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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 15, 2005
Iowa City City Council Regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. Absent: Lehman. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin,
Fosse, Knoche, Lewis, O'Malley, Gannon. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-15;
Both Sides.
The Mayor Pro tem presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Hoover
Elementary students: Maggie Mahaffa, Kelsey Sheets, Carolyn Stone.
The Mayor Pro tem proclaimed: Sertoma's Freedom Week- February 13-19, 2005.
Dennis Mitchell accepted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: January 29, Special Council Work Session; January 31, Special Council Work
Session; February 1, 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). Public Library
Board of Trustees - December 16, 2004; Telecommunications Commission - December 20,
2004; Public Art Advisory Committee - December 2, 2004; Police Citizens Review Board -
December 14, 2004.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Beer Permit for Cigarette Outlet, Inc., dba Cigarette Outlet #18, 1901
Broadway #3. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for El Ranchero, Inc., dba El
Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for
Fareway Stores, Inc. dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.; Class C
Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #34, 2765 Commerce
Dr.
Setting a Public Hearing: setting a public hearing for March 1,2005 to update
and amend the Iowa City Housing Authority's Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
Administrative Plan. RES. 05-70, INTENT TO APPROVE A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND PRICE PROPERTIES FOR
APPROXIMATELY 21.76 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING WITHIN LOTS 10
THROUGH 17 OF NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION AND LOTS 2,
THROUGH 4 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION - PART
TWO, AND TO DISPOSE OF SAID PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH,
AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 1,2005. RES. 05-71, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 1, 2005 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14
ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE", CHAPTER 3, "CITY UTILITIES",
ARTICLE G, "STORMWATER COLLECTION DISCHARGE AND RUNOFF", TO
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CREATE AN ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION STORMWATER
ORDINANCE.
Resolutions: RES. 05-72, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, LANDOWNER IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST CO., AND TENANT ICBB LTD.
d/b/a IOWA CITY BROWN BOTTLE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~. RES. 05-73,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER UNIVERSITY
VIEW PARTNERS, AND TENANT TAKANAMI LLC d/b/a TAKANAMI, FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE AT 219 IOWA AVE. RES. 05-74, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER EVELYN M. OAKES AND KLDP INC. D/B/A
ONE TWENTY SIX, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~. RES. 05-75, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER MARC MOEN, AND TENANT
STARBUCKS CORPORATION d/b/a STARBUCKS COFFEE CO., FOR A SIDEWALK
CAFI~. RES. 05-76, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, MOKA
JAVA, L.L.C., AND MIKE AND MARTY ENTERPRISES, INC. D/B/A QUINTON'S BAR
AND DELI, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~. RES. 05-77, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WASHINGTON MUTUAL
BANK, FA, VERNON HILLS, ILLINOIS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1909
DELWOOD DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 05-78, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK AND
TRUST, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 410 IOWA AVENUE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 05-79, AMENDING THE PLEDGE, SERVICING AND
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE SENIOR HOUSING FACILITIES
REVENUE BOND (OAKNOLL PROJECT) SERIES 2004A. RES. 05-80,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
GRADING AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND COVENANT FOR A PORTION
OF GOVERNMENT LOT 1 EAST OF GILBERT STREET AND NORTH OF
SOUTHGATE AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding install NO
PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign at the intersection of Melrose Ave and MacBride
Road; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding removal of two DEAF CHILD
AREA signs in the 3100 block of E. Washington Street; Court and Scott Intersection
letters from Karen A. Lorenzen, Nancy Yowell; Lexington Avenue Gate letters from
Nora Lee Balmer, Gertrude MacQueen, Sandra Heistad; Historic Preservation letters
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from Lowell Brandt, Tim Holman, Dennis Kowalski; Rod Sullivan regarding
Consolidation of City and County Assessors; Jim Walters regarding Pedestrian traffic
on Burlington Street; Eric Kerchner regarding Englert Civic Theatre's Gala Grand
Opening [Staff response included]; Paul VanDorpe regarding Storm Ready [Staff
response included]; Michelle M. Swieter regarding Volunteer Opportunities; Charlie
Eastham regarding Habitat for Humanity Lot Purchase.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the
motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Glen Winekauf and Atty. Tom Gelman, representing Mercy Hospital, appeared
requesting Council direct staff to contact the State Historic Preservation Office regarding
consideration of the Gilbert Linn Historic District that was recommended by City Council in
September and that the City certify and correct the number of property owners in the district.
Majority of Council requested the item be scheduled for the next work session, and that a
letter be sent from Atty. Gelman outlining his specific request for a certified list. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from Atty. Gelman. The
Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for March 1 on
an ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Section 14-6-O Sign Regulations, to permit
electronic changeable copy signs in the Community Commercial (CC-2), Highway
Commercial (CH-l) and Intensive Commercial (C1-1) Zones. The Mayor Pro tem declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
A public hearing was held 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. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to continue public
hearing to March 1. The Mayor Pro rem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Lehman absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to defer to March 1 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. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
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. 05-4151, 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, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tern declared the motion carried. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the
ordinance adopted.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-81, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OLDE TOWNE VILLAGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution conveying a single family home located at
2311 Nevada Avenue to a public housing program tenant. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-82, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2311 NEVADA AVENUE TO A
PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman
absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Meadow Street Bridge Replacement and
Dover Street Drainage Basin Improvements project [BROS-3715(626)--8J-52], establishing
amount of bid security to accompany each bid, and directing City Clerk to publish
advertisement for bids. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-83, APPROVING
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)--SJ-52],
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, AND
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro rem declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the South Gilbert Street Improvements -
Water Main Relocation 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 Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-84, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENTS - WATER MAIN
RELOCATION 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,
6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications and estimate
of cost for the construction of the Dubuque Street/Foster Road Intersection Improvement
project [STP-U-3715(625)--70-52], and directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids
and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-85, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE DUBUQUE STREET/FOSTER ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
[STP-U-3715(625)--70-52], AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. City Engr. Knoche
present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor
Pro tern declared the resolution adopted.
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A public hearing was held 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. The City Manager
summarized presentation of the budget. The following individuals appeared: Craig
Gustaveson, Downtown Association/Friday Night Concert Series; Mark Wyatt, Safety and
Education Advocate with (BIC) Bicyclists of Iowa City and President of the Iowa Bicycle
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Coahbon; Kyle Vogel, Keystone Property Management; Garry Kle~n, 628 - 2 Ave.; y
Correia, 11 S. 7th Ave.; Keith Ruff, Conner Center; and Chris O'Hanlon, Conner Center.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Kathryn Sayre
and David Kacena. The Mayor Pro tern declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Lehman absent.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of $5,335,000 General Obligation Bonds. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-86, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $5,335,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent.
The Mayor Pro tern declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation
Bonds. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 05-87, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $670,000 General Obligation
Bonds. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-88, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $670,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman
absent. The Mayor Pro tern declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $510,000 General Obligation
Bonds. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-89, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $510,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman
absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $470,000 General Obligation
Bonds. No one appeared.
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Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-90, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $470,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $220,000 General Obligation
Bonds. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 05-91, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $220,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tern declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-92, DIRECTING THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $7,020,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, AND
APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, 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
(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 second vote. Council thanked members of the Commission and two staffers for the
work. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tern declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-93, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TWO LISTING AGREEMENTS
WITH HARRY R. WOLF OF NAI IOWA REALTY COMMERCIAL TO LIST FOR LEASING
PURPOSES COMMERCIAL SPACE WITHIN THE COURT STREET TRANSPORTATION
CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to defer to March 1 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 Pro tem declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-94, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, granting a 45-day extension to the
Police Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on
Complaint #04-02. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro
tem declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, granting a 30-day extension to the
Police Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on
Complaint #04-03. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro
tern declared the motion carried.
The Mayor Pro rem noted the current vacancies: Planning & Zoning Commission for
two vacancies to fill 5-year terms May 1, 2005 - May 1, 2010. Applications must be received
by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2005.
The Mayor Pro rem noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Brd. of
Adjustment to fill 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) for S-year terms March 29, 2005 - March
29, 2008; Parks and Recreation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending January 1,
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.
Council Member Champion requested financial status of the City parking ramps.
Mayor Pro rem Wilburn announced the 2005 Fred Mimms Golf Classic is scheduled for
June 13 at Finkbine. Proceeds will benefit youth programs of the African-American Historical
Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa in Cedar Rapids.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to adjourn meeting at 8:02 p.m. The
Mayor Pro rem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor Pro tem
Marlan K. Karr, City Clerk
Date: January 29, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Kart, City Clerk
Re: Council Legislative Work Session, January 29, 2005, 11:45 AM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef
Legislators: Sen. Dvorsky, Sen. Bolkcom, Rep. Jacoby, Rep. Lensing, Rep. Mascher,
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr
Tapes: 05-11, Side 2; 05-12, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
Mayor Lehman thank everyone for attending, and introduced City Atty. Dilkes for a presentation
on her memo "PAULA Citations and Recommended Amendments to the State Code" distributed
at the meeting.
Council discussed issued raised in their January 6, 2005 memo to Iowa City Area State
Legislative Delegation as follows:
· Hotel Tax
· Condominium Taxes
· Property Tax Code
update from Legislators on Farm Bureau and Home Builders tax reform proposal
· Penalties for Alcohol Violations
· Labor Contracts
· No Smoking
Meeting adjourned 12:40 PM.
RANDUM
Date: January 31, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 31,2005, 7:20 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
(after Conference Board Meeting)
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Davidson, O'Malley
Tapes: 05-13, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
AIRPORT COMMISSION (Consent Calendar # 4e(1))
Airport Commissioner Dan Clay presented background on the preparation and implementation
of the Five Year Strategic Plan. Commission Chair Randy Hartwig present for discussion.
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. SETTING 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 (REZ04-00017/SUB04-00017).
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)
C. AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO REVISE THE LAND USE MAP FOR THE
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT PLAN,
Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion.
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D. ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DI~N~ITY
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 AND 114105) (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
E. RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS PART 1,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB04-00031)
DESIGN REVIEW (IP3 of 1/27 Info Packet)
PCD Director Franklin outlined the proposal in the revised Development Code for a Level I
(administrative) and Level II (City Council) approval. The proposal could be amended to enable
Council review of new construction for Urban Renewal parcels and administrative review for
certain exterior alterations. Appeals for Level I review would be to the Board of Adjustment.
Majority requested a time frame for review also be included.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Franklin)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item # 12- Resolution ... recommending award ... South Gilbert Street Improvements-
Napoleon Lane to City Limits) The City Manager stated that the estimates were slightly
higher and there is a possibility of the estimates coming down.
2. (Item # 10- Resolution ... delegating responsibility to particular persons ... Chapter 22 ...
Public Records Statute ...) In response to Elliott, the City Attorney confirmed that the
resolution is being made to assure uniformity.
3. (Item # 14 - Resolution authorizing ... listing agreement ... Harry R. Wolf of NAI Iowa Realty
.... Court Street transportation Center) City Atty. Dilkes requested the item be deferred to
the February 15 meeting.
4. (Consent Calendar #4f(3)- Andrew Brobston re handling of water main breaks) Council
Member Vanderhoef noted the letter from a citizen regarding timely notification when the
water is shut off and stated a reverse 911 system would have helped the situation.
5. (Consent Calendar#4d(2) - Resolution setting public hearing ... plans, specifications ...
Meadow Street Bridge Replacement and Dover Street Drainage Basin Improvements
Project ...) In response to Vanderhoef, Asst. PCD Director Davidson said the project does
not build the trail but does accommodate the eventual building of the trail.
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6. (Item # 6D - Ordinance changing the zoning designation ...Gilbert-Linn Street Historic
District) The Mayor stated even though the public hearing had been closed it was his
intention to allow limited discussion and update. Majority agreed.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
None.
COUNCIL TIME
1. City Clerk Karr stated a number of Council Members have been receiving both hard copy
packets as well as CD's for reading weekly Council packets, and questioned if Council
Members had made a decision as to which one packet distribution they would prefer.
Council requested additional time and information on the options. Staffwill follow up.
Council Member Bailey request Council support for the 2% increase in hotel motel tax
regardless of whether it means a regional sort of cultural entity support or whether it comes
to the City. Vanderhoef noted the League had supported that proposal as well.
3. Council Member Vanderhoef reported that Rep. Mascher felt the Saturday meeting with City
Council was very useful and suggested doing it again in the middle of the legislative
session.
4. Council Member Bailey stated she would like to see monthly alcohol compliance checks for
establishments, noting the Police Department used to do that regularly but she had not
gotten them recently. City Manager will follow up.
5. Council Member Vanderhoefquestioned the status of the fire inspector contained in the
budget. The City Manager stated additional information was being prepared and by setting
the public hearing and approving the budget did not commit the Council.
6. Council Member Vanderhoef stated she was not in support of using the road use tax for the
benefit levy and noted during budget discussion. The Mayor stated their was a majority who
agreed to a maximum of five per cent.
7. Council Member Elliott requested that the idea ora combined City and County Assessor
mentioned by County Supervisor Sullivan (during the Conference Board meeting) be added
to an upcoming work session.
8. Council Member Champion reported she had been approached about the possibility of
having a non-voting student member of Council. Mayor Lehman stated a presentation will
be made at the formal meeting the next evening. City Atty. Dilkes stated she would like time
to review the proposal.
Council Work Session
January 31,2005
Page 4
IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITIES FOR DISCUSSION
Nothing new added.
Joint meeting with Airport Commission (5/3/04)
Memo regarding approach to employee compensation issues (5/3/04)
Timeline on North Side Fire Station (5/3/04)
Downtown Alley Clean-up (5/3/04)
Funding priorities for the next budget (6/14/04)
Joint meeting with Planning and Zoning on philosophies for zoning and City Codes (6/14/04)
Meeting adjourned 8:15 PM.
Council Work Session
Janua~3,2003
Page 2
D. ZO~ NG DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY
SINGLE AMILY RESIDENTIAL i-8) AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION
RESID 'IAL (RNC-12), TO MED JM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDEN IAL/HISTORIC PRESE OVERLAY (RS-8/OHP) AND
NEIGHB( CONSERVAT RESI[ PRESERVATION
OVERLAY D IILBERT-LINN STREET HISTORIC
DISTRICT. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
E. RESOLUTION PROVING IAL PLAT OF SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS PART 1,
IOWA CITY, SUB04-
DESIGN REVIEW,(IP3 of Packet)
PCD Director Franklin outlin( .~ proposal in the revised Development Code for a Level I
(administrative) and Level II 3uncil) approval. The proposal could be amended to enable
Council review of new con.' Urban Renewal parcels and administrative review for
certain exterior alterations, Level I review would be to the Board of Adjustment.
Majority requested a time for be included.
STAFF ACTION: ~d as outlined.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item # 12 - Re,, ... recommending South Gilbert Street Improvements -
Napoleon Lane Limits) The City Manager estimates were slightly
higher and the~ is a possibility of the ~g down.
2. (Item # 10 solution ... delegating responsibility to icular persons ... Chapter 22 ...
Public Statute ...) In response to Elliott, the Cil confirmed that the
resolution is/~eing made to assure uniformity.
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3. (Item # 14 -//Resolution authorizing ... listing agreement ... ~,. Wolf of NAI Iowa Realty
.... Court ~reet transportation Center) City Atty. Dilkes deferred to
the Febru~iry 15 meeting.
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4. (ConsentlCalendar # 4f(3) - Andrew Brobston re handling of Council
Member ~/anderhoef noted the letter from a citizen regarding timely ion when the
water is ~hut off and stated a reverse 911 system would have helped the ~tion.
5. (Consent:.Calendar # 4d(2) - Resolution setting public hearing ... plans, specifications ...
Meadow Street Bridge Replacement and Dover Street Drainage Basin Improvements
Project ...) In response to Vanderhoef, Asst. PCD Director Davidson said the project does
not build the trail but does accommodate the eventual building of the trail.
Council Work Session
Januaw 3,2003
Page 3
6. (Item # 6D - Ordinance changing the zor designation ...Gill Street Historic
District) The Mayor stated even thoug public hearing had be(In closed it was his
intention to allow limited discussion update. Majority agreed.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
None.
COUNCIL TIME
1. City Clerk Kerr stated a number of )uncil Members been receiving both hard copy
packets as well as CD's for reading ' Council and questioned if Council
Members had made a decision as to pa( ~t distribution they would prefer.
Council requested additional time an( nformation 1 the options. Staff will follow up.
2. Council Member Bailey request Coun, the 2% increase in hotel motel tax
regardless of whether it means a cultural entity support or whether it comes
to the City. Vanderhoef noted the Leagu~ I supported that proposal as well.
3. Council Member Vanderhoef reported th~ ). Mascher felt the Saturday meeting with City
Council was very useful and suggested it again in the middle of the legislative
session.
4. Council Member Bailey stated she like monthly alcohol compliance checks for
establishments, noting the Police r ~artment ~ that regularly but she had not
gotten them recently. City will follow u
5. Council Member Vanderhoef ( the status o~the fire inspector contained in the
budget. The Cit~ Manager str:) additional information was being prepared and by setting
the public hearing and appr¢i the budget did not co¢~mit the Council.
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6. Council Member Vanderhc~f., ed she was not in suppd~'t of using the road use tax for the
benefit levy and noted du~ng budget discussion. The May~r stated their was a majority who
agreed to a maxim m o?ve per cent. ~
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7. Council Member I: ot~reque.sted that the idea of a combined~ity and County Assessor
mentioned by Co[ y/~up.ervisor Sullivan (during the Conferer~e Board meeting) be added
to an upcoming w, ~/session. ~
8. Council Member ( ampion reported she had been approached a~out the possibility of
having a non-voti student member of Council. Mayor Lehman stated a presentation will
be made at meeting the next evening. City Atty. Dilkes stated she would like time
to review the proposal. ~
CounciI Work Session
Januaw 3,2003
Page 4
IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITIES FOR DISCUSSION
Nothing new added.
Joint meeting with Airport Commission (5/3/04)
Memo regarding approach to employee compensation ;s (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 philo es for zoning and City Codes (6/14/04)
Meeting adjourned 8:15 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 - 2/1/05
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.
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 North 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 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 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 Speakeasy, 171 Highway 1 W. Outdoor Service Area for
Speakeasy, 171 Highway 1 W. Special Class C Liquor License for Venuto's World
Bistro, 115 E. College St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton
St.; Outdoor Service Area for R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for
Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St, #10; Class C Liquor License for Quinton's Bar &
Deli, 215 E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125
S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.
RES. 05-40, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St.; It's Brothers Bar
& Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Speakeasy, 171 Highway 1 W.;Class C Liquor License for
Bo-James, 118 E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for 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-
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February 1,2005
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42, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING 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 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 PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE DUBUQUE STREET/FOSTER ROAD INTERSECTION
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
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 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 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 FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $670,000 OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 05-49, FIXING
DATE 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 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 FOR A
MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE 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,
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February 1,2005
Page 3
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 CAFE. 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 ATTEST A 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 FORA
SIDEWALK CAFE. RES. 05-61, 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
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 CAFE.
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
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 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
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February 1,2005
Page 4
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 and
seconded to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The following
individuals appeared in support of the proposal: Mark Kresowick, 2 Crestwood Circle and
Ryan Thompto, 625 S. Clinton.
Moved and seconded 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. 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 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. 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 Southwest District Plan.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-63, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN TO REVISE THE LAND USE MAP FOR THE SOUTHWEST DISTRICT PLAN.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance changing the zoning designation from
Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) and Neighborhood Conservation
Residential (RNC-12), to Medium Density Single Family Residential/Historic Preservation
Overlay (RS-8/OHP) and Neighborhood Conservation Residential/Historic Preservation
Overlay (RNC-12/OHP) to designate the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District, be given first
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
McCafferty. The Mayor declared the ordinance defeated. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Amelia Baum and Michael Singer (2), Benjamin & Carolyn Barrientes,
K. Burford, Helen Burford, Glenn Ehristine, Carole EIdeen, 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 Plahutnik (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.
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February 1,2005
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-64, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
SADDLEBROOK MEADOWS PART 1, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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 (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 and seconded to accept correspondence from Garry Klein.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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).
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 8:30 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/MaF, ian K. Karr, City Clerk ,
Submitted for publication - 2/8/05.
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
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 North 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 R.T.'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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February 1,2005
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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 CONVEYA 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 INTERSECTION 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 (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 05-49, FIXING
DATE (February 15) FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE
OF NOT TO EXCEED $510,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FORA
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 ATTEST A 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 CAFE. 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,
FORA SIDEWALK CAFE. RES. 05-60 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
TIlE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 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 CAFE. 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 ATTESTA 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 CAFE.
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
Wilbum, 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 XXlll and XXlV). 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 EIliott, 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 Plahutnik (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 Elliott 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 all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk