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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 20, 1999
Iowa City City Council meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Absent: Thornberry. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling,
Dilkes, Karr, Rockwell, Yucuis, Trueblood, Franklin, Head, Nasby. Council minutes
tape recorded on Tapes 99-45, Side 2; 99-48, Both Sides; 99-49, Side 1.
The Mayor announced that a Transit public hearing was scheduled for the
May 18th Council meeting to discuss proposed changes to bus routes and that
hearing would scheduled immediately after the Consent Calendar.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Weber
Elementary to students: Anant Handa; Travis Meade, Laura Smith.
The Mayor proclaimed: Iowa City Dandelion Week - May 2-9, Rock & Jan
Willlares accepted; Iowa City's 160th Birthday - May 4, Melvin Dvorsky accepted;
Census 2000 - Chris Nolte, Census Bureau Government Partnership Specialist
accepted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations on the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meetings of March
29, March 30, and the regular meeting of April 6, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. - March 11.
Historic Preservation Comm. - March 11, March 23. Human Rights
Commission - February 22, March 29. Library Board of Trustees - March
25. P&Z Comm. - April 1. PCRB - March 30.
Receive PCRB Summary Dismissal Report//99-01.
Public Art Advisory Comm. - March 4.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Sam's Pizza, 321 S. Gilbert
St. Class A Liquor License for Loyal Order of Moose Iowa City Lodge//1096,
3151 Hwy. 6 East. Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart//3, 2410 Mormon Trek
Blvd. Class C Liquor License for Red Lobster//759, 1069 Highway 1 West.
Class B Beer Permit for Chill & Grill, 206 N. Linn St. RES. 99-115, Bk. 121,
p. 115, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Motions: Approving Abstract of Voters for Sales Tax election held
March 30, 1999. Approving disbursements in the amount of
$11,253,510.10 for the period of March 1 through March 31, 1999, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-116, Bk. 1 21, p. 116, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for May 4 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA AVENUE MULTI-USE PARKING FACILITY PROJECT, DIRECTING THE
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CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
RES. 99-117, Bk. 121, p. 117, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for May 4 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WESTMINSTER SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENT 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. 99-118, p. 118, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDMENT TO
A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
THE OWNERS OF 1030 RIVER STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-119,
p. 119, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE NORTH IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 99-120, p. 120,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING THREE STATEMENT OF LIFE LIENS,
A NO-INTEREST PROMISSORY NOTE, AND A TEN-YEAR DEPRECIATION
PROMISSORY NOTE AND A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 821 EAST CHURCH STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 99-121, p. 1 21, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND PFL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, AN IOWA
CORPORATION, CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 611,
61 3, 615, 625, and 627 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-122,
p. 122, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION
AGREEMENT, AND A STATEMENT OF LIFE LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 510 SECOND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-123, p.
123, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A STATEMENT OF LIFE
LIEN, A PROMISSORY NOTE, A MORTGAGE AND A REHABILITATION
AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 518 BOWERY STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-124, p. 124, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE, AND
A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1704 F STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-125, p. 125, AUTHORIZING ABANDONED BICYCLE
SALE TO BE HELD MAY 8, 1999.
Correspondence: K. Jesse Singerman (ICPL Board of Trustees)
regarding referendum. Ilse Bendorf regarding student citizenship awards.
Sally Robinson regarding Jack Young properties. Audrey and Jeffrey Knox
regarding Tower Court parking. Arthur Miller and Peter Matthes regarding IC
Police Department/student survey. Harriet Gooding regarding 3rd Annual
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Americans with Disabilities Act Observance. Cynthia Parsons regarding
building code, water regulations, refuse billing [staff response included]. John
Calvin Jones regarding D.A.R.E. Judith Weeg regarding Elderly Services.
Keith Meyer regarding Cottage Bakery. Civil Service Commission submitting
certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Parking Operations
Supervisor. Ellen McCabe regarding intersection of Kirkwood and Gilbert
Court.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Jeanette Ockenfels, Capitol House Apartments, presented a petition
requesting a longer walk light at the Burlington Street/Dubuque Street intersection.
Council requested staff follow-up. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, to
accept the petition. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Thornberry absent. John Jones appeared regarding the DARE program, and the
number of alcohol possession citations issued by the Police Department over the
past two weeks. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to accept DARE
correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Thornberry absent. Carol deProsse, Lone Tree, appeared regarding the DARE
program, and questioned how the impact of a citizen petition to compel a citywide
vote on library expansion would impact Council decision on capital projects. The
Mayor noted Council would be discussing those issues at a special work session
scheduled May 5 at 8:00 AM in Council Chambers. Beryl Gillespie questioned when
the public hearing would be on the increase in utilities. Council stated the matter
would be discussed under item #8 of the agenda.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef to set a public hearing for May 4
on an ordinance amending City Code Section 14-6, "Zoning Chapter," concerning
definitions and parking requirements for carryout, delivery, and drive-through
restaurants. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry
absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for May 4
on an ordinance amending the Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-12)
plan for Silvercrest, a 20.87-acre 5-lot residential subdivision including 68 assisted
living units, 120 independent living units, a 40-bed medical rehabilitation facility
and a 900 square foot medical office building, located at the southeast quadrant of
Scott Boulevard and American Legion Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry absent. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Champion, to
accept correspondence from Merlin Lawrence, Vice-President Dial Land
Development. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry
absent.
A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting and incorporating the
Northeast District Plan into the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan. Cole Chase, Home
Builder's Association, appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to
accept correspondence from: David Purdy; Douglas Baynton; Scott Hochstrasser,
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International Planning Associates. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry absent. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to
continue the public hearing to May 18. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending City Code subsections
14-5H, Site Plan Review, and 14-6S, Performance Standards, regarding lighting
standards. The following individuals appeared: David Woodruff (read letter from
Robert Olick); Lori Benz, 2012 Dunlap Ct.; Leroy Knight; Jan Willlares; Feather
Lacey, 307 3rd Avenue. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by
Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to continue the public hearing to May 4. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry absent.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving annexation of 5.55 acres
located in the northwest quadrant of American Legion Road and Taft Avenue
(Knights of Columbus). No one appeared. Moved by Norton, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Patrick Harney, President, Knight's of
Columbus. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry
absent.
Public hearing 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). No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on a resolution annexing approximately 10.3 acres
of property located east of Scott Boulevard at Washington Street (Scott Blvd East
Part 3). Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants, appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to May 4 the resolution
annexing approximately 10.3 acres of property located east of Scott Boulevard at
Washington Street (Scott BIvd East Part 3). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry absent.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to continue to May 4, a public
hearing on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 14.83
acres located east of Scott Boulevard at Washington Street from Medium Density
Single-Family Residential (RS-8), Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12), and
County Suburban Residential (RS) to Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-
8; 8.37 acres), Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5; 5.63 acres), and Low
Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12; .83 acres), and a request for a preliminary
OPDH plan to allow 74 dwelling units on 8.16 acres (Scott Blvd East Part 3). PCD
Director Franklin present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Larry
Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; Peter Fisher, 3722 Hummingbird Lane; and Developer
Larry Mazotta. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry
absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to May 4 an ordinance
conditionally changing the zoning designation of approximately 14.83 acres located
east of Scott Boulevard at Washington Street from Medium Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-8), Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12), and County
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Suburban Residential (RS) to Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-8; 8.37
acres), Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5; 5.63 acres), and Low Density
Multi-Family Residential (RM-12; .83 acres), and a request for a preliminary OPDH
plan to allow 72 dwelling units on 8.16 acres (Scott Blvd East Part 3). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous,6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to May 4, a resolution
approving a preliminary and final plat of Milder Meadows, a 43.4-acre, two-lot
residential subdivision with one outlot located in Fringe Area B at 4872 American
Legion Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held regarding the FYO0 Annual Action Plan, including
the FY00 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment
Partnership Program (HOME) Budget, for Iowa City. The following individuals
appeared: Ruth Baker, 515 W. Benton; Judy Gerlitz, 1212 Duck Creek Drive;
Gretchen Schmuch, Chair, HCDC; and Bob Jackson, Mideastern Iowa Community
Mental Health Center. Community Development Coordinator Head present for
discussion. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept
correspondence from Judy Gerlitz, president and Charles Coulter, Vice-President of
the Old Brick Church and Community Center. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 3 entitled "City
Finances, Taxation & Fees," Chapter 4 entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges,
Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code to increase or change the rates for
fees and charges for potable water use and service, wastewater treatment, and
solid waste charges. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion. Individual
Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell to continue to May 4, a public
hearing on the conveyance of 2750 Irving Avenue. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance providing that
general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within
the Northgate Corporate Park Urban Renewal Project Area, in the City of Iowa City,
County of Johnson, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City
of Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa City Community School District and other
taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on
loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be
issued, incurred by said City in connection with said urban renewal redevelopment
project, be given second vote for consideration. City Atty. Dilkes presented
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information. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 99-3877, Bk.
42, p. 11, 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.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by, Kubby, to adopt RES. 99-126, Bk. 121,
p. ,126, AMENDING FEES AND TIMED DURATION FOR SOUND EQUIPMENT
PERMITS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-127, Bk. 121,
p. 127, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MIP
LESSEE, L.P. CONCERNING THE DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PHASE 2
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-128, Bk. 121,
p. 128, DIRECTING SALE OF ~9,200,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS. Finance
Director Yucuis present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-129, Bk.
1 21, p. 129, CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER, WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING CHARGES, INCLUDING FEES AND PENALTIES, TO JOHNSON
COUNTY FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-130, Bk.
121, p. 130, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE KIWANIS
PARK DEVELOPMENT AND TY'N CAE STORMWATER PROJECT to Peterson
Contractors for 9338,477.55. Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous. 6/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 99-131, Bk. 121, p.
131, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO JOIN IN CERTAIN LITIGATION
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT (Wellmark Blue Cross
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and Blue Shield). City Atty. Dilkes presented information. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Human Rights
Commission - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2001. Parks
and Recreation Commission - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January
1, 2003. These appointments will be made at the May 4 Council meeting. Police
Citizens Review Board - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1,
2000. This appointment will be made at the May 18 Council meeting.
In response to Council Member Kubby, City Manager Atkins outlined the
City's emergency plan and cooperative efforts with other entities. Council Member
Kubby reminded citizens of upcoming events: Earth Day (April 20) and remaining
events planned for Earth Week; Farmers Market, May-October at the Chauncey
Swam Ramp; Project Green Garden Fair, May 8, Carver Hawkeye Arena, 9:00-
11:30 AM; Labor Party May Day picnic at Shelter 11 at City Park on May 1 at 2:00
PM; Local Currency Committee picnic at Happy Hollow Park on May 2; and transit
proposed changes public informational meeting at the Public Library on May 6,
3:45-5:45, and Council's public hearing on May 18 on the changes.
Council Member Champion reported she had been called by the Police
Department for a broken window in her establishment on April 10 and her
observations of the downtown area between 1:30-3:30 AM, and stated she would
be approaching the Downtown Association about assuming some responsibility for
cleaning up the downtown area. Champion also noted her appreciation to the Police
Department for calling her.
Council Member O'Donnell stated he attended a Y2K meeting the other
evening and encouraged other Council Members to attend one. O'Donnell reminded
citizen of the Crisis Center Breakfast scheduled May 2 and the KCJJ/Hy-Vee
fundraiser planned April 23 to raise 85,000 and 5,000 pounds in food.
Council Member Vanderhoef acknowledged Police Officer Erik Lippold who
received the "State Commissioners Special Award for Traffic Safety"; reiterated the
Willow Creek cleanup and Earth Day/Arbor Day celebrations planned April 25; Deer
Management Committee Meeting on April 21; and urged participation in the ADA
Parade on July 24. Kubby noted the Coralville 4th of July Parade also.
Council Member Norton noted the Police Citizens Review Board Forum
planned for April 28 at the Broadway Neighborhood Center.
Council Member O'Donnell stated the spring weather brings out deer,
rollerbladers, skateboarders, and bicyclists and urged caution when driving. Kubby
questioned if the Civic Center lot would be available for skateboarders again this
year. City Mgr. Atkins stated the Civic Center lot would be used for staging a
building addition area and would report back when things were worked out. It was
noted the rollerbladers still use the top flood of the Chauncey Swan Ramp for
hockey.
In response to the Mayor, a majority of Council agreed to place the
parking" policy on an upcoming work session agenda. The Mayor stated he would
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be attending the Citizens Police Academy graduation at the Coralville Public Library
on April 21 and encouraged others to attend; noted a helicopter would be in the
area filming public facilities and may be available to Council wishing to view the
Northeast District. Interested Council Members should contact the City Manager's
office on April 21; distributed a copy of a memo listing companies that have
requested assistance from the City and/or state since 1986 and the investment
they have made since that time in the community.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Kubby, to adjourn 10:10 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry absent.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Manan K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/29/99
Iowa City City Council, special meet-
ing, 4:05 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present:
Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to
executive session to discuss the purchase of
particular real estate only where premature
disclosure could be reasonably expected to
increase the price the governmental body
would have to pay for that property. The
minutes and the tape recording of a session
closed under this paragraph shall be available
for public examination when the transaction
discussed is completed. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 4:53 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Man_~L_:. Kprr, Cit~.er~f,f.~
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/30/99
Iowa City City Council, special
meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present:
Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
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 and seconded that the
following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council
Actions 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 Comm.
- February 11. Telecommunications
Comm. - February 22. Bd. of
Adjustment - March 10. Civil Service
Cornre. - 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 Comm. - February 17.
Sr. Center Comm. - February 16.
Permit Motions and
Resolutions: Class C Liquor License
for Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St.
Class C Liquor License for Kitty Hawk,
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1012 Gilbert Ct. Class C Liquor
License for First Avenue Club, 1550
S. First Ave. Class C Liquor License
for T.G.L 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,
1910 S. Gilbert St. RES. 99-81,
ISSUING DANCING PERMITS.
Motions: APPROVE
DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT
OF 89,226,907.21 FOR THE PERIOD
OF FEBRUARY 1 THROUGH
FEBRUARY 28, 1999, AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE
DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT.
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
I NVESTM E NT PARTNERS HIP
PROGRAM (HOME) BUDGET, FOR
IOWA CITY. RES. 99-82, 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: RES. 99-83,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AMENDED WATER MAIN
EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR
MORMON TREK VILLAGE PHASE II1-
B. RES. 99-84, 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
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THE NORTHERN TERMINUS OF
BLUFFWOOD LANE AND BETWEEN
LOTS 26 AND 27, FIRST AND
ROCHESTER, PART ONE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 99-85, 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, 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,
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, 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, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
COURT STREET EXTENDED, PHASE 1
IMPROVEMENTS. RES. 99-90,
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
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March 30, 1999
Page 4
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.
Elizabeth Lawry appeared regarding a 50 foot
easement on Rochester Avenue. 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 results
of a survey completed last fall. Peter Mathes,
510 East Burlington, presented information on
a poll conducted last semester on binge
drinking. Jay Shaw read a statement
concerning the shooting of his son, Eric.
Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Mr. Shaw. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. 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 and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
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
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Page 5
Development Housing Overlay/Medium
Density Single-Family Residential (PDH-8).
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.; 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. Moved and seconded
to accept correspondence from: Dennis
Spencer, Home Builders Association; John
Beckord, Chamber of Commerce. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded to continue the public hearing to
April 6. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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.
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. The Mayor noted the
applicant had withdrawn the application.
Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Maryann Dennis,
Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
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March 30, 1999
Page 6
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to forward a
letter to the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors recommending that an application
to rezone 22.69 acres from Suburban
Residential (RS-10) 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-91, 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.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution conveying a single family home
located at 2709 Wayne Avenue, Iowa City to
the Tenant.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-92, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2709
WAYNE AVENUE, IOWA CITY TO THE
TENANT.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES,
99-93, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2409
ASTER AVENUE, IOWA CITY TO THE
TENANT.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-94, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2308
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Page 7
LAKESIDE DRIVE, IOWA CITY TO THE
TENANT.
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 and seconded to accept
correspondence from Casey Cook. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to the adopt
RES. 99-95, 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
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 and seconded to adopt RES.
99-96, 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 OF BIDS.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-97, APPROVING 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
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Page 8
BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-98, 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.
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 and seconded to adopt RES.
99-99, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-100, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1999 CURB RAMP
AND SIDEWALK PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-101, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
TAP-ON FEE AGREEMENT FOR SCOTT-SIX
INDUSTRIAL PARK, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-102, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CORALVILLE AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
PROVIDING FOR SANITARY SEWER
CHARGES FOR 1210 AND 1220 HIGHWAY 6
WEST.
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Page 9
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-103, TO ADOPT AMENDED STANDARD
OPERATING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
FOR THE IOWA CITY POLICE CITIZENS
REVIEW BOARD.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-104, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE CITY ATTORNEY'S
OFFICE.
The Mayor noted the current
vacancies: Human Rights Comm. - 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 Comm. - 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn
10:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council
activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance
Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Kar. r,
Subinitiation - 4/7/9'~/9
Subject to change as finalized by the City
Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office, 356-5043.
The cost of publishing the following
proceedings and claims is
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said
publications is ~
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/6/99
Iowa City City Council, regular
meeting, 7:00 p.m.' at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members
present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent:
None.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding
Student Citizenship Awards to Shimek
Elementary students: Allie Gnade, Derrick
Robertson and Sadie Smith.
The Mayor proclaimed D.A.R.E. Day -
April 8, DARE Officer Myers accepted; Week
of the Young Child - April 17-24, Donna
Johnson and Tricia Windschitl accepted;
Arbor Day - April 25, City Forester Robinson
.accepted; Fair Housing Month - April, Human
Rights Coordinator Shank accepted.
The Mayor accepted an 980,000
check from Doug Ginsberg, representing the
Iowa City Kickers Soccer Club, for two
concession stands equipped with storage and
first aid, at the new soccer complex.
The Mayor presented keys and
Certificate of Achievement to Tenant-to-
Ownership Program new home owners -
Keith & Nancy Seering and Frances Gartzke;
Certificate of Attendance - Cub Scout Pack
//220, present for the presentation. The
Mayor acknowledged the cooperation of
Hawkeye State Bank and Iowa State Bank in
the program, and presented certificates to
both financial institutions.
Moved and seconded that the
following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as amended and to delete
items: 5c(2) a resolution setting a public
hearing for April 20 on plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Iowa Avenue Multi-Use
Parking Facility Project and 5e(3) JCCOG
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding No
Parking 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon-Fri on South
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Page 2
Side of Tower Court from the Consent
Calendar and to discuss item 5e(3)
separately:
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Library Bd. of Trustees
- February 25; P&Z Comm. - March
18.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor
License for Panchero's, 32 S. Clinton
St. Transfer a Class E Liquor License;
Class C Beer Permit and Class B Wine
Permit for Drugtown #2 1221 N.
Dodge St. to 310 N. First Ave. RES.
99-105, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES.
99-106, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR APRIL 20 ON AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CITY
FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES,"
CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF
FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS,
FINES AND PENALTIES" OF THE CITY
CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE THE
RATES FOR FEES AND CHARGES FOR
POTABLE WATER USE AND SERVICE,
WASTEWATER TREATMENT, AND
SOLID WASTE CHARGES.
Resolutions: RES. 99-107,
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF BOND
AND AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY.
RES. 99-108, AUTHORIZING
MORTGAGE TO BE SUBORDINATED
TO A LIEN OF MERCANTILE BANK
MIDWEST, IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 705-707
WESTGATE STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT, IF
NECESSARY. RES. 99-109,
AUTHORIZING MORTGAGE TO BE
SUBORDINATED TO A LIEN OF
MERCANTILE BANK MIDWEST, IOWA
CITY, IOWA, FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2510 FRIENDSHIP
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
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April 6, 1999
Page 3
ATTEST A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT, IF NECESSARY.
Correspondence: Paula Fatka
regarding deer. Fredine Branson
(multiple signatures) regarding Tower
Court Parking. Audrey & Jeffrey Knox
regarding Tower Court parking. James
Hardy regarding Tower Court parking.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to accept memo
from the JCCOG Transportation Planner for
No Parking 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday,
on the south side of Tower Court. Moved
and seconded to amend the motion by
changing the hours of prohibition to 10 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m. JCCOG Transportation Planner
Davidson present for discussion. The Mayor
declared the motion to amend carried. The
Mayor declared the motion as amended
carried.
John Jones appeared complimented
the City on the Housing Program; stated
concerns on the DARE program; noted 61
'citations written by IC Police the previous
week-end with 50 dealing with public intox or
alcohol possession and requested police
explore other priorities. Terry Smith, 2220
Balsam Ct., and John Fuelling announced the
merger of Mid-America and Cal Energy and
the commitment to the community. Derek
Maurer, 508 Kirkwood Ave., requested
Council consider moving the library into the
new Iowa Avenue parking structure. Bennett
Brown, 200 S. Summit, presented information
regarding transportation issues.
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, 1917
S. Gilbert; Dennis Spencer, 607 Pepper Dr.;
Jim Spratt, 653 Larch Lane; Bennett Brown,
200 Summit St.; Jim Throgmorton, 715 N.
Linn; and Derek Maurer, 508 Kirkwood Ave.
Moved and seconded to continue the public
hearing to April 20. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer
indefinitely a resolution adopting and
incorporating the Northeast District Plan into
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Page 4
the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
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, be given first vote
for consideration. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for April 20 on a resolution annexing
approximately 10.3 acres of property located
east of Scott Boulevard at Washington Street
(Scott Blvd East Part 3). The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Lawrence
Mazzotta, president Farnam Group, Inc. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a .public
hearing for April 20 on an ordinance
conditionally changing the zoning designation
of approximately 14.91 acres located east of
'Scott Boulevard at Washington Street from
Medium Density Single-Family Residential
(RS-8), Low Density Multi-Family Residential
(RM-12) and County Suburban Residential
(RS) to Planned Development Housing
Overlay (OPDH-8; 8.36 acres), Lowe Density
Single-Family Residential (RS-5; 5.43 acres),
and Low Density Multi-Family Residential
(RM-12; 1.12 acres), and a request for a
preliminary OPDH plan to allow 72 dwelling
units on 8.16 acres (Scott Blvd East Part 3).
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Lawrence Mazzotta,
president Farnam Group, Inc. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for
construction of the IAIS/Crandic Interchange
Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-110, APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IAIS/CRANDIC INTERCHANGE PROJECT,
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April 6, 1999
Page 5
STP-A-3715(12) --86-52, AND DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-111, DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE
CITY TO BE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AREA, AND THAT THE REHABILITATION,
CONSERVATION, REDEVELOPMENT,
DEVELOPMENT, OR A COMBINATION
THEREOF, OF SUCH AREA IS NECESSARY IN
THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH,
SAFETY OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS
OF THE CITY; DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS
APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL
PROJECT; AND ADOPTING THE NORTHGATE
CORPORATE PARK URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
THEREFOR. PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance providing that general property
taxes levied and collected each year on all
property located within the Northgate
Corporate Park Urban Renewal Project area,
in the City of Iowa City, County of Johnson,
State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the
State of Iowa, City of Iowa City, County of
Johnson, Iowa City Community School
District and other taxing districts, be paid to a
special fund for payment of principal and
interest on loans, monies advanced to and
indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be
issued, incurred by said City in connection
with said Urban Renewal Redevelopment
Project, be given first vote for consideration.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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
voted on for final passage at this time. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Page 6
The Mayor noted no bids had been
received for the construction of the Iowa City
Transit Facility Methane Abatement Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-112, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1999 ASPHALT
RESURFACING PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-113, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN MMS
CONSULTANTS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE SOUTH
AIRPORT AREA DEVELOPMENT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-114, INTENT TO CONVEY 2750 IRVING
AVENUE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR APRIL 20, 1999.
Moved and seconded to appoint
Richard Carlson, 309 Finkbine Lane, to the
'Historic Preservation Comm. to fill an
unexpired term ending March 29, 2001; and
appoint Gary Nagle, 3011 Brookside Dr., to
the Public Art Advisory Comm. to fill a three-
year term ending January 1, 2002. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the current
vacancies: Human Rights Comm. - one
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
January 1, 2001; P&R Comm. - one vacancy
to fill an unexpired term ending January 1,
2003. These appointments will be made at
the May 4 Council meeting. PCRB - one
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
September 1, 2000. This appointment will be
made at the May 18 Council meeting.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:30
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of
Council Activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K..Karr, C~.le~
Subm~lica~ion - 4/15/99
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's office at 356-5043.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 29, 1999
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 4:05 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Karr,
Dilkes, Franklin. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 99-36, Side 2.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn to executive session
to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure
could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would
have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session
closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the
transaction discussed is completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned
into executive session 4:10 p.m.
Council returned to open session 4:50 p.m.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adjourn the special meeting
4:53 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office, 356-5040,
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 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: Arkins, 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 Comm. - 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 Cornre. - 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, 1910 S.
Gilbert St. RES. 99-81, Bk. 121, p. 81, ISSUING DANCING PERMITS.
Motions: APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF 99,226,907.21
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
CommerciaI-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-I O) 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-10) 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, AUT.HORIZING 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 OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the 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,
APPROVING 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. 121, 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. 121, 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 $189,355.45. 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.
101, 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. 1 21, 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 Comm. - 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
Cornre. - 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
Meeting.
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 Arkins 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.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
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APRIL 6, 1999
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Franklin, Moran, Grosvenor, Rockwell, Boothroy, Yucuis,
Schmadeke, Fosse. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 99-41, Side 2; 99-44, Both
Sides.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Shimek
Elementary students: Allie Gnade, Derrick Robertson and Sadie Smith.
The Mayor proclaimed D.A.R.E. Day - April 8, DARE Officer Myers accepted;
Week of the Young Child - April 17-24, Donna Johnson and Tricia Windschitl accepted;
Arbor Day - April 25, City Forester Robinson accepted; Fair Housing Month - April,
Human Rights Coordinator Shank accepted.
The Mayor accepted an $80,000 check from Doug Ginsberg, representing the
Iowa City Kickers Soccer Club, for two concession stands equipped with storage and
first aid, at the new soccer complex.
The Mayor presented keys and Certificate of Achievement to Tenant-to-Ownership
Program new home owners - Keith & Nancy Seering and Frances Gartzke; Certificate of
Attendance Cub Scout Pack #220, present for the presentation. The Mayor
acknowledged the cooperation of Hawkeye State Bank and Iowa State Bank in the
program, and presented certificates to both financial institutions.
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
amended and to delete items: 5c(2) a resolution setting a public hearing for April 20 on
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the
Iowa Avenue Multi-Use Parking Facility Project and 5e(3) JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding No Parking 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon-Fri on South Side of Tower Court
from the Consent Calendar and to discuss item 5e(3) separately:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Library Bd. of Trustees - February 25;
P&Z Comm. - March 18.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Panchero's, 32 S. Clinton St.
Transfer a Class E Liquor License; Class C Beer Permit and Class B Wine Permit
for Drugtown #2 1221 N. Dodge St. to 310 N. First Ave. RES. 99-105, Bk. 121,
p. 105, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-106, Bk. 121, p. 106, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR APRIL 20 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CITY
FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES,
RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE TO
INCREASE OR CHANGE THE RATES FOR FEES AND CHARGES FOR POTABLE
WATER USE AND SERVICE, WASTEWATER TREATMENT, AND SOLID WASTE
CHARGES.
Resolutions, Bk. 121: RES. 99-107, p. 107, AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF
BOND AND AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY. RES. 99-108, P. 108, AUTHORIZING
MORTGAGE TO BE SUBORDINATED TO A LIEN OF MERCANTILE BANK
MIDWEST, IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 705-707
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WESTGATE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT,
IF NECESSARY. RES. 99-109, p. 109, AUTHORIZING MORTGAGE TO BE
SUBORDINATED TO A LIEN OF MERCANTILE BANK MIDWEST, IOWA CITY,
IOWA, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2510 FRIENDSHIP STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT, IF NECESSARY.
Correspondence: Paula Fatka regarding deer. Fredine Branson (multiple
signatures) regarding Tower Court Parking. Audrey & Jeffrey Knox regarding
Tower Court parking. James Hardy regarding Tower Court parking.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to accept memo from the JCCOG
Transportation Planner for No Parking 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, on the south
side of Tower Court. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by
Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to amend the motion by changing the hours of
prohibition to 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. JCCOG Transportation Planner Davidson present for
discussion. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried, 5/2, with the following
division of voice vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Nays: Champion, Kubby. The Mayor declared the motion as amended carried, 5/2, with
the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Nays; Champion, Kubby.
John Jones appeared and complimented the City on the Housing Program; stated
concerns on the DARE program; noted 61 citations written by IC Police the previous
week-end with 50 dealing with public intox or alcohol possession and requested police
explore other priorities. Terry Smith, 2220 Balsam Ct., and John Fuelling announced the
merger of Mid-America and Cal Energy and the commitment to the community. Derek
Maurer, 508 Kirkwood Ave., requested Council consider moving the library into the new
Iowa Avenue parking structure. Bennett Brown, 200 S. Summit, presented information
regarding transportation issues.
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, 1917 S. Gilbert; Dennis Spencer, 607 Pepper Dr.; Jim
Spratt, 653 Larch Lane; Bennett Brown, 200 Summit St.; Jim Throgmorton; 715 N.
Linn; and Derek Maurer, 508 Kirkwood Ave. Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell,
to continue the public hearing to April 20. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to defer indefinitely a resolution
adopting and incorporating the Northeast District Plan into the Iowa City Comprehensive
Plan. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the 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,
be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for April
20 on a resolution annexing approximately 10.3 acres of property located east of Scott
Boulevard at Washington Street (Scott Blvd East Part 3). The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded
by Norton, to accept correspondence from Lawrence Mazzotta, president Farnam Group,
Inc. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for April 20 on
an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation of approximately 14.91 acres
located east of Scott Boulevard at Washington Street from Medium Density Single-
Family Residential (RS-8), Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12) and County
Suburban Residential (RS) to Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-8; 8.36
acres), Lowe Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5; 5.43 acres), and Low Density
Multi-Family Residential (RM-12; 1.12 acres), and a request for a preliminary OPDH plan
to allow 72 dwelling units on 8.16 acres (Scott Blvd East Part 3). The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by
Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to accept correspondence from Lawrence Mazzotta,
president Farnam Group, Inc. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the IAIS/Crandic Interchange Project.
No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-110, Bk. 121, p.
110, APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IAIS/CRANDIC INTERCHANGE PROJECT, STP-A-
3715(12)--86-52, AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE. 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. 99-111, Bk. 121,
p. 111, DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE CITY TO BE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AREA, AND THAT THE REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, REDEVELOPMENT,
DEVELOPMENT, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, OF SUCH AREA IS NECESSARY IN
THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF
THE CITY; DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL
PROJECT; AND ADOPTING THE NORTHGATE CORPORATE PARK URBAN RENEWAL
PLAN THEREFOR. PCD Director Franklin 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 Thornberry, that the ordinance providing that
general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the
Northgate Corporate Park Urban Renewal Project area, in the City of Iowa City, County
of Johnson, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Iowa
City, County of Johnson, Iowa City Community School District and other. taxing
districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies
advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said
City in connection with said Urban Renewal Redevelopment Project, be given first vote
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for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Champion, 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 voted on for final passage at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted no bids had been received for the construction of the Iowa City
Transit Facility Methane Abatement Project.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-112, Bk. 121,
p. 112, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1999 ASPHALT
RESURFACING PROJECT to L.L. Pelling Co. for $1,123,202.07. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-113~ Bk. 121, p.
113, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE SOUTH AIRPORT
AREA DEVELOPMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-114, Bk. 121, p.
114, INTENT TO CONVEY 2750 IRVING AVENUE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR APRIL 20, 1999. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to appoint Richard Carlson, 309
Finkbine Lane, to the Historic Preservation Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending March
29, 2001; and appoint Gary Nagle, 3011 Brookside Dr., to the Public Art Advisory
Comm. to fill a three-year term ending January 1, 2002. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously., 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Human Rights Comm. - one vacancy to
fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2001; P&R Comm. - one vacancy to fill an
unexpired term ending January 1, 2003. These appointments will be made at the May 4
Council meeting. PCRB - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1,
2000. This appointment will be made at the May 18 Council meeting.
Council Member Champion urged citizens to send money to the local Red Cross to
aid the recent victims of fires in the community. The Mayor noted appreciation to the
City Fire Department for their response to the City's recent fires. City Mgr. Arkins also
acknowledged the City's Public Works/Water Department for their efforts. Council
Member Norton also noted the cooperation of area fire departments.
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Council Member Kubby noted the update memo from Asst. Transportation Planner
Yapp on Phase 2 of the bike trail and reported that the Burlington to Napoleon Park trail
should be completed in June or July.
In response to Council Member O'Donnell, the City Mgr. stated he would provide
an update on cemetery expansion issues. Council Member O'Donnell cautioned motorists
to be careful when driving at night because of deer. He also noted the recent fires and
his sadness at losing Mondo's, the old Whiteway Grocery Store location.
Council Member Thornberry reported that the intersection of Riverside Dr. and
Highway 6 was in need of street/lane painting and questioned if the City could do the
painting if IDOT could not get at it soon. The City Mgr. will contact IDOT regarding the
intersection. Other Council Members stated Riverside/Burlington, Gilbert, and North
Dubuque Street were in need of paint also. The City Mgr. noted that the June storm last
year put streets crews behind because of the 5-6 week massive clean-up effort. In
response to Vanderhoef, the City Mgr. will follow-up on an assessment of all City streets
for stripping. Council Member Thornberry also noted the large amounts of sand on the
streets.
Council Member Norton questioned if the proposed city light standards would aid
the City High tennis court lighting matter. The City Mgr. will respond.
Council Member Thornberry reminded motorists that nice weather brings out more
bikes and motorcycles and urged everyone to be careful. He also requested Council a
tour of the area involved in the Northeast Plan prior to a vote.
Council Member Vanderhoef announced a new neighborhood association forming
in the Horn school area and it's first meeting is scheduled for April 22.
Mayor Lehman reported that the Holiday Inn and Old Capital Center had been sold
and he was excited with the interest in downtown. He reported that he and Asst. City
Mgr. Helling would be attending an early morning meeting on April 7 in Des Moines to
meet with the legislative subcommittee studying condominium property taxes and would
report back.
The City Mgr. called attention to the fact that the new neighborhood association
in the Horn school area contains portions not in the Iowa City city limits and suggested
the Mayor write a letter to the Mayor of University Heights encouraging them to
participate. Council concurred.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 9:30 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor