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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-04 Council minutesSubject 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 JANUARY 4, 2005 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Nasby, Franklin, Fosse, Bradbury. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-01, Side 1. Mayor Pro rem Wilburn reported that Iowa City had received an Iowa Shines Award, and reported on the presentation from Lt. Governor Sally Pederson and the efforts of the school district, health department, Free Medical Clinic, the City and the County for making Iowa City a healthier community. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and or adopted as presented: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk: December 6, Regular Council Work Session; December 7, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete; December 14, Special Council Work Session. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of Appeals - July 12, 2004; Planning and Zoning Commission - November 4, 2004; Public Art Advisory Committee - November 1,2004; Charter Review Commission - November 22, 2004; Charter Review Commission - December 1,2004; Iowa City Airport Commission - November 11, 2004; Police Citizen's Review Board - October 19, 2004; Public Library Board of Trustees - November 18, 2004; Telecommunications Commission - October 25, 2004. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for New Yen Ching Restaurant, Inc., dba New Yen Ching Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum St.; Class C Liquor License for Summit Restaurant & Bar, Inc., dba Summit, 10 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Chin Restaurant, Inc., dba Aoeshe Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St.; Class B Liquor License for Ackerman Investment Co., dba Quality Inn & Suites, Highlander Conference Center, 2525 N. Dodge St.; Special Class C Liquor License for USIAM, Inc., dba Thai Flavors, 340 E. Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit for Nordstrom Oil Company dba North Dodge HandiMart, 2545 N. Dodge St.; RES. 05-1, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Ackerman Investment Co., dba Quality Inn & Suites, Highlander Conference Center, 2525 N. Dodge St. and Summit Restaurant & Bar, Inc., dba Summit,10 S. Clinton St. Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 05-2, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 1, 2005 ON THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 AND 5-YEAR PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2005 - 2009 AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING. RES. 05-3, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING on January 18, 2005 ON PLANS, Complete Description Januaw 4,2005 Page 2 SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GRAND AVE AND MELROSE AVE PCC PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECT (STP-U-3715(627)-70-52), DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Setting a public hearing on January 18, 2005 to update and amend the Iowa City Housing Authority's Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP). Setting a public hearing on January 18, 2005 to update and amend the Iowa City Housing Authority's Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan. Resolutions: RES. 05-4, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE EASTERN IOWA CLANDESTINE LAB ENFORCEMENT MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT, A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT AMONG VARIOUS EASTERN IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. RES. 05-5, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE SlGNAGE FOR "HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY" ON OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER AT 201 S. CLINTON STREET. RES. 05-6, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CLEAR CREEK TRAIL PROJECT. RES. 05-7, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR SAND HILL ESTATES PART TWO, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 05-8, RESCINDING THE 1997 PERSONNEL POLICIES AND ESTABLISHING AMENDED PERSONNEL POLICIES. Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding changing parking restrictions on the south side of Brookland Park Drive; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of HANDICAP PARKING in the 800 block of Ronald Street; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding removal of two NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS signs and TOW AWAY ZONE signs on the north side of the 100 block of Iowa Avenue; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding installation of a STOP sign at Lee Street/River Street and installation of two YIELD signs at Blackhawk Street/River Street and Mullin Avenue/River Street; JCCOG Traffic Engineering PLanner regarding installation NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the west side of Elmridge Avenue south of the intersection with Court Street; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding moving NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the west side of Dover Street south of the intersection with Muscatine Avenue; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding installation of a YIELD sign on Oberlin Street at the Amhurst Street intersection; Amy S. Little regarding Iowa City Roads [Staff response included]; Gordon Feenstra regarding UAY Fundraiser; Bryan Lawson - Drinking Ordinances [Staff response included]; Brett Roberts regarding Parking Violation in Upper City Park; Mark Wyatt regarding Iowa City Area Regional Summit- Bicycle Safety; Allen Grundstad regarding Zion Lutheran Church External Audit Questions; Coralville regarding Notice of Proposed Annexation of the 12th Ave. District. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Complete Description Januaw 4,2005 Page 3 Julie McNalley, 317 Fairchild St., informed Council of the neighborhood efforts to educate the community on the Gilbert-Linn Historic District and filed a copy of her letter to editor in the January 4 Press Citizen (item accepted under the item on the agenda). Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for January 18, 2005 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) Zone to Sensitive Areas Overlay/Medium Density Single-Family (SAO/RS-8) Zone and a Preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan for Olde Towne Village. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to defer to February I 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/OHP) and Neighborhood Conservation Residential/Historic Preservation Overlay (RNC-12/OHP) to designate the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of voice vote. Ayes: Bailey, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Elliott. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from James and Becky Buxton, Paula Brandt, Michael Hodge, Joy Smith and David Rust, Arthur Sweeting, Robert Brooks, and Julie McNalley. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 05-4148, APPROVING AN AMENDED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPDH-5) PLAN FOR VILLAGE GREEN PART XX, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Water Treatment Plant Architectural Precast Repairs project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and plabe for receipt of bids. No one appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-9, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY WATER TREATMENT PLANT ARCHITECTURAL PRECAST REPAIRS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, special provisions, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the South Gilbert Street Improvements - Napoleon Lane to City Limits project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-10, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND Complete Description January 4, 2005 Page 4 ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENTS - NAPOLEON LANE TO CITY LIMITS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution determining an area of the City to be an Economic Development Area, and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development, or a combination thereof, of such area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of the city; designating such area as appropriate for an Urban Renewal project; and adopting Amendment No. 1 to the Northgate Corporate Park Urban Renewal Plan therefor. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Leo and Deanne Fuhrmeister. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Community and Economic Development Coordinator Nasby present for discussion. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-11, DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE CITY TO BE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA, AND THAT THE REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, REDEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, OF SUCH AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY; DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT; AND ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE NORTHGATE CORPORATE PARK URBAN RENEWAL PLAN THEREFOR. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to amend by excluding the Fuhrmeister parcel, a little over two acres in size. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote on amended resolution carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, as amended. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 99-3879, providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the amended Northgate Corporate Park Urban Renewal Area of the City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa City Community School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in connection with the amended Northgate Corporate Park Urban Renewal Redevelopment project, be given first vote. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to amend ordinance by excluding the Fuhrmeister parcel of two plus acres. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote on first consideration as amended unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried, as amended. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived, Complete Description January 4, 2005 Page 5 and that the ordinance excluding airport shuttles from the color scheme requirements of Vehicles for Hire and clarifying the definition of Vehicle for Hire, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance be voted on for second consideration at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The City Clerk reminded Council that they agreed to have a special formal meeting prior to the budget work session on January 6 to adopt the ordinance to allow renewal papers be sent in a timely fashion. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-12, ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF BOND FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION, at $50,000. City Atty. Dilkes reported that the State Code requires a bond but does not set the amount, and this amount was recommended by the Airport Commission and staff. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 05-13, RECOMMENDING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT BY THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH DODGE STREET PROJECT STP-1-5(69)--2C-52 to Metro Pavers, Inc. for $ 7,245,158.48. 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. 05-14, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ADDENDUM TO A LEASE OF THE UNION BUS DEPOT PROPERTY, 404 EAST COLLEGE STREET, PURSUANT TO WHICH GREYHOUND LINES, INC. WILL CONTINUE TO LEASE THE PROPERTY ON A MONTH TO MONTH TENANCY. 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. 05-15, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND BRIAN DECOSTER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to recommend that JCCOG reappoint Ross Wilburn for a three year appointment from 1-1-05 to 12-31-07 to the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006; Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year term January 1,2005 - January 1, 2010; Historic Preservation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 2007. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2005. The Mayor noted the current vacancy for Parks and Recreation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1,2008. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 9, 2005. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept Complete Description January 4, 2005 Page 6 correspondence from Dave Fleener. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.] Council Member Champion reported that Iowa City was tied for number seven in Women's Wear Daily's list of cities known to spend more than $100 on a pair of jeans. Council Member Elliott stated he was surprised, elated and cheerful about the Iowa bowl game victory; but noted that Al Grady would have had a perspective on it and that a number of folks missed that. Mayor Pro tern Wilburn stated that the Madison Merla, Stillwater, Kansas, was being represented at the Council meeting as part of a student project and her uncle was taping the meeting for her. Council Member Bailey passed along a thank card from residents of Ecumenical Towers thanking those who participated in caroling at their holiday party; and congratulated Library Director Susan Craig on being named "Person of the Year". Mayor Lehman thanked Council Member Bailey for organizing the caroling at the Ecumenical Towers, playing loud enough so people couldn't hear the carolers; announced a video "Bang, Bang, You're Dead" will be shown at the Recreation Center sponsored by the Iowa City Human Rights Commission; and noted that he attended the Iowa-LSU Capital One Bowl Game and noted both the Iowa and LSU fans were well behaved and he was proud to be an Iowan. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 7:23 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all C cil Members pr_esen~ Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Mar~n K. Karr, City Clerk Date: December 6, 2004 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Kart, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, December 6, 2004, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Severson, Davidson, Franklin, McCafferty, Johansen Tapes: 04-68, Both Sides; 04-69, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) ADDITION TO AGENDA Majority agreed to add a resolution to the Consent Calendar setting a public hearing for January 4, 2005, on plans and specifications, for the South Gilbert Street improvements - Napoleon Lane to city limits project. PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. 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/OHP) AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL/HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (RNC-12/OHP) TO DESIGNATE THE GILBERT-LINN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT Planner McCafferty present for discussion. B. 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/OHP) AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL/HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (RNC-12/OHP) TO DESIGNATE THE RONALDS STREET EXTENSION OF THE BROWN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) C. ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPDH-5) PLAN FOR VILLAGE GREEN PART XX (REZ04-00014) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Council Work Session December 6, 2004 Page 2 AGENDAITEMS 1. (Agenda items # 6 - conveyance of ... 718 Highland Avenue ... Public Housing Program Tenant; # 7 - conveyance of ... 1508 Dover Street ... Public Housing Program Tenant; and # 8 conveyance of ... 2614 Indigo Court ... Public housing Tenant) Mayor Lehman asked permission of the Council to move up three items to the front of the agenda to allow for special presentations. Council concurred. 2. (Agenda item # 11 - Resolution ... revised fees and charges ... Parks and Recreation Services and Programs) In response to Council Member Bailey, the City Manager stated the policy for non-property tax revenue support was a 55/45 split and noted the past few years the department had been a little short of the 45% goal. 3. (Consent Calendar # 3f(8) - Resolution ... restriction for Waterworks Park Prairie Restoration) In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Manager stated the restriction was in the event the property was ever sold. 4. (Agenda # 12 - Resolution .... an agreement ... Earth Tech, Inc .... for engineering consultant services ... McCollister Boulevard Project, Phase I) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, Asst. PCD Director Davidson clarified that a previous preliminary study was not specific. 5. (Consent Calendar # 3g(9) - Chesca Colloredo-Mansfield: Crosswalk on River) In response to Council Member Bailey, PCD Director Davidson reported that the hiring of crossing guards is done by the Police Department but it is difficult to find individuals and often parent- teacher organizations are asked to help. In addition he noted that the signs suggested in the correspondence were pulled in Madison, Wisconsin and Cedar Rapids because of safety concerns. 6. (Consent Calendar # 3f(6) - Resolution ... accepting dedication of Outlot J ...Windsor Ridge Part Twelve ...) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, PCD Director Davidson stated that as Windsor Ridge gets completed additional parts will be added to the trail system. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment - Dennis Keitel Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment - readvertise Board of Adjustment - readvertise Human Rights Commission - Scott King and Sara Baird; reappoint Beverly Witwer Public Art Advisory Committee - Emily Martin and Emily Carter-Walsh BROOKLAND PARK DRIVE (Consent Calendar # 3g(1) Mayor Lehman noted a proposal distributed that evening from the neighbors. Asst. PCD Director Davidson stated he had just received a copy and had not had time to review it. Majority of Council agreed to delete the item from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration, Council Work Session December 6, 2004 Page 3 defeat the present memo proposal, and schedule a vote on the recent neighbors proposal for January 4. CANINE UNIT Mayor Lehman stated the Police Department has recently lost its police dog and asked permission to write a letter to service clubs and organizations in the community that participated in the cost of the animal the first time and solicit their support. Majority of Council agreed. VEHICLE FOR HIRE COLOR SCHEMES.(IP4 in 12/2 Info Packet) After discussion, a majority of Council directed staff to proceed with option 4 as detailed in the staff memo and add a definition for airport shuttle (all fare originating or concluding at Cedar Rapids airport), and exclude airport shuttles from the color scheme requirement. City Clerk Karr noted that staff would be requesting expedited action due to the distribution of materials for the 2005 licensing year. STAFF ACTION: Prepare ordinance for January 4 meeting. (Karr/Dilkes) COUNCIL TIME 1. Mayor Pro rem Wilbum stated that his term was up December 31, 2004 on the East Central Iowa Council of Governments Board, and is interested in being reappointed if Council concurs. Majority agreed to reappoint and asked that the item be placed on the January 4 agenda for formal action. 2. Council Member Bailey requested a special work session to develop legislative priorities, and schedule another meeting to present them to area legislators they depart to Des Moines for the legislative session. The Mayor suggested Council bring their calendars to the formal meeting the next evening for the purpose of scheduling a special meeting to establish priorities, and asked the City Manager to schedule a meeting with area legislators. $. Council Member Bailey stated she had discussed the alley situation with the Downtown Association and that she felt they were not going to move fast enough to address her concerns. The City Manager stated he would rough out a list of options for Council discussion. 4. Council Member Elliott noted Council Member Champion's picture on the front page of the Press Citizen attending an event at the newly opened Englert. 5. Council Member O'Donnell reported graffiti painted on the concrete retaining wall on Brown Street just off of Dubuque, and noted the stickers and posters being 'attached to telephone poles. The City Manager said the City does have someone clean them off periodically but no sooner than they are pulled someone else puts another in its place. 6. Council Member Champion said she had received a phone call from someone ticketed for backing out of a parking space and being in the other person's lane at the New Pioneer Co- Council Work Session December 6, 2004 Page 4 op and questioned how you could get a ticket for being in the other person's lane if there were no pavement markings. 7. Council Member Bailey acknowledged the freshly painted construction wall near 64-1a, across from the library. (Continued at end of meeting) DEER TASK FORCE PRESENTATION (Agenda item # 10; and IP3 of 12/2 Info Packet) Deer Task Force Chairperson Pat Farrant presented background information on the Task Force and their recommendations. Adm. Asst. Johansen present for discussion. HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY PRESENTATION - SHELTER HOUSE Executive Director Chrissy Canganelli presented information. COUNCIL TIME (continued) 8. (Consent Calendar # 3g(10) - Jean Walker: Mountain Lions) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, a majority of Council was not interested in asking DNR to provide an information fact sheet to educate the community on the animal and its habits. IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITIES FOR DISCUSSION (date added to list) Nothing 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) Joint meeting with Planning and Zoning on philosophies for zoning and City Codes (6/14/04) Meeting adjourned 8:25 PM. Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS- 12/7/04 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. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lincoln Elementary students: Emily Kreiter, Kap Mueller, Megan Wiechert. Moved and seconded to move up agenda Items 6, 7, and 8, authorizing conveyances of properties and consider at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home located at 718 Highland Avenue to a public housing program tenant. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-322, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 718 HIGHLAND AVENUE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home located at 1508 Dover Street to a public housing program tenant. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-323, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1508 DOVER STREET TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home located at 2614 Indigo Court to a public housing program tenant. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-324, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2614 INDIGO COURT TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended by deleting from the Consent Calendar Item 3g(1), Memo from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planning regarding Brookland Park Place: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. November 15, Regular Council Work Session; November 16, Regular Council Formal. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Human Rights Commission - July 27, 2004; Human Rights Commission - August 24, 2004; Human Rights Commission - September 28, 2004; Historic Preservation Commission - September 23, 2004; Board of Adjustment- October 13, 2004; Historic Preservation Commission - October 14, 2004; Iowa City Airport Commission - October 14, 2004; Senior Center Commission - October 19, 2004; Housing and Community Development Official Actions December 7, 2004 Page 2 Commission - October 21,2004; Public Library Board of Trustees - October 28, 2004; Charter Review Commission - November 8, 2004; Charter Review Commission - November 16, 2004. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Piano Lounge, 217 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Hanrahan's Pub, 210 N. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Ground Round Restaurant, 830 S. Riverside Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.; Class C Beer Permit for Aldi, Inc. #6, 1525 S. Gilbert St. RES. 04- 325, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront. Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $9,859,407.14 for the period of October 1 through October 31,2004 as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 04-326, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 4, 2005 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY WATER TREATMENT PLANT ARCHITECTURAL PRECAST REPAIRS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 04-327 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for January 4, 2005, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOP, THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENTS - NAPOLEON LANE TO CITY LIMITS 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. 04-328, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW LIGHTING SYSTEM ON MERCER PARK BASEBALL DIAMOND #1. RES. 04-329, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF JOHNSON COUNTY AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2002-061, A 0.91 ACRE PARCEL WITHIN LOT 25, WEEBER'S THIRD ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA, AS PUBLIC OPEN SPACE. RES. 04-330, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 510 SOUTH GOVERNOR STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-331, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE, AND A MORTGAGE FOP` THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 939 DEWEY STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-332, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A REAFFIRMATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ROBERT H. PECK AND DEBBIE S. SCOVILL-PECK FOR THE PROPERTY Official Actions December 7, 2004 Page 3 LOCATED AT 1417 FRANKLIN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-333, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF OUTLOT J TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AS PLATTED IN WINDSOR RIDGE PART TWELVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA AND DECLARING THE AREA OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE. RES. 04-334, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OFA PRIVATE COMMON DRIVE, PUBLIC UTILITY, STORMSEWER AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ON OUTLOT 8 AND OUTLOT F, REPLAT OF PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, FIRST ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA AND TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE A SUBSTITUTED PUBLIC UTILITY, STORMSEWERAND DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE SAME PROPERTY. RES. 04-335, APPROVING OF A NOTICE OF USE RESTRICTION FOR THE WATERWORKS PARK PRAIRIE RESTORATION. 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 (Deferred from 11/16/04) [Memo in information packet]; Brookland Park Drive letters from Paul Diehl, Joe Manriquez, Eric Parker, Ryan Parnell, Dedra and Paul Diehl, Paul Leonard, Jean Walker; Alcohol Issues letters from Tom Newbrough, Kelly O'Brien [staff response included], Justin Piggott, Ethan Tone; RA Powell - MCI [Staff response included]; Bill Mitchell regarding Iowa City Gas Prices; Parking Issues letters from Nicholas Gries, James Hilton; Greg Buchanan regarding Smoking Ban in Bars; Sara Nelson regarding Combine City and County Governments; Chesca Colloredo-Mansfeld regarding Crosswalk on River [Staff response included]; Jean Walker regarding Mountain Lions; Chris Bushman regarding Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program Holiday Dinner; James Surratt regarding herald.corn 11/27/04 For seniors, bus will stop near home. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt Item 3g(1), to change No Parking 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. MON-FRI to No Parking Any Time signs on the south side of Brookland Park Drive. The Mayor declared the motion defeated. Chuck Goldberg, 3146 Hastings Ave., and Leah Cohen, 1638 Teg Drive, updated Council on activities of the Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board (ICAAB). Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Goldberg and Cohen. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Commission Member Lori Benz, 2012 Dunlap Ct., updated Council on activities at the Senior Center. 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/OHP) and Neighborhood Conservation Residential/Historic Preservation Overlay (RNC-12/OHP) to designate the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District. The following individuals appeared: Michael Maharry, 903 E. College St., Historic Preservation Commission Chair; John Shaw, 437 S. Summit St.; Jamie Powers, 1029 Bowery St.; Jill Gaulding, 225 E. Davenport St.; Atty. Dennis Mitchell, 122 S. Linn St., representing H&G; Wally Plahutnik, 430 N. Gilbert St.; Victoria Walton, 430 N. Gilbert St.; Tim Barrett, 1302 Official Actions December 7, 2004 Page 4 Ginter Ave.; John Rapson, 715 N. Johnson St.; Judith Pascoe, 311 N. Linn St., Iowa City Friends Meeting; Jackie Blank, 830 Rider St.; Tim Walker, 621 N. Johnson St.; Pat Eckhardt, 514 N,. Linn St.; Jan Palmer, 803 Bowery St.; Michelle Higley, 414 N. Gilbert St.; Tim Toomey, 526 N. Linn St.; Sarah Buss Paulson, 426 N. Linn St.; Nichole Slabach, 411 N. Linn St.; Phil Launspach, 200 block of Davenport St.; Chris Offut, 309 Church St.; Tom Kane, 420 Ronalds St.; Sue Futrell, 311 Fairchild St.; Jim Buxton, 1811 Muscatine Ave.; William Lake, 1912 Flatiron Ave., and property owner 404 and 404 1/2 E. Davenport St.; and Walter Kopsa, 320 and 324 Davenport St. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Jean Daters, Tim Weitzel, Carol DeSaint Victor (2), Candace Smith and Adam Witte, Julia and William Leupold, Carolyn and Benjamin Barrientes, Elsie Kuhn, James Pohl, Joel Schintler, Helen Burford, Joseph Dobrian, Scott Ramspott, Matthew Lepic, Jeffrey Dill, James Brenneman, Melvin Roth, Shirley Harman-Harrison, Bruce and Lisa Brechtel, Eugene Fisher, Mark Hamer, Michael Hodge, Dorothy Persson, Mary and Scott Palmberg, Nichole Slabach, Greg Allen, Mr. And Mrs. Hubert Rummelhart, Frank Person, Dwight Dobberstein, Peter Ammentorp, Mike Cooper, John & Kayla Cress, James and Loretta Clark, William Lake, John Alberhasky, Vy Nguyen, Waltraud Maierhoefer (2), Donna Launspach John Nelson, Greg Hassman, Tim Finer, Kerry McGrath (2), Lowell Soike, Ralph Christian, Michael Lensing, Catherine Macgillivary, MacSullivray, Meredith Sewell (2), Victoria Walton and Wally Plahutnik, Tim Holman, Emily Benz, Jamie McGonegle, Amanda Kimber, Melissa McRyl, Carol Bamiats, Nancy Hauserman, Paula Brandt (2), Lowell, Brandt, Pat Roberts, Klm Ewert, James Buxton (2), Jill Gaulding, Don Stumbo (2), Lisa Collier and Ed Ramano, Marcy Rosenbaum, Kip Pohl, John Bakas, Lisa Koizumi, Susan Futrell and Will Jennings (2), Krista Goldberry, Sarah Buss and Henry Paulson (2), Wendell Miller, Walter Kopsa, Renetta Webster, Harry Hinckley, Thomas Kane, Martha Milani, Ren~e Schlueter, Melissa Murphy, Claire Sponsler, Loren Deetz, Wendy Scholz, John Bauserman, Marc Light, Thomas McNalley, Julianne McNalley, D.M. O'Brien, Patricia Eckhardt, Clarence Haverkamp, Tama Baldwin, John Mann, Victoria Walton and Wally Plahutnik, Jill Gaulding, Steve and Barbara vanderWoude, Neighborhood Council of Iowa City, Jim Ponto, Barbara Buss, Amy Kolen, Will Thomson, Chris Offutt, Robert Cornell, Sarah Snydacker, Evelyn Dias, Cinda Tallent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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/OHP) and Neighborhood Conservation Residential/Historic Preservation Overlay (RNC-12/OHP) to designate the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District, be given first consideration.. Moved and seconded to defer consideration to the January 4 Council meeting, at which time or during the interim Council will meet with the Commission. 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- 4147, CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL Official Actions December 7, 2004 Page 5 (RNC-12) TO MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL/HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (RS-8/OHP) AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL/HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (RNC-12/OHP)TO DESIGNATE THE RONALDS STREET EXTENSION OF THE BROWN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance approving an amended planned development housing (OPDH-5) plan for Village Green Part XX, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mayor Pro tern Wilburn left the room due to a conflict of interest. A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's Consolidated Plan, known as City Steps, for 2006-2010, authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan, technical corrections and all necessary certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and designating the City Manager as the authorized chief executive officer for the Consolidated Plan. (a.k.a. City Steps). The following individuals appeared: Patti Santangalo, 3035 Sanford Ave.; and Garry Klein, 628 2® Ave. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Maryann Dennis and Charles Eastham. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-336, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN, KNOWN AS CITY STEPS, FOR 2006-2010, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN, TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN. (a.k.a. CITY STEPS). Mayor Pro rem Wilburn returned to the meeting. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-337, APPROVING THE 2004-2005 DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR IOWA CITY. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-338, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 04-339, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND EARTH TECH, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD PROJECT, PHASE I. Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and Commissions: appoint Dennis Keitel, 1696 Ridge Road, to the Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired plus a five-year term ending December 31, 2008; appoint Sara Baird, 1202 Arthur Street, Scott King, 2003 E. Court Street, and reappoint Beverly Witwer, 23 Warwick Circle to the Human Rights Commission to fill three three-year terms January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008; appoint Emily Carter-Walsh, 1209 Seymour Avenue and Emily Martin, 742 S. 7th Avenue, to the Public Art Advisory Committee to fill two appointments (One for Art or Design Professional) for three-year terms January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Scott King and Emily Martin. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Official Actions December 7, 2004 Page 6 The Mayor noted the vacancies on the Airpor[ Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006 and Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year term January 1,2005 -January 1,2010, 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 previous announced vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 2007. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2005. Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 9:25 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 Subml'tted fOr publication - 12/15/04. 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 DECEMBER 7, 2004 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Briggs, Rackis, Franklin, McCafferty, Nasby. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 04-70, Sides 1 & 2. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lincoln Elementary students: Emily Kreiter, Kap Mueller, Megan Wiechert. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to move up agenda Items 6, 7, and 8, authorizing conveyances of properties and consider at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home located at 718 Highland Avenue to a public housing program tenant. No one appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 04-322, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 718 HIGHLAND AVENUE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home located at 1508 Dover Street to a public housing program tenant. No one appeared. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 04-323, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1508 DOVER STREET TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home located at 2614 Indigo Court to a public housing program tenant. No one appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 04-324, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2614 INDIGO COURT TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor presented certificates to the new owners and loaning institutions. 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 by deleting from the Consent Calendar Item 3g(1), Memo from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planning regarding Brookland Park Place: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. November 15, Regular Council Work Session; November 16, Regular Council Formal. Complete Description December 7, 2004 Page 2 Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Human Rights Commission - July 27, 2004; Human Rights Commission - August 24, 2004; Human Rights Commission.- September 28, 2004; Historic Preservation Commission - September 23, 2004; Board of Adjustment - October 13, 2004; Historic Preservation Commission - October 14, 2004; Iowa City Airport Commission - October 14, 2004; Senior Center Commission - October 19, 2004; Housing and Community Development Commission - October 21,2004; Public Library Board of Trustees - October 28, 2004; Charter Review Commission - November 8, 2004; Charter Review Commission - November 16, 2004. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Inc., Limited, dba Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Group, LLC, dba Piano Lounge, 217 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Water-B, Inc., dba Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Hanrahan, Inc., dba Hanrahan's Pub, 210 N. Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Jamis, LLC, dba Ground Round Restaurant, 830 S. Riverside Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Gabe's, Inc., dba Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's, Inc., dba Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai's Pizza Palace, Ltd., dba Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.; Class C Beer Permit for AIdi, Inc., dba Aldi, Inc. #6, 1525 S. Gilbert St. RES. 04-325, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT for Gabe's, Inc., dba Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S. Waterfront. Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $9,859,407.14 for the period of October 1 through October 31,2004 as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 04-326, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 4, 2005 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY WATER TREATMENT PLANT ARCHITECTURAL PRECAST REPAIRS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 04-327 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for January 4, 2005, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENTS - NAPOLEON LANE TO CITY LIMITS 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. 04-328, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW LIGHTING SYSTEM ON MERCER PARK BASEBALL DIAMOND #1. RES. 04-329, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF JOHNSON COUNTY AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2002-061, A 0.91 ACRE PARCEL WITHIN LOT 25, WEEBER'S THIRD ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA, Complete Description December 7, 2004 Page 3 AS PUBLIC OPEN SPACE. RES. 04-330, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 510 SOUTH GOVERNOR STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-331, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE, AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 939 DEWEY STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-332, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A REAFFIRMATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ROBERT H. PECK AND DEBBIE S. SCOVILL-PECK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1417 FRANKLIN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 04-333, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF OUTLOT J TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AS PLATTED IN WINDSOR RIDGE PART TWELVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA AND DECLARING THE AREA OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE. RES. 04-334, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A PRIVATE COMMON DRIVE, PUBLIC UTILITY, STORMSEWER AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ON OUTLOT 8AND OUTLOT F, REPLAT OF PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, FIRST ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA AND TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE A SUBSTITUTED PUBLIC UTILITY, STORMSEWER AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE SAME PROPERTY. RES. 04-335, APPROVING OF A NOTICE OF USE RESTRICTION FOR THE WATERWORKS PARK PRAIRIE RESTORATION. 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 (Deferred from 11/16/04) [Memo in information packet]; Brookland Park Drive letters from Paul Diehl, Joe Manriquez, Eric Parker, Ryan Parnell, Dedra and Paul Diehl, Paul Leonard, Jean Walker; Alcohol Issues letters from Tom Newbrough, Kelly O'Brien [staff response included], Justin Piggott, Ethan Tone; RA Powell - MCI [Staff response included]; Bill Mitchell regarding Iowa City Gas Prices; Parking Issues letters from Nicholas Gries, James Hilton; Greg Buchanan regarding Smoking Ban in Bars; Sara Nelson regarding Combine City and County Governments; Chesca Colloredo-Mansfeld regarding Crosswalk on River [Staff response included]; Jean Walker regarding Mountain Lions; Chris Bushman regarding Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program Holiday Dinner; James Surratt regarding herald.com 11/27/04 For seniors, bus will stop near home. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt Item 3g(1), to change No Parking 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. MON-FRI to No Parking Any Time signs on the south side of Brookland Park Drive. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 0/7, all Council Members present. Mayor Lehman stated a compromise had been recommended by the neighbors and will be presented to the Council for action at their meeting January 4. Complete Description December 7, 2004 Page 4 Chuck Goldberg, 3146 Hastings Ave., and Leah Cohen, 1638 Teg Drive, updated Council on activities of the Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board (ICAAB). Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Goldberg and Cohen. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present. Commission Member Lori Benz, 2012 Dunlap Ct., updated Council on activities at the Senior Center. 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/OHP) and Neighborhood Conservation Residential/Historic Preservation Overlay (RNC-12/OHP) to designate the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District. The following individuals appeared: Michael Maharry, 903 E. College St., Historic Preservation Commission Chair; John Shaw, 437 S. Summit St.; Jamie Powers, 1029 Bowery St.; Jill Gaulding, 225 E. Davenport St.; Atty. Dennis Mitchell, 122 S. Linn St., representing H&G; Wally Plahutnik, 430 N. Gilbert St.; Victoria Walton, 430 N. Gilbert St.; Tim Barrett, 1302 Ginter Ave.; John Rapson, 715 N. Johnson St.; Judith Pascoe, 311 N. Linn St., Iowa City Friends Meeting; Jackie Blank, 830 Rider St.; Tim Walker, 621 N. Johnson St.; Pat Eckhardt, 514 N,. Linn St.; Jan Palmer, 803 Bowery St.; Michelle Higley, 414 N. Gilbert St.; Tim Toomey, 526 N. Linn St.; Sarah Buss Paulson, 426 N. Linn St.; Nichole Slabach, 411 N. Linn St.; Phil Launspach, 200 block of Davenport St.; Chris Offut, 309 Church St.; Tom Kane, 420 Ronalds St.; Sue Futrell, 311 Fairchild St.; Jim Buxton, 1811 Muscatine Ave.; William Lake, 1912 Flatiron Ave., and property owner 404 and 404 1/2 E. Davenport St.; and Walter Kopsa, 320 and 324 Davenport St. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Jean Daters, Tim Weitzel, Carol DeSaint Victor (2), Candace Smith and Adam Witte, Julia and William Leupold, Carolyn and Benjamin Barrientes, Elsie Kuhn, James Pohl, Joel Schintler, Helen Burford, Joseph Dobrian, Scott Ramspott, Matthew Lepic, Jeffrey Dill, James Brenneman, Melvin Roth, Shirley Harman-Harrison, Bruce and Lisa Brechtel, Eugene Fisher, Mark Hamer, Michael Hodge, Dorothy Persson, Mary and Scott Palmberg, Nichole Slabach, Greg Allen, Mr. And Mrs. Hubert Rummelhart, Frank Person, Dwight Dobberstein, Peter Ammentorp, Mike Cooper, John & Kayla Cress, James and Loretta Clark, William Lake, John Alberhasky, Vy Nguyen, Waltraud Maierhoefer (2), Donna Launspach John Nelson, Greg Hassman, Tim Finer, Kerry McGrath (2), Lowell Soike, Ralph Christian, Michael Lensing, Catherine Macgillivary, MacSullivray, Meredith Sewell (2), Victoria Walton and Wally Plahutnik, Tim Holman, Emily Benz, Jamie McGonegle, Amanda Kimber, Melissa McRyl, Carol Bamiats, Nancy Hauserman, Paula Brandt (2), Lowell, Brandt, Pat Roberts, Klm Ewert, James Buxton (2), Jill Gaulding, Don Stumbo (2), Lisa Collier and Ed Ramano, Marcy Rosenbaum, Kip Pohl, John Bakas, Lisa Koizumi, Susan Futrell and Will Jennings (2), Krista Goldberry, Sarah Buss and Henry Paulson (2), Wendell Miller, Walter Kopsa, Renetta Webster, Harry Hinckley, Thomas Kane, Martha Milani, Ren6e Schlueter, Melissa Murphy, Claire Sponsler, Loren Deetz, Wendy Scholz, John Bauserman, Marc Light, Thomas McNalley, Julianne McNalley, D.M. O'Brien, Patricia Eckhardt, Clarence Haverkamp, Tama Baldwin, John Mann, Victoria Walton and Wally Plahutnik, Jill Gaulding, Steve and Barbara vanderWoude, Neighborhood Council of Iowa City, Jim Ponto, Barbara Buss, Amy Kolen, Will Complete Description December 7, 2004 Page 5 Thomson, Chris Offutt, Robert Cornell, Sarah Snydacker, Evelyn Dias, Cinda Tallent. 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/OHP) and Neighborhood Conservation Residential/Historic Preservation Overlay (RNC-12/OHP) to designate the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District, be given first consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Mayor Lehman noted the council policy to offer a consult to the Planning & Zoning Commission if the Council would not be voting consistent with their recommendation. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer consideration to the January 4 Council meeting, at which time or during the interim Council will meet with the Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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. 04-4147, 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/OHP) AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL/HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (RNC-12/OHP) TO DESIGNATE THE RONALDS STREET EXTENSION OF THE BROWN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance approving an amended planned development housing (OPDH-5) plan for Village Green Part XX, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn left the room due to a conflict of interest. A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's Consolidated Plan, known as City Steps, for 2006-2010, authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan, technical corrections and all necessary certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and designating the City Manager as the authorized chief executive officer for the Consolidated Plan. (a.k.a. City Steps). The following individuals appeared: Patti Santangalo, 3035 Sanford Ave.; and Garry Klein, 628 2nd Ave. Moved by Elliott, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Maryann Dennis and Charles Eastham. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 04-$36, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN, KNOWN AS CITY STEPS, FOR 2006-2010, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN, TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN Complete Description December 7, 2004 Page 6 DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN. (a.k.a. CITY STEPS). Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn returned to the meeting. Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 04-337, APPROVING THE 2004-2005 DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 04-338, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 04-339, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND EARTH TECH, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE MCCOLLISTER BOULEVARD PROJECT, PHASE I. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to make the following appointments to Boards and Commissions: appoint Dennis Keitel, 1696 Ridge Road, to the Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired plus a five-year term ending December 31,2008; appoint Sara Baird, 1202 Arthur Street, Scott King, 2003 E. Court Street, and reappoint Beverly Witwer, 23 Warwick Circle to the Human Rights Commission to fill three three-year terms January 1, 2005-January 1, 2008; appoint Emily Carter-Walsh, 1209 Seymour Avenue and Emily Martin, 742 S. 7th Avenue, to the Public Art Advisory Committee to fill two appointments (One for Art or Design Professional) for three-year terms January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Scott King and Emily Martin. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the vacancies on the Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2006 and Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year term January 1, 2005 -January 1, 2010, 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 previous announced vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 2007. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2005. Council Member Bailey congratulated Hands Jewelers on their 150th anniversary; and reported she and Council Member Elliott had met with Senior Center and County representatives on the 28E agreement and that they had agreed to wait until after the first of Complete Description December 7, 2004 Page 7 the year for further discussion of the issue; and asked for Council consideration of a special work session to discuss legislative priorities. Majority agreed to schedule a special work session for 8:00 AM on Tuesday, December 14. In response to Council Member Vanderhoef the City Atty. stated the offer to consult with Planning & Zoning on the Gilbert-Linn matter will be discussed by the Commission at their meeting on the 16th and they do have the option to decline. City Clerk Karr stated if the Commission wishes to meet with Council that could be scheduled at the January 3 Council work session. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn reminded citizens of the "Project Holiday" event sponsored by Salvation Army, Crisis Center, Visiting Nurses Association, and Elder Services on December 21 and 22; reported he had a good time at the Association of Retired Persons holiday gathering and noted they had collected items for the Crisis Center and Heritage Agency; congratulated Council Members Elliott and Bailey on completing their first twelve months on the City Council; and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Council Member Vanderhoef echoed sentiments for the holiday season, and the new year. Council Member Champion noted the opening of the Englert Theater, stating the City had been paid back and the facility is beautiful. Council Member EIliott noted that two leading financial institutions in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area have done expansions and that both were held up with electronic signs; and asked Council to assist them and make the procedure more efficient. The City Manager stated the item was going to the Planning & Zoning Commission in January. Elliott wished everyone Happy Holidays. Mayor Lehman sent holiday greetings to everyone, and reminded everyone of the opportunity to watch the Iowa Hawkeyes play in another January 1 bowl game. City Manager Atkins echoed holiday greetings. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to adjourn meeting at 9:25 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk M E M°C Date: December 6, 2004 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, December 14, 2004, 8:05 AM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef (arrived 8:10), Wilburn (arrived 8:10) Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr Tapes: 04-69, Side 2; 04-71, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES Mayor Lehman stated the purpose of the meeting was to identify topics to present to area legislators prior to the start of the legislative session. The following items were identified and displayed on a flipchart: · Hotel tax- raise cap -- community choice in use · Condo fees Homestead Residential Owner occupied No grandfathering 2nd home · Property tax code Minimum rollback guarantee · Penalties (fines) for alcohol violations - talk with ICPD ABD Paper PAULA $100/$500 Fake ID's Public Intox OWl License Holders Problems for community · Labor contracts Arbitration Compare with public agencies only Compare other cities our size · No Smoking ordinance Home Rule · Home Rule Council Work Session December 14, 2004 Page 2 After discussion the following deletions were made: · Hotel tax - raise cap -- community choice in use · Condo fees Homestead Residential Owner occupied No grandfathering 2® home · Propedytax code Minimum rollback guarantee · Penalties (fines) for alcohol violations - talk with ICPD AmD Paper PAULA $100/$500 Fake ID's Public Intox OWl License Holders Problems for community · Labor contracts Arbitration Compare with public agencies only Compare other cities our size · No Smoking ordinance ----Hemeq~ule Council Member Bailey suggesting grouping them into three categories: Revenues; Controlling Expenses; and Community Issues. City Manager Atkins suggested presentation at the Saturday Chamber legislator sessions. Majority of Council indicated an interest in scheduling a meeting with area legislators to present their priorities. City Atty. Dilkes will prepare a memo listing penalties for alcohol offenses, and get input from Police Department what they see as the issues, other than PAULA's. STAFF ACTION: City Manager to prepare a letter for Mayor Lehman review. Meeting adjourned 9:05 AM.