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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-06-15 Council minutes 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 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 ~---.r- -, 1·--·_·······_·_~~-_·_·__·_·,-_··,~-·- -'--"- -. Complete Description June 15, 2004 Page 2 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; _m "___ ....,. '---W-' 1'------ ---..-..-'"..''' ----....---.....--.--------.-.'..----- ......-. Complete Description June 15, 2004 Page 3 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 - -.,.--..- Complete Description June 15, 2004 Page 4 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. .,... t ----. __ ,___ ._..._ "'_~__"_'_'_m ,_"___,,, ._.n_.'.'..___ ~ ---- Complete Description June 15, 2004 Page 5 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. .~ -"'..---.-.- -.-.. .-~._...~.._.,,-----_.+._+_._._--_._,,_.._...._--_.._---,,--,---~.__._-----_._._-- .....-..- . Complete Description June 15, 2004 Page 6 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. ~~~~ -f¿¿,u) Ma K. Karr, City Clerk ~ 1 CITY OF IOWA CITY ~ !~~~'t MEMORANDUM ~... ",DII.' ......~ 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. --'- -_._~-_..__._._.._~----_..--- - ______n_ .--_ "···r~···__·______·'_.___~__· Council Work Session June 9, 2004 Page 2 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. . 0-.'" ..- .- 0-___' --- -- ---~.__._~- ._._----_.~.._._._-,._..,-,_...,_._--,-_..__.._._- Council Work Session June 9, 2004 Page 3 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. Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City 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 - 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 Official Actions June 1, 2004 Page 2 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 - _.__._..~--"- ..~.. ._.."..._---_...._..._._-~_.............-._---_. Official Actions June 1, 2004 Page 3 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. .-. --- -._--- -.-...-.-------- -~._... --......--- Official Actions June 1, 2004 Page 4 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- -- - -..~ n_.",_ . _ _..______________ Official Actions June 1, 2004 Page 5 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~ ~J~~') :¡; Submitte for publication - 6/9/04. ~w. ~J-~._- -- -,-- .-_..__._._."..~ -..-------"--...-- "0"'_"'-' [;[I 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 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. Complete Description June 1, 2004 Page 2 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 .- --" --'_'__'_._--,--~..._._._-,..__._-_..,~,_.._"".,.. Complete Description June 1, 2004 Page 3 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 ~.. ..""-'. - -.__....~.._---_._.- ,·u_...·.__.._ ..-.....-. .....-..,,-.. Complete Description June 1, 2004 Page 4 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. - ._-,,,.......~----- ~---- ---------.'- .'.-.""..--..------.-----..,------.-------. Complete Description June 1, 2004 Page 5 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 -'-. -- -_.__._-----",-----.-,-, ~-_._~-,."._-_._"_.._---_.. Complete Description June 1, 2004 Page 6 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 ,-