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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 14, 2004
Iowa City City Council special 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, Scott, Knoche. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 04-56, Sides 1 & 2.
The Mayor stated polls were open for the School Board election until 8:00 p.m.
The Mayor proclaimed: Fire Prevention Week - October 3-9, 2004; Constitution Week
- September 17-23, 2004, Sabrina Alberhasky, Regional Pilgrim Chapter Daughters of the
American Revolution accepting; National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month-
September 2004, Anne Helene Skinstad, Department of Community Behavioral Health
accepting; Life Insurance Awareness Month - September 2004, Nancy Kohl, State Farm
accepting.
Luanne Simpson, Traffic Safety Bureau, presented the City the Governor's Traffic
Safety Bureau Seatbelt Award for achieving a 90% safety belt usage rate. Police Cap1. Tom
Widmer 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
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. August 30, Special Council Work Session; August 31, Special Council
Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Senior
Center Commission - July 20, 2004; Public Library Board of Trustees - July 22, 2004;
Planning and Zoning Commission - August 5, 2004; Historic Preservation Commission
- August 10, 2004; Rules Committee Meeting - August 30,2004.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class B Beer Permit for Noble Ventures, LLC, dba Skybox, 124 Yz E. Washington S1.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Krore, Inc., dba Mclnnerny's, 161 Highway 1
West; Outdoor Service Area for Krore, Inc., dba Mclnnerny's, 161 Highway 1 West;
Special Class C Liquor License for Corner of the Meadow, Inc., dba Motley Cow Café,
327 E. Market S1.; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #52,25 W./
Burlington S1.; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #53,955
Mormon Trek Blvd; Class C Beer Permit for Parth Mini Mart, Inc., dba Parth Mini Mart,
2153 Act Circle; Class C Beer Permit for Hawkeye Oil Co. dba Scott Boulevard
Hawkeye Convenience Store, 2875 Commerce Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for FAP
Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's, 1310 S. Gilbert S1.; Class C Beer Permit for New
Pioneer Cooperative Society dba New Pioneer Co Op Fresh Food Market, 22 S. Van
Buren S1.;
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Motion: Approve disbursements in the amount of $14,081 ,026.42 for the period
of July 1 through July 31,2004 as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit.
Setting Public Hearing: RES. 04-248, AUTHORIZING MAILING AND
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE SOUTH SYCAMORE SANITARY TRUNK SEWER
EXTENSION PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR THE PROJECT AND
SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING for October 19.
Resolutions: RES. 04-249, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2004; RES. 04-250, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 830 LONGFELLOW PLACE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 04-
251, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE 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 832 LONGFELLOW COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
04-252, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 4 GLEASON DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 04-253, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF
LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 857,939,
963, AND 800 LONGFELLOW PLACE AND AT 859,941,965, AND 802
LONGFELLOW COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 04-254, APPROVING EXTERIOR
FACADE IMPROVEMENTS ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF OLD CAPITOL
TOWN CENTER AT CLINTON AND WASHINGTON STREETS; RES. 04-255,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2004 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removal of
NO PARKING ANY TIME sign on the east side of the 500 block of S. Dubuque Street
and reinstallation of NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign on the east side of the
500 block of S. Dubuque Street; Dog Park letters from Chris Eveleigh, M. Brian Hartz,
Fiona Johnson, Peggy Kaplan; Jay H. Honohan regarding Iowa City/Johnson County
28E Agreement; E-Newsletter City of Atlanta August 27 and 31,2004; Kevin Smith
regarding On-Street Parking Suggestion [Staff response included]; Rebecca Kessler
regarding Japanese Consulate from Kansas City Visit; William T. Talman regarding
Mercer Aquatic Center Scoreboard; Mark Wyatt regarding Iowa River Corridor Trail;
Bob Saunders regarding Operation of Construction Equipment; Drinking Issue letters
from Peter Nathan, Vicki West; Charles J. Conrad regarding MidAmerican Energy
Recognition of Two J.D.; Power Customer Satisfaction Awards; Frederick L. Dimon
regarding Parking Downtown on Football Saturdays [Staff response included]; Steve
Grismore regarding Funding request from FY 2005 Budget; Joyce Barker regarding
City Attorney Comment in Paper [Staff response included]; Jean Walker regarding
Melrose Meeting with Marlys Svendsen (2); Monica Wallace regarding University of
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Iowa JD/MHA Student with Public Health Question [Staff response included]; Terry L.
Smith regarding Clarification of Inaccuracies; Luke Pelz regarding Lecture Series.
The Mayor noted correspondence from William Talman thanking City staff for their assistance
in securing a new scoreboard for the Mercer Park Aquatic Center. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Jay Honohan, Senior Center Commission Chair, updated Council on activities at the
Center. Randy Hartwig, Airport Commission Chair, updated Council on the airport. Dan
Schweer, 1140 Spruce St., appeared regarding parking and traffic issues around Kirkwood
campus. The following individuals regarding downtown violence: Kate Karacay, 1522
Dickinson Lane; Kris Dolgos, 200 S. Summit St.; Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct.; Steve
Dillion, 935 E. College, Iowa City Anti-Violence Project; and Rian Elschlager, 200 S. Summit
St.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 20.8 acres by amending a Planned
Development Housing Overlay (PDH-8) plan for Idyllwild Condominiums, a 104 dwelling unit
development, located between Foster Road and Taft Speedway. No one appeared. Moved
by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from Dennis Mitchell. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance rezoning 20.8 acres
by amending a Planned Development Housing Overlay (PDH-8) plan for Idyllwild
Condominiums, a 104 dwelling unit development, located between Foster Road and Taft
Speedway, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 04-256, APPROVING THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF SCOTT'S FIFTH
SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. 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. 04-257, APPROVING
THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE PART TWENTY-ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 04-258, APPROVING
THE FINAL PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 77, WALDEN WOOD PART 6, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, authorizing the Mayor to sign the CLG
National Register Review form nominating the revised Gilbert-Linn Historic District for
eligibility for placement on the National Register of Historic Places. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to accept
correspondence from Jill Gaulding, Tama Baldwin and John Mann, Martha Milani, Renee
Schlueter, Loren Deetz, Wendy Schelz, Joyce Daniels, Catherine Schneider, Victoria Walton
and Wally Plahutnik, Michael Maharry, Meredith Sewell, Marc Light (3), Melissa Murphy, Joni
Kinsey, Joy Smith and David Rust. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
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A public hearing was held on the resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2004 Sanitary Sewer Repair 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 Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 04-259, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2004 SANITARY SEWER REPAIR 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 authorizing conveyance of 925 E Washington Street to
Friends of Historic Preservation. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 04-260, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF 925 E WASHINGTON STREET TO FRIENDS OF HISTORIC
PRESERVATION. 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, special
provisions, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the North Dodge
Street Project STP-1-5(69)-2C-52, 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 Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 04-261, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH DODGE STREET
PROJECT STP-1-5(69)--2C-52, 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 call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance amending the City
Code Title 10, "Public Ways", Chapter 3, "Commercial Use of Sidewalks", Section 3B-1, to
permit the unobstructed 8 foot pedestrian way required for sidewalk cafes to be in Zone 3 of
City Plaza, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 04-262, AUTHORIZING
THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS IN THE 2000 BLOCK OF A STREET AND THE
400 BLOCK OF 4TH AVENUE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by
Wilburn, to accept correspondence from Mary Coburn, Teresa McAndrews, Roland and
Phyllis Schump, James Williams. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-263, AMENDING
THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY DELETING THE POSITION OF
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CLERICAL ASSISTANT-PCD AND ADDING THE POSITION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION
ASSISTANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-264 REJECTING BIDS
RECEIVED ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 FOR THE OAKLAND CEMETERY SEWER
SEPARATION PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS, AND FIXING THE 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 04-265, AUTHORIZING
THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE MEADOW STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND DOVER STREET DETENTION
BASIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn, stated he has a conflict of interest on the next item and left the
meeting. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 04-266, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AND COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED
DOCUMENTATION FOR THE RESALE OF PROPERTY ASSISTED WITH COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) OR HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM (HOME) FUNDS THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 04-267, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SHIVE-
HATTERY, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE U.S.
HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - LAKESIDE DRIVE TO 420TH STREET.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the following vacancies would be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006 and an unexpired term plus a
five-year term ending December 31,2008; Civil Service Commission to fill an unexpired term
ending April 4, 2005; Housing and Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired
term ending September 1, 2006. [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 by Vanderhoef,
seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Valire Perkins. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Library, Board of Trustees to fill an unexpired
term ending July 1, 2009; Historic Preservation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending
March 29, 2006. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 27,2004.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy to the Airport Commission to fill
an unexpired term ending March 1,2007. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, September 29, 2004.
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Council Member Elliott stated he was going to St. Louis to watch the Cardinals win and
would report back at the next meeting.
Council Member Champion noted the conversation earlier in the evening regarding
parking and traffic problems around the Kirkwood campus, and questioned scheduling
discussion of neighborhood parking passes again. Council Member Bailey suggested getting
comments from the Neighborhood Council.
Council Member O'Donnell noted the traffic congestion around Kinnick Stadium prior
to the Iowa/Iowa State football game, noting that when both schools are in the same State
and people driving that was going to happen; and asked staff to follow up on compliments
regarding cars parking on the Riverside Drive portion near Moore Business Forms. The City
Manager stated he would report back; and noted the Mayor would be receiving a ham from
the Mayor of Ames in recognition of the Iowa victory and asked him to share it with the
Council.
Council Member Vanderhoef stated she would be attending the State League of Cities
meeting next week in Sioux City and asked Council to let her know of any topics or subjects
she could check on while there.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn congratulated and thanked the various voter registration
groups holding voter registration drives, noting another drive planned September 18 at The
Rack Restaurant at Broadway Place; and offered condolences to family and friends on the
recent death of Carolyn Cavitt.
Council Member Bailey stated the celebration of life earlier in the day for Carolyn
Cavitt; and reminded citizens of the third annual Paws in the Park event planned for
September 19.
Council Member Vanderhoef stated Friends of Hickory Hill would be hosting a plant
sale September 24,25, and 26 in the 1600 block of East Jefferson.
Mayor Lehman reminded everyone of the Human Rights Breakfast scheduled
September 23; noted the letter from Jay Honohan requested two Council people to serve on
a committee for negotiating with the Board of Supervisors relative to the Center. Council
agreed to appoint Council Member Elliott and Bailey; and acknowledged Herky for his
participation at the an event in observance of National Assisted Living Week held at Legacy
Point.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting at 8:10 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0. all cou~e~ ~
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Date: August 30, 2004
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 30, 2004, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Williams, Rocca, Franklin, Severson, O'Malley, Matthews,
Davidson.
Tapes: 04-50, Side 2; 04-53, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
CRISIS CENTER
Board Chair Jane Anderson introduced staff members in attendance: Carole Campbell Yack;
Keri Neblett; Laura Lovell; Patti Fields; and Ross Wilburn. Executive Director Wilburn delivered
a power point presentation.
ADDITION TO CONSENT CALENDAR
Council agreed to add a resolution accepting the work for the sanitary sewer, storm sewer,
water main, and paving public improvements for Whispering Meadows, Part Two, to the
agenda.
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 14 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING
20.8 ACRES BY AMENDING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (PDH-8)
PLAN FOR IDYLLWILD CONDOMINIUMS, A 104 DWELLING UNIT DEVELOPMENT,
LOCATED BETWEEN FOSTER ROAD AND TAFT SPEEDWAY. (REZ04-00020)
B. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT
77, WALDEN WOOD PART 6, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB04·00007) (Jensen Street)
C. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MACKINAW VILLAGE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB04-00021)
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August 30, 2004
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 3e(1) - ... Resolution to convey 925 E. Washington.., .and setting
public hearing for September 14..,) In response to questions, City Atty, Dilkes stated if the
City sells the house for more than the condemned amount the difference goes back to the
owner, and stated she had not researched whether for the one year the house is being
rehabbed whether it stays on the tax rolls or not.
2. (Item # 6 - ... authorizing... conservation easement for... Englert Civic Theater) In
response to Elliott, City Atty, Dilkes stated the conservation easement was required by the
State as a condition for getting grant money since the City is contract seller.
3. (Item # 9 - .., authorizing.., application to the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs,.. Iowa
City Cultural District...) In response to Bailey, Vanderhoef stated she had spoken to Josh
(Schamberger) regarding incorporating language "for qualified projects and recipients".
4TH AVE "A" STREET TRAFFIC CALMING (IP2 of 8/26 Info Packet)
Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Majority agreed to pursue installation of
speed humps, and to contact residents regarding sidewalk installation as something they might
be interested in as well.
ACTION: Proceed as outlined, schedule resolution of approval on the September 14
agenda. (Davidson)
MID AMERICAN REQUEST TO NEGOTIATE FRANCHISE
The Council unanimously agreed not to pursue negotiations on a franchise agreement prior to
the November election.
BUDGET REVIEW (IP3 of 8/26 Info Packet)
City Manager presented information (including overheads) on the budget reduction plan and
implication on the 2006 Budget.
JAZZ FEST REQUEST FOR FUNDING
In response to the request received at the formal meeting of August 3, Council majority agreed
to allocate $1,000 from the contingency fund; and allow an advance from their 2005 funding
allocation of $6,100.
ACTION: City Manager to notify Steve Grismore and work out details. (Atkins)
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HACAP REQUEST FOR GRANT (IP4 of 8/26 Info Packet)
Council Member Wilburn noted a conflict of interest and left the table. After discussion, Council
directed the City Manager to contact HACAP and work some sort of deferred payment schedule
to allow payback within a 3-5 year timeframe.
ACTION: City Manager will contact HACAP. (Atkins)
COUNCIL SCHEDULING
Council agreed to the following:
September 8 Park Tour - no one will be attending, conflicts with JCCOG meeting
October 4, 5 - Regular meetings
October 18,19 - Regular meetings
November 1, 2 - Regular meetings
November 15,16 - Regular meetings
December 6, 7 - Regular meetings
December 20, 21 - Cancelled
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member O'Donnell noted the opening of Burlington Street; the sidewalk work
completed on Hawkins Drive; and the students were back.
2. Council Member Vanderhoef noted a 1992 resolution regarding Historic Preservation District
Plan and requested the item be placed on an upcoming work session, noting no one on the
present Council were involved with the resolution and requested background information.
3. Council Member Champion noted that the problem with bicycles on downtown sidewalks
has increased and stated it is dangerous. The City Manager will follow up regarding
enforcement.
4. Council Member Elliott stated his concerns regarding further development of the missing link
tra iI p roj ect.
IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITIES FOR DISCUSSION (date added to list)
No new added.
· 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) - AGREED TO SCHEDULE 9/13 WORK
SESSION
· Joint meeting with Planning & Zoning on philosophies for zoning and City Codes (6/14/04)-
HELD JOINT MEETING 7/21
Meeting adjourned 8:20 PM.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/31/04
Iowa City City Council special meeting 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 Throwback Game Day - September 4, 2004, University of Iowa
Athletic Director Bob Bowlsby accepting; Suicide Prevention Week - September 5-11, 2004,
Executive Director Ross Wilburn accepting.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. July 21, Special Council Work Session; August 2, Special Council Formal
Official and Complete; August 2, Regular Council Work Session; August 3, Regular
Council Formal Official and Complete; August 17, Special Council Formal Official and
Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Charter
Review Commission - July 29, 2004; Human Rights Commission - June 22, 2004;
Police Citizens Review Board - July 13, 2004; Parks and Recreation Commission -
June 9, 2004; Board of Adjustment - June 9,2004; Board of Adjustment - July 14,
2004; Planning and Zoning Commission - July 1, 2004; Planning and Zoning
Commission - July 15, 2004; Public Art Advisory Committee - July 1, 2004; Housing
and Community Development Commission - June 17, 2004; Historic Preservation
Commission - July 22, 2004; Historic Preservation Commission - July 8, 2004.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for Gus' Roadhouse & BBQ, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Outdoor
Service Area for Gus' Roadhouse & BBQ, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Outdoor Service area
for Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave. Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go #422,
513 S Riverside Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St.;
Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, 312 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License
for Diamond Dave's, 201 S. Clinton St. Suite 112; Outdoor Service Area for Diamond
Dave's, 201 S. Clinton St. Suite 112; Class C Liquor License for Atlas World Grill, Inc.,
127 Iowa Ave.; Special Class C Liquor License for Cottage Bakery & Café, 14 S. Linn
St.; Class C Liquor License for Takanami, 217 Iowa Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for L &
M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington St.; Refund an unused portion of a Class C
Liquor License for Gringo's, 115 E. College Street.
Motions: Consider a motion to approve disbursements in the amount of
$19,234,903.87 for the period of June 1 through June 30, 2004 as recommended by
the Finance Director subject to audit.
Official Actions
August 31,2004
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Setting Public Hearings: RES. 04-231, INTENT TO CONVEY 925 E
WASHINGTON STREET TO FRIENDS OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR SEPTEMBER 14, 2004.
RES. 04-232, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
2004 SANITARY SEWER REPAIR PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 04-233, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE NORTH DODGE STREET PROJECT STP-1-5(69)--2C-52, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 04-234 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A SECOND
MORTGAGE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1905 GLEASON
AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-235, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A
PROMISSORY NOTE AND MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 721
ih AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-236, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING
A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1204 ASH STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-237, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT
FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 SOUTH GILBERT STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 04-238, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE 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 733 HIGHLAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 04-239, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 96-22, AND ESTABLISHING
A DISCOUNT PROGRAM FOR CITY UTILITY SERVICES INCLUDING WATER,
WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING, AND/OR STORM WATER SEWER
FOR QUALIFYING LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS. RES. 04-240, ACCEPTING WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, AND
PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WHISPERING MEADOWS, PART TWO,
AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS
AND USE.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Change
parking meter term in the 100 block of South Clinton Street from 60 minutes to 30
minutes [Correspondence included in Council packet]; JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding Change in on-street parking regulation in the 200 block of South
Linn Street; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO
PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS with arrow signs in the 200 block of Prentiss Street;
Drinking Issue letters from Mike Porter, Vicki West; Airport letters from Randy
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August 31,2004
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Hartwig(X2), Forrest Holly, Stan Ziewacz [staff response included]; Amy Martin
regarding Jazz Fest; Dan Arthur and Craig Norton regarding Iowa City/Coralville
Jaycees Thank You; Youngsung Kim regarding Traffic Concern; David A. Baculis Sr. &
Karen Baculis regarding Car Lot Concern; E-Newsletter City of Atlanta August 4, 2004;
Dennis Kowalski regarding Comments on Iowa City Living; Terry Rasmussen
regarding Traffic Study/Speed Study Request; Charlotte Walker regarding Grand
Piano for the Senior Center; Deb Twombly regarding Visitor from New Hampshire
[Staff response included]; Jim Clayton regarding Speaker at Hancher Auditorium;
Sarah Henningfield regarding Seeks Council advice on becoming a Council Member
[Staff response included]; Saul Mekies and Carol Spaziani regarding MidAmerican
Energy; Gilbert/Linn Historic District letters from Madeline Sullivan, Glen Winekauf-
Mercy Hospital, Amy & Michael Singer, Steve and Barbara van der Woude, Wally
Plahutnik & Victoria Walton, Marcy Rosenbaum, William Lake, Jeff Dill (See additional
correspondence in 8/26/04 Information Packet); Stephen J. Radosevich regarding
Dogs at Hickory Hill Park [Staff response included].
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for September 14 on an ordinance
rezoning 20.8 acres by amending a Planned Development Housing Overlay (PDH-8) plan for
Idyllwild Condominiums, a 104 dwelling unit development, located between Foster Road and
Taft Speedway. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-241, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 77, WALDEN WOOD PART 6, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-242, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF MACKINAW VILLAGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing execution of a Conservation
Easement Agreement for preservation of the Englert Civic Theater.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-243, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
CONSERVATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PRESERVATION OF THE ENGLERT
CIVIC THEATER.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 2608 Indigo Court to a Section 8 Program participant.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-244, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2608 INDIGO COURT TO A SECTION 8 PROGRAM
PARTICIPANT.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Oakland Cemetery Sewer
Separation 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. 04-245, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE OAKLAND CEMETERY SEWER SEPARATION PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE
FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing application to the Iowa
Department of Cultural Affairs for certification of the Iowa City Cultural District for at least 10
years. Josh Schamberger, Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitor Bureau, appeared.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Patricia Forsythe, Linda Maxson,
William Karf, Deb Dunkhase, John and Sandra Hudson, Willard Boyd, Della and Gaylord
"Duke" McGrath. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-246, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS FOR CERTIFICATION OF THE IOWA CITY
CULTURAL DISTRICT FOR AT LEAST 10 YEARS.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the City Code Title 10, "Public
Ways", Chapter 3, "Commercial Use of Sidewalks", Section 3B-1, to permit the unobstructed
8 foot pedestrian way required for sidewalk cafes to be in zone 3 of City Plaza, be given first
vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-247, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 04-
192 AND 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.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending March 1, 2007. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, September 29, 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; Civil Service Commission to fill an unexpired term
ending April 4, 2005; Housing and Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired
term ending September 1, 2006; Library, Board of Trustees to fill an unexpired term ending
July 1,2005. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 8,2004.
[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 7:28 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
stErnest W. Lehman, Mayor
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 31, 2004
Iowa City City Council special 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. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 04-52, Side 2.
The Mayor proclaimed Throwback Game Day - September 4, 2004, University of Iowa
Athletic Director Bob Bowlsby accepting; Suicide Prevention Week - September 5-11,2004,
Executive Director Ross Wilburn accepting.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. July 21, Special Council Work Session; August 2, Special Council Formal
Official and Complete; August 2, Regular Council Work Session; August 3, Regular
Council Formal Official and Complete; August 17, Special Council Formal Official and
Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Charter
Review Commission - July 29, 2004; Human Rights Commission - June 22, 2004;
Police Citizens Review Board - July 13, 2004; Parks and Recreation Commission -
June 9, 2004; Board of Adjustment - June 9,2004; Board of Adjustment - July 14,
2004; Planning and Zoning Commission - July 1, 2004; Planning and Zoning
Commission - July 15, 2004; Public Art Advisory Committee - July 1, 2004; Housing
and Community Development Commission - June 17, 2004; Historic Preservation
Commission - July 22, 2004; Historic Preservation Commission - July 8, 2004.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for Griffin Hospitality, Inc., dba Gus' Roadhouse & BBQ, 2208
N. Dodge St.; Outdoor Service Area for Griffin Hospitality, Inc" dba Gus' Roadhouse &
BBQ, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Outdoor Service area for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's
Place, 115 Iowa Ave. Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC dba Kum &
Go #422, 513 S Riverside Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Aajaxxx Liquor Store, Inc.,
dba Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet,
Inc., dba George's Buffet, 312 E. Market St.; Class C Liquor License for Diamond
Dave's Mexican Restaurants, Inc., dba Diamond Dave's, 201 S. Clinton St. Suite 112;
Outdoor Service Area for Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurants, Inc., dba Diamond
Dave's, 201 S. Clinton St. Suite 112; Class C Liquor License for Atlas World grill, Inc.,
dba Atlas World Grill, Inc., 127 Iowa Ave.; Special Class C Liquor License for Cottage
of Iowa City, Inc., dba Cottage Bakery & Café, 14 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License
for Takanami, LLC, dba Takanami, 217 Iowa Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for L & M
Mighty Shop, Inc., dba L & M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington St.; Refund an
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unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for CMB, Inc., dba Gringo's, 115 E.
College Street.
Motions: Consider a motion to approve disbursements in the amount of
$19,234,903.87 for the period of June 1 through June 30, 2004 as recommended by
the Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 04-231, INTENT TO CONVEY 925 E
WASHINGTON STREET TO FRIENDS OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR SEPTEMBER 14, 2004.
RES. 04-232, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for September 14 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2004 SANITARY SEWER REPAIR PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION. RES. 04-233, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for September 14 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH DODGE
STREET PROJECT STP-1-5(69)--2C-52, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE
SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 04-234 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A SECOND
MORTGAGE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1905 GLEASON
AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-235, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A
PROMISSORY NOTE AND MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 721
ih AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-236, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING
A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1204 ASH STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-237, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT
FOR THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 SOUTH GILBERT STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 04-238, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE 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 733 HIGHLAND AVENUE,IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 04-239, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 96-22, AND ESTABLISHING
A DISCOUNT PROGRAM FOR CITY UTILITY SERVICES INCLUDING WATER,
WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING, AND/OR STORM WATER SEWER
FOR QUALIFYING LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS. RES. 04-240, ACCEPTING WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, AND
PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WHISPERING MEADOWS, PART TWO,
AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS
AND USE.
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Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Change
parking meter term in the 100 block of South Clinton Street from 60 minutes to 30
minutes [Correspondence included in Council packet]; JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding Change in on-street parking regulation in the 200 block of South
Linn Street; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO
PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS with arrow signs in the 200 block of Prentiss Street;
Drinking Issue letters from Mike Porter, Vicki West; Airport letters from Randy
Hartwig(X2), Forrest Holly, Stan Ziewacz [staff response included]; Amy Martin
regarding Jazz Fest; Dan Arthur and Craig Norton regarding Iowa City/Coralville
Jaycees Thank You; Youngsung Kim regarding Traffic Concern; David A. Baculis Sr. &
Karen Baculis regarding Car Lot Concern; E-Newsletter City of Atlanta August 4, 2004;
Dennis Kowalski regarding Comments on Iowa City Living; Terry Rasmussen
regarding Traffic Study/Speed Study Request; Charlotte Walker regarding Grand
Piano for the Senior Center; Deb Twombly regarding Visitor from New Hampshire
[Staff response included]; Jim Clayton regarding Speaker at Hancher Auditorium;
Sarah Henningfield regarding Seeks Council advice on becoming a Council Member
[Staff response included]; Saul Mekies and Carol Spaziani regarding MidAmerican
Energy; Gilbert/Linn Historic District letters from Madeline Sullivan, Glen Winekauf-
Mercy Hospital, Amy & Michael Singer, Steve and Barbara van der Woude, Wally
Plahutnik & Victoria Walton, Marcy Rosenbaum, William Lake, Jeff Dill (See additional
correspondence in 8/26/04 Information Packet); Stephen J. Radosevich regarding
Dogs at Hickory Hill Park [Staff response included].
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for September 14
on an ordinance rezoning 20.8 acres by amending a Planned Development Housing Overlay
(PDH-8) plan for Idyllwild Condominiums, a 104 dwelling unit development, located between
Foster Road and Taft Speedway. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 04-241, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 77, WALDEN WOOD PART 6
(Jensen Street), IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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. 04-242, APPROVING
THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MACKINAW VILLAGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing execution of a Conservation
Easement Agreement for preservation of the Englert Civic Theater. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 04-243, AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PRESERVATION OF
THE ENGLERT CIVIC THEATER. 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 authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 2608 Indigo Court to a Section 8 Program participant. No one appeared.
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Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 04-244, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2608 INDIGO COURT TO A
SECTION 8 PROGRAM PARTICIPANT. 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 Oakland Cemetery Sewer
Separation 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 Champion, to adopt RES. 04-245, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE OAKLAND CEMETERY SEWER SEPARATION 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 authorizing application to the Iowa
Department of Cultural Affairs for certification of the Iowa City Cultural District for at least 10
years. Josh Schamberger, Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitor Bureau, appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from: Patricia
Forsythe, Linda Maxson, William Korf, Deb Dunkhase, John and Sandra Hudson, Willard
Boyd, Della and Gaylord "Duke" McGrath. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-246, AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS FOR
CERTIFICATION OF THE IOWA CITY CULTURAL DISTRICT FOR AT LEAST 10 YEARS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending the City
Code Title 10, "Public Ways", Chapter 3, "Commercial Use of Sidewalks", Section 3B-1, to
permit the unobstructed 8 foot pedestrian way required for sidewalk cafes to be in zone 3 of
City Plaza, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 04-247, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 04-192 AND 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.
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 Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending March 1,2007. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, September 29, 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; Civil Service Commission to fill an unexpired term
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ending April 4, 2005; Housing and Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired
term ending September 1, 2006; Library, Board of Trustees to fill an unexpired term ending
July 1, 2005. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 8,2004.
[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 shared information from his friend Ken Donnelly on articles
from the Press Citizen in 1954, 50 years ago, regarding a meeting with bartenders to
consider a 21 and over law and a meeting with utility people to consider an extension of the
franchise agreement; and noted a journalism class in the audience.
Council Member Vanderhoef acknowledged the neighborhood-to-neighborhood
program jointly coordinated by the University and the neighborhoods and stated she was
anxious to hear reports on how it turned out; acknowledged staff efforts in bringing the budget
back into compliance after state reductions.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn reported on the United Way kickoff the their fund raising
campaign and wished everyone good luck on their efforts.
Council Member Bailey reminded everyone that Friday, September 3 was the deadline
for voter registration for the School Board election on September 14.
Mayor Lehman announced the 21st Annual Human Rights Awards Breakfast was
scheduled for September 23, and the nomination deadline is September 7; Music on
Broadway will be held on September 26, behind Pepperwood Mall, sponsored by the Human
Rights Commission, Human Rights Education Committee, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson
County, South Gate DevelopmentiPepperwood Mall, and The Rack; and thanked Clarence
Haverkamp for his donation of appropriate attire for the "Throwback Game Day"
proclamation; in response to Mayor Lehman's suggestion to schedule a special meeting for
discussion of alcohol issues the Council agreed to meet 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday,
September 28 with presentations from staff first, then hear public comments the first hour and
the final hour would be reserved for Council discussion; agreed to schedule discussion of
budget priorities will be schedule for the work session of September 13; noted the beginning
of University football season; and reminded citizens to remember the meaning behind the
upcoming Labor Day holiday.
City Manager Atkins clarified discussion the previous evening regarding installation of
speed humps on 4th Avenue and "A" Street, and to pursue with residents sidewalk installation
as something they might be interested in but sidewalks was not tied to the installation of the
speed humps. Council concurred.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, to adjourn meeting at 7:28 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk