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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Fosse, Dilkes, Karr, Severson, Howard,
Davidson, O'Malley, Knoche.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Mark Twain
Elementary students: Georgia Conrad, Makayla Herdliska, Ahtsiri Rodriguez.
The Mayor proclaimed Veterans Remembrance Day -November 11, 2009.
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
presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. October 15, Special Council formal Official and Complete; October 19,
Regular Council Work Session; October 20, Regular Council Formal Official and
Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Housing
and Community Development Commission -September 24, 2009; Human Rights
Commission -September 15, 2009; Planning and Zoning Commission -September
17, 2009; Board of Adjustment -September 9, 2009; Airport Commission -September
17, 2009; Civil Service Commission -October 22, 2009; Parks and Recreation
Commission -September 9, 2009.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Old Capitol Brew Works & Public House, LLC,
dba Old Capitol Brew Works & Public House, LLC, 525 S. Gilbert St.; Class B Beer
Permit for Pit Smokehouse, LLC, dba Pit Smokehouse, LLC, 130 N. Dubuque St.
Public Hearings: Set a public hearing on November 17, 2009 to receive public
comments regarding ordinances adopting the 2009 Editions of the International
Building Code, International Residential Code, International Fire Code, Uniform
Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code,. and International Fuel Gas Code;
RES. 09-336, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 17, 2009 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
NORTH DODGE STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER 180 PROJECT [ESIM-080-
6(285)243--OS-52], DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 09-337, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2009 WATER
MAIN DIRECTIONAL BORING PROJECT; RES. 09-338, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT FOR 962 LONGFELLOW COURT.
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Correspondence: Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of NO PARKING ANYTIME signs on the west side of Huntington Drive
north of Court Street; Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of (1) NO
PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the northwest corner of the intersection of
Page Street and Dodge Street; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Change
the terms of the existing commercial vehicle loading zone on the south side of the 10
block of Jefferson Street from 8AM-5PM to 24 hours and reduce the size of the zone
from 100 feet to 80 feet. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Change in
parking meter terms from 30 minutes to 1 hour for meter M330E located in front of 330
E Market Street; Nancy Heinz regarding Oakland Cemetery used for ghoulish
entertainment; Donna Grgurich regarding Monitoring visit for Iowa City flood contracts;
Darla Boudjenah regarding DTA Letter on Panhandling Issues; Elizabeth Maher
regarding Community Gardens; Sue Loving regarding Curfew, Funding for
Neighborhood Watch and Police Force; Edward Philips regarding Leaf Blowers.
The following individuals appeared supporting the letter from the Downtown Association
regarding panhandling: Leah Cohen, President; Ritu Jain (Textiles); Catherine Champion
(Cheap & Chic and Catherine's); Jim Mondanaro, (Bread Garden, Givanni's, Joseph's, and
Saloon). The Mayor indicated a staff committee will be formed to address the issues
identified in the letter and the matter scheduled for after the first of the year with Council.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Leah Cohen, Downtown Association President, updated Council on upcoming events.
Brandy Mastain, 2408 Whispering Prairie Ave., expressed concerns of the Grant Wood
neighborhood.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to set a public hearing for November 17 on an
ordinance conditionally rezoning 7.91-acres of land located on Huntington Drive West of Taft
Avenue from Interim Development Single-Family Residential (ID-RS) to Medium Density
Single-Family Residential (RS-8) Zone (REZ09-00007). 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 17 on
an ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to allow specialized educational facilities in
the Intensive Commercial (CI-1) Zone by Special Exception. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to set a public hearing for November 17 on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to allow flexibility in the type of fence screening
required for salvage yards. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to set a public hearing for November 17 on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to correct language in the code to allow
wheelchair ramps and stoops to extend into required setback areas for all types of buildings.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to set a public hearing for November 17 on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to clarify standards that apply to duplexes and
single-family attached dwellings in Planned Development Overlay (OPD) Zones. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to set a public hearing for November 17 on an
ordinance amending Article 14-7B-7, "Development Fees", to specify that the amount of the
Near Southside Neighborhood Parking Facility District Impact Fee shall be adjusted annually
based on the National Historical cost Indexes contained in the most recent edition of the
engineering news record rather than the means square foot costs manual and to hold any
negative changes to the cost index of the preceding year. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of the vacated
portions of Court Street west of Madison Street, and Front Street south of Burlington Street to
the University of Iowa and rescinding Resolution No. 07-279. No one appeared.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 09-339, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF THE VACATED PORTIONS OF COURT STREET WEST OF MADISON
STREET, AND FRONT STREET SOUTH OF BURLINGTON STREET TO THE UNIVERSITY
OF IOWA AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 07-279. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 3, Finances Taxation and
Fees, Chapter 4, Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, and Penalties, Section 8,
Parking Violations to add a $50 penalty for snow emergency parking violations. No one
appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Wright, that the ordinance amending Title 3, Finances
Taxation and Fees, Chapter 4, Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, and
Penalties, Section 8, Parking Violations to add a $50 penalty for snow emergency parking
violations, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 12, entitled "Franchises", of
the City Code to add a chapter imposing a franchise fee on the gross revenue of franchisee
MidAmerican Energy Company derived from the distribution and retail sale of electricity and
the distribution, delivery and retail sale of natural gas by MidAmerican, or other natural gas
providers utilizing the distribution system of MidAmerican, to customers within the current or
future corporate limits of the City of Iowa City, and on a revenue purpose statement
specifying the purpose or purposes for which the revenue collected from the franchise fee will
be expended. The following individuals appeared: Jeff Shipley, UISG Council Liaison;
Deborah Thornton, Ax The Tax Group; Joe Raso, Iowa City Area Development Group
(ICAD); Dan Tallon; Rebecca Neades, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce. Interim City
Manager Helling and City Atty. Dilkes present for discussion. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Moved by Wright, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence
from Helene Hembreiker; Karen Kubby; George Connell; Joe Raso, Iowa City Area
Development Group (ICAD). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, that the ordinance amending Title 12, entitled
"Franchises", of the City Code to add a chapter imposing a franchise fee on the gross
revenue of franchisee MidAmerican Energy Company derived from the distribution and retail
sale of electricity and the distribution, delivery and retail sale of natural gas by MidAmerican,
or other natural gas providers utilizing the distribution system of MidAmerican, to customers
within the current or future corporate limits of the City of Iowa City, and on a revenue purpose
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statement specifying the purpose or purposes for which the revenue collected from the
franchise fee will be expended, be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright, Bailey, Correia, Hayek. Nays: Champion. Absent:
None.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2010 Operating Budget.
Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 09-340, AMENDING THE
CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2010. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Hayek, to approve a tax exemption certificate (for
$9,110,000 Parking System Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes). The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to approve a continuing disclosure
certificate (for $9,110,000 Parking System Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes). The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 09-341, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING A FORM OF LOAN AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $9,110,000 PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE REFUNDING
CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2009F, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF
PAYMENT OF THE NOTES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Hayek, that ORD. 09-4361, AMENDING TITLE 3
"CITY FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES,
CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES," SECTION 3-4-3 ENTITLED "POTABLE
WATER USE AND SERVICE," OF THE CITY CODE, TO INCREASE OR CHANGE WATER
SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, be passed and adopted. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wright, that the ordinance amending ordinance
code section 16-1 D-2, entitled "Permit Requirements" to require and allow Council to set by
resolution an excavation permit fee schedule, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 09-342, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
SHELTER HOUSE COMMUNITY SHELTER AND TRANSITION SERVICES, INC. FOR
RENTAL OF THE MAIN LEVEL OF THE OLD ST. PATRICK'S PARISH HALL OWNED BY
THE CITY AND LOCATED AT 435 S. LINN STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING
SPACE FOR THE OVERFLOW PROJECT DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 09-343, ADOPTING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICIES AND STRATEGIES FOR THE CITY OF IOWA
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CITY 2009-2010. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Hayek, to adopt RES. 09-344, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT FOR A FEDERAL
HIGHWAY STIMULUS PROGRAM PROJECT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH DODGE STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER 180
PROJECT [ESIM-080-6(285)243--OS-52]. Public Works Director/Asst. City Manager Fosse
and City Engr. Knoche present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 09-345, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FOTH
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT, LLC TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT (KIRKWOOD AVE. TO 1ST AVE). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 09-346, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MID EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
CENTER TO USE A PORTION OF CITY STREETS AND PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR
THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A FIBER OPTIC NETWORK.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 09-347, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A MUTUAL AID AND ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND THE WATER/WASTEWATERRGENCY RESPONSE NETWORK ("IOWARN").
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 09-348, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE 321 DAVENPORT STREET. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 6/0, Hayek abstaining.
The Mayor noted previous announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions: Board
of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending January 1, 2011.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2009; Airport Zoning
Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term
ending December 31, 2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill afive-year term January
1, 2009 -December 31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1,
2006 -December 31, 2011; Appeals, Board of to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -
December 31, 2013, for a Mechanical Professional; Appeals, Board of to fill an unexpired
term, effective upon appointment, ending December 31, 2010, for a Licensed Electrician;
Youth Advisory Commission for two At-Large vacancies to fill unexpired terms, effective upon
appointment, plus two-year terms January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2011; Youth Advisory
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Commission fill atwo-year term for Tate High, January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2009.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Wright, to make the following appointments to Boards
and Commissions: appoint Fernando Mena-Carrasco, 207 Myrtle Avenue #6, Constance
Goeb Cuttell, 145 Oakridge Avenue, Dr. Howard Cowen, 2664 Triple Crown Lane, #5, to
Human Rights Commission to fill three vacancies for three-year terms January 1, 2010 -
January 1, 2013; appoint John Westefeld, 4831 Southchase Court and Clayton "Clay"
Claussen, 2145 Palmer Circle, to Parks and Recreation Commission fill two vacancies for
four-year terms January 1, 2010 -January 1, 2014; appoint Charles Felling, 825 S. 7cn
Avenue and Jean Martin, 2254 S Riverside Drive, #50, to Senior Center Commission to fill
two vacancies for three-year terms January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2012. A third vacancy
for an additional at-large member will be appointed by the Commission; appoint Arianna
Aron, 700 S 1St Avenue, to Youth Advisory Commission to fill an At Large vacancy for two-
yearterm, January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2011. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be
18 years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by
O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Constance Cuttell, and Clay Claussen. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted that no applications were received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term
January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2015; Appeals, Board of to fill a five-year term January 1,
2010 -December 31, 2014, for a Building Design Professional; Public Art Advisory
Committee to fill a three-year term January 1, 2010 -January 1, 2013, for an Art/Design
Professional; Youth Advisory Commission for Regina High to fill two-year term for January 1,
2010 -December 31, 2011. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age
unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period
of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
Council Members Wright and O'Donnell noted Tuesday, November 3, was Election Day
and urged everyone to vote.
Council Member Hayek noted the Veterans Day Banquet, November 11, hosted by the
Johnson County Military Affairs Association and urged everyone to attend.
Mayor Bailey echoed comments encouraged people to vote; and noted it was getting
darker earlier and stated headlights and bike lights were really important.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Hayek, to adjourn meeting 8:30 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members pr~sen~
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS 10/15/09
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wright.
Absent: Correia, Wilburn.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its
disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into
executive session.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 5:55 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.
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Date: October 19, 2009
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr,. City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, October 19, 2009 7:05 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion (left 7:05), Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wright. Absent: Wilburn.
Staff: Helling, Holecek, Karr, M. Clark, Jordan, Fosse, Moran.
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website)
[After special formal and executive session]
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 4g (12) correspondence from Fred Stern .... Brookland Park) In
response to Council Member Wright and Council Member Hayek, Interim City Manager
Helling stated that a number of staff have been in contact with Mr. Stern to address his
issues.
2. (Agenda item # 13 -Resolution ... I-JOBS Grant Funds ... Univercity Neighborhood
Partnership Program) Mayor Bailey noted that the City was still negotiating the contract with
the State and the start date would reflect that.
ECO IOWA CITY ACTIVITIES UPDATE [IP2 of 10/15 Information Packet]
Public Works Dir. Fosse introduced Library Information Services Coordinator Clark and Public
Works Recycling Coordinator Jordan who presented a power point update of the ECO Iowa City
grant (power point archived). Council Member Correia noted her previous remarks concerning
plastic bottle recycling at youth sports parks and suggested incorporating that into the program.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined.
2010 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES [IP3 of 10/151nformation Packet]
Interim City Manager presented background information and Resolution 08-335 which identified
the City's legislative priorities for the previous year. After discussion the Council identified the
following priorities:
- Funding support for Passenger Rail initiatives
a. Commuter Rail
b. Extension of AMTRAK to Iowa City from the Quad Cities
- Tax non-owner occupied condominiums as commercial properties
- Increase Hotel/Motel Tax -maximum tax option from 7% to 9%
- Alcoholic beverages
a. State statute to restrict price specials
b. State examination of the cash-only business of cover
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- I-JOBS -support another round of funding
- Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System -work with Iowa League of Cities to
contain future cost to employers
STAFF ACTION: Memo from Interim City Manager in 10/29 Information Packet.
(Helling)
INFORMATION PACKET DISCUSSION [10/8 & 10/15]
1. (IP4 of 10/8 Information Packet -Budget Amendments) In response to Council Member
Hayek, Interim City Manager Helling reported that the hearing would be reset for
November 2 and that Finance Director O'Malley would be present for discussion at that
the meeting.
2. (IP8 of 10/15 Information Packet -Farmers Market Survey) Acting Parks & Recreation
Dir. Moran present for discussion related to multiple responses and insuring coverage to
vendors and users of the Market. Majority agreed to proceed as outlined.
3. (IP6 of 10/8 Information Packet -Update on Flood Related Activities) Public Works Dir.
Fosse responded to questions relative to public infrastructure levy projects.
BUDGET/PRIORITIES/CITIZEN SURVEY
See item # 2 discussion under Information packet discussion.
COUNCIL TIME
Council Member Correia requested that Council schedule time at the November 2 work
session for a report on the Davenport Program supporting neighborhoods and increasing
crime prevention. Interim City Manager Helling suggested the matter be scheduled for
November 16 since the November 2 was a combined (shortened work session) and to
provide for a full report on what Davenport is doing as well as to provide time to share
information on current Iowa City efforts. After discussion a majority agreed to begin
discussion at the November 2 meeting and continue to November 16. Council Member
Correia will provide a memo for the October 29 packet.
2. Council Member Correia reported that a citizen had informed her of a street light needing
replacement since January. Public Works Dir. Fosse replied that Mid American owns and
operates the street lights and stated normally they are very good about replacement.
Council Member Correia will provide the location to PW Dir. Fosse for follow up.
3. Mayor Bailey reported on a meeting with City staff and University recreation staff regarding
charging the public for university recreational facilities and the impact on City facilities; and
reported City staff will keep Council informed on implications.
4. Council Member O'Donnell restated his earlier request for a memo on what it would take to
change the sign ordinance to allow the American Legion on Muscatine Avenue to put a sign
in the yard advertising food specials. Council Member Correia noted real estate open house
signs be addressed as well.
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BUDGET PRIORITIES
Council Member Hayek offered to schedule apre-budget meeting to discuss the budget gap
prior to final preparation and distribution of the budget. Interim City Manager stated that he
would keep Council apprised and that hopefully by early November additional information would
become available and he would report back to Council at that time. Mayor Bailey noted that
"budget priorities" would remain a work session agenda item.
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS [IP4 of 10/151nformation Packet]
None
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/COUNCIL INVITATIONS
The following events were noted:
• Human Rights Breakfast, October 22
-:- ICAD Annual Meeting, October 28, evening
-:• Fire Station #4 Groundbreaking, October 28, afternoon
DISCUSSION OF MEETING SCHEDULE
Combined work session and formal, November 2
Meeting adjourned 7:50 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/20/09
Iowa City City Council regular meeting,
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion,
Absent: None.
7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding.
Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Weber
Elementary students: Janah Bismillah, Ryan Smith and Rebekah Tokuhisa.
The Mayor proclaimed Change your Clock, Change your Battery Day -November 1,
2009, Firefighter Roth, Lt. Smith and Firefighter Jordon accepting.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. September 28, Special Council Work Session; September 29, Special
Council Formal Official and Complete; October 5, Regular Council Work Session;
October 6, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Housing
and Community Development Commission -July 16, 2009; Youth Advisory
Commission -September 27, 2009; Youth Advisory Commission -October 1, 2009;
Historic Preservation Commission - September 10, 2009; Police Citizens Review
Board -September 8, 2009.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Jobsite, 928 Maiden Lane. Renewal: Class C Liquor
License for Grizzly's South Side Pub, 1210 Highland Ct.; Class C Liquor License for
Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 1 Oaknoll Ct.; Class E Liquor License for Wal-Mart
Store #1721, 1001 Hwy 1 W.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $11,146,065.69 for the
period of September 1 through September 30, 2009, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit; approve the Abstract of the Votes for the Iowa City election
held on October 6, 2009.
Public Hearings: RES. 09-326, INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
CONVEYANCE OF THE VACATED PORTION OF COURT STREET WEST OF
MADISON STREET, AND FRONT STREET SOUTH OF BURLINGTON STREET, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 2, 2009; RES. 09-327, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 2, 2009, ON AMENDING TITLE 3, FINANCES
TAXATION AND FEES, CHAPTER 4, SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES,
BONDS, FINES, AND PENALTIES, SECTION 8, PARKING VIOLATIONS TO ADD A
$50 PENALTY FOR SNOW EMERGENCY PARKING VIOLATIONS; RES. 09-328,
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 2, 2009 ON AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 12, ENTITLED "FRANCHISES", OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD A
CHAPTER IMPOSING A FRANCHISE FEE ON THE GROSS REVENUE OF
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October 20, 2009
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FRANCHISEE MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY DERIVED FROM THE
DISTRIBUTION AND RETAIL SALE OF ELECTRICITY AND THE DISTRIBUTION,
DELIVERY AND RETAIL SALE OF NATURAL GAS BY MIDAMERICAN, OR OTHER
NATURAL GAS PROVIDERS UTILIZING THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OF
MIDAMERICAN, TO CUSTOMERS WITHIN THE CURRENT OR FUTURE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND ON A REVENUE
PURPOSE STATEMENT SPECIFYING THE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES FOR
WHICH THE REVENUE COLLECTED FROM THE FRANCHISE FEE WILL BE
EXPENDED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE NOTICE OF SAID
PUBLIC HEARING AND SAID REVENUE PURPOSE STATEMENT TO BE
PUBLISHED AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
Resolutions: RES. 09-329, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT
UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 500 MANOR DRIVE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 09-330, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT FOR 3417
JAMIE LANE.
Correspondence: Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of NO PARKING ANYTIME signs on McCollister Boulevard; JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING ANYTIME signs on the
west side of Westbury Drive between Middlebury Road an Glastonbury Street; George
and Barb Sondag regarding Flood protection; Mark Moody regarding Buyout questions
[staff response included]; Jim Walters regarding Article on Phoenix's light rail system;
Nancy Hitchon regarding Landfill odor; James Ebbers regarding Sidewalk repair [staff
response included]; Mary Sturm regarding SWAT and bomb squad; Utility franchise
tax letters from John Darnauer, Caroline Dieterle, B.P. Waterbury; Southeast Iowa City
letters from Jerry Hansen, B.P. Waterbury; Patty Villhauer regarding Perfect Analogy;
Fred Stern(X2) regarding Disorderly behavior in Brookland Park neighborhood.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave., appeared regarding the City request to complete a
form for reduced fare on SEATS. Libris Fidelis, Capitol House Apartments, requested a
program that would provide assistance to senior citizens and retirees interested in buying a
house. Jeff Shipley, UISG Council Liaison, stated his concerns about the proposed franchise
fee. Candy Barnhill, 154 Friendship St., appeared regarding the noise created when private
haulers move snow at all hours of the night.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 09-4358, AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING, TO
ALLOW COMMUNICATION TOWERS IN THE INTERIM DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL
(ID-RS AND ID-RM) ZONES BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION, SPECIFY DOCUMENTATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS FOR COMMUNICATION TOWERS,
CLARIFY CO-LOCATION REQUIREMENTS, AND ADD A REQUIREMENT TO REMOVE
TOWERS AFTER THE USE IS DISCONTINUED, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 09-4359, REZONING 3,450 SQUARE FEET OF
LAND LOCATED AT 611 SOUTHGATE AVENUE FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-
2) TO INTENSIVE COMMERICAL (CI-1) (REZ09-00005), be passed and adopted.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 983 Longfellow Place.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-331, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 983 LONGFELLOW PLACE.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2010 Operating Budget.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-332, RESETTING A PUBLIC HEARING to
November 2, 2009 ON AMENDING THE FY2010 OPERATING BUDGET.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 3 "City Finances, Taxation &
Fees," Chapter 4 "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties," Section
3-4-3 entitled "Potable Water Use and Service," of the City Code, to increase or change water
service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 09-4360, AMENDING TITLE 4, "ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES". CHAPTER 5, "PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS", SECTION 3,
"CONSUMPTION OR POSSESSION IN PUBLIC PLACES AND CITY BUILDINGS TO
EXCLUDE PROPERTY LEASED FROM THE CITY FOR A PERIOD OF 99 YEARS OR
MORE FROM THE PROHIBITION ON THE USE AND POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL IN A
CITY PARK, be passed and adopted. Libris Fidelis, Capitol House Apartments, appeared
opposing the proposal.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-333, DIRECTING SALE OF $9,520,000
PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2009F.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-334, AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF
OUTSTANDING PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, DATED DECEMBER 1, 1999,
AND DIRECTING NOTICE TO BE GIVEN.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 09-335, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR I-JOBS GRANT FUNDS FOR THE UNIVERCITY
NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
Moved and seconded to grant a 60-day extension to the Police Citizens Review Board
for the filing of the public report with the City Council on complaint #09-03. 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 #09-04. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to grant a 60-day extension to the Police Citizens Review Board
for the filing of the public report with the City Council on complaint #09-05. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2015;
Appeals, Board of to fill afive-year term January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2014, for a Building
Design Professional; Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms
January 1, 2010 -January 1, 2013; Parks and Recreation Commission for two vacancies to
fill four-year terms January 1, 2010 -January 1, 2014;. Public Art Advisory Committee to fill a
three-year term January 1, 2010 -January 1, 2013, for an Art/Design Professional; Senior
Center Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2010 -December
31, 2012; Youth Advisory Commission for two vacancies to fill two-year terms for one (1)
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Regina High representative and one (1) At-Large representative, January 1, 2010 -
December 31, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 28,
2009. Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending
January 1, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 4,
2009. Appeals, Board of to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending
December 31, 2010, for a Licensed Electrician. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, November 18, 2009.
The Mayor noted that no applications had been received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term ending December 31,
2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December
31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31,
2011; Appeals, Board of to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, for a
Mechanical Professional; Youth Advisory Commission for two vacancies to fill unexpired
terms for 2 persons At Large, effective upon appointment, plus two-year terms January 1,
2010 -December 31, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission to fill atwo-year term for Tate High,
January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18
years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices
after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on
the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting 7:35 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor `"
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subd for publication - 10/27/09.
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 15, 2009
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wright.
Absent: Correia, Wilburn. Staff members present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation
is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the
position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
5/0, Wilburn, Correia absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned
into executive session 5:32 p.m.
Council returned to open session 5:54 p.m.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Hayek, to adjourn special meeting 5:55 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Wilburn, Correia absent
Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 20, 2009
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Bailey presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Hayek, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Wright.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Helling, Holecek, Karr, O'Malley, Rackis.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Weber
Elementary students: Janah Bismillah, Ryan Smith and Rebekah Tokuhisa.
The Mayor proclaimed Change your Clock, Change your Battery Day -November 1,
2009, Firefighter Roth, Lt. Smith and Firefighter Jordon accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wright, 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. September 28, Special Council Work Session; September 29, Special
Council Formal Official and Complete; October 5, Regular Council Work Session;
October 6, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Housing
and Community Development Commission -July 16, 2009; Youth Advisory
Commission -September 27, 2009; Youth Advisory Commission -October 1, 2009;
Historic Preservation Commission - September 10, 2009; Police Citizens Review
Board -September 8, 2009.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Jobsite, LLC, dba Jobsite, 928 Maiden Lane.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for HMDS, Inc., dba Grizzly's South Side Pub, 1210
Highland Ct.; Class C Liquor License for Christian Retirement Services, Inc. dba
Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 1 Oaknoll Ct.; Class E Liquor License for Wal-Mart
Stores, Inc., dba Wal-Mart Store #1721, 1001 Hwy 1 W.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $11,146,065.69 for the
period of September 1 through September 30, 2009, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit; approve the Abstract of the Votes for the Iowa City election
held on October 6, 2009.
Public Hearings: RES. 09-326, INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
CONVEYANCE OF THE VACATED PORTION OF COURT STREET WEST OF
MADISON STREET, AND FRONT STREET SOUTH OF BURLINGTON STREET, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 2, 2009; RES. 09-327, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 2, 2009, ON AMENDING TITLE 3, FINANCES
TAXATION AND FEES, CHAPTER 4, SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES,
BONDS, FINES, AND PENALTIES, SECTION 8, PARKING VIOLATIONS TO ADD A
$50 PENALTY FOR SNOW EMERGENCY PARKING VIOLATIONS; RES. 09-328,
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 2, 2009 ON AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 12, ENTITLED "FRANCHISES", OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD A
CHAPTER IMPOSING A FRANCHISE FEE ON THE GROSS REVENUE OF
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FRANCHISEE MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY DERIVED FROM THE
DISTRIBUTION AND RETAIL SALE OF ELECTRICITY AND THE DISTRIBUTION,
DELIVERY AND RETAIL SALE OF NATURAL GAS BY MIDAMERICAN, OR OTHER
NATURAL GAS PROVIDERS UTILIZING THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OF
MIDAMERICAN, TO CUSTOMERS WITHIN THE CURRENT OR FUTURE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND ON A REVENUE
PURPOSE STATEMENT SPECIFYING THE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES FOR
WHICH THE REVENUE COLLECTED FROM THE FRANCHISE FEE WILL BE
EXPENDED, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE NOTICE OF SAID
PUBLIC HEARING AND SAID REVENUE PURPOSE STATEMENT TO BE
PUBLISHED AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
Resolutions: RES. 09-329, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT
UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 500 MANOR DRIVE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 09-330, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT FOR 3417
JAMIE LANE.
Correspondence: Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
Installation of NO PARKING ANYTIME signs on McCollister Boulevard; JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING ANYTIME signs on the
west side of Westbury Drive between Middlebury Road an Glastonbury Street; George
and Barb Sondag regarding Flood protection; Mark Moody regarding Buyout questions
[staff response included]; Jim Walters regarding Article on Phoenix's light rail system;
Nancy Hitchon regarding Landfill odor; James Ebbers regarding Sidewalk repair [staff
response included]; Mary Sturm regarding SWAT and bomb squad; Utility franchise
tax letters from John Darnauer, Caroline Dieterle, B.P. Waterbury; Southeast Iowa City
letters from Jerry Hansen, B.P. Waterbury; Patty Villhauer regarding Perfect Analogy;
Fred Stern(X2) regarding Disorderly behavior in Brookland Park neighborhood.
The Mayor repeated the public hearings as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mary Gravitt, 2714 Wayne Ave., appeared regarding the City request to complete a
form for reduced fare on SEATS. Council Member O'Donnell and Interim City Manager
Helling will discuss the matter and get back to Ms. Gravitt. Libris Fidelis, Capitol House
Apartments, requested a program that would provide assistance to senior citizens and
retirees interested in buying a house. Jeff Shipley, UISG Council Liaison, stated his concerns
about the proposed franchise fee. Candy Barnhill, 154 Friendship St., appeared regarding
the noise created when private haulers move snow at all hours of the night. Council Member
Hayek suggested that Ms. Barnhill send a letter laying out a proposal for their consideration.
Moved by Wright, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 09-4358, AMENDING TITLE 14,
ZONING, TO ALLOW COMMUNICATION TOWERS IN THE INTERIM DEVELOPMENT
RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS AND ID-RM) ZONES BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION, SPECIFY
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS FOR
COMMUNICATION TOWERS, CLARIFY CO-LOCATION REQUIREMENTS, AND ADD A
REQUIREMENT TO REMOVE TOWERS AFTER THE USE IS DISCONTINUED, be passed
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and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by Correia, that ORD. 09-4359, REZONING 3,450
SQUARE FEET OF LAND LOCATED AT 611 SOUTHGATE AVENUE (Breese Co.) FROM
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) TO INTENSIVE COMMERICAL (CI-1) (REZ09-00005)
(Breese), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 983 Longfellow Place. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 09-331, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 983 LONGFELLOW PLACE.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2010 Operating Budget. No
one appeared.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 09-332, RESETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING to November 2, 2009 ON AMENDING THE FY2010 OPERATING
BUDGET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance amending Title 3 "City
Finances, Taxation & Fees," Chapter 4 "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines
and Penalties," Section 3-4-3 entitled "Potable Water Use and Service," of the City Code, to
increase or change water service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given second vote.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Wright, that ORD. 09-4360, AMENDING TITLE 4,
"ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES". CHAPTER 5, "PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS",
SECTION 3, "CONSUMPTION OR POSSESSION IN PUBLIC PLACES AND CITY
BUILDINGS TO EXCLUDE PROPERTY LEASED FROM THE CITY FOR A PERIOD OF 99
YEARS OR MORE FROM THE PROHIBITION ON THE USE AND POSSESSION OF
ALCOHOL IN A CITY PARK, be passed and adopted. Libris Fidelis, Capitol House
Apartments, appeared opposing the proposal. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 09-333, DIRECTING SALE
OF $9,520,000 PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE REFUNDING CAPITAL LOAN NOTES,
SERIES 2009F. 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 Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 09-334, AUTHORIZING
THE REDEMPTION OF OUTSTANDING PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, DATED
DECEMBER 1, 1999, AND DIRECTING NOTICE TO BE GIVEN. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wright, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 09-335, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR I-JOBS GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
UNIVERCITY NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. Individual Council Members
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expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by O'Donnell, granting a 60-day extension to the Police
Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on complaint
#09-03. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by Wright, granting a 45-day extension to the Police
Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on complaint
#09-04. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Hayek, seconded by O'Donnell, granting a 60-day extension to the Police
Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on complaint
#09-05. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies to Boards and Commissions:
Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2015;
Appeals, Board of to fill afive-year term January 1, 2010 -December 31, 2014, for a Building
Design Professional; Human Rights Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms
January 1, 2010 -January 1, 2013; Parks and Recreation Commission for two vacancies to
fill four-year terms January 1, 2010 -January 1, 2014;. Public Art Advisory Committee to fill a
three-year term January 1, 2010 -January 1, 2013, for an Art/Design Professional; Senior
Center Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2010 -December
31, 2012; Youth Advisory Commission for two vacancies to fill two-year terms for one (1)
Regina High representative and one (1) At-Large representative, January 1, 2010 -
December 31, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 28,
2009. Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending
January 1, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 4,
2009. Appeals, Board of to fill an unexpired term, effective upon appointment, ending
December 31, 2010, for a Licensed Electrician. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, November 18, 2009.
The Mayor noted that no applications had been received for the following Boards and
Commissions and all will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an
unexpired term, effective upon appointment, plus afive-year term ending December 31,
2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December
31, 2013; Airport Zoning Commission to fill asix-year term January 1, 2006 -December 31,
2011; Appeals, Board of to fill afive-year term January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2013, for a
Mechanical Professional; Youth Advisory Commission for two vacancies to fill unexpired
terms for 2 persons At Large, effective upon appointment, plus two-year terms January 1,
2010 -December 31, 2011; Youth Advisory Commission to fill atwo-year term for Tate High,
January 1, 2009 -December 31, 2010. Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18
years of age unless specific qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices
after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on
the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
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Council Member Wilburn announced the Youth Advisory Commission would be
holding a youth forum on neighborhood safety on Saturday, October 24th; and thanked the
Human Rights Commission for their involvement in the recent Jobs Fair.
Council Member Hayek noted the recent death of Dr. Ponseti from the University of
Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and the impact he made in his family and in the lives of many
families around the world.
Mayor Bailey announced that American Bicyclists had designated Iowa City as a
bicycle friendly community; and the ground breaking of Fire Station # 5 would be held on
Wednesday, October 28 at 11:15, and encouraged many to carpool and attend, noting
Governor Culver would be attending as well; and Trick or Treat Night activities begin with the
Parks & Recreation Costume Parade and party on October 23 and Trick or Treating on
Saturday evening, October 31.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn meeting 7:35 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk