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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 18, 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,
Franklin, Spitz, Johnson, Widmer, Rackis, Winkelhake. Council minutes tape recorded on
Tape 05-02, Side 2.
The Mayor proclaimed Women's Right to Choose Day - January 22, 2005. Karen
Kubby, Executive Director of Emma Goldman accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Horace Mann
Elementary students: Felix Mulligan, Sophie Neems, Stephanie Reyes, Magill Schumm.
The Mayor and Lee family representative Rick Lee, presented the Richard W. "Dick"
Lee Award to Officer Kevin Prestegard. William F. Sueppel, Chair of the Charter Review
Commission presented their recommendations to Council. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded
by Vanderhoef, to accept the recommendations. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council directed staff to prepare an
ordinance incorporating the recommended changes for Council review, and prepare the
"Citizen's Guide" that was noted in the report.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, 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: January 3, Regular Council Work Session; January 4, Regular Council
Formal Official and Complete; January 6, Special Council Formal Official and
Complete; January 10, Special Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Charter
Review Commission - December 8, 2004; Charter Review Commission - December
13, 2004; Parks and Recreation Commission - November 10, 2004; Senior Center
Commission - November 16, 2004; Board of Appeals - December 6, 2004; Board of
Adjustment - November 10, 2004; Planning and Zoning Commission - December 2,
2004; Planning and Zoning Commission - December 16, 2004; Historic Preservation
Commission - November 10, 2004; Historic Preservation Commission - November 18,
2004.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa
Avenue; Outdoor Service Area for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa
Avenue; Class B Liquor License for MIP Lessee, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S.
Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for MIP Lessee, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210
S. Dubuque St.; Class E Liquor License for Supervalu, Inc., dba Cub Foods, 855 Hwy
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1 West; Class C Beer Permit for JG Robins, Inc., dba Petro-N-Provisions, 2 Escort
Lane; RES. 05-17, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to MIP Lessee, LP, dba Sheraton
Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.
Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $7,501,289.06 for the period
of November 1 through November 30, 2004 as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit; approve disbursements in the amount of $14,090,957.26 for the
period of December 1 through December 31,2004 as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 05-18, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for
February 1,2005 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK
BOULEVARD EXTENSION - BOX CULVERT 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. 05-19, INTENT
TO AMEND A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1-C IN TOWER
PLACE AND PARKING, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 1,
2005.
Resolutions: RES. 05-20, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3416 SHAMROCK DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 05-21, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING THREE MORTGAGES FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1400 BROOKWOOD DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 05-22, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING AN AGREEMENT, A
PROMISSORY NOTE AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 613
RONALDS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 05-23, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE WILLOW CREEK INTERCEPTOR AND LATERAL SEWERS PROJECT.
RES. 05-24, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE NATIONAL GUARD SITE, AND DECLARING THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 05-25,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
FOR PINE RIDGE ADDITION. RES. 05-26, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF REAL ESTATE
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT 20 LONGFELLOW MANOR,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 05-27, APPROVING EXTERIOR FA(j:;ADE
IMPROVEMENTS AND SlGNAGE ON THE CLINTON STREET FRONTAGE OF OLD
CAPITOL TOWN CENTER BETWEEN COLLEGE AND WASHINGTON STREETS.
RES. 05-28, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE SlGNAGE FOR "OSCO DRUG" ON
OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER AT 201 S. CLINTON STREET.
Correspondence: Anna Gay regarding Oak Tree; Mormon Trek Traffic Signal
letters from Deanne Mirr [Staff response included], Peggy Wilkinson; Saif regarding
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Employment Opportunity [Staff response included]; Molly Ramer regarding Historic
District; Oscar C. Beasley regarding First Avenue Railroad Crossing [Staff response
included]; Court/Scott Street Signal letters from Becky Calacci, [Staff response
included] Mary Ellen Hein, Kristin Monroe-Pei and Dick Pei, Ellen Oltmanns, Sue
Ward; Melissa Palaschak regarding Iowa City School District [Staff response included];
Jeff Kaufmann regarding January 29 Council Meeting; Jim Griffin regarding Wireless
Information
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Kevin Digmann, Old Capital Town Center, appeared and requested
review of the design review process regarding minor changes to the exterior of a building to
allow for staff review to expedite the process for renovations. Council requested the item be
scheduled for an upcoming work session.
Senior Center Commissioner Charity Rowley updated Council on the activities at the
Center.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for February 1, on
an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to revise the land use map for the (Davis)
Southwest District Plan. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance by
changing the zoning designation from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to
Sensitive Areas Overlay/Medium Density Single-Family Residential (SAO/RS-8) Zone and a
Preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan for Olde Towne Village. No one appeared.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by Vanderhoef, to continue the public hearing to February 1. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to February 1 the first vote on
ordinance amending the zoning ordinance by changing the zoning designation from Medium
Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to Sensitive Areas Overlay/Medium Density Single-
Family Residential (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 Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to send a letter to the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors recommending approval of a rezoning from County A2, resort to County
RS, Suburban Residential, for a 3.25 acre property located east of Sand Road and south of
Sycamore Street, The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-29, SEVERING
APPROXIMATELY 194 ACRES OF TERRITORY FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to adopt the Iowa City Housing Authority's
Amended Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP). No one
appeared.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-30, TO ADOPT
THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S AMENDED PUBLIC HOUSING ADMISSIONS
AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY POLICY (ACOP). 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 to adopt the Iowa City Housing Authority's
Amended Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-31, TO ADOPT THE
IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S AMENDED HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV)
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications 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). Jean Walker, 335 Lucon Dr., stated the
Melrose Avenue Neighborhood Association is grateful for the survey and the opportunity for
input.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 05-32, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS 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). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the 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. 05-4150, 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 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 O'Donnell, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-33, AUTHORIZING THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR A HISTORIC
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (HRDP) GRANT TO OBTAIN FUNDS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF UPDATING THE 1992 IOWA CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN. The
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Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey. Nays: EIliott. Absent: None.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-34, APPROVING THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR DISPLAY OF A
SCULPTURE ON THE IOWA'S SCULPTOR'S SHOWCASE. 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. 05-35, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD
EXTENSION - BOX CULVERT PROJECT STP-U-3715(629)--70-52. Civil Engr. Spitz
present for discussion. 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. 05-36, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EXTENSION OF THE
AGREEMENT WITH IOWA REALTY COMMERCIAL TO SELL AND LEASE PROPERTY IN
THE AVIATION COMMERCE PARK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 05-37, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A REWORK AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND KNUTSON CONSTRUCTION SERVICES REGARDING
THE REPAIRS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ARCHITECTURAL PRECAST
PANELS AT THE IOWA CITY WATER TREATMENT PLANT. 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. 05-38, PROVIDING
NOTICE THAT AT LEAST NINETY-FIVE PERCENT (95%) OF THE WORK UNDER THE
CONTRACT FOR THE IOWA CITY WATER FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT HAS
BEEN COMPLETED AND THAT THE CITY INTENDS TO RELEASE FUNDS RETAINED
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 573, CODE OF IOWA. 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. 05-39, REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 05-9, WHICH APPROVED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOP, THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY
WATER TREATMENT PLANT ARCHITECTURAL PRECAST REPAIRS PROJECT,
ESTABLISHED AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY, DIRECTED THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOP, BIDS AND FIXED TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to make the following appointments:
Ned Wood, 1016 E. College St., to the Board of Adjustment to fill a five-year term January 1,
2005 - January 1, 2010; Richard Carlson, 2416 Petsel Place #2, to the Historic Preservation
Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 2007. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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The Mayor noted the vacancy on the Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an
unexpired term ending December 31,2006, 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 current vacancies: Civil Service Commission to fill a 4-year term
April 4, 2005 - April 6, 2009; Historic Preservation Commission to fill three vacancies (One
Longfellow District Representative) to fill 3-year terms March 29, 2005 - March 29, 2008;
Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill 3-year terms March 13, 2005 -
March 13, 2008. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 23,
2005.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy on the Parks and Recreation
Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1,2008. Due to a publication error, the
deadline is being extended. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
February 23, 2005.
Council Member Elliott stated he listened to the rebroadcast of Martin Luther King's "1
Have A Dream" speech, noting it was very emotional for him in 1963 and again listening to
the orator.
Council Member O'Donnell said City street crews had done an incredible job with the
snow and ice removal.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted her appreciation for the refuse crews for the
recycling efforts.
Mayor Pro tern Wilburn encouraged participation in the number of marking Martin
Luther King Jr.'s holiday and Black History Month.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn meeting at 7:45 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all C,¢~ncil Members present.
'~r-n~s-t'W. Lehmar~, Mayor
Man'i'an K. Karr, City Clerk
Date: January 3, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 3, 2005, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin
Tapes: 05-01, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. SETTING 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. (REZ04-00005)
Franklin corrected the type in the public hearing date to January 18 (and not January 4).
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 GILBERT-LINN STREET HISTORIC
DISTRICT. (DEFERRED FROM 1217104) (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
Franklin reported that the Planning & Zoning Commission had declined a consultant, and the
Historic Preservation Commission has requested deferral to February 1.
C. ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING
(OPDH-5) PLAN FOR VILLAGE GREEN PART XX (REZ04-00014) (PASS AND ADOPT)
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda Items # 7 ... public hearing and resolution .... Northgate Corporate Park .... And
Item # 8 .... Ordinance .... Urban Renewal Development Project) In response to Council
Member Vanderhoef, PCD Director Franklin stated this was not an extension of the Park
necessarily but rather extension of the Urban Renewal Plan. Franklin stated that agricultural
consents needed to be signed prior to consideration of the resolution, and she hoped that
could be accomplished prior to Tuesday formal meeting. Majority of Council agreed to
schedule discussion at a future work session on development in the area.
2. (Agenda Item # 10 - resolution establishing ...amount of bond ... Airport Commission) In
response to Council Member O'Donnell, the City Manager stated that State law requires
each member be bonded but does not set the amount.
3. (Agenda Item # 5 - resolution approving plans, specifications ... Water Treatment Plant ...
precast repairs .... ) In response to Mayor Lehman, City Manager Atkins stated that water
loss reserves were actually water damage reserves.
4. (Agenda Item # 13 - resolution approving and authorizing ... agreement for private
redevelopment ... Brian DeCoster) City Manager Atkins and PCD Director Franklin clarified
100% abatement for seven years with a cap of $42,000, and is calculated on new value
added.
5. (Consent Calendar Item # 2e(1) - resolution ... eastern Iowa .... Lab enforcement mutual aid
agreement .... 28E agreement ... various eastern Iowa law enforcement) The City Manager
and City Attorney responded to questions regarding Iowa City's representation on the
Advisory Board, and will report back on representation.
6. (Agenda Item # 12- resolution ... Union Bus Depot property ... addendum to lease ...) In
response to Council Member Vanderhoef, the City Manager confirmed the lease was being
extended on a month to month basis until they move to the new transportation center.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
None
City Clerk Karr noted the addition of a vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Commission.
COUNCIL TIME
1. (Item # 4b - Gilbert-Linn Historic District) Council Member Elliott noted the correspondence
received from James Buxton (Important Information for All Property Owners in the Historic
District) and asked that staff review for accuracy. The City Manager stated PCD staff had
done a rough review and he would clean it up and distribute.
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2. (Info Packet # IP2 of 12/23) Majority agreed to change the March 14 and 15 meetings to
March 21 and 22 as requested by Council Member Vanderhoef. A revised schedule will be
distributed.
3. Mayor Lehman stated he would be out of town for the February 14 and 15 meetings.
4. Council Member Vanderhoef asked if the Council would be willing to do a resolution in
support of the Iowa League of Cities and Counties proposals for tax reform. Mayor Lehman
suggested a letter of support rather than a resolution be considered. Majority requested the
item be scheduled for an upcoming work session, and City Manager presentation.
5. Council Member Vanderhoef stated she would like to have department directors provide a
list of goals for next year, and how they are going to measure reaching those goals. The
Mayor stated the matter should be postponed until Thursday budget session.
6. In response to Council Member Bailey, the City Manager stated Boards and Commissions
have been asked to present budget information to Council on Monday, January 10.
7. The City Clerk stated the joint meeting with Coralville, and North Liberty City Councils;
Johnson County Board of Supervisors, and the Iowa City Community School District was
originally scheduled for January 19. However, Johnson County is hosting the meeting and
has a scheduling conflict. Therefore, they are asking each body for input on rescheduling to
January 26 or early February. Majority of Council indicated a preference of January 26.
8. Council Member Champion stated she was concerned about the cost of land associated
with requests fir Iow income housing and asked staff to explore ideas that the City could use
funds to help buy land. Programs such as Affordable Dream House Program or recapturing
CDBG funds were noted. The City Manager will follow up.
9. City Clerk Kart asked Council Members to let her know if they were interested in attending
the Chamber Banquet on January 20.
10. (Agenda Item # 9 - Ordinance .... Vehicle for Hire ...color scheme) City Clerk Karr noted
that renewals for all companies is March 1, and papers are mailed in January, and
requested Council consider a special formal meeting prior to their January 6 budget session
to give final adoption to the ordinance. Council agreed.
11. City Clerk Karr noted that Iowa City will be swearing in a new police officer at 8:30 AM on
January 6 just prior to the budget work session if Council Members would like to attend.
12. Mayor Lehman stated Council has expressed an interest in trying to schedule a meeting
with area legislators to discuss priorities. Majority agreed to have staff contract legislators
and schedule a meeting for Saturday, January 22, at 9:00 AM in Harvat Hall. Staff will
report back.
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13. Mayor Pro tern Wilburn stated he will be out of town for the JCCOG meeting on the 19th and
ask Mayor Lehman to attend in his absence.
IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITIES FOR DISCUSSION (date added to list)
(No new added)
Joint meeting with Airport Commission (5/3/04)
Memo regarding approach to employee compensation issues (5/3/04)
Timeline on North Side Fire Station (5/3/04)
Downtown Alley Clean-up (5/3/04)
Funding priorities for the next budget (6/14/04)
Joint meeting with Planning and Zoning on philosophies for zoning and City Codes (6/14/04)
Meeting adjourned 7:15 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/4/05
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.
Moved and seconded 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, 1803 Boyrum St.; Class C
Liquor License for Summit, 10 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Aoeshe
Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St.; Class B Liquor License for Quality Inn & Suites,
Highlander Conference Center, 2525 N. Dodge St.; Special Class C Liquor License for
Thai Flavors, 340 E. Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit for North Dodge HandiMart,
2545 N. Dodge St.; RES. 05-1, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Quality Inn & Suites,
Highlander Conference Center, 2525 N. Dodge St. and 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 PLANS, 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
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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 SIGNAGE 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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.
Moved and seconded 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 (SAC/RS-8) Zone and a
Preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan for Olde Towne Village. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded to defer to February 1 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. Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 05-4148, APPROVING AN AMENDED PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPDH-5) PLAN FOR VILLAGE GREEN PART XX, be passed
and 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 place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-10, APPROVING 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.
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 and seconded to accept correspondence from Leo and
Deanne Fuhrmeister. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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,
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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 and seconded to amend by excluding the Fuhrmeister parcel, a little over two acres in
size. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, as amended.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded to amend ordinance by excluding the Fuhrmeister parcel of
two plus acres. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried. The Mayor declared the
motion carried on first vote of ordinance, as amended.
Moved and seconded 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, 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. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be voted on for
second consideration at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-12, ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF
BOND FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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
(EClCOG). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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
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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 and seconded to accept correspondence from Dave
Fleener. The Mayor declared the motion carried. [Staff will not publish additional notices
after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on
the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 7:23 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Matin K..Karr, City Clerk ,
Submitted fdr publication - 1/12/05.
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 - 1/6/05
Iowa City Council, special meeting, 8:40 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef. Absent: Wilburn.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 05-4149, EXCLUDING AIRPORT SHUTTLES
FROM THE COLOR SCHEME REQUIREMENTS OF VEHICLES FOR HIRE AND
CLARIFYING THE DEFINITION OF VEHICLE FOR HIRE, be passed and adopted.
Moved and Vanderhoef seconded to adjourn special meeting at 8:45 a.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subm~ted for publication- 1/12/05.
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 - 1/10/05
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m., at City Hail. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef. Absent: Wilburn.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-16, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE A MORTGAGE ON
UNIT l-A, TOWER PLACE AND PARKING, A/K/A "THE COTTAGE".
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting at 6:35 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, .c_~ C~le~ ~
Submitted for publication - 1/12/05.
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
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 tern 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 USlAM, 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,
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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 CHAPTER28E AGREEMENT
AMONG VARIOUS EASTERN IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. RES. 05-5,
APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE SIGNAGE 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.
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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 1 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, Robed 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 place 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
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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 EIliott, 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,
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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 (EClCOG). 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
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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 tem 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 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
JANUARY 6, 2005
Iowa City Council, special meeting, 8:40 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef. Absent: Wilbum. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Karr. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-03, Side 1.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 05-4149, EXCLUDING
AIRPORT SHUTTLES FROM THE COLOR SCHEME REQUIREMENTS OF VEHICLES
FOR HIRE AND CLARIFYING THE DEFINITION OF VEHICLE FOR HIRE, be passed
and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adjourn special meeting at
8:45 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
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
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
January 10, 2005
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m., at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef. Absent: Wilburn. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Karr. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-07, Side 1.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 05-16, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE A
MORTGAGE ON UNIT l-A, TOWER PLACE AND PARKING, A/K/A "THE COTTAGE".
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by EIliott, seconded by Champion, to adjourn special meeting at 6:35 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk