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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 tern 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
1 O0'h 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
(RSo5) 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. 121, 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,
710, 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. 121, p. 71,
DIRECTING SALE OF 99,000,000 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-3715(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. 121, 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. 1 21, 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, AFLoCIO,
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. The Mayor
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
M~ar~. Karr, City Clerk