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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 30, 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, Fosse, Miklo, Davidson, Rockwell, Schmadeke, Gannon,
Schoenfelder, Schoon. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 99-39 & 99-40, Both
Sides; 99-41, Side 1.
The Mayor reminded citizens to vote in the Sales Tax election; welcomed two
journalism classes from the University of Iowa; and noted the second major fire in the City
within four days, an apartment house on Burlington Street, again with no casualties.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Awards to Roosevelt Elementary:
April Babey, Caitlin Bryant, Jarod Johnson.
The Mayor proclaimed American Red Cross Month - March 30; Josie Phelps
accepted. Community Development Week - March 29 - April 4; Bill Stewart accepted.
Public Health Week - April 5 - 11, Graham Dameron accepted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meeting of March 16, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing & Community Development
Comm. - February 17, February 18, March 4. Airport Cornre. - February 11.
Telecommunications Comm. - February 22. Bd. of Adjustment - March 10. Civil
Service Comm. - March 12.
Accept the certified list for the position of Police Officer.
Library Board of Trustees - February 25. Parks & Recreation Comm. - March 10.
PCRB - March 9.
Receive PCRB Public Report #98-19.
P&Z Comm. - March 4. Riverfront & Natural Areas Cornre. - February 17. Sr.
Center Cornre. - February 16.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Class C Liquor License for Deadwood, 6 S.
Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for Kitty Hawk, 1012 Gilbert Ct. Class C
Liquor License for First Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Ave. Class C Liquor License
for T.G.I. Friday's, 2208 N. Dodge St. Class C Liquor License for B.P.O.E. Elks
Lodge #590, 637 Foster Rd. Class C Liquor License for Sports Column Corp., 12
S. Dubuque St. Class B Beer Permit for Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor,
225 S. Gilbert St. Class C Beer Permit for Suburban AMOCO, 1905 Keokuk St.
Class C Liquor License for Robert D. Finley dba Outer Limits of Iowa City, 1 91 0 S.
Gilbert St. RES. 99-81, Bk. 121, p. 81, ISSUING DANCING PERMITS.
Motions: APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF ~9,226,907.21
FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 1999, AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT.
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Setting Public Hearings: SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 20 ON
THE FYO0 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, INCLUDING THE FYO0 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM (HOME) BUDGET, FOR IOWA CITY. RES. 99-82, Bk. 121, p. 82,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR April 6 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IAIS/CRANDIC INTERCHANGE 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, Bk. 121: RES. 99-83, p. 83, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDED WATER MAIN
EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR MORMON TREK VILLAGE PHASE III-B. RES. 99-
84, p. 84, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A FIFTY-FOOT (50')
WIDE PUBLIC ACCESS EASEMENT LOCATED AT THE NORTHERN TERMINUS OF
BLUFFWOOD LANE AND BETWEEN LOTS 26 AND 27, FIRST AND ROCHESTER,
PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-85, p. 85, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
BASIN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR LOT 3, B.D.I. FIRST ADDITION, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-86, p. 86, CERTIFYING UNPAID MOWING AND CLEAN-UP
OF PROPERTY CHARGES, SNOW REMOVAL CHARGES AND SIDEWALK REPAIR
CHARGES TO COUNTY FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A
PROPERTY TAX. RES. 99-87, p. 87, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A RENTAL
REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 914 IOWA AVENUE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-88, p. 88, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A
REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A STATEMENT OF LIFE LIEN, AND A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1614 BROADWAY STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-89, p. 89, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE COURT
STREET EXTENDED, PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS. RES. 99-90, p. 90, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION 98-350.
Correspondence: Nadia VanderGaast regarding resignation from Animal
Control Advisory Board. Mary Kathryn Wallace (Senior Center Comm.) regarding
connecting walkway between the second floor of the Senior Center and Iowa
Avenue parking facility. Carol Horton regarding proposed parking ramp next to
Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center. Lawrence Mazzotta (Farnam Group,
Inc.) regarding Riverview Place Senior Apartments. Carol deProsse submitting
Article: "How Green is Your Golf Course?" D.J. Schubert regarding comments on
Revised Environmental Assessment. Liz Furmann regarding transit. Civil Service
Comm. submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Parking
Cashier; Police Officer. Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship regarding payment
in lieu of taxes. Airport Manager regarding Airport Land acquisition project.
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PCD Director Franklin present for discussion re CDBG allocations. Elizabeth Lawry
appeared regarding a 50 foot easement on Bluffwood Lane. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried
and repeated public hearings as set.
Irene E. Murphy, 1205 Laurel Dr., appeared regarding transit issues. Arthur Miller,
1700 Dubuque Rd., introduced a group of University students there to present result of
a survey completed last fall. Peter Mathes, 510 East Burlington, presented information
on a poll conducted last semester on binge drinking. Council requested a copy of the poll
and results, and a report on current polls being done at local high schools. Jay Shaw
read a statement concerning the shooting of his son, Eric. Moved by Vanderhoef,
seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from Mr. Shaw. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Holly Berkowitz, 612
Granda Ct., appeared regarding urban sprawl and requested Council consider the
purchase land between Hickory Hill Park and First Avenue. Matt Celana, 316 S.
Dubuque, appeared regarding development of the peninsula.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for April 20 on
a resolution for annexation of 5.55 acres located in the northwest quadrant of American
Legion Road and Taft Avenue (Knights of Columbus). The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for April
20 on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation of 5.55 acres located
in the northwest quadrant of American Legion Road and Taft Avenue (Knights of
Columbus). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for April 20 on
an ordinance amending City Code subsections 14-5H, Site Plan Review, and 14-6S,
Performance Standards, regarding lighting standards. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of
approximately 8.08 acres located at the west termini of Langenberg Avenue and
Hemingway Lane from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to Planned
Development Housing Overlay/Medium Density Single-Family Residential (PDH-8).
(SouthPointe). No one appeared. The Mayor noted the applicant had withdrawn the
application.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting and incorporating the
Northeast District Plan into the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan. The following individuals
appeared: Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; Ralph Stoffer, Landmark Engineering;
Dennis Spencer, President of the Home Builders Assn.; (The Mayor reported on the
results of the local Sales Tax election.) Cam Campbell, 967 Evergreen Ct.; John
Beckord, President of the Area Chamber of Commerce; developer John Moreland; Jim
Spratt, 653 Larch Lane; developer Gary Watts, Jim Throgmorton, 715 N. Linn; and
Builder Mark Johnson PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. After discussion staff
was directed to meet with the Home Builders Association, and local engineers and
developers and report back to Council. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Champion, to
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accept correspondence from: Dennis Spencer, Home Builders Association; John Beckord,
Chamber of Commerce. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to continue the public
hearing to April 6. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending City Code subsection 14-4B
pertaining to a change in Board of Adjustment notice requirements and incorporation of
Board powers and procedures into the Zoning Chapter. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held 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 noted the applicant had withdrawn the application. No
one appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from
Maryann Dennis, Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to forward a letter to the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors recommending that an application to rezone 49.4 acres
from Suburban Residential (RS), Resort (A2) and Highway Commercial (CH) to Highway
Commercial-Fairgrounds (CH-F) for property located in Fringe Area C at 4265 Oakcrest
Hill Road SE be approved. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to forward a letter to the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors recommending that an application to rezone 10 acres from
Rural (A1) to Suburban Residential (RS-10) for property located in Fringe Area C on the
west side of Landon Avenue, 0.4 miles north of its intersection with Highway 1 West be
approved. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to forward a letter to the
Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending that an application to rezone 22.69
acres from Suburban Residential (RS-IO) to Suburban Residential (RS-5) for property
located in Fringe Area C in the northwest quadrant of the Highway 1 West and Landon
Avenue SW intersection be approved. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-91, Bk. 121, p. 91,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY, THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF DES MOINES, AND THE
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION. Hsg. Adm. Grosvenor present for
discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. 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 conveying a single family home located
at 2709 Wayne Avenue, Iowa City to the Tenant. No one appeared.
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Moved by Kubby, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-92, Bk. 121, p. 92,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2709
WAYNE AVENUE, IOWA CITY TO THE TENANT. Hsg. Adm. Grosvenor present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single
family home located at 2409 Aster Avenue, Iowa City to the tenant. No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-93, Bk. 121, p. 93,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2409 ASTER
AVENUE, IOWA CITY TO THE TENANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single
family home located at 2308 Lakeside Drive, Iowa City to the Tenant. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-94, Bk. 121, p.
94, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2308
LAKESIDE DRIVE, IOWA CITY TO THE TENANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving, plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa River Dam Renovation. The
following individuals appeared: Terry Dahms, FIRST; and Rex Pruess. Moved by
Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Casey Cook. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to the adopt RES. 99-95, Bk. 121, p.
95, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA RIVER DAM RENOVATION,
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. PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion. 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 for the construction of the Kiwanis Park Development and Ty'n Cae Stormwater
Project. Judy Pfohl, Ty'n Cae Neighbohood Assn., appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-96, Bk. 121, p.
96, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE KIWANIS PARK DEVELOPMENT AND TY'N CAE
STORMWATER 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 QF 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 Iowa City Civic Center additions and renovations
project. No one appeared.
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Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-97, Bk. 121, p. 97,
APPRQVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS 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. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry. Nays: Kubby, Vanderhoef. Absent:
None.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa City Street and Water Facility
Improvements - Division 1: Foster Road Improvements and Division 2: Water Facility
Site Development - Phase II Improvements Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-98, Bk. 1 21, p. 98,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY STREET AND WATER FACILITY
IMPROVEMENTS - DIVISION 1: FOSTER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND DIVISION 2:
WATER FACILITY SITE DEVELOPMENT - PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS 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 the proposed Northgate Corporate Park Urban
Renewal Plan for a proposed Urban Renewal Area in the City of Iowa City. Harry Wolfe,
Vice-president of Southgate Development, appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-99, Bk. 1 21, p. 99,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVER STREET / WOOLF
AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT to Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. for
$2,888,645.20. 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 Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-100, Bk. 121, p.
100, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1999 CURB RAMP
AND SIDEWALK PROJECT to Borwig Building Service for 9189,355.45. 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 Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-101, Bk. 121, p.
1 01, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A TAP-
ON FEE AGREEMENT FOR SCOTT-SIX INDUSTRIAL PARK, 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 Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-102, Bk. 121,
p. 102, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
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CORALVILLE AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY PROVIDING FOR SANITARY SEWER
CHARGES FOR 1210 AND 1220 HIGHWAY 6 WEST. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-103, Bk. 121, p.
103, TO ADOPT AMENDED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
FOR THE IOWA CITY POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton. Nays:
Vanderhoef, Thornberry, O'Donnell. Absent: None.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending City Code
Title 8, Chapter 8, entitled "Police Citizens Review Board," Section 3, entitled "Definition
of Complaint; Complaint Process in General," Section 6, entitled "Police Chief's Report
to the Board; City Manager's Report to the Board," and Section 7, entitled "Duties of the
Board; Complaint Review and General Duties," and adding an additional Section 11,
entitled "Time Computation," regarding the time limit allowed for filing of complaints and
for reports to the Board and City Council, be given first vote for consideration.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 99-104, Bk. 121, p. 104,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
(Administrative Clerk Typist to Administrative Secretary). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Human Rights Cornre. - one vacancy to
fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2001. Parks and Recreation Comm. - one
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2003. These appointments will be
made at the May 4 Council meeting.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Historic Preservation
Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 2001. Public Art
Advisory Cornre. - one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending January 1, 2002 with a
preference for an architect. These appointments will be made at the April 6 Council
meeting.
Council Member Kubby noted upcoming events: April 7-Day of Silence; April 8-
Focus on Children Forum; April 21-Iowa City/Coralville Deer Management Committee
Meetin9.
Council Member Champion thanked citizens who voted in the Sales Tax election,
and noted with regret that only 20% of all County residents voted.
Council Member Thornberry noted the HCDC minutes and statements made by
Member Elliott regarding duplication of services. Councilor Thornberry noted the recent
departure of a veterinarian from the Animal Control Advisory Board and questioned
whether a veterinarian was required. City Manager Atkins stated the Board had a
contractual agreement for veterinarian services and a specific slot for that profession
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was not required. Thornberry reported that the deer population in his area of Iowa City
has grown from 65 to 127 per acre from January 97-January 99.
Council Member Vanderhoef reported on the story and graphics in the Gazette
regarding fiscal year 2000, and encouraged Council and the citizens to read it.
Council Member Norton urged fellow councilors to review the Telecommunications
Commission minutes regarding sharing rates and a proposal from McLeod; the Riverfront
& Natural Areas Commission discussion on investigating streams and drainage systems;
and schedule discussion of energy deregulation; and requested time with the City
Manager to discuss the letter to DNR re the pollutant in the City's water.
The Mayor noted a draft of the summer schedule distributed that evening based
on work session discussion the previous evening. After discussion Council agreed to the
schedule, decided to reschedule their October 4 & 5 meeting to one week later; and
requested distribution ASAP to the public.
In response to the City Manager, there was agreement to review the one year
summary of the goals at an upcoming work session.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 10:55 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/16/99
Iowa City City Council, special
meeting, 8:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present:
Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry,
Absent: Champion, Kubby, Vanderhoef.
Moved and seconded 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 Cornre. - January 25.
Library Bd. of Trustees - January 28.
P&Z Comm. - February 18. PCRB -
March 2.
Permit Motions and
Resolutions: RES. 99-79, 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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March 16, 1999
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Moved and seconded to accept the
form of Continuing Disclosure Certificate
pertaining to the $9,000,000 General
Obligation Bonds. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to accept the
form of Tax Exemption Certificate pertaining
to the ~9,000,000 General Obligation Bonds.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-80, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR
THE ISSUANCE OF $9,000,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS AND LEVYING A TAX
TO PAY SAID BONDS.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 8:05 a.m, The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of
Council Activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication - 3/17/99
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
MARCH 16, 1999
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council 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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March 16, 1999
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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, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk