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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 9, 2003
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 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, Helling, Dilkes,
Kart, Franklin, Davidson, Kopping, Nasby, Rackis, Fowler. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 03-62; Side 2; Tape 03-68, Both Sides.
Mayor Lehman reported citizens to vote in the School Board election, and
polls were open another 58 minutes.
The Mayor proclaimed: Assisted Living Week, September 7 - 13; Constitution
Week, September 17 - 25, Sabrina Alberhasky and son J.D. accepting; American
Heart Association Day, September 28, Kathi Cleppe accepting.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received or approved, and/or adopted
as amended and to delete from the Consent Calendar and consider as separate
consideration the following items: Items 3d(1) resolution filing an application Arterial
Street Traffic Signal Interconnection project; 3d(5) resolution filing an application for
National Register of Historic Places Nominations for Downtown; 3d(18) No parking
signs on Oakcrest Street:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended
by the City Clerk: August 18 Regular Council Work Session; August 19
Regular Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
(recommendations to Council become effective only upon separate Council
action): Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board - June 5. Iowa City
Civil Service Commission - August 26. Iowa City Historic Preservation
Commission - July 8. Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission - July 24.
Iowa City Board of Adjustment - July 9. Iowa City Public Library - July 24. Iowa
City Telecommunications Commission - July 28. Rules Committee - August
21.
Recommendation: Approve changes as recommended in Board
of Appeals minutes of August 4; Approve changes as
recommended by Senior Center Commission in minutes of
August 8.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Los Portales, Inc., dba Los Portales, 1402 S.
Gilbert St. Outdoor Service Area for Okoboji lC, LLC, dba Okoboji Grill, 1857
Lower Muscatine Rd. Class C Liquor License for Takanami, LLC, dba
Takanami Restaurant, 217 Iowa Ave. Renewals: Class C Liquor License for'
JS Murnmey, Inc., dba Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St. Outdoor
Service Area for JS Mummey, Inc., dba Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W.
Benton St. Special Class C Liquor License for Corner of the Meadow, Inc.,
dba Motley Cow Caf~,327 E. Market St. Class C Beer Permit for FAP
Enterprises dba Gasbys, 1310 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License for
Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurants, Inc., dba Diamond Dave's, 201 S.
Clinton St. Outdoor Service Area for Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurants,
Inc., dba Diamond Dave's, 201 S. Clinton St. Special Class C Liquor License
for Tropical Chill, Inc., dba Baldy's Wraps, 18 S. Clinton St.
Resolutions: RES. 03-277, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LIBERTY BANK, IOWA CITY,
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IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 434 WESTSIDE DRIVE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 03-278, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST, CORALVILLE, IOWA
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 428 FIFTH AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
03-279, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING THREE MORTGAGES
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1211 SHERIDAN AVENUE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-280, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA
AVENUE MULTI-USE PARKING FACILITY PROJECT.
Correspondence: Johnson County Dog Park Action Committee
regarding Proposal to Develop an Off-Leash Recreation Area in Iowa City.
Dog Park: Bobby Jett, Norma Jett, Melissa Broderson, Judith McPartland,
Kathleen Janz, Karen Torno Fashimpaur, Paula Boback, Ken and Kay
Ackerson, Katie Imborek. Susan McAndrew regarding Mediacom. David
Campbell regarding Things to Do in Downtown Iowa City? Rod Sullivan
regarding 2004 Iowa Caucuses [staff response included]. Steve O'Donnell
regarding Water Bill. Terri Byers regarding Downtown Transit Office Closure.
Michael Crane regarding Binge Drinking. Steve Bemboom (Silvercrest Legacy
Pointe) regarding Groundbreaking and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Joan Smith
regarding Refuse Collection [staff response included]. Bill Larson regarding
Maintenance of Mormon Trek Blvd Grass [staff response included]. Jamie
Johnson regarding Hoops Tournament [staff response included]. Amy Miller
(Links Gentlemen's Club) regarding Adult Club. David Findley (Iowa Fire
Equipment Company) regarding Iowa City Ordinance. James Thomas
regarding Vicious Stereotypes in Polite Society. Baron Thrower (Airport
Commission) regarding Airport Business Solutions Report [staff response
included]. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO
PARKING ANYTIME Signs on the Cul-de-Sac Bulb of Miller Avenue. Patricia
Heiden regarding parking on Oakcrest Street. Sue Forde regarding Dog
Paddle. Game Day Traffic: John Groteluschen, Joe Wegman, Mel Sunshine.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Council Members. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to amend the installation to
December 1, of NO PARKING 8 A.M. -5 P.M. MON-FRI Signs on the South Side of
Oakcrest Street between Sunset Street and George Street. Asst. PCD Director
Davidson present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Kanner, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 03-281,
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE IOWA CLEAN
AIR ATTAINMENT PROGRAM (ICAAP) FOR THE ARTERIAL STREET TRAFFIC
SIGNAL INTERCONNECTION PROJECT. PCD Director Davidson present for
discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab. Nays: Kanner. Absent:
None.
Moved by Kanner, seconded by Champion, to adopt a resolution authorizing
the Historic Preservation Commission to file an application for a certified local
government (CLG) grant to obtain funds for the purpose of preparing a national
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register of historic places nomination for the proposed downtown historic district.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded
by O'Donnell, that the resolution be deferred indefinitely. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Kanner,
Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Champion, Pfab. Absent: None.
Sherry Christoffer appeared regarding public education of service dogs.
Council directed Ms. Christoffer to Human Rights staff, and suggested the City
Manager provide information to the Chamber of Commerce for an article in an
upcoming newsletter. Mike Porter, 760 Forest Edge Dr. (C) provided information on
underage drinking, arrest, and liquor sales since the passage of the under 19
ordinance. Holly Berkowitz presented issues she would be focusing on as a City
Council candidate.
A public hearing was held 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). No one
appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance conditionally
rezoning 5.69 acres from Low-Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Low-
Density Multi-Family Residential (PM-12) located at 1715 Mormon Trek Boulevard,
be given second vote (All Nations Baptist Church). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer indefinitely the
resolution approving the final plat of Village Green Part 19. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on the Iowa City Housing Authority amended Public
Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP). No one appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from
Christine Mollenkopf-Pigsley. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-282, TO
ADOPT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY AMENDED PUBLIC HOUSING
ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY PLAN (ACOP). Housing Adm.
Rackis present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the Iowa City Housing Authority amended
Section 8 Administrative Plan. No one appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Candace Peters, form letter received
from 5 individuals. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 03-283, TO ADOPT
THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY AMENDED SECTION 8
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of 1926 Broadway Street and 1946
Broadway Street to Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) by
amending the real estate contract executed on November 21, 1995, for the sale of
1926 Broadway Street and 1946 Broadway Street. No one appeared.
Council Member Wilburn left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 03-284,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 1926 BROADWAY STREET AND 1946
BROADWAY STREET TO HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
(HACAP) BY AMENDING THE REAL ESTATE CONTRACT EXECUTED ON
NOVEMBER 21, 1995, FOR THE SALE OF 1926 BROADWAY STREET AND 1946
BROADWAY STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilbum abstaining.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Council Member Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance repealing Title
6, "Public Health and Safety," Chapter 1, "Nuisances," Section 2, "Public Nuisance
defined; Public Nuisances enumerated," Subsection (Q), "Vehicles Illegally Parked,
Stored, Placed, or Kept on Private Property," be given first vote. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 03-4096 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 voted on for final passage at this time.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
vote. Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab. Nays:
Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the
ordinance be adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilbum, to adopt RES. 03-285,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT
STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER PROJECT to Knutson Construction
Services for $5,974,000.00. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Council Member Wilburn left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 03-286,
APPROVING FUNDING FOR DELUXE BAKERY FROM IOWA CITY'S
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION
TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Applicant Jamie Powers
appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Council Member Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 03-287,
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 94-309 AND ADOPTING IN LIEU THEREOF A
NEW RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE COMPOSITION OF A SENIOR CENTER
COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND ESTABLISHING THE
MEMBERSHIP, TERMS, DUTIES, POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF SAID
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COMMISSION. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to amend the
resolution that the at-large appointment be from outside the city limits and be an
eligible elector. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend the
resolution to provide a representative from each public government entity that
contributes $50,000 or more a year through the operation or the capital fund. Jay
Honohan, Senior Center Commission chair, appeared. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the amendment defeated, 2/5,
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn voting "no". The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted as amended, 5/2, with the following division of roll
call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Pfab,
Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 03-288,
APPROVING BY-LAWS OF THE SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Lehman. Nays: Pfab. Absent:
None.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 03-289,
APPROVING BY-LAWS OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to grant an additional 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, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pfab, 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 #03-04. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the current Human Rights Commission vacancy for an
unexpired term ending January 1,2005. Correspondence to staff included in Council
packet. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2003.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Board
of Adjustment for an unexpired plus a five-year term ending December 31,2008;
Historic Preservation Commission for a Woodlawn District Rep for a three-year term
March 29, 2003 - March 29, 2006; Housing and Community Development
Commission two vacancies for three-year terms September 1, 2003 - September 1,
2006; Human Rights Commission two vacancies for unexpired terms, one ending
January 1,2005 and the other ending January 1,2006; Public Art Advisory
Committee for an Art or Design Professional for an unexpired term plus a three-year
term ending January 1,2007. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, October 8, 2003. 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.
Council Member Champion questioned the removal of "To protect and serve"
logo from police cars, City Mgr. will follow up; stated the Shelter house is seeking
individuals to host information coffees on moving the shelter to a larger location, and
asked anyone interested to contact the Shelter or herself.
Council Member O'Donnell thanked all four School Board candidates for
offering to serve on the Board; and encouraged citizens to get involved in the political
process and listen to what is being said.
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Council Member Wilbum noted the final Friday night Concert scheduled for
September 12; Iowa Women's Music Festival on September 13; Leukemia and
Lymphoma Light the Night Walk on September 13; and announced volunteers are
needed to conduct a biological and stream assessment of Old Man's Creek and
Clear Creek on September 20, interested folks should contact Dave Ratliff.
Council Member Kanner requested information on the School Board election,
the City Mgr. stated results were not available; noted the new signs and name of City
Hall; asked planning staff to keep local groups involved in review of the new
development code; referenced PCRB public report on complaint #03-03, and
videotaping concerns, and requested further information. A majority of Council were
not interested in additional information.
Mayor Lehman reminded citizen if the Human Rights Breakfast scheduled for
September 25 at 7:30 AM, tickets are available at the Information Desk; noted the
Iowa-Iowa State football game on September 13 and stated the Mayor of the losing
City/University would be wearing the opponents football jersey at the next Council
meeting.
City Manager Atkins announced that the University of Iowa Department of
Public Safety and Iowa City Police met and City Police will be assisting in traffic
control. Council requested the matter of police support for university events should
be placed on the pending list for discussion after University football and basketball
seasons.
Council confirmed their meeting schedule for the remainder of the 2003 year
as follows: October 13/14; October 27/28; November 10 (combined work session
and formal); November 24/25; and December 15/16.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 9:00 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, ~~~Mem~ ~nt.
'l~rr~st W. Lehman, Mayor
Ma~lan K. Karr, City Clerk
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 18, 2003
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 18, 2003, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Boothroy, Klingaman
Tapes: 03-60, Side 2; 03-63, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. SETTING 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) (REZ03-00017/SUB03-O00`I9~
In response to Council Member Kanner, City Forester will prepare a memo for the hearing on
survival rate of new trees; maturation of a new tree; and how long after planting inspections are
done.
STAFF ACTION: City Manager to contact City Forester.
B. ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLYREZONING 5.69ACRES FROM LOW-DENSITYSINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) TO LOW-DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-`I2) LOCATED AT
'17`i5 MORMON TREK BOULEVARD. (REZ03-00018) (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
C. ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 6.`i ACRES FROM
COUNTY RS, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL, TO CI-'I, INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED WEST OF DANE ROAD, EAST OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD EXTENDED.
(RF_.Z01-000`I 7) (PASS AND ADOPT)
D. ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 144 ACRES FROM
COUNTY CH, C2, R`IA, RS & A`I TO P, PUBLIC, CH-'I, HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL, CI-'I,
INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL, AND ID-RS, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL, FOR PROPERTY
GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF HIGHWAY 2`i8, WEST OF THE IOWA CITY AIRPORT, AND
BOTH NORTH AND SOUTH OF HIGHWAY '1. (REZ03-000~ 3) (PASS AND ADOPT)
Franklin stated both items C and D are annexations along Mormon Trek Boulevard and
annexations requirements had been completed by the State, Council can pass and adopt.
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E. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, SECOND
ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
HIS Director Boothroy present for discussion.
F. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, SECOND
ADDITION. (SUB02-00011)
G. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART 19. (SUB03-00029)
Franklin requested the item be deferred to September 9 because legal papers and construction
drawings were not complete.
H. RESOLUTION EXTENDING APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN
PART XX.
I. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART 17B. (SUB03-00031)
J. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART 18B. (SUB03-00032)
K. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART 19A. (SUB03-O0033)
COUNCIL TIME
1. (Consent Calendar #2g(11) - JCCOG Transportation Planner... memo west side of Clifford
Lane) Mayor Pro tern Vanderhoef requested a work session be scheduled to discuss
vehicles parking on narrow streets that create hazards for emergency vehicle access.
Majority agreed to schedule a work session.
2. Mayor Pro tem Vanderhoef requested a work session for discussion of issues regarding
growth on the west side of the City. Majority agreed.
3. Council Member Wilburn stated he would be attending parent orientation at Southeast
Junior High prior to the formal meeting and would be at the Council meeting as soon as
possible after that event.
4. Council Member Wilbum stated the community alcohol committee (ABC) had met the
previous week and he would be providing a summary in the next information packet.
5. City Manager Atkins noted that Police Citizens Review ordinance provides for an evaluation
of the Board in August, and suggested waiting for the annual report and scheduling it for the
September 8 work session. Council concurred.
6. In response to Council Member Champion, City Atty. Dilkes explained that the new under 19
ordinance provided that all establishments serving on premises are covered. Establishments
may file an application for an exception, with an affidavit from their accountant, showing
gross sales from food and other services exceed 50% of revenue. All on premises licensed
establishments must post a sign (either one showing compliance with the ordinance, or an
exception).
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7. Mayor Lehman requested Council schedule regulations for downtown dumpsters for an
upcoming work session. Majority agreed.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item #11 - Ordinance ... amending Title 6 ... control the number of vehicles parked, stored,
placed, or kept outside on private property) HIS Director Boothroy present for discussion.
Majority were not in favor of the amendment as presented. Three indicated interest to put
the issues of storage of vehicles on private property on a work session to discuss other
ways to deal with the issue.
2. (Item #6 - Resolution .. conveyance ... Peninsula Neighborhood, Second Addition, ...to
Terry L. Stamper Holdings, L.L.C.) in response to Council Member O'Donnell, City Atty.
Dilkes stated PCD Director Franklin was handling the conveyance of the five lots, and
additional financial information would be provided.
3. (Consent Calendar #2b(1) (2) ... Iowa City Board of Appeals ....) In response to Council
Member Kanner, City Clerk Karr will verity that the Board has not met from December, 2002
until August of 2003.
4. (Consent Calendar#2b(2) ... Iowa City Board of Appeals ...) Council Member Kanner
noted discussion of homeowner occupied repair work, and suggested Council may want to
discuss allowing someone to repair property without actually living there.
5. (Consent Calendar #2b(2) ... Iowa City Board of Appeals ...) Mayor Pro tern Vanderhoef
noted discussion regarding the State Supreme Court ruling that the City had jurisdiction in
handicapped-accessibility issues, and questioned the case. City Atty. Dilkes stated that the
hardship issue was resolved in the Yacht Club case, between the owner of the
establishment and the City Inspection Department; but the jurisdictional issues had
continued to the Supreme Court and addressed in the City's favor.
6. (Consent Calendar #2b(8) ... SeniorCenterCommission...)lnresponsetoCouncilMember
Wilburn, City Clerk Karr reported that the revised by-laws would be referred to the Rules
Committee and then back to Council in the form of a resolution. City Atty. Dilkes stated a
resolution changing the structure of the Commission absent Johnson County representation
would also be submitted.
7. (Consent Calendar#2e(1) Resolution ... convey 1926 Broadway ... HACAP ...) Council
Member Kanner requested information prior to the formal meeting on the difference in
income to the City as a result of the refinancing. The City Manager stated information would
be provided pdor to the public headng.
8. (Consent Calendar #2f(15) Resolution ... sanitary sewer easement ... 728 Park Road ...)
Council Member Kanner questioned why the easement was originally 36 feet, and why staff
felt 15 was adequate at the present time. City Manager will have Public Works Director
Fosse provide a memo.
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9. (Consent Calendar #2f(13) Resolution declaring City's intent ... Burlington Street Bridge
Reconstruction Project ...) In response to Council Member Kanner, staff will provide
information on property acquisition needed.
10. (Consent Calendar #2g(2) Michael Lensing ... acquisition of alley) In response to Mayor
Pro tem Vanderhoef, the City Atty. stated the matter was making its way through Planning &
Zoning and would be on the Council agenda in the near future.
11. (Agenda #10 .. Public hearing ... resolution ... amending operating budget) In response to
Council Member Kanner, the City Manager affirmed the amendments were as previously
discussed by City Council.
12. (Agenda #5 ... Hearing ... resolution ... civil penalty ... Kum & Go ...) City Clerk Karr stated
the establishment had waived the hearing and paid the penalty, therefore a resolution
accepting payment would be substituted.
13. (Agenda #17 ... Announcement of Vacancies ...) City Clerk Kart stated a resignation had
been received from the Airport Commission and that would be added to the agenda.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - No applications, readvertise
Airport Zoning Commission - Brian Sponcil
Histodc Preservation Commission /Woodlawn Distdct- No applications, readvertise
Library Board of Trustees - Linzee (Kull) McCray
Police Citizens Review Board - Gregory (Earl) Roth
Council Member Wilburn left the meeting for discussion of the HCDC appointment.
Housing and Community Development Commission - Thomas William Greazel; readvertise 2
FY04 PIN GRANT ALLOCATION (AGENDA #13)
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Klingaman present for discussion. Majority agreed that the
resolution could be amended to delete the Dead Couch Program, and remand the allocation
back to the Committee, at the formal meeting.
PIN GRANT CRITERIA (IP1 OF 8/14 INFO PACKET)
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Klingaman present for discussion. After discussion
Klingaman summarized discussion into a statement "If it's an existing City Service and they
want to specialize it for the neighborhood, that it should be targeted toward Iow income", and a
majority of Council concurred.
STAFF ACTION: Add statement to criteria and provide as part of the PIN Grant packet
provided to neighborhoods. (Klingaman)
Meeting adjourned 8:45 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/19/03
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,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn (8:35 p.m.). Absent: None.
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: 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 Bakery & Cafb, 14 S.
Linn St. Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, 312 E. Market St. Class C
Beer Permit for Big Kmart #4315, 901 Hollywood Blvd. Class B Wine Permit
for Big Kmart #4315, 901 Hollywood Blvd. Class C Beer Permit for Osco Drug
#5078, 2425 Muscatine Ave. Class B Wine Permit for Osco Drug #5078, 2425
Muscatine Ave. Class E Liquor License for Osco Drug #5078, 2425 Muscatine
Ave. Class C Beer Permit for Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St. Class B
Wine Permit for Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St. Class E Liquor License
for Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St. Class C Beer Permit for L&M Mighty
Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington St. Class B Wine Permit for L&M Mighty Shop,
Inc., 504 E. Burlington St. Class C Liquor License for Martini's, 127 E. College
St. Class C Beer Permit forA & J Mini Mart,2153 ACT Circle. Class C Beer
Permit for New Pioneer Co Op, 22 S. Van Buren St. Class B Wine Permit for
New Pioneer Co Op, 22 S. Van Buren St. Refund remaining portion of Class E
Liquor License for Eagle Food Center #157, 600 N. Dodge St. Refund
remaining portion of Class B Wine Permit for Eagle Food Center #157,600 N.
Dodge St. Refund remaining portion of Class C Beer Permit for Eagle Food
Center #157, 600 N. Dodge St. RES. 03-243, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE
PERMITS for One Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St.; Summit, 10 S. Clinton
St.; and Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.
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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
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 '%," AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS
AND USE. RES. 03-258, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER
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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. Robert
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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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, be given first vote.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 03-4095, CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 144 ACRES FROM COUNTY CH, C2, R1A,
RS &Al 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-263, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-264, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, SECOND ADDITION.
Moved and seconded to defer to September 9 a resolution approving the final
plat of Village Green Part 19. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-265, EXTENDING APPROVAL OF
THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART XX.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-266, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT
OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART 17B.
Moved and seconded to adopt. RES. 03-267, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT
OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART 18B.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-268, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT
OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART 19A.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-269, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM KUM &
GO STORES #53.
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.
Moved and seconded 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
A public hearing was held on conveyance of a single family home located at
1528 Crosby Lane to a Public Housing Program tenant.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-271, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE
OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1528 CROSBY LANE TO A PUBLIC
HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
A public hearing was held on amendment of the FY2004 Operating Budget.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-274, AMENDING THE CURRENT
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2004.
Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Mr. Thomas. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor declared the ordinance defeated.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-275, APPROVING DISTRIBUTION
OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT
FUNDS. The following individuals appeared: Jerry Hansen, Wetherby Friends and
Neighbors; Karen Leigh, Northside Neighborhood; Darlene Clausen, Northside
Neighborhood; and Neighborhood Coordinator Klingaman.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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 film 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.
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 Ar[ 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 and seconded to accept correspondence from: Nick Klenske, Alice Mathis,
Betsy Klein, Alan Ellis. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn regular meeting at 9:05 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file
in the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk . ,, ,
Submi~e~r publication-~
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
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 Karr 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 #4315, 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-1-5(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. Robert
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 ANYTIMI: Signs with NO PARKING FIRF
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
property 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, Wilburn 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, 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, 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 Part 19. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Wilbum absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderh0ef, 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 IMPRQVING
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 tem 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 Wilbum 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 unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk