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2005-08-02 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 AUGUST 2, 2005 * Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. i Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkin¢, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-45, Side 2; Tape 05-48, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed Family Fun Month - August 2005, and presented the proclamation to his three granddaughters. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, 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 r~;commended by the City Clerk: July 18, Regular Council Work Session; July 19, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate CoL ncil action): Parks and Recreation Commission - June 8, 2005; Airport Commission - lune 9, 2005; Planning and Zoning Commission - June 16, 2005; Senior Center Comrr~ission - June 21,2005; Human Rights Commission - March 22, 2005; Telecommunicalions Commission - June 27, 2005; Historic Preservation Commission - June 30, 2(~05; Planning and Zoning Commission - June 27, 2005; Civil Service Commissior - July 26, 2005. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by ti e City Clerk. New: Temporary Five day Beer Permit (9/2/05 - 9/4/05) for IoWa City Fall Fun Festival, Inc., dba Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2140 Rochester Ave.; Temporary Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, Inc., dba Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2140 Rochester Ave. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Third Base Sports Bar, Inc., dba Third Base Sports Bar, Field House, 111 E. CollEge St.; Class C Liquor License for Green Room, Inc., dba Green Room, 509 S. Gilber St.; Class E Liquor License for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug ~¢5078, 2425 Muscatine Ave.; Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba I'irugtown, 310 N. First Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Kmart Corp. dba Big Kmart#431 i, 901 Hollywood Blvd.; RES. 05-252, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Third Base Sports Bar, Field House, 111 E. College St.; and Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, IncI, dba Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2140 Rochester Ave. Motion: approve disbursements in the amount of $23,446,960.53 for the period of June 1 through June 30, 2005, as recommended by the Fina~nce Director subject to audit. N Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 05-253, INTENT TO CO VEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2434 ASTER AVENUE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOIR AUGUST 16, 2005; RES. 05-254, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 16, 2005 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE©F COST FOR THE 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 ACTIVI'[ lES AUGUST 2, 2005 Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, at City Hall. Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehma O'Donm;ll, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. nt: None. Staff members present: Atkins, ;lling, Dilk~;s, Karr, Franklin. Council tape recorded on Tape 05-45, Side 2; Ta 05-48, Both Sides. The Ma~ Family Fun Month -Au~ and pl'esented the proclamation to ~ree granddaughters, m Moved by Ch )ion, seconded by Bailey, that th, I~ollowing ite s and recommendations in Consent Calendar be received 3r approved, ~nd/or adopted as amended: Approval of Actions, subject to rections, as re'commended by the City Clerk: July 18, ar Council Work Ses., )n; July 19, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete. I Receive and File of Boards a~ Commissions ny recommendations contained in minutes only separate Coullcil action): Parks and Recreation Commission - 2005; Air Commission - JAne 9, 2005; Planning and Zoning Commission - June enior Center Comm ~sion - June 21,2005; Human Rights Commission - 35; Telecommunicati ,ns Commission - · June 27, 2005; Historic Preservation ~mission - June 30, ~5; Planning and Zoning Commission - June 27, 2005; Service Commission July 26, 2005. Permit Motions and Resolution~ ~mmended by th City Clerk. New: Temporary Five day Beer 9/4/05) for City Fall Fun Festival, Inc., dba Iowa City Fall Fu~ 40 Rochester ~ Temporary Outdoor Service Area for Iowa Fun Inc., dba owa City Fall Fun Festival, 2140 Rochester Ave. Class C uor Licens for Third Base Sports Bar, Inc., dba Third Base S Field House E. le'St.; Class C Liquor License for Green Room, Inc., Green Room, St.; Class E Liquor License for American Stores, Inc., dba 2425 Muscatine Ave.; Class E LiqL ~r License for Hy-Vee, Inc., rugtown, 310 N. First Ave.; Class C Beer Permit Kmart Corp. dba Big K 901 Hollywood Blvd.; RES. 05-252, TO DANCE PERMIT to Third Ba= ,orts Bar, Field House, 111 E. College S and Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, Inc ~ba Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2140 ~ster Ave. Motion: a isbursements in the amount of $23,44t .53 for the period of June 1 through Jul 30, 2005, as recommended by the subject to audit. ~G Setting a P Hearing: RES. 05-253, INTENT TO COl,IVEY A LE FAMILY HOME :_D AT 2434 ASTER AVENUE TO API. JBLIC HOLDING PROGRAM TE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FO :~ AUGUST 1'6,, 2005; RES. 05-254 A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 16, 2005 ON PLAINS, S FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE )F COST FOR TidE Complete Description August 2, 2005 Page 2 CONSTRUCTION OF THE JC DogPAC DOG PARK 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. 05-255, RENEWING THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE COURT STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER WITH NAI IOWA REALTY COMMERCIAL; RES. 05-256, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING THREE MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1007 EAST BLOOMINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-257, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 507 EAST COLLEGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-258, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK AND TRUST CO., IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 834 ST. ANNES DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding removal of parking meter in the 100 block of Court Street. Installation of cab station located in the 100 block of Court Street; Petition regarding Opposing Rezoning from CB2 to Residential/Office; William G. Buss regarding Zoning Code Rewrite; Jessica Karadi regarding Greenpeace Clean Energy Campus Invasion; Caroline Dieterle: Articles regarding Medical Marijuana. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Bob Hibbs, 606 Reno St., and Henry Madden, 428 S. Summit St. appeared regarding the November municipal power election. Caroline Dieterle, Walnut St., appeared regarding legalization of medical marijuana. Trucy Phan, 807 E. Washington, presented information on the 10,000 Hours Show. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-259, INTENT TO CONVEY ALLEY RIGHT- OF- WAY LOCATED IN THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD FIRST ADDITION AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR AUGUST 16, 2005. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on a resolution vacating the public alleys within the Peninsula Neighborhood First Addition, Iowa City. No one appeared. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-260, VACATING THE PUBLIC ALLEYS WITHIN THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD FIRST ADDITION, IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 92 acres from Interim Development Residential (ID-RS) Zone to Low Density Single Family - Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-5) Zone for property located west of Kennedy Parkway and east of Camp Cardinal Road (Cardinal Ridge). The following individuals appeared: Atty. Joe Complete Description August 2, 2005 Page 3 Holland, and Glenn Siders, representing Southgate Development; Atty. Tom Gelman, representing Walnut Ridge Homeowner's Association; Atty. Bob Wilson; Maude Dornfeld, 22 Sumac Ct.; Doug Wenzel, 70 Butternut Ct.; Jim Baker, 30 Alder Ct.; and Lynette Ammar, 74 Burr Oak Ct. PCD Director Franklin and City Atty. Dilkes present for discussion. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from C. Joseph Holland, Thomas Gelman, Nancy Baker, James Baker, Mary and Thomas Tanner, John and Myrna Farraj, Tim Hawkins, Richard and Corinne Lineback, Todd McKinley, Deborah Segaloff and Marlo Ascoli. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Elliott, seconded by Champion, to continue public hearing to August 16. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to defer to August 16 the ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 92 acres from Interim Development Residential (ID-RS) Zone to Low Density Single Family - Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-5) Zone for property located west of Kennedy Parkway and east of Camp Cardinal Road (Cardinal Ridge). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. (Break) After break the following individuals appeared: Atty. Tom Gelman; and Atty. Joe Holland. PCD Director Franklin present. After discussion the PCD Director will develop a proposal inconsideration of the Walnut Ridge neighborhood's concerns and consistent with the City's secondary access policy and report back to Council on the 16th; a Council majority agreed to require the escrow of money for the sewer as outlined in proposed CZA. A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning 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. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Atty. Joe Holland, and Glenn Siders, representing Southgate Development; and Clifton Young, 1124 Dodge St. Ct. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to continue public hearing to August 16. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from Oscar Graham, Willa Dickens (2), Alan MacVey, Clifton and Teresa Young, Stephen Wootton and Mary Lou Emery, Patricia Edberg, Steven DellaBetta, Marie Lind, Jason and Leah Rohlf, Kent Pedersen. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to defer to August 16 the ordinance conditionally rezoning 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 3.16 acres from Interim Development Single-Family Residential (ID-RS) Zone to Low Density Single-Family (RS-5) Zone for property located east of Highway 218 and south of Melrose Avenue (Galway Hills, Part 4). No one appeared. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance rezoning approximately 3.16 acres from Interim Development Single-Family Residential (ID-RS) Zone to Low Density Complete Description August 2, 2005 Page 4 Single-Family (RS-5) Zone for property located east of Highway 218 and south of Melrose Avenue (Galway Hills, Part 4), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 2.72 acres from Factory-Built Housing Residential (RFBH) Zone to Planned Development Housing-High Density Single Family (PDH-12) Zone for property located west of Heinz Road (Saddlebrook). Steve Gordon, representing the applicant appeared. PCD Director present for discussion. Moved by Elliott, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Chris Africa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance rezoning approximately 2.72 acres from Factory-Built Housing Residential (RFBH) Zone to Planned Development Housing-High Density Single Family (PDH-12) Zone for property located west of Heinz Road (Saddlebrook), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, that ORD. 05-4170, CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 29.7 ACRES OF PROPERTY, LOCATED NORTHEAST OF HIGHWAY 218/DEER CREEK ROAD, FROM COUNTY RESIDENTIAL TO INTERIM DEVELOPMENT - OFFICE RESEARCH PARK (Clear Creek), 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 Elliott, to defer to August 16 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, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-261, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISION OF NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'DonneII, to adopt RES. 05-262, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, PART 2, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A conduct hearing was held on a resolution assessing a civil penalty of either $1500.00 or a thirty (30) day retail cigarette permit suspension against T & M Mini Mart, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2). Johnson County Asst. County Atty. Andy Chappell present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Johnson County Asst. County Atty. Andy Chappell. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-263, ASSESSING $1500.00 CIVIL PENALTY OR A THIRTY DAY RETAIL CIGARETTE PERMIT SUSPENSION AGAINST T & M MINI MART. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Complete Description August 2, 2005 Page 5 A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family home located at 2537 Whispering Prairie Avenue to a Public Housing Program Tenant. No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-264, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2537 WHISPERING PRAIRIE AVENUE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, 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 first consideration and vote be waived, and that the ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3, entitled "Rules of the Road," by amending Section 12 therein to modify lane use control and pavement markings on Melrose Avenue, from University Heights to Byington Road, be given second 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 the ordinance be given second vote for consideration at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending Title 3 entitled "City Finances, Taxation & Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines, and Penalties" Section 7, "Public Transportation" to include special fares, special passes and charges for bicycle lockers, be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance amending Title 9 entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic", Chapter 7 entitled "Vehicle Size, Weight and Load", to restrict large Truck Traffic on Court Street from the intersection of Summit Street to the intersection of Muscatine Avenue, be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-265, NAMING A NEW NEIGHBORHOOD PARK "HARLOCKE HILL PARK". Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-266, 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, LANDOWNERS, LAURENCE SHORT, ELIZABETH HULLETE BELLE & BELLE FAMILY TRUST, AND TENANT TROPICAL CHILL, INC. d/b/a BALDY'S WRAPS, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~ AT 18 S. CLINTON STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-267, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ANDERSON-BOGERT ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE GILBERT/PRENTISS/BOWERY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Individual Council Members expressed their Complete Description August 2, 2005 Page 6 * REVISED 8/16/05 views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-268, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD SEWER REPAIR PROJECT to Tschiggfrie Excavating for $188,136.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-269, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF SAMUEL E. HARGADINE AS POLICE CHIEF IN IOWA CITY, IA. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Bailey. Correspondence from Garry Klein (2) was received. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006; Police Citizens Review Board to fill a four-year term September 1,2005 - September 1,2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 10, 2005. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.] Council Member Elliott thanks PCD Director Franklin for her "heavy lifting" of agenda items that evening. Council Member Champion stated she would be enjoying Family Fun Month with family next week. Council Member O'Donnell welcomed new Police Chief Hargadine to the community and stated the selection process was followed and noted appreciation for the efforts made; and requested an update on the situation with a house on Westminster, staff will follow up. Council Member Vanderhoef reminded Council of a Iowa League of Cities Legislative Forum in Waterloo on August 3. Mayor Pro tern Wilburn thanked Mayor Lehman for helping with the 35th anniversary celebration of the Crisis Center last week. Council Member Bailey passed along compliments received regarding garbage collection in Iowa City. City Manager Atkins reported the City has received word of the Senate Conference Committee approval of a $5 million allocation for the McCollister Bridge Project; and stated he would be scheduling "budget priorities" from the pending list for the first work session meeting in September. Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn meeting at 9:40 p.m. The Mayor * declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council,~nbers present..~ ,¢' ~, ,,~¢~.~..) /~. ~ ,st W Lehman, Mayor Maifan K. Karr, City Clerk Complete Description August 2, 2005 Page 6 views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-26~8, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CIT/Y CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRA FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOLLYWOOJ~ BOULEVARD SEWER REPAIR PR ECT to Tschiggfrie Excavating for $188,136.0~. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, ;ouncil Members present. The Mayor decla/ed the resolution adopted. / Moved by by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-269 APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF E. HARGADINE AS POLICE ~HIEF IN IOWA CITY, IA. The Mayor declared the adopted, 6/1, with the followi~ division of roll call vote. Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, !ion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donr~ll. Nays: Bailey. Correspondence from Garry Klein ~was received. Individual/r'Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the~ n carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. / The Mayor noted the previously ~ounced vacanc~s: Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term 31/'2006; Police Citizens Review Board to fill a four-year term September 1, Se 1,2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will ;e vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional costs will be incurred.] Council Member Elliott thanks PCD Directo ranklin for her "heavy lifting" of agenda items that evening. Council Member Champion stated ;njoying Family Fun Month with family next week. Council Member O'Donnell Police ief Hargadine to the community and stated the selection proc( and noted a ,reciation for the efforts made; and requested an update on the situation a house staff will follow up. Council Member Vande Council of a League of Cities Legislative Forum in Waterloo on August 3. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn Lehman for helpin! 35th anniversary celebration of the Crisis ~\ Council Member Bailey pa along compliments received r~kgarding garbage collection in Iowa City. City Manager Atkins re the City has received word of the Senate Conference Committee approval of a $5 allocation for the McCollister Bridge ~roject; and stated he would be scheduling "bu et priorities" from the pending list for the first, work session meeting in September. Moved by Bailey, ided by O'Donnell, to adjourn meeting at 9:40~o.m. The Mayor declared the motion unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent. ~ Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk IOWA CITY RANDUM Date: July 18, 2005, 2005 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, July 18, 2005, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn UISG rep: Baeth Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Davidson, Williams, Knoche, Fosse Tapes: 05-43, Both Sides; 05-44, Side 1 (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director presented information on the following items: A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 2 ON AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 92 ACRES FROM NTER, IM 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) (REZ03-00019) B. SETTING 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 (REZ05-00003) C. SETTING 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) (REZ05-00008) D. SETTING 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 (R,EZ05-00009) Council Work Session July 18, 2005 Page 2 E. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 2 ON A RESOLUTION VACATING ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY IN PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD FIRST ADDITION (VAC05-00005) F. VACATING AND AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF THE PUBLIC ALLEYS WITHIN THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD SECOND ADDITION IOWA CITY, IOWA. (VAC05-00004) G. 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 (Clear Creek Master Plan) (REZ05-00006) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) H. APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MWD DAVIS ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB05-00003) I. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF MWD DAVIS ADDITION, A PORTION OF WHICH INCLUDES A RESUBDIVlSlON OF LOTS 13-17 OF RH DAVIS SUBDIVISION, AND A PORTION OF OLDE OAK LANE IN RH DAVIS SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB05-00009) PCD Director requested deferral to August 2nd to complete construction plans. J. VACATING UNIMPROVED OLDE OAK LANE, EAST OF KITTY LEE ROAD K. APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PARTS XXIII AND XXIV, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB04-00017) COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS (Wilburn abstained from HCDC appointments due to a conflict of interest) Housing and Community Development Commission - re-appoint Jerry Anthony; appoint Kelly Mellecker & Thomas Niblock Police Citizens Review Board - re-appoint Greg Roth (Peace Officer); readvertise one Telecommunications Commission - Michael Christians UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS Public Works Director Fosse presented a power point presentation of various projects. City Engr. Knoche present for discussion. PROPOSED IOWA RIVER/PENINSULA BRIDGE City Engr. Knoche presented information on the project currently on the unfunded list. Majority were not interested in making this a priority or removing it from the unfunded list. Staff will explore other sods of assistance that may be available for the project. Council Work Session July 18, 2005 Page 3 FIRST AVENUE RAILROAD GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT,(IP2 of 7/14 Info Packet) Asst. PCD Director Davidson presented information on the project. Majority directed staff to proceed with an ICAAP grant application this fall. TRAFFIC ON EAST COURT ST BETWEEN SUMMIT ST AND MUSCATINE AVE (IP3 of 7/14 Info Packet) Asst. PCD Director Davidson presented information. After discussion Council agreed to prohibit trucks larger than 16 ton and increased enforcement. Staff Action: Prepare ordinance for truck embargo for August 2 meeting. (Davidson) RE-SURVEY OF OAKCREST STREET (IP4 of 7/14 Info Packet and Agenda item 2f(7) Consent Calendar) Asst. PCD Director Davidson and Transportation Planner Williams presented information. After discussion a majority agreed to delete the item for separate consideration, and amend to 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. COUNCIL TIME AND AGENDA ITEMS 1. Council Member Champion requested staff look at safety concerns of the bus stop located at Scott and Washington Streets. Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Staff will report back 2. In response to Council Member Champion, Asst. PCD Director Davidson stated segways were not illegal on sidewalks. 3. (Consent Calendar # 2e(4) - resolution establishing the name of a local street ... Eagle View Drive) Council Member Elliott requested that the City street naming policy be discussed at an upcoming work session. The item was added to the pending list. 4. (Consent Calendar # 2f(9) - correspondence ... All Day Bus Pass) Council Member Elliott noted the letter expressing confusion on bus transfers. Asst. PCD Director Davidson clarified the policy as one fare, one additional transfer, additional transfer require a fare, and the City does have a reciproca! agreement between Iowa City and Coralville. 5. (Consent Calendar # 2f(1-6) - ... Court Street Transportation Center) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, Asst. PCD Director Davidson stated all of the item dealt with on street parking around the transportation center; and stated cab stands would be on the south side of Court Street opposite the bus station. 6. Council Member O'Donnell asked the City Manager to follow up on the matter on Wilson and Street. Council Work Session July 18, 2005 Page 4 7. Council Member O'Donnell requested the Parks & Recreation Commission look into adding a slide or feature to the City Park Pool. Council Member Bailey also asked the Commission to look into senior ramp ins. 8. Council Member Wilburn reminded Council he would be out of town for the formal meeting on the 19th. 9. Council Member Bailey reported that her and Mayor Pro tem Wilburn are working with young people at UAY who are interested in getting more involved in local government issues, and there may be some recommendations in the near future. 10. (Agenda item # 11 - resolution approving .... Intersection improvements) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, Asst. PCD Director Davidson stated the total project was $45,000 and the local share around $20,000. 11. (Agenda item # 7 - resolution amending budgeted positions in Transportation Planning ...) Asst. PCD director Davidson responded to questions. 12. (Agenda item # 9 - resolution awarding vehicle towing contract ... Big 10 University Towing) City Manager Atkins responded to questions from Council Member Elliott on receiving one bid. 13. (Agenda item # 14 - Review of Clerk's Certificate of Insufficiency ... Medical Marijuana Initiative) City Atty. Dilkes responded to questions, and asked that Council move to approve the Clerk's Certificate of Insufficiency and then find the petition insufficient. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE PENDING ITEMS Council agreed to add Board and Commission make-up and process and street naming to the pending list; requested scheduling of the downtown loading zone for August 1 work session; and referred pools/slides/senior ramp ins to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a recommendation. Meeting adjourned 8:25 PM. Work Session Discussion Items - as of 7/18-19/05 - See Attached Council Work Session July 18, 20.05 Page 5 Work Session Discussion Items - as of 7/18-19/05 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) Recycling Coordinator CIP reviews Restroom-Festival Stage 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 (8/1 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 Board and Commission make-up and process Street Naming Pools (slides, seniors ramp in) - Refer to Parks & Rec. Commission Fall meeting with area legislators Court Street Traffic Calming (monitor and report back) *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. ; The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/19/05 i * Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. i Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Absent: Wilburn. The Mayor read a proclamation acknowledging the 35th Anniversary Celebration of the Johnson County Crisis Center. : Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and ito delete for separate consideration 2f(7) Removal of no parking 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon.- Fri.i 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 iand Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate CoCncil action): Historic Preservation Commission - June 9, 2005; Housing and CommUnity Development Commission - May 19, 2005; Board of Adjustment - June 8, 20D5. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New: Class C Beer Permit for Gasby's West, 2 Escort Lane; Class Ci Beer Permit for DeliMart #1,525 Hwy 1 West; Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart #2, 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart #3, 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart #5 206 E. Benton St. Renewal: class c Liquor License for Etc., 118 S. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for Martini's, 127 E. College St.; Outdoor Service Area for Martini's, 127 E. College!St.; Class C Liquor License for One Twenty Six, 126 E. Washington St.; RES. 05-2~28, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Etc., 118 S. Dubuque St.; RES. 05-229, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS to 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 H£iME LOCATED AT 2537 WHISPERING PRAIRIE AVENUE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HE~ARING FOR AUGUS'I- 2, 2005. Resolutions: RES. 05-231, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOF( TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2409 ASTER AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-232, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO 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 $ i Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ i OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/19/05 Iowa City City il, regular meeting, at City Hall. Mayor Leh ;siding. Council Members present: dley, Champion, Elliot't, Lehman, O'Donn, derhoef. Absent: Wilbum. The Mayor read a ~ation acknowledging the 35~h ~bration of the Johnson County Crisis Center. Moved and seconded following.items and rec¢ in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, ~d/or adopted as amended and for separate consideration 2f(7) Removal of no ~g 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mort. - Fri. ns on the south side of Oakcrest Street between Sunset and George Street: Approval of Council ubject to corrections, a: ,mmended by the City Clerk: July 5, Special Council Session; July 5, R~ ular Council Formal Official and Complete; July 11, ~uncil Formal ahd Complete. Receive and File Minutes of Boa~ and ,ns (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective or upon separ Couqcil action): Historic Preservation Commission - June 9, 2005; using anl ~mmunity Development Commission - May 19, 2005; Board of ~e 8, 2005. Permit Motions and Resolutions as by the City Clerk. New: Class C Beer Permit for Gasby's West, 2 Escor e; Class C E~eer Permit for DeliMart//1,525 Hwy 1 West; Class C Beer for DeliMart#2, 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Beer Permit for 2410 Morrq'on Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart #5 206 E. Benton S ClaSs C Liquor License for Etc., 118 S. Dubuque St.; Class C icense fo~ Martini's, 127 E. College St.; Outdoor Service Area for Martini 127 E. Class C Liquor License for One Twenty Six, 126 E. St.; TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Etc., 118 S. Dubuque RES. 05-2', TO IISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS to Gasby's West. Escort Lane. a Ye!lder Enterprises, Inc., dba Que Bar, 211 Iowa Ave. ~ Setting a Public Hearing: RES. INTENT TO C A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2537 PRAIRIE 'ENUE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT SE-II'lNG A PUBLIC FOR AUGUST 2, 2005. ~ Resolutions: RES. 05-231 ,UTHORIZING THE MAYOR SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO RELEASE OF LIEN A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY AT 2409 ASTER AVENUE, I()WA'CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-232, AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY~LERK TO Official Actions July 19, 2005 Page 2 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). The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to amend JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner recommendation regarding No Parking signs on the south side of Oakcrest Street 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Official Actions July 19, 2005 Page 3 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 and seconded to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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, The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded 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. 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-239, VACATING AND AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF THE PUBLIC ALLEYS WITHIN THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD SECOND ADDITION IOWA CITY, IOWA. Moved and seconded 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, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-240, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MWD DAVIS ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Official Actions July 19, 2005 Page 4 Moved and seconded 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. A public hearing was held on a resolution vacating unimproved Olde Oak Lane, east of Kitty Lee Road. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-241, VACATING UNIMPROVED OLDE OAK LANE, EAST OF KITTY LEE ROAD. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-242, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PARTS XXIII AND XXIV, IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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. Moved and seconded 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. 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-244, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-246, AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON THE 300 BLOCK OF 4TH AVENUE. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-247, AWARDING THE VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES CONTRACT TO BIG 10 UNIVERSITY TOWING, INC. Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Randall Hartwig. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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 DST- 001-5(83)--4A-52. Official Actions July 19, 2005 Page 5 Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded 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. 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 Certificate of Insufficiency. Moved and seconded to approve City Clerk's Certificate of Insufficiency re: medical marijuana initiative and find petition insufficient. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to boards and commissions: re-appoint Jerry Anthony, 713 Eastmoor Drive, and appoint Kelly Mellecker, 618 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. 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. Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 8:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn absent. 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 Clgr~ Submitted for publication - 7/27/05. *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 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 Clerk's Office 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JULY 19, 2005 Iowa City Council, regular meeting, at City Hall. Mayor presiding. Council Members .~nt: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell .~rhoef. Absent: Wilburn. present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Knoche, Scott. Council recorded on Tape 05-41, Side 2; Tape 0 Side 1. The Mayor read roclamation acknowledging the 35th rsary Celebration of the Johnson County Crisis Moved by O'Donnell ~nded by Elliott, that the followin ;ms and recommendations in the nt Calendar be received, or appr and/or adopted as amended and to delete for se consideration 2f(7) of no parking 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon.- Fri. signs on the side of Oakcrest Street Sunset Street and George Street: Approval of Council subject to as recommended by the City Clerk: July 5, Special Cou ..il Work Session; J 5, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete; July 11,;cial Council Official and Complete. Receive and File Minutes and ,mmissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effecl only separate Council action): Historic Preservation Commission - June 9, and Community Development Commission - May 19, 2005; Board of ;nt - June 8, 2005. Permit Motions and Resolutions commended by the City Clerk. New: Class C Beer Permit for FAP Enterprises c., dba Gasby's West, 2 Escort Lane; Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart PropertiInc., dba DeliMart #1,525 Hwy 1 West; Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart Pro dba DeliMart #2, 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Class C Beer Permit fo~ 't Properties, Inc.., dba DeliMart #3 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Bec Permit ~r DeliMart Properties, Inc.., dba DeliMart #5 206 E. Benton St. Rene Class Jor License for Etre, LLC, dba Etc., 118 S. Dubuque St.; Class C uor Dr High Energy Food Concepts, Inc., dba Martini's, 127 E. College Outdoor Area for High Energy Food Concepts, Inc., dba Martini's, 12'College St.; C Liquor License for KDLP, Inc., dba One Twenty Six, 126 Washington St.; 05-228, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Etre, LLC, dba Etc 118 S. Dubuque St.; 05-229, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS to Enterprises, Inc., dba ,'s West, 2 Escort Lane. and Yelder Enter Inc., dba Que Bar, 211 Setting a Public He~ RES. 05-230, INTENT TO £ VEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATEI 2537 WHISPERING TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM ~,NT AND SETTING A PUBLIC :~ING FOR AUGUST 2, 2005. Resolutions: RE 05-231, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ;T TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN R A MORTGAGE Complete Description July 19, 2005 Page 2 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 Complete Description July 19, 2005 Page 3 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, Wilbum 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'Donne~l, 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. Complete Description July 19, 2005 Page 4 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 Complete Description July 19, 2005 Page 5 PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE HIGHWAY6 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 Complete Description July 19, 2005 Page 6 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 Antho, ny, 713 Eastmoor Drive, and appoint Kelly Mellecker, 618 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. Complete Description July 19, 2005 Page 7 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, Wilburn absent. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk