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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 6, 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, Nasby. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 04-44, Side 2; Tape 04-46, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed: Golden Rule Golden Stars 4-H Club Week - July 25-31, Anna
Olson, President accepting. Aisc in attendance were Portia Cooper, Janet Driscoll, Mary
Burr, and Laura Ghabel; Persons with Disabilities Day - July 24, 2004, Personal
Assistant/Peer Counselor Coordinator Keith Ruff, Everett Convention Center, accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, 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: June 14, Regular Council Work Session; June 15, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (recommendations to
Council become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of Adjustment -
March 10, 2004; Board of Adjustment - April 14, 2004; Airport Commission - May 13,
2004; Airport Commission - May 13, 2004; Historic Preservation - May 27, 2004;
Human Rights Commission - March 23, 2004; Charter Review Commission - May 19,
2004; Housing & Community Development Commission - May 20, 2004; Public Library
- May 27, 2004; Telecommunications Commission - May 24, 2004; Planning and
Zoning Commission - June 3, 2004
Recommendation: Approve an amended Planned Development Housing
Plan of Village Green Part XX, a 5.84-acre, two-lot, 19 dwelling unit plan
located on the north side of Wintergreen Drive west of South Jamie
Lane.
Recommendation: Approval of a preliminary and final plat of Village
Green Part XX, a 5.84-acre, two-lot residential subdivision, subject to
Staff approval of legal papers and construction plans prior to Council
consideration.
Recommendation: Approval of an application for vacation of 3,400
square feet of alley right-of-way located south of 500 2® Avenue subject
to: 1 ) The conveyance to the City of a 20-foot by approximately 100-foot
area of right-of-way along the west property line of 500 2nd Avenue; 2)
The retention of any necessary utility easements; 3) To the conveyance
of the right-of-way being approved concurrently with the approval of the
ordinance vacating the alley; 4) The inclusion of a curb where the
vacated alley right-of-way intersects 2nd Avenue.
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Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6
West; Outdoor Service Area for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Highway 6
West; Class C Liquor License for Roy L. Chopek/Walter L. "Bud" Ott, Post #17 dba
American Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post #17, 3016 Muscatine Avenue; Class C Liquor
License for Iowa City Aerie #695, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Inc., dba Fraternal Order
of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 West; Class C Liquor License for Vito's of
Iowa City, Inc., dba Vito's, 118 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for New Walt's,
Ltd., dba Memories, 928 Maiden Lane; Special Class C Liquor License for Zio Johno's,
Inc., dba Zio Johno's Spaghetti House, 953 S. Riverside Dr.; Special Class C Liquor
License for Mei Hei Lin, dba China Moon, 1931 Broadway St.; Class C Beer Permit for
FAP Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's East, 2303 Muscatine Ave; Class E Liquor License
for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market St.; Class E Liquor
License for Hartig Drug Company, Inc., dba Hartig Drug Store #10,701 Mormon Trek
Blvd. RES. 04-181, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Iowa City Aerie #695, Fraternal
Order of Eagles, Inc., dba Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1
West and New Walt's, Ltd., dba Memories, 928 Maiden Lane. RES. 04-182, TO
ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $8,193,841.19 for the period
of May 1 through May 31,2004 as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 04-183, INTENT TO AMEND A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNITED ACTION FOR
YOUTH FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1-C IN TOWER PLACE AND PARKING, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 3, 2004.
Resolutions: RES. 04-184, AUTHORIZING THE MAYORTO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA
CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT 155 LAKESIDE ADDITION, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-185, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING TWO
MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1011 6TM AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 04-186, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK
BOULEVARD EXTENSION - BOX CULVERTS PROJECT. RES. 04-187,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA HIGHWAY 1 (DODGE STREET)/
NORTHGATE DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Changing 1
HOUR LIMIT 8-5 MQN-FRI sign on the north side of Lafayette Street approximately
50' west of the intersection with S. Dubuque Street to NO PARKING CORNER TO
HERE; Pam Hinman regarding Invitation to Allegiant Event; Bud Beacham regarding
Iowa City Airport-Possible Lead Poisoning of your Residents; Traffic Concern at Court
and Scott Intersection from Jeff and Linda Stewart, Tom and Sue Ward [Staff
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response included]; Airport Commission from Randy Hartwig, John L. Krstenansky,
Dale Shultz; Alisa Meggitt regarding C.H.I.L.D. at City Hall; Patricia Santangelo
regarding Mayor Offers Plan to End Homelessness; Adalino Cabral regarding Open
Letter to the Government of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and other State
Governments; Tom Hayden and Charlie Funk regarding Cedar Rapids/Iowa City
Technology Corridor; Matthew Hayek regarding Annual Community Development
Celebration and Awards Ceremony; Lu Barron regarding Public Leadership Summit
Meeting; Sherry Christoffer regarding Raising Funds for A.D.A. Celebration; Joshua
Schamberger regarding University Athletics/Herky on Parade Press Release; Historic
Preservation from Paula O. Brandt, Paul & Cynthia Broderick; Jessica Aimone
regarding Kirkwood Community and lC Public Bus System; Kevin Keyser regarding
MCI Closing Telemarketing Operations at Call Center; Scotty Hayward regarding
Skateboard Park; Helen Burford, Jill Gaulding regarding Gilbert-Linn Nomination to the
National Register of Historic Places; Scott Kading regarding Linn Street Block Party,
August 28.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
John Kammermeyer, 404 E. Bloomington St., appeared regarding commercial
properties located in the Northside Historic Preservation Nomination to the State. Sarah
Maiers, Senior Center Commission Member, updated Council on activities at the Center.
Glenn Siders, Southgate Companies, noted the joint meeting being held on July 21 with
representatives from surrounding communities and requested Council include Amana Clear
Creek in the discussion. The Mayor stated he has already asked the host city.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for August 3 on a
resolution to amend the comprehensive plan to change the land use designation from
General Commercial to High Density Residential (25+ dwelling units per acre) for
approximately 1.34 acres of property located on the east side of S. Gilbert Street south of
Ralston Creek. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to set a public hearing for August 3 on an
ordinance rezoning approximately 1.34 acres from Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone to
High Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-44) Zone for property located at 520-522 S.
Gilbert Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from
Atty. C. Joseph Holland. 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 August 3 on.
an ordinance rezoning approximately 2.2 acres from Planned Development Housing - High
Density Residential, OPDH-'I2, to Planned Development Housing - Medium Density
Residential, OPDH-8, for Lot 77 of Walden Wood Part 6, located at the northern terminus of
Jensen Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Atty. C.
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Joseph Holland. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Elliott, to set a public hearing for August 3 on an
ordinance vacating the northern cul-de-sac right-of-way of Jensen Street. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for August 3 on
an ordinance for a rezoning to amend the Planned Development Housing Overlay Medium
Density Multi-Family Residential (OPDH-20) preliminary OPDH plan for Oaknoll located north
of Benton Street and east of George Street. 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 August 3 on
an ordinance rezoning approximately 75.25 acres from Interim Development Single-Family
(ID-RS) Zone to Sensitive Areas Overlay/Low Density Single-Family Residential (SAO/RS-5)
Zone for property located north of Foster Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for August 3 on
an ordinance rezoning approximately 1.2 acres from Commercial Office (CO-1) Zone to
Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for property located at 1901 Broadway Street. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to
accept correspondence from Glenn Siders. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived, and
that 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, be given
second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Elliott, seconded by Bailey, that
the ordinance be voted on for second consideration at this time. 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 approving an amended Planned
Development Housing Plan (OPDH-5) plan for Village Green Part XX. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance approving an
amended Planned Development Housing Plan (OPDH-5) plan for Village Green Part XX, be
given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating 3,400 square feet of alley right-of-
way east of 2nd Avenue, south of A street. No one appeared. The Mayor noted the applicant
did not wish to pursue the matter at this time.
Moved by Wilburn, 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 at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 04-4130 CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY
3.72 ACRES FROM CC-2, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL, TO P, PUBLIC FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED SOUTH OF MALL DRIVE, 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 Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, 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 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 at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 04-4131 CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 10
ACRES FROM ID-RM/OHP, INTERIM DEVELOPMENT MULTI-FAMILY/HISTORIC
PRESERVATION OVERLAY, TO ID-RS/OHP, INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE
FAMILY/HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2460 S.
GILBERT STREET, 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 Champion, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared ordinance adopted.
Moved Wilburn, seconded by Champion, 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 second vote. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion.
Nays: Elliott, Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on resolution approving plans, specifications form of
contract and estimate of cost for installing a new lighting system on Mercer Park Baseball
Diamond #1, 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 Wilbum, to adopt RES. 04-188, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
INSTALLING A NEW LIGHTING SYSTEM ON MERCER PARK BASEBALL DIAMOND #1,
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. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll
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call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 04-189, APPROVING THE
FIRST ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT FOR ARTIST'S SERVICES FOR DESIGN AND
EXECUTION OF ARTWORK FOR THE COURT STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER
(fka NEAR SOUTHSIDE TRANSPORTATION CENTER) AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAID ADDENDUM. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 04-190, APPROVING THE
GENERAL CONCEPT FOR THE NORTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ART PROJECT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-191, AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH CHRISTIAN
RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC., IOWA CITY, IOWA AND FIXING A DATE FOR A
HEARING of August 3, 2004, ON THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS OR
NOTES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 419 OF THE IOWA CODE. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to
accept correspondence from Atty. Robert Downer. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 04-192, AUTHORIZING
THE APPLICATION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AN INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTION OF GILBERT STREET AND PRENTISS STREET AND
BOWERY STREET. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-193, AUTHORIZING
THE APPLICATION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AN INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 6 AND SCOTT BLVD. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 04-194, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS iN THE PARKING DIVISION OF THE PARKING AND TRANSIT
DEPARTMENT BY DELETING ONE MAINTENANCE WORKER II - PARKING SYSTEMS
POSITION AND CREATING ONE MAINTENANCE WORKER I - PARKING SYSTEMS
POSITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 04-195, AWARDING
CONTRACT to Streb Construction Company for $ 47,248.50 AND AUTHORIZING THE
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MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CLEAR CREEK TRAIL PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-196, AWARDING
CONTRACT to G & R Miller Construction for $121,395.00, AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE BENTON HILL PARK DEVELOPMENT. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-197, AMENDING
THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISION OF THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the
meeting. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 04-198, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 03-377 AND AMENDING THE FUNDING TERMS FOR EXTEND THE
DREAM FOUNDATION FROM IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELQPMENT BLOCK
GRANT- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Mayor Pro tem Wilbum stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the
meeting. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-199, APPROVING
FUNDING FOR OASIS FALAFEL, LLC FROM IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACT AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND SUBMIT ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT. Community and Economic Development Coordinator Nasby present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn returned to the meeting.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Library, Board of Trustees to fill an unexpired
term ending July 1,2005. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August
25, 2004.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Human Rights Commission to
fill unexpired terms ending January 1,2005. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, July 21,2004; 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 term September 1, 2004 - September 1, 2008. Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 28, 2004. [Staff will not publish additional
notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with
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postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be
incurred.]
Council Member Bailey reported on the Iowa City gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender choir
concert, and wished them luck as they head to Montreal to represent Iowa in competition and
attend a conference.
Mayor Pro rem Wilburn congratulated Steve Grismore and the Jazz Fest Committee
for a successful event despite the weather; noted the nice job improvising from Gabe Medd;
and welcomed a student project member from Iowa State University.
Council Member O'Donnell noted the tremendous fireworks on July 4.
Council Member Elliott stated he understands the Iowa City Jazz Fest is now one of the Top
10 Jazz Festivals in the entire country, noting it markets Iowa City in a positive and energetic
way; complimented City street crews for their quick response and work on repairing potholes;
requested Council schedule a pre-budget priority setting session, and consideration of fire
and police staffing; and noted a recent guest opinion in the paper regarding Coralville, and
stated he never considered Coralville to be a suburb of Iowa City, but rather a good neighbor
that is growing.
Mayor Lehman reported that he and Mayor Pro tem Wilburn will be attending the
CDBG recognition event on July 15, and also the Airport Commission meeting later in the
evening.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilbum, to adjourn meeting at 8:00 p.m. The Mayor
all Council bers p sent. _
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7,0, ~. wberL~e hPm ,'a~n, M_a~yor~~. -
Mar't"~n K. Karr, City Clerk
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Date: June 14, 2004
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, June 14, 2004, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Ellioll, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Dulek, O'Neil, Mallhews, Franklin, Severson
Tapes: 04-41, Side 2; 04-42, Both Sides; 04-43, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
JOINT MEETING - AIRPORT COMMISSION
Commission Members Hartwig, Clay, Williams, Staley (arrived 6:45), and Airport Manager
O'Neil present.
STAFF ACTION: City Manager to prepare memo on change of governance.
ICARE/MECCA PRESENTATIONS (IP2 of 6/10 Information Packet)
ICARE representative Jean Boll and MECCA representative Art Schut presented information.
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 6 ON AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
AN AMENDED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING PLAN (OPDH-5) PLAN FOR
VILLAGE GREEN PART XX.
B. MOTION SETTING 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.
C. 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)
D. REZONING APPROXIMATELY 10 ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT
MULTIFAMILYIHISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (ID-RM/OHP) ZONE TO INTERIM
DEVELOPMENT SINGLE FAMIL YIHISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (ID-RS/OHP)
ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2460 S. GILBERT STREET.
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E. 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.
F. 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)
Franklin indicated that the conditional zoning agreement had been rewrillen per Council
direction, and not all signatures secured, so the public hearing and first consideration would
have to de continued and deferred respectively. She stated the applicant had not yet requested
expedited action but it was anticipated.
G. 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. (REZ04-00008) (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
MIDAMERICAN ELECTION REQUEST (IP3 of 6/1 0 Information Packet)
City Manager Atkins noted the leller from the Board of Realtors [Consent Calendar item #
4f(11)] and stated the City has an excellent risk management program in place. City Ally. Dilkes
stated there were two questions before Council. First, whether the City will participate with
MidAmerican in the drafting of a franchise agreement/ordinance; and secondly, whether you will
put that on a special election. Majority of Council were not interested in a special election.
STAFF ACTION: City Attorney to communicate with MidAmerican and ask them if they
want a proposal, negotiated or not, on the November 2005 election. (City Attorney)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar item # 2b (3) and (4) - Scallered Site Housing Taskforce minutes) City
Clerk Karr stated the Consent Calendar should be amended to delete taskforce minutes and
move them to the information packets.
2. City Atty. Dilkes clarified that the City does not have the ability to negotiate rates with
MidAmerican, and stated the matter would be scheduled for further discussion.
3. (Agenda item # 5 - hearing and assessing civil penalty... retail cigarelle permit... Kum &
Go...) City Ally. Dilkes and City Clerk Karr responded to procedure questions.
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4. (Consent Calendar item # 2e(1) - resolution authorizing ... IDOT funding agreement ...
South Grand Avenue ...) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, PCD Director
Franklin stated the work includes South Grand Avenue where it intersects with Melrose
Avenue by the new parking facility; current parking lot will be a parking facility.
5. (Agenda item # 7 - Resolution rescinding... establishing a new policy for use of funds
derived from hotel-motel tax) In response to Council Member Bailey, the City Manager
stated this was the policy accepted by Council during budget adjustment and now needs to
be adopted to change the distribution formula.
6. (IP9 of 6/10 Information Packet - Nomination of Northside Districts to the National Register)
In response to Council Member Ellioll, the matter will be scheduled for the next work
session.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Bd. of Adjustment - no applicants; readvertise
Charter Review Commission - Nate Green
Historic Preservation Commission - no applicants; readvertise
Housing and Community Development Commission - (Wilburn abstaining) reappoint Mall Hayek
and Lori Bears; appoint Brian Richman
Library, Board of Trustees - Katherine Gloer
Police Citizens Review Board - reappoint Loren Horton; readvertise one
COUNCIL TIME
1. Majority of Council requested staff check options for relocating work session to the main
floor area, and still access internet. Staff will report back.
2. Council Members noted the library opening.
IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITIES FOR DISCUSSION
Council Member Ellioll added two items:
. Funding priorities for the next budget
. Joint meeting with Planning and Zoning on philosophies for zoning and City Codes
STAFF ACTION: Include growing list of priorities on bottom of each work session
minutes. (Karr)
COUNCIL TIME (continued)
3. (Consent Calendar item # 2f(8) - water meter license fee) In response to Council Member
O'Donnell, Asst. City Mgr. Helling stated the City does not have a charge and requested
more information.
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4. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn requested information on efforts and funding for the quarry on Sand
Road. City Manager Atkins stated the City is talking about extending the trail down along
the River and there are a number of issues involved and will prepare a memo.
5. (IP6 of 6/10 Info Packet - September Meeting Schedule) In response to Council Member
Vanderhoef majority agreed to reschedule September meeting around Iowa League of
Cities conference dates. Meeting dates of September 20 and 21 have been rescheduled to
13 and 14. A revised schedule will be prepared.
Meeting adjourned 9:05 PM.
IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITIES FOR DISCUSSION (date added to list)
Joint meeting with Airport Commission (5/3/04)
Memo regarding approach to employee compensation issues (5/3/04)
Timeline on North Side Fire Station (5/3/04)
Downtown Alley Clean-up (5/3/04)
Funding priorities for the next budget (6/14/04)
Joint meeting with Planning and Zoning on philosophies for zoning and City Codes (6/14/04)
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 - 6/15/04
Iowa City City Council regular meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Ellioll, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, andlor 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 Commillee - May 6, 2004; Public Art Advisory
Commillee - 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 FamilylHistoric 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., 121 Iowa Ave. [See
memo from County Attorney]; Outdoor Service Area for Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar,
201 S. Clinton St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402
E. Market St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Z'Mariks Noodle Café, 19 S.
Dubuque St.; Class B Beer Permit for Pizza Hut #4358, 1921 Keokuk St.; Class C
Beer Permit for EI Paso The Mexican Store, 609 Hollywood Blvd.; RES. 04-171, TO
ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Selling 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;
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
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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, Brell 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].
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 and seconded to accept correspondence from Dr. Kammermeyer.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for July 6 on an ordinance approving an
Arnended Planned Development Housing Plan (OPDH-5) plan for Village Green Part XX.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 10 acres from
Interim Development MultifamilylHistoric Preservation Overlay (ID-RM/OHP) Zone to Interim
Development Single FamilylHistoric Preservation Overlay (ID-RS/OHP) Zone for property
located at 2460 S. Gilbert Street.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance changing the zoning designation of
approximately 10 acres from ID-RM/OHP, Interim Development Multifamily
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. 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.
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Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Steve Gordon. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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 Ass!. County Attorney Andy Chappell appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-178, ASSESSING $1500 CIVIL PENALTY OR
THIRTY DAY RETAIL CIGARETTE PERMIT SUSPENSION AGAINST KUM & GO STORES
#52.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-180, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 98-164
AND ESTABLISHING A NEW POLICY FOR USE OF FUNDS DERIVED FROM HOTEL-
MOTEL TAX.
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 and seconded 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,
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to the Police Citizens Review Board to fill a four-year terms September 1, 2004 - September
1, 2008. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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 and seconded to make the following appointments to the Housing and
Community Development Commission: reappoint Mallhew 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. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn rneeting at 7:30 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
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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, Ellioll, 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, andlor 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 recornmended 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
Commillee - May 20, 2004
Recommendation: The Public Art Advisory Commillee 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 MultifamilylHistoric Preservation Overlay, to ID-RS/OHP,
Interim Development Single FamilylHistoric 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 easernent 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 Allorney]; 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.
Selling 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 Sofia nos 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; Lellers from Saul Mekies,
Carol Spaziani, James Larew, Brett Cloyd, regarding MEC Special Election; Gilbert-
Linn Historic District lellers 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 Charnpion, 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
ca rried.
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 FamilylHistoric 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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ResidentiallHistoric Preservation Overlay, to ID-RS/OHP, Interim Development Single Family
ResidentiallHistoric 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: Ellioll, 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
rnotion 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 rnotion 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. Affirrnative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council
Mernbers 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 Ellioll, 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 Mallhew 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 Ellioll 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, 710, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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