HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-11-16 Council minutes
G[
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
NOVEMBER 16, 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 (arrived 7:08), Wilburn (arrived 7:35). Absent: None. Staff members present:
Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Nasby, Knoche, McCafferty. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 04-66, Sides 1 & 2; Tape 04-67, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed Family Week - November 21-27, 2004, Brian Johns,
representative of Church of Latter Day Saints accepting; Hunger & Homelessness
Awareness Week - November 14-20, 2004, Ruth Beyerhelm, Local Homelessness
Coordinating Board accepting; National Hospice Month - November 2004, Ann Sullivan,
Hospice Volunteer accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Mark Twain
Elementary students: Evan Risk, Abel Martinez, Tristan Spears, and Shimek Elementary
students: Kennedy Bodnarek, Noah Rocklin, Nicolette Zalesky.
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 item 4g(1) memo from Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding no parking signs on Brookland Park Drive:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: November 1, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; November 1,
Regular Council Work Session; November 2, Regular 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):
Telecommunications Commission - September 27,2004; Public Library Board of
Trustees - September 23, 2004; Civil Service Commission - October 28, 2004; Charter
Review Commission - October 26,2004; Charter Review Commission - October 27,
2004; Charter Review Commission - November 1, 2004; Public Art Advisory
Committee - October 7,2004; Planning and Zoning Commission - October 21,2004;
Planning and Zoning Commission - October 7,2004.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for Suzster, Inc., dba Club Car, 122 Wright St.; Class B
Wine Permit for Fuller Properties, LC, dba T&M Mini Mart, 2601 Hwy 6 East; Class B
Beer Permit for Rack, LLC, dba Rack BBQ, 1911 Broadway St.; Renewal: Class C
Liquor License for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 201 S.
Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild Wings Grill &
Bar, 201 S. Clinton St.; Special Class C Liquor License for India Cafe Corp., dba India
Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.; Class C Beer Permit for Fuller Properties, LC, dba T&M
Mini Mart, 2601 Hwy 6 East.
Complete Description
November 16, 2004
Page 2
Motion: To approve disbursements in the amount of $7,628,088.70 for the
period of September 1 through September 30, 2004 as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Setting a Public Hearing: Set a public hearing for December 7,2004 regarding
Iowa City's Proposed 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. City Steps). RES. 04-309,
INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 718 HIGHLAND
AVENUE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR DECEMBER 7, 2004. RES. 04-310, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1508 DOVER STREET TO A PUBLIC HOUSING
PROGRAM TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 7,2004.
RES. 04-311, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2614
INDIGO COURT TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 7, 2004.
Resolutions. RES. 04-312, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
FOR WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES - PART 5, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 04-313,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
DOCUMENTATION FOR THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF A STORM WATER
DETENTION BASIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 22, APPLE
RIDGE SUBDIVISION TO IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-314, AMENDING THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR DRUGS AND ALCOHOL BY AMENDING APPENDIX
C AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE NON-SUBSTANTIVE
CHANGES IN THE FUTURE. RES. 04-315, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE
SIGNAGE FOR "KCRG 9 NEWS" AND "THE GAZETTE" ON OLD CAPITOL TOWN
CENTER AT 201 S. CLINTON STREET.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Change NO
PARKING 8 AM to 6 PM MON-FRI to NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the south
side of Brookland Park Drive; E-Newsletter City of Atlanta - November 2, 2004; Jim
Ebert regarding Mountain Lion; Tristan Dobrian regarding Student Project on Voting
Permits [Staff response included]; Shawn Froberg regarding Journalism Assignment
[Staff response included]; Linda Flowers regarding Beautification Mormon Trek Blvd
Plantings [Staff response included]; Andreski Family regarding Control Signal at
Benton and Mormon Trek [Staff response included]; Rebecca Neades regarding
Invitation to Legislative Leadership Forum; David Caplan, Brand Newland, Ryan
Parnell; regarding Brookland Park Drive Parking Change; Patient Education Institute
Open House December 2, 2004; Chesca Colloredo-Mansfeld regarding School
Crosswalks; Rob Baller (2) regarding ICT Buses and Noise Pollution [Staff response
included]; Eve Casserly regarding AARP Chapter 1816 Holiday Party.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt 4g(1) memo from Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding no parking signs on Brookland Park Drive. The following
individuals appeared: Paul Leonard, 506 Brookland Park Dr.; Joe Manriquez, 404 Melrose
Ct.; Paul Diehl, 513 Brookland Park Dr.; Jean Walker, 335 Lucon; and Eric Parker, 404
Complete Description
November 16, 2004
Page 3
Melrose Ct. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, to defer to December 7,
correspondence from JCCOG Transportation Planner regarding changing NO PARKING 8
AM to 6 PM MON-FRI to NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the south side of Brookland Park
Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
Jean Walker, 335 Lucon, appeared regarding working with the DNR on the mountain
lion sighting in University Heights and providing more information to the public about
mountain lions.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for December 7 on an
ordinance to change the zoning designation from Medium Density Single Family Residential
(RS-8) and Neighborhood Conservation Residential (RNC-12), to Medium Density Single
Family Residential/Historic Preservation Overlay (RS-8/0HP) and Neighborhood
Conservation Residential/Historic Preservation Overlay (RNC-12/0HP) to designate the
Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from Don and Dorothy Fowles, Howard Carroll, John Kammermeyer, Pat
Fisher. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from
Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) and Neighborhood Conservation
Residential (RNC-12) to Medium Density Single-Family Residential/Historic Preservation
Overlay (RS-8/0HP) and Neighborhood Conservation Residential/Historic Preservation
Overlay (RNC-12/0HP) to designate the Ronalds Street Extension of the Brown Street
Historic District. The following individuals appeared: Michael Maharry, 903 E. College St.,
Historic Preservation Chair; Jim Ponto, 618 Brown St.; and Helen Burford, 604 Ronalds St.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Kerry
McGrath, Helen Burford, Dave Tingwald, Lisa Collier and Ed Romano, Wendy Scholz, D.M.
O'Brien, John Basserman, Martha Milani, Doris Houser, Renee Schlueter, Loren Deetz, Dave
Tingwald. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance changing the zoning
designation from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) and Neighborhood
Conservation Residential (RNC-12) to Medium Density Single-Family Residential/Historic
Preservation Overlay (RS-8/0HP) and Neighborhood Conservation Residential/Historic
Preservation Overlay (RNC-12/0HP) to designate the Ronalds Street Extension of the Brown
Street Historic District, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-316, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS, PART 1, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
The Mayor and Council wished PCD Director Franklin a Happy Birthday.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 04-317, SETTING DATES
OF A CONSULTATION (December 8,2004) AND PUBLIC HEARING (January 4,2005) ON
PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THE NORTHGATE CORPORATE PARK URBAN
Complete Description
November 16, 2004
Page 4
RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF 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 that ordinance amending Title 5,
"Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2, "Vehicles for Hire," Section 5-2-8 "Vehicle
for Hire Requirements," of the City Code by deleting (b) "Distinctive Color Scheme Required"
and replacing it with a new (b) "Distinctive Color Scheme required" to clarify language, be
given second vote. The following individuals appeared: Thomas Hatch, IC Cab, 23 Amber
Lane; Mick Green, Airport Shuttle Service, 4620 Fairways Ct. (Marion); Paul Heyn, Old
Capitol Cab, 143 Clapp St. After discussion original motion withdrawn. Council requested
staff report back on the request for consideration of "grandfathering" color schemes. Moved
by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered
and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to
be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD. 04-4145, AMENDING TITLE 5, "BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS,"
CHAPTER 2, "VEHICLES FOR HIRE," SECTION 5-2-8 "VEHICLE FOR HIRE
REQUIREMENTS," OF THE CITY CODE BY DELETING (B) "DISTINCTIVE COLOR
SCHEME REQUIRED" AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW (B) "DISTINCTIVE COLOR
SCHEME REQUIRED" TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE, be voted on for final passage at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Elliott, that ORD. 04-4146, AMENDING
CHAPTERS 5 AND 6 OF CITY CODE TITLE 14 TO PROVIDE UPDATED REFERENCES
TO SECTIONS IN THE UNIFORM CODE THAT THE CITY RECENTLY ADOPTED AS ITS
BUILDING CODE, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, to defer to December 7 resolution approving
the 2004-2005 Deer Management Plan for Iowa City. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn left the room due to a conflict of interest. Moved by Bailey,
seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt resolution supporting the development of Affordable
Housing in Iowa City by Whispering Garden IHA Limited Partnership. Bob Burns,
applicant/developer, 319 East Washington St., appeared. The Mayor declared the resolution
defeated, 1/5, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Bailey. Nays: Champion,
Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Wilburn abstaining.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn returned to the room.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 04-318, AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT UNDER 49
U.S.C. 5307 AND/OR 5309, TO BE USED FOR FY05 TRANSIT OPERATING AND/OR
CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer indefinitely resolution authorizing
the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a dedication of school site and cost sharing
Complete Description
November 16, 2004
Page 5
agreement between Clear Creek, LLC; Southgate Development Company, Int.; the City of
Iowa City; and the City of Coralville. The Mayor declared the motion carried uinanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 04-319, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CHAPTER 2$-E
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AND CLEAR CREEK, LLC REG\A.RDING
CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS INVOLVING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CAMP C4-RDINAL ROAD
FROM AN AREA SOUTH OF CLEAR CREEK IN CORALVILLE SOUTHERLY' TO MELROSE
AVENUE IN IOWA CITY. 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. 04-320,
RECOMMENDING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT BY THE CITY OF CORP>.LVILLE, FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAMP CARDINAL ROAD SITE PREPARATION PROJECT AlK/A
CAMP CARDINAL ROAD PRELIMINARY CLEARING PROJECT to Connolly Construction
Inc. for $194,980.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Mambers present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 04-321, Mt1ENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 04-222, AND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR TI-JE ISSUANCE
OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF A SENIOR
HOUSING FACILITIES REVENUE BOND OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF LENDING THE PROCEEDS THEREOF TO THE BORROWeR; THE
EXECUTION AN DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITy!, THE
BORROWER AND THE SERVICER PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT <DF THE LOAN
OF THE PROCEEDS OF SAID BONDS AND THE SECURING OF SAID R~PAYMENT
OBLIGATION; THE SALE OF SAID BONDS; THE EXECUTION OF A PLED!GE, SERVICING
AND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT; AND THE EXECUTION OF OTHER DOCUMENTS
RELATED THERETO. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: re-appoint Douglas DuCharme, 105 N. Westminstter St., to the
Board of Appeals for a Building Design Professional to fill a five-year term January 1, 2005 -
December 31, 2009; re-appoint Matt Pacha, 3110 E. Washington St. and appoint Philip
Reinsetter, 1040 E. Court St. to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill! four-year terms
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009; re-appoint Jay Honohan, 151 0 Somers~t Lane and Betty
Kelly, 1108 Sunset St. to the Senior Center Commission to fill three-year terms January 1,
2005 - December 31,2007. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
The Mayor noted that the following vacancies would be readv~rtised: Board of
Adjustment to fill a five-year term January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010; three ~ppointments to
the Human Rights Commission to fill three-year terms January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008;
Public Art Advisory Committee for two appointments (One Art or Design Prqfessional) to fill
three-year terms January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008. [Staff will not publish additional notices
after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on
the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurr$d.]
Complete Description
November 16, 2004
Page 6
The Mayor noted the current vacancy to the Historic Preservation COfl11mission to fill an
unexpired term ending March 29, 2006. (Correspondence included in Council packet).
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2004. .
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning ;Brd of
Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006; Airport Zoni~g Brd of
Adjustment to fill an unexpired plus a five-year term ending December 31, 2008; Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 1,2004.
Council Member Vanderhoef reported she was late arriving for the meeting due to
birthday party for her 2 year old granddaughter.
Council Member O'Donnell noted the incredible job done by City crew!> in picking up
leaves; and asked that staff respond to the correspondence received on schc:l>ol crosswalks.
Council Member Champion noted the Thanksgiving employee lunchedm on Thursday,
November 18, at the Recreation Center; and asked that staff report back on neighborhood
parking stickers. Staff will report back.
Council Member Elliott noted the earlier Council vote on affordable hoWsing and stated
it was a sensitive issue and felt Council considered it important.
Mayor Lehman reminded citizens of the December 1 community mee~ing with the
Charter Review Commission to discuss possible amendments to the Iowa Ci~y Charter. City
Atty. Dilkes and City Clerk Karr outlined the process for the meeting schedul~d for 5:30 p.m.
in Room A of the Public Library. Mayor Lehman wished everyone a Happy lfhanksgiving.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn meeting at 8:35 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all coun~b: present.~
Jt.);Ii ..~
Ernest W. Lehman, Ml'lyor
~~~'-~.) k. ~
Mar n 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.
The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/1/04
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:24 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss as a public
employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with city employee organizations; as
such discussion is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and adjourned into executive session at 8:25 p.m.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting at 9:10 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.
stErnest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk ~J
2\~~
Submitted r publication - 11/3/04.
U! 4e:.
,~ 1 M Elvto RAv~tD U Me::
--= -u:,
~~W!:'!
,,~...ga.~
..... ~
Date: November 1, 2004
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 1, 2004, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Severson, Nasby, Franklin, Davidson, Mejia
Tapes: 04-61, Side 2; 04-64, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
HUMAN SERVICES - RED CROSS AND MAYORS YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Board Member Bob Ross and Executive Director Angela Schmucker presented information on
the Grant Wood Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Board President Troy Thompson and Executive Director Cokie Ikerd presented information on
the Mayor's Youth Employment Program.
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 16 ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING
THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
(RS-8) AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL (RNC-12) TO MEDIUM
DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL/HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (RS-
8/0HP) AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL/HISTORIC
PRESERVATION OVERLAY (RNC-12/0HP) TO DESIGNATE THE RONALDS STREET
EXTENSION OF THE BROWN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT
B. CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM 1-1, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL, TO CC-2,
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL, FOR 0.33 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 611
HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD (REZ04-Q0022)
Franklin stated staff had initiated the rezoning at the request of the realtor, and asked that the
public hearing be closed and the item be tabled indefinitely. The entire area will be reviewed at
a later time.
C. APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF JJR DAVIS SECOND AND THIRD
ADDITIONS. (SUB04-00023)
Council Work Session
November 1, 2004
Page 2
In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, Franklin stated the request for the airspace study
should be done by the applicant and final approval await results of the study.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 6 - ordinance... vehicle for hire... distinctive color scheme) In response to
Council Member O'Donnell, City Clerk Karr stated the purpose of the ordinance was to
clarify the requirement of one distinctive color scheme per company.
2. (Consent Calendar # 3e(10) - Public Leadership Summit ...) In response to Council
Member Vanderhoef, the Mayor stated he and the City Manager have attended past
meetings.
3. (Item # 11 - Resolution... standard operating procedures and guidelines... Iowa City Police
Citizens Review Board ...) City Clerk Karr and City Atty. Dilkes responded to questions.
4. (Item # 9 - Resolution establishing the Peninsula Park Sculptor's Showcase) In response to
Council Member Vanderhoef, PCD Director Franklin stated she would revise the resolution
to delete the reference to "University of Iowa students" in the fourth paragraph.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Commission - Michelle Robnett
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants; readvertise
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants; readvertise
Civil Service Commission - William Cook
Historic Preservation Commission - Justin Pardekooper
Housing and Community Development Commission - Rita Marcus
Library, Board of Trustees - William Korf
CEDAR RAPIDS REQUEST - EXCURSION RAIL PROPOSAL (IP2 of 10/28 Info Packet)
Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Majority agreed to contribute $10,000 to
the total $36,000 requested for a consultant feasibility study of excursion passenger rail service
between Cedar Rapids, the Amana colonies, and Iowa City/Coralville area.
STAFF ACTION: Convey decision of the City Council to the rest of the JCCOG Board at
the November 10 meeting. (Davidson)
ALLOCATION - HOME FUNDS - WHISPERING GARDENS AND BLOOMING GARDENS
(IP3 of 10/28 Info Packet)
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn left the meeting due to a conflict of interest. Community and Economic
Development Coordinator Nasby present for discussion. After discussion, majority of Council
agreed with the staff recommendation not to approve the FY05 HOME funds for the acquisition
of lots in the Whispering Meadows Subdivision. Mayor Lehman noted that the applicant would
be allowed to speak on this matter during public discussion the next evening.
Council Work Session
November 1, 2004
Page 3
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn returned to the meeting.
ALCOHOL ISSUES
After discussion majority agreed to the following:
1. directed staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature to be sent to area legislators
indicating an interest in more significant penalties for violations of state alcohol laws
2. directed staff to write a letter to councils in other college communities in the State supporting
a strong lobbying effort at the state level; and asking interest in keg registration or other
means to address the issue.
STAFF ACTION: City Manager to prepare letters.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Elliott requested Council support to have job descriptions prepared for
three appointed positions (City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk). Majority agreed.
2. In response to Council Member Elliott, majority agreed to discuss recommendation of the
Deer Task Force at the time it appears on the agenda, and ask the Chair to attend a work
session.
COUNCIL SCHEDULE
Council agreed to the following schedule:
IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITIES FOR DISCUSSION (date added to list)
No new items 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)
. Joint meeting with Planning and Zoning on philosophies for zoning and City Codes (6/14/04)
Meeting adjourned 8:20 PM.
ern:
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/2/04
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, November 2, 2004, 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 Alpha Phi Omega National Service Week -November 1-7,
2004. Kathryn Bailey, Chair National Service Fraternity accepted.
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: October 18, Regular Council Work Session; October 19, Regular 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 - October 11,2004; Charter Review Commission - October 12,
2004; Charter Review Commission - October 13, 2004; Board of Adjustment - August
11, 2004; Airport Commission - August 12, 2004; Airport Commission - September 9,
2004; Airport Commission - September 16, 2004; Housing & Community Development
Commission - July 15, 2004; Housing & Community Development Commission -
September 29,2004; Police Citizens Review Board - September 14, 2004; Senior
Center Commission - September 21, 2004; Charter Review Commission - October 20,
2004.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for Fitzpatrick's, 310 E. Prentiss St.; Renewal: Class C Liquor
License for La Casa Ltd., 1200 S. Gilbert Court; Special Class C Liquor License for
Baldy's Wraps, 18 S. Clinton St.; Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart #1, 525 Hwy 1
West; Class C Beer Permit for Kirkwood Hawkeye Convenience Stores, 300 Kirkwood
Ave.
Resolutions: RES. 04-296, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 748 DEARBORN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 04-297, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 28 WEST PARK ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-
298, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A HOME AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT LOTS 14, 15, 17, 18 EAST HILL SUBDIVISION AND LOTS 82, 83, 94,
95,162,163 WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION PART TWO, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 04-299, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FOR THE
Official Actions
November 2, 2004
Page 2
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1410 SOUTH FIRST AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
04-300, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CIVIC CENTER NORTH TRANE HVAC
PROJECT. RES. 04-301, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2004 PCC
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, RES. 04-302, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, TILE LINE, AND
PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE GREEN - PART XIX, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE. RES. 04-303, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONCRETE TRAIL FOR
WINDSOR RIDGE - PART TWELVE, AND DECLARING THE TRAIL OPEN FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the south side of Bjaysville Lane; JCCOG Traffic
Engineer Planner regarding Installation of Iowa City Transit bus stop at intersection of
the frontage road and the entrance to Bon Aire Mobile Home Park; Richard Heath
regarding Request from Boy Scout Troop 221 [Staff response included]; Marjorie
Decker regarding Request to Honor Sacrifices Made by Fighting Men and Women;
Tarek Khowassah, Asghar Bhatti, Khurram Qadir regarding Offer on Lot 17, Aviation
Commercial Park; Historic Districts letters from Susan Futrell and Will Jennings,
Candice Smith and Adam Witte, Tim Weitzel; Gilbert-Linn Historic District letters from
Peter J. Ammentorp, John Bakas, Carolyn and Benjamin Barrientes, James
Brenneman, Jean Daters, Jeffrey L. Dill, Joseph Dobrian, Patricia Eckhardt, Tim D.
Finer, Shirley Harman-Harrison, Harry Hinckley, Lisa Koizumi, Elsie Kuhn, Matthew D.
Lepic, Vy Nguyen, James Pohl (2), Kip Pohl (2), Scott Ramspott, Marcy Rosenbaum,
Joel Schintler, Donald Stumbo; Jefferson Street Historic District letters from Andrew M.
Ives, John Roffman; Northside Historic Districts letters from John Bauserman, Helen
Burford, James and Loretta Clark, Carol De Saint Victor, Clarence Haverkamp,
Julianne McNalley, Thomas E. McNalley, D.M. O'Brien, Claire Sponsler; Lu Barron
regarding Public Leadership Summit Minutes October 7,2004; E-Newsletter City of
Atlanta - October 19, 2004; Noble W. Luke regarding Halloween [Staff response
included]; 21 Ordinance letters from Chelsea Bredeson, Michael Crane; Yvonne
Wernimont regarding Thank You from Big Brothers, Big Sisters; Nancy Krutzfield,
Christopher Clark regarding Stop Light at the Corner of Scott Blvd and Court St.; Jim
Surratt regarding Lost Visitors; Edmond Gaines regarding Property Tax Relief for
Owners wlDisabilities [Staff response included]; Kathy Vyrostek regarding DVIP
Update; Douglas Weiss regarding Donation of Laptop Computers; Randy Hartwig
regarding Strategic Plan.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Bob Burns, 319 East Washington Street, and Charles Eastham, Greater Iowa City
Fellowship, appeared regarding amending the FY05 Home Allocation to Blooming Garden
IHA Limited Partnership. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn left the table due to a conflict of interest.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Bob Burns. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn returned to the table. Daniel Laney appeared
regarding enforcement of no passing zones with large trucks; driving license requirements;
and employment and college opportunities.
Official Actions
November 2, 2004
Page 3
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for November 16 on an ordinance
changing the zoning designation from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) and
Neighborhood Conservation Residential (RNC-12) to Medium Density Single-Family
Residential/Historic Preservation Overlay (RS-8/0HP) and Neighborhood Conservation
Residential/Historic Preservation Overlay (RNC-12/0HP) to designate the Ronalds Street
Extension of the Brown Street Historic District. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from 1-1,
General Industrial, to CC-2, Community Commercial, for 0.33 acres of property located at 611
Hollywood Boulevard. PCD Director Franklin stated the application had been withdrawn and no
further action was needed. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Vern Steve.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-304, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF JJR DAVIS SECOND AND THIRD ADDITIONS, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 5, "Business and License
Regulations," Chapter 2, "Vehicles For Hire," Section 5-2-8 "Vehicle For Hire Requirements,"
of the City Code by deleting (b) "Distinctive Color Scheme Required" and replacing it with a
new (b) "Distinctive Color Scheme Required" to clarify language, be given first vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Chapters 5 and 6 of City Code Title
14 to provide updated references to sections in the Uniform Code that the City recently
adopted as its Building Code, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-305, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - LAKESIDE
DRIVE TO 420TH STREET, STPN-6-7(66)--2J-52.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-306, ESTABLISHING THE PENINSULA
PARK SCULPTOR'S SHOWCASE, as distributed.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-307, APPROVING THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR DISPLAY OF A SCULPTURE
ON THE PENINSULA PARK SCULPTOR'S SHOWCASE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-308, TO ADOPT AMENDED STANDARD
OPERATING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE IOWA CITY POLICE CITIZENS
REVIEW BOARD BY AMENDING SECTION I RELATING TO COMPLAINT PROCESS, AND
NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES AND FORMATTING ISSUES, AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION 00-355.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and
Commissions: appoint Michelle Robnett, 3375 Wentworth Place, to the Airport Commission to
fill an unexpired term ending March 1, 2007; appoint William Cook, 45 Edgewood Circle, to
the Civil Service Commission to fill an unexpired term ending April 4, 2005; appoint Justin
Pardekooper, 2025 A Street to the Historic Preservation Commission to fill an unexpired term
ending March 29, 2006; appoint William Korf, 2605 E Court Street, #B, to the Library, Board
of Trustees fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 2009. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn stated he would be abstaining due to a conflict of interest on
the remaining appointment. Moved and seconded to appoint Rita Marcus, 716 Westside
Official Actions
November 2, 2004
Page 4
Drive, to the Housing and Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired term
ending September 1, 2006. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the vacancies on the Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment to fill
an unexpired term ending December 31,2006 and an unexpired plus a five-year term ending
December 31, 2008, will be readvertised. [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.]
The Mayor noted the previously-announced 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 for three vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008;
Parks and Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms January 1, 2005 -
January 1, 2009; Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies (One Art or Design
Professional) to fill three-year terms January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008; Senior Center
Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 10, 2004.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 7:35 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.
slErnest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Mari~ Karr, City CI~
~~. J
Submitted or publication - 11/9/04.
~~--- .-.
C1[
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
NOVEMBER 1, 2004
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:24 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, Mejia. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 04-63, Side 1.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with city
employee organizations; as such discussion is exempt from the provisions of Chapter
21. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session at 8:25 p.m.
Council returned to open session 9:08 p.m.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn the special meeting at 9: 1 0
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
NOVEMBER 2, 2004
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, November 2, 2004, 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 04-63, Side 2.
The Mayor proclaimed Alpha Phi Omega National Service Week -November 1-7,
2004. Kathryn Bailey, Chair National Service Fraternity accepted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, andlor adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: October 18, Regular Council Work Session; October 19, Regular 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 - October 11,2004; Charter Review Commission - October 12,
2004; Charter Review Commission - October 13, 2004; Board of Adjustment - August
11, 2004; Airport Commission - August 12, 2004; Airport Commission - September 9,
2004; Airport Commission - September 16, 2004; Housing & Community Development
Commission - July 15, 2004; Housing & Community Development Commission -
September 29,2004; Police Citizens Review Board - September 14, 2004; Senior
Center Commission - September 21, 2004; Charter Review Commission - October 20,
2004.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for Bowman Ventures, Inc., dba Fitzpatrick's, 310 E. Prentiss
St.; Renewal: Class C Liquor License for La Casa, Ltd., dba La Casa Ltd., 1200 S.
Gilbert Court; Special Class C Liquor License for Tropical Chill, Inc., dba Baldy's
Wraps, 18 S. Clinton St.; Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart Corp., dba Deli Mart #1,
525 Hwy 1 West; Class C Beer Permit for Hawkeye Oil Co., dba Kirkwood Hawkeye
Convenience Stores, 300 Kirkwood Ave.
Resolutions: RES. 04-296, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 748 DEARBORN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 04-297, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 28 WEST PARK ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-
298, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A HOME AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT LOTS 14, 15, 17, 18 EAST HILL SUBDIVISION AND LOTS 82,83,94,
95,162,163 WHISPERING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION PART TWO, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 04-299, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FOR THE
Complete Description
November 2, 2004
Page 2
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1410 SOUTH FIRST AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
04-300, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CIVIC CENTER NORTH TRANE HVAC
PROJECT. RES. 04-301, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2004 PCC
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT. RES. 04-302, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, TILE LINE, AND
PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE GREEN - PART XIX, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE. RES. 04-303, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONCRETE TRAIL FOR
WINDSOR RIDGE - PART TWELVE, AND DECLARING THE TRAIL OPEN FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the south side of Bjaysville Lane; JCCOG Traffic
Engineer Planner regarding Installation of Iowa City Transit bus stop at intersection of
the frontage road and the entrance to Bon Aire Mobile Home Park; Richard Heath
regarding Request from Boy Scout Troop 221 [Staff response included]; Marjorie
Decker regarding Request to Honor Sacrifices Made by Fighting Men and Women;
Tarek Khowassah, Asghar Bhatti, Khurram Qadir regarding Offer on Lot 17, Aviation
Commercial Park; Historic Districts letters from Susan Futrell and Will Jennings,
Candice Smith and Adam Witte, Tim Weitzel; Gilbert-Linn Historic District letters from
Peter J. Ammentorp, John Bakas, Carolyn and Benjamin Barrientes, James
Brenneman, Jean Daters, Jeffrey L. Dill, Joseph Dobrian, Patricia Eckhardt, Tim D.
Finer, Shirley Harman-Harrison, Harry Hinckley, Lisa Koizumi, Elsie Kuhn, Matthew D.
Lepic, Vy Nguyen, James Pohl (2), Kip Pohl (2), Scott Ramspott, Marcy Rosenbaum,
Joel Schintler, Donald Stumbo; Jefferson Street Historic District letters from Andrew M.
Ives, John Roffman; Northside Historic Districts letters from John Bauserman, Helen
Burford, James and Loretta Clark, Carol De Saint Victor, Clarence Haverkamp,
Julianne McNalley, Thomas E. McNalley, D.M. O'Brien, Claire Sponsler; Lu Barron
regarding Public Leadership Summit Minutes October 7,2004; E-Newsletter City of
Atlanta - October 19, 2004; Noble W. Luke regarding Halloween [Staff response
included]; 21 Ordinance letters from Chelsea Bredeson, Michael Crane; Yvonne
Wernimont regarding Thank You from Big Brothers, Big Sisters; Nancy Krutzfield,
Christopher Clark regarding Stop Light at the Corner of Scott Blvd and Court St.; Jim
Surratt regarding Lost Visitors; Edmond Gaines regarding Property Tax Relief for
Owners w/Disabilities [Staff response included]; Kathy Vyrostek regarding DVIP
Update; Douglas Weiss regarding Donation of Laptop Computers; Randy Hartwig
regarding Strategic Plan.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Bob Burns, 319 East Washington Street, and Charles Eastham, Greater Iowa City
Fellowship, appeared regarding amending the FY05 Home Allocation to Blooming Garden
IHA Limited Partnership. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn left the table due to a conflict of interest.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from Bob Burns.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, Wilburn absent. Mayor Pro tem
Wilburn returned to the table. Daniel Laney appeared regarding enforcement of no passing
Complete Description
November 2, 2004
Page 3
zones with large trucks; driving license requirements; and employment and college
opportunities.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey to set a public hearing for November 16 on an
ordinance changing the zoning designation from Medium Density Single-Family Residential
(RS-8) and Neighborhood Conservation Residential (RNC-12) to Medium Density Single-
Family Residential/Historic Preservation Overlay (RS-8/0HP) and Neighborhood
Conservation Residential/Historic Preservation Overlay (RNC-12/0HP) to designate the
Ronalds Street Extension of the Brown Street Historic District. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from 1-1,
General Industrial, to CC-2, Community Commercial, for 0.33 acres of property located at 611
Hollywood Boulevard. PCD Director Franklin stated the application had been withdrawn and no
further action was needed. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept
correspondence from Vern Steve. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-304, APPROVING
THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF JJR DAVIS SECOND AND THIRD ADDITIONS, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending Title 5,
"Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2, "Vehicles For Hire," Section 5-2-8 "Vehicle
For Hire Requirements," of the City Code by deleting (b) "Distinctive Color Scheme
Required" and replacing it with a new (b) "Distinctive Color Scheme Required" to clarify
language, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by, O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
Chapters 5 and 6 of City Code Title 14 to provide updated references to sections in the
Uniform Code that the City recently adopted as its Building Code, be given second vote.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by, Wilburn, to adopt RES. 04-305, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT - LAKESIDE DRIVE TO 420TH STREET, STPN-6-7(66)--2J-52. 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. 04-306, ESTABLISHING
THE PENINSULA PARK SCULPTOR'S SHOWCASE, as distributed. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by, Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 04-307, APPROVING THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR DISPLAY OF A
SCULPTURE ON THE PENINSULA PARK SCULPTOR'S SHOWCASE. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Complete Description
November 2, 2004
Page 4
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 04-308, TO ADOPT
AMENDED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE IOWA
CITY POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD BY AMENDING SECTION I RELATING TO
COMPLAINT PROCESS, AND NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES AND FORMATTING
ISSUES, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 00-355. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted that all the items had been discussed previously and wanted to
assure citizens each item had been reviewed.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: appoint Michelle Robnett, 3375 Wentworth Place, to the Airport
Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 1, 2007; appoint William Cook, 45
Edgewood Circle, to the Civil Service Commission to fill an unexpired term ending April 4,
2005; appoint Justin Pardekooper, 2025 A Street to the Historic Preservation Commission to
fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 2006; appoint William Korf, 2605 E Court Street, #B,
to the Library, Board of Trustees fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 2009. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn stated he would be abstaining due to a conflict of interest on
the remaining appointment. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to appoint Rita
Marcus, 716 Westside Drive, to the Housing and Community Development Commission to fill
an unexpired term ending September 1, 2006. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/0,
Wilburn abstaining.
The Mayor noted the vacancies on the Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment to fill
an unexpired term ending December 31,2006 and an unexpired plus a five-year term ending
December 31, 2008, will be readvertised. [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.]
The Mayor noted the previously-announced 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 for three vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008;
Parks and Recreation Commission for two vacancies to fill four-year terms January 1, 2005 -
January 1, 2009; Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies (One Art or Design
Professional) to fill three-year terms January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008; Senior Center
Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 10, 2004.
Council Member Vanderhoef announced the Iowa League of Cities and Iowa State
Association of Counties (ISAC) have released a joint property tax reform proposal that will be
discussed at the League Legislative Advocacy Workshop in West Des Moines on November
18 and she is unable to attend; and encouraged a representative of the Council to attend.
Council Member Bailey announced that the Women's Resource and Action Center
was hosting an election night party in the Wheel Room of the Iowa Memorial Union.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, to adjourn meeting at 7:35 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Complete Description
November 2, 2004
Page 5
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk