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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 5, 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, Franklin,
Hennes, Terdalkar, Knoche, Scott, Fosse. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-24,
Both Sides; and 05-25, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed: Public Access Television Week- April 10-16, 2005, Executive
Director PATV Josh Goding accepting; Project GREEN Volunteer Month - April 2005, Project
Green Steering Committee Member Anne Hesse and A. K. Traw accepting; Because We
Care Day- April 6, 2005; National Crime Victims' Rights Week- April 10-16, 2005, Iowa City
Victim Advisory Board Co-Chair Joey Matousek accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Grant Wood
Elementary students: India Hawkins, Leslie Fink, Tierra Springer.
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 and to delete for separate consideration f(1) Removal of No Parking signs on
Oakcrest Street:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. March 21, Special Council Work Session; March 22, 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): Planning
and Zoning Commission - March 3, 2005; Public Library Board of Trustees - January
27, 2005; Airport Commission - March 10, 2005; Civil Service Commission - March 22,
2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Special Class C Liquor License for Oyama Sushi, Inc., dba Oyama Sushi Japanese
Restaurant, 1853 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Eastside
Caf6, Inc., dba Bob's Your Uncle, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa
City Eastside Cafb, Inc., dba Bob's Your Uncle, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Class C Liquor
License for SB, Inc., dba Sky Box Eatery, 124 1/2 E. Washington St. Renewal:
Special Class C Liquor License for Little Donkeys, Inc., dba Panchero's Mexican Grill,
32 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Club, Inc., dba First Avenue
Club, 1550 First Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge #590 B.P.O. Elks of
U.S.A. dba B.P.O. Elks #590, 637 Foster Rd.; Special Class C Liquor License for
Fresh Mex Iowa City, LLC, dba Panchero's Mexican Grill, 965 S. Riverside Dr.; Class
B Beer Permit for M&T Investments, Inc., dba Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor,
225 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba
Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba
Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St.; Permanent License Transfer for Hawk-Eye Pizza, LLC,
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dba Pizza Hut #4358, 1920 Keokuk St.; RES. 05-125, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to
First Avenue Club, Inc., dba First Avenue Club, 1550 First Ave.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 05-126, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
APRIL 19, 2005 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2005 DAVENPORT
STREET WATER IMPROVEMENTS 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. 05-127, SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 19, 2005 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
GRAND AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS 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. 05-128, SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING ON April 19, 2005 AMENDING THE FY2005 OPERATING
BUDGET.
Resolutions: RES. 05-129, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WASHINGTON MUTUAL, PITTSBURGH,
PENNSYLVANIA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 631 5TM AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 05-130, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1927 GRANTWOOD STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
05-131, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RESALE AND OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT REGARDING THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1927 GRANTWOOD STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 05-132,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO CONCUR WITH A MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FAA AND THE IOWA STATE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION OFFICER REGARDING THE RUNWAY 7/25 EXTENSION
PROJECT AND THE OLD UNITED HANGAR. RES. 05-133, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST,
HILLS, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2116 WESTERN ROAD, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 05-134, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1500 SYCAMORE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Bob Jett regarding Oakcrest Street Parking [See item 4f(1)];
Michael Briggs regarding Mature Trees; Teresa Welsh regarding Support the Dog
Park; Gary Wolf regarding Student Liaison Resolution; Cay Wieland regarding
Concentrations of Poverty in Certain Areas of Town; Barney Sherman regarding
Dangerous Intersection [Staff response included]; David E. Brasher regarding
Relocation of Transient Housing Center; Water Tower letters from Kyle Collins, Brian
Courtois, Paul Forbes(X2); Patricia Roe regarding Outdoor Burning [Staff response
included]; David Wellendorf regarding Table to Table Picnic; Gina Clemmer regarding
Analyzing Iowa Communities/Demographic Analysis Workshop; Toby Burke regarding
Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America; Toby Burke regarding White
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House Update; Jeff Shields regarding Catalyst Acting Company; Tara Woods
regarding Statewide Candlelight Vigil.
City Engr. Knoche present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner recommendation regarding removal of NO PARKING 8AM - 5 PM MON-FRI signs
on the south side of Oakcrest Street between Sunset Street and George Street. Amnon
Kohen, 1302 George St., appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to defer the matter to the April 19 meeting, and
refer it back to staff to discuss with the neighbors other options such as restricted hours for
No Parking. The motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Nancy Wombacher, Senior Center Commission Member, updated Council on activities
at the Center. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Mark
Kresowik, UISG President, appeared. Sherry Christoffer appeared re Iowa Code Section
216C dealing with Service Animals. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept
correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
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). Atty. Tom Gelman, representing the owners, appeared. PCD Director Franklin
present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their view. After discussion a
majority of Council agreed that the developer should not pay for the construction of Kitty Lee
Road beyond the first lot; traffic signal installation would be an 80/20 (developer/City) cost
sharing, with the City paying the alignment of Naples south of Highway 6; staff pursue waiver
agreement, or petition language concerning construction of the sidewalk in ten years; and
staff work with the owners on the fence issues. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to
continue the public hearing until April 19, 2005. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer the 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Atty. Thomas
Gelman. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Elliott, to continue the public hearing to April 19,
2005. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the 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,
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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), be deferred to April 19, 2005. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, that ORD. 05-4155, VACATING
UNIMPROVED DANE ROAD, NORTH OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD, be passed and
adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
A public hearing was held on a motion deciding the appeal to City Council of the
decision of the Historic Preservation Commission regarding the Certificate of Appropriateness
for the installation of an automatic teller machine in the fa(;ade of 13 S. Linn Street. Scott
Kading appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence
from Scott Kading. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to confirm the decision of the Historic
Preservation Commission regarding the Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of
an automatic teller machine in the fa~;ade of 13 S. Linn Street. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution declaring the City's Intent to Proceed with
and authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the Landfill Construction Project. The
following individual appeared: Mary C. Hebl; Michael Hebl. Public Works Director Fosse
present for discussion.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 05-135, DECLARING
THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE LANDFILL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that ordinance amending Title 9, entitled
"Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3, entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, entitled
"Speed Restrictions," Subsection B, entitled "exceptions" to modify the speed limit on a
portion of Highway 1 in the vicinity of Sunset Street and Miller Avenue, be given first vote.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, that 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 second vote. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 05-136, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD
EXTENSION - BOX CULVERT PROJECT to McCulley Culvert, Inc. for $ 396,505.20.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-137, AUTHORIZING
THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to make the following appointments to
boards and commissions: reappoint Robert Brooks, 1620 Quincent Street, and appoint Wally
Plahutnik, 430 N. Gilbert Street, to the Planning & Zoning Commission to fill two 5-year terms
May 1, 2005 - May 1, 2010; reappoint Terry Smith, 2220 Balsam Court, to the
Telecommunications Commission to fill a 3-year term March 13, 2005 - March 13, 2008. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council
Members noted the efforts of outgoing Planning and Zoning Commission Member Jerry
Hansen.
The Mayor noted that the vacancy on the Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an
unexpired term ending December 31, 2006, will be readvertised. [Staff will not publish
additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies
with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be
incurred.]
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Library, Board of Trustees to fill two six-year
terms July 1, 2005 - July 1,2011; Airport Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March
1,2008. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 11,2005. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Daniel Clay. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Planning & Zoning
Commission to fill an unexpired term ending May 1,2006; 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.
Council Member EIliott recognized the opening of the baseball season with St. Louis
and Houston on Sunday night.
Council Member Vanderhoef requested a memo from the City Attorney about Council
Members speaking in public regarding the upcoming municipal electric issue. City Atty.
Dilkes stated no City resources could be used to support the ballot issue one way or another,
and would provide a memo.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn acknowledged Iowa City resident Marilyn Robinson on recently
being award the Pulitzer Prize.
Council Member Bailey reminded citizens of the egg hunt on Sunday for dogs to benefit
Johnson County Dog PAC to assist in building the off lease dog park.
Mayor Lehman announced the annual Youth Human Rights Awards celebration
scheduled for April 26; and acknowledged the efforts of University student Nick Bunn who
spearheaded the Ralston Creek Clean-Up on Saturday, April 2, which yielded 1.34 ton of
debris.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 9:05 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Mayor
Mari~rn K. Kart, City Clerk
Date: March 30, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, March 21, 2005, 6:35 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef(6:36), Wilburn. Absent: Champion.
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Neumann, Severson, O'Malley.
Tapes: 05-21, 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. 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 (ANN04-00001)
PCD Director Franklin stated the applicant had requested deferral of both items a and b, and
said both public hearing should be opened, then continued to April 5 and the resolution and
ordinance deferred to April 5.
B. CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM COUNTY CC-2,
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (APPROXIMATELY 16.05 ACRES), CI-COMMERCIAL
(APPROXIMATELY 20.22 ACRES), CO-1, OFFICE APPROXIMATELY 10.92 ACRES)
AND RR-1, RURAL RESIDENTIAL (APPROXIMATELY ACRES), FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED NORTH OF HIGHWAY 218 AND EAST OF KI'I-['Y LEE ROAD (REZ04-
00030)
See previous item.
C. VACATING UNIMPROVED DANE ROAD, NORTH OF MORMON TREK
BOULEVARD (VAC05-00001)
PCD Director stated there was a request to expedite consideration.
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. (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
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February 14, 2005
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In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, PCD Director Franklin stated there had been no
specific requests for animation or concerns on limits for changeable signage. Council requested
staff purpose priority identified but advise them if specific requests are received.
ADDITION TO AGENDA
City Clerk Karr noted the addition of an announcement of vacancy on the Housing and
Community Development Commission that had just been received.
DOWNTOWN ALLEYS AND CLEAN UP (IP2 of 3/17 Information Packet)
City Mgr. Atkins presented information on the problem and possible scenarios for cleaning up
the downtown alleys. Pictures and a map of the area were distributed. (Overheads on file)
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined, (Atkins)
ALLOCATION FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS (page 98 from the City Financial Plan)
Majority agreed to allocate $34,502 as shown and forgive the advance payments to Jazz
Festival (retaining the 2006 allocation at the $6,075 figure).
STAFF ACTION: Staff to finalize, (Atkins)
ALLOCATION FOR (HUMAN SERVICES) AID TO AGENCIES (page 97 City Financial Plan)
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn left the table due to a conflict of interest. Majority agreed to allocate as
presented.
STAFF ACTION: Staff to finalize. (Atkins)
SCHEDULING OF FUTURE PENDING ITEMS
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn returned. Council reviewed the list of pending items and identified items
for the April 4 work session as noted (list attached). Mayor Lehman noted the staff evaluations
scheduled for May 6 and requested any suggestions on particular methods of evaluation be
presented to Council at their next work session. In response to Council Member Elliott, the City
Manager stated he would be meeting with the Civil Service Commission regarding the Police
Chief recruitment process the following morning and could report back at the next work session.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 3g(13) - Letter from University Parents Association) Council Members
Elliott, Vanderhoef, and O'Donnell will attend the April 23 meeting.
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2. (Agenda item # 13 - ... agreement to purchase ... Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship
(GICHF) .... assist in the financing .... ) Council Member Elliott stated he was not in favor but
this was a project approved by a previous Council for disabled or elderly.
3. (Agenda item # 14 .... assessment schedule ... for collection in the same manner as
property taxes) In response to Council Member Elliott, City Atty. Dilkes stated the steps
were dictated by State Code.
4. (Agenda item # 16 ... appointment of a student liaison to the City Council ...) Individual
Council Members expressed their views.
5. (Agenda item # 13 - ... agreement to purchase ... Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship
(GICHF) .... assist in the financing .... ) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, the City
Atty. clarified that the reference to nine units in the resolution refers to the original
agreement, and the amendment increases to ten units.
6. (Agenda item # 8 .... Amending Title 3 .... increase or change certain solid waste charges)
Council Member Bailey stated the City is losing money on residential customers who
regularly exceed the two can limit, and questioned enforcement; and establishment of a
recycling program for multi-dwellings over four units.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
None
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Bailey distributed information on the NAMI's (Walkathon kick-off luncheon
on Wednesday, March 22 at Brown Deer.
2. Council Member Vanderhoef congratulated newly elected Student Government President
Mark Kresowik and Vice President Lauren McCarthy, and asked that a congratulatory letter
be sent. Council Member Elliott thanked outgoing President Lindsay Schutte and Vice
President Jason Shore.
Meeting adjourned 7:50 PM.
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February 14, 2005
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Work Session Discussion Items - as of 3/21/05
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
Alcohol Regulation Review - May 2 work session
Budget
Fire Inspector/Deputy Chief - April 4
Housing Inspector - fee increase
Recycling Coordinator
CIP reviews
Gilbert/Hwy. 6
Restroom-Festival Stage
Railroad Overpass - lS' & 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)
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)
PCRB Review (prior to August 2005)
Downtown Loading Zones
Goal Session (?)
Affiliate Foundation - April 4
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/22/05
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.
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 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 25, 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, 1937 Keokuk St. Renewal: Class C Liquor
License for Okoboji Grill, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Outdoor Service Area for Okoboji
Grill, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Liquor License for One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20
S. Clinton St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Special
Class C Liquor License for Sushi Po Po, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Liquor
License for Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St.; Outdoor Service Area for
Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Thai
Spice Restaurant, 1210 S. Gilbert St. #200; Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart #2, 1920
Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee Food Store #2,812 S. First
Ave.; RES. 05-114, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton
St.
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.
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March 22, 2005
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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 Surer regarding Table-to-Table Benefit; Letters from Brian Girard, Miriam
Kashia, Garry Klein (X2), Dennis Kowalski, Andrew Ports 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 3ra in U.S. for adult binge drinking; Paul Forbes regarding Hawks
page; John Neff regarding Report on meeting about effective communication with
elected officials.
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. Moved and seconded to continue public hearing to April 5. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Atty. Thomas Gelman.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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
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(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.
Moved and seconded to continue public hearing to April 5. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating unimproved Dane Road, north of
Mormon Trek Boulevard. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Atty. Thomas
Gelman. The Mayor 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 first consideration and vote be waived, and that the ordinance
vacating unimproved Dane Road, north of Mormon Trek Boulevard, be given second vote for
consideration at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that
the ordinance be voted on for second consideration at this time. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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-1)AND INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1)ZONES,
be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved
and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
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,
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. 05-118, 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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,
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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 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.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor 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-
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. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to approve a Tax Exemption Certificate. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to approve a Continuing Disclosure Certificate. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from James Grifhorst. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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
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Vice-President 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 and
seconded 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. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted as amended Moved and seconded to accept
co'rrespondence from John and Sandra Hudson; Garry Klein; and Jean Walker. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 8:20 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/Maclan K. Karr, City Clerk
Sub~itte"d'for publication - 3/30/05.
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 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.
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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.
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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 Wilbum, 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 Elliott, 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,
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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.
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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 A']-FEST 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 tem Wilburn left the table due to
a stated conflict of interest. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining due
to a conflict of interest. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Mayor Pro tem Wil§urn
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-President 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.
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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 tem Wilburn stated United Way would be announcing the results of their
unified community campaign 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, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk