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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 4, 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, Shank, Yapp, Franklin, Scott, Grosvenor, Fowler, Yucuis,
Davidson. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 99-52, Both Side; 99-53, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed Bicycle Month - May, Linda Thomae accepted;
Historic Preservation Week - May 9-15, Michaelanne Widness accepted; Cancer
Survivors' Day - May 15, Bob Henderson accepted.
The Mayor and Joyce Carman presented the Human Rights Poetry/Essay
Contest winners: First Place in Poetry: Maeta Mufuame. First Place in Essay: Eric
Peters. Honorable Mention in Poetry: Beth Kindig, Paola Moreno, Brie Nixon,
Christopher Fuller, Elizabeth Dunbar, Kara Callahan, Honorable Mention in Essay:
Ashley Calkins, Shikha Bhattacharjee, Anna Kudsk, Christine Bursch.
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 and to delete item 4d(1) a resolution setting a public hearing
for May 18 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for
construction of the Police Waiting Area Renovations Project, directing City Clerk to
publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place said plans on
file for public inspection; add item 4d(3) setting a public hearing for May 18, 1999
on amending the FY99 operating budget; and accept the added correspondence:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meeting of April
19, and the regular meeting of April 20, as published, subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Bd. -
February 18. Animal Control Advisory Bd. - April 22. Housing & Community
Development Comm. - March 24. Human Rights Comm. - March 29, April
19, Bd. of Library Trustees - April 7. Telecommunications Cornre. - March
22. PCRB - April 13. Riverfront and Natural Areas Comm. - March 17. Rules
Committee Report - April 20, 1999.
Approve amended Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission By-Laws.
Sr. Center Cornre. - March 16.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330
E. Prentiss St. Class C Liquor License for Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W.
Benton St. Outdoor Service Area for Mumm's saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton
St. Class C Beer Permit for Suburban AMOCO, 370 Scott Ct. Refund an
unused portion of a Special Class C Liquor License for Zoey's Pizzeria, 1950
Lower Muscatine Rd.
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Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-132, Bk. 121, p. 132, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for May 18 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
CONCESSION/RESTROOM BUILDINGS AT THE IOWA CITY KICKERS
SOCCER PARK, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-133, Bk.
121, p. 133, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for May 18 ON AMENDING THE
FY99 OPERATING BUDGET.
Resolutions, Bk. 121: RES. 99-134, p. 134, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR SCOTT - SIX INDUSTRIAL PARK AND
DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE. RES. 99-135, p. 135, 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 718 NORTH
GILBERT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-136, p. 136, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF
A WATER MAIN, SANITARY SEWER AND BLANKET UTILITY EASEMENT
LOCATED OVER AND ACROSS THE VACATED PORTION OF SECOND
AVENUE COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-137, p. 137, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SIDEWALK FEE
AGREEMENT FOR SCOTT-SIX INDUSTRIAL PARK, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
99-138, p. 138, TO ADOPT AMENDED BY-LAWS FOR THE RIVERFRONT
AND NATURAL AREAS COMMISSION.
Correspondence: Harold Hensel regarding killing. John Veit regarding
police shooting test. Civil Service Cornre. submitting certified lists of
applicants for the following position(s): Civil Engineer, Housing Program
Assistant. Letter from Carolyn Cavitt (Stepping Up Project) to Local
Businesses and Underage Drinking [previously distributed April 23
Information Packet]. Richard Hartig, Hartig Drug Stores, regarding amending
CN-1 zone. Correspondence regarding Goosetown traffic calming from:
Kathleen Janz; Carl Klaus; David Rust; Jim & Ann Wells; Chris Coretsopoulos
and Lynn Ikach; Ingell Doyle; Maryann Dennis.
Council Member Norton acknowledged the progress of improvements to the soccer
complex, and the Mayor noted the remarkable contribution by the Iowa City Kickers
organization. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Rene Paine, PATV Director, invited citizens to the May 5th world premier of
"Accessing Community Media" a program produced by nine participants of
workshops funded through a grant from the University Hospital School; noted an
open house to celebrate nine years of PATV service in the Iowa City/Coralville area
on May 14; and distributed copies of their Annual Report. Moved by Kubby,
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seconded by Champion, to accept the Annual Report. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Anna Buss, 525 W.
Benton, reported on her experience at the Citizens Police Academy and encouraged
citizens to participate in the next Academy.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending City Code Section 14-6,
"Zoning Chapter," concerning definitions and parking requirements for carryout,
delivery, and drive-through restaurants. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Planned
Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-12) plan for Silvercrest, a 21.53-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 on the southeast quadrant of Scott Boulevard and American
Legion Road. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
the Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-12) plan for Silvercrest, a 21.53-
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, be given first consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending City Code subsections
14-5H, Site Plan Review, and 14-6S, Performance Standards, regarding lighting
standards. Dunlap Ct. residents Robert Olick and David Woodruff appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
City Code subsections 14-5H, Site Plan Review, and 14-6S, Performance
Standards, regarding lighting standards, 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 Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-139, Bk. 121,
p. 139, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 10.3
ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AT WASHINGTON
STREET (Scott Blvd East Part 3). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally 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 (QPDH-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). No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance conditionally
changing the zoning designation of approximately 14.83 acres located east of Scott
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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 QPDH plan to
allow 74 dwelling units on 8.16 acres (Scott Blvd East Part 3), 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 Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 99-3878, Bk. 42,
p. 12, AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 14-4B TO CHANGE BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AND TO INCORPORATE BOARD POWERS
AND PROCEDURES INTO CHAPTER 14-6, "ZONING CHAPTER," BY ADDING A
NEW ARTICLE W, ENTITLED "BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT POWERS AND
PROCEDURES". Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to defer indefinitely 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, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from Atty. Doug Ruppert. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to forward a letter to the
Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending approval of an extraterritorial
rezoning of 2.68 acres adjacent to 1244 Devon Drive NE in Fringe Area A from
Suburban Residential (RS) to Rural (A1). 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 denial of an extraterritorial
rezoning of one acre located in Fringe Area A at 3005 Highway 1 NE from Rural
(A1) to Commercial Agricultural (C-AG). Applicant Allan Berger appeared. 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 the construction of the Iowa Avenue
Multi-Use Parking Facility project. No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-140, Bk. 121,
p. 140, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA AVENUE MULTI-
USE PARKING FACILITY PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY
TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division
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of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Norton, Q'Donnell, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-141, Bk. 121,
p. 141, AUTHORIZING RELOCATION ASSISTANCE TQ PERSONS DISPLACED
FROM THEIR HOMES OR BUSINESSES AS A RESULT OF THE IOWA AVENUE
MULTI-USE PARKING FACILITY. 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 Westminster Sanitary
Sewer Improvement Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-142, Bk.
121, p. 142, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WESTMINSTER SANITARY
SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE TO
BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance 2750
Irving Avenue. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-143, Bk. 121,
p. 143, AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYENCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED
AT 2750 IRVING AVENUE TO THE TENANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance repealing
Section 1-9-2 of the City Code entitled "Limitation on Campaign Contributions," be
given first vote for consideration. City Atty. Dilkes summarized the background of
the ordinance. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt QRD. 99-3879, Bk.
42, p. 13, 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 CONNETION WITH SAID URBAN
RENEWAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to accept the form on continuing
disclosure certificate pertaining to the $9,200,000 Water Revenue Bonds. Finance
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Director Yucuis present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Champion, to accept the form of tax
exemption certificate pertaining to the $9,200,000 Water Revenue Bonds. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-144, Bk.
121, p. 144, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND
SECURING THE PAYMENT OF $9,200,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE OF
IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS.
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 amending
Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to increase wastewater
service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending
Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to increase water service
charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote for consideration. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Kubby, Lehman. Nays: Champion. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges, Bonds, Fines, and Penalties" of the city code, to change various rates for
solid waste disposal, 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 Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-145, Bk.
121, p. 145, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY00 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS
PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND
DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 99-146, Bk. 121,
p. 146, ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ALLOCATION FOR OLD BRICK EPISCOPAL LUTHERAN CORPORATION WITHIN
THE FY00 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN
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(CITY STEPS). Council Member Champion stated she served on the Board of Old
Brick and would be abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/0,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Kubby, Lehman,
Norton, Q'Donnell, Thornberry. Nays: None. Abstain: Champion.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to RES. 99-147, Bk. 121, p.
147, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IAIS/CRANDIC
INTERCHANGE PROJECT, STP-A-3715(12)- - 86-52. To Steger-Heiderscheit Const.
Corp. for $689,971.40. 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 a resolution awarding
contract and authorizing Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest contract for the
construction of the Iowa City Civic Center Additions and Renovations project. The
Mayor declared the resolution defeated unanimously, 0/7, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 99-148, Bk. 121,
p. 148, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for May 18 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER THIRD FLOOR EXPANSION AND FIRST FLOOR
RENOVATIONS PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INPSECTION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-149, Bk.
121, p. 149, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING
ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA
CITY SANITARY LANDFILL. Civil Engr. Scott present for discussion. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-150, Bk.
121. p. 150, RESOLUTION RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION
($61,000 to Metro Pavers, Inc. and $21,000 to Metro Pavers, Inc. and Paul &
Mary Kennedy).
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to appoint Rick Spooner, 810
W. Benton, to the Human Rights Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending January 1,
2001; and appoint Toni Cilek, 1510 Bristol Dr., to the P&R Cornre. to fill an
unexpired term ending January 1, 2003. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: PCRB - one vacancy
to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2000. This appointment will be made
at the May 18 Council meeting. Bd. of Library Trustees - two vacancies to fill six-
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year terms ending July 1, 2005. These appointments will be made at the June 15
Council meeting.
Council Member Q'Donnell reported on the Crisis Center Breakfast; and
stated his opposition to a flat water rate.
Council Member Kubby reminded citizens of the following upcoming events:
public discussion on proposed changes in Iowa City transit routes May 6 at the
Public Library and May 18 at the City Council meeting; Civil Liberties annual dinner
on May 8; meeting on tennis court lighting on May 10 at City High; and University
of Iowa Multicultural graduation banquet on May13.
Council Member Thornberry stated he missed the last Council meeting
because he was delayed in Georgia and was glad to be back.
Council Member Vanderhoef said she had received "Ensuring the Central Role
for Cities in the Electronic Marketplace" publication from the National League of
Cities and would provide Council copies in the next packet; and wished Julie
Voparil, from the City Clerk's office, a speedy recovery.
Council Members Norton stated he had attended the PCRB forum at
Broadway and noted the letter and City Manager response regarding the Police
Chief's presentation and departure to allow questions to the Board directly;
reported he rode with Police Officer Kivi on Friday night; and said he forwarded a
letter from a citizen with ADA concerns in local businesses to the Asst. City
Manager for a response.
Mayor Lehman stated a special work session would be held on May 12 at
8:00 a.m. to discuss finance issues; and requested the procedure on parking
prohibition be scheduled for a Council work session.
City Atty. Dilkes stated recent legislation making extensive amendments to
the condemnation statue will cause delays in City projects and recommended
Council contact the Governor regarding concerns. Mayor Lehman noted changes in
condominium taxing that also occurred and requested a letter clarifying that change
be sent to Council.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 9:00 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
rn~e~stW. Lehman, °Mayor~J'~
Ma~r~n K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/19/99
Iowa City City Council, special meet-
ing, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present:
Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef. Absent: Thornberry.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to
executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in litiga-
tion or where litigation is imminent where its
disclosure would be likely to prejudice or dis-
advantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 6:50 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
Submitt~e~ for publication - 4/21/99
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/20/99
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.
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
be 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
Willjams accepted; Iowa City's 160th Birthday
- May 4, Melvin Dvorsky accepted; Census
2000 - Chris Nolte, Census Bureau
Government Partnership Specialist accepted.
Moved and seconded 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 Cornre. -
March 11, March 23. Human Rights
Commission - February 22, March
29. Library Board of Trustees - March
25. P&Z Cornre. - 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.
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April 20, 1999
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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 I West. Class B Beer Permit
for Chill & Grill, 206 N. Linn St. RES.
99-115, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Motions: Approving Abstract
of Voters for Sales Tax election held
March 30, 1999. Approving
disbursements in the amount of
811,253,510.10 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, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE IOWA AVENUE MULTI-USE
PARKING FACILITY PROJECT,
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-117,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING 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: RES. 99-118,
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,
ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE NORTH
IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR SANITARY
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
RES. 99-120, AUTHORIZING THE
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April 20, 1999
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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, 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
611,613, 615, 625, and 627 IOWA
AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
99-122, 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,
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,
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,
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.
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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
Americans with Disabilities Act
Observance. Cynthia Parsons
regarding building code, water
regulations, refuse billing. 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and
repeated the publis hearings as set.
Jeanette Ockenfels, Capitol House
Apartments, presented a petition requesting a
longer walk light at the Burlington
Street/Dubuque Street intersection. Moved
and seconded to accept the petition. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. 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 and
seconded to accept DARE correspondence.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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
ssheduled 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 and seconded 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.
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Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for May 4 on an ordinance amending
the Planned Development Housing Overlay
(OPDH-12) plan for Silversrest, 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. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from
Merlin Lawrence, Vice-President Dial Land
Development. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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 and
seconded to accept correspondence from:
David Purdy; Douglas Baynton; Scott
Hochstrasser, International Planning
Associates. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved and seconded to continue the
public hearing to May 18. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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 Click); Lori Benz, 2012 Dunlap Ct.;
Leroy Knight; Jan Williams; Feather Lacey,
307 3rd Avenue. Moved and seconded to
continue the public hearing to May 4. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
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
Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Patrick Harney,
President, Knight's of Columbus. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance conditionally changing the zoning
designation of 5.55 acres located in the
northwest quadrant of American Legion Road
and Taft Avenue.
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A public hearing was held on a
resolution annexing approximately 10.3 acres
of property located east of Scott Boulevard at
Washington Street, Larry Schnittjer, MMS
Consultants, appeared.
Moved and seconded to defer to May
4 the resolution annexing approximately 10.3
acres of property located east of Scott
Boulevard at Washington Street. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The following individuals
appeared: Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants;
Peter Fisher, 3722 Hummingbird Lane; and
Developer Larry Mazotta. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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
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. 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 second
vote for consideration. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded 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 deslared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held regarding
the FY00 Annual Action Plan, including the
FYO0 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. Moved and
seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to continue to
May 4 a public hearing on the conveyance of
2750 Irving Avenue. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
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 second vote for
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consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
99-3877, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-126, AMENDING FEES AND TIMED
DURATION FOR SOUND EQUIPMENT
PERMITS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-127, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MIP
LESSEE, L.P. CONCERNING THE
DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PHASE 2
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-128, DIRECTING SALE OF ~9,200,000
WATER REVENUE BONDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-129, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-130, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-131, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY TO JOIN IN CERTAIN LITIGATION AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN
AGREEMENT.
The Mayor noted the previously-
announced vacancies: Human Rights
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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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn
10:10 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. Karr; City Clerk
Submit at o/ .'-
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
APRIL 19, 1999
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Absent: Thornberry. Staffmembers present: Dilkes, Karr.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 99°45, Side 1.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adjourn to executive session
to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that .are presently in litigation or where
litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvan-
tage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried
and adjourned into executive session 6:32 p.m.
Council returned to open session 6:48 p.m.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn the special meeting
6:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Thornberry ab-
sent.
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
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'D/~nnell, 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
Williams 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 Cornre. - 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
BIrd. 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. 121, 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. 121, 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,
613, 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 Bendoff 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 E-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 3ru 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 BIrd 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 BIrd 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 BIrd 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 FY00 Annual Action Plan, including
the FYO0 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. 1 21,
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.
121, 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 Arty. 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 Arkins 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 $5,000 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 "no
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
Madan K. Karr, City Clerk