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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 10, 2003
Iowa City City Council meeting 7:10 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding.
Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Wilbum. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Boelk, Fosse,
Knoche, O'Malley, Franklin, Hightshoe, Scott. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 03-79,
Sides 1 & 2; Tape 03-80, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week - November 16-
22, Dayna Ballantine, Food Bank Director, Crisis Center accepting; Deployed Veterans
Remembrance Day; National Hospice Month, Susan Murty, accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Twain Elementary
students: John Finnie, Britney Opheim, Michelle Pelechek.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received and or approved, and/or adopted as
amended and to consider for separate consideration item 4e(1) a resolution supporting the
development of affordable housing units through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
Program and item 4e(2) a resolution supporting the development of three affordable housing
units at 912 2nd Avenue through the Iow income housing tax credit program and defer
indefinitely item 4e(7) a resolution accepting work for the sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water
main, and paving public improvements for Galway Hills Subdivision, Part Seven.
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: October 27 Special Work Session and October 28 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 - October 6. Iowa City Public Library - September 25. Police Citizens Review
Board - October 14. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City
Clerk. New: Class B Wine Permit for Aldi, Inc., dba AIdi, Inc. #06, 1534 S. Gilbert St.
Class C Beer Permit for Aldi, Inc., dba Aldi, Inc. #06, 1534 S. Gilbert St. Renewals:
Class B Wine Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530
Westwinds Dr. Class C Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores,
Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.
Motions: Notifying the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission of the
petition for the establishment of the CB-10 Self-Supported Municipal Improvement
District filed with the City Clerk on October 10, 2003 and referring said petition to the
Planning and Zoning Commission for the preparation of an evaluative report for the
Council on the merit and feasibility of the project, all in accordance with Section
386.3(3) of the Iowa Code.
Resolutions: RES. 03-340, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION,
IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 838 RUNDELL STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-341, 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, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 410 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-342,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 410 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-343, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF
LIENS REGARDING THREE AGREEMENTS, A MORTGAGE, AND A PROMISSORY
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NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 422 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Correspondence: David Skorton regarding Request for Consideration of
University Property for Sharpshooting. Ryan Duffy regarding Smoking Project [staff
response included]. Eve Casserly regarding State AARP Healthcare Forum. Amy
Correia (Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County) regarding National Housing Trust
Fund Act. Patricia McCauley regarding Consolidated End-of-Year Review, Program
Year 2002. John Neff regarding Public Intoxication Arrests (2) Kevin Liu regarding
Backed up Requests [staff response included]. Sidney Miller regarding Homecoming
Parade. Baron Thrower (Airport Commission) regarding Strategy Plan Update. Frank
Williams regarding Rate Increases. Charlotte Walker regarding Tour of the Senior
Center and Recreation Center, Nearly Empty. Lee McGovern regarding Response to
Walker Email regarding Tour of the Senior Center and Recreation Center, Nearly
Empty. Joe Cherner regarding Cigarette-Caused Fire Kills Family of Seven. JCCOG
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Relocating Bus Stop Signs on Ferson Avenue
to Magowan Avenue at the Intersections with McLean Street and River Street and
from the Intersection of Magowan Avenue/River Street to Hutchinson/River Street.
Installation of a Bus Stop Sign on Rochester Avenue on the South Side of the Street
Across from Larch Lane.
Council Member Kanner suggested all proclamations be read in their entirety, City Clerk Karr
explained Mayor's proclamations are read in their entirety when someone is there to accept,
and simply noted in the record if no one is present. Council Member Kanner noted
discussion of mandatory sprinklers in fraternities and sororities in the Board of Appeals
minutes, and questioned requiring them in all large residential properties; and discussion on
the number of licensed people required on a job. The City Manager stated the item would be
brought to the City Council after the first of the year. Council Member Kanner questioned
what the Planning & Zoning Commission would be examining when the Self-Support
Municipal Improvement District (SSMID)was sent to them. City Atty. Dilkes stated the Code
requires them to review the feasibility and desirability of the proposal, noting the control of
fund rests with Council. Mayor Pro rem Vanderhoef requested a response be made to the
letter regarding the early start time for the University Homecoming Parade was at the request
of the University. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to approve the two items removed from the
Consent Calendar dealing with Prairie Garden/Low income Housing. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. After discussion original motion withdrawn. Moved by
Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 03-344, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT
THROUGH ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF THREE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
UNITS AT 912 2ND AVENUE IN IOWA CITY, IOWA THROUGH THE LOW-INCOME
HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Architect Bob Burns appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt a resolution supporting the
development through new construction of fourteen affordable housing units at Catskill Court,
Whispering Meadow Drive, and Indigo Court in Iowa City through the Low-Income Housing
Tax Credit Program. Architect Bob Burns appeared. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to defer the resolution. After
discussion motion withdrawn. Council Member Wilburn left the room due to a conflict of
interest. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to amend the resolution to remove
the duplexes listed on Whispering Meadow Drive and Indigo Court and go ahead with the
vote on those on Catskill Court. Motion to amend withdrawn. Moved by Kanner, seconded
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by Champion, to defer the resolution to a special meeting at 6:15 p.m. on November 17. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Champion, Kanner. Lehman. Nays: Pfab. Abstaining: Wilburn.
Council Member Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Nate Green, University of Iowa Student Body President, presented a mid term
progress report from the Alcohol and Bar Committee (ABC). Moved by O'Donnell, seconded
by Pfab, to accept the report. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating a portion of an alley right-of-way
located south of Kirkwood Avenue (Lensing) and west of Diana Street. Winifred Holland,
1105 Diana St., appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending City Code, Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled "Zoning," Article B, entitled "Zoning Definitions," Section 2, entitled "Definitions." No
one appeared. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded
by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Patrick Barten. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance changing the zoning
designation of approximately 13,500 square feet from Central Business District (CB-2), to
Planned High Density Residential (PRM), located at 512 S. Dubuque Street (University View
Apartments) south of Court Street, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, that the ordinance vacating a portion of the
alley located to the east of 512 S. Dubuque Street (University View Apartments), be given
second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Council Member Wilburn left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.
A public hearing on a proposed amendment to Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated
Plan (City Steps). No one appeared.
Council Member Wilburn returned to the meeting.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending title 3 entitled "City Finances,
Taxation & Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, and
Penalties"; amending Title 14 entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 3, "City Utilities,"
Article A, "General Provisions," Section 14-3A-2, "Definitions," and Section 14-3a-4, "Rates
and Charges for City Utilities" and; amending Title 14 entitled "Unified Development Code,"
Chapter 3, "City Utilities," Article G, "Storm Water Collection, Discharge and Runoff," to
create a Stormwater Utility and establish a Stormwater Utility Fee. Public Works Director
Fosse presented information. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending the City
Code Title 10, "Public Ways", Chapter 3, "Commercial Use of Sidewalks", Section 3, "Use of
Sidewalk Cafes" to continue to allow all sidewalk cafes to operate until 12:00 midnight, be
given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to defer to November 25 first reading of
ordinance amending Title 2 of the City Code, entitled "Human Rights," to simplify the
probable cause determination process, to provide for mediation, to streamline the conciliation
process, to define litigation worthy, to establish procedures for public hearings, to modify the
powers of the Human Rights Commission, to clarify certain definitions, and to make
additional nonsubstantive changes. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 03-345, DIRECTING
SALE OF $5,570,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2003. Finance Director
O'Malley present for discussion. Jim Knapp, 528 Rundell St., appeared. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 03-346, APPROVING
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD
R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR GROUNDWATER AND SURFACE WATER MONITORING
AND ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORTS FOR THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 03-347, APPROVING
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD
R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR LANDFILL GAS COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATION
AND MONITORING AT THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL. 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 defer to November 25 a resolution
establishing an administrative fee for providing sidewalk repair by contract. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 03-348, RATIFYING
SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION. City Atty. Dilkes presented information.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Jim Knapp, 528 Rundell St., appeared regarding sale of bonds and parcel 64-1a.
The Mayor noted no applications had been received for the following vacancies:
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment for one appointment for an unexpired plus a five-year
term ending December 31,2008; Board of Appeals for one appointment for a Mechanical
Professional for a five-year terms January 1, 2004 - December 31,2008; Parks and
Recreation Commission for one appointment for a four-year term January 1,2004 - January
1,2008, Historic Preservation Commission to fill one appointment for a Woodlawn District
Representative for a three-year term March 29, 2003 - March 29, 2006, and all will be
readvertised. 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 by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: re-appoint Maryann Dennis, 1307 Rochester Avenue, to the
Animal Care & Adoption Center Advisory Board to fill a three-year term January 1,2004 -
December 31,2006; Michael Wright, 815 Roosevelt Street, to the Board of Adjustment to fill
a five-year term January 1,2004 - January 1,2009; re-appoint Anna Buss, P. O. Box 2807,
to the Board of Appeals for a five-year terms January 1,2004 - December 31,2008; Geoff
Wilming, 703, S. Seventh Avenue and reappoint Paul Retish, 66 Penfro Drive, and Lisa
Beckman, 1234 Santa Fe Drive, to the Human Rights Commission to fill three-year terms
January 1,2004 - January 1,2007; re-appoint Margaret Loomer, 1248 Jensen Street, to the
Parks & Recreation Commission to fill four-year term January 1, 2004 - January 1,2008;
Josephine Hensch, 3107 Balfour Place and Nancy Wombacher, 3644 Elgin Drive, to the
Senior Center Commission for three-year terms January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously.
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The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy: Police Citizens Review Board for
one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1,2005. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 19.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Airport Commission for two vacancies
to fill unexpired terms, one ending March 1,2007 and the other March 1,2008.
Correspondence included in Council packet; Planning & Zoning Commission for one vacancy
to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2005. Correspondence included in Council
packet. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 17. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Rick Mascari, Michelle
Robnett and Ann Bovbjerg. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion to accept correspondence from James
Knapp presented under item #16. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Council Member Pfab reminded citizens of the PATV annual business meeting
scheduled for Thursday evening, November 20.
Council Member Champion acknowledged the suggestion by Mayor Pro tem
Vanderhoef to schedule a work session on Iow income housing locations.
Council Member O'Donnell congratulated Dee Vanderhoef and Ross Wilbum on their
re-election, and Regenia Bailey and Bob Elliott on their election, to the City Council.
Mayor Pro tem Vanderhoef stating she would be attending the legislative lobbying
conference in Des Moines November 12, and encouraged Council to let her know of any item
for the League as she would be staying overnight for the State League Board meeting.
Council Member Wilbum stated he had copied Council on an invitation to the East
Central Iowa Council of Government legislative forum; and thanked voters for their support,
and his opponent for her kind words after the election.
Council Member Kanner stated his appreciation for copying Council on the list of questions
submitted to Mr. Latham for the upcoming work session on municipal power; stated he was
waiting for an Attorney General opinion on when an election could be held for municipal
utility; and wished KJ a happy second anniversary. City Atty. Dilkes reported that the
Johnson County Auditor had informed her he was waiting for her opinion on the municipal
utility election. Council requested that the work session on municipal power be televised on
November 17. The Mayor noted that meeting would permit written question from the public
to be submitted.
Mayor Lehman noted Veterans Day on November 11. Council Member Pfab thanked
the Senior Center for the veterans celebration events planned.
City Clerk Karr asked Council to review the tentative schedule included in their
packets regarding meeting schedules for the remainder of the year.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn special meeting at 9:10
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried un~a. II Co~~ent.
~nest W. Lehman, Mayor
Mari'an K. Karr, City Clerk
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 27, 2003
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, October 27, 2003, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilbum
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Fosse, Boelk, Franklin, McCafferty
Tapes: 03-74, Side 2; 03-76, Both Sides; 03-77, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin present for discussion of the following items:
A. MOTION SETFING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 10 ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING A
PORTION OF THE ALLEY LOCATED SOUTH OF KIRKWOOD AVENUE AND WEST OF DIANA
STREET. (Lensing/VAC03-0000'l)
E,. MOTION S~-I lING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 10 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE DEFINITION OF RESTAURANT.
C. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF
APPROXIMATELY '13,500 SQUARE FEET FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CB-2), TO
PLANNED HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (PRM), LOCATED AT 512 S. DUBUQUE STREET
SOUTH OF COURT STREET. (University View PartnerslREZ03-O0021)
D. VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY LOCATED TO THE EAST OF 512 S. DUBUQUE STREET
(University View Partners/VAC03-00002)
E. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART 19. (SUB03-00029)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item #16 - Resolution establishing fees ... Geographic Computer Data Base System
Mapping .... Engineering Division) City Engr. Fosse present for discussion.
2. (Item #15 - Resolution author's, lng adoption of Deferred Compensation Plans ...) City
Manager responded to questions.
3. (Consent Calendar #4b(6) Human Rights Commission minutes ... July 23) In response to
Council Member Kanner, City Atty. Dilkes stated a memo would be sent to Council prior to
the November 10 meeting outlining the changes being proposed in the Human Rights
Ordinance.
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4. (Item #17 .... Letter to Federal Legislators regarding the USA Patriot Act) Council agreed to
include all seven signatures on the letter, and agreed to add the sentence "Likewise, we
oppose any attempt to eliminate the sunset provisions of the USA Patriot Act that would
provide unnecessary Congressional review of the law before making it permanent." Staff
will make changes and have originals ready for signatures at the formal meeting.
5. (ConsentCalendar#4f(3)...correspondence... Kevin Boyd ... Self-Supported Municipal
Improvement District (SSMID)) City Atty. Dilkes stated staff would be meeting with
petitioners regarding the process later in the week; individual Council Members with conflict
issues should contact her directly with information on their interest in downtown properties;
and the first step would be mandatory obligation to send the petition to the Planning and
Zoning Commission. A memo would be prepared for the next agenda.
6. (Consent Calendar #4f(9) ... correspondence ... Cynthia Parsons ... application to replace
windows ...) In response to Mayor Pro rem Vanderhoef, Planner McCafferty outlined the
procedure followed and her response to the inquiry.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Human Rights Commission - Valerie Garr
COUNCIL TIME
1. Mayor Pro tern Vanderhoef stated she ha received a letter from June Braverman with
concerns on the safety of the locked door in the workout equipment area. City Manager
Atkins requested a copy of the letter and stated staff would respond.
2. Council Member O'Donnell reported that Steve Thunder-McGuire had, for the second time I
eight years, rescued someone on the Iowa River and suggested some sort of recognition.
3. (IP5 of October 23 Info Packet - ... Supplemental Emergency Management Performance
Grant ...) In response to Council Members Kanner and Vanderhoef, Council agreed to
schedule a presentation from the Director regarding implementation plans.
4. Council Member O'Donnell applauded the efforts of the City leaf removal crews.
5. Mayor Lehman reported on his attendance at the recent 45th anniversary for Oral B (Gillette
Braun).
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ISSUES (Handout distributed hard copy 10/27)
PCD Director Franklin and Planner McCafferty present for discussion. Majority suggested:
· Changing the word "encouraged" in section 1.4, Classification of Properties in Districts, final
sentence on page 6, to "allows"
· Inclusion of the two flow charts used during the presentation in the handbook
· Deletions/additions be highlighted in final versions presented
· Resolution of the economic hardship or providing economic incentive/assistance as a high
priority
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· A statement in the handbook as to how a structure is treated relative to its classification as
the structure ages
· Set up a process of appeal on the classification of a property
STAFF ACTION: Prepare guidelines and handbook for Council consideration in
December. (McCafferty)
STORMWATER UTILITY (Consent Calendar item f14d(2))
Public Works Director Fosse and Sr. Civil Engr. Boelk distributed information. Council
requested consideration of a utility discount program for Iow income, and questioned the
percentage of water bills that have utilized the discount program. Majority agreed to proceed
with the setting of the hearing.
Meeting adjourned 9:10 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/28/03
Iowa City City Council meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding.
Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed Founder's Day - October 29.
The Mayor presenting Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Weber Elementary
students: Matt Eckman, Paige Engelhardt, Grace Murray.
Moved and seconded 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 for separate consideration the following items: Item 4d(1)
setting a public hearing on proposed amendment to 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (City
Steps), and Item 4d(2) setting a public hearing for an ordinance creating a Stormwater Utility
and establishing a Utility Fee:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. October 13 Special Work Session. October 14 Special Council Formal
Official and Complete
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (recommendations to
Council become effective only upon separate Council action). Historic Preservation
Commission - September 11. Housing and Community Development Commission -
September 18. Iowa City Airport Commission - September 11. Iowa City Board of
Adjustment - August 13. Iowa City Board of Appeals - August 4
Recommendation: Approve proposed amendments to the By-Laws of
the Board of Appeals.
Iowa City Human Rights Commission - July 23. Planning and Zoning Commission -
October 2. Police Citizens Review Board - September 9
Recommendation: Accept PCRB Report on Complaint #03-02; Accept
PCRB Report on Complaint #03-04.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Class C Liquor License for Atlas World Grill, Inc., 127 Iowa Ave. Class C
Liquor License for La Casa, 1200 S. Gilbert Ct. Class C Liquor License for Grizzly's
South Side Pub, 1210 Highland Ct. Outdoor Service Area for Grizzly's South Side
Pub, 1210 Highland Ct. Class C Liquor License for Diamond Daves Taco Co., 1604
Sycamore St. #330. Class C Liquor License for Que, 211 Iowa Ave. Class C Beer
Permit for Deli Mart #1,525 Hwy 1 W. Class C Beer Permit for Mini Mart, 731 S.
Riverside Dr. Class C Beer Permit for Hawkeye Convenience Stores Kirkwood, $00
Kirkwood Ave. RES. 03-321, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to The Que, 211 Iowa Ave.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 03-322, INTENT TO CONVFY A THRI~E
HUNDRED TWENTY THREE FOOT LONG PORTION OF THE TWENTY FOOT
WIDE ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN KIRKWOOD AVENUE AND DIANA STREET IN
BLOCK 6, LUCAS ADDITION, TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR JANUARY 6, 2004.
Resolutions: RES. 03-323, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, PAVING, AND CERTAIN
SIDEWALK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION - PART
TWO, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE. RES. 03-324, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, REINFORCED CONCRETE BOX CULVERT, WATER
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MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR HIGHLANDER
DEVELOPMENT THIRD ADDITION, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 03-325,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE
LINE, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOT 5 OF
SADDLEBROOK ADDITION - PART 2, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 03-326,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE
LINE, WATER MAIN, SIDEWALK (ALONG PRIMROSE COURT BETWEEN LOTS
111 AND 112), AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WHISPERING
MEADOWS, PART THREE, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 03-327, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE AND A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1437 PINE STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-328, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2232 CALIFORNIA STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Susan Shinnick regarding Speeding on Bloomington Street
[staff response included]. James Lewis regarding Cost of Government Summit. Kevin
Boyd (DTA) regarding Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID). Louis
Ginsberg regarding Request to Advertise Scouting for Food. Betty Funk regarding
MidAmerican Energy. Katy Pedersen regarding Affirmative Action [staff response
included]. Richard Kessel regarding Mediacom [staff response included]. Joe Cherner
regarding Smoking (3). Cynthia Parsons regarding Application to Replace Windows,
702 E Washington Street [Staff response included].
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-329, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
NOVEMBER 10, 2003, ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CITY
FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES,
CHARGES, BONDS, FINES, AND PENALITIES"; AMENDING TITLE 14 ENTITLED
"UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 3, "CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE A,
"GENERAL PROVISIONS," SECTION 14~3A-2, "DEFINITIONS," AND SECTION 14-3A-4,
"RATES AND CHARGES FOR CITY UTILITIES" AND; AMENDING TITLE 14 ENTITLED
"UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 3, "CITY UTILITIES," TO CREATE A
STORMWATER UTILITY AND ESTABLISH A STORMWATER UTILITY FEE. Council Member Wilburn left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for November 10 on a proposed
amendment to Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (City Steps). The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Council Member Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Al Hallene and Tom Walz thanked Council on approving Community Development Block
Grant funds for Extend a Dream Foundation, and updated Council on the project. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for November 10 on an ordinance
vacating a portion of the alley located South of Kirkwood Avenue and west of Diana Street.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for November 10 on an ordinance
amending the definition of restaurant. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of
approximately 13,500 square feet from Central Business District (CB~2), to Planned High
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Density Residential (PRM), located at 512 S. Dubuque Street South of Court Street. Atty. Joe
Holland, representing the applicant appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating a portion of the alley located to
the east of 512 S. Dubuque Street. Atty. Joe Holland representing the applicant appeared.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating a portion of the alley located to the
east of 512 S. Dubuque Street, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-330, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
VILLAGE GREEN PART 19.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 03-4100, AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FINANCES,
TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES,
BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES", SUBSECTION 7 "PARKING VIOLATIONS" OF THE
CITY CODE TO INCREASE MONTHLY PARKING PERMIT FEES FOR CITY EMPLOYEE
LOT PERMITS, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-331, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE WATERWORKS PARK BUTLER
HOUSE/AMPHITHEATER TRAILS PROJECT STP-E-3715(623)--8V-52.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for construction of the Waterworks Park Butler House/Ampitheater Trails project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish
advertisement for bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-332, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATERWORKS PARK BUTLER HOUSE/AMPITHEATER
TRAILS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH
BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS.
A public hearing was held on proceedings to take additional action for the
authorization and issuance of $3,925,000 general obligation bonds. The following individuals
appeared: Byron Ross, 1488 Cromwell PI.; Jim Knapp, 528 Rundell St.; and Forrest Friedan,
20 S. Lucas St. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Byron Ross. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-333, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF $3,925,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on proceedings to take additional action for the
authorization and issuance of not to exceed $360,000 General Obligation Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-334, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $360,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Byron Ross, 1488 Cromwell PI.,
appeared.
A public hearing was held on proceedings to take additional action for the
authorization and issuance of not to exceed $585,000 General Obligation Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-335, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $585,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on proceedings to take additional action for the
authorization and issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-336, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-337, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT
FOR SALE OF $5,570,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, AND APPROVING
ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-338, AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS WITH THE INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT CORPORATION AND NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT
SOLUTIONS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 03-339, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SERVICES
RELATED TO GEOGRAPHIC COMPUTER DATA BASE SYSTEM MAPPING ACTIVITIES
OF THE IOWA CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION.
Moved and seconded to approve a letter to Federal Legislators regarding the USA
Patnot Act. B~ of R~ghts Defense Comm ttee Members Garry Kle~n, 628 2 Ave., and Juice
Spears, 1019 Church St., appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Julie Spears, Rachel Antonuccio, Brendan
Fitzgibbons, Robert Givens, James Herd, Caroline Dieterle. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to grant a 45-day extension to the Police Citizens Review Board
for the filing of the public report with the City Council on Complaint #03-05, #03-06, #03-07.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to appoint Valerie Gatt, 14 Pond View Court, to the Human
Rights Commission for one appointment for an unexpired term ending January 1,2005. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Board of
Adjustment for an unexpired plus a five-year term ending December 31,2008; Animal Care &
Adoption Center Advisory Board for a three-year term January 1,2004 - December 31,2006;
Board of Adjustment for a five-year term January 1,2004 - January 1,2009; Board of
Appeals for two vacancies (one Mechanical Professional) to fill five-year terms January 1,
2004 - December 31,2008; Historic Preservation Commission for a (Woodlawn District
Representative) to fill a three-year term March 29, 2003 - March 29, 2006; Human Rights
Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1,2004 - January 1,2007;
Parks & Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms January 1, 2004 -
January 1,2008; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms
January 1,2004 - December 31,2006. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, November 5. Police Citizens Review Board for an unexpired term ending
September 1,2005. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 19.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 8:30 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City C.l.erk ,
Submitte~ for publication - 11/04/03.
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
OCTOBER 28, 2003
Iowa City City Council 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, Karr, Franklin, Boelk,
O'Malley, Knoche. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 03-58, Side 1; Tape 03-78, Side
1.
The Mayor proclaimed Founder's Day - October 29.
The Mayor presenting Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Weber Elementary
students: Matt Eckman, Paige Engelhardt, Grace Murray.
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 and to delete from the Consent Calendar and consider for separate consideration
the following items: Item 4d(1 ) setting a public hearing on proposed amendment to 2001-
2006 Consolidated Plan (City Steps), and Item 4d(2) setting a public hearing for an
ordinance creating a Stormwater Utility and establishing a Utility Fee:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. October 13 Special Work Session. October 14 Special Council Formal
Official and Complete
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (recommendations to
Council become effective only upon separate Council action). Historic Preservation
Commission - September 11. Housing and Community Development Commission -
September 18. Iowa City Airport Commission - September 11. Iowa City Board of
Adjustment - August 13. Iowa City Board of Appeals - August 4
Recommendation: Approve proposed amendments to the By-Laws of
the Board of Appeals.
Iowa City Human Rights Commission - July 23. Planning and Zoning Commission -
October 2. Police Citizens Review Board - September 9
Recommendation: Accept PCRB Report on Complaint #03-02; Accept
PCRB Report on Complaint #03-04.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Class C Liquor License for Atlas World Grill, Inc., dba Atlas World Grill,
Inc., 127 Iowa Ave. Class C Liquor License for La Casa, Ltd., dba La Casa, 1200 S.
Gilbert Ct. Class C Liquor License for HMDS, Inc., dba Grizzly's South Side Pub, 1210
Highland Ct. Outdoor Service Area for HMDS, Inc., dba Grizzly's South Side Pub,
1210 Highland Ct. Class C Liquor License for Diamond Daves Taco Company Leasing
Corp., dba Diamond Daves Taco Co., 1604 Sycamore St. #330. Class C Liquor
License for Yelder Enterprises, Inc., dba Que, 211 Iowa Ave. Class C Beer Permit for
Deli Mart Corp., dba Deli Mart #1,525 Hwy 1 W. Class C Beer Permit for Krishna,
Inc., dba Mini Mart, 731 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Beer Permit for Hawkeye Oil
Company dba Hawkeye Convenience Stores Kirkwood, 300 Kirkwood Ave. RES. 03-
321, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Yelder Enterprises, Inc., dba Que, 211 Iowa Ave.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 03-322, INTENT TO CONVEY A THREE
HUNDRED TWENTY THREE FOOT LONG PORTION OF THE TWENTY FOOT
WIDE ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN KIRKWOOD AVENUE AND DIANA STREET IN
BLOCK 6, LUCAS ADDITION, TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR JANUARY 6, 2004.
Resolutions: RES. 03-323, ACCEPTI'NG THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, PAVING, AND CERTAIN
SIDEWALK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION - PART
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TWO, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE. RES. 03-324, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, REINFORCED CONCRETE BOX CULVERT, WATER
MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR HIGHLANDER
DEVELOPMENT THIRD ADDITION, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 03-325,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE
LINE, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOT 5 OF
SADDLEBROOK ADDITION - PART 2, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 03-326,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE
LINE, WATER MAIN, SIDEWALK (ALONG PRIMROSE COURT BETWEEN LOTS
111 AND 112), AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WHISPERING
MEADOWS, PART THREE, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 03-327, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE AND A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1437 PINE STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 03-328, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2232 CALIFORNIA STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Susan Shinnick regarding Speeding on Bloomington Street
[staff response included]. James Lewis regarding Cost of Government Summit. Kevin
Boyd (DTA) regarding Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID). Louis
Ginsberg regarding Request to Advertise Scouting for Food. Betty Funk regarding
MidAmerican Energy. Katy Pedersen regarding Affirmative Action [staff response
included]. Richard Kessel regarding Mediacom [staff response included]. Joe Cherner
regarding Smoking (3). Cynthia Parsons regarding Application to Replace Windows,
702 E Washington Street [Staff response included].
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-329, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 10, 2003, ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3
ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES,
RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES, AND PENALITIES"; AMENDING TITLE 14 ENTITLED
"UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 3, "CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE A,
"GENERAL PROVISIONS," SECTION 14-3A-2, "DEFINITIONS," AND SECTION 14-3A-4,
"RATES AND CHARGES FOR CITY UTILITIES" AND; AMENDING TITLE 14 ENTITLED
"UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER 3, "CITY UTILITIES," TO CREATE A
STORMWATER UTILITY AND ESTABLISH A STORMWATER UTILITY FEE. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend the
resolution to set a public hearing for January 6, 2004. The Mayor declared the motion to
amend defeated, 2/5, with the following show of hands: ayes: Kanner, Pfab. Nays:
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. The Mayor declared the original
resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Kanner,
Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilbum. Nays: Pfab. Absent: None.
Council Member Wilbum left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for November 10
on a proposed amendment to Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (City Steps). PCD
Director Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Wilbum abstaining.
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Council Member Wilburn returned to the meeting,
Al Hallene and Tom Walz thanked Council on approving Community Development Block
Grant funds for Extend a Dream Foundation, and updated Council on the project. Moved by
Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for November 10
on an ordinance vacating a portion of the alley located South of Kirkwood Avenue (Lensing)
and west of Diana Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for November
10 on an ordinance amending the definition of restaurant. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division
of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner,
Pfab. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of
approximately 13,500 square feet from Central Business District (CB-2), to Planned High
Density Residential (PRM), located at 512 S. Dubuque Street (University View Partners)
South of Court Street. Atty. Joe Holland, representing the applicant appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating a portion of the alley located to
the east of 512 S. Dubuque Street (University View Partners). Atty. Joe Holland representing
the applicant appeared.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance vacating a portion of the
alley located to the east of 512 S. Dubuque Street (University View Partners), be given first
vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 03-330, APPROVING
THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART 19. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that ORD. 03-4100, AMENDING TITLE
3, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES,
RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES", SUBSECTION 7 "PARKING
VIOLATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE MONTHLY PARKING PERMIT FEES
FOR CITY EMPLOYEE LOT PERMITS, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 03-331, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE WATERWORKS PARK BUTLER
HOUSE/AMPHITHEATER TRAILS PROJECT STP-E-3715(623)--8V-52. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for construction of the Waterworks Park Butler House/Ampitheater Trails project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish
advertisement for bid~. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 03-332, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATERWORKS PARK BUTLER HOUSE/AMPITHEATER
TRAILS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH
BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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A public hearing was held on proceedings to take additional action for the
authorization and issuance of $3,925,000 general obligation bonds. The following individuals
appeared: Byron Ross, 1488 Cromwell PI.; Jim Knapp, 528 Rundell St.; and Forrest Friedan,
20 S. Lucas St. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to accept correspondence from
Byron Ross. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilbum, to adopt RES. 03-333, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF $3,925,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Jim Knapp, 528 Rundell St.,
appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on proceedings to take additional action for the
authorization and issuance of not to exceed $360,000 General Obligation Bonds. No one
appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 03-334, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $360,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Byron Ross,
1488 Cromwell PI., appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on proceedings to take additional action for the
authorization and issuance of not to exceed $585,000 General Obligation Bonds. No one
appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 03-335, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $585,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on proceedings to take additional action for the
authorization and issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds. No one
appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-336, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 03-337, DIRECTING
THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $5,570,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, AND
APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 03-338,
AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF DI:FERRI=D COMPEN@ATION PLANg WITH THE
INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT CORPORATION
AND NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS. Finance Director O'Malley present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 03-339, ESTABLISHING
FEES FOR SERVICES RELATED TO GEOGRAPHIC COMPUTER DATA BASE SYSTEM
MAPPING ACTIVITIES OF THE IOWA CITY ENGINEERING DIVISION. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to approve a letter to Federal Legislators
regarding the USA Patriot Act. Bill of Rights Defense Committee Members Garry Klein, 628
2naAve., and Julie Spears, 1019 Church St., appeared. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. City Atty. Dilkes will provide memo
regarding preliminary thoughts on October 14 inquiry if the requirement that the Chief of
Police report to Council on any inquiries from the feds under the guise of the Patriot Act
could be handled similar to use of force reports presented to Council currently. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Kanner, to accept correspondence from Julie Spears, Rachel
Antonuccio, Brendan Fitzgibbons, Robert Givens, James Herd, Caroline Dieterle. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to grant a 45-day extension to the Police
Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on Complaint
#03-05, #03-06, #03-07. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilbum, to appoint Valerie Garr, 14 Pond View
Court, to the Human Rights Commission for one appointment for an unexpired term ending
January 1,2005. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Board of
Adjustment for an unexpired plus a five-year term ending December 31,2008; Animal Care &
Adoption Center Advisory Board for a three-year term January 1,2004 - December 31,2006;
Board of Adjustment for a five-year term January 1,2004 - January 1,2009; Board of
Appeals for two vacancies (one Mechanical Professional) to fill five-year terms January 1,
2004 - December 31,2008; Historic Preservation Commission for a (Woodlawn District
Representative) to fill a three-year term March 29, 2003 - March 29, 2006; Human Rights
Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1,2004 - January 1,2007;
Parks & Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms January 1,2004 -
January 1,2008; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms
January 1,2004 - December 31, 2006. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, November 5. Police Citizens Review Board for an unexpired term ending
September 1,2005. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 19.
Council Member Pfab congratulated the Public Library on their quick electronic
response to his request for a book not currently available at the Library.
Council Member O'Donnell encouraged everyone to vote November 4, and thanked
candidates for stepping forward and offering to serve their community.
Council Member Champion reported a truck trucked in the middle of Dubuque Street
all day. The Mayor encouraged her to report to proper authorities while it is parked there,
and the City Manager asked her to write down the license plate also.
Council Member O'Donnell acknowledged the Iowa River rescue efforts of Steve
Thunder-McGuire at City Park recently.
Mayor Pro tern Vanderhoef reported on the results of Skills 2000, and the need for
more education in this community to be in the work force of the future; and stated she would
provide copies of the reporL
Council Member Wilbum congratulated the young people involved in the Youth Vote
Forum October 23.
Mayor Pro tem Vanderhoef congratulated the Crisis Center and Director Wilbum on
the opening of their new warehouse partially funded by CDBG funds.
Council Member Kanner thanked walkers and bicyclists for making Iowa City a safer
place, noting Iowa City was one of the top communities in the country for cyclists and
walkers; wished his parents a happy 50th anniversary; stated the National League of Cities
(NLC) had taken a stance against the Clear Act of 2003 and hoped the City would endorse
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the NLC against the bill and asked Mayor Pro tem Vanderhoef to bring back information on
the bill after her next NLC meeting; wished citizens of Islam faith a good Ramadan.
Mayor Lehman announced the first annual Human Rights Youth Awards and
encouraged citizens to contact Human Rights Coordinator Heather Shank or the City Clerk's
office for more information.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn special meeting 8:30 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk