HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-05-03 Council minutes *REVISED 9/14/05
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 3, 2005
* Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding.
Council Members present. Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Nasby, Rackis,
Klingaman, Black, Ga~non. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-30, Both Sides.
The Mayor proClaimed: 30th Observance of the Ending of the Vietnam War- May 7, 2005,
Capt. Jason Montgomery and John Mikelson, County Military Affairs Association accepting;
Senior Citizens' Month - May 2005, Dr. June Braverman accepting; Bicycle Month - May 2005,
Mark Wyatt, (BIC) Bicyclists of Iowa City accepting; Police Week-May 15-21,2005 & Peace
Officers' Memorial Day-May 15, 2005; Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month - May 2005, Dr.
Adam Kanis, Childrens' Hospital of Iowa at UIHC accepting.
The Mayor present Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Longfellow Elementary
students: Kelsey Coleman, Rachel Fobian, Clairee Schneider.
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) JCCOG Changing of No Parking signs on
south side of Oakcrest Street:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: April 18, Special Council Work Session; April 18, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete; April 19, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive End File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Human
Rights Commission - January 25, 2005; Parks and Recreation Commission - March 9,
2005; Housing and Community Development Commission - March 10, 2005; Housing
and Community Development Commission - March 17, 2005; Planning and Zoning
Commission - April 7, 2005; Senior Center Commission - March 15, 2005;
Telecommunications Commission - March 28, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Jirsa's, LLC, dba Rick's Grille & Spirits, 1705 S First Ave.;
Class A Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge #1096 Loyal Order of Moose, dba Loyal
Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Hwy 6 E.; Class C Beer Permit for Goosetown
Market, Inc., dba Goosetown Market, Inc., 600B N. Dodge St.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 05-163, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
MAY 17, 2005 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2005 PAVEMENT
REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; set a public hearing for
May 17, 2005 for an ordinance repealing City Code Title 12, Chapter 4 entitled
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
MAY 3, 20O5
owaL~ity City Counc , regular meeting at City Hall. Mayor Lehman Council
Members pr~S,ent. Bailey Champion, Elliott Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderh¢ Wilburn. Absent:
None. Staff m~mbers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Kerr, Franklin, Na~z~/, Rackis, Klingaman,
Black, Gannon. C--~uncil minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-30, Both SiC'es
The Mayor pr"oqlaimed: 30th Observance of the Ending of the V~tnam War - May 7, 2005,
Capt. Jason Montgomc~/and John Mikelson, County Military Affairs/Association accepting;
Senior Citizens' Month -'Mgy 2005, Dr. June Braverman accepting/;/Bicycl_e Month - May 2005,
Mark W,yatt, (BIC) Bicyclists'~.f Iowa City accepting; Police WeekTICvlay, 1._5-_2.1, 2005 & Peace
Officers Memorial Day-May 1~ 2005; Neurofibromatosis Awar/ehess Month - May 2005, Dr.
Adam Kanis, Childrens' Hospital~f Iowa at UIHC accepting. / .
The Mayor present Outstan~i,,ng Student Citizenshi.p./~i(Nards to Longfellow Elementary
students: Kelsey Coleman, Rachel F'~ian, Clairee Schnei/¢er._ .....
Moved b~ Champion, seconded'1~,y O'Donnell, t ~Zthe following ite,,ms and
recommendations in the Consent Calend'~ be receive. , or approved, and/or adopted as
amended and t~ for separate consid'e,ration JCCOG Changing of No Parking signs on
south side of Oakcrest Street: ~'
Approval of Council Actions, corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: April 18, Special Council Wor April 18, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete; April 19, Regul ~cil Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of B ;ommissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become only upo ;eparate Council action). Human
Rights Commission - January 25. Parks Recreation Commission - March 9,
2005; Housing and Community )ment sion - March 10, 2005; Housing
and Community Development ommission - March 1 Planning and Zoning
Commission - April 7, 2005; ~ior Center Commission 15, 2005;
Telecommunications ;sion - March 28, 2005.
Permit Motions an ;solutions as Recommended b-'~the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License Jirsa's, LLC dba Pick's Grille & S~rits, 1705 S First Ave.;
Class A Liquor Licens, Iowa City Lodge #1096 Loyal Orderh~,f Moose, dba Loyal
Order of Moose Lcd #1096, 3151 Hwy 6 E.; Class C Beer Per~it for Goosetown
Market, Inc., dba )setown Market, Inc., 600B N. Dodge St. ~
Setting!a 4ic Hearing: RES. 05-163, SETTING A PUBLIC ~EARING ON
MAY 17, 2005 PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRA0,T, AND
ESTIMATE O~ )ST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2005 PAV~:~IENT
REPLACEM 4T FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT, D RECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; set a public he. aring for
May 17 )05 for an ordinance repealing City Code Title 12, Chapter 4 entitled\
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Broadband Telecommunications Franchise Enabling Ordinance and adopting a new
Chapter 4.
Resolutions: RES. 05-164, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 50 BLUE STEM COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 05-165, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA AVENUE PEDESTRIAN
BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT; RES. 05-166, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO APPOINT DAN CLAY AS A NON-VOTING, ADVISORY MEMBER TO THE IOWA
CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION.
Correspondence: Additions and petitions from 21 households attached to
correspondence from Bob Jett regarding No Parking signs on the south side of Oakcrest
Street [Staff memo included in Council packet]; Jim Walden regarding Wal- Mad;
Cindy Hogan regarding Show Support for Cedarwood; Sam Winslo (2) regarding
Parking and Street Congestion; Downtown Litter letters from Garry Klein, Joe Ripperger;
Smoking Issue letters from Chuck Campagne, Alexandra Ndoca; Jim Ridenour
regarding Parking for Senior Center; Mark Patton regarding CDBG/HOME
Recommendations; Mark Patton regarding CDBG/HOME Public Facilities
Recommendations; Carol Spaziani regarding Support for CDBG Special Needs Housing
Recommendation; Michael James regarding Unlawful practices at One Eyed Jake's;
300 Block S. Gilbert letters from Martha Norbeck, Brian Warthen regarding; Richard
Tetrault regarding Mental Health Housing; Elias Zaharias regarding Subsidized
Housing [Staff response included]; Correspondence regarding Alcohol from Brian
Flynn and Leah Cohen representing the ICAAB, Mark Moen, Gary Sanders [Copies in
Information Packet IP2]; Brad Franzwa regarding Casino Issue; Meghan Malloy
regarding Information on Section 8 [Staff response included].
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to consider JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner memorandum regarding changing of NO PARKING 8 AM- 5PM MON-FRI signs on the
south side of Oakcrest Street between Sunset Street and George Street to NO PARKING 10 AM-
4 PM MON-FRI. [Staff memo included in Council packet]. The Mayor stated the Council had
agreed to vote this item down, and retain the parking situation as status quo, until the
neighborhood had reached a consensus. The Mayor declared the motion defeated unanimously,
0/7, all Council Members present.
Senior Center Commissioner Betty Kelly updated Council on activities at the Center.
Christy Wolfe, 1830 High St., reported as a Board member of the Greater Iowa City Housing
Fellowship on the success of the Community Land Trust Program. Ron Berg, Alcohol Awareness
Work Group, requested time to present information on underage and excessive drinking at a
future work session.; majority of Council agreed to schedule the group. Helen Burford, Friends of
Historic Preservation, reviewed upcoming events observing Historic Preservation Month. Peggy
Loveless, President of the National Alliance for the Mentally III, encouraged participation in the
Mind of America May 7 at Lower City Park. Gary Sanders, appeared regarding alcohol issues.
Leah Cohen updated Council on the Alcohol Advisory Board committees and activities planned
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for the Extended Retail Night premiering May 20 in conjunction with the Friday Night Concert
Series.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for May 'i7th on a
resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan by amending the South Central District Plan to
change the future land use map designation and plan text to change the Aviation Commerce Park
designation from Intensive Commercial to Retail / Community Commercial. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for May 'i 7th on an
ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation of approximately 54 acres from
Public/Intensive Commercial (P/CI-'I) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for property
located on Ruppert Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 29.26 acres from
Interim Development Residential Zone (ID-RS) to part Low Density Single-Family Residential
Zone (RS-5-'I0.92 acres) and part Medium Density Single Family Residential Zone (RS-8-'I 8.34
acres), subject to conditions, for property located on south Sycamore Street east of north of
Southpoint Subdivision (Brookwood Pointe). Developer Steve Kohli appeared. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Steve Kohli. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance rezoning approximately 29.26
acres from Interim Development Residential Zone (ID-RS) to part Low Density Single-Family
Residential Zone (RS-5-'10.92 acres) and part Medium Density Single Family Residential Zone
(RS-8-'I 8.34 acres), subject to conditions, for property located on south Sycamore Street east of
north of Southpoint Subdivision, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved byVanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance conditionally changing
the zoning designation from County A'I to CC-2, Community Commercial (approximately 'i 6.05
acres), Cl-'l, Intensive Commercial (approximately 20.22 acres), CO-'I, Office Commercial
(approximately 'i 0.92 acres) and RR-'I, Rural Residential (approximately 2.83 acres), for property
located north of Highway '1, west of Highway 2'18 and east of Kitty Lee Road, be given second
vote (Davis). 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 authorizing conveyance of a single family home
located at '145 south Westminster Street to a public housing program tenant. No one appeared.
Moved byWilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-'167, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 'i45 SOUTH WESTMINSTER
STREET TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT. 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 authorizing conveyance of a single family home
located at 'i 905 California Avenue to a public housing program tenant. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-'168, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 'i905 CALIFORNIA AVENUE TO A
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PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Mayor Pro rem Wilburn left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's FY06 Annual Action Plan,
which is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan (City Steps), and authorizin9 the
City Manager to submit said plan and all necessary certifications to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, and designating the City Manager as the authorized chief
executive officer. The following individuals appeared: Matt Hayek, Chair of the Housing and
Community Development Commission (HCDC); Charlie Eastham, President of the Greater Iowa
City Housing Fellowship Board, 37 Colwyn Ct.; Mark Patton, Executive Director of the Iowa Valley
Habitat for Humanity. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from
Karen Kubby, Tom Walz and Alan Young (2), Mike Townsend, Mary Ann Dennis, Gerald Sorokin,
Mark Patton (2), Brian Loring, Charles Coulter, Jill June, Paul Shultz. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-169, ADOPTING IOWA
CITY'S FY06 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, WHICH IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA CITY'S 2006-2010
CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS
THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved by Bailey, seconded byWilburn, that the ordinance amending Title 10 of the City
Code, entitled "Use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 3, entitled "Commercial Use of
Sidewalks," Section 4, entitled "Temporary Use of Sidewalk Permits" to allow for the commercial
use of sidewalks during the hours of the Friday Night Concert Series, be given first vote. City
Clerk Karr noted the item would be on the special formal agenda of May 6 to allow final passage.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-170, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL OCCUPANCY LOAN TO THE EXTEND THE DREAM FOUNDATION FROM
IOWA CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FUND. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Mayor Pro tern Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved byVanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-171, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE LIBRARY BY DELETING ONE LIBRARY ASSISTANT I
POSITION AND ADDING ONE SENIOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT POSITION. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt a resolution approving distribution of the
"Program for Improving Neighborhoods" (PIN) Grant Funds. The following individuals appeared:
Michael Wright, Longfellow Association, 815 Roosevelt; Mark Kamps, Melrose Neighborhood
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Association, 2 Oak Park Ct.; Jeff Schabilion, Longfellow Neighborhood, 431 Rundell St.; Judy
Eckman, Southwest Estates, 1238 Wild Prairie; Beth Smith, Northside Neighborhood Association,
314 Brown St.; Mary Knudson-Dion, Miller-Orchard Neighborhood Association, 725W. Benton
St.; Marilyn Belman, Galway Hills, 3458 Killarney Rd.; Don Anciaux, Wetherby Association, 2119
Russell Dr. Moved by Elliott, seconded by Bailey, to defer the resolution until June 7. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded byVanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-172, AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA REGARDING CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS INVOLVING THE GRAND
AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by
Wilburn, to accept correspondence from Jean Walker. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-173, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT
BETWEEN CLEAR CREEK, LLC; SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.; THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY; THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, AND THE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
DISTRICT FOR DEDICATION OF A SCHOOL SITE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROJECT TO
JOINTLY CONSTRUCT CAMP CARDINAL ROAD. The Mayor noted the correction to the
comment to reflect the City's obligation to pay $56, 000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved byWilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-174, RECOMMENDING
THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT BY THE CITY OF CORALVlLLE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE CAMP CARDINAL ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT to Streb Construction Co., Inc. for
$4,385,943.68. 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. 05-175, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE DUBUQUE STREET / FOSTER ROAD
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT [STP-U-3715(625)--70-52] PROJECT to Metro
Pavers, Inc. for $1,941,285.45. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-176, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MEADOW STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
AND DOVER STREET DRAINAGE BASIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT [BROS-3715(626)--8J-
52] to Iowa Bridge & Culvert. L.C. for $ 650,882.60. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef to appoint Terry Smith, 2220 Balsam Court,
to the Planning & Zoning Commission to fill an unexpired term ending May 1, 2006. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Mayor Pro tem
Wilburn abstained due to a conflict of interest.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to appoint Michael Shaw, 2470 Lakeside Drive
#11, to the Housing and Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired term ending
September 1,2006. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn
abstaining.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: 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 to fill six-year terms
July 1,2005 - July 1,2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 11,
2005. Telecommunications Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 13, 2006.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 1,2005. [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 Elliott noted the recent arrival of Kate Madelyn to the Dover Street
Neighborhood.
Council Member Champion encouraged citizens to attend presentation Friday evening at
the Englert regarding Historic Preservation.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn noted the community involvement in Iowa City, especially noting
the PIN Grant presentations earlier in the evening; the Crisis Center Breakfast; and the Youth
Human Rights Awards.
Council Member Bailey noted the PIN Grant in bloom in the North Market Square
neighborhood with the daffodils; reminded everyone of the Project GREEN plant Sale on May 7.
City Clerk Karr reminded Council and the public of the special formal meeting on Friday,
May 6, noting agenda materials will be available after 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4.
Moved by Bailey, seconded byVanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 8:30 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council M,e.,~mbers p. resent.~
'~rr~t W. Lehman, ~ayor
Ma~an K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/18/05
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance 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 given first vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss as public
employer strategy regarding collective bargaining with city employee organizations; as
such discussion is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 8:12 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk ~ .
Submitte~for publication - 4/20/05.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/19/05
* Iowa City City Council, regular meetir~g, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef. Absent: Wilburn.
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 Students: Caitlin Clougherty, Karl Fleener.
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 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 #52, 25 W. Burlington St. Renewal: Class C
Liquor License for College Street Billiard Club, 114-116 E. College St.; Class C Liquor
License for Lark Restaurant, 1069 Hwy 1 West.; Class C Liquor License for Sams
Pizza lC, Inc., 321 S. Gilbert St.; Class E Liquor License for Liquor House, 326 S.
Clinton St.; Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart #3, 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd; Class C
Beer Permit for Suburban Amoco-Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk St.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,651,946.53 for the period
of March I 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
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 145 SOUTH WESTMINSTER STREET TO A PUBLIC
HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 3,
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/19/05
Iowa Iy City Council, regular meeting, at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding.
Council Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donn Vanderhoef.
Absent:
The Mayor ~imed: Cover the Uninsured Week May 1-8, Barbara Stannard
accepting; Fair Month -April 2005, Bruce Ray, Iowa HUD rector accepting; Global
Love Day - May 1, ~haron Thomas accepting; National Vol, Appreciation Week -
April 1'7-23, 2005, Shane Volunteer Administration accepting; Arbor Day -
April 29, 2005, Terry City Parks & Forestry accepting.
The Mayor presented Student Citizenship irds to Helen Lemme
Elementary Students: Caitlin iherty, Karl Fleener.
Moved and seconded that following items and re, ~mendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, nd/or adopted as ded and to delete for separate
consideration 4f(1 ) Removal of No mg signs on Streeti
Approval of Council Actio subject to as recommended by the
City Clerk. April 4, Regular Work April 5, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective )on separate Council action): Public Art
Advisory Committee - March 2, 2005; PI ~ing and Zoning Commission - March 17,
2005; Telecommunications - January ~5; Telecommunications - February 28,
2005; Telecommunications - March 'ks & Recreation - February 16, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resoluti as mended by the City Clerk. New:
Class B Wine Permit for Kum & #52, 25 W. rlington St. Renewal: Class C
Liquor License for College Stre ~rd Club, 16 E. College St.; Class C Liquor
License for Lark Restaurant Hwy 1 West.; s C Liquor License for Sams
Pizza lC, Inc., 321 S. Gilbef Class E Liquor ~e for Liquor House, 326 S.
Clinton St.; Class C Beer DeliMart #3,241 'mon Trek Blvd; Class C
Beer Permit Amoco-Keokuk Street, 1905 )kuk St.
Motions: A disbursements in the amount ;9,651,946.53 for the period
of March 1 through 31,2005, as recommended by e Finance Director subject
to audit. ~
, Setting a lblic Hearing: Set a public hearing for May'~, 2005 regarding Iowa
City s FY06 Ar71 ~al Action Plan, that is a sub-part of Iowa City',~ 2006-2010
Cons~)lidat~ /PI n (a.k.a. City Steps); RES. 05-138, INTENT T~ CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY H( /IE LOCATED AT 145 SOUTH WESTMINSTER S-I~EET TO A PUBLIC
HOUSIN, ~OGRAM TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEAF~NG FOR MAY 3,
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2005; RES. 05-139, INTENT TO CONVEYA 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 ATHIRTY (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, Marl 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
included]; Water Tower letters from Reece Lea Conrad, Paul A. Forges (x2), [Staff
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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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
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 reported 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 and seconded 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. 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 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.
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 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 given first vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-149, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF J JR
DAVIS SECOND ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-150, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF J JR
DAVIS THIRD ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-151, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND
FINAL PLAT OF ASHTON PLACE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2005 Operating Budget.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-152, AMENDING THE FY2005 OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 2005.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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 BED 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 authorizing the filing of an application with
the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY2006 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance and
Federal Transit Administration Funding.
Moved and seconded 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.
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).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-156, ASSESSING A $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY
AGAINST CIGARETTE OUTLET #18.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-157, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00
CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM COLONIAL LANES.
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).
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-158, ASSESSING A $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY
AGAINST JORDAN VALLEY MARKET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-159, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00
CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM T & M MINI MART.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Lauren McCarthy (2), Austin
Baeth, and Jeremy Schreiber. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The
Mayor declared 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-
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. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
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-
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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved
and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded 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.
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Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-161, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2005 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT.
Moved and seconded 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.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Telecommunications Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending March 13, 2006. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, June 1,2005. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Kimberly
Thrower. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 8:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office .of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for ptJblica[i6fi - 4/27/05.
A - , 4a(1
Date: April 18, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, April 18, 2005, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Kart, Franklin, Jensen, Rocca, Mansfield
Tapes: 05-26, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda Item # 7 - Amending the operating budget) In response to Council Member Bailey,
the City Manager stated there were no highlights and nothing was unusual.
2. (Consent Calendar # 4g(1) - Removal of No-Parking Signs on Oakcrest) The Mayor stated
the neighborhood had not met on the matter yet and requested another deferral of two
weeks.
3. (Agenda Items # 11- Cigarette Outlot # 18, 12 - Colonial Lanes, 13 -Jordon Valley Market
and 14 - T & M Mini Mart) In response to Council Member O'Donnell, the city Clerk stated
that T & M Mini Mart had paid and no hearing was necessary.
4. (Consent Calendar # 4g(6) - construction on North Dodge) In response to Council Member
Vanderhoef, Asst. City Manager Helling stated a response had been sent from Public Works
and was included in late handouts that evening.
5. (Item # 22 - license agreement ... public right-of way ... Venuto's World Bistro .... Sidewalk
cafG) In response to Council Member Elliott, the City Attorney and City Clerk stated the
approval of Council was necessary and could not be administratively approved.
6. (Consent Calendar # 4g(13) - correspondence ... Smoking Issues) Council Member
Vanderhoef requested that a blanket email response be sent to the individuals informing
them it was a State issues and not a local one.
7. In response to Mayor Lehman, the City Clerk reported that the recommendation from the
Economic Development Committee to allocate $34,000 to Extend A Dream would be on the
next formal agenda (May 3).
(Continued after P&Z Matters)
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PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. SETTING 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.
(REZ05-00002).
B. 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)
(Discussed jointly with next item.)
C. 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 (REZ04-00030)
PCD Director Franklin reviewed the conditional zoning agreement provisions and outstanding
issues. Atty. Tom Gelman present for discussion. After discussion the Council agreed to allow
the developer to escrow $18,000 for seven years and if the sidewalk is not constructed within 7
years the $18,000 contribution would be returned to the developer; if there is a fence that totals
more than 150 feet in length on the west boundary of the property - along Kitty Lee Road - it
would include design enhancing features at least every 100 feet that would prOvide dimensional
and visual interest and require no more than additional expenditure of $7500 per 100 feet
unless it is offset by changing the landscaping requirements; and regarding Kitty Lee Road
improvement to Lot 1, the City paying 25% of the basic collector street and paying for the over
width and 75% of the basic collector street costs would be paid by the developer. Staff will
make necessary changes in the CZA and provide to the developer so signatures can be
secured and the hearings closed for action Tuesday evening.
D. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF JJR DAVIS SECOND ADDITION,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB05-0000'I)
E. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF J JR DAVIS THIRD ADDITION, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. (SUB05-00002)
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April 18, 2005
Page 3
F. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF ASHTON PLACE
(SUB05-00007)
AGENDA ITEMS (continuedJ
8. (Agenda Item # 7 - Amending the operating budget) In response to Council Member
Vanderhoef's questions regarding the lower fund balance, City Manager Atkins and Budget
Analyst Mansfield stated the primary reason was bond proceeds and capital project funds.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
None.
FIRE INSPECTOR (IP2 of April 14 Info Packet)
Fire Chief Rocca and Fire Marshall Jensen presented information. Majority of Council agreed to
the proposal.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Rocca)
(Break for formal meeting and executive session; separate agenda and minutes)
AFFILIATE FOUNDATION (IP3 of April 14 Info Packet)
Majority of Council agreed not to pursue.
TELEVISING WORK SESSIONS
After discussion a majority of Council did not wish to televise work sessions, but did agree to
tape (and show later) the budget CIP presentations and the general overview done by the City
Manager.
STAFF ACTION: Note taping needs for budget in the fall. (Atkins and Karr)
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Champion noted continuous problems with bicyclists on the downtown
sidewalks. Majority of Council agreed to increase enforcement and issue tickets, not
warnings.
2. Council Member Bailey requested a schedule for street cleaning.
3. Council Member O'Donnell reported congestion on the corner of Dubuque and Church
Streets with Cambus turning right and cars attempting to turn left onto Dubuque from
Church (bus unable to make the turn with cars backed up). Staff will follow up.
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SCHEDULE OF FUTURE PENDING ITEMS
None
Meeting adjourned 8:20 PM.
Work Session Discussion Items - as of 4/18/05 - See Attached
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April18,2005
Page 5
Work Session Discussion Items - as of 4/18/05
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
Housing Inspector - fee increase
Recycling Coordinator
CIP reviews
Gilbert/Hwy. 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 (?)
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 18, 2005
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes,
Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-25, Side 2.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance 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 given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by Champion, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss as public employer strategy regarding collective bargaining with city employee
organizations; as such discussion is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 8:02 p.m.. Council returned to open session 8:10 p.m.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn the special meeting 8:12
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
*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 Students: 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 t° 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, LLC, 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 Financ~ 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: Wilbum. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Boelk,
O'Malley, [en. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-27; Both Sid~
The Ma, limed: Cover the Uninsured Week May 1-8, 2005, 'bara Stannard
accepting; Fair Month -April 2005, Bruce Ray, Iowa HUD accepting; Global
Love Day - May 1, 5, Sharon Thomas accepting; National Voluntee )reciation Week -
April 17-23, 2005, Orr, Volunteer Administration Resources Arbor Day -
April 29, 2005, son, City Parks & Forestry Supe~
The Mayor p £ ~tstanding Student Citizenship Awa~ to Helen Lemme
Elementary Students: ougherty, Kad Fleener.
Moved by Champion, )nded by O'Donnell, that the fo items and
recommendations in the ~iendar be received, or ap and/or adopted as
amended and to delete for se consideration 4f(1) of No Parking signs on
Oakcrest Street:
Approval of Council 5, subject to as recommended by the
City Clerk. April 4, Regular Work April 5, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of ~issions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become separate COuncil action): Public Art
Advisory Committee - March 2, 2005; PI~ lng and Zoning Commission - March 17,
2005; Telecommunications - January 24 )5; Telecommunications - February 28,
2005; Telecommunications - March 8, arks & Recreation - February 16, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutio~ by the City Clerk. New:
Class B Wine Permit for Kum & Go dba & Go #52, 25 W. Burlington St.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License Daverse II, ;., dba College Street Billiard Club,
114-116 E. College St.; Class uor License for LLC, dba Lark
Restaurant, 1069 Hwy 1 ass C Liquor for Sams Pizza lC, Inc., dba
Sams Pizza lC, Inc., 321 S. St.; Class E Lic cense for Liquor House, Ltd.,
dba Liquor House, 326 S. nton St.; Class C Beer t for DeliMart, Corp., dba
DeliMart #3, 2410 Blvd; Class C Beer Perm Suburban Investors,
LLC, dba Suburban )kuk Street, 1905 Keokuk
Motions: Appr disbursements in the amount of $9,651,946.53 for the period
of March ~1 through 31, 2005, as recommended by the F~'~,ance Director subject
to audit.
Setting a Hearing: Set a public hearing for May 3, 2(~5 regarding Iowa
City's FY06 al Action Plan, that is a sub-pad of Iowa City's 200'6,-2010
Consolidated (a.k.a. City Steps); RES. 05-138, INTENT TO CONVEY 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, Marl 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 reported 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),
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).
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), 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 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, APPRO¥1NG
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, Wilburn 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 EIliott 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
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk