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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 16, 1999
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Counsil Members present: Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry,
Absent: Champion, Kubby, Vanderhoef. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling,
Dilkes, Karr, O'Malley. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 99-36, Side 1.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the February 23, March 1, and
March 2 meetings, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Appeals - December 7.
Adopt the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Building Code (with
revisions).
Civil Service Comm. - January 5. Human Rights Comm. - January 25.
Library Bd. of Trustees - January 28. P&Z Comm. ~ February 18. PCRB -
March 2.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: RES. 99-79, Bk. 121, p. 79, ISSUE
CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Correspondence: Marion Nelson regarding South Pointe rezoning.
Dwayne and Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret regarding Northeast District. Jonathan
Jordahl (JC Board of Supervisors) regarding expansion of the Johnson
County/Iowa City Senior Center Facilities. Evelyn Kral regarding deer. Rod
Sullivan (on behalf of 23 petition signers) regarding public transit. Ron and
Kathy Kuzniar regarding transit. Betty Alfaro regarding transit. Harry Wolf
regarding signage. James Buck regarding parking. Civil Service Commission
submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Building
Inspector; Mass Transit Operator. Judy Klapper (Senior Center Council of
Elders) regarding Town Meeting (previously distributed - 3/5).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Champion, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to accept the form of Continuing
Disclosure Certificate pertaining to the $9,000,000 General Obligation Bonds. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Champion, Kubby,
Vanderhoef absent.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept the form of Tax
Exemption Certificate pertaining to the ~9,000,000 General Obligation Bonds. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Champion, Kubby,
Vanderhoef absent.
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Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-80, Bk. 121,
p. 80, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ~9,000,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Champion, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn the special meeting
8:05 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 4/0, Champion,
Kubby, Vanderhoef absent.
Ernest W. Lehman, ayor
'an K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 02/23/99
Iowa City City Council, regular
meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present:
Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry. Absent: Vanderhoef.
The Mayor presented his State of the
City Address.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding
Student Citizenship Awards to Regina
Elementary students: Ben Kuenster, Ilse
Bendorf, Scan Jezewski.
The Mayor proclaimed Sertoma's
Freedom Week - March 22-26.
Moved and seconded that the
following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council
Actions of the regular meeting of
February 9, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Human Rights Comm. -
December 21, January 25, February
8. Bd. of Library Trustees - January
28. P&R Cornre. - January 13. P&Z
Comm. - January 21, February 4.
PCRB - February 9. Public Art
Advisory Comm. - January 22.
Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. -
January 20.
Remove the Parks and
Recreation seat on the
Riverfront & Natural Areas
Comm. and to revise RNAC's
by-laws to change their
membership to 10 members.
Rules Comm. - January 29. Sr.
Center Comm. - January 19.
Permit Motions and
Resolutions: Class C Liquor License
for Jimmy's Bistro, 325 E.
Washington St. Outdoor Service Area
for Jimmy's Bistro, 325 E.
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February 23, 1999
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Washington St. Class C Liquor
License for Sushi Po Po, 225 Mormon
Trek Blvd. Class B Wine Permit for
Devotay, 117 N. Linn St. Special
Class C Liquor License for Devotay,
117 N. Linn St. Class C Beer Permit
for Hy~Vee//3, 1201 N. Dodge St.
Class B Wine Permit for Hy-Vee
1201 N. Dodge St. Class E Liquor
License for Hy-Vee //3, 1201 N.
Dodge St. Class B Beer Permit for
Pizza Hut #402005, 1921 Keokuk St.
Permanent Transfer of a Class C Beer
Permit for Tobacco Outlet Plus, 86
Sturgis Corner Dr. to 923 S. Riverside
Dr. Class B Beer Permit for Maid-Rite,
1705 S. First Ave. RES. 99-47, ISSUE
CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Motions: Approve
disbursements in the amount of
913,248,185.69 for the period of
January 1 through January 31, as
recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearing: RES.
99-48, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE 1999 ASPHALT RESURFACING
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
RES. 99-49, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY
METHANE ABATEMENT PROJECT,
PHASE I, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 99-50,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
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February 23, 1999
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AND IOWA STATE BANK AND TRUST
COMPANY, IOWA CITY, 10WA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 435 - 437
SOUTH SUMMIT STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-51,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING
A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2014 HANNAH JO
COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-
52, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER AND WATER
MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
AUDITOR'S PARCEL 98068. RES. 99-
53, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
WATER MAIN PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR IDYLLWILD
CONDOMINIUMS (BUILDINGS 15-18).
Correspondence: John Veit
regarding New York police. Karen
Schemmel (IC Chamber of Commerce)
regarding 8th Annual Business Fair.
Betty Sedlacek regarding deer and
First Avenue extension. Kevin Bycroft
regarding deer. Suzanna Herroans
regarding deer. 18 signatures
regarding deer. 20 signatures
regarding recycling. Nazen Median
regarding deer. Pare Gillett regarding
deer. Gee Rabe regarding deer. Jane
Odin regarding deer. Sheri McMichael
regarding Special Olympics. Civil
Service Commission submitting
certified lists of applicants for the
following position(s): Animal Control
Officer. Maintenance Worker -
Transit. Ron Vogel regarding zoning
regulations, noise and area schools.
Peter Seabel regarding transit
proposed route change. Stow Persons
regarding North Dodge bus route
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Amanda Morgan, 517 Iowa Avenue,
appeared to request Council consider non-
lethal methods to reduce the deer population.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for March 23 on an ordinance
changing the zoning designation of
approximately 8.08 acres located at the west
termini of Langenberg Avenue and
Hemingway Lane from Medium Density
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Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to Planned
Development Housing Overlay/Medium
Density Single-Family Residential (PDH-8).
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance conditionally changing the zoning
designation of approximately 61.8 acres
located south of Whispering Meadows Drive
from Medium Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-8) to Factory Built Housing
Residential (RFBH - 59.25 acres) and Low
Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12 -
2.55 acres). Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from: James Miller, Lake
Calvin Properties; Charlotte Bailey; Jane
Klitzka, Grant Wood Neighborhood
Association. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
The Mayor announced the application
had been withdrawn by the applicant and no
action would be taken on the ordinance
conditionally changing the zoning designation
of approximately 61.8 acres located south of
Whispering Meadows Drive from Medium
Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to
Factory Built Housing Residential (RFBH -
59.25 acres) and Low Density Multi-Family
Residential (RM-12 - 2.55).
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
99-3874, CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION OF LOT 8 AND OUTLOT A WB
DEVELOPMENT, RESUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT
A, WB DEVELOPMENT, A 21.26 ACRE
PARCEL LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF
NAPLES AVENUE, SOUTH OF ITS
INTERSECTION WITH ALYSSA COURT,
FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (C1-1) TO
SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY ZONE-
INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (OSA-CI-1).
A public hearing was held to discuss
the proposed operating budget for the fiscal
year July 1, 1999, through June 30, 2000,
the proposed three-year financial plan, and
also the multi-year capital improvements
program through fiscal year 2003. Steve
Kanner, 1111 E. Burlington, distributed a
letter of budget issues. Moved and seconded
to accept correspondence from Steven
Kanner. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved and seconded to continue the
public hearing to March 2. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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A public hearing was held on a
resolution adopting amendment to the FY99
Annual Action Plan Budget which is a part of
the consolidated plan as mandated by the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-54, ADOPTING THE AMENDED FY99
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN BUDGET WHICH IS
A PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN AS
MANDATED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the River Street/Woolf
Avenue Reconstruction Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-55, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVER STREET /
WOOLF AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION
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 ORD
99-3875, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 9,
CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "PARKING
REGULATIONS," ARTICLE 4, ENTITLED
"GENERAL PARKING RESTRICTIONS,"
SECTION H, ENTITLED "IN EXCESS OF
FORTY-EIGHT HOURS" REGARDING THE
STORAGE OF VEHICLES ON STREETS,
ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
99-3876, Bk. 42, p. 10, AMENDING TITLE 9
OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY
ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3,
SECTION 6B THEREIN TO REDUCE THE
SPEED LIMIT ON NAPLES AVENUE FROM
THE CITY LIMIT TO THE INTERSECTION
WITH IOWA HIGHWAY 1.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-56, ADOPT AMENDED BY-LAWS FOR
THE PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-57, APPROVING THE CALLS TO ARTISTS
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FOR TWO SCULPTURES IN THE
DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN MALL.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-58, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF SAND PIT PUMP
STATION - LOWER TERMINUS PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to defer to
March 2, a resolution awarding contract and
authorizing Mayor to sign and City Clerk to
attest contract for construction of the College
Street Pedestrian Mall Water Main
Replacement Project. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-59, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARK
MAINTENANCE BUILDING IN NAPOLEON
PARK.
Steven Kanner, 1111 E. Burlington,
appeared regarding the union status of
companies receiving city bids.
The Mayor announce the vacancy on
the Historic Preservation Cornre. for an
unexpired term ending March 29, 2001.
Moved and seconded to make the
following appointments to the Historic
Preservation Cornre.: re-appoint Marc Mills,
530 Brown St. as the Brown St. District
representative to a fill three-year term ending
March 29 2002; re-appoint Doris Malkmus,
1328 Muscatine Ave. as the Moffitt Cottage
representative to fill a three-year term ending
March 29, 2002; re-appoint Lars Anderson,
45 Heron Circle and appoint Susan Licht,
3109 Raven St. to fill three year terms ending
March 29, 2002. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to appoint Terry
Smith, 2220 Balsam Ct., to the
Telecommunications Cornre. to fill a three-
year term ending March 13, 2002. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to appoint Jim
Pusack, 4750 Inverness Ct., to the
Telecommunications Cornre. to fill a three-
year term ending March 13, 2002. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:30 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of
Council activities and disbursements is on file
in the office of the City Clerk and Finance
DePartment,
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Mar/an ,K. Karr, City Clerk
S u atjor~ - 3/3/99
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/1/99
Iowa City City Council, special meet-
ing, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present:
Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to
executive session to discuss the purchase of
particular real estate only where premature
disclosure could be reasonably expected to
increase the price the governmental body
would have to pay for that property, the rain-
utes and the tape recording of a session
closed under this paragraph shall be available
for public examination when the transaction
discussed is completed; and to discuss strat-
egy with counsel in matters that are presently
in litigation or where litigation is imminent
where its disclosure would be likely to preju-
dice or disadvantage the position of the gov-
ernmental body in that litigation. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 7:10 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
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/2/99
Iowa City City Council, special
meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present:
Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry. Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Mayor Pro tem Thornberry read the
Mayor's proclamation for Daffodil Days -
March 8-12, Christine Riggs accepted. The
Mayor proclaimed Breath of Fresh Air Days -
March 12-14, Chris Squier and Dr. Kemp
Kernstein accepted; Children and Healthcare
Week - March 21-27; Mental Retardation
Awareness Month - March.
Moved and seconded that the
following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as presented:
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Housing and
Community Development Commission
- January 21. Board of Adjustment -
February 10. PCRB - February 16,
February 23. Public Art Advisory
Committee - February 11. Rules
Committee - February 25.
Permit Motions: Class C Beer
Permit for Dell Mart #2, 1920 Lower
Muscatine Rd. Refund unused portion
of a Class E Liquor License for The
Cellar, 116 S. Linn St. Refund an
unused portion of a Class E Beer
Permit for The Cellar, 116 S. Linn St.
Setting Public Hearings: RES.
99-60, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE IOWA RIVER DAM
RENOVATION, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
RES. 99-61, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
KIWANIS PARK DEVELOPMENT AND
TY'N CAE STORMWATER PROJECT,
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DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-62,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE IOWA CITY CIVIC
CENTER ADDITIONS AND
RENOVATIONS PROJECT, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION. RES. 99-63, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE IOWA CITY STREET & WATER
FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS -
DIVISION 1: FOSTER ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS AND DIVISION 2.'
WATER FACILITY SITE
DEVELOPMENT - PHASE II
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 99-64,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND STEVE
MOEN FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE
CITY FENCE AND GENERAL FENCE
LINE CLEAN-UP WORK.
Correspondence: Historic
Preservation Commission regarding
Airport Terminal Renovations. Leah
Cohen (PCRB) regarding officer
identification. Chuck deProsse
regarding PCRB. Susan Boyd
regarding transit. JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner: "No Parking
between Signs" on Iowa Avenue
West of Evans Street. Civil Service
Commission submitting certified lists
of applicants for the following
position(s): Family Self-Sufficiency
Coordinator; Parking Attendant.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Bebe Ballantyne updated Council on
the activities at the Senior Center. Lloyd
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Wannveer appeared about a recent Press
Citizen article dealing with city water and
sewer projects. Steve Kanner, 1111 E.
Burlington, wished Mary Christenson a Happy
100th Birthday. Council also extended their
best wishes to Ms. Christenson.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for March 30, on a resolution
adopting and incorporating the Northeast
District Plan into the Iowa City
Comprehensive Plan. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for March 30, on an ordinance
amending City Code subsection 14-4B
pertaining to change Board of Adjustment
notice requirements and incorporate Board
powers and procedures into the Zoning
Chapter. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for March 30, on an ordinance
changing the zoning designation of 2.78
acres located at the northeast corner of Duck
Creek Drive and Rohret Road from Low
Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to
Sensitive Areas Overlay/Low Density
Residential (OSA-5) to permit a 14-unit
residential development. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Maryann Dennis
and Charles Eastham, Greater Iowa City
Housing Fellowship. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-65, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES FIRST
ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. The following
individuals appeared: Bob Hegeman and Mike
Speer, S&J Development.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-66, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
HOLLYWOOD MANOR, Part 6, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. Moved and seconded to change the
name of Wetherby Drive in the plat to
Lakeside Drive. The Mayor declared the
motion to amend defeated. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from
Philip Leff, representing Frantz Construction.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, estimate of cost for the
construction of the 1999 Asphalt Resurfacing
Project.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-67, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1999 ASPHALT
RESURFACING PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Iowa City Transit Facility
Methane Abatement Project, Phase h
Moved and seconded adopt RES. 99-
68, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY METHANE
ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE I,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY
TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE
FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution authorizing the filing of the
Consolidated Transit Funding Application with
the Iowa Department of Transportation for
FY2000 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance
and Federal Transit Administration Funding.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-69, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
FY2000 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT
ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION FUNDING.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution adopting the annual budget for the
Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2000. Lloyd
Warmveer appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-70, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2000.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-71, DIRECTING SALE OF $9,000,000
CORPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-72, APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN
FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR
FISCAL YEARS 2000 THROUGH 2002 AND
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THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2003.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-73, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SUMMIT STREET
BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
[PROJECT NO. BRM-3715(13)--8N-52].
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-74, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY
DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE, PHASE II
IMPROVEMENTS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-75, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLLEGE STREET
PEDESTRIAN MALL WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-76, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2709 WAYNE
AVENUE TO THE TENANT AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 30, 1999.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-77, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2409 ASTER
AVENUE TO THE TENANT AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 30, 1999.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-78, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2308 LAKESIDE
DRIVE TO THE TENANT AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 30, 1999.
Moved and seconded to approve a
tentative agreement between the City of Iowa
City and the Iowa City Library Board of
Trustees and the American Federation of
State, County, and Municipal Employees,
Local #183, AFL-CIO, for a collective
bargaining agreement to be effective July 1,
1999, through June 30, 2001. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the current
vacancies: Public Art Advisory Committee -
one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending
January 1, 2002 with a preference for an
architect; Historic Preservation Commission -
one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
March 29, 2001. These appointments will be
made at the April 6 Council meeting.
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Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:25
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
Submitt~e f~lication - 3/10/99
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
FEBRUARY 23, 1999
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry. Absent: Vanderhoef. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
Franklin, Yucuis, Gannon, Fosse, Schmadeke, Trueblood. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 99-25, Side 2; 99-31, Both Sides.
The Mayor announced that item #7b, rezoning request from Lake Calvin/
Saddlebrook had been withdrawn by the applicant and no action would be taken by
Council.
The Mayor presented his State of the City Address.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Regina
Elementary students: Ben Kuenster, Ilse Bendorf, Sean Jezewski.
The Mayor proclaimed Sertoma's Freedom Week - March 22-26.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of February
9, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Comm. -
December 21, January 25, February 8. Bd. of Library Trustees - January 28.
P&R Comm. - January 13. P&Z Comm. - January 21, February 4. PCRB -
February 9. Public Art Advisory Comm. - January 22. Riverfront & Natural
Areas Comm. - January 20.
Remove the Parks and Recreation seat on the Riverfront & Natural
Areas Comm. and to revise RNAC's by-laws to change their
membership to 10 members.
Rules Cornre. - January 29. Sr. Center Comm. - January 19.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Class C Liquor License for Jimmy's
Bistro, 325 E. Washington St. Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy's Bistro, 325
E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Sushi Po Po, 225 Mormon Trek
Blvd. Class B Wine Permit for Devotay, 117 N. Linn St. Special Class C
Liquor License for Devotay, 117 N. Linn St. Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee
#3, 1201 N. Dodge St. Class B Wine Permit for Hy-Vee #3, 1201 N. Dodge
St. Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee #3, 1201 N. Dodge St. Class B Beer
Permit for Pizza Hut #402005, 1921 Keokuk St. Permanent Transfer of a
Class C Beer Permit for Tobacco Outlet Plus, 86 Sturgis Corner Dr. to 923 S.
Riverside Dr. Class B Beer Permit for Maid-Rite, 1705 S. First Ave. RES. 99-
47, Bk. 121, p. 47, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of 913,248,185.69
for the period of January 1 through January 31, 1999, as recommended by
the Finance Director subject to audit.
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Setting Public Hearing: RES. 99-48, Bk. 121, p. 48, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for March 2 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
1999 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-49, Bk.
121, p. 49, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for March 2 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY METHANE
ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE I, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 121: RES. 99-50, p. 50, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK
AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, 10WA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
435 - 437 SOUTH SUMMIT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-51, p.
51, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2014 HANNAH JO COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 99-52, p. 52, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER
AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR AUDITOR'S PARCEL
98068. RES. 99-53, p. 53, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WATER MAIN
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR IDYLLWILD CONDOMINIUMS (BUILDINGS 15-
18).
Correspondence: John Veit regarding New York police. Karen
Schemmel (IC Chamber of Commerce) regarding 8th Annual Business Fair.
Betty Sedlacek regarding deer and First Avenue extension. Kevin Bycroft
regarding deer. Suzanna Herroans regarding deer. 18 signatures regarding
deer. 20 signatures regarding recycling. Nazen Median regarding deer. Pam
Gillett regarding deer. Gee Rabe regarding deer. Jane Odin regarding deer.
Sheri McMichael regarding Special Olympics. Civil Service Commission
submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Animal
Control Officer. Maintenance Worker - Transit. Ron Vogel regarding zoning
regulations, noise and area schools. Peter Seabel regarding transit proposed
route change. Stow Persons regarding North Dodge bus route
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Amanda Morgan, 517 Iowa Avenue, appeared to request Council consider
non-lethal methods to reduce the deer population.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for March
23 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 8.08 acres
located at the west termini of Langenberg Avenue and Hemingway Lane from
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Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to Planned Development Housing
Overlay/Medium Density Single-Family Residential (PDH-8) (Southpointe Part 7).
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning
designation of approximately 61.8 acres located south of Whispering Meadows
Drive from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to Factory Built
Housing Residential (RFBH - 59.25 acres) and Low Density Multi-Family Residential
(RM-12 - 2.55 acres) (Saddlebrook). Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to
accept correspondence from: James Miller, Lake Calvin Properties; Charlotte Bailey;
Jane Klitzka, Grant Wood Neighborhood Association. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent.
The Mayor announced the application had been withdrawn by the applicant
and no action would be taken on the ordinance conditionally changing the zoning
designation of approximately 61.8 acres located south of Whispering Meadows
Drive from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to Factory Built
Housing Residential (RFBH - 59.25 acres) and Low Density Multi-Family Residential
(RM-12 - 2.55) (Saddlebrook).
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt ORD. 99-3874, Bk.
42, p. 8, CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF LOT 8 AND OUTLOT A WB
DEVELOPMENT, RESUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT A, WB DEVELOPMENT, A 21.26
ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF NAPLES AVENUE, SOUTH OF
ITS INTERSECTION WITH ALYSSA COURT, FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-
1) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY ZONE-INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (OSA-Clol).
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll
call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry. Nays: Kubby.
Absent: Vanderhoef.
A public hearing was held to discuss the proposed operating budget for the
fiscal year July 1, 1999, through June 30, 2000, the proposed three-year financial
plan, and also the multi-year capital improvements program through fiscal year
2003. Finance Director Yucuis and City Manager Atkins presented a summary of
the proposed budget. Steve Kanner, 1111 E. Burlington, distributed a letter of
budget issues. Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence
from Steven Kanner. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Vanderhoef absent. Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to continue the public
hearing to March 2. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Vanderhoef absent.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting amendment to the FY99
Annual Action Plan Budget which is a part of the consolidated plan as mandated by
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-54, Bk. 121, p. 54,
ADOPTING THE AMENDED FY99 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN BUDGET WHICH IS A
PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN AS MANDATED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
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OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Vanderhoef 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 River
Street/Woolf Avenue Reconstruction Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-55, Bk. 1 21, p.
55, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVER STREET / WOOLF
AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION 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, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt ORD 99-3875, Bk.
42, p. 9, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "PARKING
REGULATIONS," ARTICLE 4, ENTITLED "GENERAL PARKING RESTRICTIONS,"
SECTION H, ENTITLED "IN EXCESS OF FORTY-EIGHT HOURS" REGARDING THE
STORAGE OF VEHICLES ON STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 4/2, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Thornberry, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell. Nays: Kubby, Champion.
Absent: Vanderhoef.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 99-3876, Bk. 42,
p. 1 O, AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY ENTITLED "MOTOR
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 6B THEREIN TO
REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT ON NAPLES AVENUE FROM THE CITY LIMIT TO THE
INTERSECTION WITH IOWA HIGHWAY 1. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 99-56, Bk. 121, p. 56,
ADOPT AMENDED BY-LAWS FOR THE PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-57, Bk. 121, p.
57, APPROVING THE CALLS TO ARTISTS FOR TWO SCULPTURES IN THE
DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN MALL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved O'Donnell, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 99-58, Bk. 121, p. 58,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SAND PIT PUMP STATION -
LOWER TERMINUS PROJECT to Reynolds, Inc. for $799,325. Public Works
Director Schmadeke present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Lehman,
Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry. Nays: Champion. Absent: Vanderhoef.
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Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to March 2, a resolution
awarding contract and authorizing Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest contract
for construction of the College Street Pedestrian Mall Water Main Replacement
Project. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef
absent.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-59, Bk. 121,
p. 59, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARK
MAINTENANCE BUILDING IN NAPOLEON PARK to McComas-Lacina Construction
for 9871,105. Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Steven Kanner, 1111 E. Burlington, appeared regarding the union status of
companies receiving city bids. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion of the Capt.
Irish Parkway project.
The Mayor announce the vacancy on the Historic Preservation Comm. for an
unexpired term ending March 29, 2001.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to make the following
appointments to the Historic Preservation Comm.: re-appoint Marc Mills, 530
Brown St. as the Brown St. District representative to fill three-year term ending
March 29 2002; re-appoint Doris Malkmus, 1328 Muscatine Ave. as the Moffitt
Cottage representative to fill a three-year term ending March 29, 2002; re-appoint
Lars Anderson, 45 Heron Circle and appoint Susan Licht, 3109 Raven St. to fill
three year terms ending March 29, 2002. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to appoint Terry Smith, 2220
Balsam Ct., to the Telecommunications Cornre. to fill a three-year term ending
March 13, 2002. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/1, with Kubby voting
"Nay", Vanderhoef absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Champion, to appoint Jim Pusack, 4750
Inverness Ct., to the Telecommunications Comm. to fill a three-year term ending
March 13, 2002. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Vanderhoef absent.
Council Member Norton noted United Way raised 13% more than their 91.5
million goal. Council acknowledged the efforts of United Way co-chair and City
Clerk Karr; reminded Council and the public of Bowl for Kids Sake fund raiser
scheduled for Saturday, February 27; and noted interest in a new park in the Miller-
Orchard neighborhood expressed in the Parks & Recreation Commission minutes.
Council Member Thornberry stated he had received a mailed notice of a
Neighborhood Council meeting on March 11 in the Lobby Conference Room but no
time was given. Staff reported the start time of 7:00 p.m.; requested Council
consider changing their March 22/23 meetings to one week later. After discussion
Council agreed to change the dates to March 29/30.
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Council Member O'Donnell wished a speedy recovery to Bob Simpson, Chair
of the SEATS Advisory Committee; and stated the SEATS Advisory Committee
would be meeting on March 4.
Council Member Champion encouraged citizens to take the time to educate
themselves on the upcoming Sales Tax election on March 30.
Council Member Kubby noted the recent memo from City Environmental
Regulation Specialist Tallman regarding the Prairie Preview scheduled March 2;
reminded citizens of the Riverside theater Diamonds & Denim Art and Service
Auction on February 26; CPR Saturday scheduled February 27.
Mayor Lehman noted the Chamber Business Fair scheduled for February 27 &
28 at Carver Hawkeye Arena; wished outgoing Iowa Basketball Coach Tom Davis
the very best; and announced two League forums on the Sales Tax election.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 9:30 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent.
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 at 356-5043.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTIONOF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 1, 1999
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Karr,
Fowler, Davidson, Franklin. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 99-34, Side 1.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Norton, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure
could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would
have to pay for that property, the minutes and the tape recording of a session
closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the
transaction discussed is completed; and 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members pre-
sent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session
6:32 p.m.
Council returned to open session 7:08 p.m.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn the special meeting
7:10 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.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 2, 1999
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry. Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling,
Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Yucuis, Schoon, Logsden, Fowler, Doyle, Fosse. Council minutes
tape recorded on Tapes 99-34, Side 2; 99-35, Both Sides.
Mayor Pro tem Thornberry read the Mayor's proclamation for Daffodil Days -
March 8-12, Christine Riggs accepted. The Mayor proclaimed Breath of Fresh Air Days -
March 12-14, Chris Squier and Dr. Kemp Kernstein accepted; Children and Healthcare
Week- March 21-27; Mental Retardation Awareness Month - March.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
presented:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing and Community Development
Commission - January 21. Board of Adjustment - February 10. PCRB - February
16, February 23. Public Art Advisory Committee - February 11. Rules Committee
- February 25.
Permit Motions: Class C Beer Permit for Deli Mart//2, 1920 Lower
Muscatine Rd. Refund unused portion of a Class E Liquor License for The Cellar,
116 S. Linn St. Refund an unused portion of a Class E Beer Permit for The Cellar,
116 S. Linn St.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-60, Bk. 121, p. 60, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for March 30 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE IOWA RIVER DAM RENOVATION,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION. RES. 99-61, Bk. 121, p. 61, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for
March 30 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE KIWANIS PARK DEVELOPMENT AND
TY'N CAE STORMWATER PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE
SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-62, Bk. 121, p. 62,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for March 30 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-63, Bk. 121, p.
63, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for March 30 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE IOWA CITY STREET & WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS - DIVISION 1:
FOSTER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND DIVISION 2: WATER FACILITY SITE
DEVELOPMENT - PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
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TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 99-64, Bk. 121, p. 64, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND STEVE
MOEN FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE CITY FENCE AND GENERAL FENCE LINE
CLEAN-UP WORK.
Correspondence: Historic Preservation Commission regarding Airport
Terminal Renovations. Leah Cohen (PCRB) regarding officer identification. Chuck
deProsse regarding PCRB. Susan Boyd regarding transit. JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner: "No Parking between Signs" on Iowa Avenue West of Evans
Street. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the
following position(s): Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator; Parking Attendant.
The Mayor repeated the public hearings as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Bebe Ballantyne updated Council on the activities at the Senior Center. Lloyd
Wannveer appeared about a recent Press Citizen article dealing with city water and
sewer projects. Steve Kanner, 1111 E. Burlington, wished Mary Christenson a Happy
100th Birthday. Council also extended their best wishes to Ms. Christenson.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for March 30,
on a resolution adopting and incorporating the Northeast District Plan into the Iowa City
Comprehensive Plan. Kubby stated Council had agreed to continue the public hearing to
April 6 due to the City Sales Tax election on March 30. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for March 30,
on an ordinance amending City Code subsection 14-4B pertaining to change Board of
Adjustment notice requirements and incorporate Board powers and procedures into the
Zoning Chapter. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for March 30,
on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of 2.78 acres located at the northeast
corner of Duck Creek Drive and Rohret Road from Low Density Single-Family Residential
(RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay/Low Density Residential (OSA-5) to permit a 14-unit
residential development (Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship). The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Norton,
seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Maryann Dennis and Charles
Eastham, Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-65, Bk. 1 21, p. 65,
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES FIRST ADDITION,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. The following individuals appeared: Bob Hegeman and Mike Speer,
S&J Development. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-66, Bk. 121, p.
66, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF HOLLYWOOD MANOR, Part 6, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, to change the name of Wetherby
Drive in the plat to Lakeside Drive. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor declared the motion to amend defeated, 2/5, with the following division of
voice vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Kubby. Nays: Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry. Absent: None. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous to approve the final
plat, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Philip
Leff, representing Frantz Construction. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, estimate of cost for the construction of the 1999 Asphalt Resurfacing Project.
No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-67, Bk. 121, p. 67,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1999 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE
FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Transit Facility
Methane Abatement Project, Phase I. Parking & Transit Director Fowler present for
discussion.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 99-68, Bk. 121, p. 68,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY METHANE
ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE I, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the filing of the Consolidated
Transit Funding Application with the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY2000
Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance and Federal Transit Administration Funding. JCCOG
Asst. Transportation Planner Doyle present for discussion.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-69, Bk. 121, p.
69, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY2000 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, al Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting the annual budget for the
Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2000. Lloyd Wannveer appeared. Finance Director Yucuis
present for discussion.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-70, Bk. 121, p. 70,
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2000.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-71, Bk. 1 21, p. 71,
DIRECTING SALE OF $9,000,000 CORPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS. Finance Director Yucuis and City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion. Nays: Kubby. Absent:
None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-72, Bk. 121, p.
72, APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR
FISCAL YEARS 2000 THROUGH 2002 AND THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2003. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Champion. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-73, Bk. 121, p.
73, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT [PROJECT NO. BRM-371 5(13)--8N-52] to Iowa Bridge &
Culvert for 91 ,292,897.28. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-74, Bk. 1 21, p. 74,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN
STREETSCAPE, PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS to All American Concrete for
92,025,973.25. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-75, Bk. 121, p.
75, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLLEGE STREET
PEDESTRIAN MALL WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT to Maxwell Construction
for 9249,775.00. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-76, Bk. 121, p.
76, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2709 WAYNE
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AVENUE TO THE TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 30, 1999.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-77, Bk. 121, p. 77,
INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2409 ASTER AVENUE TO
THE TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 30, 1999. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-78, Bk. 121, p.
78, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2308 LAKESIDE
DRIVE TO THE TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 30, 1999.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll cal vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to approve a tentative agreement
between the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Library Board of Trustees and the
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local #183, AFL-CIO,
for a collective bargaining agreement to be effective July 1, 1999, through June 30,
2001. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Public Art Advisory Committee - one
vacancy to fill a three-year term ending January 1, 2002 with a preference for an
architect; Historic Preservation Commission - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term
ending March 29, 2001. These appointments will be made at the April 6 Council
meeting.
Council Member O'Donnell announced the SEATS advisory board meeting had
been re-scheduled from March 17 to March 24; and acknowledged "the great" Council
Member Norton for his bowling success in the Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser.
Council Member Thornberry replied to a citizen who implied property taxes could
jump 25%, by indicating his belief that would not happen and the state of the City was
good; and shared some bits of wisdom and wise saying provided by a member of the
audience, Bill Sayer.
Council Member Vanderhoef stated she would be attending the National League of
Cities meeting later in the week.
Council Member Norton reported on a meeting he attended on energy deregulation
and urged Council to view the video of that meeting; asked Council consideration of
possible rescheduling of the April 5 work session; and inquired about the possibility of
applying for City Boards and Commissions on-line.
Mayor Lehman stated the new entrance signs to the City had been well received.
The City Mgr. acknowledged the efforts of Adm. Asst. Mollenhauer on this project.
The City Mgr. reported on City participation the previous weekend at the Chamber
Business Fair, and stated the Public Works department had been awarded "Best Use of
Theme" for their booth tracking public works from 1900 to 2000.
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Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 9:25 p.m.
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The
Mayor
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk