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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
March 1,2005
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, EIliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
Franklin, Nasby, Rackis, Fosse, Boelk, O'Malley. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-
18, Both Sides; Tape 05-19, Sides 1.
The Mayor proclaimed: Special Olympics Month - March 2005, Joyce Rossie
accepting; American Red Cross Month -March 2005, Jerry Rose accepting; International
Women's Month - March 2005, Katharina Mendoza and Marie Sage accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Philip Buatti, Matt
Lincoln, and Vicki Symmonds. Former Mayor (and Grandfather of recipient Matt Lincoln) Tim
Brandt also present.
Iowa City Kickers President Duncan Woodward presented a $10,000 check to the City
for continuing the upgrade of the soccer park, bringing the total amount contributed from the
association to $388,000.
Mayor Lehman delivered the State of the City Message.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, 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: February 14, Regular Council Work Session; February 15, 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): Planning
and Zoning Commission - January 6, 2005; Historic Preservation Commission -
January 8, 2005; Board of Adjustment - January 12, 2005; Airport Commission -
January 13, 2005; Historic Preservation Commission - January 13, 2005; Planning and
Zoning Commission - February 3, 2005; Housing and Community Development
Commission - January 20, 2005; Parks and Recreation Commission - December 8,
2004; Charter Review Commission - January 13, 2005; Charter Review Commission -
January 14, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class B Beer Permit for Stuff, Corporation dba Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway 1
West; Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore #1 &
Regal Liquor, 1720 Waterfront Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-
Vee #3, 1201 N. Dodge St.
Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $9,828,018.20 for the period
of January 1 through January 31,2005, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 05-95, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for
March 22, 2005 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
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ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2005 ASPHALT
RESURFACING 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. 05-96, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
for March 22, 2005 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAMP CARDINAL ROAD
EXTENSION 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. 05-97, AUTHORIZING MAILING AND
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE LANDFILL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND TO
ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR THE PROJECT; AND SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC
HEARING for April 5, 2005. RES. 05-98, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
MARCH 22, 2005 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CITY
FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES,
RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES," ARTICLE 5, ENTITLED
"SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL," OF THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE
RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FEES.
Resolutions: RES. 05-99, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING TWO
MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1504 RIDGE STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 05~100, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 530 3rd AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 05-101,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A
MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1603 JACKSON AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding installation of
HANDICAP PARKING in the 10 block of Amber Lane; JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding installation of two 1-HOUR LIMIT PARKING 8AM-5PM MON-FRI
with ARROW signs on the west side of Teeters Court - Removal of 15-MI N UTE
LOADING ZONE 8AM-5 PM MON-FRI with ARROW sign from the north terminus of
Teeters Court extending 90 feet to the south; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding renewal of three cab stations located in the 400 block of College Street;
Anna Gay regarding 180 Year Old Oak Tree; Reza Hussain regarding Iowa City
Angels Baseball Team (x2); Paul VanDorpe regarding Parking Ticket Concern [Staff
response included]; Senior Center Parking letters from Bebe Ballantyne, Howard and
Jo Hensch, Jay Honohan, Lucy and Michael Karnell, Bernice Kovaciny, Charles
Kreeb, June Maluchnik, Dawn Rogers, James E. Scheib, Helen Simmons, Margaret
Stokely, Joe Teslik, Grover Rosenkild, Mary Mullinnix; Senior Center Budget letters
from June Braverman, Patricia N. Ephgrave; Lisa Collier regarding Preserve our City;
Letters from James B. Buxton, Elizabeth Foster Hill for Lowell Soike, David Rust and
Joy Smith, Molly Ramer regarding Gilbert-Linn Historic District; Dennis Bricker
regarding Dubuque Street/Foster Road Traffic Signal; Scott Kading regarding Appeal
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of the Iowa Historic Preservation Commission's decision for 13 S. Linn Street; Dawn
Freerks regarding Graphic Violence in Iowa City; Garry and Betsy Klein regarding
Budget Teach In for Neighborhood Assoc.; letters from Jake Gerot and Matt Noel:
regarding Johnson County Para-Transit Facility [Staff response included]; Jim Knapp
regarding Public Power and Wal-Mart; Alisa Meggitt regarding Lucas Elementary
Read-a-Thon; letters from Kevin Owens, Gary Sanders regarding Student Liaison.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Chris Merrill, University of Iowa Director of the International Writing Program, and Bill
Decker, University of Iowa interim Vice-president for Research, appeared requesting the City
join the North America' Network of Cities with Asylum. Majority of Council requested the item
be scheduled for a future work session. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to
accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,7/0, all Council
Members present. Paul Show, President of the American Federation of State, County, and
Municipal Employees, Local 183, and asked Council that they drop item 5 (labor contracts)
from the list of issues being discussed with State legislators. Mayor Lehman stated the
Council had discussed the issue at the work session the previous evening and agreed to drop
it. Airport Commissioner Michelle Robnett introduced Airport interns Mike Tharp and
Elizabeth F. reiburger.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for March 22 on
a resolution annexing approximately 62.03 acres of territory located north of Highway 1, west
of Highway 218 and east of Kitty Lee Road (Davis). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for March 22 on an
ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation from County A1 to CC-2, Community
Commercial (approximately 16.05 acres), C1-1, Intensive Commercial (approximately 20.22
acres), CO-1, Office Commercial (approximately 10.92 acres)and RR-1, Rural Residential
(approximately 2.83 acres), for property located north of Highway 1, west of Highway 218 and
east of Kitty Lee Road (Davis). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for March 22
on an ordinance vacating unimproved Dane Road, north of Mormon Trek Boulevard. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held 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.
Randy Reinhold, Hills Bank and Trust Company, supported the ordinance but requested
reconsideration on the limitations on animation and frequency on changing the message
center.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by EIliott, that the 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 (CI-
1 ) Zones, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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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. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to
· accept correspondence from Elvis Jordan, Fonda Frazier, Thomas and Nancy Senneff, Betty
Johnson, Cora Alderman, Tom and Joelle Dickerson, Pat and Jan Sheldon, Veronica Krehlik.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to defer indefinitely the 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
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 05-102, APPROVING
THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART XX, 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 an ordinance amending Title 14 entitled "Unified
Development Code," Chapter 3, "City Utilities," Article G, "Stormwater Collection, Discharge
and Runoff," to create an Illicit Discharge and Connection Stormwater ordinance. No one
appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 14
entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 3, "City Utilities," Article G, "Stormwater
Collection, Discharge and Runoff," to create an Illicit Discharge and Connection Stormwater
ordinance, be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. 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 approving the Iowa City Housing Authority's
streamlined 5-year plan for Fiscal Years 2005 - 2009 and streamlined Annual Plan for Fiscal
Year 2005. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-103, APPROVING THE
IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S STREAMLINED 5-YEAR PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS
2005 - 2009 AND STREAMLINED ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005. Housing Adm.
Rackis present for discussion. 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 Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-104, TO ADOPT
THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S AMENDED HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER
(HCV) ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
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 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
North Airport Development Subdivision - Part Two, and the disposition of said property in
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A public 'was held on an ordinance to rezone a ,ximately 25.67-acres by
amending a Planned ~lopment Housing Overlay - Low Single Family Residential
(OPDH-5) Plan in order nal zero-lot line ~s for property located on
Wintergreen Drive. No ~ppeared. Moved by ~ef, ;econded by Wilburn, to
accept correspondence !lvis Jordan, Fonda Frazier Senneff, Betty Johnson,
Cora Alderman, Tom and Dickerson, Pat and Jar Veronica Krehlik. The
Mayor declared the motion unanimously, 7/0, CouncilMembers present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, ided by Bailey, indefinitely the ordinance to
rezone approximately 25.67-acresamending a Development Housing Overlay -
Low Density Single Family 'OPDH-5) in order to allow additional zero-lot line
dwellings for property located on reen Dr The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded to adopt RES. 05-102, APPROVING
THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF .LAGE GREEN PART XX, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all uncil Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ord amending Title 14 entitled "Unified
Development Code," Chapter 3, "City Utili cie G, "Stormwater Collection, Discharge
and Runoff," to create an Illicit ~nd ion Stormwater ordinance. No one
appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by the ordinance amending Title 14
entitled "Unified Development Code ~ter 3, "CitItilities," Article G, "Stormwater
Collection, Discharge and Runoff,"create an Illicit;harge and Connection Stormwater
ordinance, be given first vote. Indi ual Council expressed their views. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, allMembers I The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was hel on a resolution approving Iowa City Housing Authority's
. streamlined 5-year plan for Fi,~ Years 2005 - 2009 and Annual Plan for Fiscal
Year 2005. No one a
Moved by Bailey, se~ ,nded by Vanderhoef, to adopt 05-103, APPROVING THE
IOWA CITY HOUSING AL )RITY'S STREAMLINED ,~ FOR FISCAL YEARS
2005 - 2009 AND vlLINED ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL 2005. Housing Adm.
Rackis present for discL sion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous all Council Members
present. The Ma' the resolution adopted.
A public heari~was held on a resolution to adopt the Iowa Housing Authority's
amended Housing ( Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan. No appeared.
Moved b ~lon, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES.~-104, TO ADOPT
THE IOWA CITY AUTHORITY'S AMENDED HOUSING )ICE VOUCHER
(HCV) ADMINIS' PLAN. Individual Council Members their views.
Affirmative roll vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. Mayor declared
the resolution
A pul: hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase a ment between
the City of I City and Price Properties for approximately 21.76 acres of perty lying
within lots through 17 of North Airport Development Subdivision and Lots ihrough 4 of
North Airport Development Subdivision - Part Two, and the disposition of said in
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accordance therewith (Wal-Mart). The following individuals appeared: Tom Carsner, 1627
College Court Place; Becky Soglin; Mike Carberry, 2029 Friendship St.; Bill Gerhard; Becca
Fulton, 13 Modern Way; Luan Heywood, 1207 Tyler Ct.; Zoe Grueskin, 10 Glendale; Kendra
Halter, 718 Rundell St.; John Flack; Dede Dancing, 1709 Quincent St.; Lenni Kangas; Bev
Witwer; Garry Klein, 628 - 2nd Ave.; Brandon Ross; Gary Sanders; Kris Dolgos, 200 S.
Summit St.; and Ann Bovbjerg, 1710 Ridge Road. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Rhonda Case (3), Matthew Bricker, Katharine
Nicholson, Mary Vermillion, Patty McNichol, Kevin Owens, Ann Zerkel, Cecile Goding,
Bonnie Bradley, Janice Ahrens, Carrie Brown, Marilyn Calkins, Nancy Romalov, Jane
Stewart, Leslie Schwalm, Russ and Dee Fate, Kris Vervaecke, Caroline Dieterle, Bev Witwer,
Charles Hauck, William Batten, Eileen Bartos, Lenni Kangas, Lindsay Alan Park, Dede
Dancing. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-105, APPROVING 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 NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION - PART TWO, AND
THE DISPOSITION OF SAID PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH (Wal-Mart).
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Vanderhoef, O'Donnell,
Lehman, Elliott, Wilburn. Nays: Champion, Bailey. Absent: None.
Moved by Bailey, seconded byWilburn, that ORD. 05-4152, 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 passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
The Mayor stated no action was needed on the resolution recommending the award of
a contract by Johnson County for construction of the South Gilbert Street Improvements -
Napoleon Lane to City Limits project.
Mayor Pro rem Wilburn left the room due to a conflict of interest.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-106, APPROVING
FUNDING FOR LEAR CORPORATION RELATED TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
AND SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND\OR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
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DEVELOPMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-107, AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT ACCOUNT
(CEBA) FUNDS TO ASSIST THE LEAR CORPORATION. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-108, APPROVING THE
APPLICATION OF LEAR CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING BENEFITS
UNDER 2003 IOWA ACTS, HOUSE FILE 677, THE NEW CAPITAL INVESTMENT
PROGRAM. Community and Economic Development Coordinator Nasby present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-109, ADOPTING
THE ANNUAL BUDGET EXCLUDING HUMAN SERVICES AID TO AGENCIES FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2006. Majority of Council agreed to discuss allocation of
funds for human service agencies and community events at the next work session.
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. 05-110, ADOPTING THE
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR HUMAN SERVICES AID TO AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2006. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-111, APPROVING
THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR FISCAL YEARS 2006
THROUGH 2008 AND THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2009. Council Member Vanderhoef noted Iowa City was one of
the few cities Iowa doing long-term multi-year capital improvement programs. 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. 05-112, DIRECTING
SALE OF $7,020,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2005A, to JP Morgan
Securities at the interest rate of 3.5708. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 05-113, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION 04-180 AND ESTABLISHING A NEW POLICY FOR USE OF FUNDS
DERIVED FROM HOTEL-MOTEL TAX. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Champion requested that item 23c, Historic Preservation Commission appointments
be voted on separately.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by Vanderhoef, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: reappoint William Cook, 45 Edgewood Circle, to the Civil Service
Commission to fill a 4-year term April 4, 2005 - April 6, 2009; appoint Jerry Raaz, 48 Green
Mountain Drive, to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending
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January 1,2008; appoint Gary Hagen, 2128 S. Riverside Drive #125 to the
Telecommunications Commission to fill 3-year term March 13, 2005- March 13, 2008 and
confirmed recommendation of the Deer Task Force to appoint Gene Szymkowiak
(Biologist/Scientist Position)for term ending March 15, 2007. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Correspondence was accepted from
Jerry Raaz.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by O'Donnell to make the following appointments to the
Historic Preservation Commission: reappoint Michael Maharry, 903 E. College Street, to fill a
3-year term March 29, 2005 - March 29, 2008; appoint Michael Brennan, 1207 Seymour
Avenue, to fill a 3-year term March 29, 2005 - March 29, 2008; reappoint Tim Weitzel, 523
Grant Street, (Longfellow District Representative) to fill a 3-year terms March 29, 2005 -
March 29, 2008. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Champion, Wilburn,
Bailey. Absent: None.
The Mayor noted that the vacancies on the Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an
unexpired term ending December 31,2006, and Telecommunications to fill a 3-year term
March 13, 2005 - March 13, 2008, will be readvertised. [Staff will not publish additional
notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with
postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be
incurred.]
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on the Planning & Zoning
Commission to fill two vacancies for 5-year terms May 1, 2005- May 1,2010. Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2005.
Council Member Elliott noted the recent death of his friend and hero Richard Allan
Stephens.
Mayor Lehman noted the public review and staff presentation of the City's proposed
comprehensive zoning ordinance scheduled for March 3 in Harvat Hall of City Hall from 7:00
to 8:30 p.m.; two open house sessions are scheduled for March 10 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. in
Room A of the Public Library and March 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Council Member O'Donnell remarked Mayor Lehman would be going on vacation and
extended wishes for a good time; and reminded Council of the luncheon meeting Friday with
area legislators.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, to adjourn meeting at 9:35 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all CounciI,M~bers present..,¢ /-?
Ernest W. Lehman, I(/layor
I~la~ar~ K. Karr, City Clerk
I 0 WA C I T Y
RANDUM
Date: February 14, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, February 14, 2005, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: Lehman
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Davidson, O'Malley
Tapes: 05-14, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR 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 (CI-1) ZONES.
B. 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)
PCD Director stated the Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval with
stipulations and that a plan had been submitted on Friday that met some of the stipulations but
not all. She recommended Council continue the public hearing and defer first consideration until
March 1 to allow Planing & Zoning to review the plan just submitted.
C. 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. (REZ04-00005) (SECOND CONSIDERATION).
PCD Director stated that consideration of item D could not occur until after final consideration of
this ordinance. Council agreed to collapse second reading and give final reading to the
ordinance and proceed with approval of item D unless there was comments from the public.
D. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OLDE TOWNE VILLAGE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB-00006)
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY-LOT PURCHASE
Mayor Pro tern Wilburn stated he had a conflict of interest and left the table. PCD Director
Franklin facilitated the discussion. Majority of Council agreed to support the request in
consideration of census block information and it was a single-family unit as opposed to a multi-
family unit.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AFFILIATE
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn returned to the table. Mike Stoffregen provided information on the iowa
Values Fund, Endow Iowa, and gambling tax law changes. Majority of Council directed staff to
explore formulation of an affiliate fund.
STAFF ACTION: Investigate formulation, investment, and policies and report back.
(Atkins)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item # 7 - ... authorizing conveyance of a single family home ... Public Housing Program
Tenant) In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Manager and City Attorney stated
that the term "bank commitment" meant they had secured a loan, and that City and bank
funds were provided at the closing.
2. (Item # 14 - ... instituting proceedings to take additional action ... $670,000 General
Obligation Bonds) Council Member Elliott stated he did not want the City to purchase any
more residential housing and that he would like to decrease the amount owned by the City.
The City Manager and City Attorney provided background and stated this action was subject
to an agreement that was previously signed by the Council.
3. (Item # 15 - ... instituting proceedings to take additional action ... $510,000 General
Obligation Bonds) In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Manager stated that
$400,000 was designated for housing rehab and the rest for public art.
4. (Consent Calendar # 4d(2) ... intent to approve purchase agreement ... Price Properties
(Wal Mart) ... North Airport Development .... and setting public hearing for March 1) PCD
Director Franklin present for discussion.
5. (Consent Calendar #4d(1) ... Lexington Avenue Gate ...) In response to Council Member
Bailey, Asst. PCD Director Davidson presented background on the process used for
installation. Majority of Council directed staff to re-survey.
6. (Item # 20 - ...two listing agreements with Harry R. Wolf .... Court Street Transportation
Center) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, Asst. PCD Director Davidson provided
information on the two commercial spaces. Handouts of the first floor will be provided to
Council at their Tuesday formal meeting.
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February 14, 2005
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7. (Item # 10 - ... approving plans, specifications .... Foster Road Improvements Project ...
receipt of bids) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, PCD Director Franklin provided
information on the project.
8. (Item # 21 - ... Johnson County ... South Gilbert Street Improvements ...) In response to
Council Member Vanderhoef, City Clerk Karr stated Johnson County had recommended
rejecting of the bids at their work session but no formal County action had occurred. The
item should be deferred to March 1 to enable a formal County vote.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
None
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Elliott reported he attended a Task Force on Aging meeting that afternoon
and two topics discussed were parking and transit/SEATS. The City Manager reported he
would be providing a memo on the parking matter. Council Member Vanderhoef stated that
the matter of use of City vehicles/SEATS to make runs for shopping comes up regularly at
the Transit Advisory Committee and that the possibility for such travel can be scheduled.
The City Manager will provided parking permit information in Tower Place.
2. Council Member Vanderhoef reported on State Legislative Day.
3. Council Member Vanderhoef stated area legislators had requested the City schedule
another joint meeting, and that a Friday afternoon may work as well as a Saturday. Majority
of Council agreed to extend an invitation to area legislators for a luncheon meeting on
Friday, March 4, at noon in Harvat Hall. Staff will follow up.
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)
Council Members requested a list of pending items, including future work session items from the
bottom of the weekly tentative meeting schedule and those identified by the City Manager; for
prioritizing and scheduling of future work sessions. Staff will follow up.
STAFF ACTION: List in February 24 information packet. (Atkins/Karr)
Meeting adjourned 8:10 PM.
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Clerk's Office 356-5040.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/15/05
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.
The Mayor Pro tern 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 and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: 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 #18, 1901 Broadway #3. Renewal: Class C
Liquor License for El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr.; Class C
Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.; Class C Beer Permit
for 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
CREATE AN ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION STORMWATER
ORDINANCE.
Resolutions: RES. 05-72, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE
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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 ATTESTA 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 CAFe:. 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
CAFE. 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, EEC., AND MIKE AND MARTY ENTERPRISES, INC. D/B/A QUINTON'S BAR
AND DELI, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. 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
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
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response included]; Michelle M. Swieter regarding Volunteer Opportunities; Charlie
Eastham regarding Habitat for Humanity Lot Purchase.
The Mayor Pro rem declared the motion carried.
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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Atty. Gelman. The Mayor
Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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-1) and Intensive
Commercial (C1-1) Zones. The Mayor Pro rem declared the motion carried.
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 and seconded to continue public hearing to March 1. The Mayor
Pro rem declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
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-
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. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at
this time.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-81, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF OLDE TOWNE VILLAGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on a resolution conveying a single family home located at
2311 Nevada Avenue to a public housing program tenant.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-82, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2311 NEVADA AVENUE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING
PROGRAM TENANT.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-83, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
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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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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
nd
Coalition; Kyle Vogel, Keystone Property Management; Garry Klein, 628 - 2 Ave.; Amy
th ~
Correia, 11 S. 7 Ave.; Keith Ruff, Conner Center; and Chris O Hanlon, Conner Center.
Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Kathryn Sayre and David Kacena. The
Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of $5,335,000 General Obligation Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-86, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE
ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $5,335,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-92, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT
FOR SALE OF $7,020,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, AND APPROVING
ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES.
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 second vote. The Mayor Pro
tern declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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 and seconded 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. The Mayor Pro
tem declared the motion carried.
The Mayor Pro tern 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 tem 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 3-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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 8:02 p.m. The Mayor Pro tem declared
the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ross Wilburn, Mayor Pro tem
s/Marian K. Karr, Citv Clerk
Submittbd for publication - 2/23/05.
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 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 rem 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 CAFE. 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 CAFe. 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 ATTESTA 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 tern 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 tem 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 tem 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 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 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)--8J-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 tern 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 Gilber[ 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 tem 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
Coalition; Kyle Vogel, Keystone Property Management; Garry Klein, 628 - 2® Ave.; Amy
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 tem 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 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 $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 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 $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 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 $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 tem 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 tern 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 tern 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
rem 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
rem declared the motion carried.
The Mayor Pro tem 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 tern 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 3-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 tem 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
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk