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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 4, 2003
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 8:00 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: Champion. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling,
Dilkes, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 03-62, Side 1.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be approved, and/or adopted as
amended.
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended
by the City Clerk: July 14 Council Work Session. July 14 Special Council
Formal Meeting. July 15 Regular Council Formal Meeting.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
(recommendations to Council become effective only upon separate Council
action): Historic Preservation Commission - June 26. Historic Preservation
Commission - July 10. Iowa City Airport Commission - June 12. Iowa City
Human Rights Commission - May 27. Iowa City Human Rights Commission -
May 29. Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - June 26. Iowa City
Telecommunications Commission - June 2. Planning and Zoning Commission
- June 19.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
New. Class C Liquor License for Third Base Sports Bar, Inc., dba Third Base
Sports Bars, The Field House, 111 E. College St. RES. 03-239, ISSUE
DANCE PERMIT for Third Base Sports Bar, Inc., dba Third Base Sports Bars,
The Field House, 111 E. College St. RES. 03-240, ISSUE CIGARETTE
PERMIT for Third Base Sports Bar, Inc., dba Third Base Sports Bars, The
Field House, 111 E. College St.
Resolution: RES. 03-241, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE VOICE
COMMUNICATIONS UPGRADE - PHASE 2 OUTSIDE PLANT PROJECT.
Correspondence. Jill Cirivello (Eagle Food Centers) - Chapter 11
Bankruptcy. Clark Adams (Cambridge Place Apartments) - Problems with
Qwest [staff response included]. Dan Arthur and Ray Novick (2003
IC/Coralville Jaycees' Fireworks Committee) - Appreciation. Morgan
Hoosman - Community Forum: Creating a Safe Community [staff response
included]. Veronica Kotkowski - Public Transportation. Maryann Dennis
(Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship) - Housing Discrimination Complaint
filed by Wanda and Phillip Daniel against Greater Iowa City Housing
Fellowship. Bob Thompson - Historic Preservation Guidelines. Charlotte
Walker - JC Task Force on Aging. Chuck Oonrad (MidAmerican Fnergy) -
Municipal Electric Utility. Caroline Dieterle - USA Patriot Act. Chad
Rummelhart - Englert Theatre Sign [staff response included]. J. Paul Kessler -
Vision Iowa Funds. Alan Ellis (Airport Commission) - Airport Budget. Arlyn
Davich (Organic Style) - America's Healthiest Cities. Tom Aunan - Turn Lane
on Mormon Trek. Eve Casserly - Senator Grassley to Iowa City.
In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Manager stated that a response
would be formatted to the MidAmerican letter regarding Gold-Eagle Cooperative after
receipt of the Latham study. Mayor Pro tern Vanderhoef noted the letter from Bob
Thompson regarding Historic Preservation guidelines and encouraged maps showing
conservation and historic districts on the city website. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-242,
CONCERNING MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION'S REQUESTED
RATE INCREASE AND ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM PERMITTED RATES FOR
BASIC CABLE SERVICE. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn special meeting at
8:15 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Champion
absent. ~or~~
Mana"~n K. Karr, City Clerk
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 14, 2003
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, July 14, 2003, 6:15 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilbum
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Rocca, Jensen, Koch, Stimmel, Franklin, McCafferty, Fosse,
Boelk, Davidson, Mollenhauer
Tapes: 03-55, Side 2; 03-60, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
ADDITIONS TO FORMAL MEETING AGENDA
City Clerk Karr requested the following items be added or amended on the Tuesday evening
agenda:
· New Consent Calendar Item 3e(15) - resolution supporting Waterworks Park Prairie Project
and authorizing grant application from the DNR
· Revised Item 10 awarding contract for the HVAC project
· New Item 13b - resolution authorizing indemnification for punitive damages caused by
lawsuits
· New Item 13c - resolution of intent to convey property known as Peninsula Development
Second Addition to Terry Stamper and setting a public hearing for conveyance for August 19
Council agreed to add the items.
TOUR FIRE SAFETY HOUSE (IP1 of 7/10 Information Packet)
Fire Chief Rocca, Fire Marshall Jensen, Lt. Stimmel, and Firefighter Koch provided information
on the tour of the Fire Safety House in the parking lot.
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following agenda items:
A. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING 5.69 ACRES
FROM LOW-DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) TO LOW-DENSITY
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12) LOCATED AT 1715 MORMON TREK
BOULEVARD. (REZ03-00018)
B. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF
APPROXIMATELY 6.1 ACRES FROM COUNTY RS, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL, TO CI-
1, INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF DANE ROAD,
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EAST OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD EXTENDED. (REZ01-00017) (PASS AND
ADOPT)
PCD Director Franklin stated items B and C should be deferred to the August 19 meeting
pending approval from the Secretary of State.
C. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF
APPROXIMATELY 144 ACRES FROM COUNTY CH, C2, R1A, RS & A1 TO P, PUBLIC,
CH-t, HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL, C1-1, INTENSIVE 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. (REZ03-00013) (PASS AND ADOPT)
See previous item.
D. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF HIGHLAND WOODS, A
6.92-ACRE, 10-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED WEST OF CUMBERLAND
LANE. (SUB03-00022)
E. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PINE RIDGE
ADDITION, A RESUBDIVlSlON OF LOTS 17, 18, 19 AND 20 OF MEADOW RIDGE PART
TWO, A 2.21-ACRE, 2-LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF MEADOW RIDGE LANE AND NORTH DUBUQUE STREET. (SUB03-00023)
F. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF PINE RIDGE ADDITION, A
RESUBDIVlSlON OF LOTS 17, 18, 19 AND 20 OF MEADOW RIDGE PART TWO, A 2.21-
ACRE, 2-LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MEADOW
RIDGE LANE AND NORTH DUBUQUE STREET. (SUB03-00025)
G. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF THE PENINSULA
NEIGHBORHOOD, SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
PCD Director requested deferral until August 19 to allow legal papers to be reviewed by the
prospective buyer's attorney. Approval would be scheduled at the same meeting as the public
hearing on conveyance of the property.
AGENDA ITEMS.
1. (Item 9 - Ordinance amending .... Number of vehicles parked, stored, placed or kept outside
on private property.) Council Member Kanner requested a further explanation of the
proposed ordinance amendment. After discussion a majority agreed to defer the item.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
(3) Housing and community Development Commission - Council Member Wilburn abstained
from discussion due to a conflict of interest. City Atty. Dilkes requested time to double check a
potential conflict with one applicant. Council Members requested attendance information on
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another applicant serving on another City Board. Majority agreed to defer the appointments to
August 19, and not readvertise or accept new applications until after that meeting.
(1) Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants, readvertise
(1) Airport Zoning Commission - no applicants, readvertise
(1) Historic Preservation Commission -Woodlawn District - no applicants, readvertise
COUNCIL TIME
1. Mayor Pm tem Vanderhoef requested Council schedule PIN grant sustainability for an
upcoming work session prior to final budget review. Majority agreed.
2. Council Member O'Donnell clarified that it took five Council Members to call the question.
AFFIRMATION OF LONG-TERM DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN
(IP2 of 7/10 information.packet)
Adm. Asst. Mollenhauer present for discussion. Majority informally affirmed the long term
management plan.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare a recommendation to be approved by resolution for a future
council meeting. (Mollenhauer)
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ISSUES .(IP3 of 7/10 Information Packet)
PCD Director Franklin and Associate Planner McCafferty present for discussion. Council
identified the following issues of concern:
1. Clarify the distinction between conservation zones and historic preservation districts
2. Differences in contributing and non-contributing structures in both zones (as noted in the
memo)
3. Review of the process, including appeals
4. Map of what has already been designated
5. Guidelines on prohibition on demolition
6. Consideration for economic feasibility
7. Use of Neighborhood Conservation Zones (rather than historic or preservation zone)
8. Continue strong inspection to ensure safety of structures
9. Encourage energy efficiency
STAFF ACTION: Commission and staff will prepare a response. (Franklin)
STORMWATER UTILITY (IP4 of 7/10 information packet)
Public Works Director Fosse and Senior Civil Engr. Boelk present for discussion. Majority of
Council agreed with the outline and schedule presented.
STAFF ACTION: Set public hearing on August 19 and proceed with preparation of
ordinance. (Fosse)
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PCRB PEACE OFFICER REPRESENTATION
Majority of Council directed staff to amend the ordinance to clarify that an any Peace Officer
applicant from the Iowa City Public Safety Division must not be employed by that Division for
five years prior to appointment.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare ordinance for Au,qust 19 aqenda. (Dilkes)
Meeting adjourned 8:20 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/14/03
Iowa City, special meeting, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding.
Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
Moved and seconded, to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in litigation where its disclosure would be likely
to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Council returned to open session 6:15 p.m.
Moved by and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 6:16 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Acti~v,j,ties is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/MarianK. Karr, CityClerk ~.~_~9 ~. ~/~"~~
Submitted for publication - 7/23/03
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/15/03
Iowa City City Council Regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Wilburn. Absent: Vanderhoef.
The Mayor proclaimed: Persons with Disabilities Day, July 26, Keith Ruff, PA
Peer Coordinator, accepting; The Salvation Army Soup Kitchen Week, July 20-26,
Captain Terry Smith and Wilson Miller, accepting; Irving B. Weber Day, August 9,
Darold Albright, 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 23 Special Council Work Session. June 23 Special
Council Formal Official and Complete; June 24 Special Council Formal Official
and Complete; July 1 Special Council Formal Official and Complete; July 9
Special Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
(recommendations to Council become effective only upon separate Council
action). Historic Preservation Commission - June 5. Housing and Community
Development Commission May 15. Iowa City Board of Adjustment - May 14.
Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - May 22. Parks and Recreation
Commission - June 11. Planning and Zoning Commission - June 5. Police
Citizens Review Board - May 27.
Recommendations to Council: 1 ) Approve removal of a member for
excessive absences and appoint new board member. 2) Approve a 60-
day extension to complete Public Report on #03-01. [Council
considered and approved these recommendations at their June 10
Formal Meeting.]
Public Art Advisory Committee - May 1. Senior Center Commission -
December 17. Senior Center Commission - March 24. Senior Center
Commission - April 15.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Five 14 day Class C Liquor Licenses for Minerva's Grill & Bar, 2208 N.
Dodge St. Class C Liquor License for Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.
Five day Class B Permit for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2120 Rochester Ave.
Renewals: Class C Beer Permit for Gasby's East, 2303 Muscatine Ave. Class
C Beer Permit for Kum & Go #422,513 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Beer Permit
for Hartig Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class B Wine Permit for
Hartig Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class E Liquor License for
Hartig Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class C Liquor License
Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 West. Class C
Liquor License for Green Room, 509 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License for
Memories, 928 Maiden Lane. Class C Beer Permit for Drugtown, 310 N. First
Ave. Class B Wine Permit for Drugtown, 310 N. First Ave. Class E Liquor
License for Drugtown, 310 N. First Ave. Class C Liquor License for American
Legion Roy L. Chopek Post #17, 3016 Muscatine Ave. Class C Liquor License
for Vito's, 118 E. College St. Class C Liquor License for One Twenty Six, 126
E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Etc., 118 S. Dubuque St. RES.
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03-209, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMITS for Etc., 118 S. Dubuque St.; New
Memories, 928 Maiden Lane; Green Room, 509 S. Gilbert St.; Fraternal Order
of Eagles Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 West.; Mill Restaurant, 120 E.
Burlington St (New); Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2120 Rochester Ave. (New)
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 03-210, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
for August 19, 2003, ON AMENDING THE FY2004 OPERATING BUDGET.
RES. 03-211, INTENT TO CONVEYA SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT
1528 CROSBY LANE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 19, 2003. RES. 03-212,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for August 19 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA HIGHWAY 1 (DODGE STREET)/
NORTHGATE DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL 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. 03-213, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for August 19
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCOTT PARK TRUNK SEWER
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 03-214, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WELLS FARGO HOME
MORTGAGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5
CAROLINE COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-215, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE
OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2124 WESTERN ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-216, 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, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
3416 SHAMROCK DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-217, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
MORTGAGE ELECTRONICS REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., AS
NOMINEE FOR WASHTENAW MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS
SUCCESSORS AND/OR ASSIGNS, ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED 424 VAN BUREN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 03-218, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND KLDP INC.
D/B/A ONE TWENTY SIX, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~. RES. 03-219,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SCOTT BOULEVARD LANDSCAPE -
FIRST AVENUE TO ROCHESTER AVENUE PROJECT. RES. 03-220,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FY02 CELL
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. RES. 03-221, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS BLOOMINGTON STREET
BOOSTER STATION PROJECT. RES. 03-222, ACCEPTING WORK FOR
THE SANITARY SEWER, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE
RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 236, WASHINGTON PARK, PART 11, AND
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AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2001023, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 03-223,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER,
WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WILD
PRAIRIE ESTATES - PART 4, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 03-224, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER
MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE GREEN -
PART XXII, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 03-225, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE USTEP PROJECT -
IOWA HIGHWAY I (DODGE STREET) / NORTHGATE DRIVE TRAFFIC
SIGNAL PROJECT (UST-1-5(75)--4A-52). RES. 03-226, APPROVING THE
SIGNAGE FOR "ZEPHYRS" LOCATED AT 124 E. WASHINGTON STREET.
RES. 03-227, PETITIONING THE IOWA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION
TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL HOUSING TRUST FUND ACT OF 2003
(HR1102) THAT WILL CREATE, REHABILITATE AND PRESERVE 1.5
MILLION UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE UNITED STATES
OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS. RES. 03-228, SUPPORTING THE WATER-
WORKS PARK PRAIRIE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN A GRANT APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
Correspondence: Ron Hall regarding Dunk Tank [staff response
included]. Patricia Ephgrave (JC Task Force on Aging) regarding The Name of
the Senior Center. Gary Hagen regarding Cable TV Rates [staff response
included]. Amy Correia (HCDC) regarding Sale of Parcel 64-1a Proceeds to
HCDC for Reallocation. Mollie Schlue (Englert) regarding Fundraiser. Justine
Zimmer regarding Englert. Neighborhood Council regarding Appreciation.
Vicki Jennings (Iowa Arts Festival) regarding Appreciation. Jack Denton
regarding Youth Camp. Flora Cassiliano regarding United Natural Foods
Expansion [staff response included]. Donald Baxter regarding Parking and
Parking Tickets in Iowa City. Richard Lampkin regarding Correspondence
between Mr. Lampkin and AUR Property Management. JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner: Installation of NO PARKING ANYTIME Signs on Both
Sides of the N. Dubuque Street Frontage Road between Bjaysville Lane and
Ventura Avenue; Approval of STOP Signs at Nine Intersections along Old
Highway 218 due to transfer of jurisdiction of Highway 921; Installation of a
STOP Sign at the Intersection of Court Street and Berkeley Lane.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 5.69 acres
from Low-Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Low-Density Multi-Family
Residential (RM-12) located at 1715 Mormon Trek Boulevard.
Moved and seconded to defer to August 19 the ordinance changing the
zoning designation of 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, be passed and adopted. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to August 19 the ordinance changing the
zoning designation of approximately 144 acres from County CH, C2, R1A, RS & A1
to P, Public, CH-l, Highway Commercial, C1-1, Intensive Commercial, and ID-RS,
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Suburban Residential, for property generally located east of Highway 218, west of
the Iowa City Airport, and both north and south of Highway 1, be passed and
adopted. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-229, APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF
HIGHLAND WOODS, A 6.92-ACRE, 10-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
LOCATED WEST OF CUMBERLAND LANE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-230, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY
PLAT OF PINE RIDGE ADDITION, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 17, 18, 19 AND
20 OF MEADOW RIDGE PART TWO, A 2.21-ACRE, 2-LOT SUBDIVISION
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MEADOW RIDGE LANE AND
NORTH DUBUQUE STREET.
Council Member Wilburn noted that some individuals were present for the
public hearing on conditionally rezoning 1715 Mormon Trek Boulevard and
questioned if the public hearing could be reopened. The Mayor stated he would take
comments at this time. Jong Koo Lee, senior pastor of All Nations Baptist Church,
appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-231, APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF
PINE RIDGE ADDITION, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 17, 18, 19 AND 20 OF
MEADOW RIDGE PART TWO, A 2.21-ACRE, 2-LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MEADOW RIDGE LANE AND NORTH DUBUQUE
STREET.
Moved and seconded to defer to August 19, a resolution approving the final
plat of the Peninsula Neighborhood, Second Addition, Iowa City, Iowa.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending title 3, "City Finances,
Taxation, and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds Fines
and Penalties" by amending Section 6, "Public Transportation," and establishing
under "Special Fares" a fare of 25 cents for the downtown shuttle bus.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances,
Taxation, and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds Fines
and Penalties" by amending Section 6, "Public Transportation," and establishing
under "Special Fares" a fare of 25 cents for the downtown shuttle bus, be given first
vote. The Mayor declared the motion defeated.
A public hearing was held on plans and specifications for the construction of
the Court Street Transportation Center 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. 03-232, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT STREET
TRANSPORTATION CENTER 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. 03-233, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AND AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND OPN ARCHITECTS INC.
FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
Moved and seconded to defer to August 19, the ordinance amending Title 6,
Chapter 1 (Nuisances) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City by adding
Standards and Procedures to control the number of vehicles parked, stored, placed,
or kept outside on private property. Sandra and James Thomas, 131 N. First
Avenue, appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from James
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Thomas; Steven Nelson; and Morgan Forbes. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-234, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CIVIC CENTER NORTH COURT
TRANE HVAC PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-235, ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT
SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW
REMOVAL, SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND
DIRECTING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY
TREASURER FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY
TAXES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-236, ON UNCLASSIFIED SALARY
COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 FOR THE CITY MANAGER, CITY
ATTORNEY, AND CITY CLERK.
Moved and seconded to grant a 30-day extension to the Police Citizens
Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on Complaint
#03-02. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-237, AUTHORIZING
INDEMNIFICATION FOR PUNITIVE DAMAGE CLAIMED IN LAWSUITS AGAINST
CITY EMPLOYEES IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR INVESTIGATIONS OF
CRIMINAL ACTIVITY AND SUBSEQUENT ARRESTS OF INDIVIDUALS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-238, OF INTENT TO CONVEY THE
PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, SECOND
ADDITION IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO TERRY L. STAMPER HOLDINGS, L.L.C.,
AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCES FOR AUGUST 19,
2003. Developer Terry Stamper appeared.
Developer Terry Stamper updated Council on the Peninsula Development
project.
The Mayor announced there were no applications for the following vacancies:
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
an 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 noted vacancy would be readvertised.
Moved and seconded to defer to August 19, appointments to the Housing and
Community Development Commission for three appointments to fill three-year terms
September 1, 2003 - September 1, 2006. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Library Board of
Trustees for one vacancy to fill six-year terms July 1,2003 - July 1,2009; 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, August 13.
Moved and seconded to adjourn regular meeting at 8:35 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council ¢~U)vitiesjs on file in~the,,pffice of the
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor "T~r,-~'' ~ ~
s/Marian K. Karr, City C erk ¢¢
Official Actions
July 15, 2003
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Submitted for publication - 7/23/03.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 14, 2003
Iowa City, special meeting, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding.
Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff Members present: Atkins, Dilkes, Karr.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 03-59, Side 2.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation where its
disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the
governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned
into executive session 6:01 p.m.
Council returned to open session 6:15 p.m.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn the special meeting
6:16 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, 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 15, 2003
Iowa City City Council Regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Wilburn. Absent: Vanderhoef. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
Franklin, Fowler, Logsden. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 03-61, Sides 1 &
2.
The Mayor proclaimed: Persons with Disabilities Day, July 26, Keith Ruff, PA
Peer Coordinator, accepting; The Salvation Army Soup Kitchen Week, July 20-26,
Captain Terry Smith and Wilson Miller, accepting; Irving B. Weber Day, August 9,
Darold Albright, accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended
by the City Clerk: June 23 Special Council Work Session. June 23 Special
Council Formal Official and Complete; June 24 Special Council Formal Official
and Complete; July 1 Special Council Formal Official and Complete; July 9
Special Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
(recommendations to Council become effective only upon separate Council
action). Historic Preservation Commission - June 5. Housing and Community
Development Commission May 15. Iowa City Board of Adjustment - May 14.
Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - May 22. Parks and Recreation
Commission - June 11. Planning and Zoning Commission - June 5. Police
Citizens Review Board - May 27.
Recommendations to Council: 1) Approve removal of a member for
excessive absences and appoint new board member. 2) Approve a 60-
day extension to complete Public Report on #03-01. [Council
considered and approved these recommendations at their June 10
Formal Meeting.]
Public Art Advisory Committee - May 1. Senior Center Commission -
December 17. Senior Center Commission - March 24. Senior Center
Commission - April 15.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Five 14 day Class C Liquor Licenses for W R Restaurants Management,
LLC, dba Minerva's Grill & Bar, 2208 N. Dodge St. Class C Liquor License for
I.C. Mill Associates, LLC, dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St. Five day
Class B Permit for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, Inc., dba Iowa City Fall Fun
Festival, 2120 Rochester Ave. Renewals: Class C Beer Permit for FAP
Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's East, 2303 Muscatine Ave. Class C Beer
Permit for Krause Gentle, Corp., dba Kum & Go #422,513 S. Riverside Dr.
Class C Beer Permit for Hartig Drug Co., Inc., dba Hartig Drug Store #10, 701
Mormon Trek Blvd. Class B Wine Permit for Hartig Drug Co., Inc., dba Hartig
Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class E Liquor License for Hartig
Drug Co., Inc., dba Hartig Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class C
Liquor License for Iowa City Aerie #695 Fraternal Order of Eagles, Inc., dba
Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 West. Class C
Liquor License for Green Room, Inc., dba Green Room, 509 S. Gilbert St.
Class C Liquor License for New Walt's, Ltd., dba Memories, 928 Maiden
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Lane. Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Drugtown, 310 N. First Ave.
Class B Wine Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Drugtown, 310 N. First Ave. Class
E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Drugtown, 310 N. First Ave. Class C
Liquor License for Roy L. Chopek Post #17 dba American Legion Roy L.
Chopek Post #17, 3016 Muscatine Ave. Class C Liquor License for Vito's of
Iowa City, Inc., dba Vito's, 118 E. College St. Class C Liquor License for
KLDP, Inc., dba One Twenty Six, 126 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor
License for Etre, LLC, dba Etc., 118 S. Dubuque St. RES. 03-209, TO ISSUE
DANCE PERMITS for Etre, LLC, dba Etc., 118 S. Dubuque St.; New Walt's,
Ltd., dba Memories, 928 Maiden Lane; Green Room, Inc., dba Green Room,
509 S. Gilbert St.; Iowa City Aerie #695 Fraternal Order of Eagles, Inc., dba
Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 West.; I.C. Mill
Associates, L.L.C, dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St (New); Iowa City
Fall Fun Festival, Inc., dba Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2120 Rochester Ave.
(New)
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 03-210, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
for August 19, 2003, ON AMENDING THE FY2004 OPERATING BUDGET.
RES. 03-211, INTENT TO CONVEYA SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT
1528 CROSBY LANE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 19, 2003. RES. 03-212,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for August 19 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA HIGHWAY 1 (DODGE STREET) /
NORTHGATE DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL 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. 03-213, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for August 19
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCOTT PARK TRUNK SEWER
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 03-214, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WELLS FARGO HOME
MORTGAGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5
CAROLINE COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-215, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE
OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2124 WESTERN ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-216, 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, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
3416 SHAMROCK DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-217, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
MORTGAGE ELECTRONICS REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., AS
NOMINEE FOR WASHTENAW MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS
SUCCESSORS AND/OR ASSIGNS, ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED 424 VAN BUREN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 03-218, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
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TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND KLDP INC.
D/B/A ONE TVVENTY SIX, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~. RES. 03-219,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SCOTT BOULEVARD LANDSCAPE -
FIRST AVENUE TO ROCHESTER AVENUE PROJECT. RES. 03-220,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FY02 CELL
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. RES. 03-221, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS BLOOMINGTON STREET
BOOSTER STATION PROJECT. RES. 03-222, ACCEPTING WORK FOR
THE SANITARY SEWER, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE
RESUBDIVISlON OF LOT 236, WASHINGTON PARK, PART 11, AND
AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2001023, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 03-223,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER,
WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WILD
PRAIRIE ESTATES - PART 4, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 03-224, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER
MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE GREEN -
PART XXII, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 03-225, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE USTEP PROJECT -
IOWA HIGHWAY 1 (DODGE STREET) / NORTHGATE DRIVE TRAFFIC
SIGNAL PROJECT (UST-1-5(75)--4A-52). RES. 03-226, APPROVING THE
SlGNAGE FOR "ZEPHYRS" LOCATED AT 124 E. WASHINGTON STREET.
RES. 03-227, PETITIONING THE IOWA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION
TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL HOUSING TRUST FUND ACT OF 2003
(HR1102) THAT WILL CREATE, REHABILITATE AND PRESERVE 1.5
MILLION UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE UNITED STATES
OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS. RES. 03-228, SUPPORTING THE WATER-
WORKS PARK PRAIRIE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN A GRANT APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
Correspondence: Ron Hall regarding Dunk Tank [staff response
included]. Patricia Ephgrave (JC Task Force on Aging) regarding The Name of
the Senior Center. Gary Hagen regarding Cable TV Rates [staff response
included]. Amy Correia (HCDC) regarding Sale of Parcel 64-1a Proceeds to
HCDC for Reallocation. Mollie Schlue (Englert) regarding Fundraiser. Justine
Zimmer regarding Englert. Neighborhood Council regarding Appreciation.
Vicki Jennings (Iowa Arts Festival) regarding Appreciation. Jack Denton
regarding Youth Camp. Flora Cassiliano regarding United Natural Foods
Expansion [staff response included]. Donald Baxter regarding Parking and
Parking Tickets in Iowa City. Richard Lampkin regarding Correspondence
between Mr. Lampkin and AUR Property Management. JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner: Installation of NO PARKING ANYTIME Signs on Both
Sides of the N. Dubuque Street Frontage Road between Bjaysville Lane and
Ventura Avenue; Approval of STOP Signs at Nine Intersections along Old
Highway 218 due to transfer of jurisdiction of Highway 921; Installation of a
STOP Sign at the Intersection of Court Street and Berkeley Lane.
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Council Member Kanner noted the 6/11 minutes of the Parks & Recreation
Commission regarding snow removal on 8 foot sidewalks, and stated Council wanted
to discuss at a work session. The City Manager stated the matter would be
scheduled and would notify the Commission. In response to Council Member
Kanner, the City Manager stated that staff would be providing information in August
or September regarding the status of County appointees to the Commission, as well
as by-law changes. Council Member Kanner noted a letter received regarding a
Senior Center name change to "The Center", and questioned the status of the name
change. The City Manager stated he thought they were just using an abbreviated
version of the full name. Council Member noted stated he was happy to be
supporting a resolution petitioning our Iowa Congressional Delegates to support the
National Housing Trust Fund Act of 2003 and thanked the Housing and Community
Development Commission for keeping Council informed. Council Member Kanner
noted the recent letter stating a concern over the high price of cable television, and
stated a possible solution might be municipal ownership. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 5.69 acres
from Low-Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Low-Density Multi-Family
Residential (RM-12) located at 1715 Mormon Trek Boulevard (All Nations Baptist
Church). No one appeared. (See comments after item #5e later in the meeting).)
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to August 19 the
ordinance changing the zoning designation of 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, be passed and adopted.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to defer to August 19 the ordinance
changing the zoning designation of approximately 144 acres from County CH, C2,
R1A, RS & A1 to P, Public, CH-l, Highway Commercial, C1-1, Intensive 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, be passed
and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 03-229,
APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF HIGHLAND WOODS, A 6.92-ACRE, 10-LOT
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED WEST OF CUMBERLAND LANE.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-230,
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PINE RIDGE ADDITION, A
RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 17, 18, 19 AND 20 OF MEADOW RIDGE PART TWO,
A 2.21-ACRE, 2-LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
MEADOW RIDGE LANE AND NORTH DUBUQUE STREET. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn,
Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Pfab. Absent: Vanderhoef.
Council Member Wilbum noted that some individuals were present for the
public hearing on conditionally rezoning 1715 Mormon Trek Boulevard (All Nations
Baptist Church) and questioned if the public hearing could be reopened. The Mayor
stated he would take comments at this time. Jong Koo Lee, senior pastor of All
Nations Baptist Church, appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-231,
APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF PINE RIDGE ADDITION, A RESUBDIVISION OF
LOTS 17, 18, 19 AND 20 OF MEADOW RIDGE PART TWO, A 2.21-ACRE, 2-LOT
SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MEADOW RIDGE
LANE AND NORTH DUBUQUE STREET. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Kanner,
Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Pfab. Absent: Vanderhoef.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to defer to August 19, a resolution
approving the final plat of the Peninsula Neighborhood, Second Addition, Iowa City,
Iowa. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending title 3, "City Finances,
Taxation, and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds Fines
and Penalties" by amending Section 6, "Public Transportation," and establishing
under "Special Fares" a fare of 25 cents for the downtown shuttle bus. No one
appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending
Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation, and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges, Bonds Fines and Penalties" by amending Section 6, "Public
Transportation," and establishing under "Special Fares" a fare of 25 cents for the
downtown shuttle bus, be given first vote. Parking & Transit Director Fowler and
Transit Manager Logsden present for discussion. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated 3/3, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Champion. Nays:
Kanner, Pfab, Wilbum. Absent: Vanderhoef.
A public hearing was held on plans and specifications for the construction of
the Court Street Transportation Center 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 Champion to adopt RES. 03-232,
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
COURT STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER 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. Parking and Transportation Director Fowler
present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call
vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent:
Vanderhoef.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 03-233,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AND
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
OPN ARCHITECTS INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES (Court Street
Transportation Center). The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/1, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Pfab, Wilbum, Champion. Nays:
Kanner. Absent Vanderhoef.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Kanner, to defer to August 19, the
ordinance amending Title 6, Chapter 1 (Nuisances) of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Iowa City by adding Standards and Procedures to control the number of
vehicles parked, stored, placed, or kept outside on private property. Sandra and
James Thomas, 131 N. First Avenue, appeared. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Wilburn to accept
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correspondence from James Thomas; Steven Nelson; and Morgan Forbes. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor
declared the motion to defer carried, 5/1, with the following show of hands vote.
Ayes: Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Pfab. Absent:
Vanderhoef.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-234,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CIVIC
CENTER NORTH COURT TRANE HVAC PROJECT to Climate Engineers, Inc. of
Cedar Rapids, IA for $46,366. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-235,
ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF
PROPERTY, SNOW REMOVAL, SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR
CHARGES AND DIRECTING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE
JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER
AS PROPERTY TAXES. City Clerk Karr noted the exhibit had been revised to show
two properties paid. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 03-236, ON
UNCLASSIFIED SALARY COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 FOR THE
CITY MANAGER ($136,926.40), CITY ATTORNEY ($57,295.68/60% FTE), AND
CITY CLERK ($73,860.80). Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Kanner, that the raises be based on the average of the absolute raises of
the bargaining raises in AFSCME Unit 1 in Iowa City. The Mayor declared the motion
dead for lack of a second. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted 4/2, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell.
Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: Vanderhoef.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to grant a 30-day extension to
the Police Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City
Council on Complaint #03-02. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Vanderhoef absent.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-237,
AUTHORIZING INDEMNIFICATION FOR PUNITIVE DAMAGE CLAIMED IN
LAWSUITS AGAINST CITY EMPLOYEES IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR
INVESTIGATIONS OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY AND SUBSEQUENT ARRESTS OF
INDIVIDUALS. City Atty. Dilkes stated the resolution indemnified employees names
in three lawsuits. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RI:S. 03-238, OF INTENT
TO CONVEY THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD,
SECOND ADDITION IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO TERRY L. STAMPER HOLDINGS,
L.L.C., AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCES FOR
AUGUST 19, 2003. Developer Terry Stamper appeared. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Developer Terry Stamper updated Council on the Peninsula Development
project.
The Mayor announced there were no applications for the following vacancies:
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
an unexpired term ending December 31,2003. Staff will not publish additional
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notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise this vacancy
with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs
will be incurred; Historic Preservation Commission for one appointment for a
Woodlawn District Rep to fill a three-year term March 29, 2003 - March 29, 2006,
and noted vacancy would be readvertised.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to defer to August 19,
appointments to the Housing and Community Development Commission for three
appointments to fill three-year terms September 1, 2003 - September 1,2006. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/0, with the following division of roll call vote.
Ayes: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Wilburn. Abstaining: Wilburn.
Absent: Vanderhoef.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Library Board of
Trustees for one vacancy to fill six-year terms July 1,2003 - July 1,2009; 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, August 13.
Council Member O'Donnell encouraging everyone to get out and enjoy Irving
Weber Day.
Council Member Wilburn congratulated the Arrow Hawks on their successful radio
controlled airplane event and gathering food for the Crisis Center; and thanked
Jonathan Narcisse from the State of Iowa Black Initiative for attending a hearing
about the health of African Americans in Iowa, and the County Board of Supervisors
for allowing him to conduct the hearing.
Council Member Kanner encouraged people to get out and meet presidential
candidates visiting Iowa; noted special events such as the Longfellow Garden Tour,
Shakespeare in the Park, and the Iowa City Softball League; congratulated Riverside
Theatre for their presentation of A Midsummer's Night Dream; encouraged citizens to
attend the joint meeting of area City Council's, School Board, and County
Supervisors on July 16, noting a discussion of students at risk scheduled that
evening; announced a FAIR meeting for July 16; noted his appreciation on the Army
Corp of Engineers decision regarding development of a Muslim camp.
Mayor Lehman stated Council would be receiving the airport's strategic plan
prior to the August 18 work session, noting he had made it a point to encourage
distribution of the report well ahead of the meeting; and congratulated the community
on the successful completion of the fund drive for the Englert Theatre.
Council Member Wilburn reported that the Student Senate ABC (Alcohol and
Bar Committee) would be meeting soon.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn regular meeting at 8:35
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk