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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 1, 2004
Iowa City City Council regular 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, Franklin,
Knoche, Trueblood, Scott. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 04-40.
The Mayor proclaimed: June Pride Month, Charles Howes, Director accepting; June
Homeownership Month, Bruce Ray, Des Moines HUD Office accepting; CHILD (Children
Helping Innocent Laborers Democratically), Lucas Elementary Students Nathan Zehr, Clair
Barrett, and Ashley Eivins accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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: May 14, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; May 17, Regular
Work Session; May 18, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (recommendations to
Council become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport Commission -
April 8, 2004; Airport Commission - April 22, 2004; Historic Preservation Commission -
April 8, 2004; Historic Preservation Commission - April 22, 2004; Planning and Zoning
Commission - May 6, 2004
Recommendation to Council: Rezoning of 8.07 acres from Medium Density
Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to Planned Development Housing Overlay-
Medium Density Single-Family Residential (OPDH-8) and the preliminary
OPDH plan for Saddlebrook Meadows Part 1, including the reduction of lot
width and lot area as noted on the plan, and subject to approval of a Code
amendment permitting reduction of public street widths in OPDHs.
Senior Center Commission - April 30, 2004; Human Rights Commission - February 24,
2004; Senior Center Commission - April 20, 2004; Telecommunications Commission-
April 26, 2004; Telecommunications Commission - April 26, 2004.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Dublin Underground, Inc., dba Dublin Underground, Inc., 5
S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Weeks-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of
Foreign Wars dba Weeks-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of Foreign Wars, 609
Highway 6 East; Class C Beer Permit for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet Plus
#537, 923 S. Riverside Dr;
Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $9,977,126.89 for the period
of April 1 through April 30, 2004 as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit.
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Resolutions: RES. 04-159, 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
UNIVERSITY VIEW PARTNERS, AND TENANT TAKANAMI LLC d/b/a TAKANAMI,
FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE AT 219 IOWA AVE. RES. 04-160, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION 94-254 AND ADOPTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING FEES AND POLICY FOR EXAMINATION OF PUBLIC RECORDS
FOR SERVICES PERFORMED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. RES. 04-
161, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE
IOWA STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR EMERGENCY
SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME. RES. 04-162,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A SECOND MORTGAGE AGREEMENT FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2258 RUSSELL DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-163,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A SECOND MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1512 DICKENSON LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Loading Zone
signs in the Central Business District, listed on page 2, time limit will be modified from
30 MINUTE LIMIT back to 15 MINUTE LIMIT as stated in City Code; JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of 2 STOP signs at the driveways exiting
the Iowa City Water Plant at Dubuque Street; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding Installation of Iowa City Transit bus stop on the northeast corner of the
intersection of Ruppert Road/lowa Highway 1; Keene Swett regarding City-wide
Sidewalk Tax or Assessment for Sidewalk Maintenance; Jean M. Walker regarding
The University of Iowa's Tennis and Recreation Facility Plan; Max Radl regarding
Research Project for AP Government Class [Staff response included]; Signed Petition
regarding Residents of Regency Heights; John T. Nolan regarding Destruction of
Trees; Adam Vogel regarding Street Repair; Dog Park letters from - Karen Greenleaf,
Kathleen Janz, BJ Matson, Elyse Miller, Debra Roberts, Lisa Schleisman; Peter Ryan
Harty regarding Gas Prices; Shawn Slaven regarding Municipal Power; Brian Lisinski
regarding Frisbee Golf Course for Iowa City; Ryan HolI regarding New Development
Projects in Iowa; Steve Stickney regarding GRAMMY VIP; Jean Walker regarding
Presentation of Melrose Historic Survey Results.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Dr. John Kammermeyer, 404 E. Bloomington St., appeared concerning northside
properties nominated for inclusion on the National Registry of Historic Places; and requested
the City notify the state to withdrawn the nomination and that the Council go on record that no
historic preservation district would be extended into the CB-2 or CO zones on the north side
around Mercy Hospital. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by
Wilburn, seconded by Elliott, to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion
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carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council directed staff to request a
hold on the State review and public hearing scheduled June 11. Terry Smith, 2220 Balsam
Court, Operations Manager of MidAmerican, formally requested a special election to approve
an electric franchise. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to accept correspondence.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Members requested the matter be scheduled for discussion at the June 14 work
session. Jay Honohan, 1510 Somerset Lane, Senior Center Commission Chair, updated
Council on the Community Foundation and provided information on Cowboy Day scheduled
for June 17 sponsored by the Community Foundation as part of the 100 year celebration.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for June 15 on an
ordinance rezoning approximately 3.72 acres from Community Commercial (CC-2) zone to
Public (P) zone for property located south of Mall Drive (Alternative High School). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for June 15 on an
ordinance rezoning 10 acres from Interim Development Multifamily/Historic Preservation
Overlay (lD-RM/OHP) zone to Interim Development Single Family/Historic Preservation
Overlay (ID-RS/OHP) zone for property located at 2460 S. Gilbert Street. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for June 15 on
an ordinance amending the zoning code, Section 14-6J-2, to allow consideration of reduction
of local public streets in a Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH) zones. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held 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) and approving a preliminary OPDH
plan for property located south of Whispering Meadows and west of Saddlebrook. Tom
Gordon, 1718 Timber Hills Dr., representing AM Management, appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending the
Zoning Chapter by changing the zoning designation of 8.07 acres from Residential Medium
Density Single-Family (RS-8) to Planned Development Housing Overlay-Medium Density
Single-Family Residential (OPDH-8) and approving a preliminary OPDH plan for property
located south of Whispering Meadows and west of Saddlebrook, be given first reading.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Elliott, to continue public hearing to June 15, 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, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to June 15, the 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
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carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion. Council directed staff to look at the conditional zoning agreement and redesign
the agreement to eliminate the one lot that is not affected by the agreement for consideration
at the June 15 meeting.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 04-164, APPROVING
THE FINAL PLAT OF SANDHILL ESTATES, PART 2, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 04-165, APPROVING THE
ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY EASEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF THE CLEAR CREEK TRAIL PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST DOCUMENTATION OF THE SAME. 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 approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Clear Creek Trail project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish
advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-166, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CLEAR CREEK TRAIL PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT
OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Benton Hill Park Development
project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to
publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one
appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 04-167, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BENTON HILL PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE
FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 04-168, APPROVING THE
CALL TO ARTISTS FOR THE ART COMPONENT OF THE BENTON HILL PARK PROJECT.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared resolution adopted,
6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vandehoef, Wilburn, Bailey. Nays: Elliott. Absent: None.
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Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that ORD. 04-4128, AMENDING TITLE 3,
"CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES,
CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENAL TIES" 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 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 Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 04-169,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS
PURCHASES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET,
CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS INVOLVING THE CONSTRUCTION,
RECONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT OR REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE OF A HIGHWAY,
BRIDGE OR CULVERT WHEN THE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST TO THE CITY DOES NOT
EXCEED $50,000, CONTRACTS FOR OTHER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WHEN THE
ESTIMATED TOTAL COST TO THE CITY DOES NOT EXCEED $25,000, AND
CONTRACTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WHEN THE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST
OF SUCH SERVICES DOES NOT EXCEED $50,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 04-170, AWARDING
CONTRACT to All American Concrete, Inc. for $ 113,881.51 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2004 PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT - DODGE
STREET. Affirmative 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 appointment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006; Airport Zoning
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.]
Council Member Elliott reported on Memorial Day observances in Ainsworth; and
stated his interest in hearing the response to questions raised by Dr. Kammermeyer.
Council Member O'Donnell suggested Mayor Lehman take a lot of food with him on his
fishing trip.
Council Member Champion noted that the bids were not that close in agenda item 12,
as the Mayor had suggested.
Council Member Vanderhoef thanked the City High Music Department for the invitation
and reception following the Grammy award concert and acknowledged all area music
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programs for aiding the development of local talent; and announced the Melrose
Neighborhood will be doing a presentation on June 9th relative to their survey on positive
development of historic districts in their neighborhood.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn noted the death of Tim Shields, from the Institute of Public
Affairs, who assisted Council on a number of goal setting sessions, and offered condolences
to the family; congratulated Jacqueline Krain on opening the smoke free jazz club downtown.
Mayor Lehman congratulated graduating seniors and their parents on a successful
school year; and congratulated City Clerk Karr on becoming a grandmother.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 7:45 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/~1I Council Me~¿ent.
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Man n K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/14/04
Iowa City City Council special meeting 8:30 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the
professional competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring, performance or
discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable
injury to those individuals' reputations and those individuals requested a closed session.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 8:32 a.m.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting at 11 :16 a.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
stErnest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
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Date: May 17, 2004
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, May 17, 2004, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Fowler, Klingaman, Severson, Trueblood, Logsden
Tapes: 04-36, Side 2; 04-39, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
ADDITION TO AGENDA
Council agreed to add the resolution on compensation for the City Manager, City Attorney, and
City Clerk to the agenda.
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. SETTING 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) (REZ04-00008)
B. 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. (REZ04-00007)
Southgate representative Glenn Siders stated one signature had not be secured on the
conditional zoning agreement Franklin stated the hearing may have to be continued and
ordinance deferred to June 1 if the signature was not received.
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) (PASS AND ADOPT)
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D. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GENERAL QUARTERS,
IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB04-00005)
PIN GRANTS (Agenda Item # 11)
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Klingaman presented information. In response to
Vanderhoef, Kiingaman will provide a status report of grant recipients last year.
ACTION: Provide status report at formal meeting of May 18. (Klingaman)
FREE MEDICAL CLINIC PRESENTATION
Maureen Connolly, medical director, presented information.
DOG PARK RECOMMENDATION
Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood, and JC Dog Park Action Committee Member Beth
Shields present for discussion.
ACTION: Majority agreed to the concept of locating the dog park in the Peninsula
location, and directed staff to talk with the developer, and provide recommendations on
the availabilities of money for the project. (Trueblood)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 2e(2) - JCCOG Transportation Planner.... Relocation of Iowa City
transit bus stop ... ACT Circle...) Parking & Transit Director Fowler and Transit Mgr.
Logsden present for discussion. Council directed the City Manager to contact Dick
Ferguson at ACT regarding the issue.
2. (Item # 6 - Hearing and resolution assessing ... civil penalty against Petro & Provisions ....)
In response to Elliott, City Atty. Dilkes and City Clerk Karr answered questions regarding the
selling of tobacco products to minors and state code penalties. Staff will provide copy of
summary memo prepared by ACA Matthews to new Council Members Bailey and Elliott.
3. (Item # 5 Public hearing and resolution approving amendments to the FY05 Operating
Budget) Council Member Vanderhoef reported on conversation she had with City Budget
Analyst Mansfield regarding a discrepancy in the budget carryover and the actual, and
stated she asked Finance Director O'Mailey to present information at the hearing.
4. Council Member Vanderhoef requested staff prepare an update on the status of State and
Federal grants. City Mgr. Atkins stated he would also include a brief history.
5. (Item # 12 - Resolution ... second amendment to the agreement for private redevelopment
... Sycamore Mall) In response to Elliott, the City Attorney and City Manager stated
everything was in order.
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6. (Consent Calendar # 2d(11) ... Resolution... execute an agreement for recycling services
... City Carton Company...) In response to Mayor Pro tem Wilburn, the City Manager
affirmed the new contract will provide pick up of plastics numbered 1-7. The City Manager
stated educational materials will be provided prior to implementation, and noted some
neighborhoods because of the widths of the streets, would require a smaller truck and
commingled recycling.
7. (Item # 8 - Resolution amending budget" maintenance operator - water) In response to
Vanderhoef, the City Manager stated the change would add $4000 a year to the budget, and
said an estimate of outsourcing would be available after one year.
8. (Item #148 (late addition) ... Resolution on unclassified compensation ". ) City Atty. Diikes
stated the resolution eliminated the "Hours of Work" provision and stated that the provision
simply recognized the flexibility that professional employees have when they work hours
outside the normal workday. She indicated that the provision was not intended nor has it
been implemented to provide compensatory time to any of the three employees, and that
none of the employees take or take hours.
9. (Item # 9 and # 10 ... Riverside Theater... Lower City Park) City Atty. Dilkes pointed up the
agreement and transfer was from June 8 through July 15, and in addition to performances
would also cover fundraisers during those dates. Riverside Theater representative Ron
Clark present for discussion.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
None
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Vanderhoef said she was a member of the State League of Cities
Legislative Committee, which meets June 30, and Council Members to contact her with any
suggestions for legislative items for the coming year.
2. Council Member Elliott noted an article in the newspaper regarding the fraternity house
recently closed for a number of violations, and said an individual involved said the closure
"leaked a series of false allegations". The City Manager confirmed the incident had been
documented.
IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITIES FOR DISCUSSION
None
Meeting adjourned 8: 15 PM.
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Clerk's Office 356-5040.
The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/18/04
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, Wilburn. Absent: None.
Mayor Lehman and Council acknowledged the 25 years of service by City Clerk Karr.
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: 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 Staffs
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
Recommendation: Accept PCRB Report on Complaint #03-13.
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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., 121 N. Linn St.; Class C Liquor
License for Siren, 124 S. Dubuque St Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Vine
Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St; Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Café, Inc.,
121 N. Linn St; Class C Liquor License for Colonial Lanes, 2253 Highway 218 S.;
Class C Liquor License for Shakespeare's, 819 First Ave. S.; Class C Beer Permit for
Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204 N. Dubuque St; Class C Beer Permit for 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
Relocation of Iowa City Transit bus stop from the west side of intersection of ACT
Circle/Iowa 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,
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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.
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 and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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 SOUTHPOINT
SUBDIVISION, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-149, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF GENERAL QUARTERS, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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
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issue and proposed reducing the amending by that amount as shown on the amended
resolution distributed that evening.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-150, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2004, as amended during the public hearing.
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 and seconded to adopt RES. 04-151, ASSESSING A $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY
AGAINST PETRO & PROVISIONS.
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. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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. Tom Bender, Chairperson of the Riverside Theater, thanked Council and staff for
their assistance.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-154, APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE
"PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-155, AUTHORIZING 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-156, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BROOKLAND PARK SEWER SEPARATION PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-157, AWARDING CONTRACT 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-158, ON UNCLASSIFIED SALARY
COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 FOR THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY,
AND CITY CLERK, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
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TO EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO THE CONTRACTS OF THE CITY MANAGER, CITY
ATTORNEY, AND CITY CLERK TO DELETE THE PROVISION ENTITLED "HOURS OF
WORK".
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment to fill a'n 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.].
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 7:55 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.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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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 14, 2004
Iowa City City Council special meeting 8:30 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell.
Absent: Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Staff members present: Atkins, Dilkes, KarL Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 04-38, Side 2.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adjourn to executive session to
evaluate the professional competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring,
performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and
irreparable injury to those individuals' reputations and those individuals requested a
closed session (City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Wilburn, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried
and adjourned into executive session 8:32 a.m.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn arrived 8:37 a.m.
Council Member Vanderhoef arrived 8:40 a.m.
Council returned to open session 11 :14 a.m.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to adjourn special meeting at 11 :16
a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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 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 Permitfor 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/Iowa 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 Homeessness 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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SOUTHPOINT 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, AUTHORIZING
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 1 ¡th 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 Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk