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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 15, 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,
Novick, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present:
Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Dilkes, Logsden, Fowler, O'Brien, Franklin, Grosvenor,
Rockwell, Davidson, Yucuis, Fosse. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 99-66;
99-67; 99-68, Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed Home Ownership Week - June 5-12. Larry Schnittjer
accepted.
The Mayor and Jim Thompson, regional director of the Small Business
Administration presented SBA Welfare to Work Advocate Award to John Else
founder of Institute Social Economic Development (ISED).
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 June 2,
as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Library Bd. of Trustees - April
22, May 11. P&R Comm. - May 12. P&Z Comm. ~ May 20. PCRB - May 25,
June 8.
PCRB requests a 60-day extension of time to August 20, 1999, to file
its Public Report on PCRB #99-02 because (1) the Board is awaiting
additional investigative information from the Police Department, and
(2) to accommodate summer scheduling of Board members.
Public Art Advisory Comm. - April 16, May 6.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Class C Liquor License for Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St. Class C
Liquor License for American Legion Post #17, 3016 Muscatine Ave. Class C
Liquor License for Fraternal Order of Eagles, 225 Hwy 1 W. Class C Liquor
License for Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market St. Class C Liquor License
for Dublin Underground, 5 S. Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for Wig &
Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Hwy 6 W. Outdoor Service Area for Wig & Pen Pizza
Pub. Class C Liquor License for Fitzpatrick's, 521 & 525 S. Gilbert St.
Outdoor Service Area for Fitzpatrick's, 521 & 525 S. Gilbert St. Class B
Wine Permit for Kum & Go #422, 513 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Beer Permit
for Kum & Go #422, 513 S. Riverside Dr. Class B Wine Permit for John's
Grocery, 401 E. Market St. Class C Beer Permit for John's Grocery, 401 E.
Market St. Class B Liquor License for Holiday Inn Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque
St. Outdoor Service Area for Holiday Inn Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.
Refund for an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for Mondo's Sports
Caf~, 212 S. Clinton St. RES. 99-178, Bk. 121, p. 178, ISSUE DANCING
PERMITS. RES. 99-179, Bk. 121, p. 179, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
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Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-180, Bk. 121, p. 180, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for June 29 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA
CITY SENIOR CENTER FIRE SPRINKLER INSTALLATION AND CEILING
REPLACEMENT 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. 99-181, p. 181, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FY98 CELL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
RES. 99-182, p. 182, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE COLLEGE STREET
PEDESTRIAN MALL WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT. RES. 99-183,
p. 183, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND WATER
MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MORMON TREK VILLAGE, PHASES IlIA
AND IIIB. RES. 99-184, p. 184, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A SECURITY INTEREST
AND A NO-INTEREST PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2254 RIVERSIDE DRIVE #25, IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THATCHER MOBILE HOME PARK OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY WHEREBY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY RELEASES
ITS SECURITY INTEREST AND ITS' LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND
THATCHER MOBILE HOME PARK SELLS THE MOBILE HOME TO A LOW-
INCOME HOUSEHOLD. RES. 99-185, p. 185, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR IOWA HOMELESS SHELTER OPERATIONS
PROGRAM FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO SAME. RES. 99-186, p.
186, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN APPLICATION
FOR HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM THROUGH IOWA
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. RES. 99-187, p.
187, FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS AND DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY METHANE
ABATEMENT PROJECT. RES. 99-188, p. 188, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY2000 AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY
HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS.
Correspondence: Jeff Gillitzer regarding traffic calming. Ken Wetzler
(Iowa Association of Building Officials) regarding appreciation [internal staff
correspondence included in Council packet]. Marie Matthes regarding Senior
Center walk. Eleanor Hughes regarding Senior Center walk. Bevelyn Lund
(and 93 additional signatures) regarding Senior Center walk. Brandon Pauley
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regarding water [Mayor response included in packet]. Julie Phye (Stepping Up
Project) regarding bar owners. Jason-Thomas Eppel regarding supply truck
parking on Dubuque/Washington. Downtown Business Owners regarding
accessibility problems (See agenda item #20). Traffic calming
correspondence from: Kathleen Janz; David Rust; Carl & Kate Klaus; Dan
Coleman; Sally Crowe, Penny Bryn Neighborhood Association; Marsha
Karniski; David Purdy; Diana Harris; Bob Elliott.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on proposed route changes for Iowa City Transit.
Parking & Transit Director Fowler outlined the process and summarized the changes
being recommended. The following individuals appeared: Irene E. Murphy, 1205
Laura Drive; Terri Byers, 2509 Nevada; Lori Bears, Bon-Aire; Jamie Jeppson; Joe
Daringer, 2419 Lakeside Manor; Sam Brannian, 1123 Denbigh Drive; Paul Show,
VP AFSCME Local 103, 2806 Eastwood Tr. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to continue the public hearing to June 29. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, to accept correspondence from George Mather.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
The following individuals appeared regarding the Senior Center skywalk: Lee
McGovern, 606 E. Jefferson; Bebe Ballantyne, 230 Elizabeth; and Robert Norris.
Bob Elliott, 1108 Dover, and Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton, appeared regarding the
traffic calming measures implemented on Highland Avenue. Joe Kendall, A& A
Towing and J & J Towing, appeared regarding the rotation of the city towing
contract. Staff will follow-up. Steve Kanner thanked Council for their support of
the Farmers Market, Friday Night Concert Series, and Summer Saturday Specials;
and requested Council support for the New Pioneer Coop.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
Zoning, Article E, Commercial and Business Zones, Section 2, Neighborhood
Commercial Zone, and Article L, Provisional Uses, Special Exceptions, and
Temporary Uses, to allow pharmacies to have a drive-through facility in the
Neighborhood Commercial (CN-1) zone, and to adopt location, design, and size
criteria for drive-through facilities associated with pharmacies and financial
institutions in the CN-1 zone. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held 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) PCD Director Franklin
updated Council on the history of the project. The following individuals appeared:
Developer Gary Watts; Deb Liddell, 4831 Southchase Ct.; Michael Barron, 725
Arlington Drive; Ken Nelson, 42 Kensington Ct.; Steve Vanderah, 815 Coventry
Ct.; Nancy Bonthius, 43 Inverness Place; and John Westefeld, 4831 Southchase
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Ct. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to continue the public hearing to June
29. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence
from: Bill Giltner; Barbara Dietz; Deborah Liddell; Petition from Neighbors of the
Windsor Ridge Area. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
A public hearing was held 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. No one
appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating a 10-foot wide right-of-
way located along the west line of property located at 1033 E. Washington Street
(Waiters). No one appeared.
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: Dennis Spencer, President, Iowa City Home Builders; Larry
Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; Doug Simkin, 3131 N. Dubuque Rd.; Sharon Hunter,
4788 340th St.; Ross Wilburn, 1917 Taylor Dr.; and Dean Hunter, 517 Amhurst.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to continue the public hearing to
June 29. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from: David Forkenbrock; David Riley; Dennis Spencer, Home
Builders Association. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending
City Code Section 14-6, "Zoning Chapter," concerning definitions and parking
requirements for carryout, delivery, and drive-through restaurants, 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 Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt ORD. 99-3883, Bk. 42,
p. 17, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "BUILDING AND
HOUSIN," ARTICLE H, "SITE PLAN REVIEW," AND CHAPTER SIX, "ENTITLED
ZONING," ARTICLE S, ENTITLED "PERFORMANCE STANDARDS," TO INCLUDE
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ILLUMINATION AT THE PROPERTY
BOUNDARY, THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF LIGHT FIXTURES, SHIELD LIGHT
FIXTURES, AND LIGHTING PLANS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to June 29, a resolution
approving a final plat of Country Club Estates First Addition, a 10.4 acre, 20-lot
residential subdivision located at the west terminus of Phoenix Drive. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-189, Bk.
121, p. 189, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ABCO FIRST ADDITION, A
RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 8, W.B. DEVELOPMENT, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 3 OF
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THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 7, W.B. DEVELOPMENT, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT
4 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 3,4,5 AND 6, W.B. DEVELOPMENT, AN A
RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 OF THE RESUBDIISION OF OUTLOT A, W.B.
DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing on a purchase agreement between the City of Iowa City and
Lora Alberhasky for Condominium Unit 1A in the to-be-constructed Iowa Avenue
Multi-Use Parking Facility and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to
attest any document of conveyance required by said agreement. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99ol 90, Bk.
121, p. 190, APPROVING 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
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST ANY
DOCUMENT OF CONVEYANCE REQUIRED BY SAID AGREEMENT. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes; Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman, Norton, Thornberry. Nays;
Kubby
A public hearing on a resolution authorizing conveyance of 2774 Irving
Avenue. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-191, Bk. 121,
p. 191, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE AMILY HOME LOCATED AT
2774 IRVING AVENUE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Willow Creek Trail
Phase II Improvement Project. Fred Dunner, 1338 Burry Drive, appeared. Moved by
Kubby, seconded Thornberry, to continue the public hearing to June 29 to allow
staff time to follow-up on questions raised by Mr. Dunner. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
It was noted that the resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Willow Creek Trail Phase II
Improvement Project would also be deferred.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 14 entitled "Uniform Development Code," Chapter 1 entitled "Streets,
Sidewalks, and Public Right-Of-Way Generally," Article E entitled "Signs in Public
Places," Section 4 entitled "Exceptions" of the City Code to amend signs in public
places, 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 Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
City Code Title 8, Chapter 8, entitled "Police Citizens' Review Board," Section 7,
entitled "Duties of the Board; Complaint Review and General Duties," regarding the
identification of complainant(s) and/or police officer(s) in the board's public report
of a sustained complaint to the City Council, be given first vote for consideration.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, 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, and that ORD. 99-3884, Bk. 42, p. 18,
AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 9, SECTION 3, "ELECTION PRECINCTS" OF THE
CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO AMEND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE
VOTING PRECINCTS IN IOWA CITY, IOWA TO INCLUDE PROPERTIES ANNEXED
AND TO EXCLUDE PROPERTIES SEVERED SINCE 1995. Affirmative roll call
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 Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 99-3885, Bk. 42,
p. 19, 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 (increase 10%). The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted,
6/1, with the following division or roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Kubby, Lehman,
Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry. Nays: Champion. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 99-3886, Bk. 42,
p. 20, 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 (increase 15%). The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted 6/1, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Champion. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 99-3887, Bk. 42,
p. 21, 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.
(decrease from $11.55 to $11.00) Affirmative roll sail vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-192, Bk.
121, p. 192, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CQRALVILLE, THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY PROVIDING
FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE OAKDALE BOULEVARD CORRIDOR. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-193, Bk. 121,
p. 193, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
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WESTMINSTER SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT to Metro Pavers for
$521,344.27. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-194, Bk. 121,
p. 194, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER THIRD FLOOR ADDITION AND FIRST FLOOR RENOVATIONS
PROJECT to Contracting Corp. for ~1,286,800.00. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the
following division or roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry, Champion. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-195, Bk.
1 21, p. 195, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CONCESSION/RESTROOM BUILDINGS AT THE IOWA CITY KICKERS SOCCER
PARK to Moore Construction for ~394,507. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. 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 99-196, Bk. 121,
p. 196, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHN F. AND VIRGINIA LEE STAMLER
FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF MCLEAN
STREET IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Champion, to defer to June 29, a resolution
approving and authorizing execution of an agreement with Michael S., Christine M.,
Monica B., and Marc B. Moen for temporary use of public right-of-way for a portion
of Clinton Street in Iowa City, Iowa. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
(Correspondence related to this matter accepted in Consent Calendar.)
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-198, Bk.
121, p. 198, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE MOEN GROUP FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR
A PORTION OF CLINTON STREET IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-199, Bk.
121, p. 199, TEMPORARILY CLOSING A PORTION OF DUBUQUE STREET RIGHT-
OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. 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 Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-200, Bk. 121,
p. 200, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
A RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT AND PROTECTION FUND GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOUCES IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL STORMWATER AND GREENSPACE PROJECT. City
Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-201, Bk. 121, p.
201, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE
IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION
OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL #183, AFL-CIO, TO
BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1999, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001. 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. 99-202, Bk. 121,
p. 202, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to grant a 60 day extension to
the Police Citizen Review Board for the filing of a report with the City Council on
Complaint#99-02. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to re-appoint K. Jesse
Singerman, 1176 Hotz Ave. and Jim Swaim, 1024 Woodlawn, to the Board of
Library Trustees fill two six-year terms ending July 1, 2005. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Housing and Community
Development Cornre. - three vacancies to fill three-year terms ending September 1,
2002; PCRB - one vacancy to fill a four-year term ending September 1, 2003.
Riverfront and Natural Areas Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
September 1, 2000. These appointments will be made at the July 27 Council
meeting.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: PCRB - unexpired
term ending September 1, 2000. Board of Library Trustees - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term ending July 1, 2003. These appointments will be made at the June
29 Council meeting.
Council Member Thornberry stated his mother was in the hospital and wished
her a speedy recovery. Thornberry noted the chicanes and chokers should be
removed from Highland Avenue. Majority of Council agreed to widen the traffic
lanes and re-assess at that time.
Council Member Vanderhoef invited citizens to attend the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) project recognition on June 17; noted that
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Heritage Trees is looking for volunteers to help them with their tree identification
and survey project; and asked for a staff update on flooding that occurred on Grant
Street roughly one week ago.
Council Member Norton stated the CRANDIC tracks are in need of repair on
South Clinton and South Dubuque Streets; raised concerned regarding the truck
loading/unloading in the downtown area; reported on participation at Coralville's
new Brown Deer golf course; said he would be participating in the City employee
golf outing on June 27; and acknowledged the recent graduates of the Chamber (of
Commerce) Leadership Program.
Council Member O'Donnell congratulated the City High Boys Tennis State
Champions and stated his concerns with the chicanes and chokers on Highland
Avenue.
Council Member Kubby reminded citizens to vote on two constitutional
amendments at the special election on June 29; congratulated the Iowa Arts
Festival on activities planned downtown the previous week-end; reported the City
would be starting a recycling program for mixed paper and magazines in the fall;
and stated her support for the University of Iowa International Writing Program
currently being reevaluated.
Mayor Lehman announced that the issue surrounding the tennis court lighting
at City High had been resolved with the City and School Board sharing the costs;
and encouraged everyone to take advantage of the Parade of Homes.
City Manager Atkins noted the City's Good Neighbor Policy utilized by
developers.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 11:15 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/2/99
Iowa City City Council, special
meeting, 8:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members presiding:
Champion, Kubby, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef. Absent: Norton, Thornberry.
Moved and seconded that the
following items and recommendations on the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Council
Actions for the regular meeting of
May 18, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Housing & Community
Development Comm. - April 15.
Airport Comm. - March 11. Bd. of
Adjustment - May 12. Bd. of Library
Trustees April 22, May 11.
Telecommunications Comm. - April
26. Sr. Center Comm. - April 20,
April 28.
Resolutions: RES. 99-173,
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
809 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 99-174, ADOPTING
IOWA CITY'S FYO0 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 AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 99-
145. RES. 99-175, AUTHORIZING
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THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST PERMANENT AND
TE M PO RARY EASE M E NT
AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE
BAORD OF REGENTS FOR THE
PLACEMENT OF SANITARY SEWER
WITHIN UNIVERSITY PROPERTY
ALONG MELROSE AVENUE TO
FACILITATE AN UPGRADE IN
EXISTING SEWER FACILITIES IN THE
AREA.
Correspondence: Alena Meade
regarding deer. Barb McFarland
regarding transit. David & Nancy
Taylor regarding transit. Eugene
Brugman regarding transit. Diana Fritz
Cares regarding transit. George
Mather regarding transit. Ms. F.X.
Cretzmeyer, Jr. regarding Library.
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding: Installation of Stop Signs
and Court Street Intersections East of
Scott Boulevard; Installation of Stop
Signs at Scott Boulevard Intersections
with Scott Six Industrial Park. Civil
Service Cornre.: submitting certified
lists of applicants for the following
position(s): Emergency
Communications Dispatcher.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for June 15 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article
E, Commercial and Business Zones, Section
2, Neighborhood Commercial Zone, and
Article L, Provisional Uses, Special
Exceptions, and Temporary Uses, to allow
pharmacies to have a drive-through facility in
the Neighborhood Commercial (CN-1) zone,
and to adopt location, design, and size criteria
for drive-through facilities associated with
pharmacies and financial institutions in the
CN-1 zone. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-176, FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS AND DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENTS FOR
BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA AVENUE MULTI-USE PARKING
FACILITY PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to continue to
June 15 a public hearing on a resolution
approving a purchase agreement between the
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City of Iowa City and Lora M. Alberhasky for
Condominioum Unit 1A in the to-be-
constructed Iowa Avenue Multi-Use Parking
Facility and to dispose of Unit 1A in
accordance therewith. Merle Trummel, 2725
Hickory Trial, appeared. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
No action was taken on the resolution
approving 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 1 a in
accordance therewith.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 1, Chapter 9,
Section 3, "Election Precincts" of the City
Code of Iowa City, Iowa, to amend the
boundaries of the voting precincts in Iowa
City, Iowa to include properties annexed and
to exclude properties severed since 1995, be
given first vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-177, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF PROPERTY FOR THE FUTURE
CONSTRUCTION OF A MUNICIPAL PARKING
FACILITY IN THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE.
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
River Dam Renovation. The Mayor declared
the resolution defeated.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 8:20 a.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of
Council Activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Maria_.n K. K. arr, City.~.rk~
Submi~tion - 6/9/99
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 2, 1999
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members presiding: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef. Absent: Norton, Thornberry. Staffmembers present: Arkins, Helling, Dilkes,
Karr, Schmadeke, Davidson, Franklin. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 99-62, Side
1.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations on the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the regular meeting of May 18, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing & Community Development
Comm. - April 15. Airport Comm. - March 11. Bd. of Adjustment - May 12. Bd.
of Library Trustees - April 22, May 11. Telecommunications Comm. - April 26.
Sr. Center Comm. - April 20, April 28.
Resolutions, Bk. 121: RES. 99-173, p. 173, 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 809 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-174, p. 174, ADOPTING
IOWA CITY'S FYO0 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 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 99-145. RES.
99-175, p. 175, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY EASEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE
STATE BAORD OF REGENTS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF SANITARY SEWER
WITHIN UNIVERSITY PROPERTY ALONG MELROSE AVENUE TO FACILITATE AN
UPGRADE IN EXISTING SEWER FACILITIES IN THE AREA.
Correspondence: Alena Meade regarding deer [staff response included in
Council packet]. Barb McFarland regarding transit. David & Nancy Taylor regarding
transit. Eugene Brugman regarding transit. Diana Fritz Cates regarding transit.
George Mather regarding transit, Ms. F.X. Cretzmeyer, Jr, regarding Library.
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding: Installation of Stop Signs and Court
Street Intersections East of Scott Boulevard; Installation of Stop Signs at Scott
Boulevard Intersections with Scott Six Industrial Park. Civil Service Comm.:
submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Emergency
Communications Dispatcher.
PCD Director Franklin present for discussion of the technical amendment to the Annual
Action Plan. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Norton, Thornberry absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for June 15
on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article E, Commercial and
Business Zones, Section 2, Neighborhood Commercial Zone, and Article L, Provisional
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Uses, Special Exceptions, and Temporary Uses, to allow pharmacies to have a drive-
through facility in the Neighborhood Commercial (CN-1) zone, and to adopt location,
design, and size criteria for drive-through facilities associated with pharmacies and
financial institutions in the CN-1 zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 5/0, Norton, Thornberry absent.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-176, Bk. 121,
p. 176, FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS AND DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE IOWA AVENUE MULTI-USE PARKING FACILITY PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Norton, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to continue to June 15 a public
hearing on a resolution approving a purchase agreement between the City of Iowa City
and Lora M. Alberhasky for Condominioum Unit 1A in the to-be-constructed Iowa
Avenue Multi-Use Parking Facility and to dispose of Unit 1A in accordance therewith.
Merle Trummel, 2725 Hickory Trial, appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
5/0, Norton, Thornberry absent.
No action was taken on the resolution approving 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 l a in
accordance therewith.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending Title
1, Chapter 9, Section 3, "Election Precincts" of the City Code of Iowa City, Iowa, to
amend the boundaries of the voting precincts in Iowa City, Iowa to include properties
annexed and to exclude properties severed since 1995, be given first vote for
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Norton, Thornberry absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-177, Bk. 121, p.
177, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR THE FUTURE
CONSTRUCTION OF A MUNICIPAL PARKING FACILITY IN THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Norton, Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt a resolution awarding contract
and authorizing Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest contract for the construction of
the Iowa River Dam Renovation. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated
unanimously, 0/5, Norton and Thornberry absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn the special meeting 8:20
a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Norton, Thornberry
absent.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk