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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 18, 2004
Iowa City City Council regular meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
Knoche, Franklin, O'Malley, Slutts, Klingaman, Boelk. Council minutes tape recorded on
Tape 04-38, Side 2; Tape 04-40, Side 1.
Mayor Lehman and Council acknowledged the 25 years of service by City Clerk Karr.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received and or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: May 3, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; May 3, Regular Work
Session; May 4, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (recommendations to
Council become effective only upon separate Council action): Planning and Zoning
Commission - April 15, 2004
Recommendation: REZ04-00007, an application for rezoning from RDP,
Research Development Park, to CO-1, Office Commercial, for 35.05-
acres of property located on the eastern portion of Northgate Drive
subject to a Conditional Zoning Agreement requiring a 1-acre minimum
lot size for the property and the parkway and wide sidewalk system laid
out for Northgate Corporate Park being maintained.
Recommendation: SUB04-00008, a final plat of Wild Prairie Estates, Part
5, a 25.79-acre, 34-lot residential subdivision located at Wild Prairie
Drive and Prairie Grass Lane subject to Staff approval of legal papers
and construction drawings prior to City Council consideration.
Recommendation: SUB04-00009, a final plat of Sand Hill Estates, Part
1, a 59.33-acre, 56-lot, single-family residential subdivision, subject to
Staff approval of legal papers and construction plans, and landscaping
for Outlot E, prior to City Council consideration.
Recommendation: Section 10 of the Planning and Zoning Commission
By Laws be forwarded to the Rules Committee of the City Council for
consideration of the proposed revisions as shown in Staff's
Memorandum dated 4/9/04.
Telecommunications Commission - March 22, 2004; Planning and Zoning Commission
- April 1, 2004
Recommendation: Final plat for SUB04-00001 , an item submitted by
James Davis for the JJR Davis Addition, a 26.98-acre, 8-Lot commercial
subdivision located west of Mormon Trek Boulevard, south of Hwy 1.
Civil Service Commission - April 29, 2004; Police Citizens Review Board:
March 9, 2004
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Recommendation: Accept PCRB Report on Complaint #03-13.
Public Art Advisory Committee - April 1 , 2004.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class B Wine Permit for Linn Street Café, Inc., dba Linn Street Café, Inc., 121 N.
Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Grain Enterprises, LLC, dba Siren, 124 S.
Dubuque St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments, Inc., dba
Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St.; Class C Liquor License for Linn Street
Café, Inc., dba Linn Street Café, Inc., 121 N. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for
Pershell Corp., dba Colonial Lanes, 2253 Highway 218 S.; Class C Liquor License for
Quzer, Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819 First Ave. S.; Class C Beer Permit for Nordstrom
Oil Co., dba Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204 N. Dubuque St.; Class C Beer Permit for
Suburban Investors L.C., dba Suburban Amoco, 370 Scott Court.
Resolutions: RES. 04-138, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for June 1 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CLEAR CREEK TRAIL PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 04-
139, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 1 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
BENTON HILL PARK, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 04-140,
ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO
HEARING FROM HARTIG DRUG COMPANY. RES. 04-141, ACCEPTING
PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING
FROM WAL-MART (STORE NO. 1721). RES. 04-142, ACCEPTING USE OF
SECTION 453A.22(4) AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE TO TOBACCO CIVIL PENALTY BY
SUBURBAN AMOCO - KEOKUK. RES. 04-143, ACCEPTING USE OF SECTION
453A.22(4) AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE TO TOBACCO CIVIL PENALTY BY BO
JAMES. RES. 04-144, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE CITY PARK POOL FILTER RENOVATION PROJECT. RES. 04-145,
ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO
HEARING FROM LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE LODGE 1096. RES. 04-146,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE 28-
E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY
PROVIDING FOR PRESERVATION OF THE OAKDALE BOULEVARD CORRIDOR.
RES. 04-147 ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SCOTT PARK TRUNK SANITARY
SEWER PROJECT. RES. 04-148, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR RECYCLING SERVICES WITH CITY CARTON
COMPANY, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
two No Parking between Signs with Arrow Signs. One sign will be placed
approximately 20' north of the Water Division pump station driveway on Emerald St.
The second sign will be approximately 20' to the south of the driveway to the Water
Division pump station on Emerald St.; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
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Relocation of Iowa City Transit bus stop from the west side of intersection of ACT
Circle/lowa Highway 1 to the west side of the intersection of Iowa Highway 1/Scott
Boulevard. [Staff memo included]. Dog Park from Jane Knoedel, Denise Krutzfeldt,
Kris Obssuth, Jeanne Nelson, Karen Fashimpaur, Jessica Jensen-Arnold, Shannon
Day; Melissa Copeland regarding Concerns Regarding Public Transportation [Staff
response included]; Rob Phipps regarding Franchise Agreement; Eric Kerchner
regarding Receipt of Community Development Block Grant Funds; Charlotte Walker
regarding Kurtus Miller Unsolved Murder Case-March 2000 [Staff response included];
Jeanna Boyes regarding Parking Situation in Iowa City; Megan Hichwa regarding 17
Year-Old Voting Permit [Staff response included]; United States Interagency Council
on Homelessness regarding ICH E-Newsletter; Joshua Kirkpatrick regarding Proposal
urging the study of the Thermal Conversion Process in the City's wastewater treatment
process; Second-Hand Smoke from Heidi Govekar, Patricia Santangelo; Patricia
Santengelo regarding The Changing Face of Homelessness in Iowa; Keene Swett
regarding Sidewalk Assessments [Staff Response Included]; Ashley Eivins, Co-chair
Political CHILD (Children Helping Innocent Labors Democratically) Committee
regarding Elimination of Child Labor.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Mary Lutrell and Jane Dinsmore, Iowa City American Legion Auxiliary, presented
poppies to the Council to promote Poppy Days, May 21 and 22. The following individuals
appeared representing the Johnson County Community Concerned Citizens': Susan
Burgdorf, 333. Lucas St.; Rev. Dee Lundberg, 1625 DeForest Ave.; Melissa Copeland, 1422
E. Davenport St.; and Frank Webb. Staff will follow up on issues.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for June 1 on an
ordinance rezoning approximately 8.07 acres from Medium Density Single-Family Residential
(RS-8) to Planned Development Housing Overlay-Medium Density Single-Family Residential
(OPDH-8) for property located south of Whispering Meadows and west of Saddlebrook
(Saddlebrook Meadows). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to continue public hearing to June 1 on
an ordinance rezoning approximately 35.05 acres of property from Research Development
Park Zone, RDP, to Office Commercial Zone, CO-1, subject to conditions, for property along
the eastern portion of Northgate Drive in Northgate Corporate Park. Glenn Siders, Southgate
Development, appeared. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to June 1, an ordinance
rezoning approximately 35.05 acres of property from Research Development Park Zone,
RDP, to Office Commercial Zone, CO-1, subject to conditions, for property along the eastern
portion of Northgate Drive in Northgate Corporate Park, be given first vote. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 04-4127, REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 24.1 ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL ZONE
(ID-RS) TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RS-5), SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH SYCAMORE STREET, EAST OF
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SOUTH POINT SUBDIVISION, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-149, APPROVING
THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GENERAL QUARTERS, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on resolution approving amendments to the FY2004
Operating Budget. Finance Director O'Malley recommended a modification to the published
amendment to change the business activity line by $9,320,198 due to an accounting system
issue and proposed reducing the amending by that amount as shown on the amended
resolution distributed that evening.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 04-150, AMENDING
THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2004, as amended
during the public hearing. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A hearing was conducted on resolution assessing a $300.00 civil penalty against Petro
& Provisions, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) (2003). Andy Chappell, Johnson
County Attorney's Office, appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 04-151, ASSESSING A
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST PETRO & PROVISIONS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 3,
"City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds,
Fines and penalties" of the City Code to Decrease Water Service Charges and Fees in Iowa
City, Iowa and to increase the fee associated with checks returned for insufficient funds, be
given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 04-152, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE WATER DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT BY DELETING THE POSITION OF ELECTRONICS TECH-WATER AND
ADDING A POSITION OF MAINTENANCE OPERATOR-WATER. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-153, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH
RIVERSIDE THEATRE THAT ALLOWS THE SALE OF WINE AND BEER UNDER LIMITED
CIRCUMSTANCES IN CITY PARK FROM JUNE 8, 2004 TO JULY 15, 2004. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Elliott. Nays: Lehman. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to approve transfer of license for Riverside
Theater from 213 N. Gilbert street to Riverside Festival Stage, Lower City Park. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion, Elliott. Nays: Lehman. Absent: None. Tom Bender,
Chairperson of the Riverside Theater, thanked Council and staff for their assistance.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 04-154, APPROVING
DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT
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FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005. The following individuals appeared: Jerry Hansen, 1239
Burns, Ave., representing Wetherby and Longfellow neighborhoods; Helen Burford, Northside;
Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr., Melrose, and Garry Klein, 628_2nd Ave., Creekside. Neighborhood
Services Coordinator Klingaman presented information on last year recipients. 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. 04-155, AUTHORIZI NG
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SECOND AMENDMENT
TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND DEVELOPER MGD, L.C. FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF
SYCAMORE MALL. 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. 04-156, AWARDING
CONTRACT to All American Concrete, Inc. for $ 104,723.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BROOKLAND PARK SEWER SEPARATION PROJECT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 04-157, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Peterson Contractors, Inc., for $148,889.00, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 SIDEWALK EXTENSION PROJECT (STP-E-
3715(624)--8V-52) PROJECT. 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. 04-158, ON
UNCLASSIFIED SALARY COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 FOR THE CITY
MANAGER ($140,545.60), CITY ATTORNEY ($58,818.24/60% FTE), AND CITY CLERK
($75,816.00), AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO THE CONTRACTS OF THE CITY MANAGER, CITY
ATTORNEY, AND CITY CLERK TO DELETE THE PROVISION ENTITLED "HOURS OF
WORK". Affirmation roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006; Airport Zoning g Brd of
Adjustment to fill an unexpired plus a five-year term ending December 31,2008; Historic
Preservation Commission (Woodlawn District Representative) to fill a three-year term March
29, 2003 - March 29, 2006; Housing and Community Development Commission to fill three
three-year terms September 1, 2004 - September 1, 2007. Library, Board of Trustees to fill
an unexpired term ending July 1, 2005. Police Citizens Review Board to fill two four-year
terms September 1, 2004 - September 1,2008. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, June 9, 2004. [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 Elliott said he was disappointed that SSMID had not gone forward,
and stated he thought the downtown really needs to pull together; and reported on the Crisis
Center breakfast.
Council Member Champion asked for an update on the district plans by the Planning &
Community Development staff. The City Mgr. reported staff was involved in the development
code rewrite and two planning positions were not filled as well.
Council Member O'Donnell said he was a pleasure to work with the Mayor and others
at the Crisis Center breakfast.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn announced that the Iowa Center for Aids Resource and
Education, along with the New Pioneer Co-op, will have their 17th annual I-CARE benefit
breakfast on June 6 from 8AM to 1 PM in the downtown Pedestrian Mall; and thanked Council
and 98 volunteers for helping serve 1,031 at the Crisis Center breakfast.
Council Member Bailey reminded citizens that May was bicycle month and
encouraged everyone of the ride your bike to work day on May 21.
Mayor Lehman reported on the welcome home from Iraq ceremony for the 389th held
at Carver Hawkeye Arena; and encouraged citizens to participate in various events planed for
Memorial Day in our community.
The City Manager reminded Council that the next work session would be held prior to
the formal meeting on June 1 sure to Memorial Day.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn meeting at 7:55 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all C n I Members present.
rnest W. Lehman, Mayor
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Maria K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/3/04
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
Mayor Lehman, and Council Members Champion and Vanderhoef stated they had a
conflict of interest and left the meeting. Mayor Pro rem Wilburn now presiding.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance creating a Self-Supporting Municipal
Improvement District (SSMID) according to Iowa Code Chapter 386 for downtown Iowa City.
The following individuals appeared: Julie Brown; Susan Weinschenk; Mark Ginsberg; Terri
Miller Chiat; Astrid Bennett; Jim Mondanaro; Leah Cohen; Lisa Barnes; Craig Gustaveson;
Marc Moen; Rebecca Neades; Charlie Drum; Connie Champion; Jim Clayton; Tim Gholson;
Joe Holland; Glenn Siders; Chuck Goldberg; Ryan O'Leary; Dean Oakes; Julie Peters
Foreman; Leigh Bradford. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Susan
Weinschenk; Zavash Zarei and Zohreh Asadie; and Mark Ginsberg. The Mayor Pro rem
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting at 7:00 p.m. The Mayor Pro tem
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, Clerk ,
Submitted for publication - 5/11/04.
Date: May 3, 2004
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, May 3, 2004, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Kopping, Fosse, Severson, Nasby
Tapes: 04-34, Side 2; 04-36, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY PRESENTATION
Executive Director Brian Loring and Programs Director Sue Freeman presented information.
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 18 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 35.05 ACRES OF PROPERTY FROM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT
PARK ZONE, RDP, TO OFFICE COMMERCIAL ZONE, CO-I, SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS, FOR PROPERTY ALONG .THE EASTERN PORTION OF NORTHGATE
DRIVE IN NORTHGATE CORPORATE PARK. (REZ04-00007)
B. ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 32,000 SQUARE FEET FROM CENTRAL
BUSINESS SERVICE ZONE (CB-2) TO HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
ZONE (RM-44) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 302 AND 308 SOUTH GILBERT STREET.
(REZ04-00003) (PASS AND ADOPT)
C. ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 24.1 ACRES FROM INTERIM
DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL ZONE (ID-RS) TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RS-5), SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
ON SOUTH SYCAMORE STREET, EAST OF SOUTHPOINT SUBDIVISION. (REZ04-
00002) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
D. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES PART FIVE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB04-00008)
E. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SANDHILL ESTATES PART ONE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB04-00009)
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item # 8 - Ordinance amending Title 3 ... decrease water service charges and fees ...) City
Manager Atkins reported the Finance Director recommends that the fee for a returned check
be increased from $10 to $15 in the ordinance. City Atty. Dilkes stated if the ordinance is
amended, it should be given first consideration as amended.
2. (Item # 17 - Resolution ....contract with IDOT ... video traffic signal detection equipment on
Burlington Street) City Manager Atkins responded to questions from Council Member Elliott.
3. (Consent Calendar # 3f(6) - Amy Knight ....parentJbaby playtime at the Rec. Center and
Item # 3f(190 - Nick Thompson ... Leisure Activities for Youth and College Aged Kids)
Council Member Vanderhoef requested both letters be referred to Parks & Recreation for a
response. Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood had
indicated that Ms. Knight should contact him regarding her proposal. Staff will follow up.
The City Manage stated there was a new gymnasium proposal that might address the
Thompson proposal.
4. (Consent Calendar # 3f(13) - Community Mental Health Center ..... delivery of Mental Health
services to the community) In response to Mayor Lehman, City Manager Atkins said a letter
was sent to Johnson County and he will forward a copy to the Center (Steve Trefz).
5. (Consent Calendar # 3f(18) - Oriana Kaufman .... Bicycle Safety Day) Mayor Lehman
encouraged staff to follow up on the request to help with a Safety Day primarily for grade
school kids.
6. (Consent Calendar # 3f(22) - Bob Welsh ... JC Task Force Representative) Council · Member Elliott volunteered to serve as a Council representative.
7. (Consent Calendar # 3f(7) - Shawn Kelley ... Homeland Security Summit 2004) In response
to Council Member Vanderhoef, the City Manager stated that Police Chief Winkelhake and
Fire Chief Rocca get the information.
8. (Consent Calendar # 3f(11) - Curt Ellis ... Accidents on Burlington Street) In response to
Council Member Vanderhoef, City Clerk Karr stated a staff response would be distributed at
the formal meeting the next evening.
9. (Agenda Item # 11 - Resolution ... establishing Senior Center Fund ...) Senior Center Chair
Jay Honohan and Senior Center Coordinator Kopping presented information. City Atty.
Dilkes was directed to change the resolution to provide all Gift Fund money with the
exception of those restricted by donor intention shall go to the Community Foundation.
10. (Agenda Item # 6 - FY05 Annual Action Plan .... (City Steps) .... ) Mayor Pro tem Wilburn
left the room due to a conflict of interest. Council Member Vanderhoef expressed interest in
fully funding the Wood Family Resource Center project and suggested reducing $25,000
from the Economic Development fund and $25,000 from the 4C's elevator. Majority of
Council agreed to reduce the Economic Development fund by $25,000 and if needed later in
the year they could fund the remaining $25,000 from contingency funds. Council Member
Vanderhoef requested staff report on the original zoning for the 4C's building.
Mayor Pro tern Wilburn returned to the meeting.
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COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment ~ Readvertise
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment- Readvertise
Charter Review Commission - John Balmer, Andy Chappell, Penny Davidsen, Karen
Kubby, Vicki Lensing, Naomi Nevick, Lynn Rowat, Kevin
Werner, Bill Sueppel (chair)
Human Rights Commission - Chris Bushman
Historic Preservation Commission - Readvertise
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Vanderhoef reported Cedar Rapids had just received an award for funding
City employees that were called to military service by fully funding the difference in their
military pay and their City pay, as well as continued the benefits. Asst. City Mgr. present for
discussion. Majority agreed to schedule the item for a future work session. Staff will provide
information.
2. Mayor Lehman suggested the appointment of Bill Sueppel as the chair for the Charter
Review Commission. Majority agreed.
3. Council Member O'Donnell acknowledged the challenge by Mayor Lehman for flipping
flapjacks at the Crisis Center breakfast May 9.
4. Mayor Lehman stated the kiosks on both pedestrian mall and Iowa Avenue shodld be
monitored for up-to-date materials. Staffwill follow up.
5. Council Member O'Donnell asked if the City could do more to keep the utility poles free of
postings. City Atty. Dilkes responded to questions.
6. Council Member Wilburn reminded Council he would be attending the volunteer banquet on
Tuesday evening and would be unable to attend the formal meeting.
7. Mayor Lehman reported on the kickoff of the "Herky On Parade", and encouraged Council
Members to wear black and gold at Tuesday's formal meeting in recognition of the project.
IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITIES FOR DISCUSSION
A majority of Council agreed to add the following items to a list of future discussion topics:
· Joint meeting with Airport Commission
· Memo regarding approach to employee compensation issues
· Timeline on North Side Fire Station
· Downtown Alley Clean-up
Meeting adjourned 8:45 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/4/04
Iowa City City Council regular meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding.
Council members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef.
Absent: Wilburn.
Mayor Lehman announced that Mayor Pro rem Wilbum had a previous speaking
engagement and would not be present for this meeting.
The Mayor proclaimed: Bicycle Month, Mark Wyatt, BIC accepting; Historic
Preservation Week; National Visiting Nurse Association Week, Suellen Novotny, Executive
Director Visiting Nurse Association accepting; Police Week and Peace Officers' Memorial
Day.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received and or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. April 19, Regular Work Session; April 20, Regular Council Formal Official
and Complete; April 21, Special Work Session (Joint Meeting).
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (recommendations to
Council become effective only upon separate Council action). Housing and Community
Development Commission - March 11,2004; Senior Center Commission - March 16,
2004; Housing and Community Development Commission - March 18, 2004; Public
Library Board of Trustees - March 25, 2004.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St.; Class C
Liquor License for Rick's Grille & Spirits, 1705 First Avenue S.; Class C Beer Permit
for Goosetown Market, Inc., 600 B N. Dodge St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for
Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway6 E.; RES. 04-121, TO ISSUE
DANCE PERMIT to Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway 6 E.
Motions. approve disbursements in the amount of $8,129,149.03 for the period
of March 1 through March 31, 2004 as recommended by the Finance Director subject
to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 04-122, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
FOR STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PART THREE AND PART FOUR, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE. RES. 04-123, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER,
STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, TRAIL, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
FOR WINDSOR RIDGE - PART SEVENTEEN B, PART EIGHTEEN A, PART
EIGHTEEN B, AND PART NINETEEN A, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 04-124,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
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SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS
BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
LOTS 15, 22, 23, 24, 26 AND 27 PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: On the west side of the
100 block of S. Linn Street: Installation of 5 on-street parking spaces signed NO
PARKING 2 AM TO 6 AM/TOW AWAY ZONE/LIBRARY PATRON LOADING
ZONE/20 MINUTE LIMIT DURING LIBRARY HOURS; one on-street metered parking
space designated HANDICAP parking with 5-hour time limit, and one on-street parking
space signed NO PARKING 2 AM TO 6 AM/TOW AWAY ZONE/BOOK DROP
PARKING ONLY/5-MINUTE LIMIT/ENFORCED 24 HOURS; Debra Seeley regarding
Peace Resolution; Caroline Dieterle regarding Lawn Pesticides, Aaron Burnett
regarding Wind Energy; Milken Institute - Global Conference starts April 26; Amy
Knight regarding Parent/Baby Playtime at the Rec Center; Shawn Keeley regarding
Homeland Security Summit 2004; Jean Walker regarding Melrose Neighborhood;
Patty McNichol regarding Visual Preference Survey; United States Interagency
Council on Homelessness regarding ICH E-Newsletter; Curt Ellis regarding Accidents
on Burlington Street [Staff response included]; Johnson County Task Force on Aging
regarding Senior Center/Dining Report; Community Mental Health Center for Mid-
Eastern Iowa regarding Delivery of Mental Health Services to the Community; Paul
Kelly regarding Noise at Lakeside Apartments [Staff Response Included]; Benjamin
Lewis regarding E-Waste [Staff Response Included]; Dog Park - Suzanne E. Bentler,
Jane A. Flanigan, Jill Jack, Cherie Marvel, April Neppl, Lisa M. Schleisman, Robin
Sueppel, Gary Levitz, Alane Tranel, Becka Yucuis, Steven Ziebell, Karen and Dan
Garland, Cabel Gray; Sandy Pickup regarding CDBG Thank you; Oriana Kaufmann
regarding Bicycle Safety Day; Nick Thompson regarding Leisure Activities for Youth
and College-Aged Kids; 19 Ordinance - Erin Hubbard, Charles Massarolo II; Chris
Butzke regarding Smoke-Free Iowa City; Bob Welsh regarding JC Task Force
Representative; Jean Walker regarding Tour of Melrose Neighborhood.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Matt Hayek, Englert Board of Directors, introduced new Executive Director Eric
Kerchner. Mr. Kerchner thanked Council for their support.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for May 18 on an ordinance rezoning
approximately 35.05 acres of property from Research Development Park Zone, RDP, to
Office Commercial Zone, CO-1, subject to conditions, for property along the eastern portion
of Northgate drive in Northgate Corporate Park. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 04-4124, CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION
OF APPROXIMATELY 32,000 SQUARE FEET FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE
ZONE (CB-2) TO HIGH DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RM-44) FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 302 AND 308 SOUTH GILBERT STREET, be passed and
adopted.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning approximately 24.1 acres from
Interim Development Residential Zone (ID-RS) to Low Density Single-family Residential Zone
(RS-5), subject to conditions, for property located on South Sycamore Street, east of
Southpoint Subdivision, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-125, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES PART 5.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-126, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
SANDHILL ESTATES - PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's FY05 Annual Action
Plan, that is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (City Steps) as amended,
and authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan and all necessary certifications to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and designating the City Manager as
the authorized Chief Executive Officer.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-127, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY05
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA CITY'S 2001-2006
CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS) AS AMENDED, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING
THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. Moved and
seconded to reduce the Economic Development allocation by $25,000 and that $25,000 be
added to the Grant Wood Neighborhood Center Project. The Mayor declared the motion to
amend carried. Original motion amended. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as
amended.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the 2004 PCC Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Dodge Street,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish
advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-128, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2004 PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT - DODGE
STREET, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation
and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of
the City Code to decrease water service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa and to increase
the fee associated with checks returned for insufficient funds, be given second vote. Moved
and seconded that the ordinance be amended to change the return check fee from $10 to
$15. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried. Moved and seconded to give first
consideration to the amended ordinance. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 04-4125, AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY
CODE, ENTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," TO CREATE A UNIFORM
PERMITTING PROCESS, TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FARMERS
MARKET, TO PROVIDE FOR THE NONCOMMERCIAL PLACEMENT OF OBJECTS IN
CITY PLAZA ON A TEMPORARY BASIS, TO MODIFY THE PROVISION ON RESIDENTIAL
PICKETING, TO CLARIFY THE CURRENT PROVISIONS REGULATING MOBILE
VENDORS AND AMBULATORY VENDORS, TO CODIFY SPECIFIC ADMINISTRATIVE
RULES AFFECTING SAID VENDORS, AND TO MAKE ADDITIONAL NONSUBSTANTIVE
CHANGES, be passed and adopted.
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Moved and seconded that ORD. 04-4126, AMENDING THE CITY CODE, TITLE 14,
"UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 1, "STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC
RIGHT OF WAY," "ARTICLE A. STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
GENERALLY", SECTION 14-1A-6, "MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY", TO
IMPOSE LIABILITY ON ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN
ALL PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED BETWEEN THE EDGE OF THE STREET OR
CURB LINE AND THE PROPERTY LINE, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-129, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 79-
462 AND ADOPTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW RESOLUTION FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A SENIOR CENTER FUND FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF GIFTS,
MEMORIALS, AND FUNDRAISlNG REVENUE TO THE IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY
SENIOR CENTER, as revised. Senior Center Chair Jay Honohan presented information.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-130, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE ACCOUNTING DIVISION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT BY
DELETING THE POSITION OF SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK- ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
AND ADDING THE POSITION OF INTERNAL AUDITOR.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-131, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL
EMPLOYEES, LOCAL #183, AFL-CIO, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1,2004 THROUGH JUNE
30, 2007.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-132, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF
PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL #610, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY
1,2004 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-133, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE POLICE LABOR RELATIONS
ORGANIZATION OF IOWA CITY, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1,2004 THROUGH JUNE 30,
2005.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-134, ESTABLISHING
CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLANS FOR CONFIDENTIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE
EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES FOR FY05, FY06, AND FY07.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-135, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR URBAN-
STATE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING PROGRAM (USTEP) FUNDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-136, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE
EXTERIOR SIGN FOR "OLD CAPITOL CAFI~'' AT 210 N. DUBUQUE STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-137, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER
MARC MOEN, AND TENANT STARBUCKS CORPORATION d/b/a STARBUCKS COFFEE
CO., FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and
Commissions: appoint John Balmer, 10 Princeton Court; Andy Chappell, 911 Rider Street;
Karen Kubby, 728 2nd Avenue; Naomi Novick, 306 Mullin Avenue; Vicki Lensing, 2408
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Mayfield Road; William Sueppel (chair), 1408 Bristol Drive; Lynn Rowat, 514 Stuart Court;
Penny Davidsen, 147 Pentire Cimle; Kevin Werner, 3020 Wayne Avenue, to the Charter
Review Commission for nine appointments to fill one-year terms ending May 4, 2005; appoint
Chris Bushman, 2121 Hollywood Blvd., to the Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired
term ending January 1,2005; The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the Airport Zoning Brd. Of
Adjustment to fill unexpired terms ending December 31,2006 and December 31, 2008 and
Historic Preservation Commission for one appointment (Woodlawn District Representative) to
fill 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
vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs
will be incurred.]
The Mayor noted the new vacancies: Housing and Community Development
Commission to fill three (three-year terms) September 1,2004 - September 1, 2007; Library,
Board of Trustees to fill an unexpired term ending July 1,2005; Police Citizens Review Board
to fill four-year terms September 1, 2004 - September 1, 2008. Applications must be received
by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2004.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 7:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Cleric , ,
Submitted fo~publication - 5/11104.
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
MAY 3, 2004
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Nasby.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 04-35, Both Sides.
Mayor Lehman, and Council Members Champion and Vanderhoef stated they had a
conflict of interest and left the meeting. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn now presiding.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance creating a Self-Supporting Municipal
Improvement District (SSMID) according to Iowa Code Chapter 386 for downtown Iowa City.
Economic Development Coordinator Nasby presented information. The following individuals
appeared: Julie Brown; Susan Weinschenk; Mark Ginsberg; Terri Miller Chiat; Astrid Bennett;
Jim Mondanaro; Leah Cohen; Lisa Barnes; Craig Gustaveson; Marc Moen; Rebecca
Neades; Charlie Drum; Connie Champion; Jim Clayton; Tim Gholson; Joe Holland; Glenn
Siders; Chuck Goldberg; Ryan O'Leary; Dean Oakes; Julie Peters Foreman; Leigh Bradford.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Susan
Weinschenk; Zavash Zarei and Zohreh Asadie; and Mark Ginsberg. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the motion carried, 4/0, Champion, Lehman, and Vanderhoef abstaining.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn special meeting at 7:00 p.m. The
Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Champion, Lehman and
Vanderhoef abstaining.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 4, 2004
Iowa City City Council regular meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding.
Council members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef.
Absent: Wilburn. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Nasby, Spitz,
Kopping, Hightshoe. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 04-37; Both Sides.
Mayor Lehman announced that Mayor Pro rem Wilburn had a previous speaking
engagement and would not be present for this meeting.
The Mayor proclaimed: Bicycle Month, Mark Wyatt, BIC accepting; Historic
Preservation Week; National Visiting Nurse Association Week, Suellen Novotny, Executive
Director Visiting Nurse Association accepting; Police Week and Peace Officers' Memorial
Day.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received and or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. April 19, Regular Work Session; April 20, Regular Council Formal Official
and Complete; April 21, Special Work Session (Joint Meeting).
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (recommendations to
Council become effective only upon separate Council action). Housing and Community
Development Commission - March 11,2004; Senior Center Commission - March 16,
2004; Housing and Community Development Commission - March 18, 2004; Public
Library Board of Trustees - March 25, 2004.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre dba Riverside Theatre, 213
N. Gilber~ St.; Class C Liquor License for Jirsa's, LLC, dba Rick's Grille & Spirits, 1705
First Avenue S.; Class C Beer Permit for Goosetown Market, Inc., dba Goosetown
Market, Inc., 600 B N. Dodge St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge
#1096 Loyal Order of Moose dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway 6
E.; RES. 04-121, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Iowa City Lodge #1096 Loyal Order
of Moose dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway 6 E.
Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $8,129,149.03 for the period
of March 1 through March 31,2004 as recommended by the Finance Director subject
to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 04-122, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
FOR STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PART THREE AND PART FOUR, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE. RES. 04-123, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER,
STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, TRAIL, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
FOR WINDSOR RIDGE - PART SEVENTEEN B, PART EIGHTEEN A, PART
EIGHTEEN B, AND PART NINETEEN A, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
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IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 04-124,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS
BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
LOTS 15, 22, 23, 24, 26 AND 27 PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: On the west side of the
100 block of S. Linn Street: Installation of 5 on-street parking spaces signed NO
PARKING 2 AM TO 6 AM/TOW AWAY ZONE/LIBRARY PATRON LOADING
ZONE/20 MINUTE LIMIT DURING LIBRARY HOURS; one on-street metered parking
space designated HANDICAP parking with 5-hour time limit, and one on-street parking
space signed NO PARKING 2 AM TO 6 AM/TOW AWAY ZONE/BOOK DROP
PARKING ONLY/5-MINUTE LIMIT/ENFORCED 24 HOURS; Debra Seeley regarding
Peace Resolution; Caroline Dieterle regarding Lawn Pesticides, Aaron Burnett
regarding Wind Energy; Milken Institute - Global Conference starts April 26; Amy
Knight regarding Parent/Baby Playtime at the Rec Center; Shawn Keeley regarding
Homeland Security Summit 2004; Jean Walker regarding Melrose Neighborhood;
Patty McNichol regarding Visual Preference Survey; United States Interagency
Council on Homelessness regarding ICH E-Newsletter; Curt Ellis regarding Accidents
on Burlington Street [staff response included]; Johnson County Task Force on Aging
regarding Senior Center/Dining Report; Community Mental Health Center for Mid-
Eastern Iowa regarding Delivery of Mental Health Services to the Community; Paul
Kelly regarding Noise at Lakeside Apartments [Staff Response Included]; Benjamin
Lewis regarding E-Waste [Staff Response Included]; Dog Park - Suzanne E. Bentler,
Jane A. Flanigan, Jill Jack, Cherie Marvel, April Neppl, Lisa M. Schleisman, Robin
Sueppel, Gary Levitz, Alane T~'anel, Becka Yucuis, Steven Ziebell, Karen and Dan
Garland, Cabel Gray; Sandy Pickup regarding CDBG Thank you; Oriana Kaufmann
regarding Bicycle Safety Day; Nick Thompson regarding Leisure Activities for Youth
and College-Aged Kids; 19 Ordinance - Erin Hubbard, Charles Massarolo II; Chris
Butzke regarding Smoke-Free Iowa City; Bob Welsh regarding JC Task Force
Representative; Jean Walker regarding Tour of Melrose Neighborhood.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Matt Hayek, Englert Board of Directors, introduced new Executive Director Eric
Kerchner. Mr. Kerchner thanked Council for their support.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for May 18 on an
ordinance rezoning approximately 35.05 acres of property from Research Development Park
Zone, RDP, to Office Commercial Zone, CO-1, subject to conditions, for property along the
eastern portion of Northgate drive in Northgate Corporate Park. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilbum absent.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD; 04-4124, CHANGING THt:
ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 32,000 SQUARE FEET FROM CENTRAL
BUSINESS SERVICE ZONE (CB-2) TO HIGH DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL
ZONE (RM-44) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 302 AND 308 SOUTH GILBERT STREET,
be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
24.1 acres from Interim Development Residential Zone (ID-RS) to Low Density Single-family
Residential Zone (RS-5), subject to conditions, for property located on South Sycamore
Street, east of Southpoint Subdivision, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Wilbum absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-125, APPROVING
THE FINAL PLAT OF WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES PART 5. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Wilbum absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 04-126, APPROVING THE
FINAL PLAT OF SANDHILL ESTATES - PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's FY05 Annual Action
Plan, that is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (City Steps) as amended,
and authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan and all necessary certifications to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and designating the City Manager as
the authorized Chief Executive Officer. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 04-127, ADOPTING IOWA
CITY'S FY05 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA CITY'S 2001-2006
CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS) AS AMENDED, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING
THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to reduce the Economic Development allocation by
$25,000 and that $25,000 be added to the Grant Wood Neighborhood Center Project.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion to amend
carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent. Original motion amended. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the 2004 PCC Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Dodge Street,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish
advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by EIliott, to adopt RES. 04-128, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF' CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2004 PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT - DODGE
STREET, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilbum
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 3,
"City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds,
Fines and Penalties" of the City Code to decrease water service charges and fees in Iowa
City, Iowa and to increase the fee associated with checks returned for insufficient funds, be
given second vote. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be
amended to change the return check fee from $10 to $15. The Mayor declared the motion to
amend carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent. Moved by Elliott, seconded by Bailey, to
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give first consideration to the amended ordinance. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on
first consideration, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that ORD. 04-4125, AMENDING TITLE 10
OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," TO CREATE
A UNIFORM PERMITTING PROCESS, TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
FARMERS MARKET, TO PROVIDE FOR THE NONCOMMERCIAL PLACEMENT OF
OBJECTS IN CITY PLAZA ON A TEMPORARY BASIS, TO MODIFY THE PROVISION ON
RESIDENTIAL PICKETING, TO CLARIFY THE CURRENT PROVISIONS REGULATING
MOBILE VENDORS AND AMBULATORY VENDORS, TO CODIFY SPECIFIC
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AFFECTING SAID VENDORS, AND TO MAKE ADDITIONAL
NONSUBSTANTIVE CHANGES, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 04-4126, AMENDING THE
CITY CODE, TITLE 14, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 1, "STREETS,
SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY," "ARTICLE A. STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND
PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY GENERALLY", SECTION 14-1A-6, "MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT OF WAY", TO IMPOSE LIABILITY ON ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS FOR
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALL PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED BETWEEN THE EDGE
OF THE STREET OR CURB LINE AND THE PROPERTY LINE, be passed and adopted.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 04-129, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 79-462 AND ADOPTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW RESOLUTION FOR
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SENIOR CENTER FUND FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF
GIFTS, MEMORIALS, AND FUNDRAISING REVENUE TO THE IOWA CITY/JOHNSON
COUNTY SENIOR CENTER, as revised. Senior Center Chair Jay Honohan presented
information. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 04-130, AMENDING
THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ACCOUNTING DIVISION OF THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT BY DELETING THE POSITION OF SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK -
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ADDING THE POSITION OF INTERNAL AUDITOR.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 04-131, AUTHORIZING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL #183, AFL-CIO, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1,2004
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007. Affirmative r011 call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 04-132, AUTHORIZING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION
OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL #610, TO BE EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2004 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 04-133,
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE POLICE
LABOR RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF IOWA CITY, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1,2004
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 04-134, ESTABLISHING
CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLANS FOR CONFIDENTIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE
EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES FOR FY05, FY06, AND FY07. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 04-135, AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR URBAN-STATE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING PROGRAM (USTEP)
FUNDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-136, APPROVING
THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR SIGN FOR "OLD CAPITOL CAFI~" AT 210 N. DUBUQUE
STREET. Council Member Elliott requested a memo on the criteria, and Mayor Lehman
suggested stopping by and talking to the City Manager in lieu of a memo. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 04-137, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA LICENSE AGREEMENT
FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, LANDOWNER MARC MOEN, AND TENANT STARBUCKS CORPORATION d/b/a
STARBUCKS COFFEE CO., FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: appoint John Balmer, 10 Princeton Court; Andy Chappell, 911
Rider Street; Karen Kubby, 728 2nd Avenue; Naomi Novick, 306 Mullin Avenue; Vicki Lensing,
2408 Mayfield Road; William Sueppel (chair), 1408 Bristol Drive; Lynn Rowat, 514 Stuart
Court; Penny Davidsen, 147 Pentire Circle; Kevin Werner, 3020 Wayne Avenue, to the
Charter Review Commission for nine appointments to fill one-year terms ending May 4, 2005;
appoint Chris Bushman, 2121 Hollywood Blvd., to the Human Rights Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending January 1,2005; The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Wilburn absent.
The Mayor noted no applications were received for the Airport Zoning Brd. Of
Adjustment to fill unexpired terms ending December 31,2006 and December 31,2008 and
Historic Preservation Commission for one appointment 0Noodlawn District Representative) to
fill ~ three-year term March 29, 2003 - March 29, 200~, and all will I~e readvertised. [~taff 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.]
The Mayor noted the new vacancies: Housing and Community Development
Commission to fill three (three-year terms) September 1, 2004 - September 1, 2007; Library,
Board of Trustees to fill an unexpired term ending July 1,2005; Police Citizens Review Board
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to fill four-year terms September 1,2004 - September 1, 2008. Applications must be received
by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2004.
Council Member Elliott reminded Council and the public of the Crisis Center breakfast
scheduled May 9; noted the celebration held for the Human Rights Commission student
awards, and thanked the Commission and Human Rights Coordinator Shank; reported on a
call received from Marv Cook and his participation in the upcoming golf event benefiting the
Ronald McDonald House.
Council Member Champion raised concerns regarding location of carts on Iowa
Avenue in proximity to existing businesses. Council Member Vanderhoef also noted issues
on opening of sidewalk vaults with the carts. City Atty. Dilkes and Asst. City Mgr. Presented
information. Mayor Lehman suggested Council Members review the locations and decide if
the matter needs to be scheduled for a work session.
Council Member O'Donnell stated his nephew was returning from Iraq and encouraged
citizens to attend welcome home ceremonies for troops; and stated he was looking forward to
providing entertainment with Mayor Lehman at the Crisis Center breakfast on May 9.
Council Member Vanderhoef thanked the Johnson County Task Force on Aging for
their Senior Center dining report; and stated her appreciation for Council correspondence
recently being very positive and informative, noting they often offer solutions.
Council Member Bailey reminded citizens of the Project Green Plant Sale scheduled
for May 8; and thanked Ms. Gugliuzza's third class for inviting her to talk about city issues.
Mayor Lehman stated the Iowa Correctional Association recently recognized
volunteers Anne Bovbjerg and Darlene Neff and Iowa City TV Cable TX employees Jerry
Nixon and Ty Coleman for their efforts in producing a video highlighting the 6th Judicial
District Department of Corrections and each received the Outstanding Citizen Award on April
15; and thanked Neighborhood Coordinator Marcia Klingaman for representing the City in the
Herky's On Parade Project.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 7:50 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk