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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 15,2004
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,
Franklin, Boelk. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 04-44, Side 1.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended and to delete and move to Information Packet: the Scattered Side Housing
Taskforce minutes:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. June 1, Special Council Work Session; June 1, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (recommendations to
Council become effective only upon separate Council action):
Housing and Community Development Commission - April 15, 2004
Recommendation: Anthony moved to recommend adoption of the FY05
Annual Action Plan by the City Council; Greazel seconded. All in favor;
motion carries 6-0.
Public Library Board of Trustees - April 22, 2004; Historic Preservation
Commission - May 13, 2004; Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board - May
26, 2004; Public Art Advisory Committee - May 6, 2004; Public Art Advisory
Committee - May 20, 2004
Recommendation: The Public Art Advisory Committee asks for the City
Council to approve a Call to Artists for the entranceway art component of
the Benton Hill Park project.
Planning and Zoning Commission - May 20, 2004
Recommendation: an application for rezoning from Community
. Commercial (CC-2) zone to Public (P) zone for 3.72-acres of property
located south of Mall Drive.
Recommendation: an application for rezoning from ID-RM/OMP, Interim
Development Multifamily/Historic Preservation Overlay, to ID-RS/OHP,
Interim Development Single Family/Historic Preservation Overlay.
Recommendation: a final plat of Sand Hill Estates, Part 2 a 4.75-acre,
21-lot, single-family residential subdivision, located at the western
terminus of Langenberg Avenue subject to Staff approval of legal papers
and construction plans prior to Council consideration.
Recommendation: a final plat of Country Club Estates, Part 2, a 42-lot,
16.65-acre subdivision located west of Flagstaff Drive subject to Staff
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approval of legal papers and construction drawings including the
stormwater detention easement prior to City Council consideration.
Recommendation: an amendment to the Zoning Code, Section 14-6J-2,
to allow consideration of the reduction of street widths for public streets
in Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH) zones.
Rules Committee Meeting - June 4, 2004; Parks and Recreation Commission - May
12,2004
Recommendation: endorse a dog park with the understanding that the
planning process be open to the public so as to provide a mechanism for
input to be received, reviewed and acted upon. Unanimous.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for 808 Restaurant & Nightclub, Inc., dba 808 Restaurant &
Nightclub, Inc., 121 Iowa Ave. [See memo from County Attorney]; Outdoor Service
Area for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 201 S. Clinton St.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for David L. Alberhasky dba Dave's Foxhead
Tavern, 402 E. Market St.; Special Class C Liquor License for D & E Restaurant, Inc.,
dba Z'Mariks Noodle Café, 19 S. Dubuque St.; Class B Beer Permit for NPC
International, Inc., dba Pizza Hut #4358,1921 Keokuk St.; Class C Beer Permit for
Antonio Pacheco dba EI Paso The Mexican Store, 609 Hollywood Blvd.; RES. 04-171,
TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 04-172, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JULY 6 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR INSTALLING A NEW LIGHTING SYSTEM ON MERCER PARK
BASEBALL DIAMOND #1, 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.
Resolutions: RES. 04-173, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE SOUTH GRAND AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT STP-U-3715(627)--70-52. RES. 04-174, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING
A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 723
OAKLAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-175, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND LINN COUNTY FOR LEAD BASED PAINT HAZARDS SERVICES. RES.
04-176, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT LOT 17 LONGFELLOW MANOR, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-177,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
GRADING AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND COVENANT FOR A PORTION
OF GOVERNMENT LOT 1 EAST OF GILBERT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
ROAD CLOSED AUTHORIZED VEHICLES ONLY sign at the end of Foster Road;
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JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding changing parking meter term in the 300
block of S. Linn Street from 5 hours to 2 hours, change parking meter term from 30
minutes to 2 hours, install two meters with 2 hour time limit in the 300 block of S. Linn
Street; Jane Flanigan regarding Dog Park; Thomas Sofianos regarding MEC Retired
[Staff Response Included]; Milken Institute Newsletter regarding 2004 Global
Conference; Jeanne McWherter-Koster regarding Special Mortgage Programs for
Fireman & Police Officers [Staff Response Included]; Dave Dowell regarding Trial of
New City Buses; Jeremiah Hackett regarding Water Heater License Fee [Staff
response included]; Garry Klein regarding Creekside Neighborhood Association 1st
Annual Picnic; Joseph Klapper regarding Noise Pollution [Staff response included];
Rita Marcus regarding Support for MidAmerican Energy; Letters from Saul Mekies,
Carol Spaziani, James Larew, Brett Cloyd, regarding MEC Special Election; Gilbert-
Linn Historic District letters from Helen Burford, Claire Sponsler; Mary Clark regarding
Career Resources in Iowa City [Staff response included].
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Dr. John Kammermeyer, 404 E. Bloomington St., and Glen Winekauf, Vice President
of Support Services at Mercy Hospital, appeared regarding the proposed historic district on
the north side. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence
from Dr. Kammermeyer. 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 July 6 on an
ordinance approving an Amended Planned Development Housing Plan (OPDH-5) plan for
Village Green Part XX. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for July 6 on an
ordinance vacating 3,400 square feet of alley right-of-way east of 2nd Avenue, South of A
Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held 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). No one appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance changing the zoning
designation of approximately 3.72 acres from CC-2, Community Commercial, to P, Public, for
property located South of Mall Drive (Alternative High School), be given first vote. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 10 acres from
Interim Development Multifamily/Historic Preservation Overlay (ID-RM/OHP) Zone to Interim
Development Single Family/Historic Preservation Overlay (ID-RS/OHP) Zone for property
located at 2460 S. Gilbert Street. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance changing the zoning
designation of approximately 10 acres from ID-RM/OHP, Interim Development Multifamily
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Residential/Historic Preservation Overlay, to ID-RS/OHP, Interim Development Single Family
Residential/Historic Preservation Overlay, for property located at 2460 S. Gilbert Street, be
given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Section 14-6J-
2, to allow consideration of reduction of local public streets in a Planned Development
Housing Overlay (OPDH) Zones. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the 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, be given first vote. Moved by Vanderhoef,
seconded by Elliott, to defer indefinitely. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor declared the motion to defer defeated, 2/5, with the following division of voice
vote: Ayes: Elliott, Vanderhoef. Nays: Bailey, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Wilburn. The
Mayor declared the motion carried on first vote, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote
Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion. Nays: Elliott, Vanderhoef. Absent:
None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott to continue public hearing to July 6 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 Bailey, to defer to July 6 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 Champion, that the rule requiring ordinances to
be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting as
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 04-4129 AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION OF 8.07 ACRES FROM RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
(RS-8) TO OVERLAY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING 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 voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to accept
correspondence from Steve Gordon. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
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A hearing was conducted on assessing a civil penalty of either $1500 or a thirty (30)
day retail cigarette permit suspension against Kum & Go Stores #52, pursuant to Iowa Code
Section 453A.22(2). Johnson County Asst. County Attorney Andy Chappell appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 04-178, ASSESSING
$1500 CIVIL PENALTY OR THIRTY DAY RETAIL CIGARETTE PERMIT SUSPENSION
AGAINST KUM & GO STORES #52. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-179, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY2005 AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR
THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-180, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION 98-164 AND ESTABLISHING A NEW POLICY FOR USE OF FUNDS
DERIVED FROM HOTEL-MOTEL TAX. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Human Rights Commission for two vacancies
to fill unexpired terms ending January 1,2005. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, July 21,2004.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by Vanderhoef, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: Nate Green, 231 Woodside Drive, to the Charter Review
Commission to fill an unexpired term ending May 4, 2005; Katherine B. Gloer, 828 Cypress
Court, to the Library, Board of Trustees to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 2005; re-
appoint Loren Horton, 3367 Hanover Court, to the Police Citizens Review Board to fill a four-
year terms September 1, 2004 - September 1, 2008. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the following Board and
Commission vacancies received no applications and will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd
of Adjustment 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; Police Citizens Review Board to fill a four-year terms September
1, 2004 - September 1, 2008. [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 Wilburn stated he would be abstaining due to a conflict of interest.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell to make the following appointments to
the Housing and Community Development Commission: reappoint Matthew J. Hayek, 714
Brown Street. and Lori Bears, 1906 Broadway Street: and appoint Brian D. Richman, 522
Terrace Road, to fill three (3) three-year terms September 1,2004 - September 1,2007.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Council Member Elliott noted the grand opening of the Brown Deer Club in Coralville,
and stated Coralville should be very proud of the facility; clarified his vote against spending
$30,000 on an entrance sign for the Benton Street Park, asked for a work session on
establishing Council priorities; and noted the passing of music icon Ray Charles.
Council Member Vanderhoef reported on her attendance at a National League of
Cities subcommittee meeting on transportation and finance issues.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn stated he would be distributing some promotional items from
ICAD in Council mailboxes later in the week.
Council Member Bailey reported on the Library opening, and commended staff for their
effo rts.
Mayor Lehman reminded Council of the joint meeting in Coralville on June 23; state he
and the City Manager would be attending second Public Leadership Summit in Cedar Rapids;
and wished Council Member Vanderhoef a Happy Birthday.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn meeting at 7:30 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Co . Members present.
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Date: June 1, 2004
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 1, 2004, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Eiliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Fosse, Knoche, Davidson
Tapes: 04-39, Side 2; 04-41, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Frankiin presented information on the following items:
A. SETTING 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. (REZ04-
00010) (Alternative High School)
B. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 15 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING 10
ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT MULTIFAMILY/HISTORIC PRESERVATION
OVERLAY (ID-RM/OHP) ZONE TO INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE
FAMILY/HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (ID-RS/OHP) ZONE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2460 S. GILBERT STREET.
C. SETTING 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.
D. 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. (REZ04-00008)
Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion.
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E. 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)
Glenn Siders representing the applicant appeared. Majority agreed to continue public hearing
and defer first consideration until June 15 meeting. Council directed staff to look at the
conditional zoning agreement and redesign the agreement to eiiminate the one lot that is not
affected by the agreement for consideration at the June 15 meeting.
F. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SANDHILL ESTATES PART 2.
(SUB04-00013)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item # 6 - Resolution approving acquisition... Clear Creek Trail Project...) PCD Director
present an alignment for the project.
2. (Item # 9 - Resolution approving Call to Artists". Benton Hill Park Project) In response to
Council Member Elliott, PCD Director explained the $30,000 reflects $20,000 from the
already aliocated Public Art budget and the remaining $10,000 was included in the project
for a basic entry structure sign.
3. (Consent Calendar # 3f (4) - Keene Swett ... ,city wide sidewalk tax :..) Council Member
Vanderhoef asked for an update and potential Council discussion on issues raised such as
sidewalks that don't go anywhere or aren't a continuous piece. Council Member Elliott
added that people are required to maintain them, but people bot required to put them in if
they are not there.
4. (Consent Calendar # 3f (7) - Signed petition". residents of Regency Heights) In response
to Council Member Bailey, PCD Director Franklin stated she was preparing a memo and
would copy Council.
5. (Consent Calendar # 3f (9) - Adam Vogel... street repair) Council Member Vanderhoef
requested staff look at the condition of the street as the complaint may be a result of the
seams that have raised and lowered and the plow catches on them.
6. (Consent Calendar # 3f (8) - John Nolan... destruction of trees) In response to Council
Member Bailey, Mayor Lehman stated this was a result of a memo from the City Forester a
few weeks ago regarding removal of diseased trees.
7. (Consent Calendar # 3f (14) Ryan HolI ... new development projects in Iowa) Council
Member Vanderhoef requested that the aid in getting the word out and suggested using the
utility bills. Council asked that the City Forester follow up.
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STREET UPDATE (IP2 of May 27 Information Packet)
Public Works Director Fosse, City Engr. Knoche, and Asst. PCD Director Davidson presented
information on the following projects:
1. Dubuque / Foster
2. North Dodge
3. Mormon Trek / McCollister
Staff Action: Proceed as outlined.
ENGINE BREAKING ORDINANCE (IP3 of May 27 Information Packet)
Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion.
Staff Action: Majority of Council were not interested in pursuing at this time.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Vanderhoef asked Council to consider a 28E agreement with the County
regarding cell towers in fringe area. Majority agreed to have the Mayor send a letter to the
Chair of the Board of Supervisors asking them to discuss the matter.
IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITIES FOR DISCUSSION
None
Meeting adjourned 6:20 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/1/04
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.
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 and seconded 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., 5 S. Dubuque St.; Class C
Liquor License for Weeks-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of Foreign Wars, 609
Highway 6 East; Class C Beer Permit for 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.
Resolutions: RES. 04-159, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY USE
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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/Iowa 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.
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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Terry Smith, 2220 Balsam Court, Operations Manager of
MidAmerican, formally requested a special election to approve an electric franchise. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Jay
Honohan, 1510 Somerset Lane, Senior Center Commission Chair, updated Council on the
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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 and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for June 15 on an ordinance rezoning 10
acres from Interim Development Multifamily/Historic Preservation Overlay (ID-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.
Moved and seconded 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
ca rried.
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 and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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 carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-164, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
SANDHILL ESTATES, PART 2, IOWAGITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
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Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-168, APPROVING THE CALL TO ARTISTS
FOR THE ART COMPONENT OF THE BENTON HILL PARK PROJECT.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-170, AWARDING CONTRACT 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.
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-
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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 7:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council and activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
stErnest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Cle~
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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 Roadllowa 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 HoII 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, 710, 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 (ID-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, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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