HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-04-19 Council minutes *REVISED 9/14/05
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
APRIL 19, 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. Absent: Wilburn. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
Franklin, Boelk, O'Malley, Logsden. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-27; Both
Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed: Cover the Uninsured Week May 1-8, 2005, Barbara Stannard
accepting; Fair Housing Month - April 2005, Bruce Ray, Iowa HUD Director accepting; Global
Love Day - May 1,2005, Sharon Thomas accepting; National Volunteer Appreciation Week -
April 17-23, 2005, Shane Orr, Volunteer Administration Resources accepting; Arbor Day -
April 29, 2005, Terry Robinson, City Parks & Forestry Superintendent accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Helen Lemme
Elementary Stude.'.~ts: Caitlin Clougherty, Karl Fleener.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, 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 4f(1 ) Removal of No Parking signs on
Oakcrest Street:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. April 4, Regular Council Work Session; April 5, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Public Art
Advisory Committee - March 2, 2005; Planning and Zoning Commission - March 17,
2005; Telecommunications - January 24, 2005; Telecommunications - February 28,
2005; Telecommunications - March 8, 2005; Parks & Recreation - February 16, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class B Wine Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #52, 25 W. Burlington St.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Daverse II, Inc., dba College Street Billiard Club,
114-116 E. ~.College St.; Class C Liquor License for Ambiance, L/C, dba Lark
Restaurant, 1069 Hwy 1 West.; Class C Liquor License for Sams Pizza lC, Inc., dba
Sams Pizza lC, Inc., 321 S. Gilbert St.; Class E Liquor License for Liquor House, Ltd.,
dba Liquor House, 326 S. Clinton St.; Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart, Corp., dba
DeliMart #3, 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd; Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors,
LLC, dba Suburban Amoco-Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk St.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,651,946.53 for the period
of March 1 through March 31,2005, as recommended by the Finance Director subject
to audit.
Setting a Public Hearing: Set a public hearing for May 3, 2005 regarding Iowa
City's FY06 Annual Action Plan, that is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2006-2010
Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. City Steps); RES. 05-138, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE
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
APRIL 19, 2005
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef.
Absent: Wilburn. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklj/n, Boelk,
O'Malley, Log'~en. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-27; Both Side.
The Mayo~roclaimed: Cover the Uninsured Week May 1-8, 2005,/B'arbara Stannard
accept ng; Fair Hou-'~ng Month - April 2005, Bruce Ray, Iowa HUD Direc.~r accePting; Global
Love Day- May 1,209,5, Sharon Thomas accepting; National Voluntee/r',A. _p_p_re~iation Week-
April 17-23, 2005, Shan"e, Orr, Volunteer Administration Resources ac,,Cpting,.;_A_rbor Day -
April 29, 2005, Terry Robeson, City Parks & Forestry Superintenden/t'.ac,c,e_p,t_in_g,.
The Mayor presenters.Outstanding Student Citizenship Awa¢s to Helen Lemme
Elementary Students: Caitlin '~ougherty, Kad Fleener. /. ..
Moved by Champion, se'~9~ ed by O'Donnell, that the foJJ0wing items and
recommendations in the Consentx ]lendar be received, or apj;foved, and/or, adopted as
amended and to delete for separa consideration 4f(1) Rerr~val of No Parking signs on
Oakcrest Street' /
A~proval of Council ~, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk. April 4, Regular Work April 5, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of ~mmissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become )on separate Council action): Public Ad
Advisory Committee - March 2, 2005; PI; ing and Zoning Commission - March 17,
2005; Telecommunications - January Telecommunications - February 28,
2005; Telecommunications - March 8, 'arks & Recreation - February 16, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutior)~3 as ~mended by the City Clerk. New:
Class B Wine Permit for Kum & Go/~..C, dba & Go #52, 25 W. Burlington St.
Renewak Class C Liquor License/f'br Daverse II, dba College Street Billiard Club,
114-116 E. College St.; Class C/Y,_iquor License for LLC, dba Lark
Restaurant, 1069 Hwy 1 West/Class C Liquor Lic~ for Sams Pizza lC, Inc., dba
Sams Pizza lC, Inc., 321 S./Gilbe~ St.; Class E Liq ~c. ense for Liquor House, Ltd.,
dba Liquor House, 326 S. Clinton St.; Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart, Corp., dba
DeliMad #3, 2410 Morm(~ Trek Blvd; Class C Beer Permitter Suburban Investors,
LLC, dba Suburban Ant)rico-Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk St.
Motions: Appr,dve disbursements in the amount of $9,651,946.53 for the period
of March '1 through ,~/larch 31,2005, as recommended by the F~'~,ance Director subject
to audit.
Setting a P/~blic Hearing: Set a public hearing for May 3, 20'1~5 regarding Iowa
City's FY06 Anr~al Action Plan, that is a sub-pad of Iowa City's 200'6,-2010
Consolidat~an (a.k.a. City Steps); RES. 05-138, INTENT TO COl~ A SINGLE
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FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 145 SOUTH WESTMINSTER STREET TO A PUBLIC
HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 3,
2005; RES. 05-139, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT
1905 CALIFORNIA AVENUE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 3, 2005.
Resolutions: RES. 05-140, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3410 SHAMROCK DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 05-141, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RESALE AND OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT REGARDING THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3410 SHAMROCK DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-
142, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 924 VAN BUREN STREET SOUTH, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-143,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1904 HANNAH JO COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-144, ACCEPTING
PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING
FROM COLLEGE ST BILLIARDS CLUB; RES. 05-145, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM DUBLIN
UNDERGROUND; RES. 05-146, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL
PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM TOBACCO BOWL; RES.
05-147, ACKNOWLEDGING SERVICE OF A THIRTY (30) DAY PERMIT
SUSPENSION AND ACCEPTING WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM
WHATEVA WE CAN DELIVA.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding removal of NO
PARKING 8AM - 5 PM MON-FRI signs on the south side of Oakcrest Street between
Sunset Street and George Street (Deferred from 4/5). Letters from Jesse Stingley,
Rebekah Rusch, Robert and Norma Jett, Mad Asper, Samantha Roggenties, Lindsey
Poe, Betty Ockenfels, Michael Dayton, Joseph Wallace, Joseph Mitros, Karry Jannie,
Marcia and Emily Smith, Brad Yaklich, Laura Bender, Trent Heck; Mischa Andersen
regarding Protocol for turning in lost property; Brent Harmeier regarding Recycling
Incentives; Anthony J. Scanlan regarding Littering in the City; Brandon Hofeldt
regarding Improve accommodations for bikers and walkers; Mark S. and Sharon B.
Kline regarding Construction concerns on N. Dodge [Staff response included]; Airport
Hanger letters from Katherine Jarrett, Sharon Tinkler; Gary Klinefelter regarding
proposed change to RS-8 zoning Ordinance; Mary Dias regarding City Government
Costs [Staff response included]; Joyce Barker (x2) regarding Proposed Placement of
the Shelter House [Staff response included]; John Neff regarding MidAmerican
Assessed Value; Randy Reinhold regarding Sign Ordinance and EMCs; Smoking
Issue letters from Joy Alberti, Sean Goro, Alaina Smith, Kae Weis; Katie regarding
Alcohol Issue; Parking letters from Morgan Forbes, Lauren Rizzo [Staff response
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included]; Water Tower letters from Reece Lea Conrad, Paul A. Forges (x2), [Staff
response included] Ben Jilek, Fredrick Peel; Caroline Dieterle regarding Super Wal-
Mart; James Surratt regarding Citywide Wireless Internet.
Joyce Barker, 2018 Waterfront Dr., appeared regarding her correspondence on location of
the Shelter House. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to defer JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner recommendations regarding removal of NO PARKING 9AM - 5 PM MON-FRI signs
on the south side of Oakcrest Street between Sunset and George Street, to May 3rd. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
Gary Sanders appeared regarding the proclamation "Cover the Uninsured Week";
noted the University of Iowa being in the news recently for the Hawkeye football team being
in the top five pre-season polls, writers workshop staff member Marilyn Robinson winning the
Pulitzer Prize, and the Des Moines Register article "Iowa City Drowns in Booze Culture"; and
supported appointment of the University of Iowa student liaison but urged he recluse himself
on all alcohol issues. Leah Cohn repoded on "Extended Retail Night" scheduled to kick off
on May 20 with the downtown Friday Night Concert Series, and asked Council to consider an
amendment to the current ordinance regarding sidewalk sales. Council agreed to schedule
discussion for their next work session.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for May 3rd on an
ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation from Interim Development Single-
Family Residential (ID-RS) Zone to Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) Zone
(10.92-acres) and Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) Zone (18.34-acres) for
property located west of Sycamore Street, south of Wetherby Drive, north of Dickenson Lane
(Brookwood Pointe). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. 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). PCD Director Franklin present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-148, 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). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
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),
Cl-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).
No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance conditionally
changing the zoning designation from County A1 to CC-2, Community Commercial
(approximately 16.05 acres), Cl-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 given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn
absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 05-149, APPROVING THE
FINAL PLAT OF J JR DAVIS SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-150, APPROVING
THE FINAL PLAT OF J JR DAVIS THIRD ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-151, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF ASHTON PLACE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2005 Operating Budget.
No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-152, AMENDING
THE FY2005 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 2005.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. 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 2005 Davenport Street Water
Improvements 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 Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-153, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2005 DAVENPORT STREET WATER IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Grand Avenue Improvements
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. Jean Walker,
Melrose Avenue Neighborhood representative, appeared. Sr. Civil Engr. Boelk present for
discussion.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-154, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE GRAND AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE
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FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the filing of an application with
the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY2006 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance and
Federal Transit Administration Funding. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-155, AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR FY2006 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION FUNDING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A hearing was held on a resolution assessing a $300.00 civil penalty against Cigarette
Outlet #18, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) (2005). Asst. Johnson County Atty.
Andy Chappell appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-156, ASSESSING A
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST CIGARETTE OUTLET #18. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-157, ACCEPTING
PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM
COLONIAL LANES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilbum absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A hearing was held on a resolution assessing a $300.00 civil penalty against Jordan
Valley Market, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) (2005). Asst. Johnson County Atty.
Andy Chappell appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-158, ASSESSING A
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST JORDAN VALLEY MARKET. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-159, ACCEPTING
PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM T &
M MINI MART. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to approve the appointment of Jeremy
Schreiber as the Student Liaison and Austin'Baeth as the alternate from the University of
Iowa Student Government (UISG) to the City Council May 1,2005 until May 1, 2006.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Lauren
McCarthy (2), Austin Baeth, and Jeremy Schreiber. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to approve a tentative agreement
between the City of Iowa City and the Police Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City.
Council Member Champion noted the City had requested people pay 5% of their health
insurance and this agreement set a maximum payment of $40, and stated it continues to be
very expense for the taxpayers. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The
Mayor declared motion carried.
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Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 05-4156, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 4, CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED
"OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS; SEASONAL, FIVE DAY OR FOURTEEN DAY LICENSES
AND PERMITS," SECTION 1, ENTITLED "OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS," ARTICLE C,
ENTITLED "REGULATION OF OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS," SUBSECTION 1, ENTITLED
"LOCATION RESTRICTIONS", SUBSECTION 2, "SCREENING FROM PUBLIC VIEW",
SUBSECTION 3, "ENTRANCES AND EXITS"; SUBSECTION D, "EXEMPTIONS FROM
REGULATIONS"; AND SECTION 4, ENTITLED "REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
FOR TEMPORARY OUTDOOR SERVICE AREAS AND SEASONAL, FIVE DAY AND
FOURTEEN DAY PERMITS AND LICENSES," SECTION A, ENTITLED" LOCATION",
SUBSECTION 2, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, 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. 05-4157, 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 voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 05-4158, 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 passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-160, APPROVING THE
TERMS ON WHICH THE CITY WILL PURCHASE A 20.59 -ACRE PARCEL OF LAND IN
SOUTHERN IOWA CITY ADJACENT TO GILBERT STREET, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST DOCUMENTATION OF THE SAME.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-161, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
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ATTESTA CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2005 ASPHALT RESURFACING
PROJECT to L.L. Pelling Company for $ 586,430.58. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-162, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
LANDOWNER, AND TENANT SYLVIA VENUTO d/b/a VENUTO'S WORLD BISTRO, FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFE AT 115 E. COLLEGE STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Telecommunications Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending March 13, 2006. See correspondence included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 1,2005. Moved by O'Donnell,
seconded by Bailey to accept correspondence from Kimberly Thrower. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Housing and Community
Development Commission to fill an unexpired term ending September 1,2006; 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. Airport Commission to fill an unexpired
term ending March 1,2008; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending
December 31,2006; Library, Board of Trustees to fill two vacancies for six-year terms July 1,
2005 - July 1,2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 11,2005.
[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.]
Council Member Bailey expressed appreciation to all the community volunteers that
serve on City Boards and Commissions, and urged more individuals to get involved
especially those from the University student body.
Council Member O'Donnell noted the start up of a baseball team in Iowa City and
stated the Mayor will be throwing out the first pitch on May 1 at Regina; and reminded
citizens of the Crisis Center Breakfast on May 1.
Council Member Champion asked for an update on the water fund and another rate
reduction. The City Manager will report back after an analysis is completed.
Council Member Elliott stated he and fellow Councilors Vanderhoef and O'Donnell
would be attending the University Parent's Association meeting; and urged people to attend
games with the University Ultimate Frisbee team.
Mayor Lehman announced the Crisis Center breakfast would be May 1 at St.
Wenceslaus Church basement; and also on May 1, Safe Kids Day at Coral Ridge from 11:00-
2:00 in the afternoon.
City Manager Atkins stated the work session for May 2 was filling up and it may be
necessary to start a little earlier.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting at 8:00 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
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Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Mar~n K. Karr, City Clerk
Date: April 12, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 4, 2005, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin
Tapes: 05-23, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING &ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following matters:
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)
B. CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM COUNTY A1 TO CC-
2, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (APPROXIMATELY 16.05 ACRES), Cl-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 (REZ04-00030)
PCD Director reviewed outstanding issues relative to the CZA. The City Atty. stated that until
the CZA is acceptable to the Council, and signed, the hearing should be continued and action
deferred.
C. VACATING UNIMPROVED DANE ROAD, NORTH OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD
(VAC05-00001) (PASS AND ADOPT)
APPEAL OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION DECISION (Agenda Item # 7)
PCD Director Franklin introduced Urban Planner Sunil Terdalker who is working half time with
the Historic Preservation Commission and half time with urban planning issues. Franklin and
City Atty. Dilkes reviewed the procedure for the agenda item.
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April 4, 2005
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda Item # 8 - hearing and resolution ... acquisition of property rights for the Landfill
Construction Project) City Manager Atkins noted the procedure was different in that it
involved agricultural land, and reviewed the need for the property.
2. (Consent Calendar correspondence # 4 f (9) .... water tower) In response to Council
Member Vanderhoef, City Manager Atkins said a reply would be sent notifying them it was
University Hospitals property, and the City's, and providing a contact person at the
University.
3. (Consent Calendar # 4 f (1) ... removal of No Parking signs .... Oakcrest Street) Council
Members Vanderhoef and Bailey requested staff research the possibility of over occupancy
in the area. Majority agreed to delete for separate consideration at the formal meeting.
4. (Consent Calendar #4 f (10) ... Outdoor Burning) In response to Council Member Bailey,
the Mayor stated that chimeneas are allowed within the City.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - No applicants, readvertise
Planning and Zoning Commission - appoint Wally Plahutnik; reappoint Robed Brooks
Telecommunications Commission - reappoint Terry Smith
SCHEDULING OF FUTURE PENDING ITEMS
Council agreed to add discussion on the Fire Inspector to the April 18 work session.
AFFILIATE FOUNDATION.(IP2 of 3/31 Information Packet)
City Atty. Dilkes and Community Foundation of Johnson County representative Mike Stoffregen
responded to questions. After discussion a majority of Council agreed the primary goal is to
help community events and human service funding; directed staff to contact Mary Ann Burk in
Waterloo regarding origin of footnote on draft affiliate agreement concerning board membership
and Board make-up.
STAFF ACTION: City Attorney will contact Mary Anne Burk at the Community
Foundation of Waterloo/Cedar Falls and Northeast Iowa prior to the next work session.
(Dilkes)
Council Work Session
April 4, 2005
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. ~nda Item # 8 - hearing and resolution ... acquisition of property ri~lhts for the Landfill
Project) City Manager Atkins noted the procedure was~ifferent in that it
agricultural land, and reviewed the need for the property. //
2. (~ lendar correspondence # 4 f (9) .... water tower) In response to Council
Mem[ rhoef, City Manager Atkins said a reply would be"sent notifying them it was
University property, and the City's, and providing a cCntact person at the
University. .-
3. (~ (1) ... removal of No Parking sign,¢ .... Oakcrest Street) Council
Members Vanderhoef Bailey requested staff researct~'the possibility of over occupancy
in the area. Majorit to delete for separate consi/d'eration at the formal meeting.
4. (Consent Calendar # 4 f Outdoor Burning) InrCs to
ponse Council Member Bailey,
the Mayor stated that are allowed within t/tee City.
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COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS /
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Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment )licants,?'/eadvertise
Planning and Zoning Commission - a reappoint Robert Brooks
Telecommunications Commission - rea Smith
SCHEDULING OF FUTURE PENDING ITEM~
Council agreed to add discussion on the Fir the April 18 work session.
AFFILIATE FOUNDATION (IP2 of 3/31 Packet)k,
City Atty. Dilkes and Community Fou of Johnson Count( representative Mike Stoffregen
responded to questions. After disc a majority of Council ~reed the primary goal is to
help community events and huma funding; directed staff~o contact Mary Ann Burke in
Waterloo regarding origin of draft affiliate agreement c~cerning board membership
and Board make-up.
STAFF ACTION: City contact Mary Anne Burke at the\Community
Foundation of Falls and Northeast Iowa prior to the~l?xt work session.
(Dilkes) .,
Council Work Session
April 4, 2005
Page 3
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Champion stated a customer leaving her store almost got hit by a bicyclist
racing down the sidewalk.
2. Council Member Vanderhoef noted the Airport Commission's Security Plan include din the
Airport Commission minutes a few weeks ago and inquired whether Council action was
necessary. The City Manager stated no action was necessary.
3. Council Member Bailey noted an invitation to the Week of the Young Child at Pheasant
Ridge and questioned which Council Members would be attending. Council Members
Bailey and Vanderhoef stated they would be attending.
4. Council Member Bailey asked that a discussion of televising Council work sessions in light
of the addition of the new student liaison May 1. The Mayor asked the matter be scheduled
for an upcoming work session.
5. Mayor Pro tern Wilburn reminded Council that he will be present for the April 18 work
session but out of town for the formal meeting April 19.
Meeting adjourned 8:10 PM.
Work Session Discussion Items - as of 4~4~05 - See Attached
Council Work Session
April 4, 2005
Page 4
Work Session Discussion Items - as of 4/4/05
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 18
Housing Inspector - fee increase
Recycling Coordinator
CIP reviews
GilbertJHwy. 6
Restroom-Festival Stage
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)
Peninsula Project update - Staff to provide memo
Deer Control process and alternatives - Memo to be provided
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 18
Televising Work Sessions - April 18
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 $
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/5/05
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: 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 and seconded 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 Japanese Restaurant, 1853 Lower
Muscatine Rd.; Class C Liquor License for Bob's Your Uncle, 2208 N. Dodge St.;
Outdoor Service Area for Bob's Your Uncle, 2208 N. Dodge St.; Class C Liquor
License for Sky Box Eatery, 124 1/2 E. Washington St. Renewal: Special Class C
Liquor License for Panchero's Mexican Grill, 32 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License
for First Avenue Club, 1550 First Ave.; Class C Liquor License for B.P.O. Elks #590,
637 Foster Rd.; Special Class C Liquor License for Panchero's Mexican Grill, 965 S.
Riverside Dr.; Class B Beer Permit for Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, 225 S.
Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service
Area for Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St.; Permanent License Transfer for Pizza Hut
#4358, 1920 Keokuk St.; RES. 05-125, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to 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
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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 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
House Update; Jeff Shields regarding Catalyst Acting Company; Tara Woods
regarding Statewide Candlelight Vigil.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to defer the matter to the April 19 meeting, and refer it back
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to staff to discuss with the neighbors other options such as restricted hours for No Parking.
The motion carried unanimously.
Nancy Wombacher, Senior Center Commission Member, updated Council on activities
at the Center. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Mark Kresowik, UISG President, appeared. Sherry Christoffer appeared
regarding Iowa Code Section 216C dealing with Service Animals. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence. 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. Atty. Tom Gelman, representing the owners, appeared. 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 and seconded to continue the public
hearing until April 19, 2005. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. 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
(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 accept correspondence from Atty. Thomas Gelman. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved and seconded to continue the public hearing to April 19, 2005.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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, 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, be deferred to April 19,
2005. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 05-4155, VACATING UNIMPROVED DANE ROAD,
NORTH OF MORMON TREK BOULEVARD, be passed and 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 and seconded to accept correspondence from Scott Kading. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to confirm the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission
regarding the Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of an automatic teller machine
in the fagade of 13 S. Linn Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-136, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD EXTENSION - BOX
CULVERT PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-137, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Moved and seconded 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
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
and seconded to accept correspondence from Daniel Clay. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:05 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
Official Actions
April 5, 2005
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s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk .
Submitted for publication - 4/13/05.
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
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, Kart, Dilkes, Franklin,
Henries, 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
Cafb, 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 FOP, 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. P,ES. 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 FOP, 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 P,oe 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 facade 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 Elliott 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 sgpport the ballot issue one way or another,
and would provide a memo.
Mayor Pro tern 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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Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk