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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 18, 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, Fowler, Rockwell, Yucuis, Fosse, Grosvenor, O'Brien,
Logsden, Franklin, Davidson, Schmadeke, Klingaman, Schoenfelder, O'Neil. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tapes 99-53, Side 2; 99-60 & 99-61, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed Pride Month - June, Robin Butler accepted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, 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 meeting of May 4,
and the regular meeting of May 4, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - April 14.
Bd. of Library Trustees - March 25, April 7. P&R Comm. - April 14. P&Z
Comm. - April 15. PCRB - April 27, April 28, May 11.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Colonial Lanes, 2253 Old
Hwy 218 S. Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Caf~, 121 N. Linn St.
Class C Liquor License for Weeks-Van Eck VFW Post 3949, 609 Highway 6
East. Class C Liquor License for Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St. Class C Beer
permit for Gasby's Downtown, 114 E. Washington St. Class C Beer Permit
for Tobacco Outlet Plus #537, 923 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Beer Permit for
Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204 N. Dubuque St. Class B Wine Permit for
Dubuque Street HandiMart, 240 N. Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for
Shakespeare's, 81 9 First Ave. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor
license for Jirsa's, 819 First Ave. Refund an unused portion of a Class E Beer
Permit for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 West. Refund an unused portion of a
Class E Liquor License for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy 1 West.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $10,082,893.70
for the period of April1 through April 30, 1999, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-151, Bk.121, p. 151, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 15 ON PROPOSED ROUTE CHANGES FOR
IOWA CITY TRANSIT. RES. 99-152, Bk. 121, p. 152, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JUNE 15 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WILLOW CREEK TRAIL PHASE II 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. 99-153, p. 153, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE EASEMENT
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AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND IOWA CITY COFFEE CO., D/B/A THE JAVA
HOUSE FOR A SIDEWALK CAFe. RES. 99-154, p. 154, INTENT TO
APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND LORA M. ALBERHASKY FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1A IN THE TO-BE-
CONSTRUCTED IOWA AVENUE MULTI-USE PARKING FACILITY AND TO
DISPOSE OF UNIT 1A IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 2, 1999. RES. 99-155, p. 155, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF
A LIEN REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
60 REGAL LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-156, p. 156, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF
A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 830 EAST COLLEGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Dan Bucher regarding parking meters. David Rust
regarding traffic calming. John Castle (US Department of the Army) regarding
Memorial Day ceremony. Patty Mishler regarding Iowa City Public Library.
Evelyn Kral regarding deer. Correspondence regarding transit from: Terri
Byers; Marlyn Mather; Katherine Kalan; James Surratt; Susan Barta; Kathy
Neal; Gloria Lacina. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Designation of
Handicapped Parking on the East Side of the 10 Block of South Linn Street;
Installation of Metered Spaces on Clinton Street from Market Street to
Church Street; Modification of Loading Zone on 300 N Clinton Street;
Modification of Existing Handicapped Parking Space on 200 East
Washington. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants
for the following position(s): Parking Enforcement Attendant. Shirley Fouts,
City High School regarding transit. Jerry Arganbright, West High School
regarding transit.
Parking & Transit Director Fowler presented information regarding the installation of
metered spaces on Clinton Street. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the
public hearings as set.
Public discussion was held regarding proposed transit route changes. Parking
& Transit Director Fowler reviewed the process for driver and citizen input, and the
proposed changes. The following individuals appeared: Irene E. Murphy, 1205
Laura Dr.; Caroline Oster, 1437 Oaklawn; Keith Ruff, 601 S. Gilbert St.; George
Mather, 606 Holt; Judy Pfohl, 2229 Abbey Lane; Betty Alfaro, 38 Durago Place;
Donna Davis, 1205 Laura Drive; Delores "Dee" Capps, 2801 Hwy. 6 East; Leann
Mayhew; Ray Heffner, 523 Templin Rd.; Katherine Kalan; Patsy Berhardt; Terri
Byers, 2505 Nevada Avenue; Marlyn Mather, 606 Holt; Marsha Hueke, 418 Hawaii
Dr.; Karen Long, 4848 Sand Rd.; Jan Bergman, Southwest Estates; Joe Daringer,
241 9 Lakeside Dr.; and Bob Simpson, 400 S. Dubuque St. Transit Mgr. Logsden
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and Transit Operations Mgr. O'Brien present for discussion. The Mayor noted that
a public hearing would be held at the June 15 Council meeting.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for June
15 on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation of approximately
7.46 acres from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to Planned
Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-8) and the approval of a preliminary OPDH
Plan for 72 residential dwelling units on property located at the east terminus of
Court Street (Windsor Ridge Parts 12 & 15) The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for June
15 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article O, Sign
Regulations, by changing the requirements regarding the number of freestanding
signs on lots with over 300 feet of frontage. 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
June 15 on an ordinance vacating a l O-foot wide right-of-way located along the
west line of property located at 1033 E. Washington Street. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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: Judy Pfohl, 2229 Abbey Lane; Jerry Hansen, 1237 Burns
Ave.; Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; Dennis Spencer, President of Home
Builders Association; Ruth Baker, 515 W. Benton; Jim Spratt, 653 Larch Lane;
Dianne Kaufman, 811 N. Linn St.; and Kevin Hochstedler, 1434 Compton Place.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to continue the public hearing to June
15. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence
from: Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; Dennis Spencer, president of Home
Builders Association. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
CitV Code ~ection 14-6, "Zoning Chapter," concerning definitions and parking
requirements for carryout, delivery, and drive-through restaurants, 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 rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 99-3880, Bk. 42, p. 14,
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 9,000 SQUARE FOOT MEDICAL
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OFFICE BUILDING, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF SCOTT
BOULEVARD AND AMERICAN LEGION ROAD, 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. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry,
that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-157, Bk. 121,
p. 157, APPROVING AN AMENDED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SILVERCREST.
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 rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 5/2,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kubby, Norton. Absent: None. (need
extraordinary majority - six). PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved
by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending City Code
subsections 14-5H, Site Plan Review, and 14-6S, Performance Standards,
regarding lighting standards, be given second 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, that the rule requiring
ordinances be considered and voted on for final passage be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 99-3881, Bk. 42, p. 15,
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 74 DWELLING UNITS ON
8.16 ACRES (Scott Blvd East Part 3), be voted on for final consideration.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that
the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-158, Bk. 121,
p. 158, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SCOTT BOULEVARD EAST, PART
THREE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-159, Bk. 1 21,
p. 159, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT QF KENNEDY SUBDIVISION.
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 amendments to the
FY99 operating budget. Finance Director Yucuis present for discussion.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-160, Bk. 1 21,
p. 160, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE FY99 OPERATING BUDGET.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimate of cost for the construction of concession/restroom buildings at the Iowa
City Kickers Soccer Park. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-161, Bk.
121, p. 1 61, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCESSION/RESTROOM
BUILDINGS AT THE IOWA CITY KICKERS SOCCER PARK, 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 construction of the Iowa City Civic
Center Third Floor Addition and First Floor Renovations Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-162, Bk. 121,
p. 162, APPRQVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER
THIRD FLOOR ADDITION AND FIRST FLOOR 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. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-163, Bk. 119,
p. 163, AUTHORIZING A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THE EAST CENTRAL IOWA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AND THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING A MEMORANDUM OF
EQUIPMENT TRANSFER FOR PARATRANSIT VEHICLES. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-164, Bk.
121, p. 164, AUTHORIZING A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY SEATS FOR THE LEASE OF PARATRANSIT
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VEHICLES TO BE OPERATED WITHIN IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the rule requiring
ordinances be considered and voted on for final passage be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 99-3882, Bk. 42, p. 16,
REPEALING SECTION 1-9-2 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED "LIMITATION ON
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS," be voted on for final consideration. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance be
finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, 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 increase wastewater
service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given second 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 Norton, 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 second vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Kubby, Lehman, Norton. Nays:
Champion. Absent: None.
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 change various rates for
solid waste disposal, be given second 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 Kubby, to adopt RES. 99-165, Bk. 121,
p. 165, APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING
NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT FUNDS. The following individuals appeared: Judy
Pfohl, 2229 Abbey Lane; Don Anciaux, 2119 Russell Dr.; Lorraine Bowans, 510 S.
Governor; and Ruth Baker, 515 Benton St. 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. 99-166, Bk.
1 21, p. 166, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA
CITY STREET AND WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - DIVISION 1:
FOSTER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND DIVISION 2: WATER FACILITY SITE
DEVELOPMENT - PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Langman Construction,
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Inc. for $4,946,238.00. 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. 99-167, Bk. 1 21,
p. 167, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TQ 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
STREET AND WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - DIVISION 1:
FOSTER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND DIVISION 2: WATER FACILITY SITE
DEVELOPMENT - PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
The City Manager requested the next item be deferred to allow a discussion
with the City of Coralville prior to action. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by
Norton, to defer indefinitely a resolution awarding contract for the construction of
the Iowa River Dam Renovation project. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-168, Bk.
121, p. 168, AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE AIRPORT
TERMINAL BUILDING. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman, Norton. Nays:
Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-169, Bk. 121, p.
169, INTENT TQ CONVEY 2774 IRVING AVENUE AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JUNE 15, 1999. Housing Authority Adm. Grosvenor present for
discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-170, Bk.
1 21, p. 170, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ASSISTED HOUSING
DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY
INCREASING THE HOURS QF THE HOUSING INSPECTOR AND DECREASING THE
HOURS OF THE MAINTENANCE WORKER II. 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 adopt RES. 99-171, Bk.
121, p. 171, ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLANS FOR
CONFIDENTIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES FOR
FYO0 AND FY01. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-172, Bk. 121, p.
172, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT AMENDING AN AGREEMENT TO REPRESENT BETWEEN THE CITY
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OF IOWA CITY AND BELL LAW OFFICE, ET AU Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Kevin Boffeli appeared supporting the Iowa City Public Library.
The Mayor stated no applications had been received for the vacancy on the
PCRB for an unexpired term ending September 1, 2000 and the vacancy would be
re-advertised and the appointment made June 29, 1999.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Bd. of Library Trustees one
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 2003. This appointment will be
made at the June 29 Council meeting.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Bd. of Library
Trustees - two vacancies to fill six-year terms ending July 1, 2005. These
appointments will be made at the June 15 Council meeting.
Council Member O'Donnell stated the SEATS Advisory Committee would be
meeting on May 19 to discuss the "no show policy", and he and Council Member
Norton would be attending; as a matter of safety asked bicyclists at night to wear
white and use lights; and reported that four deer ate Hostas from his yard.
Council Member Champion stated she was getting used to e-mail but asked
individuals sending her e-mails to be patient in responding.
Council Member Kubby announced the Women's Resource and Action Center
will sponsor a social change training program "Building Coalitions" on May 25; said
she had attended a training session on the Library's new computer system and
encouraged citizens to call the library and register for a session; asked staff to
report back on the apparent inconsistencies of school speed zones; and requested
an update on the tennis court lights at City High. (Regarding the tennis court lights
at City High, Council Members expressed their views regarding contacting the
School Board for an update and sharing the costs for light shields.)
Council Member Thornberry stated he received a utility service notice of
account change for one of his rental properties and said he felt the letter was
threatening and harsh; congratulated all graduates on receiving their diplomas;
asked for an update on McLeod Cable franchise, (Asst. City Mgr. Helling replied
than an update would be coming to Council in a few weeks with the response
from McLeod on issues and a recommendation from the Telecommunications
Commission on how to proceed; and added that any change in the original
agreement would have to be approved by Council); reported he had received an
invitation to dine at the Senior Center and questioned the requirement for senior
dining (Norton stated he would follow up on that at an upcoming Senior Center
subcommittee meeting); asked that another letter be sent to the State requesting
the turn lanes on two-way left turn intersections be painted, noting the corner of
Riverside Drive and Hwy. 6; questioned the procedure to report a street light out
(The City Mgr. asked citizens to all the Streets Department with any street light
questions).
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Council Member Vanderhoef requested staff report on the new epoxy paint
being used city street striping, especially over the winter. Staff will report back.
Council Member Norton reported on the opening of the Saddlebrook club
house last Saturday; added that the SEATS Advisory Committee was also working
with staff to get information for Council review of last year's performance
standards; reported that the Senior Center subcommittee (Champion & Norton) had
met the previous week and had a good exchange and will report back; noted the
Deer Management Committee would be meeting on May 26 and his desire the
Committee focus on a plan for next year and not reinvent the wheel; asked when
the Parks & Recreation Commission would be formulating a recommendation for a
skateboard park (City Mgr. to follow-up); requested staff keep the Council and
public informed of the City's Y2K preparations; and asked the status of the
information center on North Dubuque (City Mgr. to follow up).
The Mayor complimented the public and merchants for their patience during
the downtown renovation phrase, noting the tremendous job the contractor was
doing; noted Memorial Day ceremonies planned in the area
The City Mgr. reminded Council and the public of the grand opening of the
ScanIon Gym scheduled for Saturday, May 22 at 3:00 p.m.
The City Arty. replied to a question asked the previous evening concerning a
section of the Willow Creek trail and confusion over the plat. City Atty. Dilkes
stated the easement was granted but there was no requirement to build the trail.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 10:35 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W~Lehman~ ayor
Ma~Nan K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/4/99
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,
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 reasonabiy expected to
increase the price the governmental body
would have to pay for that property, the min-
utes and the tape recording of a session
closed under this paragraph shall be available
for public examination when the transaction
discussed is completed; and to discuss strat-
egy with counsel in matters that are presently
in litigation or where litigation is imminent
where its disclosure would be likely to preju-
dice or disadvantage the position of the gov-
ernmental body in that litigation. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 7:10 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: Kar!, ~
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/4/99
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 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 and seconded 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; 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
Cornre. - March 29, April 19, Bd. of
Library Trustees - April 7.
Telecommunications Comm. - March
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22. PCRB - April 13. Riverfront and
Natural Areas Cornre. - 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.
Setting Public Hearings: RES.
99-132, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
QN 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 QN FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-133,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
AMENDING THE FY99 OPERATING
BUDGET.
Resolutions: RES. 99-134,
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, 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, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF
A WATER MAIN, SANITARY SEWER
AND BLANKET UTILITY EASEMENT
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LOCATED OVER AND ACROSS THE
VACATED PORTION OF SECOND
AVENUE COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 99-137, 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, 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 regarding
Underage Drinking. 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.
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 14th; and
distributed copies of their Annual Report.
Moved and seconded to accept the Annual
Report. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. 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.
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,
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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.
Moved and seconded 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. 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 and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-139, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY
ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 10.3
ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF
SCOTT BOULEVARD AT WASHINGTON
STREET.
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 (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.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance conditionally changing the zoning
designation of approximately 14.83 acres
located east of Scott Boulevard at
Washington Street from Medium Density
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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, be given
first vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
99-3878, AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION
14-4B TO CHANGE BOARD QF
ADJUSTMENT NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AND
TO INCORPORATE BOARD POWERS AND
PROCEDURES INTO CHAPTER 14-6,
"ZONING CHAPTER," BY ADDING A NEW
ARTICLE W, ENTITLED "BOARD QF
ADJUSTMENT POWERS AND
PROCEDURES".
Moved and seconded 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. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from
Atty. Doug Ruppert. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-140, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
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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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-141, AUTHORIZING RELOCATION
ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS DISPLACED
FROM THEIR HOMES OR BUSINESSES AS A
RESULT OF THE IOWA AVENUE MULTI-USE
PARKING FACILITY.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-142, APPRQVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION QF 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.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution authorizing conveyance 2750 Irving
Avenue.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-143, AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYENCE
OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT
2750 IRVING AVENUE TO THE TENANT.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance repealing Section 1-9-2 of the City
Code entitled "Limitation on Campaign
Contributions, ' be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
99-3879, 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 QF THE STATE OF IOWA, CITY
OF IOWA CITY, COUNTY OF JOHNSON,
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
AND OTHER TAXING DISTRICTS, BE PAID
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TO A SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYMENT OF
PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST QN 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.
Moved and seconded to accept the
form on continuing disclosure certificate
pertaining to the $9,200,000 Water Revenue
Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to accept the
form of tax exemption certificate pertaining to
the 99,200,000 Water Revenue Bonds. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-144, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR
THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE
PAYMENT OF 99,200,000 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.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-145, 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
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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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-146, 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 (CITY STEPS).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-147, 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-148, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING 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 INSPECTION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-149, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-150, RESOLUTION RATIFYING
SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION
Moved and seconded to appoint Rick
Spooner, 810 W. Benton, to the Human
Rights Cornre. to fill an unexpired term ending
January 1, 2001; and appoint Toni Cilek,
1510 Bristol Dr., to the P&R Cornre. to fill an
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unexpired term ending January 1, 2003. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
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-year terms
ending July 1, 2005. These appointments will
be made at the June 15 Council meeting.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:00
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/Ma ' . , '
Submitted for publication - 5/12/99
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
MAY 4, 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, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Karr,
Dilkes, Davidson, Fowler. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 99-49, Side 2.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn to executive ses-
sion to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclo-
sure 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 ses-
sion closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the
transaction discussed is completed; and 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 disadvantage the position of the governmental body
in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members pre-
sent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session
6:32 p.m.
Council returned to open session 7:10 p.m.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adjourn the special meeting
7:08 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
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'D~nnell, 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 reg. ular 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 Comm. - 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 Comm. - 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 QF 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 (:]'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 (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). 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
(RSo8), 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), 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 ~vas 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, O'Donnell, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-141, Bk. 121,
p. 141, AUTHORIZING RELOCATION ASSISTANCE TO 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 rnotion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 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, O'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-Ao3715(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 QF PENDING LITIGATION
(~61,OOO to Metro Pavers, Inc. and $21,OOO 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 Comm. 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 O'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.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk