardi; Brooks McCuen; Sam
Ciccione; Michael Fudby; Brant Mozak; Dana Oberhoffer; Kimberly Seehan; Don
Royes; Ken Dlewick; Scott Newman; Ashley Allenson; Kelsey Hollmark; Meredith
Tummillo; Katherine Glenshaw; Stephanie Mellar; Jason Gingbrich; Clint McCann;
Tom Halpin; Hunter Skogman; Katie Clymer; Clay Portell; Carrie Buddingh; Laura
Proepper; Jaclyn Scatena; Robert Jones; Chris Librando; Wyeth Jones; Anand
Reddy; Tia Krultz; Kris Lamont; Kevin Badke; Ben Hecht; Nick Rahfaldt; Tim Bowen;
Hayden Slow; Katie Levine; Kelly Gruntorad; Adam Szudaski; Landon Tibben; Calvin
Miner; Brian Enriquez; Robby Weber; Blake Scheib; Tim Lythe; David Krebbil; Ryan
Long; Tom Craeher; Ellen Wermeling; John Bulken; Debra Paulenson. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Wilburn, that ORD. 03-4068, AMENDING TITLE
1, "ADMINISTRATION," CHAPTER 9, "CITY ELECTIONS," SECTION 2(A),
"DEFINITIONS," OF THE CITY CODE TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF
"CANDIDATE'S COMMITTEE" TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE RECENTLY
AMENDED DEFINITION OF "CANDIDATE'S COMMITTEE" IN THE CAMPAIGN
FINANCE CHAPTER OF THE STATE CODE THAT INCREASES THE LEVEL OF
CONTRIBUTIONS WHICH REQUIRE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMITTEE
AND THE ATTENDANT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FROM $500 TO $750, 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, that ORD. 03-4069, 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, be passed and
adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Council Member Wilburn left the room due to a conflict of interest. Moved by
Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-108, ALLOCATING THE
HUMAN SERVICES AID TO AGENCIES FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2004. The following individuals appeared: Dan Bruns, 33 Modern
Way; and Aaron Mennenga, Mayor's Youth Employment Program. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to
amend the resolution to clarify that the Request for Proposals for the collaborative
grant to fund pre-employment and job training for youth will be received and the
15,000 allocated by July 1, or that amount shall be redistributed to agencies. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted as amended, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
Vanderhoef, Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Pfab. Abstaining:
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Wilburn. Correspondence received from: Ross DeValois, David Rust, Yvonne
Wernimont, Pam Loan, Erin Costanzo, Matt Hamill, Michael Welcher, Rod Sullivan,
Dan, Lisa and Amanda Bruns, Dave Siebert, Sheri Hall, Deb Sheets, Elizabeth
Croco, Joan Vanden Berg, Kenny Urmie, Emily Ashenfledter, Sally Cline, Gary and
Judy Suchomel, Jim Friel, Sara Sidwell, Dee Crowner, Shannon Guest, Joel Bruss,
Cokie Ikerd (2), Michael Paul, Jamison Engle, Sandy Kessler, Rene Paine, Daniel
Bruns. Council Member Wilburn returned to the room.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to consider a resolution
allocating the community events and program funding for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2004. Council requested copies of the allocations discussed the previous
evening. The Mayor announced that this item would be discussed after Council
appointments. Original motion withdrawn.
The Mayor noted no applications had been received for the Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment for one appointment to fill an unexpired term ending December
31,2003; Airport Zoning Commission for one appointment to fill unexpired term
ending December 31,2003; Historic Preservation Commission for one appointment
for a Woodlawn District Rep to fill a three-year term March 29, 2003 - March 29,
2006 and announced openings will be readvertised.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by O'Donnell, to appoint Mark Anderson, 202
Linden Court, to the Airport Zoning Commission for one appointment to fill unexpired
term ending December 31,2005. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Telecommunications Commission for
one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 13, 2004. Correspondence
included in Council packet; Library, Board of Trustees for three vacancies to fill six-
year terms July 1,2003 - July 1, 2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, May 14.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Parks and Recreation
Commission for one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1,2004;
Planning and Zoning Commission for two vacancies to fill five-year terms May 1,
2003 - May 1, 2008; Police Citizens Review Board for one vacancy for a current or
former Peace Officer to fill an unexpired term ending September 1,2005. The City
Council also reserves the right, for good cause shown, to waive the requirement that
the Board include one current or former peace officer as that term is defined by State
law. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 16.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-109,
ALLOCATING THE COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2004. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of
roll call vote. Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wiiburn, Champion, Kanner. Lehman, O'Donnell.
Nays: Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to authorize the City Manager to
complete the questionnaire received from the Iowa Public Employees Retirement
System (IPERS) regarding Social Security coverage for part-time elected officials to
indicate Iowa City's desire to provide both Social Security and IPERS coverage for its
part-time elected officials. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, ail Council
Members present.
Council Member O'Donnell stated every person on Council was trying to do
the best job they could and cautioned the public, and Council Member Pfab, from
commenting about people running in the next election or using terms such as
"dereliction if duty" or "vindictive" in their remarks.
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Council Member Wilburn thanked Sycamore Mall for working with Table-to-
Table on their bingo fundraiser.
Council Member Kanner noted the memo in the information packet about
changing the bids for the Court Street parking ramp to allow for construction of a
sixth floor, and raised concerns; stated he was happy to see that the Transportation
Department was looking to upgrade the transit shuttle on board passenger study,
evaluate possible transit free zones downtown, and encouraged a transit free fare
zone in the entire City; wished Christians celebrating Easter, and fellow Jews
celebrating Passover, a good holiday; and noted the 35th anniversary of Martin
Luther King's death on April 4th.
Mayor Lehman complimented those in attendance throughout the meeting for
their presentation and demeanor; and announced that the annual Booster Club
Pancake Breakfast was scheduled for March 15 at West High.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn special meeting at
11:30 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk