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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 19, 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,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn (8:35 p.m.). Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Nasby, O'Malley, Knoche, Scott, Klingaman. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 03-64, Sides 1 & 2; Tape 03-65, Side 1.
Mayor Lehman announced Council Member Wilburn was attending junior high
orientation with his oldest daughter and would be arriving later; and read a letter from
Paul Coates, Director of the Office of State and Local Government Programs at Iowa
State noting the participation of City Clerk Kart at the Municipal Clerks Academy.
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: August 4 Special Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
(recommendations to Council become effective only upon separate Council
action): iowa City Board of Appeals - December 2. Iowa City Board of Appeals
- August 4 (DRAFT).
Recommendation: Due to time constraints, draft minutes from the
August 4, 2003, Board of Appeals meeting are being submitted along
with a redlined version of the bylaws showing the proposed changes
and a memorandum from staff outlining the major changes. The matter
should be referred to the Council Rules Committee.
Parks and Recreation Commission - July 9. Planning and Zoning Commission
- July 17. Police Citizens Review Board - July 3. Public Art Advisory
Committee - July 7. Senior Center Commission - June 17. Senior Center
Commission - August 8 (DRAFT).
Recommendation: Due to time constraints draft minutes from the
August 8, 2003, Senior Center Commission meeting are being
submitted along with a) proposed amendments to the bylaws of the
Senior Center Commission; b) current bylaws; and c) memorandum
from staff outlining the major changes. The matter should be referred
to the Council Rules Committee.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Special Class C Liquor License for Cottage of Iowa City, Inc., dba
Cottage Bakery & Cafb, 14 S. Linn St. Class C Liquor License for George's
Buffet, Inc., dba George's Buffet, 312 E. Market St. Class C Beer Permit for
Kmart Corporation, dba Big Kmart ~315, 901 Hollywood BLvd. Class B Wine
Permit for Kmart Corporation, dba Big Kmart #4315, 901 Hollywood Blvd.
Class C Beer Permit for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug #5078,
2425 Muscatine Ave. Class B Wine Permit for American Drug Stores, Inc.,
dba Osco Drug #5078, 2425 Muscatine Ave. Class E Liquor License for
American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug #5078, 2425 Muscatine Ave.
Class C Beer Permit for Aajaxxx Liquor Store, Inc., dba Aajaxxx Liquor Store,
107 S. Linn St. Class B Wine Permit for Aajaxxx Liquor Store, Inc., dba
Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St. Class E Liquor License for Aajaxxx
Liquor Store, Inc., dba Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St. Class C Beer
Permit for L&M Mighty Shop, Inc., dba L&M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E.
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Burlington St. Class B Wine Permit for L&M Mighty Shop, Inc., dba L&M
Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington St. Class C Liquor License for High
Energy Food Concepts, Inc., dba Martini's, 127 E. College St. Class C Beer
Permit for A & J Mini Mart, Inc., dba A & J Mini Mart,2153 ACT Circle. Class C
Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society, dba New Pioneer Co Op,
22 S. Van Buren St. Class B Wine Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative
Society, dba New Pioneer Co Op, 22 S. Van Buren St. Refund remaining
portion of Class E Liquor License for Eagle Food Centers, Inc., dba Eagle
Food Center #157, 600 N. Dodge St. Refund remaining portion of Class B
Wine Permit for Eagle Food Centers, Inc., dba Eagle Food Center #157,600
N. Dodge St. Refund remaining portion of Class C Beer Permit for Eagle Food
Centers, Inc., dba Eagle Food Center #157, 600 N. Dodge St. RES. 03-243,
TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS for One Poor Student, Inc., dba One Eyed
Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St.; Summit Restaurant & Bar, Inc., dba Summit, 10
S. Clinton St.; and I.C. Mill Associates, LLC, dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E.
Burlington St.
Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $26,586,697.07 for
the period of June 1 through June 30, 2003, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 03-244, INTENT TO CONVEY THE
PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1926 BROADWAY STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA
AND 1946 BROADWAY STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO HAWKEYE AREA
COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (HACAP) AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR SEPTEMBER 9, 2003. RES. 03-
245, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 9, 2003, TO AMEND
THE SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY SECTION 8 PROGRAM. RES. 03-246, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 9, 2003 ON THE UPDATE OF THE IOWA
CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HOUSING ADMISSIONS AND
CONTINUED OCCUPANCY PLAN (ACOP).
Resolutions: RES. 03-247, APPROVING THE PUBLIC HOUSING
ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (PHAS) MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
CERTIFICATION OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FY03.
RES. 03-248, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO SATISFACTIONS OF JUDGMENT. RES. 03-249,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND WASHINGTON MUTUAL, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED 19 REGAL LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-250,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1648 BURNS AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 03-251, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK AND TRUST FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 2235 RUSSELL DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-252,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION
AGREEMENT, TWO PROMISSORY NOTES, AND TWO MORTGAGES FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2539 NEVADA AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 03-253, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
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CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1528 ABER AVENUE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-254, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A CONDITIONAL GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 422 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
03-255, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 826 RIDER STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 03-256, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SOUTH
SYCAMORE REGIONAL GREENSPACE LANDSCAPE AND TRAIL
PROJECT. RES. 03-257, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR RIDGE - PART SEVENTEEN "A," AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS
AND USE. RES. 03-258, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR RIDGE - PART TWELVE, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS
AND USE. RES. 03-259, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED
WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS
FOR THE BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
OVER RALSTON CREEK. RES. 03-260, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION PRECONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR THE
BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT OVER
RALSTON CREEK (BRF-l-5(54)--38-52). RES. 03-261, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
PORTION OF A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT TRAVERSING 728 PARK
ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-262, NAMING DEPOSITORIES.
Correspondence: Ted Klopp - Pond on Mormon Trek [staff response
included]. Michael Lensing (Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service) -
Acquisition of Alley. Denise Wheeler - Server Training Research [staff
response included]. Joni Arends, Becky Lo Dolce, Jay Coghlan (Concerned
Citizens for Nuclear Safety) - Modern Pit Facility. David Fuller- Budget. Mike
Smithey - 19 and Over. JC Task Force on Aging - Senior Center Proposal.
Rollie Ostrander, Mike Patel, Paul Van Bockern, Jay Patel, Annette Maynard,
Nadia VanderGaast - Traffic Light at North Dodge and ACT Circle. Rober[
Dostal - Benton Hill Park. Will Kapp - Parking at 600 Block of S Governor
Street [staff response included]. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner -
Replacement of NO PARKING ANYTIME Signs with NO PARKING FIRE
LANE Signs Located on the Parking Lane in Front of Mayflower Residence
Hall; Revision on Weight Limit on Meadow Street Bridge Over Ralston Creek;
Installation of NO PARKING ANYTIME Signs on the West Side of Clifford
Lane.
In response to Council Member Kanner, City Atty. Dilkes outlined the procedure for
Satisfactions of Judgement; and the City Manager answered questions regarding
properly acquisitions for the Burlington Street Bridge Project. The Mayor noted a
Rules Committee meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 21.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
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Senior Commission Chair Jay Honohan, 1510 Somerset Lane, updated Council on
activities at the Center and upcoming resolutions for Council consideration.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for
September 9 on an ordinance rezoning approximately 8.7 acres from Interim
Development (ID-RS) to Sensitive Areas Overlay-Low Density Single-Family (OSA-5)
located on the west side of Foster Road (Oakmont Estates). The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that 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), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 03-4094,
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, Wilbum absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, that ORD. 03-4095, CHANGING
THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 144 ACRES FROM COUNTY
CH, C2, RIA, 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, Wilburn absent. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 03-263, APPROVING
FINAL PLAT OF THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, SECOND ADDITION, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 03-264,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, SECOND
ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to defer to September 9 a resolution
approving the final plat of Village Green Par[ 19. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-265,
EXTENDING APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN
PART XX. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-266,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART 17B. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt. RES. 03-267,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART 18B. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-268,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART 19A. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 03-269, ACCEPTING
PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING
FROM KUM & GO STORES #53. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of the property known as Peninsula
Neighborhood, Second Addition, in Iowa City, Iowa, or portion thereof, to Terry L.
Stamper Holdings, L.L.C. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 03-270,
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS
PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, SECOND ADDITION, IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, OR
PORTION THEREOF, TO TERRY L. STAMPER HOLDINGS, L.L.C. PCD Director
Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of a single family home located at
1528 Crosby Lane to a Public Housing Program tenant. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 03-271,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1528
CROSBY LANE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT. Economic
Development Coordinator Nasby present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa Highway 1 (Dodge Street) / Northgate
Drive Traffic Signal 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. City Engr. Ron Knoche present for discussion.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 03-272,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA HIGHWAY 1 (DODGE STREET) /
NORTHGATE DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL 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, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The
Mayor declared resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Scott Park Trunk Sewer project, establishing
amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish
advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one
appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 03-273,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCOTT PARK TRUNK SEWER
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, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on amendment of the FY2004 Operating Budget.
No one appeared.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 03-274,
AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2004. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared
resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by O'Donnell, that 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, be given first vote. James Thomas, 131 N. First
Avenue, appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by
Champion, seconded by Pfab, to accept correspondence from Mr. Thomas. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor
declared the ordinance defeated, 3/3, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Vanderhoef, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Champion, Kanner, Pfab. Absent:
Wilburn.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that ordinance amending Title
8, "Police Regulations," Chapter 8, "Police Citizens Review Board," Section 8,
entitled "Board Composition; Limited Powers of the Board," to provide that peace
officers employed as such by the City of Iowa City within five years of the
appointment date shall not be appointed to the board, be given first vote. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1,
with the following roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef. Nays: Pfab. Absent: Willburn.
Council Member Wilburn arrived, 8:35 p.m.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-275,
APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING
NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT FUNDS. Moved by Kanner, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to remove the dead couch proposal, and give the money back to the
association to recommend reallocation. The following individuals appeared: Jerry
Hansen, Wetherby Friends and Neighbors; Karen Leigh, Northside Neighborhood;
Darlene Clausen, Northside Neighborhood; and Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Klingaman. The Mayor declared the amendment defeated, 2/5, with the following
show of hands: Ayes: Kanner, Lehman. Nays: Wilburn, Champion, O'Donnell,
Pfab, Vanderhoef. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 03-276,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR
PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. Economic Development Coordinator
Nasby present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with
the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion, Lehman. Nays: Pfab, Kanner. Absent: None.
The Mayor noted no applications had been received for the Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment to fill one appointment for an unexpired term ending December
31,2003 and two openings remain for the Housing and Community Development
Commission for three-year terms September 1, 2003 - September 1, 2006, and they
will be readvertised. No applications were received for the Historic Preservation
Commission to fill one appointment for a Woodlawn District Rep for a three-year
term March 29, 2003 - March 29, 2006. Staff will not publish additional 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.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to make the following appointments
to Boards and Commissions: Brian Sponcil, 333 Woodside Drive, to the Airport
Zoning Commission to fill one appointment for an unexpired term ending December
31,2003; William Thomas Greazel, 2827 Brookside Drive, to the Housing and
Community Development Commission to fill one appointment for a three-year term
September 1,2003 - September 1, 2006; Linzee Kull McCray, 534 Clark Street, to
the Library Board of Trustees to fill one vacancy to fill six-year terms July 1, 2003 -
July 1,2009; Gregory Earl Roth, 770 Broadmoor Drive, North Liberty, to the Police
Citizens Review Board to fill one vacancy for a current or former Peace Officer for an
unexpired term ending September 1,2005. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Human Rights Commission to fill two
vacancies for unexpired terms, one ending January 1,2005 and the other ending
January 1,2006; Public Art Advisory Committee to fill one vacancy for an Art or
Design Professional for an unexpired term plus a vacancy for a three-year term
ending January 1,2007; Airport Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March
1,2006. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 8, 2003.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Nick
Klenske, Alice Mathis, Betsy Klein, Alan Ellis. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Mayor Pro tern Vanderhoef noted the opening of our public schools, and
urged citizens to be alert and take care of children going to and from school.
Council Member Wilburn reminded citizens of two events on Saturday, August
30: LaLeche Walk at City Park and United Action For Youth Arts Festival at Riverside
Stage; and a fundraiser for several youth organization planned for Sunday, August
31, at the Knights of Columbus.
Council Member Kanner encouraged citizens to stop by the bike sale and
repair on Saturday, August 23, at Mayor's Youth Employment Program on Dodge
Street; applauded the Downtown Association for the Friday and Saturday concert
series, and the fact that the fountain was on during the concerts.
In response to Mayor Lehman, Mayor Pro rem Vanderhoef reported on Irving
Weber Days, and the dedication of the Irving Weber statue.
Mayor Lehman encouraged citizens to attend the Sertoma Breakfast at the
Iowa City Airport on Sunday, August 24; and thank Council and the community for
their get well messages during his recent illness.
City Manager Atkins reminded everyone that the deadline for submitting
nominations for the Human Rights Awards is September 5, and the 20th breakfast is
September 25.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adjourn regular meeting at 9:05
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried un 7/0, all Council Members
present. ~~m,-.-.~
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian"~K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIVITIES - 8/4/03
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.
Moved and seconded 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 Bars, The Field House,
111 E. College St. RES. 03-239, ISSUE DANCE PERMIT for Third Base
Sports Bars, The Field House, 111 E. College St. RES. 03-240, ISSUE
CIGARETTE PERMIT for 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 Conrad (MidAmerican Energy) -
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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-242, CONCERNING MEDIACOM
COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION'S REQUESTED RATE INCREASE AND
ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM PERMITTED RATES FOR BASIC CABLE SERVICE.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting at 8:15 a.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Official Actions
August 4, 2003
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A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication - 8/14/03.
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
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 Conrad (MidAmerican Energy) -
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. Adyn
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 tem 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, 610, 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.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk