HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-10-05 Council minutes
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 5, 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, Karr,
Matthews, Franklin, Scott. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 04-57, Side 2.
The Mayor proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 2004, Kristi
Doser and Julia Wangberg accepting; National Breast Cancer Awareness Month - October
2004, and National Mammography Day - October 15, 2004, Donna Warner accepting;
Culture's Alive Month - October 2004; Iowa City Rocking the Vote Day - October 10, Trent
Donohue accepting; Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery Day- October 31, 2004,
Captain Larry Kahler accepting; Day of Celebration at the Robert A. Lee Community
Recreation Center - October 9,2004.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship awards to Roosevelt
Elementary students: Riko Ohashi, Erin Richmond, Okechukwa Ukah.
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 and to consider for separate motion (Item 4g(4)) correspondence for
installation of no parking any time on north side of Sweet Briar Avenue, Radcliffe
Avenue and Stanford Avenue:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. September 13, Special Council Work Session; September 14, Special
Council Formal Official and Complete; September 28, 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). Planning
and Zoning Commission - August 24, 2004; Planning and Zoning Commission -
September 2, 2004; Public Library Board of Trustees - August 26, 2004; Charter
Review Commission - August 11, 2004; Charter Review Commission - August 26,
2004; Charter Review Commission - September 8, 2004; Historic Preservation
Commission - September 2, 2004; Historic Preservation Commission - September 9,
2004.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Special Class C Liquor License for David Zaghloul dba Cafe Z, 1705 S. First
Ave. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Hilltop Tavern, Ltd., dba Hilltop Lounge,
1100 N Dodge St.; Class C Liquor License for Givanni's of Iowa City, Inc., dba
Givanni's, 109 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc.,
dba Bonehead's, 212 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Micky's of Iowa City,
Inc., dba Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for I.C.B.B.,
Ltd., dba Brown Bottle, 115 E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Los
Portales Mexican Restaurant, Inc., dba Los Portales, 1402 S. Gilbert St.; Class C
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Liquor License for Diamond Daves Taco Company Leasing Corp. dba Diamond Daves
Taco Co., 1604 Sycamore #330; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum &
Go #51,323 E. Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit for On The Go Convenience
Stores, Inc., dba On The Go Convenience Stores, Inc., 2315 Muscatine Ave.
Class C Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop Corp. dba Dan's Short Stop Corp., 2221
Rochester Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Nordstrom Oil Co., dba Sunset HandiMart,
1410 Willow Creek Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Gas#1, 260
Stevens Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba North Dodge Express,
2790 N. Dodge St.; Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart Corp., dba Deli Mart #5, 206 E.
Benton St.; RES. 04-268, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc.,
dba Bonehead's, 212 S. Clinton St.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $8,914,579.12 for the period
of August 1 through August 31,2004 as recommended by the Finance Director subject
to audit.
Setting Public Hearing: RES. 04-269, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
PROPOSED FIRST AMENDED NEAR SOUTHSIDE RESIDENTIAL URBAN
REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR OCTOBER 19, 2004 AND DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING; RES. 04-270, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAMP CARDINAL ROAD
SITE PREPARATION PROJECT, 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. 04-271, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE BROOKLAND
PARK SEWER SEPARATION PROJECT. RES. 04-272, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, TRAIL, CERTAIN
SIDEWALK, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR RIDGE-
PART-NINETEEN B, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 04-273, APPROVING AMENDED BYLAWS OF
THE IOWA CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION; RES. 04-274,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR
INSTALLATION OF A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE ACROSS WILLOW CREEK TO
CONNECT THE WILLOW CREEK TRAIL TO THE TRAIL BEING CONSTRUCTED
ON LOT 77 OF WALDEN WOOD PART 6, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST DOCUMENTATION OF THE SAME; RES.
04-275, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 435 GRANT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 04-276,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1602 NORTH DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner - Installation of a parking
meter, CL427S with a meter term of 2 hours; $.40/hour, on the west side of South
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Clinton Street in front of the Johnson County Courthouse; JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner - Installation of one STOP HERE ON RED with ARROW sign on the south
side of eastbound Church Street at the intersection with Dubuque Street; JCCOG
Traffic Engineering Planner - Installation of two trail STOP signs at the intersection of
Highway 6 Trail and the new entrance to Pepperwood Plaza on Highway 6; JCCOG
Traffic Engineering Planner - Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the
north side of the Sweet Briar Avenue, Radcliffe Avenue and Stanford Avenue, Gary
Hammond [staff response included]; Vernon P. Squires - Termination of Ron O'Neil;
Linn and Burlington Streets - Hetty Hall, Justin Putney; Tara Wood - Take Back the
Night Invitation; Oscar C. Beasley - Article on Eastern Iowa in Los Angeles Times
Travel Section; Barry M. Barash - Jet Air, Inc.-Iowa City Municipal Airport Fixed Base
Operator's Agreement [Notice of Lease Renewal]; Underage Drinking - Sam Cochran,
James Dreier, Peter E. Nathan, Brett Sawyer, University of Iowa Student Government,
Vicki West, Leah Cohen, Elizabeth Grace, Gary Hammen, Kourtney Heagel, Andy
Hunsberger, Nicole White, Curtis Wee, Jodie Theobald, Ryan Anderson, Brett
Roberts, Michael Crane, Carl Hampton, Ryan Meyer; Joan Hart - Jefferson St. Historic
District; Dave Ratliff - Data from Old Mans Creek and Clear Creek Watersheds; E-
Newsletter City of Atlanta September 29, 2004; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner -
Installation of one NO U-TURN sign on Melrose Avenue west of the Highway 218
Interchange.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef to accept correspondence from
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner for installation of no parking any time signs on the north
side of the Sweet Briar Avenue, Radcliffe Avenue and Stanford Avenue. PCD Director
Franklin present for discussion. Gary Hammond, 3005 Sweet Briar appeared. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Elliott, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer
until the October 19 meeting. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 04-277, APPROVING
THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE PART 20A. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 04-278, APPROVING THE
FINAL PLAT OF MACKINAW VILLAGE PART 1, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-279, APPROVING
THE FINAL PLAT OF MACKINAW VILLAGE PART 2, 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, to allow the Mayor to sign the CLG National
Register Review form recommending the Melrose Historic District for eligibility for placement
on the National Register of Historic Places. The following individuals appeared: Andrew
Ives, University of Iowa Business Manager; Jean Walker, Melrose Avenue Neighborhood
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Association. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from
Mr. Ives and Ms. Walker. The Mayor declared the motion to accept correspondence carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The Mayor declared the motion to sign the application carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, that ORD. 04-4144, 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 passed and
adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-280, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2004 SANITARY SEWER REPAIR
PROJECT to Municipal Pipe Tool Company for $53,705.00. 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. 04-281, APPROVING JOSEPH
PRESCHER AS THE ARTIST FOR THE BENTON HILL PARK ENTRY WAY AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOSEPH PRESCHER. 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 adopt RES. 04-282, TO AMEND THE
IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART PROGRAM PROCEDURES BY CHANGING PROCEDURES FOR
THE NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year term
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010; Board of Appeals (for a Building Design Professional) to
fill a five-year term January 1,2005 - December 31,2009; Human Rights Commission to fill
three (3) vacancies for four year terms January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008; Parks and
Recreation Commission for two (2) vacancies for four-year terms January 1, 2005 - January
1, 2009; Public Art Advisory Committee for two (2) vacancies (one Art or Design
Professional) to fill three-year terms ending January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008; Senior Center
Commission for two (2) vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2005 - December 31,
2007.
The Mayor noted that the vacancy on the Airport Commission to fill an unexpired term
ending March 1,2007, will be readvertised.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: 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; Historic Preservation Commission
to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 2006; Housing and Community Development
Commission to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2006; Library, Board of Trustees
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to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 2009. [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.] Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 27,2004.
Council Member Elliott noted that the work session on alcohol issues was not televised
and asked that work session with a large amount of public interest should be televised; and
not the recent St. Louis Cardinals victory.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn thanked the Human Rights Commission and local businesses
who for helped sponsor the Music On Broadway event.
Mayor Lehman reminded citizens of the upcoming "Building Blocks for Employment"
event being sponsored by the Human Rights Commission, Johnson County Neighborhood
Center, Goodwill and the Broadway Vitalization Team on October 7.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn meeting at 7:45 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Co cil Members present.
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, September 13, 2004, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Rocca, Fosse, Franklin
Tapes: 04-54, Both Sides; 04-55, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR STUDENT DOOR HANGER MATERIALS
A sample packet was passed around for reference.
RED CROSS
No presentation due to illness, and will be rescheduled at a later time.
REVISION TO AGENDA ITEM # 14
The City Clerk reported that the current agenda item would be amended to consider a resolution
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."
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. 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-o0020)
B. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL
PLAT OF SCOTT'S FIFTH SUBDIVISION. (SUB04-00022)
C. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE PART
TWENTY ONE. (SUB04-o0024)
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D. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 77 OF
WALDEN WOOD PART 6. (SUB04-00026)
COUNCIL TIME
1. In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, PCD Director stated that Planner McCafferty
had resigned and that her position included a half time component staffing Historic
Preservation at Council discretion.
(more Council Time items later on the agenda)
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT UPDATES
Public Works Director Fosse presented a power point presentation updating Council on Public
Works projects.
AGENDA ITEMS
1, (Consent Calendar # 4f(2), (3), (5) - resolutions authorizing... agreement.... for property
.... Longfellow Place; and Agenda # 16 - resolution authoring the City Manager... resale of
property assisted with CDBG or HOME Investment Partnership Program ...) In response to
Council Members Vanderhoef and Elliott, the City Atty. clarified that provisions include any
sale of the property be made to income eligible families. In response to Council Member
Elliott, the City Atty. stated that agenda item #16 simply authorized the City Manager to sign
the resale agreement.
2. (Agenda # 7 - motion authorizing the Mayor to sign.... National Historic District form..,
Gilbert-Linn Historic District ....) In response to Council Member O'Donnell, PCD Director
stated that the application had been revised to delete all of the commercial properties; and
that the requirement for 50% plus one had not been met to kill the proposal.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment (1) - readvertise, no applicants
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment (1) - readvertise, no applicants
Civil Service Commission (1) - readvertise, no applicants
Housing and Community Development Commission (1) - readvertise
Library Board of Trustees (1) - readvertise
BUDGET PRIORITIES
The City Manager outlined the budget preparation process utilizing the current program of
service and staffing levels.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Atkins)
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COUNCIL TIME (continued)
2, (IP3 of 9/9 Info Packet - Memo from City Manager regarding 1992 Historic Preservation
Plan/Legislation) In response to Council Member Vanderhoefs request to schedule a work
session on the Historic Preservation Plan, a majority of Council requested a memo from the
City Manager or appropriate staff outlining what the City can and can't do with historic
preservation properties in regards to state and federal regulations.
3. Council Member Elliott confirmed that the road and parking lot to the proposed Dog Park
would be a gravel path and done very informally. Majority agreed.
4. Council Member Elliott stated he did not feel that the previously approved artistic sign was
necessary for the Benton Hill Park.
5. (Consent Calendar # 4g(9) - operation of construction equipment) Council Member Elliott
noted the letter from Bob Saunders regarding hours of operation, and questioned whether
Council felt the established hours were appropriate. Majority of Council were not interested
in changing the hours.
6. Council Member Elliott noted the traffic problems on North Dodge Street and questioned a
temporary light and/or police staffing. Majority were not interested in pursuing.
7. City Clerk Karr announced that she would be taking reservation for any Council interested in
attending the Human Rights Breakfast on September 23.
8. Council Member Bailey noted that every time she had been to the Public Library recently the
self check out was not operating. The City Manager will follow up.
IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITIES FOR DISCUSSION
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 8:40 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/14/04
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: 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 Capt. Tom
Widmer 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. 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 Skybox, 124 % E. Washington St. Renewal: Class C Liquor
License for Mclnnerny's, 161 Highway 1 West; Outdoor Service Area for Mclnnerny's,
161 Highway 1 West; Special Class C Liquor License for Motley Cow Café, 327 E.
Market St.; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go #52,25 W./ Burlington St.; Class C
Beer Permit for Kum & Go #53,955 Mormon Trek Blvd; Class C Beer Permit Parth
Mini Mart, 2153 Act Circle; Class C Beer Permit for Scott Boulevard Hawkeye
Convenience Store, 2875 Commerce Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for Gasby's, 1310 S.
Gilbert St.; Class C Beer Permit for New Pioneer Co Op Fresh Food Market, 22 S. Van
Buren St.;
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
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EXTENSION PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR THE PROJECT AND
SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING.
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
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 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 S1., appeared regarding parking and traffic issues around Kirkwood
campus. The following individuals regarding downtown violence: Kate Karacay, 1522
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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. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Dennis Mitchell. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
Moved and seconded 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. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-256, APPROVING THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF SCOTT'S FIFTH
SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-257, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF WINDSOR RIDGE PART TWENTY-ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-258, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF A
RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 77, WALDEN WOOD PART 6, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to authorize 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved
and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
A public hearing was held authorizing conveyance of 925 E Washington Street to
Friends of Historic Preservation.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-260, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 925
E WASHINGTON STREET TO FRIENDS OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
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.
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Moved and seconded 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.
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
second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Mary Coburn, Teresa
McAndrews, Roland and Phyllis Schump, James Williams. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded 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 CLERICAL ASSISTANT-PCD
AND ADDING THE POSITION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn, stated he has a conflict of interest on the next item and left the
meeting. Moved and seconded 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. Mayor Pro tem
Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved and seconded 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.
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
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agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.] Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Valire Perkins. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 8: 1 0 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.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Æ
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/28/04
Iowa City City Council special meeting 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to delete from the
Consent Calendar 2b(1) a resolution setting a public hearing for October 5 on plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimate for the Affordable Dream Home Opportunities
Program Universal Design Duplex project:
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission - July 17, 2004; Public Art Advisory Committee - July 29,2004; Parks and
Recreation Commission - August 11, 2004; Historic Preservation Commission - August
26,2004; Police Citizens Review Board - August 10, 2004; Senior Center Commission
-August 17, 2004.
Correspondence: Underage Drinking - Carolyn Cavitt and Jim Clayton, Saul
Lubaroff, Dave Siebert, Leanne Seedorff, Lisa James, Tanya Villhauer, Bob Welsh;
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner - Installation of four NO PARKING ANY TIME
signs with arrows at the intersection of Ridge Street and Brookwood Drive; JCCOG
Traffic Engineering Planner - Removal of two ONE WAY signs and one DO NOT
BLOCK INTERSECTION sign. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner - Installation of
four NO PARKING 2 AM TO 6 AM TOW-AWAY ZONE signs on the west side of the
10 block of N. Van Buren Street; David Wellendorf - Table to Table Invitation; Jean
Walker - Melrose Neighborhood; John Neff - New York Times Article: What your
College President Didn't Tell You; Garry Klein - 4th and A Traffic Calming Resolution;
E-Newsletter City of Atlanta - September 14 & 21 2004; Dave Redlawsk - FAIR!
Meeting on Progressive Planning [staff response included]; Vicky DiBona - Mormon
Trek Extension; Vivian Eaton Buchan - Iowa City's Official Historian; Lu Barron - Public
Leadership Meeting Agenda; Starbucks Parking in CBD District received letters from
Tara Cronbaugh, [staff response included], Marc Light; Helen Burford - College Hill
Conservation District.
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 at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 04-
4143, 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 voted
on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and
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seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Dennis Mitchell. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to the special work session meeting at 6:35 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
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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 Capt. 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 Y2 E. Washington St.
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 St.; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #52,25 W./
Burlington St.; 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 St.; Class C Beer Permit for New
Pioneer Cooperative Society dba New Pioneer Co Op Fresh Food Market, 22 S. Van
Buren St.;
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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 1. 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 lowa/lowa 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 Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
September 2S, 2004
Iowa City City Council special meeting 6:30 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,
Matthews. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 04-57, Side 1.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended and to delete from the Consent Calendar 2b(1) a resolution setting a public hearing
for October 5 on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate for the Affordable Dream
Home Opportunities Program Universal Design Duplex project:
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Airport
Commission - July 17, 2004; Public Art Advisory Committee - July 29, 2004; Parks and
Recreation Commission - August 11, 2004; Historic Preservation Commission - August
26,2004; Police Citizens Review Board - August 10, 2004; Senior Center Commission
-August 17, 2004.
Correspondence: Underage Drinking - Carolyn Cavitt and Jim Clayton, Saul
Lubaroff, Dave Siebert, Leanne Seedorff, Lisa James, Tanya Villhauer, Bob Welsh;
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner - Installation of four NO PARKING ANY TIME
signs with arrows at the intersection of Ridge Street and Brookwood Drive; JCCOG
Traffic Engineering Planner - Removal of two ONE WAY signs and one DO NOT
BLOCK INTERSECTION sign. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner - Installation of
four NO PARKING 2 AM TO 6 AM TOW-AWAY ZONE signs on the west side of the
10 block of N. Van Buren Street; David Wellendorf - Table to Table Invitation; Jean
Walker - Melrose Neighborhood; John Neff - New York Times Article: What your
College President Didn't Tell You; Garry Klein - 4th and A Traffic Calming Resolution;
E-Newsletter City of Atlanta - September 14 & 21 2004; Dave Redlawsk - FAIR!
Meeting on Progressive Planning [staff response included]; Vicky DiBona - Mormon
Trek Extension; Vivian Eaton Buchan - Iowa City's Official Historian; Lu Barron - Public
Leadership Meeting Agenda; Starbucks Parking in CBD District received letters from
Tara Cronbaugh, [staff response included], Marc Light; Helen Burford - College Hill
Conservation District.
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 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. 04-4143, REZONING 20.S ACRES BY AMENDING A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (PDH-S) PLAN FOR IDYLLWILD CONDOMINIUMS, A
104 DWELLING UNIT DEVELOPMENT, LOCATED BETWEEN FOSTER ROAD AND TAFT
SPEEDWAY, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
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7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, 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 ordinance. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept
correspondence from Dennis Mitchell. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn to the special work session meeting at
6:35 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk