HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-05-17 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
MAY 17, 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, Shaffer, Knoche. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-31, Side 2; 05-34,
Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed: Historic Preservation Month - May 2005, Tim Weitzel, Acting
Chair Historic Preservation Commission accepting.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: May 2, Regular Council Work Session; May 3, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete; May 6, 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):
Public Library - March 24, 2005; Public Library - February 24, 2005;
Telecommunications Commission - April 18, 2005; Historic Preservation Commission -
March 10, 2005; Historic Preservation Commission - April 14, 2005; Public Art
Advisory Committee - April 7, 2005; Planning and Zoning Commission -April 21,2005;
Board of Appeals - January 10, 2005; Police Citizens Review Board - March 8, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Pershell, Corp., dba Colonial Lanes, 2253 Highway 218 S.;
Class C Liquor License for Grain Enterprises, LLC, dba Siren, 124 S. Dubuque St.;
Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Caf6, Inc., dba Linn Street Caf6, Inc., 121 N.
Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments, Inc., dba Vine Tavern &
Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss Street.; Class B Wine Permit for Linn Street Caf6, Inc., dba
Linn Street Caf6, Inc., 121 N. Linn St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside
Theatre dba Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St.; Temporary Transfer of Special
Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre dba Riverside Theatre. (City
Park/Riverside Festival Stage 6/13- 9/26); Class C Liquor License for Quzer, Inc., dba
Shakespeare's, 819 First Ave. S.; Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors, LC,
dba Suburban BP AMOCO, 370 Scott Court; Class C Beer Permit for Nordstrom Oil
Co. dba Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204 N. Dubuque St. New: RES. 05-178, TO
ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to La Reyna, Inc., dba La Reyna, 1937 Keokuk Street.
Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $10,775,881.44 for the period
of April 1 through April 30, 2005, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit.
Resolutions: RES. 05-179, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO 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; RES. 05-180,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
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 17, 2005
Iowa City City Jncil, regular meeting, at City Hall. Mayor Lehman pre,,
Council Members Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vane
Wilburn. Absent: None. members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
Shaffer, Knoche~ Council Jtes tape recorded on Tape 05-31, Side 2; Both Sides.
The Mayor r listoric Preservation Month - May 2005, Acting
Chair Historic Preservation ~ission accepting.
Moved by Bailey, sE ,y Champion, that the following item
recommendations in the Consent ;ndar be received, or approved, pted as
amended:
Approval of Council subject to corrections, a,~ by the
City Clerk: May 2, Regular rk Session; May 3, lular Council Formal
Official and Complete; May 6, Council Formal and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of rds and Commis., (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective y upon sepa Council action):
Public Library - March 24, 2005; Public L - Febr 24, 2005;
Telecommunications Commission - April ,ric Preservation Commission -
March 10, 2005; Historic Preservation ]ri114, 2005; Public Art
Advisory Committee - April 7, 2005; Planning Commission - April 21,2005;
Board of Appeals - January 10, 2005; Police Ci ~ns Review Board - March 8, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C L!quor License for Pershell, Corp.,, iai Lanes, 2253 Highway 218 S.;
Class C Liquor License for Grain EnterprL~ LLC, Siren, 124 S. Dubuque St.;
Class C Liquor License for Linn Street C; Inc., dba n Street Cafb, Inc., 121 N.
Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Ke] Inc., dba Vine Tavern &
Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss Street.; Wine Permit for Street Cafb, Inc., dba
Linn Street Cafe, Inc., 121 N. Linn Special Class C Lic License for Riverside
Theatre dba Riverside Theatre, 21 Gilbed St.; Tern Fransfer of Special
Class C Liquor License for River e Theatre dba Riverside (City
Park/Riverside Festival Stage - 9/26); Class C Liq for Quzer, Inc., dba
Shakespeare's, 819 First Class C Beer Permit fo in Investors, LC,
dba Suburban BP AMOCO Court; Class C Beer Permit ~r Nordstrom Oil
Co. dba Dubuque Street 204 N. Dubuque St. New: .__~ 05-178, TO
ISSUE CIGARETTE PF__/! iT to La Reyna, Inc., dba La Reyna, 193'~Keokuk Street.
Motions: a rg~'e disbursements in the amount of $10,775,881.~4 for the period
of April 1 through ~'ril 30, 2005, as recommended by the Finance Dire~or subject to
audit.
Resolutk RES. 05-179, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO 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; RES. 05-180,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
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AT 145 SOUTH WESTMINSTER STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-181,
APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE SIGNAGE FOR "DICK BLICK ART MATERIALS"
ON OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER AT 201 S. CLINTON STREET; RES. 05-182,
APPROVING JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY,
AND CITY CLERK; RES. 05-183, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST LICENSE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND ASCAP (AMERICAN SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS, AUTHORS AND
PUBLISHERS) AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND BMI (BROADCAST MUSIC,
INC.). RES. 05-184, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE THEATRE THAT ALLOWS
THE SALE OF WINE AND BEER UNDER LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES IN CITY
PARK FROM JUNE 13, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 24, 2005.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
two YIELD signs at the Ashwood Drive/Glendale Road intersection; JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Removal of two Iowa City Transit bus stops from the
southeast corner of the intersection of Grand Avenue/South Grand Avenue and from
the southwest corner of the intersection of Byington Road/Grand Avenue - Installation
of an Iowa City Transit bus stop on the south side of Melrose Avenue near the lot line
of 407 Melrose; Neal Daringer regarding FTTH (Opportunity Iowa); Tom Saterfiel
regarding Sidewalk Concerns; Todd Eakes regarding Homeless Shelter Location;
John Neff regarding Municipal Power Referendum; Correspondence regarding Alcohol
from The Stepping Up Project, Johnson County Public Health, Mike Porter [Copies in
Information Packet IP3]; Matt Sissel regarding lC Traffic Lights [Staff response
included]; Matt Sissel regarding Request for ordinance information [Staff response
included]; Correspondence regarding Deer Management from Peter Jochimsen, Alan
Nagel (x2); Barbara Thomas regarding Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament; Jim
Swaim regarding Opening of UAY Youth Center; Michael Briggs regarding Banning
the use of hand-held cell phones while driving.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for June 7 on
an ordinance approving a Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone and a Sensitive Areas Development
Plan for MWD Davis Addition (Davis/Menards). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for June 7 on an
ordinance rezoning approximately 25.67 acres by amending a Planned Development
Housing Overlay - Low Density Single Family Residential (OPDH-5) Plan in order to allow
additional zero lot line dwellings for property located on Wintergreen Drive (Village Green
XXIII and XXIV). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for June 7 on a
resolution approving the annexation of approximately 29.7 acres of territory located north
east of Highway 218 adjacent to Deer Creek Road in north west Iowa City (Horton/Clear
Creek LLC). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending 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
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Retail / Community Commercial. The following individuals appeared: Garry Klein, 628 2®
Ave.; Shel Stromquist, 316 Myrtle Ave.; Kathy Cochran, 1311 College St.; Tom Baldridge,
915 Oakcrest St.; Caroline Dieterle, 727 Walnut St.; Kelly Kuhn, 1709 H St.; Gary Sanders;
Melvin Dvorsky; Mike Carberry, ?029 Friendship St.; Mary Pat Reasoner; Gretta Anderson,
803 S. Lucas St.;Patti Santangelo, 3036 Stanford Ave.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-185, AMENDING 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. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Elliott, Lehman. Nays: Bailey, Champion. Absent:
None.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning
designation of approximately 54 acres from Public/Intensive Commercial (P/CI-1) Zone to
Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for Aviation Commerce Park. The following individuals
appeared: Gary Sanders; Kathy Cochran, 1311 College St.; Gretta Anderson, 803 S. Lucas
St. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion to adopt the changes in the Conditional
Zoning Agreement set forth by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Harry Wolf, broker representing the Airport Commission
and the City Council, appeared. PCD Director Franklin stated the if the Council would be
disagreeing with the Planning & Zoning Commission on the conditions, according to previous
policy resolution, a joint meeting of the two bodies should be scheduled. After discussion the
City Attorney stated that the motion on the floor to approve the conditional zoning agreement
as it appears at the present time would fail, and the motion should be withdrawn and a
meeting set up with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Wilbum and Champion withdrew
motion. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to continue the public hearing until
June 7. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following show of hands: ayes:
Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Bailey, Champion, Wilburn. Absent: None.
Council requested a letter from the purchaser regarding their reaction to the conditional
zoning agreement, and if favorable no meeting would need to be scheduled with the Planning
& Zoning Commission. Council Member Vanderhoef stated she would be suggesting
clarification of definition language. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to accept
correspondence from Sonia Ettinger, Evan Fales, Thomas Baldridge. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to June 7 the ordinance
conditionally changing the zoning designation of approximately 54 acres from
Public/Intensive Commercial (P/CI-1) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for
Aviation Commerce Park. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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-8-18.34 acres), subject to conditions, for property located on south
Sycamore Street north of Southpoint Subdivision, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance repealing City Code Title 12, Chapter 4
entitled Broadband Telecommunications Franchise Enabling ordinance and adopting a new
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Chapter 4. The following individuals appeared: Brett Lord-Castillo, Telecommunications
Commission, 214 S. Summit St.; Jim Larew; and Shel Stromquist, 316 Myrtle Ave. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Jim Larew. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. In response to Mayor Lehman, Asst. City Mgr.
Helling stated consultant Don Williams, Rice, Williams Associates, will be attending the June
6 and 7 Council meetings to address questions. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Elliott, to
continue public hearing to June 7. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to defer to June 7 the ordinance repealing
City Code Title 12, Chapter 4, entitled Broadband Telecommunications Franchise Enabling
ordinance and adopting a new Chapter 4. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2005 Pavement Replacement for
Water Main 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 Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-186, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2005 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A hearing was held on a resolution assessing a $300.00 Civil Penalty against One-
Eyed Jakes, 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. 05-187, ASSESSING
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST ONE-EYED JAKES. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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. 05-4160, AMENDING TITLE 14, ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
CODE," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE H, ENTITLED "SOLID
WASTE," SECTION 8, ENTITLED "STORAGE OF SOLID WASTE" BY AMENDING
SUBSECTION E, ENTITLED "LOCATION OF SOLID WASTE CONTAINER," AND BY
ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION F, ENTITLED "DOWNTOWN SOLID WASTE CONTAINER
CODE" TO ESTABLISH A PERMIT SYSTEM FOR STORAGE OF SOLID WASTE
CONTAINERS IN THE DOWNTOWN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, be voted on for final
passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that
the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 05-188, ADOPTING PERMIT
SYSTEM FOR SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS IN THE DOWNTOWN ALLEYS INCLUDING
PROVISIONS FOR APPLICATION, ISSUANCE, DURATION, INSPECTION, SUSPENSION,
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REVOCATION, REMOVAL, FEES, AND INSURANCE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-189, ON
UNCLASSIFIED SALARY COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 FOR THE CITY
MANAGER ($144,414.40), CITY ATTORNEY(S60,440.64 [60% FTE]), AND CITY CLERK
($77,896.00). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-190, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2005 DAVENPORT STREET
WATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Lynch's Excavating of West Branch, Iowa, for
$146,945. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-191, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE GRAND AVENUE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to All American Concrete, Inc. of West Liberty, Iowa, for
$207,592.90. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to appoint Thomas Martin, 167 Notting Hill
Lane and Meredith Rich-Chappell, 911 Rider Street, to the Library Board of Trustees to fill
two appointments for six-year terms July 1,2005 - July 1,2011. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted that vacancies on the Airport Commission to fill an unexpired term
ending March 1, 2008; and 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: Historic Preservation Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending March 29, 2008. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, June 29, 2005; Airport Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 1,
2007. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2005.
Correspondence received from Michelle Robnet.
The Mayor noted the previously announced 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; Telecommunications Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending March 13, 2008. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, June 15, 2005.
Council Member Bailey thanked Police Officers Fowler, Huber and Stevens for
accompanying her with ride along and walk along police patrols last Friday evening.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn wished Council Member Bailey good luck in her transportation
Grand Prix the following day; invited the public to the new United For Action Youth Center at
Tower Place; sent get well wished to Ron Hesson who recently had a hip replacement; and
congratulated the Iowa City Slammers girls softball team for their second place finish in the
Williamsburg tournament last weekend.
Council Member Vanderhoef requested Council put on their work session list
development of a survey to allow employees to suggest improvements or changes within our
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organization. The City Manager suggested utilizing the employee newsletter as an
instrument.
Council Member O'Donnell repeated the need to improve the intersection of Dubuque
and Church Streets regarding the stacking up of vehicles behind turning Cambus. The City
Manager stated that intersection was on the capital improvements list (CIP).
Council Member Champion hoped citizens would take advantage of the house tour
planned by the Friends of Historic Preservation at 925 East Washington this weekend; and
stated she would be unable to attend because she would be out of day attending the college
graduation of her last child after 22 years of having children in college.
Council Member EIliott congratulated neighbors in Riverside on getting the gaming
commission to allow them to build a casino, resort hotel, and golf course; and requested
Council set up a meeting with a senior member of the University staff and City Council to
establish a plan of action to deal with alcohol issues. Majority of Council agreed.
Mayor Lehman noted the Eastern Iowa Big Kids Toy Show planned at the Iowa City
Airport Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22; the beginning of the Downtown Friday Night
Concert Series on May 20; and Memorial Day observances at Oakland Cemetery, Memory
Gardens and the West Overlook.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted the ribbon cutting at the Prairie Park at the water
plant site last weekend; and stated new Iowa City Trails Maps are available showing bike and
walking trails, as well as skateboarding opportunities.
Mayor Lehman stated he would not be out of town for the first Council meeting in
June; and congratulated Council Member O'Donnell on his decision to run for reelection.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn meeting at 9:20 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council/~r~bers/pre,se.n~ /f~
~'~r~t W. Lehman', Mayor
Ma¥ian K. Ka'rr, City clerk
Date: May 2, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, May 2, 2005, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Student Rep: Schreiber
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Klingaman, Winkelhake, Kelsay, Jackson, Nasby
Tapes: 05-28 and 05-29, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
ALCOHOL ISSUE (IP2 of 4/28 Info Packet)
Alcohol Advisory Board Co-Chairs Leah Cohen and Brian Flynn presented information. Police
Sgt. Kelsay present for discussion. Majority agreed to schedule another work session for further
discussion.
STAFF ACTION: Schedule work session. (Karr)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 17TH 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.
B. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 17TH ON AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY
CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 54 ACRES FROM
PUBLIC/INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (P/CI-1) ZONE TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
(CC-2) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON RUPPERT ROAD. (REZ05-00004)
C. 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-8-18.34 ACRES), SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH SYCAMORE STREET EAST OF NORTH OF
SOUTHPOINT SUBDIVISION. (Brookwood Pointe)
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D. 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-I, RURAL RESIDENTIAL
(APPROXIMATELY 2.83 ACRES), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF HIGHWAY 1,
WEST OF HIGHWAY 218 AND EAST OF KI'I-rY LEE ROAD (REZ04-00030) (SECOND
CONSIDERATION) (DEFERRED FROM 3/22, 4~5)
PCD Director requested Council ignore the request for expedited action as third reading of the
ordinance can not come before the annexation is approved by the City Development Board at
the state.
PIN GRANTS (Aqenda item # 13)
Neighborhood Services Planner Klingaman noted that the Longfellow Neighborhood Association
request for sidewalks had been withdrawn. She requested the resolution be deferred to June 7
to allow the Neighborhood Council to make a recommendation for re-allocation of the $2000.
Majority agreed to defer.
CDBG/HOME (Agenda Items # 9 and # 11)
Mayor Pre tem Wilburn left the table due to a conflict of interest. Community and Economic
Development Coordinator Nasby present for discussion. Majority agreed to schedule
discussion on the waiver of the investment policy for a later time and proceed with funding as
proposed by HCDC and shown in the Annual Action Plan.
STAFF ACTION: Revise resolution to approve funding and not terms and prepare
information regarding investment policy for future meeting. (Dilkes and Nasby)
Mayor Pro tern Wilburn returned.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Planning and Zoning Commission - appoint Terry Smith
Mayor Pro rem Wilburn left the table due to a conflict of interest.
Housing and Community Development Commission - appoint Michael Shaw
Mayor Pro tern Wilburn returned.
DEER TASK FORCE (IP3 of 4/28 Info Packet)
Council reviewed information provided in the packet. Majority were not interested in pursuing
deer hunting with bow and arrow in the City limits.
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 15 - resolution .... 28E agreement ... Clear Creek, LLC ... Southgate
Development ... Iowa City ... Coralville ... Iowa City Community School District ... Camp
Cardinal Road) City Atty. Dilkes noted the error in the agenda comment and stated that
the 1/16th percentage figure should be deleted and a figure of $56,000 be inserted.
2. (Consent Calendar # 4f(1) - Oakcrest Parking ) After discussion, a majority agreed to
delete the item for separate consideration, and then vote it down (retaining the present
No Parking signs) until such a time that the majority of the neighborhood decides what
they what to do.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Mayor Lehman stated Johnson County has notified staff of their intention to review the
present Fringe Area Agreement and stated he and Mayor Pro tem Wilbum would be
representing the Council in the discussions.
2. Council Member O'Donnell reported that the Mayor was unable to throw out the first
pitch for a Regina baseball game the previous week and that he explained the situation
to the organizers.
3. Council Member Bailey noted the boards and commissions application could now be
completed on line and suggested the City make PIN grant and CDBG grant application
available on line as well to assist with illegibility issues.
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE PENDING ITEMS
Council Members requested that the "alcohol issues" item be retained for further discussion,
and requested the addition of the possible combining if the City and County Assessor office.
Meeting adjourned 8:00 PM.
Work Session Discussion Items - as of 5~02~05 - See Attached
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Work Session Discussion Items - as of 5/02/05
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
Budget
Housing Inspector- fee increase
Recycling Coordinator
CIP reviews
GilbertJHwy. 6
Restroom-Festival Stage
Railroad Overpass - 1st & 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
Burlington Street Traffic (JCCOG)
PCRB Review (prior to August 2005)
Downtown Loading Zones
Goal Session (?)
City Assessor (possible joint with County)
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/3/05
* 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.
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 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 ) 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 and 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 Comr,'~unity 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 Rick's Grille & Spirits, 1705 S First Ave.; Class A Liquor
License for Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Hwy 6 E.; Class C Beer Permit
for 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.
The cost of publishin the following proceedings and claims is $
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FICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/3/05
Iowa City City Coun¢ ular meeting, at City Hall. Mayor Lely'man presiding.
Council Members present. F Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Do~nell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed: Observance of the Ending of ~e Vietnam War - May 7,
2005, Capt. Jason Montgomery John Mikelson, County Mil Affairs Association
accepting; Senior Citizens' Month ay 2005, Dr. June accepting; Bicycle Month
- May 2005, Mark Wyatt, (BIC) of Iowa City acce~ Police Week-May 15-21,
2005 & Peace Officers' Memorial ay 15, 2005; Neu ~romatosis Awareness Month -
May 2005, Dr. Adam Kanis, Childrens' ~pital of Iowa JIHC accepting.
The Mayor present Outstanding lent Citizen Awards to Longfellow Elementary
students: Kelsey Coleman, Rachel Fobian ;ider.
Moved and seconded that the recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or as amended and to delete for separate
consideration 4f(1) JCCOG Changing of No ~g signs on south side of Oakcrest Street:
Approval of Council Actions, sul: corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: April 18, Special Council .sion; April 18, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete ;April 19, Re~lar ~il Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes ozf/Boards '~ommissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become eff/~ctive only ~n~separate Council action). Human
Rights Commission - January ,25, 2005; Parks an~Recreation Commission - March 9,
2005; Housing and Commun,~ Development (:::omr~ission - March 10, 2005; Housing
and Community Developm?flt Commission - March ~' 2005; Planning and Zoning
Commission - April 7, 200/5; Senior Center Cc -nmis'~ - March 15, 2005;
Telecommunications C~-nmission - March 28. 2005.
Pei'mit Motions/~nd Resolutions as by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor Lice,c~se for Rick's Grille & Spirits, 1705 first Ave.; Class A Liquor
License for Loyal ~rder of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 I ~6 E.; Class C Beer Permit
for Goosetown I~rket, Inc., 600B N. Dodge St. \.
Setting,,a'Publ? Hearing: RES. 05-163, SETTING A F~, BLIC HEARING ON
MAY 17, 20~5 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF O~ONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE/OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2(~.~ 05 PAVEMENT
REPLACE/MENT FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT, DIRECTING'CITY CLERK TO
PUBLIS~'t NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE~'~CITY ENGINEER
TO P~/~CE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION;~,et a public hearing
for May 17, 2005 for an ordinance repealing City Code Title 12, O\hapter 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-
Mart; 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].
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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 declared the motion
defeated.
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 for the Extended Retail Night premiering May 20 in
conjunction with the Friday Night Concert Series.
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Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for May 17th 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.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for May 17th on an ordinance
conditionally changing the zoning designation of approximately 54 acres from
Public/Intensive Commercial (P/CI-1) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for
property located on Ruppert Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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-5-10.92 acres) and part Medium Density Single Family Residential Zone (RS-8-
18.34 acres), subject to conditions, for property located on south Sycamore Street east of
north of Southpoint Subdivision. Developer Steve Kohli appeared. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Steve Kohli. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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-
18.34 acres), subject to conditions, for property located on south Sycamore Street east of
north of Southpoint Subdivision, be given first vote. 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), 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, be given second vote.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-167, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 145 SOUTH WESTMINSTER STREET TO A
PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 1905 California Avenue to a public housing program tenant.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-168, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1905 CALIFORNIA AVENUE TO A PUBLIC
HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT.
Mayor Pro tem 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
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. The following individuals appeared: Matt Hayek, Chair of
the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC); Chadie Eastham, President
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of the Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship Board, 37 Colwyn Ct.; Mark Patton, Executive
Director of the Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity. Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.
Moved and seconded 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.
Mayor Pro tern Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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
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,
725 W. Benton St.; Marilyn Belman, Galway Hills, 3455 Killarney Rd.; Don Anciaux,
Wetherby Association, 2119 Russell Dr. Moved and seconded to defer the resolution until
June 7. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Jean
Walker. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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
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Page 5
DEDICATION OF A SCHOOL SITE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROJECT TO JOINTLY
CONSTRUCT CAMP CARDINAL ROAD.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-174, RECOMMENDING THE AWARD OF A
CONTRACT BY THE CITY OF CORALVILLE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAMP
CARDINAL ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-176, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MEADOW STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND
DOVER STREET DRAINAGE BASIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT [BROS-3715(626)--8J-
52].
Moved and seconded 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. Mayor Pro rem Wilburn abstained due to a conflict of interest.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 8:30 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 C. lerk~,, ·
Submitted for publication - 5/12/05.
*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.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS- 5/6/05
* Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:30 a.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 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. 05-4159, 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 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 ordinance amending Title 14, entitled "Unified
Development Code," Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities," Article H, entitled "Solid Waste,"
Section 8, entitled "Storage of Solid Waste" by amending Subsection E, entitled
"Location of Solid Waste Container," and by adding a new Subsection F, entitled
"Downtown Solid Waste Container Code" to establish a permit system for storage of
solid waste co,~tainers in the downtown public rights-of-way, be given first vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its
disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-177, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF
PENDING LITIGATION. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the
professional competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring, performance or
discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable
injury to those individuals' reputations and those individuals requested a closed session.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Telecommunications Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending March 13, 2008. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, June 15, 2005.
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 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
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- 5/6/05
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. ;nt: None.
nd seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for assage at two Council meetings pr or to the meeting at which it is t°
be finally passed ~uspended, the second con.' land vote be waived, and that
ORD. 05-4159, )lNG TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CC E, ENTITLED "USE OF
PUBLIC WAYS AND )PERTY," CHAPTER 3, _ED "COMMERCIAL USE OF
SIDEWALKS," 5 ENTITLED "TEMPORA USE OF SIDEWALK PERMITS"
TO ALLOW FOR THE ;IAL USE OF S _KS DURING THE HOURS
OF THE FRIDAY NIGHT SERIES, voted on for final passage at this time.
The Mayor declared the motion ~d. ~nd seconded that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that ce amending Title 14, entitled "Unified
Development Code," Chapter 3, Utilities," Article H, entitled "Solid Waste,"
Section 8, entitled "Storage of Solid W. by amending Subsection E, entitled
"Location of SOlid Waste Container," ~dding a new Subsection F, entitled
"Downtown Solid Waste Container ( Ide" to e"sta51ish a permit system for storage of
solid waste containers in the dc,, ~¢ fn public ri~ts-of-way, be given first vote. The
Mayor declared the motion c
Moved and seconded to ['djou 'n to executive"~ession to discuss strategy with
counse n matters that are I; ;ntly in litigation or wh~r,.e litigation is imminent where its
disclosure would be likely to udice or disadvantage th~ position of the governmental
body in that litigation. The declared the motion ca'~ied.
Moved and to adopt RES. 05-177, RATIFY~I.G SETTLEMENT OF
PENDING LITIGATION. Mayor declared the motion carriec¥...,
Moved and ed to adjourn to executive session to e~luate the
professional competen( of individuals whose appointment, hiring, 'performance or
discharge is being cor ;red when necessary to prevent needless ahd irreparable
injury to those individ reputations and those individuals requested a.closed~ session.
The Mayor declared motion carried. ~"~
The Mayor n the current vacancy: Telecommunications Commission to fill an
unexpired term ent 3g March 13, 2008. Applications must be received by 5:0Q, p.m.,
Wednesday, June 5, 2005.
The Ma' the previously announced vacancies: Airport Commission to fill
an unexpired te~ ending March 1,2008; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an
unexpired term December 31,2006; Library, Board of Trustees to fill two six-
year terms Jul, 1,2005 - July 1,2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, ay 11,2005. Telecommunications Commission to fill an unexpired term
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ending March 13, 2006. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June
1,2005.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 11:40 a.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 ,
Submitt~d for publication - 5/11/05.
*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
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, Gar~non. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-30, Both Sides.
The Mayor pro~Jlaimed: 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, 2OO5
Iow~..~ity City Council, regular meeting, at City Hall. Mayor Lehman Council
Members pres,.ent. Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, ~/anderh( Wilburn. Absent:
None. Staff m~r~.bers present: AtkinS, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, ,N.a,2st~ Rackis, Klingaman,
Black, Gannon.~n. Ce.unciluncil minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-30, Both Si¢es
The MaYorpr"~/aimed: 30th Observance of the Ending of the V./iGtnam War-May 7, 2005,
Capt. Jason Mo, n, t,g o_ ,m, _e~ a, nd John Mikelson, County Military Affairs/Associal on accepting;
Senior Citizens' Month - May 2005, Dr. June Braverman acceptingz'Bicycle Month - May 2005,
Mark W,yatt, (BIC) Bicyclists~f Iowa City accepting; Police We~k-~,lay 15-21, 2005 & Peace
Officers Memorial Day-May 1~ 2005; Neurofibromatosis Awar~f~ess Month - May 2005, Dr.
Adam Kanis, Childrens' HospitaPo,.f Iowa at UIHC accepting. /
The Mayor present Outstan~j,,ng Student Citizenshi.p~vards to Longfellow Elementary
students: Kelsey Coleman, Rachel F~ian, Clairee Schnei/d'er._ _.
Moved by Champion, seconded"b,y O'Donnell, tha, t'the following items and
recommendatio-ns in the Consent Caleno~ be reo ' 'or approved, and/or adopted as
amended and to del~':.te for separate consid"ef, ation JCCOG Changing of No Parking signs on
south side of Oakcrest Street:
Approval of Council Actions, sub corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: April 18, Special Council Wot April 18, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete; April 19, Regul ~cil Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of B ,mmissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become only upo ,arate Council action). Human
Rights Commission - January 25, Parks ~tion Commission - March 9,
2005; Housing and Community ,ment :sion - March 10, 2005; Housing
and Community Developmenl ommission ~ March Planning and Zoning
Commission - April 7, 2005; ;nior Center March 15, 2005;
Telecommunications Comr - March 28, 2005.
Permit Motions an~ ;olutions as Recommended b~the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License~ ;a's, LLC, dba Pick's Grille & ~;~its, 1705 S First Ave.;
Class A Liquor Licens~'fc Iowa City Lodge #1096 Loyal Order~f Moose, dba Loyal
Order of Moose Lodge #1096, 3151 Hwy 6 E.; Class C Beer Per~it for Goosetown
Market, Inc., dba C.-~osetown Market, Inc., 600B N. Dodge St.
Setting~a F,~blic Hearing: RES. 05-163, SETTING A PUBLIC I%.EARING ON
MAY 17, 2005/~N PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRAGkT, AND
ESTIMATE O~/COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2005 PAVL~/1ENT ·
REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH ~_ .T!_CE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO F'I.I - SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; set a public t~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- Mart;
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 Bur-ford, 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 17th 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 17th on an
ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation of approximately 54 acres from
Public/Intensive Commercial (P/CI-1) 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-5-10.92 acres) and part Medium Density Single Family Residential Zone (RS-8-18.34
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-8-18.34 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 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, 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 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 by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-167, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 145 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 1905 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 1905 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 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. The following individuals appeared: Matt Hayek, Chair of the Housing and
Community Development Commission (HCDC); Chadie 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 tern Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, 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 tem 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, 725 W. 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 by Vanderhoef, 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 by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-174, RECOMMENDING
THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT BY THE CITY OF CORALVILLE 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 rem 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 by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 8:30 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, ontact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
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MAY 6, 2005
* Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:30 a: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 05-31, Side 1. ,
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, that the rule requiring ordi lances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior Io the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideratioll and vote be
waived, and thst ORD. 05-4159, AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY C()DE,
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 (:~F
SIDEWALKS DURING THE HOURS OF THE FRIDAY NIGHT CONCER¥ SERIES, be
voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimoL s, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wilbum,
seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this tirr~e. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor d ~clared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance tmending Title
14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities;," Article H,
entitled "Solid Waste," Section 8, entitled "Storage of Solid Waste" by arr ending
Subsection E, entitled "Location of Solid Waste Container," and by adding a new
Subsection F, entitled "Downtown Solid Waste Container Code" to estab ish a permit
system for stors, ge of solid waste containers in the downtown public rights-of-way, be
given first vote.~ Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirf ~ative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation
is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvanlage the
position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call v(4e unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and
adjourned into executive session 8:40 a.m.
Council returned to open session 8:50 a.m.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 05-177, RATIFYING
SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION, Galbreath for $360,000. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimbus, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared t~e motion
carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn to executive session
to evaluate the .i)rofessional competency of individuals whose appointmffnt, hiring,
performance or'discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and
irreparable injury to those individuals' reputations and those individuals requested a
closed session. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 8:51 a.m.
/
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, co~tact
the
City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 6, 2005
Iowa City Council, special meeting, at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
Council present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Wilburn. one. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, K Council
minutes tape on Tape 05-31, Side 1.
Moved seconded by Bailey, that the rule requiring o ~nces to be
considered and voted for final passage at two Council meetings p~ the meeting
at which it is to be ~ssed be suspended, the second conside ~nd vote be
waived, and that ORD. 59, AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE C )E,
ENTITLED "USE OF WAYS AND PROPERTY," CHAPT 3, .ED
"COMMERCIAL USE OF ," SECTION 4, ENTITLEI USE
OF SIDEWALK PERMITS" FOR THE COMMERC ,L USE
SIDEWALKS DURING THE iRS OF THE FRIDAY NIGH' ;ONCERT be
voted on for final passage at this ime. Affirmative roll call .~ unanimous 7/0, all
Council Members present. The ~r declared the motior ~rried. Move( byWilburn,
seconded by Vanderhoef, that the be finally at this time Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all :il Members The Mayor dec lared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, O'Donnell. the ordinance lending Title
14, entitled "Unified Development Code itled "City Utilities Article H,
entitled "Solid'Waste," Section 8, entitled of Waste" by
Subsection E, entitled "Location of Solid '," and by adding new
Subsection F, entitled "Downtown Solid Wa.~ ;ontainer Code" to h a permit
system for storage of solid waste containers downtown public rights- be
given first vote. Individual Council ressed their views. Affirm~ tive roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council The Mayor declared t[ motion
carried.
Moved by Bailey,-seconded by ~ adjourn to executive 'on to
discuss strategy with counsel in that are ~ently in litigation litigation
is imminent where its disclosure be likely to or disadvanta le the
position of the governmental body that litigation, ve roll call unanimous,
7~0, all Council Members present Mayor ihe motion carried
adjourned into executive sessior a.m.
Council returned to opel ;ssion 8:50 a.m.
Moved by Champion, by Elliott, to adopt ES. 05-177, :YING
SETTLEMENT OF _ITIGATION, Galbreath for ~ ;0,000. Affirm roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Co ~cil Members present. The Ma, 'declared thc motion
carried.
Moved by Vande~ seconded by O'Donnell, to to execu ive session
to evaluate the competency of individuals whose a hiring,
performance or disch e is being considered when n less and
irreparable injury to ~se individuals' reputations and those individuals uested a
closed session. 'mative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Meml .ers present.
The Mayor dec the motion carried and adjourned into executive sess 8:51 a.m.
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Council returned to open session 11:38 a.m.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Telecommunications Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending March 13, 2008. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, June 15, 2005.
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 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.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting at 11:40 a.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk