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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 18, 2009
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Rackis, Hightshoe,
Scott, Fosse.
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:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. July 27, Special Council Work Session; July 28, Special Council Formal
Official and Complete; July 31, Special Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Public
Library -June 25, 2009; Telecommunications Commission -June 22, 2009; Youth
Advisory Commission -July 22, 2009; Youth Advisory Commission -July 24, 2009.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for JARD Organics, LLC, dba EI Banditos, 327 E. Market
St.; Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for IC Pit Stop, LLC, dba I.C. Pit Stop, 300
Kirkwood Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Chackalackal, Inc., dba One Twenty Six,
126 E. Washington St.; Class C Beer Permit for Jason Caylor dba Liquor Downtown,
313 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Jaxco, LLC, dba Blackstone, 503
Westbury Dr. Suite 1; Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's
Buffet, 312 E. Market St.; Class C Beer Permit for Casey's marketing Company, dba
Casey's General Store #2761, 204 N. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Etre
Restaurant Group, LLC, dba Takanami, 219 Iowa Ave.; Special Class C Liquor
License for Englert Civic Theatre, L, dba Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St.;
Class C Liquor License for Atlas World Grill, Inc., dba Atlas World Grill, Inc., 127 Iowa
Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Short's Burger and Shine, LLC, dba Short's Burger
and Shine, 18 S. Clinton St.; Special Class C Liquor License for J.J.G., LLC, dba
T.Spoons, 301 Market St.; Class C Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society
dba New Pioneer Co Op Fresh Food Market, 22 S. Van Buren, St.; Class C Liquor
License for Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC dba Chipotle Mexican Grill , 201
S. Clinton St. Suite 112; Class C Beer Permit for Casey's Marketing Company dba
Casey's General store #2781, 1410 Willow Creek Dr.
Resolutions: RES. 09-272, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1220 SOUTH FIRST AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 09-273, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE RESALE AND OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT REGARDING THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1220 SOUTH FIRST AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
09-274, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
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ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1010 S. FIRST AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 09-275,
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST, HILLS, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 37 COLWYN COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 09-276,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
DEERE HARVESTER CREDIT UNION, MOLINE, ILLINOIS FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2221 A STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 09-277, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF
LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 431 NORTH
VAN BUREN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 09-278, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED 1925 FRIENDSHIP
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 09-279, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
CLINTON STREET -DAVENPORT STREET STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT; RES. 09-280, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY
AND COUNCIL OFFICE REMODELING PROJECT; RES. 09-281, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE FIRE STATION #2 DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
(1) NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign and (1) NO PARKING HERE TO ALLEY
sign on the north side of the 100 block of Wright Street; Criminal activity Southeast
Iowa City area [Council and staff responses included] letters from: Lorraine Bailey,
Linda Davies, Mark Edwards, Cathy Fehr, AI Gibson, Scott Hamlin, Angie Klein, One
of many concerned citizens of Regal Lane, Jenny Panther, Craig Thompson, Dennis
Kowalski, Rod Sullivan, Jane Klitzka; Kay Kramer regarding Downtown Iowa City;
Michael Connell regarding Thoroughfare; Terry Trueblood Recreation Area letters from
Jean Walker, John Westefeld; Jean Hood regarding Location of arts campus; Marshall
Poe and family regarding Housing code enforcement/Illegal parking [staff response
included]; John Neff regarding Field House Bar; Daniel Rupkey regarding Revocation
of liquor license; Terrance Croson regarding Unenforced city codes [staff response
included]; Cari Malone regarding Forum at the Senior Center.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut St., appeared regarding signage for the Library 20
minute parking spots and possible expansion of 20 minute parking for the entire one side of
Linn Street. The following individuals appeared regarding Southeast Iowa City public safety
issues: Brandi Mastain, 2408 Whispering Prairie Ave.; Ray Davies, 9 Regal Lane; Yale Cohn,
924 Iowa Ave.; Jon Kerstetter, 2388 Russell Dr.; and Richard Wootonn, 2410 Miami Dr.
Mayor Bailey and Council Member Hayek review Council work session discussion of the
previous evening, and direction to staff, to draft a curfew and a delinquency ordinances for
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Council consideration. Jon Kerstetter, 2388 Russell Dr., requested a library branch on the
east side of Iowa City.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 4.29
acres of property located on Walden Road, west of Mormon Trek Boulevard from Medium
Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) Zone to High Density Single Family Residential (RS-
12)Zone (REZ09-00003) (Walden Wood, Part 7). Moved by Champion, seconded by
O'Donnell, to continue public hearing to September 29. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 09-4354, APPROVING A TWO YEAR EXTENSION OF THE PRELIMINARY
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN (REZ06-
00026) FOR APPROXIMATELY 34.86 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH AND WEST OF
WHISPERING MEADOWS DRIVE TO COINCIDE WITH APPROVAL OF A TWO YEAR
EXTENSION OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION,
PART 4, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wilburn,
seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 09-282, APPROVING A TWO
YEAR EXTENSION OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WHISPERING MEADOWS
SUBDIVISION, PART 4, 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 Champion, to adopt RES. 09-283, APPROVING
THE FINAL PLAT OF COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, THIRD ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA
(SUB09-00003). The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division
of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Hayek. Nays: Wright, Correia.
Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 09-284, APPROVING THE
FINAL PLAT OF STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PART SIX, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB09-
00005). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 840 Longfellow Place. No one appeared.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 09-285, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 840 LONGFELLOW PLACE.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 842 Longfellow Court. No one appeared.
Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 09-286, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 842 LONGFELLOW COURT.
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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 a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the FY09 Landfill Grading project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish
advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 09-287, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY09 LANDFILL GRADING PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT
OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Phase One-Trail Development of the
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area project (formerly known as Sand Lake Improvements -
Phase 1), 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 Wright, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 09-288, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PHASE ONE-TRAIL DEVELOPMENT OF THE TERRY
TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA PROJECT (formerly known as Sand Lake
Improvements -Phase I), 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. Public Works Director Fosse present
for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 09-4355, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 1, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION,"
CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL," TO FREEZE THE
COMPENSATION FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REPEAL THE REVIEW POLICY
ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE 97-3804, be voted on for final passage at this time.
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 Wright,
seconded by Champion, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to defer to September 15 a resolution
establishing annual pass fees for the Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park and Rita's Ranch Dog
Park. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 09-289, APPROVING
FUNDING FOR CORRIDOR DRYWALL LLC FROM IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) -ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
AND SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Community Development Planner Hightshoe
present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 09-290, AUTHORIZING A
CHANGE FROM CALENDAR PARKING TO ODD/EVEN DATE PARKING FOR STREETS
WHICH CURRENTLY HAVE CALENDAR PARKING. The following individuals appeared:
Dave Moore, 425 Davenport St.; Roger Anderson, 1310 Cedar St.; and Caroline Dieterle, 727
Walnut St. Public Works Dir. Fosse present for discussion. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 09-291, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Vietch Construction for $51,394.50 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
BURLINGTON / US HWY 6 BRIDGES FLOOD REPAIR PROJECT [ER-3715(641)--8R-52 &
ER-3715(642)--8R-52]. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 09-292, AWARDING
CONTRACT to D.W. Zinser for $83,521.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 404
HAZARD MITIGATION PROPERTY ACQUISITION DEMOLITIONS PROJECT. Sr. Civil
Engr. Scott and Public Works Dir. Fosse present for discussion. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 09-293, AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
NORTH DODGE STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER INTERSTATE 80 PROJECT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 09-294, CONCERNING
MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION'S 2009 UPDATING OF RATES FOR
BASIC CABLE SERVICES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Wright, to make the following appointments to Boards
and Commissions: Andy Chappell, 911 Rider Street, to the Housing and Community
Development for athree-year term September 1, 2009 -September 1, 2012 (and readvertise
two remaining vacancies); Vershawn Ashante Young, 263 West Side Drive, and Joseph
Treloar, 741 Alpine Drive, (Peace Officer) to the Police Citizens Review Board to fill four-year
terms September 1, 2009 -September 1, 2013. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to
accept correspondence from Garry Klein, Venantie Nduhirahe, Robert Dotzel, LaSharon
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Duckett, and Peter Small. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
The Mayor noted that the following vacancies will be readvertised: Historic
Preservation Commission Northside Representative to fill an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, ending March 29, 2011; two vacancies to the Housing and Community
Development for athree-year terms September 1, 2009 -September 1, 2012; two vacancies
to the Youth Advisory Commission to fill unexpired terms, effective upon appointment, plus
two-year terms January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2011. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City
and be 18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish
additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies
with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be
incurred.]
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term ending
December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009
-December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 -
December 31, 2011; Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective upon
appointment, ending January 1, 2012; Appeals, Board of to fill afive-year term January 1,
2009 -December 31, 2013, for a Mechanical Professional; Youth Advisory Commission to fill
a two-year term for Tate High representative. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, September 9, 2009.
Council Member Wilburn reported on the Back to School Event sponsored by the
Youth Advisory Commission, and noted another event is planned for December; and noted
continuing work to recruit new members.
Mayor Bailey noted the following events coming up in the community: Landlocked Film
Festival; Sand in The City; and Taste of Iowa City and encouraged people to get out and
enjoy them.
Council Member Wilburn stated school year had begin and asked everyone to use
caution when driving and pay attention to the posted speed signs during school hours.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to adjourn 8:10 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members pre t.
is D. Bailey, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/28/09
JULY 28, 2009
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed Americans with Disabilities Week -July 25-31, 2009. Keith
Ruff, Everet Conner Center, accepting.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. June 29, Special Council Work Session; June 30, Special Council Formal
Official and Complete; July 6, Special Council Work Session; July 6, Special Council
Formal Official and Complete; July 24, Special Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Youth
Advisory Commission -June 5, 2009; Youth Advisory Commission -June 7, 2009;
Youth Advisory Commission -July 12, 2009; Youth Advisory Commission -July 15,
2009; Historic Preservation Commission -June 11, 2009; Airport Commission -May
21, 2009; Airport Commission -June 18, 2009; Airport Commission -July 10, 2009;
Planning and Zoning Commission -June 18, 2009; Human Rights Commission -June
16, 2009; Civil Service Commission -July 7, 2009.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for Orchard Green Restaurant, 521 S. Gilbert St. Renewal:
Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart #1, 525 Hwy 1 West; Class C Beer Permit for Deli
Mart #2, 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart #3, 2410
Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart #5, 206 E. Benton St.; Class C
Beer Permit for Big Kmart #4315, 901 Hollywood Blvd.; Class E Liquor License for Hy-
Vee Drugstore, 310 N. First Ave.; Class B Beer Permit for Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack,
1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Liquor License for Martini's, 127 E. College St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Martini's, 127 E. College St.
Motions. Approve disbursements in the amount of $30,784,756.27 for the
period of June 1 through June 30, 2009, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Public Hearings: RES. 09-241, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST
18, 2009, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT
842 LONGFELLOW COURT; RES. 09-242, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
AUGUST 18, 2009, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 840 LONGFELLOW PLACE; RES. 09-243, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON AUGUST 18, 2009 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
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CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY09
LANDFILL GRADING 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. 09-244, AUTHORIZING
MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE SYCAMORE STREET FROM
LANGENBERG AVENUE TO DEFOREST AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND
TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR THE PROJECT; AND SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC
HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2009; RES. 09-245, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON AUGUST 18, 2009 ON PLANS SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE ONE-TRAIL
DEVELOPMENT OF THE SAND LAKE RECREATION AREA, DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 09-246, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE
DEDICATION OF A 0.54 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND ADJACENT TO AUDITOR'S
PARCELS 2009048, AT THE INTERSECTION OF LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD AND
SYCAMORE STREET IN IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, AS PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY; RES. 09-247, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY
CREDITUNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3 DUNUGGAN
COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 09-248, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MIDWESTONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1562 DICKENSON LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 09-
249, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE LOWER CITY PARK -ELECTRICAL
FLOOD REPAIR PROJECT; RES. 09-250, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE -ELECTRICAL FLOOD REPAIR PROJECT; RES.
09-251, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE AND TWO
MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA;
RES. 09-252, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 120 N. DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
09-253, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 221 E. WASHINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 09-254,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2205 J STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 09-
255, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT WITH US BANK FOR EIGHT
MORTGAGES WITH THE HOUSING FELLOWSHIP.
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Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
(1) HANDICAP PARKING space in front of 1411 Broadway Street; JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Establishment of a COMMERCIAL AND SERVICE
VEHICLES ONLY 1 HR LIMIT 6AM-5PM zone and establishment of a NO PARKING
2AM-6AM TOW AWAY ZONE on the 100 block of Capitol Street; JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE
sign on the 300 block of Johnson Street; Bike Lanes letters from Cody Gieselman, Tim
Holman; Jo Richardson regarding Senior Center; Rebecca Rosenbaum regarding
Citizen concern [staff response included]; Judith Dillman regarding Buyout offer on
Normandy Drive [staff response included]; W.A. Krause regarding Iowa City Burlington
Street Median; Leslie Weber regarding GAR Bridges Resolution; Ed Flaherty
regarding FBI; Mark Phillips regarding Name the Iowa City Skateboard Park in
memory of Terry Trueblood; Carol Chopek Seydel regarding raising Taft Speedway.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Ron Hrstka, 1130 Rochester Avenue, requested Council reconsider the sharrows, bike
lanes, installed on the left side of both Jefferson and Market Streets. Tom Madsen, 4050
Napoleon Lane, suggested a different approach for the four remaining properties owned by
the Hagen family. Airport Commission Member Greg Farris updated Council on activities at
the Airport. Jim White Sr, 121 Taft Speedway and Carol Seydel, 445 Garden Street,
regarding the City decision to apply for grant funding for a new project, Taft Speedway / No
Name Street levee.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for August 18 on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 4.29 acres of property located on Walden Road, west of
Mormon Trek Boulevard from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) Zone to High
Density Single Family Residential (RS-12) Zone (REZ09-00003). The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance approving a two year extension of the
Preliminary Planned Development Plan and Sensitive Areas Development Plan (RES06-
00026)for approximately 34.86 acres of land located south and west of Whispering Meadows
Drive to coincide with approval of a two year extension of the preliminary plat of Whispering
Meadows Subdivision, Part 4, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-256, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF STONE BRIDGE ESTATES PARTS SIX TO NINE AND RE-SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT C
OF PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB09-00004).
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Police Storage 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. 09-257, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY POLICE STORAGE 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.
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July 28, 2009
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A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest an extension of a lease with Merschman Seeds, Inc. for an accessway from
Mormon Trek Boulevard to the Airport.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-258, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EXTENSION OF A LEASE WITH MERSCHMAN
SEEDS, INC. FOR AN ACCESSWAY FROM MORMON TREK BOULEVARD TO THE
AIRPORT.
A hearing was held on the staff recommendation to deny the renewal of a Class C
Liquor License for Etre LLC dba Etc., 118 S. Dubuque Street. The following individuals
appeared: Police Chief Hargadine; Police Sgt. Kelsay; Atty. Steve Ballard, representing Etc.;
Etc. owner George Etre; and UISG Liaison Shipley. Moved and seconded to receive
correspondence from Atty. Steve Ballard. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to deny in accordance with staff recommendation the renewal of
the Class C Liquor License for Etre LLC dba Etc., 118 S. Dubuque Street. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A hearing was held on the staff recommendation to deny the renewal of a Class C
Liquor License for Iowa City Field House, Co. Inc. dba The Field House, 111 E. College
Street. The following individuals appeared: Police Chief Hargadine; Police Sgt. Kelsay; Atty.
Matt Adam, representing The Field House; Rafer Mateer, General Manager, The Field
House; Daniel Tallon; and Tom Lenoch.
Moved and seconded to deny in accordance with staff recommendation the renewal of
a Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Field House, Co. Inc. dba The Field House, 111 E.
College Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending City Code Title 1, entitled
Administration," Chapter 5, entitled "Mayor and City Council," to freeze the compensation for
City Council members and repeal the review policy established by Ordinance 97-3804, be
given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-259, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE
JOINT EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER OF JOHNSON COUNTY AND MIKE
SULLIVAN.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-260, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT WITH THE JOINT
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER OF JOHNSON COUNTY AND THOMAS
JONES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-261, RENAMING THE SAND LAKE
RECREATION AREA LOCATED EAST OF THE IOWA RIVER AT THE SOUTH EDGE OF
IOWA CITY AS "TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA."
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-262, APPOINTING THE MAYOR, CITY
MANAGER, AND LIBRARY DIRECTOR OR THEIR DESIGNEES AS OWA CITY'S
REPRESENTATIVES TO THE IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE NON-PROFIT
BOARD.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-263, ADOPTING THE JCCOG METRO
BICYCLE MASTER PLAN AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. Moved and seconded to accept
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correspondence from Del Holland, Reuben Crandon, and Gregory Schmidt. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-264, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO SIGN AN APPLICATION FOR I-JOBS GRANT FUNDS TO MOVE THE NORTH WASTE
WATER TREATMENT PLANT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-265, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO SIGN AN APPLICATION FOR I-JOBS GRANT FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT FIRE
STATION NO. 4.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-266, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY /SHERATON HOTEL PEDESTRIAN
WALKWAY IMPROVEMENT JOINT PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-267, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF OLD HIGHWAY 218 RESURFACING PROJECT
ESL-3715 (643)--7 S-52 .
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-268, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE DRIVE FLOOD REPAIR PROJECT ER-
3715(638)--8R-52.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-269, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
PROJECT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT AND RIGHT OF ENTRY EASEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ARMY (ARMY CORPS OF
ENGINEERS) FOR THE SECTION 14 STREAM BANK STABILIZATION PROJECT ALONG
THE IOWA RIVER IN IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-270, AWARDING CONTRACT to DPLM, Inc.
for $187.211.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2009 DURABLE PAVEMENT
MARKING PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to appoint Mark Edwards, 1754 Lakeside Drive, to the Library,
Board of Trustees for asix-year term July 1, 2009 -July 1, 2015. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
The Mayor noted that no applications have been received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term ending December 31,
2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December
31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31,
2011; Appeals, Board of to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, for a
Mechanical Professional; Youth Advisory Commission to fill atwo-year term for Tate High,
January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010.
The Mayor noted previously announced vacancies: Historic Preservation Commission
for a Northside Representative to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending
March 29, 2011; Housing and Community Development for three vacancies to fill three-year
terms September 1, 2009 -September 1, 2012; Police Citizens Review Board for Two
vacancies to fill four-year terms September 1, 2009 -September 1, 2013, one for a Peace
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Officer; Youth Advisory Commission for two At Large vacancies to fill unexpired terms,
effective Upon appointment, plustwo-year terms January 1, 2010 _ December 31, 2011
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 12, 2009.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy for Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2012. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Edgar Thornton. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
September 9, 2009. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless
specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six
publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 9:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
s/ arian K. Karr City Cler
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/31/09
Iowa City City Council Special meeting, 12:00 noon at City Hall. Mayor Bailey
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell,
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: Correia, Wilburn.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 404 Hazard Mitigation Property
Acquisition Demolitions Project -Contract 1, 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. 09-271, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 404 HAZARD MITIGATION PROPERTY ACQUISITION
DEMOLITIONS PROJECT -CONTRACT 1, 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 adjourn special meeting 12:02 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A more complete description of
ncil Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, C'ty Clerk
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 28, 2009
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Panos, Goers, Davidson,
Moran, Kelsay and Hargadine.
The Mayor proclaimed Americans with Disabilities Week -July 25-31, 2009. Keith
Ruff, Everet Conner Center, accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Hayek, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. June 29, Special Council Work Session; June 30, Special Council Formal
Official and Complete; July 6, Special Council Work Session; July 6, Special Council
Formal Official and Complete; July 24, Special Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Youth
Advisory Commission -June 5, 2009; Youth Advisory Commission -June 7, 2009;
Youth Advisory Commission -July 12, 2009; Youth Advisory Commission -July 15,
2009; Historic Preservation Commission -June 11, 2009; Airport Commission -May
21, 2009; Airport Commission -June 18, 2009; Airport Commission -July 10, 2009;
Planning and Zoning Commission -June 18, 2009; Human Rights Commission -June
16, 2009; Civil Service Commission -July 7, 2009.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for Orchard Green, Inc., dba Orchard Green Restaurant, 521
S. Gilbert St. Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli
Mart #1, 525 Hwy 1 West; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc., dba Deli
Mart #2, 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart Properties, Inc.,
dba Deli Mart #3, 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Delimart
Properties, Inc., dba Deli Mart #5, 206 E. Benton St.; Class C Beer Permit for Kmart
Corporation dba Big Kmart #4315, 901 Hollywood Blvd.; Class E Liquor License for
Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Drugstore, 310 N. First Ave.; Class B Beer Permit for
Jimmy Jack's, Inc., dba Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C
Liquor License for High Energy Food Concepts, Inc., dba Martini's, 127 E. College St.;
Outdoor Service Area for High Energy Food Concepts, Inc., dba Martini's, 127 E.
College St.
Motions. Approve disbursements in the amount of $30,784,756.27 for the
period of June 1 through June 30, 2009, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Public Hearings: RES. 09-241, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST
18, 2009, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT
842 LONGFELLOW COURT; RES. 09-242, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
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AUGUST 18, 2009, ON A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 840 LONGFELLOW PLACE; RES. 09-243, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON AUGUST 18, 2009 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY09
LANDFILL GRADING 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. 09-244, AUTHORIZING
MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE SYCAMORE STREET FROM
LANGENBERG AVENUE TO DEFOREST AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND
TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR THE PROJECT; AND SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC
HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2009; RES. 09-245, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON AUGUST 18, 2009 ON PLANS SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE ONE-TRAIL
DEVELOPMENT OF THE SAND LAKE RECREATION AREA, DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 09-246, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE
DEDICATION OF A 0.54 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND ADJACENT TO AUDITOR'S
PARCELS 2009048, AT THE INTERSECTION OF LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD AND
SYCAMORE STREET IN IOWA CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, AS PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY; RES. 09-247, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY
CREDITUNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3 DUNUGGAN
COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 09-248, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MIDWESTONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1562 DICKENSON LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 09-
249, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE LOWER CITY PARK -ELECTRICAL
FLOOD REPAIR PROJECT; RES. 09-250, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE -ELECTRICAL FLOOD REPAIR PROJECT; RES.
09-251, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE AND TWO
MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA;
RES. 09-252, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 120 N. DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
09-253, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 221 E. WASHINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 09-254,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2205 J STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 09-
255, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
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ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT WITH US BANK FOR EIGHT
MORTGAGES WITH THE HOUSING FELLOWSHIP.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
(1) HANDICAP PARKING space in front of 1411 Broadway Street; JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Establishment of a COMMERCIAL AND SERVICE
VEHICLES ONLY 1 HR LIMIT 6AM-5PM zone and establishment of a NO PARKING
2AM-6AM TOW AWAY ZONE on the 100 block of Capitol Street; JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE
sign on the 300 block of Johnson Street; Bike Lanes letters from Cody Gieselman, Tim
Holman; Jo Richardson regarding Senior Center; Rebecca Rosenbaum regarding
Citizen concern [staff response included]; Judith Dillman regarding Buyout offer on
Normandy Drive [staff response included]; W.A. Krause regarding Iowa City Burlington
Street Median; Leslie Weber regarding GAR Bridges Resolution; Ed Flaherty
regarding FBI; Mark Phillips regarding Name the Iowa City Skateboard Park in
memory of Terry Trueblood; Carol Chopek Seydel regarding raising Taft Speedway.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Ron Hrstka, 1130 Rochester Avenue, requested Council reconsider the sharrows, bike
lanes, installed on the left side of both Jefferson and Market Streets. Council asked Mr.
Hrstka to speak with staff directly as it was their recommendation to Council that approved
the Bicycle Plan. Tom Madsen, 4050 Napoleon Lane, suggested a different approach for the
four remaining properties owned by the Hagen family. Airport Commission Member Greg
Farris updated Council on activities at the Airport. Jim White Sr, 121 Taft Speedway and
Carol Seydel, 445 Garden Street, regarding the City decision to apply for grant funding for a
new project, Taft Speedway / No Name Street levee.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, to set a public hearing for August 18 on an
ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 4.29 acres of property located on Walden
Road, west of Mormon Trek Boulevard from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8)
Zone to High Density Single Family Residential (RS-12) Zone (REZ09-00003). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance approving a two year
extension of the Preliminary Planned Development Plan and Sensitive Areas Development
Plan (RES06-00026) for approximately 34.86 acres of land located south and west of
Whispering Meadows Drive to coincide with approval of a two year extension of the
preliminary plat of Whispering Meadows Subdivision, Part 4, be given first vote. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 09-256, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF STONE BRIDGE ESTATES PARTS SIX TO NINE AND RE-
SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT C OF PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB09-00004).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Police Storage Project,
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establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish
advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 09-257, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY POLICE STORAGE PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT
OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest an extension of a lease with Merschman Seeds, Inc. for an accessway from
Mormon Trek Boulevard to the Airport. No one appeared.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 09-258, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EXTENSION OF A LEASE WITH
MERSCHMAN SEEDS, INC. FOR AN ACCESSWAY FROM MORMON TREK BOULEVARD
TO THE AIRPORT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A hearing was held on the staff recommendation to deny the renewal of a Class C
Liquor License for Etre LLC dba Etc., 118 S. Dubuque Street. The following individuals
appeared: Police Chief Hargadine; Police Sgt. Kelsay; Atty. Steve Ballard, representing Etc.;
Etc. owner George Etre; and UISG Liaison Shipley. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by
O'Donnell, to receive correspondence from Atty. Steve Ballard. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to deny in accordance with staff
recommendation the renewal of the Class C Liquor License for Etre LLC dba Etc., 118 S.
Dubuque Street. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Wilburn, Bailey,
Champion, Correia, O'Donnell, Wright. Nays: Hayek. Absent: None.
A hearing was held on the staff recommendation to deny the renewal of a Class C
Liquor License for Iowa City Field House, Co. Inc. dba The Field House, 111 E. College
Street. The following individuals appeared: Police Chief Hargadine; Police Sgt. Kelsay; Atty.
Matt Adam, representing The Field House; Rafer Mateer, General Manager, The Field
House; Daniel Tallon; and Tom Lenoch.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to deny in accordance with staff
recommendation the renewal of a Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Field House, Co. Inc.
dba The Field House, 111 E. College Street. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance amending City Code Title
1, entitled Administration," Chapter 5, entitled "Mayor and City Council," to freeze the
compensation for City Council members and repeal the review policy established by
Ordinance 97-3804, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 09-259, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE
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AGREEMENT WITH THE JOINT EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER OF
JOHNSON COUNTY AND MIKE SULLIVAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 09-260, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
WITH THE JOINT EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER OF JOHNSON COUNTY
AND THOMAS JONES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 09-261, RENAMING THE
SAND LAKE RECREATION AREA LOCATED EAST OF THE IOWA RIVER AT THE SOUTH
EDGE OF IOWA CITY AS "TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATION AREA." Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 09-262, APPOINTING THE
MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, AND LIBRARY DIRECTOR OR THEIR DESIGNEES AS OWA
CITY'S REPRESENTATIVES TO THE IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE NON-
PROFIT BOARD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 09-263, ADOPTING THE
JCCOG METRO BICYCLE MASTER PLAN AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by
O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Del Holland, Reuben Crandon, and Gregory
Schmidt. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 09-264, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN APPLICATION FOR I-JOBS GRANT FUNDS TO MOVE THE
NORTH WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, to adopt RES. 09-265, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN APPLICATION FOR I-JOBS GRANT FUNDS TO
CONSTRUCT FIRE STATION NO. 4. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 09-266, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Calacci Construction, for $237,600.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY /SHERATON HOTEL PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY IMPROVEMENT
JOINT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 09-267, AWARDING
CONTRACT to L.L. Pelting for $785,108.51 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY
OF OLD HIGHWAY 218 RESURFACING PROJECT ESL-3715(643)--7S-52. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 09-268, AWARDING
CONTRACT to L.L. Pelting Co. for $47,816.30 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
RIVERSIDE DRIVE FLOOD REPAIR PROJECT ER-3715(638)--8R-52. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 09-269, AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A PROJECT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT AND RIGHT OF ENTRY
EASEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ARMY
(ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS) FOR THE SECTION 14 STREAM BANK STABILIZATION
PROJECT ALONG THE IOWA RIVER IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 09-270, AWARDING
CONTRACT to DPLM, Inc. for $187.211.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2009
DURABLE PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, to appoint Mark Edwards, 1754 Lakeside
Drive, to the Library, Board of Trustees for asix-year term July 1, 2009 -July 1, 2015. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted that no applications have been received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term ending December 31,
2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December
31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31,
2011; Appeals, Board of to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, for a
Mechanical Professional; Youth Advisory Commission to fill atwo-year term for Tate High,
January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010.
The Mayor noted previously announced vacancies: Historic Preservation Commission
for a Northside Representative to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending
March 29, 2011; Housing and Community Development for three vacancies to fill three-year
terms September 1, 2009 -September 1, 2012; Police Citizens Review Board for Two
vacancies to fill four-year terms September 1, 2009 -September 1, 2013, one for a Peace
Officer; Youth Advisory Commission for two At Large vacancies to fill unexpired terms,
effective Upon appointment, plus two-year terms January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2011
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 12, 2009.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy for Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term,
effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2012. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by
Hayek, to accept correspondence from Edgar Thornton. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18
years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices
after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on
the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
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July 28, 2009
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Council Member Wright reminded everyone of the Rummage in the Ramp program
available in Chauncey Swan Ramp, noting they accept usable donations of household items
and all proceeds go to good causes.
Council Member Wilburn congratulated all the communities that hosted or had
RAGBRAI pass through; alerted everyone to keep an eye out for proposed State legislation
banning bicycles in certain areas; and urged citizens to consider participating in the Amish
Harvest Tour, honoring Seth Bailey, and supporting efforts of the Holden Comprehensive
Cancer Center on September 26 and more information can be found at www.courageride.org.
Council Member Hayek noted the recent death of former Mayor John McDonald.
Mayor Bailey reported on the ADA celebration held the previous week-end; and
commended the Chamber of Commerce for local coordinating and advocacy efforts for the
Governor's train ride to Chicago promoting AMTRAK service to the area.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to adjourn meeting 9:40 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 31, 2009
Iowa City City Council Special meeting, 12:00 noon at City Hall. Mayor Bailey
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell,
Wilburn, Wright. Absent: Correia, Wilburn. Staff members present: Helling, Dulek, Karr,
Bradbury.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 404 Hazard Mitigation Property
Acquisition Demolitions Project- Contract 1, 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 Champion, to adopt RES. 09-271,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 404 HAZARD MITIGATION
PROPERTY ACQUISITION DEMOLITIONS PROJECT -CONTRACT 1,
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, 5/0,
Wilburn, Correia absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to adjourn special meeting 12:02 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Wilburn, Correia absent.
Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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Date: August 10, 2009
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, July 27, 2009, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell (left 8:50 PM), Wilburn, Wright
UISG: Shipley (left 7:20 PM)
Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Ackerson, Purdy, Wyss, Moran, Fosse, C. Smith, Ongie, Craig,
Dulek, Davidson, Rummel
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE [agenda #14]
Interim City Manager Helling and Library Director Craig, vice president of the Iowa City
UNESCO City of Literature non-profit Board, present for discussion. Majority agreed to proceed
with the resolution; and confirmed the Council intent to fund $50,000 from the General Fund in
FY10 and schedule $50,000 a year for the next two years during budget discussions.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare FY11 budget with $50,000 included. (Helling)
SELECTING SITE OF NEW JUSTICE CENTER [#3 of 7/23 info packet]
Coordinator of the Justice Center Coordinating Committee Bob Elliott and Board of Supervisors
Member and Chair of the Coordinating Committee Pat Harney presented information. Majority
agreed not to write a letter at this time but to continue to monitor the discussion with updates
from Council Member Champion and minutes from the County website.
STAFF ACTION: Monitor the website and distribute minutes to Council as they are
posted. (Karr)
PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS [b,c]
PCD Director Davidson present for discussion of the following items (power point archived):
b) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A TWO YEAR EXTENSION OF THE
PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SENSITIVE AREAS
DEVELOPMENT PLAN (REZ06-00026) FOR APPROXIMATELY 34.86 ACRES OF LAND
LOCATED SOUTH AND WEST OF WHISPERING MEADOWS DRIVE TO COINCIDE
WITH APPROVAL OF A TWO YEAR EXTENSION OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, PART 4. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
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July 27, 2009
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c) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF STONE BRIDGE
ESTATES PARTS SIX TO NINE AND RE-SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT C OF PART FOUR,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB09-00004)
Mayor Bailey raised concerns regarding land use along Taft Avenue, Lower W. Branch Rd. to
American Legion Rd., as it relates to residential uses and truck routes. Majority agreed to
include this item on the pending list for discussion at a later time.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants, re-advertise
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants, re-advertise
Airport Zoning Commission - no applicants, re-advertise
Board of Appeals - no applicants, re-advertise
Library, Board of Trustees - appoint Mark Edwards
Youth Advisory Commission - no applicants, re-advertise
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 21 -resolution authorizing execution of a project partnership agreement and
right of entry easement ... Department of Army (Army Corps of Engineers) ... section 14
stream bank stabilization project along the Iowa River ...) In response to Council Member
Correia, Public Works Director Fosse stated the local share would be funded with GO
bonds.
2. (Agenda item # 15 -resolution adopting ...J000G Metro Bicycle Master Plan and
Executive Summary ...)Asst. Transportation Planner Ackerson and PCD Director Davidson
stated the plan contains recommendations and every plan is used to formulate the Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) each budget year for Council consideration and implementation.
3. (Consent Calendar item # 3g (8) -correspondence ... Iowa City Burlington Street Median)
In response to Council Member Hayek, PCD Director Davidson stated staff had worked with
the local contact who was satisfied with the project, and corporate office had recently
become involved.
4. (Agenda items # 8 and # 9 - ... renewal of Class C Liquor License ... ETC., 118 S. Dubuque
Street .... The Field House, 111 E. College Street) City Atty. Dilkes outlined the process for
the recommendations, the hearings, and State Alcoholic Beverage Division (ABD) appeal
process.
5. (Consent Calendar item 3g (9) -correspondence ... GAR Bridges Resolution) Interim City
Manager Helling stated the request had come from a private organization and staff had
contact IDOT as the bridge falls under their jurisdiction.
FLOOD RELIEF GRANT APPLICATIONS-SUMMARY & UPDATE [#2 of 7/23 info packet and
Agenda items # 16 & # 17]
Public Works Director Fosse, Planning & Community Development Director Davidson, and
Flood Recovery Coordinator Purdy present for discussion of applications (power point archived).
Majority agreed to proceed with the applications.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Davidson, Fosse, Purdy)
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July 27, 2009
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SNOW EMERGENCY PARKING
Public Works Director Fosse present for discussion (power point archived). Majority agreed to
proceed with switching over of all calendar parking to odd/even parking during a snow
emergency.
STAFF ACTION: Get information out to neighborhoods affected and proceed with
Council action on August 18th. (Fosse)
DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS [#4 of 7/23 info packet]
City Atty. Dilkes responded to questions. Majority agreed with the proposal as presented.
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [July 16 & 23]
None
COUNCIL TIME
Council Member Champion raised concerns regarding the increase of crime in the Grant Wood
neighborhood (southeast Iowa City), and questioned joint efforts underway. Interim City
Manager Helling reported on School District, neighborhoods, corrections and law enforcement
involvement. Mayor Bailey stated staff would be meeting with the School District regarding
options. City Atty. Dilkes reported she had been involved in discussions with the Police Chief
on a delinquency behavior ordinance.
BUDGET PRIORITIES
Council Member Hayek questioned when Council would be discussing the franchise fee in
connection with the budget. Interim City Manager Helling stated he anticipated further
discussion in September. Council Member Hayek stated he also wanted to discuss the debt
service trends as well.
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS [info packet #5]
Franchise Fess in September.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
None
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE [#6 of 7/23 info packet]
Majority agree to the following schedule:
Monday, October 5, Work Session, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, October 6, Formal (Primary election, if needed), 7:00 PM
Monday, October 19, Work Session, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, October 20, Formal, 7:00 PM
Monday, November 2, Combined Work Session, TBA; Special Formal, 7:00 PM
Tuesday, November 3, ELECTION DAY
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Wednesday, November 11, HOLIDAY
Thursday, November 12, joint meeting of outgoing & incoming City Council, 6:30 PM
Monday, November 16, Work Session, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, November 17, Formal, 7:00 PM
Thursday, November 26, HOLIDAY
Friday, November 27, HOLIDAY
Monday, November 30, Work Session, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, December 1, Formal, 7:00 PM
Monday, December 14, Combined Work Session, TBA; Special Formal, 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 24, HOLIDAY
Friday, December 25, HOLIDAY
Possible Special Work Session date for meeting with area legislators prior to the start of the
session:
(Options will be presented to legislators and confirmed after responses received)
Monday, December 7
Wednesday, December 9
Thursday, December 10
Meeting adjourned 9:30 PM.