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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-03-22 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MARCH 22, 2005 Iowa City City Council meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Boothroy, Marshall, Franklin. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-22, Side 1. The Mayor proclaimed: North American Network of Cities of Asylum, Christopher Merrill, Director of International Writing Program accepting; Mark Twain Elementary Day - 'March 31, Carrie Karr and Julie Busch accepting. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk: February 28, Special Council Work Session; March 1, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete; March 4, Special Council Work Session; March 15, Special Council Formal Official and Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of Trustees Public Library - January 27, 2005; Parks and Recreation Commission - February 16, 2005; Police Citizens Review Board - February 8, 2005; Public Art Advisory Committee - February 2, 2005; Senior Center Commission - January 24, 2005; Airport Commission - February 16, 2005; Airport Commission - February 10, 2005; Board of Adjustment - February 9, 2005; Planning and Zoning Commission - February 17, 2005; Historic Preservation Commission - February 15, 2005; Historic Preservation Commission - February 10, 2005; Housing and Community Development - February 17, 2005: Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New: Class C Beer Permit for LaReyna, Inc., dba LaReyna, 1937 Keokuk St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Okoboji lC, LLC, dba Okoboji Grill, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Outdoor Service Area for Okoboji lC, LLC, dba Okoboji Grill, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Liquor License for One Poor Student, Inc., dba One- Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Devotay Inc., dba Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Sushi Po Po Corp., Inc., dba Sushi Po Po, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Liquor License for J. S. Mummey, Inc., dba Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St.; Outdoor Service Area for J. S. Mummey, Inc., dba Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Chansy Keomanivong dba Thai Spice Restaurant, 1210 S. Gilbert St. #200; Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart Corp., dba DeliMart #2, 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Food Store #2, 812 S. First Ave.; RES. 05-114, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to One Poor Student, Inc., dba One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St. Complete Description March 22, 2005 Page 2 Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $8,105,736.46 for the period of February 1 through February 28, 2005, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Setting a Public Hearing: set a public hearing on April 19 2005, on the City of Iowa City FY06 Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated Transit Funding Application and authorizing the publication of a notice of said hearing. Set a public hearing for April 5 on an appeal to the City Council of the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission to deny a Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of an automatic teller machine in the facade of 13 S. Linn Street. Resolutions: RES. 05-115, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST DOCUMENTATION FOR A .56 ACRE PERMANENT SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT FROM JOHNSON COUNTY, ON PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH AND EAST OF THE COUNTY HOME SOUTH OF MELROSE AVENUE. RES. 05-116, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION - PARTS EIGHT AND NINE, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 05-117, NAMING DEPOSITORIES. Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on both sides of Arlington Drive; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding installation of new parking meter in the 100 block of South Linn Street where one cab stand will not be renewed -- Removal of cab stand sign; Tom Suter regarding Table-to-Table Benefit; Letters from Brian Girard, Miriam Kashia, Garry Klein (X2), Dennis Kowalski, Andrew Potts regarding Wal-Mart; Stewart Rutledge regarding Iowa City-Returning to the progressive town it once was; Carl Williams regarding Airport Security Plan; Debbie McDowell regarding Benton Manor Fence; Paul VanDorpe regarding Parking Ticket [Staff response included]; Lexington Ave. Traffic Calming Barrier letters from Ellie and Peter Densen, Richard and Linda Kerber, Laura Frey Law and lan Law, Thomas and Karin Southard; Christina Canganell regarding Thank you from STAR Program; Rod Sullivan regarding Hiring of Police Chief; Toby Burke regarding Notice of Request for Nominations-Strengthening America's Communities Advisory Committee; Jim Fruin regarding University of Iowa Parents Association; Wally Plahutnik regarding Gilbert Linn demolition; Mike Porter regarding State ranks 3rd in U.S. for adult binge drinking; Paul Forbes regarding Hawks page; John Neff regarding Report on meeting about effective communication with elected officials. 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 annexation of approximately 62.03 acres of territory located north of Highway 1, west of Highway 218 and east of Kitty Lee Road (Davis). Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to continue public hearing to April 5. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Atty. Thomas Gelman. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Complete Description March 22, 2005 Page 3 Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to defer to April 5 a resolution approving the annexation of 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. A public hearing was held 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). Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion to continue public hearing to April 5. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to April 5 an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation from County al 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. A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating unimproved Dane Road, north of Mormon Trek Boulevard (Davis). No one appeared. Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Atty. Thomas Gelman. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived, and that the ordinance vacating unimproved Dane Road, north of Mormon Trek Boulevard (Davis), be given second vote for consideration at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance be voted on for second consideration at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by EIliott, seconded by O'Donnell, 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. 05-4153, 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, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Elliott, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the 2005 Asphalt Resurfacing project, Complete Description March 22, 2005 Page 4 establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-118, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2005 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Camp Cardinal Road Extension 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 O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-119, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAMP CARDINAL ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "City Finances, Taxation & Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties," Section 3-4-5, entitled "Solid Waste Disposal," of the City Code to increase or change certain solid waste charges. No one appeared. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "City Finances, Taxation & Fees," Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties,~ Section 3-4-5, entitled "Solid Waste Disposal," of the City Code to increase or change certain solid waste charges, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 05-4154, 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 voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to approve a Tax Exemption Certificate. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Complete Description March 22, 2005 Page 5 Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to approve a Continuing Disclosure Certificate. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-120, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $7,020,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-121, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE AN APARTMENT BUILDING FROM GREATER IOWA CITY HOUSING FELLOWSHIP (GICHF) AND TO ASSIST GICHF IN THE FINANCING OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE PENINSULA. Mayor Pro rem Wilburn left the table due to a stated conflict of interest. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilbum abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Mayor Pro rem Wilburn returned to the table. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-122, ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW REMOVAL, SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND DIRECTING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution.adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from James Grifhorst. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 05-123, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET IMPROVEMENTS - WATER MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT to Carter-Kirkpatrick Services for $38,430.00. 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. 05-124, FOR APPOINTMENT OF A STUDENT LIAISON TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. The following individuals appeared: Jason Shore, Vice-President of Student Government; Lauren McCarthy, incoming Vice-Presiden[ of Government; Mark Kresowik, incoming President of Student Government; Garry Klein, representing Neighborhood Council and presenting a letter from Jean Walker; Gary Sanders; and Kevin Hansen, Student Government Representative. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to amend the resolution to delete any reference to seating or participation at formal meetings except as a citizen. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried, 4/3, with the following voice vote: Ayes: Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from John and Sandra Hudson; Garry Klein; and Jean Walker. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Complete Description March 22, 2005 Page 6 The Mayor noted the current vacancies - New: Planning & Zoning Commission to fill an unexpired term ending May 1, 2006. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2005. Housing and Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2006. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2005. Correspondence was accepted from Erin Barnes. [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: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006; Planning & Zoning Commission to fill two 5-year terms May 1, 2005 - May 1, 2010; Telecommunications Commission - to fill one 3-year term March 13, 2005 - March 13, 2008. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2005. Council Member Elliott stated he felt the discussion relative to a student liaison on City Council was a good one. Council Member Champion thanked' the University of Iowa students for their input. Council Member O'Donnell stated he felt the addition of a student liaison was an opportunity for better communication and a different perspective; and noted the recent death of former Johnson County Sheriff Maynard Schneider. Council Member Vanderhoef congratulated new Student Government President Mark Kresowik and Vice President Lauren McCarthy, and acknowledged the efforts of out going President Lindsay Schutte and Vice President Jason Shore. Mayor Pro tern Wilburn stated United Way would be announcing the results of their unified community can~paign on Wednesday and congratulated them on their efforts. Council Member Bailey noted the Council had approved funding for community events at their informal and stated she was looking forward to summer and attending those events; and encouraged more recyclable containers in the downtown for events, Council Member Vanderhoef complimented staff and the Northside Neighborhood for the informative newsletter. Mayor Lehman acknowledged the passage of the resolution regarding a student liaison on the City Council and stated the ball was in their court to utilize this opportunity; and said he really liked the recently installed countdown light at the corner of Burlington and Clinton Streets. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 8:20 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, ~~,,~~ t W. Lehman, Mayor ~rnes Ma'd'arrK. Karr, City Clerk Date: February 28, 2005 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, February 28, 2005, 6:40 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Nasby Tapes: 05-16, Side 2 (problem tape/then over to beginning of Side 1); 05-17, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Franklin presented information on the following items: A. SETTING 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/ANN04-00001). B. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 22 ON AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM COUNTY Al TO CC-2, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (APPROXIMATELY 16.05 ACRES), C1-1, INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (APPROXIMATELY 20.22 ACRES), CO-J, 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/REZ04-00030). C. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 22 ON AN ORDINANCE VACATING UNIMPROVED DANE ROAD, NORTH OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD (VAC05- 00001). D. 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. E. 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 Franklin stated a request had been received from the applicant requesting indefinite deferral. Council Work Session February 28,2005 Page 2 F. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART XX, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB04-00015). OTHER P&Z MATTERS PCD Director Franklin distributed an announcement of the public information sessions planned by staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission to educate the community on the proposed new development code. No public input is planned. The public hearings before Planning and Zoning will occur in late March or early April. [Copies of the proposed development Code and information sessions were distributed.] Majority of Council requested that the Commission present their recommendations (after their public hearings) in a joint meeting to the Council. STUDENT GOVERNMENT-PROPOSAL FOR NON-VOTING STUDENT MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL IP3 of 2/24 Info Packet) Individual Council Members expressed their views. Majority of Council directed the City Atty. to proceed with preparation of a resolution establishing student liaison. STAFF ACTION: City Atty. to review resolution with Student Government and present draft to Council. (Dilkes) GILBERT-LINN NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION (IP4 of 2/24 Info Packet) City Atty. Dilkes reported on conversations with Mercy Hospital representatives and SHPO officer Anita Walker. Staff will continue to participate as requested by the State and Mercy representatives. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Consent Calendar # 6g(7) .... Senior Center Parking) In response to Council the City Manager stated a report on the matter was being prepared. 2. (Agenda item # 9 ... "Stormwater Discharge Collection, Discharge and Runoff" ... Ordinance) In response to Council Member Bailey, the City Manager stated that it was a Federal Government requirement. 3. (Agenda item # 12 ...... purchase agreement ... North Airport Development Subdivision (Wal-Mart) ... disposition of said property) City Atty. Dilkes and City Mgr. Atkins responded to questions. Realtor Harry Wolf present for discussion. City Mgr. Atkins stated he would provide background of aviation commerce park development and a summary of the contract prior to the hearing. 4. In response to Council Member Bailey, Council agreed to add community events and human service (aid to agencies) funding to the next work session. 5. (Agenda items # 15, # 16, # 17 ...... resolutions .... Lear Corporation funding .... ) Mayor Pro tem Wilburn stated he had a conflict with item # 16 and would be abstaining. Community and Economic Development Coordinator Nasby present for discussion. Council Work Session February 28,2005 Page 3 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airpod Zoning Board of Adjustment - readvertise no applicants Civil Service Commission - reappoint William Cook Historic Preservation Commission - reappoint Michael Maharry & Tim Weitzel appoint Michael Brennan Parks and Recreation Commission - appoint Jerry Raaz Telecommunication Commission - appoint Gary Hagen; readvertise one COUNCIL TIME 1. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn stated he was impressed with Iowa City's participation at the forum sponsored by the Sierra Club and Environmental Advocates regarding how to communicate with your elected officials. 2. Council Member Bailey stated she had been contacted regarding the inclusion of "labor contracts" (item # 5 of correspondence to legislators/agenda) to the agenda for the meeting with area legislators, and requested a review of the process and suggestions prior to the next meeting. Majority of Council agreed to remove that item from future agendas and meetings with legislators. 3. (Consent Calendar item # 6g(5) - letter from Reza Hussain ... Iowa City Angels Baseball Team) Council Member O'Donnell noted the letter requesting support. Majority agreed the City could not consider such a request at this time. SUMMER SCHEDULE (IP5 of 2/24 Info Packet) Council majority agreed to retain regular meeting schedule. STAFF ACTION: Prepare schedule and put in information packet of March 17th. (Karr) ELECTRONIC PACKETS (IP6 of 2/24 Info Packet) City Clerk Karr reviewed her memo and the options for receiving weekly Council packets. Individual Council Members expressed their choices for receiving the packets. WORK SESSION DISCUSSION ITEMS ,(IP7 of 2/24 info packet) Council reviewed the list of discussion items and identified those for the next work session agenda. Majority of Council agreed to discontinue listing of "pending items" on the bottom of the tentative schedule; drop "Identification of Priorities" from the work session agenda items; and add complete list of pending work session items to work session minutes. Meeting adjourned 8:55 p.m. Council Work Session February 28, 2005 Page 4 Work Session Discussion Items - as of 2/28/05 Timeline on North Side Fire Station - CM to provide memo Funding priorities for the next budget - September 2005 Historic Preservation - Council to identify specific concerns Downtown Alleys and Clean Up - March 21 Alcohol Regulation Review - May 2 work session Budget $ for community events - March 21 $ for human services - March 21 social service funding policy Fire Inspector/Deputy Chief Housing Inspector - fee increase . Recycling Coordinator CIP reviews Gilbert/Hwy. 6 Restroom-Festival Sta~e Railroad Overpass - 1s & Mall Use of private donations/naming of capital facilities Scattered Site Housing Report Development of affordable housing (and purchase, how to make easier) Development Code - recommendations from P&Z around May 1 (joint meeting) Meeting with Planning & Zoning on philosophies for zoning/City Codes Annual Evaluations - May 6 (8:30 AM) Non Voting Student Member of Council Peninsula Project update - Staff to provide memo Deer Control process and alternatives - Memo to be provided Application and review process for Boards and Commissions - City Clerk memo Planning Needs and use of consultants - City Mgr. memo on philosophy/criteria Burlington Street Traffic (JCCOG) North America Network of Cities Asylum Council Work Session February 28, 2005 Page 5 PCRB Review (prior to August 2005) Downtown Loading Zones Goal Session (?) Affiliate Foundation 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 - 3/1/05 Iowa City City Councilrregular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. The Mayor 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 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: 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 Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway 1 West; Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore #1 & Regal Liquor, 1720 Waterfront Dr.; Class E Liquor License 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 ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE C©NSTRUCTION OF THE 2005 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF Official Council Actions March 1,2005 Page 2 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 l-HOUR LIMIT PARKING 8AM-5PM MON-FRI with ARROW signs on the west side of Teeters Court - Removal of 15-MINUTE 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 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 Official Council Actions March 1,2005 Page 3 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. 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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. Airport Commissioner Michelle Robnett introduced Airport interns Mike Tharp and Elizabeth Freiburger. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. 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 and seconded 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 (C1-1) Zones, be given first vote. The Mayor 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 accept correspondence from Elvis Jordan, Fonda Frazier, Nancy Senneff, Betty Johnson, Cora Alderman, Tom and Joelle Dickerson, Pat and Jan Sheldon, Veronica Krehlik. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. Official Council Actions March 1,2005 Page 4 Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-102, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART XX, IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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. Moved and seconded 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. 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. Moved and seconded 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. A public hearing was held on a resolution to adopt the Iowa City Housing Authority's amended Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-104, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S AMENDED HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV) ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN. 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 accordance therewith. 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 and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RE~S. 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. Moved and seconded 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 Official Council Actions March 1,2005 Page 5 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. 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 tern Wilbum left the room due to a conflict of interest. Moved and seconded 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 DEVELOPMENT. Moved and seconded 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. Mayor Pro tern Wilburn returned to the meeting. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-109, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET EXCLUDING HUMAN SERVICES AID TO AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2006. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-110, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR HUMAN SERVICES AID TO AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2006. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-113, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 04-180 AND ESTABLISHING A NEW POLICY FOR USE OF FUNDS DERIVED FROM HOTEL- MOTEL TAX. Champion requested that item 23c, Historic Preservation Commission appointments be voted on separately. Moved and seconded 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 Official Council Actions March 1,2005 Page 6 Drive, to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending 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. Correspondence was accepted from Jerry Raaz. Moved and seconded 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. 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. Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 9:35 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Submitted for publication - 3/9/05. Date: March 16, 2005 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Legislative Work Session, March 4, 2005, 12 Noon in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Legislators: Sen. Dvorsky, Sen. Bolkcom, Rep. Lensing, Rep. Mascher Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes,Karr Tapes: 05-20, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) Mayor Pro tern welcomed fellow Council Members and area Legislators to the luncheon meeting, and thanked them for attending. Updates were provided on the following issues: · Hotel Tax · Condominium Taxes and Property Tax Code · Penalties forAIcohol Violations · No Smoking New legislation updates included: · Early Childhood Proposals · Meth and Mental Health Parity · Transportation Budget · IPERS increase - budget ramifications · Road Use Tax Formula · Potential State Licensing of Electricians and Plumbers · House Study Bill 185 - re inspections of renovated playgrounds and public property · ATV Parks - liability questions · House File 372/formerly House Study Bill 59 - definition of meetings · House Study Bill 136 ~ holding and posting open meetings Other issues discussed: The Lodge project Swimming Pool and other recreational needs Meeting adjourned 1:25 p.m. 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 - 3/15/05 Iowa City City Council, special meeting 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Wilburn. Absent: Bailey, Champion, Vanderhoef. Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss as public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with city employee organizations; as such discussion is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session at 5:04 p.m. Council returned to open session 5:24 p.m. Moved and seconded to reject the recommendations of the fact finder in the matter of fact finding between the Police Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City and the City of Iowa City held on February 23, 2005. The Mayor declared the motion carried. No action was taken on the item to accept the recommendations of the fact finder in the matter of fact finding between the Police Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City and the City of Iowa City held on February 23, 2005. Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting at 5:27 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor s/Marian~](~z.~cc.~K. Karr, City.Clerk.~. ~/¢~.~ ~' ~ Submitted for publication - 3/16/05. 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 March 1, 2005 Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, 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 recommend.ations 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 Complete Description March 1,2005 Page 2 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 l-HOUR LIMIT PARKING 8AM-5PM MON-FRI with ARROW signs on the west side of Teeters Court - Removal of 15-MINUTE 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 Complete Description March 1,2005 Page 3 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 Freiburger. 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 Elliott, 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. Complete Description March 1,2005 Page 4 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 Wilbum, to accept correspondence from Elvis Jordan, Fonda Frazier, 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 Complete Description March 1,2005 Page 5 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 - 2® 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 by Wilburn, 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 tern 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 Complete Description March 1,2005 Page 6 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 rem 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 byWilburn, 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 Complete Description March 1,2005 Page 7 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 Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office $56-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES MARCH 15, 2005 Iowa City City Council, special meeting 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Wilburn. Absent: Bailey, Champion, Vanderhoef. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Holecek, Mejia, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-19, Side 2. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn to executive session to discuss as public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with city employee organizations; as such discussion is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Bailey, Champion, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session at 5:04 p.m. Council returned to open session 5:24 p.m. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to reject the recommendations of the fact finder in the matter of fact finding between the Police Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City and the City of Iowa City held on February 23, 2005. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Bailey, Champion, Vanderhoef absent. No action was taken on the item to accept the recommendations of the fact finder in the matter of fact finding between the Police Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City and the City of Iowa City held on February 23, 2005. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn the special meeting at 5:27 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Bailey, Champion, Vanderhoef absent. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk