HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-07-19 Council minutes *REVISED 9/14/05
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 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,
Knoche, Scott. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-41, Side 2; Tape 05-45, Side 1.
The Mayor read a proclamation acknowledging the 35th Anniversary Celebration of the
Johnson County Crisis Center.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, 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 2f(7) Removal of no parking 8 a.m. - 5
p.m. Mon.- Fri. signs on the south side of Oakcrest Street between Sunset Street and
George Street:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: July 5, Special Council Work Session; July 5, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete; July 11, 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): Historic
Preservation Commission - June 9, 2005; Housing and Community Development
Commission - May 19, 2005; Board of Adjustment - June 8, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Beer Permit for FAP Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's West, 2 Escort Lane;
Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart Properties, Inc., dba DeliMart #1,525 Hwy 1 West;
Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart Properties, Inc.., dba DeliMart #2, 1920 Lower
Muscatine Rd.; Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart Properties, Inc.., dba DeliMart #3
2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart Properties, Inc.., dba
DeliMart #5 206 E. Benton St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Etre, LLC, dba
Etc., 118 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for High Energy Food Concepts,
Inc., dba Martini's, 127 E. College St.; Outdoor Service Area for High Energy Food
Concepts, Inc., dba Martini's, 127 E. College St.; Class C Liquor License for KDLP,
Inc., dba One Twenty Six, 126 E. Washington St.; RES. 05-228, TO ISSUE DANCE
PERMIT to Etre, LLC, dba Etc., 118 S. Dubuque St.; RES. 05-229, TO ISSUE
CIGARETTE PERMITS to FAP Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's West, 2 Escort
Lane. and Yelder Enterprises, Inc., dba Que Bar, 211 Iowa Ave.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 05-230, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2537 WHISPERING PRAIRIE AVENUE TO A PUBLIC
HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST
2, 2005.
Resolutions: RES. 05-231, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
C~erk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 19, 2005
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding.
Count present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnel
Absent: burn. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Knoche,
Scott. CoL minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-41, Side 2; Ta Side 1.
The a proclamation acknowledging the 35th Celebration of the
Johnson Count risis Center.
Moved by seconded by Elliott, that the followif items and
recommendations in Consent Calendar be received, or ap and/or adopted as
amended and to delete separate consideration 2f(7) of no parking 8 a.m. - 5
p.m. Mon.- Fri. signs on south side of Oakcrest .~tween Sunset Street and
George Street:
Approval of Cz subject to as recommended by the
City Clerk: July 5, Special mcil Work Sessi~ July 5, Regular Council Formal
Official and Complete; July 1 )ecial Coun Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes Boards Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effe~ upon separate Council action): Historic
Preservation Commission - June 9, Housing and Community Development
Commission - May 19, 2005; Board ustment - June 8, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutio by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Beer Permit for FAP dba Gasby's West, 2 Escort Lane;
Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart dba DeliMart #1,525 Hwy 1 West;
Class C Beer Permit for DeliMa )erties, dba DeliMart #2, 1920 Lower
Muscatine
Rd.; Class C Beer for DeliMart I~'~perties, Inc,., dba DeliMart #3
2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.; C~ ;s C Beer Permit for De, Mart Properties, Inc.., dba
DeliMart #5 206 E. Benton/6t Renewal: Class C Liquo~LiCense for Etre, LLC, dba
Etc., 118 S. Du ..b, uque St.j/Cla Is C Liquor License for Higl~Energy Food Concepts,
inc., dba Martini s, 127 ~. Col ~ge St.; Outdoor Service Are'~or High Energy Food
Concepts, Inc., dba Ma/ftini's, 127 E. College St.; Class C Liqi~r License for KDLP,
Inc., dba One Twent, Six, 126 E. Washington St.; RES. 05-228,~O ISSUE DANCE
PERMIT to Etre, LL~ dba Etc., 118 S. Dubuque St.; RES. 05-229~.TO ISSUE
CIGARETTE to FAP Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's West,'~, Escort
Lane. and Yelder )rises, Inc., dba Que Bar, 211 Iowa Ave.
Setting Hearing: RES. 05-230, INTENT TO CONVEY A 5"~NGLE
FAMILY HOMI AT 2537 WHISPERING PRAIRIE AVENUE TO'A. PUBLIC
HOUSING P TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A~GUST
2, .2005.
Res~ RES. 05-231, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
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FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2409 ASTER AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 05-232, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RESALE AND OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT REGARDING THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2409 ASTER AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.05-233,
AMENDING RESOLUTION 03-229 APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF HIGHLAND
WOODS, A 6.92 ACRE 10-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED WEST
OF CUMBERLAND LANE BY AMENDING THE NAME OF THE PROPERTY OWNER
AND THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY; RES. 05-234,
ESTABLISHING THE NAME OF THE LOCAL STREET LOCATED BETWEEN
MORMON TREK BOULEVARD AND DANE ROAD ADJACENT TO J JR DAVIS
ADDITION PART 2, IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND J JR DAVIS ADDITION PART 3,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-235, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2004
SANITARY SEWER REPAIR PROJECT; RES. 05-236, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 838 RUNDELL
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-237, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 813 RONALDS STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-238, APPROVING SENIOR-FRIENDLY IOWA CITY.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding installation of
parking meters on the west side of the 300 block of South Dubuque Street; JCCOG
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of GREYHOUND BUS PARKING
ONLY TOW AWAY ZONE signs in the 100 block of Court Street on the north side
between the alley and S. Dubuque Street; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding removal of parking meter and installation of cab station in the 100 block of
Court Street. Removal of three cab stations and installation of parking meters on the
north side of the 400 block of College Street; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding removal of parking meter and installation of cab station located in the 100
block of Court Street; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding installation of NO
PARKING ANY TIME signs on the east side of the 300 block of Dubuque Street;
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding installation of an Iowa City Transit bus
stop on the north side of the 100 block of Court Street in front of the Court Street
Transportation Center; Carletta Edwards regarding Mold policies [Staff response
included]; Steven G. Miller regarding All Day Bus Pass; Eric Anderson regarding
Documentary Film Shooting in Iowa City [Staff response included]; Tom Saterfiel
regarding Sidewalk Issues [Staff response included]; Michael Long regarding the
former Coldren Opera House [Staff response included]; Diana Baculis regarding
Dewey Street Repairs; Lynn Vining (2) regarding Traffic Light Cameron Way and
Mormon Trek (Reference agenda item 13).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to amend JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner recommendation regarding No Parking signs on the south side of Oakcrest Street
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between Sunset and George Street to prohibit parking from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday. [Correspondence included in packet from Wilawan Rosse, Evan Fales (2),
Einat Snir and Amnon Kohen, Peggy O'Neill. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
LaVonn Horton, 2315 Rochester Ave, appeared regarding process questions on the
upcoming election concerning the establishment of a municipal utility company. Senior
Center Commissioner Charity Rowley updated Council on activities at the Center. David
Purdy, 1434 E. Bloomington St., Executive Director of Elder Services and representing
Johnson County Consortium on Successful Aging thanked council for their support of a
senior friendly resolution on the Consent Calendar. The following individuals appeared
regarding traffic calming on Court Street between Summit and Muscatine: Jennifer Glass,
1133 E. Court St.; Laurence Fuortes, 1119 E. Court St.; Bob Crane, 1154 E. Court St.; Sue
Fuortes, 1119 E. Court St.; Jim McKean, 1164 E. Court St. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded
by Bailey, to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Wilburn absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for August 2
on an ordinance to rezone approximately 92 acres from Interim Development Residential (ID-
RS) to Low Density Single Family Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-5) for property located west
of Kennedy Parkway and east of Camp Cardinal Road (Cardinal Ridge), The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for August 2 on
an ordinance to rezone approximately 2.19 acres from Intensive Commercial (C1-1) Zone and
Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2)
Zone for property located between North Dodge Street and Dodge Street Court, east of
Conklin Lane. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for August 2 on an
ordinance to rezone approximately 3.16 acres from Interim Development Single-Family
Residential (ID-RS) Zone to Low Density Single Family (RS-5) Zone for property located on
Galway Drive (Galway Hills, Part 4). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0, Wilburn absent.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for August 2 on
an ordinance to rezone approximately 2.72 acres from Factory-Built Housing Residential
(RFBH) Zone to Planned 'Development Housing-High Density Single Family (PDH-12) Zone
to allow the development of 30 multi-family dwelling units and 9,000 square feet of
commercial space for property located west of Heinz Road. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for August 2 on a
resolution vacating alley right-of-way in Peninsula Neighborhood First Addition. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
A public hearing was held on a resolution vacating and authorizing conveyance of the
public alleys within the Peninsula Neighborhood Second Addition Iowa City, Iowa. No one
appeared.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-239, VACATING AND
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF THE PUBLIC ALLEYS WITHIN THE PENINSULA
NEIGHBORHOOD SECOND 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, that the ordinance changing the zoning
designation of approximately 29.7 acres of property, located northeast of Highway 218 and
Deer Creek Road, from County Residential to Interim Development - Office Research Park,
(Clear Creek Master Plan) be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-240, APPROVING
THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MWD DAVIS ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll
call unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Elliott, to defer to August 2, a resolution approving the
final plat of MWD Davis Addition, a portion of which includes a resubdivision of lots 13-17 of
RH Davis subdivision, and a portion of Olde Oak Lane in RH Davis Subdivision, Iowa City,
Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
A public hearing was held on a resolution vacating unimproved Olde Oak Lane, east of
Kitty Lee Road (MWD Davis Addition). No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-241, VACATING
UNIMPROVED OLDE OAK LANE, EAST OF KITTY LEE ROAD, (MWD Davis Addition).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-242, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PARTS XXIII AND XXIV, 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 approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Landfill FY06 Cell
Construction 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 05-243, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FY06 CELL CONSTRUCTION
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 a resolution declaring the City's Intent to Proceed with
and authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the Highway 6 Improvement project. No
one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-244, DECLARING THE
CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
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PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Sr. Civil Engr.
Scott present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-245, AMENDING
THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING DIVISION OF' THE
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BY THE ADDITION OF
ONE HALF-TIME ASSOCIATE PLANNER POSITION. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-246, AUTHORIZING
THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON THE 300 BLOCK OF 4TH AVENUE.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted. Staff memo enclosed.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-247, AWARDING
THE VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES CONTRACT TO BIG 10 UNIVERSITY
TOWING, INC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-248,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH IOWA REALTY COMMERCIAL TO SELL
AND/OR LEASE PROPERTY IN THE AVIATION COMMERCE PARK. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Randall Hartwig. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-249, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS OF HIGHWAY 1 WITH KITTY LEE ROAD AND THE U.S. 218 EXIT
RAMP, UST-001-5(82)--4A-52 AND UST-001-5(83)--4A-52. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-250, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MISSING LINK TRAIL PROJECT
to Peterson Contractors, Inc. for $111,807.83. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-251, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2005 TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION
PROJECT to Advanced Electric Services for $401,958.00. City Engr. Knoche present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
George Pappas, 532 S. Dubuque St., appeared thanking the City Clerk's office for
their assistance on the submission of an initiative petition, and requesting review of the
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Certificate of Insufficiency. Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to approve City Clerk's
Certificate of Insufficiency re: medical marijuana initiative and find petition insufficient. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent..
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to make the following appointments to
boards and commissions: re-appoint Jerry Anthony, 713 Eastmoor Drive, and appoint Kelly
Mellecker, 616 Fairchild Street and Thomas Niblock, 821 Melrose Avenue, to the Housing
and Community Development Commission to fill three appointments for three-year terms
September 1, 2005 - September 1, 2008; re-appoint Greg Roth, 770 Broadmoor Drive, North
Liberty, to the Police Citizens Review Board for one Peace Officer to fill a four-year term
September 1, 2005 - September 1, 2009; appoint Michael Christians, 4419 Berkeley Lane,
to the Telecommunications Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 13, 2007.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent.
The Mayor noted the vacancy on the Police Citizen Review Board for an Eligible
Elector to fill four-year terms September 1, 2005 - September 1,2009, will be readvertised.
[Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to
advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional
publication costs will be incurred.]
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment
to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2006. Applications must be received by 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, August 10, 2005.
Mayor Lehman stated that Council Members who are also Economic Development
Committee members will be visiting major employers in the community, and distributed a list
of employers requesting all Council Members sign up for a visit.
Council Member Elliott noted the presentation from LaVonn Horton earlier in the
evening concerning the municipal utility election coming up in November, and encouraged
citizens to become informed; noted the work of staff and the Planning and Zoning
Commission on the proposed new zoning ordinance and encouraged citizens to educate
themselves on this document and forward comments to the Commission; stated he would be
attending St. Louis Cardinal game with grandson on Wednesday.
Council Member Champion distributed copies of the book "Nickel and Dimed in
America" to Council Member Vanderhoef and Mayor Lehman; and a copy of "How Wal-Mart
is Destroying America and the World" to Council Members Elliott, O'Donnell, and Wilburn.
Council Member O'Donnell noted the decision regarding Court Street discussed at the
July 28 work session (more enforcement and truck embargo) and asked staff to monitor the
situation and report back to Council after school starts.
Council Member Bailey invited citizens to attend the joint public meeting on the Great
Places Initiative scheduled July 28 at Kirkwood; acknowledged Danielle and Ashley from
United Action for Youth (UAY) attending to see how youth may become more involved with
Council; recognized and thanked Prairie Lights Books for being open at midnight for Harry
Potter fans.
Council Member Vanderhoef stated she had attended the State League of Cities
meeting looking at legislative priorities for the coming year and asked for input from Council
and the public. Bailey requested a meeting be scheduled in late fall with area legislators.
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Mayor Lehman encouraged folks to attend the Johnson County 4-H Fair next week;
the ADA celebration on Saturday, July 23, in the downtown Ped Mall; and the Crisis Center
celebration at Lower City Park on Saturday, July 30, recognizing 35 years of service to the
community.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adjourn meeting at 8:00 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilbu~ absent. .~
~n'est W. Lehman, mayor
Marian K. Kart, City Clerk
UM
Date: July 2, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, July 5, 2005, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG Liaison: Schreiber
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Williams, Davidson
Tapes: 05-40, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 19 ON A RESOLUTION VACATING AND
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY IN PENINSULA
NEIGHBORHOOD SECOND ADDITION (VAC05-00004)
Franklin noted the revision made to include the conveyance.
B. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 19 ON A RESOLUTION VACATING
UNIMPROVED OLDE OAK LANE, EAST OF KITTY LEE ROAD
C. CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 29.7 ACRES OF
PROPERTY, LOCATED NORTH EAST OF HIGHWAY 218 AND DEER CREEK ROAD,
FROM COUNTY RESIDENTIAL TO INTERIM DEVELOPMENT - OFFICE RESEARCH
PARK (REZ05-00006)
D. APPROVING A SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY ZONE AND A SENSITIVE AREAS
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR MWD DAVIS ADDITION (REZ05-00001) (PASS AND
ADOPT)
Franklin requested that items D and E be reversed and E be approved prior to consideration of
D.
E. CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM COUNTY A1 TO CC-
2, COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (APPROXIMATELY 16.05 ACRES), C1-1 INTENSIVE
COMMERICAL (APPROXIMATELY 20.22 ACRES), CO-1 OFFICER COMMERCIAL
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(APPROXIMATELY 10.92 ACRES) AND RR-1, RURAL RESIDENTIAL
(APPROXIMATELY 2.83 ACRES), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF HIGHWAY 1,
WEST OF HIGHWAY 218 AND EAST OF KITTY LEE ROAD (REZ04-00030) (DEFERRED
FROM 3~22, 4/5, 6~7) (PASS AND ADOPT)
F. 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 (REZ04-00017/SUB04-00017)
(PASS AND ADOPT)
G. 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. (REZ05-00004) (PASS
AND ADOPT)
Franklin stated staff was doing traffic analysis in conjunction with this project and stated there
would be upcoming capital improvement projects. Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for
discussion.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Commission - Greg Farris
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - No applicants, readvertise
Historic Preservation Commission - reappoint Mike Maharry
PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING FOR THE 300 BLOCK OF 4TM AVENUE
(IP2 of 6/30 Info Packet)
Asst. PCD Director Davidson and Traffic Planner Williams present for discussion. Majority
agreed to proceed as outlined.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare resolution of approval for July 19 agenda. (Davidson and
Williams)
POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD (IP3 of 6/30 Info Packet)
PCRB Member Greg Roth present for discussion of two year review. Council expressed
appreciation to members.
COUNCIL TIME
1. (IP16 of 6/30 Info Packet- Sports Marketing Presentation; and 3e(6) -Youth Input on City
Council) Council Member Vanderhoef expressed interest in attending the CVB public
meeting and questioned if others would be attending. After discussion three agreed to
attend the Sports Marketing meeting and three the Youth meeting.
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2. Council Member Elliott requested a timeline for Council consideration of the proposed new
Zoning Code. City Manager will follow up.
3. (IP13 of 6/30 Info Packet - Bus Service to The Lodge) Council Member Bailey stated she
was disappointed in the City response to the request and wanted to explore other options.
Majority agreed to approach Cam bus for service on Benton Street at an upcoming JCCOG
meeting. The City Manager will provide background of previous transportation discussions.
Council Member Vanderhoef questioned the status of the trail between The Lodge and
Benton Street. Schreiber stated a fence had been constructed along the trail.
4. Council Member Bailey reminded staff that she wanted to see the Dog Park fundraising plan
prior to voting on a loan to complete the project.
5. (Consent Calendar 3e(1) - Vacant residence on Westminster Street) Council Member
O'Donnell stated he was aware the structure was owned by a Delaware bank but stated it
affected the quality of life and property values for neighbors. The City Manager stated an
inspection was scheduled and the process for foreclosure being researched.
6. UISG Schreiber stated he had spoken to the University of Iowa Student Government and
they are committed to adopting Chauncey Swan Park with the City Council. Council agreed
to work together on the park.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item # 10 - Consider a resolution ... license agreement ... Pita Pit ... sidewalk caf6) In
response to Council Member Vanderhoef, City Atty. Dilkes stated the request was statutory
and she did not see a conflict with the request and her business next door.
2. (Item # 11 - Consider a resolution ... license agreement ... Givanni's ... sidewalk caf6)
Council Member Champion questioned the staff memo indicating there may be changes to
the ordinance, and expenses incurred by the applicant in the meantime. City Attorney
Dilkes stated the current ordinance allowed for extension into Zone I and 2 of the Plaza,
and this request was the first for extension into Zone 2. Staff has some concerns and will be
making recommendations to Council on the matter, and a copy of the memo has been
provided to the applicant as well. City Clerk Karr stated that all sidewalk cafes operate with
a one year lease with the City expiring the end of the calendar year.
SCHEDULE FUTURE PENDING ITEMS
Items were scheduled as indicated on attached list.
Meeting adjourned 6:50 PM.
Work Session Discussion Items - as of 7/5/05 - See Attached
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Work Session Discussion Items - as of 7/5/05
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 Meeting with University Senior Staffer
Budget (September)
Housing Inspector - fee increase
Recycling Coordinator
CIP reviews
Gilbert/Hwy. 6 (7/18 work session)
Restroom-Festival Stage
Railroad Overpass - lS' & Mall (7/18 work session)
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
Downtown Loading Zones (7/18 work session)
Goal Session (after November election)
City Assessor (possible joint with County)
Survey employees on improvements/changes within organization (prior to goal session)
Parks & Recreation fundraising/sponsorship of projects
Transit Discussion
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/5/05
* Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Halli Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed The Right to Vote Act of 1965 - August 6, 2005, Mayor Pro tem
Wilburn accepting. Council Member Vanderhoef requested copies of the proclamation be
mailed to Iowa's congressional delegation.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as ~recommended by the
City Clerk: June 20, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; June 20, Regular
Council Work Session; June 21, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Planning
and Zoning Public Hearing - April 28, 2005; Planning and Zoning Commission - May
5, 2005; Senior Center Commission - May 18, 2005; Public Lilbrary Board of
Trustees - May 26, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class B Beer Permit for Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 ILower Muscatine Rd.;
Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.;
Special Class C Liquor License for Sushi Po Po, 726 Mormon Trek Blvd. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for American Legion, Roy L. Chopek Post #17, 3016
Muscatine Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Vito's, 118 E. College St.; Class E Liquor
License for Hartig Drug Store#10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Liquor License Mill
Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit for Gasby's East, 2303
Muscatine Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie
#695, 225 Hwy 1 West. RES. 05-218, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Mill
Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St. and Fraternal Order of Eagles, Iowa City Aerie #695,
225 Hwy 1 West.
Resolutions: RES. 05-219, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1310 FOSTER ROAD, 1241 MOSES BLOOM
LANE, 1221 MOSES BLOOM LANE, 1201 MOSES BLOOM LANE, 1287 & 1287~
MOSES BLOOM LANE, AND 1267 & 1267~ MOSES BLOOM LANE. RES. 05-220,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE OAKLAND CEMETERY: SEWER SEPARATION
PROJECT. RES. 05-221, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER
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 hing the following proceedings and claims is $
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/5/05
Iowa City City cil, regular meeting, at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
Council Members ~ailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed ~e Right to Vote Act of 1965 - August 6, Mayor Pro tem
Wilburn accepting. Council Me ler Vanderhoef requested copies proclamation be
mailed to Iowa's congressional dc lation.
Moved and seconded items and ,ns in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, as amended:
Approval of Council subject to corrections, recommended by the
City Clerk: June 20, Special Formal Official and ~lete; June 20, Regular
Council Work Session; June 21, Re lar Council Formal :i~l and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of and Commi~ (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective ly upon sep~ Council action): Planning
and Zoning Public Hearing - April 28, Plannin( Zoning Commission - May
5, 2005; Senior Center Commission - May Public Library Board of
Trustees - May 26, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Re, ~ended by the City Clerk.
New: Class B Beer Permit for Jimmy Jack's hack, 1940 LOwer Muscatine Rd.;
Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy Jack's Rib S 1940 LoweriMuscatine Rd.;
Special Class C Liquor License for Sushi Mormon Trek Blvd. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for American Le Roy L. ~opek POst #17, 3016
Muscatine Ave.; Class C Liquor License Vito's, 1 College St.; Class E Liquor
License for Hartig Drug Store#10, 701 Trek BI~ Class C Liquor License Mill
Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; Clas~ C Beer Permit f¢ "s East, 2303
· Muscatine Ave.; Class C Liquor for Fraternal OrdE Eagles, Iowa City Aerie
#695, 225 Hwy 1 West. RES. JE DANCING ~ERMIT to Mill
Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St. ar :rnal Order of Ea Iowa City Aerie #695,
225 Hwy 1 West.
Resolutions: RES. 05-219, JTHORIZING THE :3 SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO TH RELEASE OF LIEN REGAF A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEI AT 1310 FOSTER ROAD, ;ES BLOOM
LANE, 1221 MOSES BLOOM 1201 MOSES BLOOM LANE & 1287¼
MOSES BLOOM LANE, AND & 1267% MOSES BLOOM RES. 05-220,
ACCEPTING THE WORK OAKLAND CEMETERY SEWER ;EPARATION
PROJECT. RES. 05-221, A£ ~ ;EPTING THE WORK FOR THE
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PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOT 205 OF WINDSOR RIDGE - PART TEN; RES.
05-222, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER,
WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MACKINAW VILLAGE,
PART 1, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS
AND USE.
Correspondence: Judy Leonard regarding Vacant residence on Westminster
Street in Iowa City; Naftaly Stramer regarding Clinton Street and lC Jazz Festival [Staff
response included]; Allison McNeese (X2) regarding Mediacom; Police Chief letters
from Karen Kubby, Stephen Vlastos; George D. Pappas regarding Medical Cannabis
Initiative Inquiry; Kelly VanderWerff regarding Proposal for youth input on City Council;
Robed Givens regarding Hiring of a new Iowa City Police Chief.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn accepted the proclamation
for The Right to Vote Act of 1965.
Carol Spaziani, 409 Crestview Ave., appeared regarding process questions on the
upcoming election concerning the establishment of a municipal utility company. Robert
Givens, President of the Hawkeye Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, read a
resolution regarding the hiring of a new Police Chief (correspondence received on Consent
Calendar).
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for July 19 on a resolution vacating and
authorizing conveyance of alley right-of-way in Peninsula Neighborhood Second Addition.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for July 19 on a resolution vacating
unimproved Olde Oak Lane, east of Kitty Lee Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of
approximately 29.7 acres of property, located north east of Highway 218 and Deer Creek
Road, from County Residential to Interim Development - Office Research Park.
Moved and seconded that ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately
29.7 acres of property, located north east of Highway 218 and Deer Creek Road, from
County Residential to Interim Development - Office Research Park, be given first vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 05-4164, 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
passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 05-4165, APPROVING A SENSITIVE AREAS
OVERLAY ZONE AND A SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOP, MWD DAVIS
ADDITION, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 05-4166, TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 25.67
ACRES BY AMENDING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY - LOW
DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (OPDH-5) PLAN IN ORDER TO ALLOW
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ADDITIONAL ZERO LOT LINE DWELLINGS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON
WINTERGREEN DRIVE, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 05-4167, 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, be passed and adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Hollywood Boulevard Sewer Repair
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. 05-223, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD SEWER REPAIR 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 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-
4168, AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE C, ENTITLED "ELECTRICAL
CODE," OF THE IOWA CITY CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2005 EDITION OF THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INCLUDING ANNEX G WITH AMENDMENTS, AS THE
IOWA CITY ELECTRICAL CODE, REGULATING THE PRACTICE, MATERIALS AND
FIXTURES USED IN THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, EXTENSION AND
ALTERATION OF ALL WIRING, FIXTURES, APPLIANCES AND APPURTENANCES IN
CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND INSPECTION OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS AND THE
COLLECTION OF FEES; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, 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. 05-4169, REPEALING CITY CODE TITLE 12,
CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE ENABLING
ORDINANCE AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 4, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-224, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND MCC IOWA LLC (MEDIACOM) TO OPERATE A CABLE
TELEVISION SYSTEM IN IOWA CITY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-225, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE
OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER, DLSlC
L.C., AND TENANT YATES, INC. d/b/a PITA PIT, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE AT 113 IOWA
AVENUE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-226, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND TIlE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE
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OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER,
MAUREEN A. MONDANARO, AND TENANT GIVANNI'S OF IOWA CITY, INC. d/b/a
GIVANNI'S, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE AT 109 E. COLLEGE STREET.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to boards and commissions:
Greg Farris, 423 Church Street, to the Airport Commission to fill an unexpired term ending
March 1,2007; re-appoint Mike Maharry, 903 E. College Street, to the Historic Preservation
Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 2008. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
The Mayor noted that the vacancy on the Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an
unexpired term ending December 31,2006, will be readvertised. [Staff will not publish
additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies
with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be
incurred.]
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Police Citizens Review Board
for two vacancies, (One Peace Officer and One Eligible Elector), to fill four-year terms
September 1,2005- September 1, 2009; Housing and Community Development
Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms September 1,2005 - September 1,
2008; Telecommunications Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 13, 2007.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, 2005.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 7:32 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"dfor publication - 7/8/05.
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- 7/11/05
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. Absent: Champion.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-227, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
JULY 19, 2005 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL
FY06 CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 4:04 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, ) t
Submitted for publication - 7/12/05.
*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.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 5, 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. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-41, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed The Right to Vote Act of 1965 - August !6, 2005, Mayor Pro tem
Wilburn accepting. Council Member Vanderhoef requested copies of the proclamation be
mailed to Iowa's congressional delegation.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, iand/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: June 20, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; June 20, Regular
Council Work Session; June 21, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Couincil action): Planning
and Zoning Public Hearing - April 28, 2005; Planning and Zoning Commission - May
5, 2005; Senior Center Commission - May 18, 2005; Public Library Board of
Trustees - May 26, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class B Beer Permit for Jimmy Jack's, Inc., dba Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack, 1940
Lower Muscatine Rd.; Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy Jack's, inc., dba Jimmy Jack's
Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Special Class C Liquor License for P&M
Restaurant, Inc., dba Sushi Po Po, 726 Mormon Trek Blvd. Renewal: Class C
Liquor License for Roy L. Chopek/Walter L. "Bud" Ott, Post #17~dba American Legion,
Roy L. Chopek Post #17, 3016 Muscatine Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Vito's of
Iowa City, Inc., dba Vito's, 118 E. College St.; Class E Liquor License for Hartig Dru9
Co, Inc., dba Hartig Drug Store#10,701 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Liquor License
for I.C. Mill Associates, LLC, dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.; Class C Beer
Permit for FAP Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's East, 2303 Muscatine Ave.; Class C
Liquor License for Iowa City Aerie #695 Fraternal Order of Eagles dba Fraternal Order
of Eagles, Iowa City Aere #695, 225 Hwy 1 West. RES. 05-218, ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT to I.C. Mill Associates, LLC, dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.
and Iowa City Aerie #695 Fraternal Order of Eagles dba Fraternal Order of Eagles,
Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 West. '
Resolutions: RES. 05-219, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1310 FOSTER ROAD, 1~241 MOSES BLOOM
LANE, 1221 MOSES BLOOM LANE, 1201 MOSES BLOOM LANE, 1287 & 1287~
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
JULY 5, 2005
;ity City Council, regular meeting, at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding.
Council ,rs present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donn~ell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. None. Staff members present Atkins, Helling, Dilkesi Karr, Franklin,
Shaffer. inures tape recorded on Tape 05-41, Side 1.
The Mayor ,claimed The Right to Vote Act of 1965 - August Mayor Pro rem
Wilburn accepting. ~ncil Member Vanderhoef requested copies proclamation be
mailed to Iowa's onal delegation.
Moved by ~, seconded by Bailey, that the ~s and
recommendations in the ~sent Calendar be received, or app and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of il Actions, subject to as rec',ommended by the
City Clerk: June 20, Spec Council Formal Officia nd Comple'.e; June 20, Regular
Council Work Session; 1, Regular Counci ~rmal Official and Complete.
Receive and File ,s of Boards )mmissions (al~y recommendations
contained in minutes become only separate Cour cil action): Planning
and Zoning Public Hearing - Apr _~8, 2005 g and Zonin¢' Commission - May
5, 2005; Senior Center Commissi¢ 8, 2005; Public Libra:fry Board of
Trustees - May 26, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolution as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class B Beer Permit for Jimm' Inc., dba Jimmy Ja(;k's Rib Shack, 1940
Lower Muscatine Rd.; Outdoor Se for Jimmy Jack's, Ir~c., dba Jimmy Jack's
Rib Shack, 1940 Lower Muscati~ Rd.; S Class C Liquor icense for P&M
Restaurant, Inc., dba Sushi 726 . Trek Blvd. Re~ 9wal: Class C
Liquor License ~:or Roy L. Ch L. "B~d'' Ott, Post #17cba American Legion,
Roy L. Chopek Post #17, 3 Muscatine Ave.; '~.lass C Liquor License for Vito's of
Iowa City, Inc., dba Vito's 18 E. College St.; Cla~s E Liquor LiCense for Hartig Drug
Co, Inc., dba Hartig Dru! 701 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Cla~ss C Liquor License
for I.C. Mill Associatesz __v dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlinglon St.; Class C Beer
Permit for FAP Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's East, 2303 Musc~tine Ave.; Class C
Liquor License for I~fwa City Aerie #695 Fraternal Order of Eagles dba Fraternal Order
of Eagles, Iowa C,j~ Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 West. RES. 05~218! ISsuE DANCING
PERMIT to I.C.,~lill Associates, LLC, dba Mill Restaurant, 120. Et Burlington St.
and Iowa Cityj~erie #695 Fraternal Order of Eagles dba Fraterr~.~l Order of Eagles,
Iowa City Ae, He #695,225 Hwy 1 West. ·
Res,e'lutions: RES. 05-219, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR ']-O SIGN AND THE
CITY CLETRK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR TI--~ PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1310 FOSTER ROAD, 12~,1 MOSES BLOOM
LANE,/~221 MOSES BLOOM LANE, 1201 MOSES BLOOM LAI'IE, 1287 & 1287~
?
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MOSES BLOOM LANE, AND 1267 & 1267~ MOSES BLOOM LANE. RES. 05-220,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE OAKLAND CEMETERY SEWER SEPARATION
PROJECT. RES. 05-221, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOT 205 OF WINDSOR RIDGE- PART TEN; RES.
05-222, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER,
WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MACKINAW VILLAGE,
PART 1, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS
AND USE.
Correspondence: Judy Leonard regarding Vacant residence on Westminster
Street in Iowa City; Naftaly Strainer regarding Clinton Street and lC Jazz Festival [Staff
response included]; Allison McNeese (X2) regarding Mediacom; Police Chief letters
from Karen Kubby, Stephen Vlastos; George D. Pappas regarding Medical Cannabis
Initiative Inquiry; Kelly VanderWerff regarding Proposal for youth input on City Council;
Robert Givens regarding Hiring of a new Iowa City Police Chief.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn accepted the proclamation for The Right to Vote
Act of 1965.
Carol Spaziani, 409 Crestview Ave., appeared regarding process questions on the
upcoming election concerning the establishment of a municipal utility company. Robed
Givens, President of the Hawkeye Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, read a
resolution regarding the hiring of a new Police Chief (correspondence received on Consent
Calendar).
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for July 19 on a
resolution vacating and authorizing conveyance of alley right-of-way in Peninsula
Neighborhood Second Addition. 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 July 19 on a
*resolution vacating unimproved Olde Oak Lane, east of Kitty Lee Road (MWD Davis
Addition). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, ,7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of
approximately 29.7 acres of property, located north east of Highway 218 and Deer Creek
Road, from County Residential to Interim Development - Office Research Park. No one
appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by EIliott, that ordinance changing the zoning
designation of approximately 29.7 acres of property, located north east of Highway 218 and
Deer Creek Road, from County Residential to Interim Development - Office Research Park,
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 O'Donnell, that ORD. 05-4164, 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
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MOSES BLOOM LANE, AND 1267 & 1267~ MOSES BLOOM LANE. RES. 05-220,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE OAKLAND CEMETERY SEWER SEPARATION
~,OJ iCT. RES. 05-221, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOT 205 OF WINDSOR RIDGE- PART TEN; RES.
05-222 ;EPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER,
WATER ,IN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MACKINAW V/fLLAGE,
PART 1, DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC/ACCESS
AND USE.
/
Corres ~dence: Judy Leonard regarding Vacant residence on
Street in Iowa Naftaly Stramer regarding Clinton Street and [Staff
response include McNeese (X2) regarding Mediacom;
from Karen ~hen Vlastos; George D. Pappas regarding Cannabis
Initiative Inquiry; Kel Proposal for youth on City Council;
Robert Givens regard of a new Iowa City Police Chief.
Affirmative roll call vote unanir7/0, all Council Members prese~ Mayor declared
the motion carried. Mayor Pro Wilburn accepted the proclam~ for The Right to Vote
Act of 1965.
Carol Spaziani, 409 appeared regardir questions on the
upcoming election concerning the !ishment of a munici utility company. Robert
Givens, President of the Hawkeye Ch~ of the America ;ivil Liberties Union, read a
resolution regarding the hiring of a new Chief (co ~ndence received on Consent
Calendar).
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Var public hearing for July 19 on a
resolution vacating and authorizing right-of-way in Peninsula
Neighborhood Second Addition. The the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by to set a public hearing for July 19 on a
resolution vacating unimproved Olde Oak east 0~ Kitty Lee Road (MWD David
Addition). The Mayor declared the unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on an the zoning designation of
approximately 29.7 acres of property, north east of 218 and Deer Creek
Road, from County Residential to Develor Research Park. No one
appeared. .
Moved by Champion, secgf~ded by Elliott, that ordinance ~nging the zoning
designation of approximately 2~.7 acres of property, located n( '~ast of Highway 218 and
Deer Creek Road, from Coun~ Residential to Interim Develop~ ~t~,Office Research Park,
be given first vote. Affirmati¥~ roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all un~l Members present.
The Mayor declared the m~ion carried.
Moved by Vanderh. Cef, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. )5-41 , CONDITIONALLY
CHANGING THE ZONI/F4G DESIGNATION FROM COUNTY A1 TO ;-2, COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL (APPROXIMATELY 16.05 ACRES), C1-1, INTENSIVE I
(APPROXIMATE/~.22 ACRES), CO-1, OFFICE COMMERCIAL
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* 7/21/05 REVISED
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 (MWD Davis Addition), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that ORD. 05-4165, APPROVING A
SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY ZONE ANDA SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR MWD DAVIS ADDITION, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that ORD. 05-4166, TO REZONE
APPROXIMATELY 25.67 ACRES BY AMENDING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING
OVERLAY- LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (OPDH-5) PLAN IN ORDER
TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL ZERO LOT LINE DWELLINGS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON
WINTERGREEN DRIVE (Village Green Parts XXIII and XXIV), be passed and adopted.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that ORD. 05-4167, 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, be passed and adopted. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 4/3, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays:
Bailey, Champion, Elliott. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Hollywood Boulevard Sewer Repair
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 O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 05-223, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD SEWER REPAIR 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.
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. 05-4168, AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE C, ENTITLED
"ELECTRICAL CODE," OF THE IOWA CITY CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2005 EDITION OF
THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INCLUDING ANNEX G WITH AMENDMENTS, AS
THE IOWA CITY ELECTRICAL CODE, REGULATING THE PRACTICE, MATERIALS AND
FIXTURES USED IN THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, EXTENSION AND
ALTERATION OF ALL WIRING, FIXTURES, APPLIANCES AND APPURTENANCES IN
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10.92 ACRES) AND RR-1, RURAL RESIDENTIAL (APPROXIMATELY 2.83 .), FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF HIGHWAY 1, WEST OF HIGHWAY 2' AND EAST OF
LEE ROAD (MWD David Addition), be passed and adopted, roll call vote
'mous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the pted.
by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that ORD. 05-4165, Al A
'E AREAS OVERLAY ZONE AND A SENSITIVE AREAS ELOPMENT PLAN
FOR DAVIS ADDITION, be passed and adopted. Affirmative call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Members present. The Mayor declared the
' Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that ORD. TO REZONE
A~ 25.67 ACRES BY AMENDING A PLANNED D )PMENT HOUSING
OVERLAY- ENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PLAN IN ORDER
T£ ZERO LOT LINE DWELLINGS FOR RTY LOCATED ON
WINTERGREEN (Village Green Parts XXIII and XXIV passed and adopted.
Affirmative roll call vote ~nimous, 7/0, all Council Member~resent. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adc
Moved by seconded by Wilburn, that 05-4167, CONDITIONALLY
CHANGING THE ZONING .IGNATION OF APPRQ 54 ACRES FROM
PUBLIC/INTENSIVE (: AL (P/CI-1) ZONE ;OMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-
2) ZONE FOR AVIATION PARK, be and adopted. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Mayor declar the ordinance adopted, 4/3, with the
following division of roll call vote. Lehman. Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays:
Bailey, Champion, Elliott. Absent:
A public hearing was held on a ~s~ approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the of the Hollywood Boulevard Sewer Repair
project, establishing amount of bid ~ccompany each bid, directing City Clerk to
publish advertisement for bids, and fixin nd place for receipt of bids. No one
appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, Elliott,~dopt RES. 05-223, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CO ~TE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE P,D SEWER REPAIR PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF SECURITY TO ~,OMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH A NT FOR DS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE
FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. i~ roll call vote unanir~us, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor decla?id the resolution adopted. ~,
Moved by Van~ rJX'o~.f, seconded by Bailey, that the r~e requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted ~ fo'fi~al passage at two Council mee,~ngs prior to the meeting at
which it is to bE~ fil ass ,~d be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
,,a, nd that ORD. 05 , AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER~.~kARTICLE C, ENTITLED
ELECTRICAL C( OF THE IOWA CITY CODE BY ADOPT~,]G THE 2005 EDITION OF
THE CODE INCLUDING ANNEX G WI,TH AMENDMENTS, AS
THE IOWA Cl' ELECTRICAL CODE, REGULATING THE PRACTICE, MATERIALS AND
FIXTURES ,ED IN THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, EXTENSION AND
ALTERATI( OF ALL WIRING, FIXTURES, APPLIANCES AND API~,URTENANCES IN
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CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND INSPECTION OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS AND THE
COLLECTION OF FEES; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, 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
Bailey, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, that ORD. 05-4169, REPEALING CITY
CODE TITLE 12, CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
FRANCHISE ENABLING ORDINANCE AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 4, be passed
and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-224,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTESTA FRANCHISE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND MCC IOWA LLC
(MEDIACOM) TO OPERATE A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM IN IOWA CITY. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2,
with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. Nays: Bailey, Elliott.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 05-225, 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, DLSIC L.C., AND TENANT YATES, INC. d/b/a PITA PIT, FOR A SIDEWALK
CAF~ AT 113 IOWA AVENUE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-226, 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, MAUREEN A. MONDANARO, AND TENANT GIVANNI'S OF IOWA CITY,
INC. d/b/a GIVANNI'S, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~ AT 109 E. COLLEGE STREET.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to make the following appointments to
boards and commissions: Greg Farris, 423 Church Street, to the Airport Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending March 1,2007; re-appoint Mike Maharry, 903 E. College Street, to the
Historic Preservation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 2008. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted that the Vacancy on the Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an
unexpired term ending December 31, 2006, will be readvertised. [Staff will not publish
additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies
with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be
incurred.]
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The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Police Citizens Review Board
for two vacancies, (One Peace Officer and One Eligible Elector), to fill four-year terms
September 1,2005 - September 1, 2009; Housing and Community Development
Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms September 1, 2005 - September 1,
2008; Telecommunications Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 13, 2007.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, 2005.
Council Member Elliott noted the cash donation from Integrated DNA Technology for
Iowa City's special events and Iowa City and Coralville Libraries; and noted the success of
the Jazz Festival; reported on a recent visit to the Senior Center and the singing of patriotic
songs, and thanked the senior generation for their making it possible for us to be here, and
be free.
Council Member Champion stated it was a great 4th of July celebration in Iowa City.
Council Member O'Donnell thanked the Jaycees for the fireworks display and asked if
there was attendance figures available for the event. Staff will follow up.
Council Member Vanderhoef echoed comments on the Jazz Festival and noted the
efforts of Steve Grismore and Mark Ginsberg over the years; and thanked the Jaycees for the
fireworks and the opportunity to meet neighbors from her viewing spot at First Avenue and
Tudor.
Mayor Pro rem Wilburn complimented not only the Jazz Festival music but also the
visitors who utilized the recycling bins; announced the Iowa City Aero hawks would be having
a radio controlled air show at the recycling area of the Iowa City Landfill on July 10,
admission is a can good donation to the Crisis Center.
Council Member Bailey reiterated comments on the Jazz Festival and Jaycees
fireworks and thanked all the volunteers who made it possible for us to enjoy the events.
Mayor Lehman wished City Manager Atkins a Happy Birthday on July 12.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn meeting at 7:32 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
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JULY 11,2005
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. Absent: Champion. Staff members present: Atkins, Behr, Knoche, Karr.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-42, Side 1.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-227, SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 19, 2005 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA
CITY LANDFILL FY06 CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn special meeting at 4:04 p.m.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk