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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 1, 2005
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 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,
Knoche. Absent: None. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-03, Side 2; Tape 05-07,
Side 2.
The Mayor proclaimed: Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Day- February 14, Gary
Strank, Volunteer Program Manager accepted; Rotary International Month - February 2005.
Presidents of the four local clubs accepted: Steve Hedlund, Iowa Noon Club; Nancy Pacha,
Iowa City AM Club; Jeff Koeppel, Coralville Nodh Corridor Club; and Kurt Kastendick, Iowa
City Downtown Club
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Robert Lucas
Elementary students: Kaitlyn Collingwood, Sarah Mitchell.
Moved by Bailey, 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 6, Special Council Work Session; January 10, Special Council
Work Session; January 11, Special Council Work Session; January 18, Special
Council Work Session; January 18, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Iowa City
Board of Adjustment - December 8, 2004; Historic Preservation Commission -
December 9, 2004; Charter Review Commission - January 6, 2005; Airport
Commission - December 9, 2004; Senior Center Commission - December 21,2004;
Human Rights Commission - November 23, 2004; Housing & Community
Development Commission - November 18, 2004.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for Grimoore, Inc., dba Speakeasy, 171 Highway 1 W.
Outdoor Service Area for Grimoore, Inc., dba Speakeasy, 171 Highway 1 W.
Special Class C Liquor License for Sylvia Venuto dba Venuto's World Bistro, 115 E.
College St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for R.T. Grunt's, Inc., dba R.T.'s, 826 S.
Clinton St.; Outdoor Service Area for R.T. Grunt's, Inc., dba R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St.;
Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht Club, LLC, dba Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S.
Linn St, #10; Class C Liquor License for Mike & Marty Enterprises, Inc., dba Quinton's
Bar & Deli, 215 E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Brother's of Iowa City,
Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for
Brother's of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St. RES. 05-
40, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to R.T. Grunt's, Inc., dba RT.'s, 826 S. Clinton St.;
Brother's of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.;
Grimoore, Inc., dba Speakeasy, 171 Highway 1 W.;Class C Liquor License for Motif,
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Ltd., dba Bo-James, 118 E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City
Westside Cafe, Inc., dba Bob's Your Uncle, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 05-41, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME AT 2311 NEVADA AVENUE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM
TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 15, 2005. RES. 05-
42, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING on February 15 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE MEADOW STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND DOVER STREET
DRAINAGE BASIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT [BROS-3715(626)--8J-52],
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION. RES. 05-43, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING on February 15 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENTS-
WATER MAIN RELOCATION 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. 05-44 SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING on February 15 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DUBUQUE
STREET/FOSTER ROAD INTER~ECTION IMPROVEMENT 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. 05-45, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING on February 15 TO DISCUSS THE
PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1,2005
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006, THE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AND
ALSO THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH
FISCAL YEAR 2009. RES. 05-46 FIXING DATE (February 15) FOR A MEETING ON
THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF $5,335,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 05-47, FIXING
DATE (February 15) FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE
OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A
GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 05-48 FIXING DATE (February 15) FOR A MEETING ON
THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $670,000 OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FORA GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 05-49, FIXING
DATE (February 15) FORA MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE
OF NOT TO EXCEED $510,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A
GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 05-50, FIXING DATE (February 15) FOR A MEETING ON
THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $470,000 OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 05-51, FIXING
DATE (February 15) FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE
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OF NOT TO EXCEED $220,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A
GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE THEREOF.
Resolutions: RES. 05-52, ACCEPTING THE IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN FY2006-2010. RES. 05-53, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD EXTENSION PROJECT. RES.
05-54, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER,
WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LINDEMANN
SUBDIVISION - PART THREE, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN
FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 05-55, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR 4120 ROHRET ROAD. RES.
05-56, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BENTON HILL
PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. RES. 05-57, ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR
DUPLICATE OR TRANSFER OF A CEMETERY DEED. RES. 05-58, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER MOKA JAVA L.L.C. AND IOWA
CITY COFFEE CO. d/b/a JAVA HOUSE FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~. RES. 05-59,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNERS HELEN AND WILLIAM
BYINGTON, AND LITTLE DONKEYS INC., d/b/a PANCHERO'S MEXICAN GRILL,
FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. RES. 05-60 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
LANDOWNER LUBIN TRUST, AND MOTIF, LTD. d/ba BO-JAMES FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFI~. RES. 05-61, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY USE
OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER
BILL MILHALOPOULAS, AND ATLAS WORLD GRILL INC., d/b/a ATLAS WORLD
GRILL, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. RES. 05-62, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, LANDOWNER 120 BUILDING CO. L.L.P., AND VlTO'S OF IOWA CITY, INC.
d/b/a VlTO'S, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding moving NO
PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign at the intersection of Oakcrest Street and George
Street 40 feet to the south; Anne Hesse and Janet Maas regarding Project GREEN's
Investment in the Iowa City Community; Andrew Brobston regarding Handling of
Water Main Breaks [Staff response included]; Scott/Court Traffic Signal letters from
Michael Barron, Michelle Cook, Lisa Dutchik, Rockne and Susan Foreman, Ray
Galbreth, Chris Glenn, Douglas and Deanna Green, Jim Griffin, Colleen A. Hogan,
Lisa and Timothy Hunter, Maggie P. Winegarden, Patty Yeater, Steve Yeater; Nate
Steele regarding Building Height Restrictions; Joseph Manuel regarding Social
Security; Joseph Manuel regarding Out of Iraq Now; Gilbert-Linn letters from Don and
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Dorothy Fowles, John Kammermeyer, John Logan, Mary Ellen Chudacek, Howard
Carroll, Pat Fisher, Tom Conway; Mark Patton and Mande Butler regarding Ribbon
Cutting for the new Habitat for Humanity ReStore; Samuel McCormick regarding
Discussion and Public Hearings [Staff response included].
The Mayor noted public hearings being set, and the acceptance of the Airport Five Year
Strategic Plan. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Anne Hesse, Project Green Steering Committee, provided a summary for Project
Green's activities. Senior Center Commission Member Sarah Maiers updated Council on
activities at the Center. Jason Shore, University of Iowa Student Government (UISG) Vice-
President presented a proposal for a non-voting members of City Council. Moved by
Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The following individuals
appeared in support of the proposal: Mark Kresowick, 2 Crestwood Circle and Ryan
Thompto, 625 S. Clinton.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for February 15
on an ordinance to rezone approximately 25.67-acres by amending a Planned Development
Housing Overlay - Low Density Single Family Residential (OPDH-5) plan in order to allow
additional zero-lot line dwellings for property located on Wintergreen Drive (Village Green
Part XXIII and XXIV). 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance 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, be given first vote. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to revise
the land use map for the (Davis) Southwest District Plan. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-63, AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REVISE THE LAND USE MAP FOR THE SOUTHWEST
DISTRICT PLAN (Davis). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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 vote. The following individuals appeared: Julie McNalley, 317 Fairchild St.; Susan
Futrell, 311 Fairchild St.; Jim Buxton; Hank Paulson; Historic Preservation Commission Chair
Michael Maharry; William Lake, owner of 404 and 404 1/2 E. Davenport St.; Shelley
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McCafferty. The Mayor declared the ordinance defeated (needing six votes), 4/3, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Bailey, Champion, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays:
Lehman, O'Donnell, Elliott. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, to accept
correspondence from Amelia Baum and Michael Singer (2), Benjamin & Carolyn Barrientes,
K. Burford, Helen Burford, Glenn Ehristine, Carole Eldeen, Rixa Ann Spencer Freeze, Mike
Haverkamp, Garry Klein, Teresa Mangum, Michael Maharry, Jan Olive Nash, Sarah Buss
Paulson & Henry Paulson (2), Bonnie Penno, Ralph Ramer, Claire Sponsler (2), Jean
Walker, Sasha & John Freyer, Tim Weitzel, Michael & Geri Garvey, Shannon Bradshaw (2),
Tina Miller Woodsmall, Meredith Sewell, Joni Kinsey, Joy Smith & David Rust, Marc Light,
Jeff Porter, Barbara Buss, Judith Pascoe, Jay Semel, Perry Howell, Nancy Hauserman,
Walter Maierhofer, Becky Thoms, Victoria Walton & Wally Piahutnik (2), Pam Michaud,
Dennis Kowalski, Patricia Ephgrave, Dennis Mitchell, Katherine Johnson, Elise Acosta, Jane
Bradbury, Linda McGuire, Krista Goldberry, Will Jennings and Susan Futrell, Jill Gaulding,
Jackie Briggs, Tom McNalley, Elena Gavruseva, Erin Buzuvis, Nicholas Johnson, William
Buss, Lea VanderVelde, Jan Palmer, Cecile Kuenzli, Judith and Bill Klink, Julie McNalley,
and Jim Buxton for Hodge Construction Company. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-64, APPROVING
FINAL PLAT OF SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS PART 1, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications and estimate
of cost for the construction of the Mormon Trek Boulevard Extension - Box Culvert project,
and directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-65, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
MORMON TREK BOULEVARD EXTENSION - BOX CULVERT PROJECT, AND
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR 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 approving an amendment to 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 the disposition of said property in accordance therewith.
No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 05-66, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO 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 THE DISPOSITION OF SAID PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending the Iowa City
Charter, Chapter 1 (Definitions) and Sections 2.03 (Eligibility), 2.05 (Compensation), 2.11
(Council Action), 2.12 (Prohibitions), 3.01 (Nomination), 3.02 (Primary Election), 4.03
(Absence; Disability of City Manager), 4.04 (Duties of City Manager), 5.02 (Appointment;
Removal), 5.03 (Rules), 6.02 (Disclosure of Contributions and Expenditures), 6.03
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(Definition), 6.04 (Violations), 7.01 (General Provisions), 7.02 (Commencement of
Proceedings; Affidavit), 7.03 (Petitions; Revocation of Signatures), 7.04 (Procedure after
Filing), 7.05 (Action on Petitions), 7.06 (Results of Election), 8.01 (Charter Amendments), and
8.02 (Charter Review Commission) as recommended by the Charter Review Commission, be
given first vote. Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut St., appeared. Moved by Bailey, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Garry Klein. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-67, DELEGATING
RESPONSIBILITY TO PARTICULAR PERSONS HOLDING SPECIFIED POSITIONS TO
IMPLEMENT THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 22, IOWA'S PUBLIC RECORDS
STATUTE, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 04-160. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-68, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GRAND AVE AND
MELROSE AVE PCC PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECT (STP-U-3715(627)-70--52) to
Metro Pavers, Inc. for $ 429,585.97. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to February 15 a resolution
recommending the award of a contract by Johnson County for construction of the South
Gilbert Street Improvements - Napoleon Lane to City Limits. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-69, AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA REGARDING CERTAIN ROAD MAINTENANCE
PURPOSES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to February 15 a resolution
authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a listing agreement with Harry R.
Wolf of NAI Iowa Realty Commercial to list for leasing purposes commercial space within the
Court Street Transportation Center. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on boards and commissions:
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006; 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; Parks and Recreation Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending January 1,2008; Telecommunications Commission to fill 3-year terms
March 13, 2005 - March 13, 2008. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
February 23, 2005.
Council Member Elliot[ encouraged Council to schedule a joint meeting with the
Historic Preservation Commission; requested that Council ask the Deer Task Force to
immediately begin discussion of the next deer kill and consider bow hunting and local
sharpshooting; stated he was very impressed with the tour the Economic Development
Committee took at the Lear Corporation.
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Council Member Vanderhoef thanked Project Green for their efforts and stated her
appreciation for their dedication.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn echoed is appreciation for Project Green work; and
congratulated eight grader Gabe Mede on recently winning a national trumpet competition.
Council Member Bailey thanked the Northside Neighborhood Association for the work
and the involvement of neighborhoods and citizens to make Iowa City a better place.
Mayor Lehman repeated comments on the Lear Corporation tour and the impressive
facility; noted he would not be at the February 14 and 15 Council meetings as he will be in
Washington DC with representatives from Cedar Rapids and the Chamber to discuss the
needs of the communities within the corridor with Congressional representatives.
In response to Council Member Champion, the City decided to retain the work session
meeting date of February 14.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to adjourn meeting at 8:30 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0 a~ers pr~t./~
"~rn~st W. Lehman, Mayor
I(/la~m K. Karr, City Clerk
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RANDUM
Date: January 6, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Budget Work Session, January 6, 2005, 8:45 AM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, O'Malley, Hefting, Karr, Lewis, Mansfield, Rocca
Tapes: 05-01, Side 2; 05-04, Both Sides; 05-05, Both Sides; 05-06, Both Sides.
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
BUDGET OVERVIEW
City Manager Atkins noted the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report distributed that
morning; copies of overheads to be presented; and copies of the power point presentation on
Capital Improvements Projects.
The City Manager presented the FY06-08 budget review, and noted the schedule for review is
until 3:30 today; 6:30 PM on Monday, January 10, with Boards and Commissions followed by
general budget discussion; and Tuesday, January 11, noon until 7:00 PM. Copies were
distributed and used as overheads:
1. Budget Issues 06-07-08
2. Property Values
3. Budget Pages 16 & 17 taxable values
4. Rollback- Recent History
5. Rollback History
6. Budget Pages 18 and 19 Levies
7. Estimate Property Tax Levy on $100,000 Residential Valuation
8. Budget Pages 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 105, 106,
9. Budget Page 107 - Airport
10. Budget Page 109 - Refuse Collection
11. Refuse & Recycling Rate History
12. Budget Page 112 - Stormwater Management
13. Budget Page 113, 114 - Parking and Parking Debt Service
STAFF WILL REPORT BACK:
· on how big a jump would have been taken in employee pension costs if some not taken
from the Road Use tax as proposed
· reasoning for setting maximum of 8 hours for ramp parking
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Asst. City Manager Helling, Dire Chief Rocca, Finance Director O'Malley, and Budget Analyst
Mansfield present for discussion.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS
Handouts distributed:
Capital Improvement Program Summary FY2005-2009
Capital Improvement Program Summary FY2005-2009 (showing primary funding source)
Capital Improvement Program Summary FY2005-2009 (slated completion dates in FY2005)
Capital Improvement Program Power Point Presentation
Capital Improvement Project Maps/Locations 05-06-07-08-09
Recommended Funded Proiects
Department representatives appeared for discussion of the projects.
PROJECT NAME STAFF
Benton Hill Park Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood
Camp Cardinal Road Asst. PCD Dir. Davidson &
PCD Dir. Franklin
Court Street Transportation Center Asst. PCD Dir. Davidson
Dodge Street Reconstruction City Engr. Knoche &
Asst. PCD Dir. Davidson
Dubuque Street & Foster Rd. Intersection City Engr. Knoche
Economic Development City Manager Atkins &
Finance Dir. O'Malley
Emergency Communication Radio System City Manager Atkins
Fire Apparatus & Fire Station # 4 City Manager Atkins &
Fire Chief Rocca
Gilbert St/Hwy 6: Dual Left Turn Lanes Asst. PCD Dir. Davidson
Grant Wood Gymnasium Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood
Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship City Manager Atkins
Hwy. 6 Improvements - Lakeside to 420th City Engr. Knoche &
Asst. PCD Dir. Davidson
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Landfill Cell Public Works Dir. Fosse
Lower West Branch Road PCD Dir. Franklin
McCollister Blvd. Asst. PCD Dir. Davidson &
City Engr. Knoche
Meadow Street Bridge and Trail Connection Public Works Dir. Fosse
Melrose-Grand Road Improvements Asst. PCD Dir. Davidson
Mercer Park-Ball Diamond Improvements Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood &
Public Works Dir. Fosse
Missing Link Trail Asst. PCD Dir. Davidson
Mormon Trek Boulevard Ext.(Hwy. 1 to Hwy. 921) City Engr. Knoche
Mormon Trek-Walden Square Signalization Asst. PCD Dir. Davidson
Old Bus Depot Land Acquisition City Manager Atkins &
Finance Dir. O'Malley
Parking Garage Maintenance Public Works Dir. Fosse
Park Shelters Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood
Peninsula Parkland Entry Road and Lot Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood
Riverbank Stabilization Project City Engr. Knoche
Runway Extension Asst. PCD Dir. Davidson
Sand Road (Gilbert St. South) City Engr. Knoche
Sand Lake Recreational Area City Manager Atkins &
Asst. PCD Dir. Davidson
Scott Boulevard/Court St. Signalization Asst. PCD Dir. Davidson
Soccer Park Improvements Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood
South Grand Avenue Project City Engr. Knoche
South Sycamore Trunk Sewer Extension City Engr. Knoche
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Stormwater Permitting Public Works Dir. Fosse
Sycamore St. Improvements-Burns to City Limits City Engr. Knoche
Targeted Area Housing Rehab PCD Dir. Franklin
Transit Bus Replacements Asst. PCD Dir. Davidson
Transit Capital Outlay - 21 cameras Asst. PCD Dir. Davidson
Water Distribution Building Public Works Dir. Fosse
Waterworks Prairie Park Development Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood
Unfunded Projects discussion noted in Flip Chart # 1 attached, and will be scheduled for further
discussion at the 1/11 budget session. (Note: Mayor Pro tern Wilburn left the table during
discussion of Human Services funding.)
SCHEDULE
The City Manager reminded Council of their next meeting on the budget:
Monday, January 10
6:30 PM - Boards and Commissions
7:30 PM - General budget discussion continues
Meeting adjourned 2:30 PM.
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(FLIP CHART # 1) BUDGET '06
Max charge - parking
Economic Development - ClP - accumulate land
Ownership of units Peninsula
Grade Separation - First Avenue
First and Mall
Crossing Hwy. 6
Sidewalk - Rochester & Rita Lyn missing
River Trail to McCollister Napoleon
Gilbert St. north of Hwy. 6
West Side - Recreational Needs City - National Guard
Festival Stage - restroom (# 90)
List of smaller P & R Projects - fund raisers/Corporate sponsors
Public Art - P & R Projects
Alley
Downtown Clean up
Alcohol Advisory Board
Other cities - RU tax usage
Pay ranges (# 40)
N. Dubuque landscaping (# 24)
Dubuque and Church
Hwy. 1 Sidewalk (#58)
Ruppert to Riverside
Human Service Funding - City Council sooner
Date: January 10, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Budget Work Session, January 10, 2005, 6:35 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, O'Malley, Karr, Craig, Kopping
Tapes: 05-08, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
BOARD AND COMMISSION BUDGET REQUESTS
Senior Center Commission - Chair Jay Honohan; Coordinator Kopping
Library Board - Chair David VanDusseldorp; Finance Director O'Malley
Airport Commission - Chair Randy Hartwig
Parks and Recreation Commission - Chair Craig Gustaveson; Director Trueblood
BUDGET OVERVIEW
Due to deteriorating weather conditions Council adjourned to noon on Tuesday, January 11.
Meeting adjourned 7:45 PM.
Date: January 24, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Budget Work Session, January 11,2005, noon in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, O'Malley, Karr, Lewis, Herting, Rocca
Tapes: 05-09 & 05-10, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
FIRE INSPECTOR
Fire Chief Rocca and City Manager Atkins present for discussion.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare detailed memo of current operations and proposed position;
discuss duties of HIS inspector and this position and report back to Council. (Atkins)
BUDGET OVERVIEW
The City Manager stated he had prepared a list of outstanding items identified in previous
budget discussion (flip chad # 1 Bold Face), and would go through each one and add additional
information (regular type) to the list as a result of today's discussion.
Grade Separation - prepare project with sketch and issues and schedule for work session
Alleys - clean up a priority, also parking and loading zone issues, general downtown discussion
Rtl tax usage - 5% of annual allocation will be used of payment of employee benefits
Hwy. I Sidewalk / Riverside / Ruppert - Do some sketches
Human Service Funding - (Wilburn left the table for discussion due to a conflict of interest.)
See Flip Chart # 3) Council agreed to set aside $433,954 with specific allocations to the
agencies at a later date.
Community Events - (Wilburn returned to the table.) Council agreed to the amounts as
presented.
Council Work Session
Januaw 11,2005
Page 2
Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) - Bailey noted her handouts distributed (Aid to Agencies
FY2006 and Economic Development Initiative Increase Funding to CVB.) Majority agreed to
new distribution policy for hotel motel tax revenue as follows:
47.5% - Police
25 % - CVB
27.5% - Parks & Rec.
Other Budqet Discussion:
Elliott suggested the City Manager look into a plan incorporating bonuses as a part of merit
increases, not to increase the overall budget. There was a not a majority of Council interested
in pursing the idea.
O'Donnell suggested adding a half time employee to the Parks & Rec. Department.
Elliott and Vanderhoef raised concerns regarding Library costs.
STAFF ACTION: Summary memo from City Manager in January 20 information packet.
Meeting adjourned 3:15 PM.
Council Work Session
Januaw 11,2005
Page 3
(FLIP CHART# 1)
* Fire Inspector
Economic Development
accumulate $
spec. bldg./land
Grade Separation
1st AveRue
1st and Mall
Sidewalk - Rochester Area With bridge
River Trail
Napoleon Area
South of Napoleon Park
McCollister
Part of project
Gilbert St. north of Hwy. 6
Intersection
To work session
West Side - Recreational Needs
National Guard
Letter of support
Rec. needs
Terry Trueblood see National Guard
Discuss facility impact
City Park - Festival Stage
restroom / shelter
fund raising
sidewalks to lot
List of smaller Parks & Rec. Projects
fund raisers
Corporate sponsors
Public Art
P & R Projects
Council Work Session
January 11, 2005
Page 4
(FLIP CHART # 1 ~ CONTINUED)
Alleys
Work session
bikeways
Downtown Clean up
Alcohol Advisory Board
Work session
Other cities - RU tax usage (see flip chart # 2)
N. Dubuque landscaping
Dress up median IDOT
Dubuque and Church
Unfunded
Kirkwood "thing"
Check with U of I bus lane
Hwy. 1 Sidewalk
Riverside - Ruppert
Look over
Human Service Funding
(FLIP CHART # 2)
17.652 $520,000
+ .13 1/2 1/2 RU
17.18 Benefit Levy
(FLIP CHART # 3)
$10,000 Human Service Budget
$15,000 Reserves
Date: January 18, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 18, 2005, 6:15 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin
Tapes: 05-11, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
1-80 LAND USE PLANNING AREA
PCD Director Franklin presented information. Council agreed to retain area as currently zoned
and is designated for office research park use.
STAFF ACTION: Memo in January 20 information packet. (Franklin)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. SE'I-rING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 1, ON AN AMENDMENT TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REVISE THE LAND USE MAP FOR THE SOUTHWEST
DISTRICT PLAN.
B. 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 (SAC/RS-8)
ZONE AND A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR OLDE
TOWNE VILLAGE. (REZ04-00005)
Public hearing should be continued and ordinance deferred to February 1 Council meeting due
to a publication error.
C. 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. (CZ04-00002)
Council Work Session
January 18, 2005
Page 2
D. RESOLUTION SEVERING APPROXIMATELY 194 ACRES OF TERRITORY FROM THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
AGENDAITEMS
1. (Agenda Item # 12 - Resolution authorizing the Historic Preservation Commission ....
application ... Historic Resource Development Program (HRDP) Grant ... updating the 1992
Iowa City Historic Preservation Plan.) City Atty. Dilkes and PCD Director Franklin responded to
questions.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - No applicants; readvertise
Board of Adjustment - Ned Wood
Historic Preservation Commission - Richard Carlson
COUNCIL TIME
None
IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITIES FOR DISCUSSION
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 6:54 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 - 1/18/05
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hail. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
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 and seconded to accept
the recommendations. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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: 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 Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Avenue; Outdoor Service Area for
Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Avenue; Class B Liquor License for Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S.
Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.; Class
E Liquor License for Cub Foods, 655 Hwy 1 West; Class C Beer Permit for Petro-N-
Provisions, 2 Escort Lane; RES. 05-17, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to 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.
Official Actions
January 18, 2005
Page 2
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(~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 SIGNAGE 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
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
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.
Official Actions
January 18, 2005
Page 3
Senior Center Commissioner Charity Rowley updated Council on the activities at the
Center.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for February 1, on an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan to revise the land use map for the Southwest District Plan. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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.
Moved and seconded to continue the public hearing to February 1. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-29, SEVERING APPROXIMATELY 194
ACRES OF TERRITORY FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
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).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-30, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY'S AMENDED PUBLIC HOUSING ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED
OCCUPANCY POLICY (ACOP).
A public hearing was held on a resolution to adopt the Iowa City Housing Authority's
Amended Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-31, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY'S AMENDED HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV) ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN.
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 and seconded 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).
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. 05-
4150, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 99-3879, PROVIDING THAT GENERAL PROPERTY
TAXES LEVIED AND COLLECTED EACH YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN
Official Actions
January 18, 2005
Page 4
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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that
the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-37, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-39, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 05-9,
WHICH APPROVED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR 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 FOR BIDS
AND FIXED TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved and seconded 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.
Official Actions
January 18, 2005
Page 5
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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 7:45 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 ,
Subm~icatio'n - 1/26/05.
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 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
Complete Description
January 18, 2005
Page 2
1 West; Class C Beer Permit for JG Robins, Inc., dba Petro-N-Provisions, 2 Escor[
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 TIlE 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(~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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January 18, 2005
Page 3
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: Elliott. 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 FOR 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 FOR 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 Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk