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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 27, 1999
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Pro tem Thornberry presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby,
Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: Lehman, Staffmembers
present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Trueblood, Kopping, Scott. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tapes 99-81, Both sides; 99-82, Side 2.
Mayor Pro tern Thornberry reported that Mayor Lehman was at home
recovering from surgery and should return for the August 23-24 Council meetings.
The Mayor Pro tem recognized the Hydraulics Laboratory as a valued and
historically significant structure, Conhie Mutel accepted; proclaimed Irving B. Weber
Day - August 14, Darold Albright accepted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the following items and
recommendations in the consent calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the regular meeting of July 13,
as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. - June 10. Bd. of
Adjustment - June 9. Bd. of Appeals - June 7. Historic Preservation Cornre.
- July 8. P&Z Comm. - July 1, July 15. Bd. of Library Trustees - July 1.
P&R Comm. - June 9. Public Art Advisory Comm. - June 17.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Class C Liquor License for Martini's, 127 E. College St. Outdoor Service Area
for Martini's, 127 E. College St. Class B Wine Permit for Big KMART #4315,
901 Hollywood Blvd. Class C Beer Permit for Big KMART #4315, 901
Hollywood Blvd. Class C Beer Permit for L&M Mighty Shop, 504 E.
Burlington St. Class B Wine Permit for L&M Mighty Shop, 504 E. Burlington
St. Class C Liquor License for Malone's Irish Pub, 121 Iowa Ave.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a Public Discussion for August 24 on
a resolution approving the winter 1999/2000 Deer Management Plan. RES.
99-248, Bk. 122, p. 248, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED ~700,000 OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE)
AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 99-249,
Bk. 122, p. 249, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF
THE ISSUANCE OF $3,000,000 PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
THEREOF. RES. 99-250, Bk. 122, p. 250, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for
August 24 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY CHAUNCEY
SWAN FOUNTAIN PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TQ
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-251, Bk.
122, p. 251, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for August 24 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE JOHNSON STREET SANITARY SEWER REPAIR
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PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-252, Bk. 122, p. 252, SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING for August 24, 1999 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE SOCCER FIELD SANITARY SEWER 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. 122: RES. 99-253, P. 253 AUTHORIZING A 28E
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND JOHNSON
COUNTY SEATS FOR THE LEASE OF PARATRANSIT VEHICLES TO BE
OPERATED WITHIN IOWA CITY, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 99-
164. RES. 99-254, p. 254, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING TWO
RENTAL REHABILITATION LIENS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 915
SECOND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-255, p. 255, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A WATERMAIN
EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY WITHIN LOUIS CONDOMINIUMS,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-256, p. 256, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A STORMWATER DETENTION
FACILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR LOT 2, B.D.I. SECOND ADDITION,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-257, p. 257, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF
OUTLOT B TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AS PLATTED IN WINDSOR RIDGE
PARTS ONE, TWO, FOUR, FIVE, SEVEN AND EIGHT, IOWA CITY, IOWA
AND DECLARING THE AREA OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE. RES. 99-258, p. 258,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER,
WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR
RIDGE - PART NINE, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 99-259, p. 259, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SCANLON GYMNASIUM IN MERCER PARK.
Correspondence: Carol Spaziani regarding dogs. Tom Wemette
regarding Old Capitol Ramp parking ticket. JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner: Relocation of Handicapped Parking Meters in 300 Block of E Iowa
Avenue. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for
the following position(s): Clerk/Typist - Recreation; Family Self-Sufficiency
Coordinator; Maintenance Worker I - Streets; Maintenance Worker III -
Streets; Sr Account Clerk - Treasury; Treasury Cashier. Carol Horton
regarding Iowa Avenue Parking Facility.
It was noted that there would be public discussion on Deer Management on August
24; Chauncey Swan Fountain Project on August 24; and the soccer field sanitary
sewer project on August 24. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman
absent. The Mayor Pro tern declared the motion carried.
Deborah Schoenfelder, Senior Center Commission, updated Council on
activities at the Center. Jerry Feick, Coralville, requested Council add a separate
agenda item to consider public health issues. Council stated they would be
discussing the request at their next work session. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada
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Ct., appeared regarding public health issues, public rights, the status of the City's
Y2K. Council Member Norton requested that Council time be scheduled for an
update on Y2K issues this fall.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for August
24 on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation from Medium
Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to Planned Development Housing Overlay
(OPDH-8), and approving a preliminary Planned Development Housing Overlay plan
for 24 townhouse-style dwelling units for approximately 7.72 acres located at the
northeast corner of Barrington Road and Huntington Drive (Windsor Ridge Part 13).
The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating an approximate 7,720
square foot unimproved portion of Virginia Drive located between Lots 2 and 14 of
North Hills Subdivision immediately northeast of the intersection of Virginia Drive
and Ridgewood Lane. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, by adding a definition of "adult business" and changing
separation requirements between adult businesses and other uses, be given first
vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent.
The Mayor Pro tern declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
Zoning, to allow off-street parking on a separate lot in a different zone under certain
conditions. No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow off-street parking on a separate lot in a
different zone under certain conditions, be given first vote for consideration.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tern
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance conditionally
changing the zoning designation of approximately .33 of an acre from Medium
Density Single-family (RS-8) to Community Commercial (CC-2) to allow expansion
of Kennedy Plaza for property located on the west side of Gilbert Court north of
Benton Street, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt ORD. 99-3892, Bk.
42, p. 26, AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 14~6, "ZONING CHAPTER,"
CONCERNING FREESTANDING SIGNS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Champion, to adopt ORD. 99-3893, Bk. 42,
p. 27, VACATING A TEN-FOOT WIDE RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ALONG THE
WEST PROPERTY LINE AT 1033 EAST WASHINGTON STREET. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to defer to August 24, a resolution
approving the preliminary plat of Scott Boulevard East, Part 4, a 7.36 acre, 15-lot
residential subdivision located east of Scott Boulevard at Washington Street. The
Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
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Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to defer to August 24, a resolution
approving a final plat of Scott Boulevard East, Part 3, a 9.5 acre, three-lot
residential subdivision located east of Scott Boulevard at Washington Street. The
Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-260, Bk.
122, p. 260, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF ABCO FIRST ADDITION, A
RESUBDIVISON OF LOT 8, W.B. DEVELOPMENT, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 3 OF
THERESUBDIVISION OF LOT 7, W.B. DEVELOPMENT, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT
4 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 3, 4, 5 AND 6, W.B. DEVELOPMENT, AND A
RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT A, W.B.
DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tern declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-261, Bk. 122,
p, 261, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS, PART 6, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-262, Bk.
122, p. 262, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
WESTCOTT HEIGHTS, PART 2, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem 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 Riverside Festival
Stage in City Park. No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-263, Bk. 122,
p. 263, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL
STAGE IN CITY 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. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tern 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 Oakland Cemetery
Phase One Expansion Project. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared. Parks &
Rec. Director Trueblood present for discussion.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-264, Bk.
122, p. 264, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OAKLAND CEMETERY
PHASE ONE EXPANSION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY
TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tern
declared the resolution adopted.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Transit
Facility Methane Abatement Project, Phase I. No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-265, Bk. 122,
p. 265, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT
FACILITY METHANE ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE I, 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 PREQUALIFICATION STATEMENTS AND BIDS. Civil Engr. Scott
present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent.
The Mayor Pro tern declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, estimate of cost for the construction of the 1999 Highway Turn
Lane Improvement Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-266, Bk. 122,
p. 266, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, ESTIMATE
QF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1999 HIGHWAY TURNLANE
IMPROVEMENT 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. Civil Engr. Scott
present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending the
license renewal provisions of the plumbing code and the electrical code to provide a
hardship exception to the renewal deadlines, be given second vote for
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor
Pro tern declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-267, Bk. 122,
p. 267, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 99-57 AND APPROVING A CALL TO
ARTISTS FOR SCULPTURES IN THE DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN MALL. PCD
Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-268, Bk.
122, p. 268, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, AND THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR AID-TO-AGENCY FUNDING BY THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME: BIG BROTHER/BIG SISTER (938,150);
CRISIS CENTER (938,672); DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM
(951,673); EMERGENCY HOUSING PROJECT (99,225); FREE MEDICAL CLINIC
(95,985); HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (97,850); IOWA
CENTER FOR AIDS RESOURCES AND EDUCATION (910,250); MAYOR'S YOUTH
EMPLOYMENT (940,450); NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY
(957,836); RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM (913,500); AMERICAN RED
CROSS ($5,155); AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH (943,577). Affirmative roll
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call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-269, Bk. 122,
p. 269, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
AND THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE SAME: ELDERLY SERVICES (960,255); MID-EASTERN COUNCIL ON
CHEMICAL ABUSE (927,872) AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH (916,873).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-270, Bk.
122, p. 270, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY
SENIOR CENTER SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND CEILING INSTALLATION PROJECT to
McComas-Lacina for 9228,211. Senior Ctr. Coordinator Kopping present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor
Pro tern declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 99-271, Bk. 122, p.
271, AMENDING RESOLUTION 99-216 TO REVERSE A PREVIOUS DECISION BY
COUNCIL AND ADD THE PORTION OF THE WILLOW CREEK TRAIL BETWEEN
BURRY DRIVE AND THE WILLOW CREEK PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE TO THE PHASE 2
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-272, Bk. 122,
p. 272, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW
CREEK TRAIL PHASE II IMPROVEMENT PROJECT to Peterson Contractors for
9324,884.25. Parks & Rec. Director Trueblood present for discussion. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct; Sue
Clark and Fred Dunner, 1338 Burry Drive, appeared. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution
adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence
from: Judy Pfohl; Fred Dunner; James Wagner. The Mayor Pro tem declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Council took a break 8:30 p.m. Reconvened 8:40.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-273, Bk.
122, p. 273, TEMPORARILY CLOSING A PORTION OF MADISON 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, 6/0,
Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tern declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-274, Bk. 122, p.
274, 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 SHIVE-HATTERY & ASSOCIATES, TO PROVIDE
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ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE U.S. HIGHWAY
6 CORRIDOR SIDEWALK / DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 99-275, Bk. 122,
p. 275, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE GOVERNMENT
BUILDINGS DIVISION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BY
INCREASING THE POSITION OF CUSTODIAN FROM 1.75 FTE TO 2 FTE.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the resolution adopted.
Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., thanked Council for their support of the
trail system.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to re-appoint Kathleen Renquist,
1000 Tower Ct., A. Denita Gadson, 2258 Russell Dr., and William Stewart, 3433
S. Jamie Ln. to the Housing & Community Development Cornre. to fill three-year
terms ending September 1, 2002. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to re-appoint John Watson, 403
Elmridge Ave., to the PCRB to fill a four-year term ending September 1, 2003; and
re-advertise the vacancy on the Riverfront & Natural Areas Cornre. for an unexpired
term ending September 1, 2000. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
The Mayor Pro tem noted the previously-announced vacancies: Public Art
Advisory Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term plus a full term ending
January 1, 2003. This appointment will be made at the August 24 Council
meeting.
Council Member O'Donnell noted the discussion and successful compromise
to the Willow Creek Trail width issue, and wished Mayor Lehman a speedy
recovery.
Council Member Vanderhoef thanked Betty Kelly and everyone involved in
the Plum Grove Heritage Garden pastry party held the previous week; and
announced that the Customer Contact Training program for work force session to
determine eligibility guidelines is accepting applications.
Council Member Norton reported on the park tour of July 14 attended by
Lehman, Vanderhoef and himself; and requested an update on the commercial area
north of the Airport. The City Manager stated a memo would be in Friday packet.
Council Member Champion noted the arrival of more limestone for the
downtown streetscape project and her hope for the project to remain on schedule;
and thanked Mayor Pro tem Thornberry for stepping in in the Mayor's absence.
Council Member Kubby acknowledged city employee Steve Roberts who
sustained an injury but returned after medical attention was received to complete a
task; complimented the city handling of the emergency evacuation and press
conference the previous week; and reminded citizens of public input scheduled for
August 24 on microchipping dogs and cats adopted or reclaimed from the Animal
Shelter, clarifying electronic fences does not constitute confinement under the law,
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and allowing animals currently prohibited in Iowa City as pets be allowed to be on
exhibition; and reminded citizens of the Johnson County Fair July 26-29.
Mayor Pro tern Thornberry noted the call for fans due to the intense heat and
noted donations were being accepted at the Red Cross and Elderly Services.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 9:05 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/13/99
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 announced that no plans
and specifications had been filed for agenda
items 6 (Riverside Stage in City Park) and 7
(Oakland Cemetery) and the public hearings
scheduled for this evening would be re-set for
July 27.
The Mayor proclaimed City-Wide Food
Drive Week - July 19-25, Ron Hall accepted;
Plum Grove Day - July 21, Betty Kelly
accepted; Persons with Disabilities Day - July
24, Bob Simpson accepted; Steve Atkins Day
- 7/12, Steve Atkins accepted.
Moved and seconded that the
following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council
Actions for the special meetings of
June 28 and July 6, and the regular
meeting of June 29, as published,
subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Historic Preservation
Comm. - June 10; Human Rights
Comm. - May 24, June 21.
Refer revised by-laws to the
Rules Committee.
Permit Motions and
Resolutions as Recommended by the
City Clerk: Class C Liquor License for
Vito's, 118 E. College St. Class C
Beer Permit for Drugtown, 310 N.
First Ave. Class B Wine Permit for
Drugtown, 310 N. First Ave. Class E
Liquor License for Drugtown, 310 N.
First Ave. Class C Liquor License for
Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn St. Class C
Liquor License for Greenroom, 509 S.
Gilbert St. RES. 99-228, ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT.
Motions: approve
disbursements in the amount of
$12,373,266.30 for the period of
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May 1 through May 31, 1999, as
recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: RES.
99-229, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY
METHANE ABATEMENT PROJECT,
PHASE I, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-230,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
1999 HIGHWAY TURNLANE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 99-231,
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
215 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 99-232, 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 1900-1902
MUSCATINE AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 99-233, 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 711 EAST
BLOOMINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 99-234, ESTABLISHING
MAXIMUM RENTS FOR PUBLIC
HOUSING UNITS OPERATED BY THE
IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY,
PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM.
Correspondence: Gary Werle
(Home Builders) regarding
appreciation. Susan Pahl regarding
domestic partner benefits. Judy Pfohl
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regarding Willow Creek Trail. Julie
Miller Kearney regarding Willow Creek
o Kiwanis Park Pathways and Access.
John and Gretel Beck regarding
Walden Woods, Part 6. Steve Bullard
regarding sewer back-up and
proposed footpath. Ruth Baker
regarding transit. Harold Stager
(Heritage Area Agency on Aging)
regarding skywalk. Luella Funnell
(Iowa DOT) regarding proposed
improvement of Iowa Hwy 1 meeting.
Jim Lenz regarding traffic calming.
Civil Service Comm. submitting
certified lists of applicants for the
following position(s): Construction
Inspector I; Housing Inspector -
Public Housing; Special Projects
Inspector; Special Projects Inspector
II. Walter Sparks regarding Willow
Creek Trail.
The Mayor declared the motion carried and
repeated the public hearings as set.
Judy Pfohl, 2229 Abbey Lane,
presented a petition signed by 31 residents
and Rex Pruess, 1013 Pheasant Valley,
appeared requesting Council reconsideration
of a resolution removing the Burry portion of
the Willow Creek Trail widening project.
Moved and seconded to reconsider the
resolution removing the Burry portion from
the project. The Mayor declared the motion to
reconsider carried. The Mayor stated the
resolution would be on the July 27 Council
agenda. Moved and seconded to accept the
petition from Ms. Pfohl. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for July 27 on an ordinance vacating
an approximately 7, 720 square foot
unimproved portion of Virginia Drive located
between Lots 2 and 14 of North Hills
Subdivision immediately northeast of the
intersection of Virginia Drive and Ridgewood
Lane. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
Zoning, by adding a definition of "adult
business" and changing separation
requirements between adult businesses and
other uses.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
Zoning, to allow off-street parking on a
separate lot in a different zone under certain
conditions. The following individuals
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appeared: Ann Romanowski, 1517 Mall Drive,
William Knabe, Weeber-Harlocke
Neighborhood. Moved end seconded to
continue the public hearing to July 27. The
Mayor Pro tern declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance conditionally changing the zoning
designation of approximately .33 of an acre
from Medium Density Single-family (RS-8) to"
Community Commercial (CC-2) to allow
expansion of Kennedy Plaza for property
located on the west side of Gilbert Court
north of Benton Street.
Moved and seconded that the
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, be given second
vote for consideration. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance vacating a 10-foot wide right-of-
way located along the west line of property
located at 1033 E. Washington Street, be
given second vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
99-3890, 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 ZONE, AND TO ADOPT
LOCATION, DESIGN, AND SIZE CRITERIA
FOR DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES
ASSOCIATED WITH PHARMACIES AND
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-235, APPROVING THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
MILDER MEADOWS, A RESUBDIVISION OF
LOT 1 OF MILDER'S SUBDIVISION AND
AUDITOR'S PARCEL B IN THE WEST 1/2 OF
SECTION 17~T79N-R5W OF THE 5TH P.M.,
JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, A 47.69 ACRE,
THREE-LOT RESDIENTIAL SUBDIVISION
WITH ONE AGRICULTURAL OUTLOT
LOCATED 0 THE NORTH SIDE OF
AMERICAN LEGION ROAD ONE-HALF MILE
EAST OF TAFT AVENUE.
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A public hearing was held on plans,
specifications, form of contract for the
Riverside Festival Stage in City Park. The
Mayor noted plans and specs were not
available for public review; therefore, the
public hearing must be opened, closed, and
reset.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-236, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE
FESTIVAL STAGE IN CITY PARK PROJECT,
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.
A public hearing was held on plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimate
of cost for construction of the Oakland
Cemetery Phase One Expansion. The Mayor
noted plans and specs were not available for
public review; therefore, the public hearing
must be opened, closed, and reset.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-237, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE OAKLAND
CEMETERY PHASE ONE EXPANSION.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for
construction of the 1999 Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-238, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1999 SANITARY
SEWER REHABILITATION 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.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending the license renewal
provisions of the plumbing code and the
electrical code to provide a hardship
exception to the renewal deadlines, be given
first vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
99-3891, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 8,
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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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-239, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXCUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND BRIAN CLARK AND
ASSOCIATES OF DES MOINES, TO PROVIDE
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN
OF THE IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-240, 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 TERRACON OF CEDAR
RAPIDS, IOWA TO PROVIDE TESTING
SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA AVENUE MULTI-USE PARKING
FACILITY PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-241, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF PROPERTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE WILLOW CREEK TRAIL, MORMON TREK
BOULEVARD TO WILLOW CREEK DRIVE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-242, DETERMINING NECESSITY AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST
24 ON A PROPOSED CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN
FOR A PROPOSED URBAN REVITALIZATION
AREA IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-243, APPROVING A NEW JOB AND
INCOME PROGRAM (NJIP) AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, AND NATIONAL COMPUTER
SYSTEMS TO ASSSIST WITH A FACILITY
EXPANSION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-244, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JAMES W.
AND ANNA M. BARKER FOR TEMPORARY
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A
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PORTION OF PARK ROAD IN IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-245, DECLARING AN OFFICIAL INTENT
UNDER TREASURY REGULATION 1.150-2 TO
ISSUE DEBT TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR
CERTAIN ORIGINAL EXPENDITURES PAID IN
CONNECTION WITH SPECIFIED PROJECTS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-246, AWARDING THE VEHICLE TOWING
AND STORAGE SERVICES CONTRACT TO
HOLIDAY WRECKER SERVICE, INC. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from
Matt & Kris Leonard. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-247, ON UNCLASSIFIES SALARIES AND
COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999
FOR THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY,
AND CITY CLERK.
The Mayor noted the previously-
announced vacancies: Housing & Community
Development Comm. - 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 &
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. Public Art Advisory
Cornre. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired
term plus a full term ending January 1, 2003.
This appointment will be made at the August
24 Council meeting.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
meeting 8:32 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A more complete description of
Council activities and disbursements is on file
in the office of the City Clerk and Finance
Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City ~.
Submitted for publication - 7/20/99
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
JULY 13, 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, Fosse, Trueblood, Franklin, Schoon, Yucuis. Council minutes
tape recorded on Tapes 99-77, Both Sides.
The Mayor announced that no plans and specifications had been filed for
agenda items 6 (Riverside Stage in City Park) and 7 (Oakland Cemetery) and the
public hearings scheduled for this evening would be re-set for July 27.
The Mayor proclaimed City-Wide Food Drive Week - July 19-25, Ron Hall
accepted; Plum Grove Day - July 21, Betty Kelly accepted; Persons with
Disabilities Day - July 24, Bob Simpson accepted; Steve Arkins Day - 7/12, Steve
Arkins accepted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meetings of June
28 and July 6, and the regular meeting of June 29, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. -
June 1 O; Human Rights Comm. - May 24, June 21.
Refer revised by-laws to the Rules Committee.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Class C Liquor License for Vito's, 118 E. College St. Class C Beer Permit for
Drugtown, 310 N. First Ave. Class B Wine Permit for Drugtown, 310 N. First
Ave. Class E Liquor License for Drugtown, 310 N. First Ave. Class C Liquor
License for Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn St. Class C Liquor License for
Greenroom, 509 S. Gilbert St. RES. 99-228, Bk. 122, p. 228, ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT.
Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $12,373,266.30 for
the period of May 1 through May 31, 1999, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-229, Bk. 122, p. 229, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for July 27 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA
CITY TRANSIT FACILITY METHANE ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE I,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-230, Bk. 122, p. 230, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for July 27 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1999 HIGHWAY
TURNLANE 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.
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Resolutions, Bk. 122: RES. 99-231, p. 231, 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 215 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-232, p.
232, 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 1900-1902 MUSCATINE AVENUE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-233, p. 233, 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 711 EAST BLOOMINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
99-234, p. 234, ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM RENTS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING
UNITS OPERATED BY THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY, PUBLIC
HOUSING PROGRAM.
Correspondence: Gary Werle (Home Builders) regarding appreciation.
Susan Pahl regarding domestic partner benefits. Judy Pfohl regarding Willow
Creek Trail. Julie Miller Kearney regarding Willow Creek Kiwanis Park
Pathways and Access. John and Gretel Beck regarding Walden Woods, Part
6. Steve Bullard regarding sewer back-up and proposed footpath. Ruth Baker
regarding transit. Harold Stager (Heritage Area Agency on Aging) regarding
skywalk. Luella Funnell (Iowa DOT) regarding proposed improvement of Iowa
Hwy 1 meeting. Jim Lenz regarding traffic calming. Civil Service Comm.
submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position (s):
Construction Inspector I; Housing Inspector - Public Housing; Special
Projects Inspector; Special Projects Inspector II. Walter Sparks regarding
Willow Creek Trail.
The Mayor noted the resolution establishing flat rents based on rental value and
stated the resolution was required by HUD and something the City must do to
maintain the housing program. Norton remarked the construction of the turning
lanes have been long awaited. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and repeated the public
hearings as set.
Judy Pfohl, 2229 Abbey Lane, presented a petition signed by 31 residents
and Rex Pruess, 1013 Pheasant Valley, appeared requesting Council
reconsideration of a resolution removing the Burry portion of the Willow Creek Trail
widening project. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by
Champion, seconded by Kubby, to reconsider the resolution removing the Burry
portion from the project. P&R Director Trueblood present for discussion. The Mayor
declared the motion to reconsider carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor stated the resolution would be on the July 27 Council agenda.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to accept the petition from Ms. Pfohl.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/, all Counsil Members
present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
July 27 on an ordinance vacating an approximately 7, 720 square foot unimproved
portion of Virginia Drive located between Lots 2 and 14 of North Hills Subdivision
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immediately northeast of the intersection of Virginia Drive and Ridgewood Lane.
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, by adding a definition of "adult business" and changing separation
requirements between adult businesses and other uses. PCD Director Franklin
outlined the proposed changes.
(Lehman left room for the next item as he serves on the Oaknoll Board of
Directors. Mayor Pro tem Thornberry now presiding.)
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
Zoning, to allow off-street parking on a separate lot in a different zone under certain
conditions. The following individuals appeared: Ann Romanowski, 1517 Mall Drive,
William Knabe, Weeber-Harlocke Neighborhood. PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to continue the public hearing to
July 27. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
(Lehman returned to the meeting.)
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning
designation of approximately .33 of an acre from Medium Density Single-family
(RS-8) to Community Commercial (CCo2) to allow expansion of Kennedy Plaza for
property located on the west side of Gilbert Court north of Benton Street. Jim
Kenyon, Project Manager, appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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, 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 ordinance vacating
a 10-foot wide right-of-way located along the west line of property located at 1033
E. Washington Street, 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 Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 99-3890, Bk. 42,
p. 24, 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 ZONE, AND TO ADOPT LOCATION, DESIGN,
AND SIZE CRITERIA FOR DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH
PHARMACIES AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL ZONE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-235, Bk.
122, p. 235, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
MILDER MEADOWS, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 OF MILDER'S SUBDIVISION
AND AUDITOR'S PARCEL B IN THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 17-T79N-R5W OF
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THE 5TH P.M., JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, A 47.69 ACRE, THREE-LOT
RESDIENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH ONE AGRICULTURAL OUTLOT LOCATED O
THE NORTH SIDE OF AMERICAN LEGION ROAD ONE-HALF MILE EAST OF TAFT
AVENUE, 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 for the
Riverside Festival Stage in City Park. The Mayor noted plans and specs were not
available for public review; therefore, the public hearing must be opened, closed,
and reset.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-236, Bk.
122, p. 236, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for July 27 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE IN CITY PARK PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FORPUBLIC INSPECTION. 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 construction of the Oakland Cemetery Phase One Expansion.
The Mayor noted plans and specs were not available for public review; therefore,
the public hearing must be opened, closed, and reset.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-237, Bk. 122,
p. 237, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING for July 27 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
OAKLAND CEMETERY PHASE ONE EXPANSION. 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 1999 Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-238, Bk. 122,
p. 238, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1999 SANITARY SEWER
REHABILITATION 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. 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 Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
the license renewal provisions of the plumbing code and the electrical code to
provide a hardship exception to the renewal deadlines, 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, to adopt ORD. 99-3891, Bk.
42, p. 25, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 8, CHAPTER 8, ENTITLED "POLICE
CITIZENS' REVIEW BOARD," SECTION 7, ENTITLED "DUTIES OF THE BOARD;
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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. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Norton, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Kubby, Lehman. Nays:
O'Donnell. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-239, Bk.
122, p. 239, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
EXCUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND BRIAN CLARK AND ASSOCIATES OF DES
MOINES, TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE IOWA
AVENUE STREETSCAPE 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 Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-240, Bk.
122, p. 240, 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 TERRACON OF CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA TO
PROVIDE TESTING SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA AVENUE
MULTI-USE PARKING FACILITY PROJECT. 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 Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-241, Bk. 122, p.
241, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE WILLOW CREEK TRAIL, MORMON TREK BOULEVARD TO WILLOW CREEK
DRIVE. Individual Council Members expressed their views. 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. 99-242, Bk.
122, p. 242, DETERMINING NECESSITY AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
AUGUST 24 ON A PROPOSED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT URBAN
REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR A PROPOSED URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA IN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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 RES. 99-243, Bk.
122, p. 243, APPROVING A NEW JOB AND INCOME PROGRAM (NJIP)
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND NATIONAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS TO ASSSIST
WITH A FACILITY EXPANSION. 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. 99-244, Bk.
122, p. 244, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JAMES W. AND ANNA M. BARKER FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF PARK ROAD IN
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IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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. 99-245; Bk. 122,
p. 245, DECLARING AN OFFICIAL INTENT UNDER TREASURY REGULATION
1.150~2 TO ISSUE DEBT TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR CERTAIN ORIGINAL
EXPENDITURES PAID IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIFIED PROJECTS. 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. 99-246, Bk.
122, p. 246, AWARDING THE VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES
CONTRACT TO HOLIDAY WRECKER SERVICE, INC. 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
Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to accept correspondence from Matt & Kris
Leonard. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-247, Bk.
122, p. 247, ON UNCLASSIFIES SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1999 FOR THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, AND CITY CLERK, (City
Manager - $8015.20 pension plan payment and $117.000 salary, City Attorney -
$78,811.20, and City Clerk-S59,009.60). Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Housing &
Community Development Comm. - 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 & Natural Areas Cornre. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term
ending September 1, 2000. These appointments will be made at the July 27
Council meeting. Public Art Advisory Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired
term plus a full term ending January 1, 2003. This appointment will be made at the
August 24 Council meeting.
Council Member O'Donnell acknowledged the 4th Of July festivities of Iowa
City and Coralville and encouraged both cities to work together in scheduling of
events so all citizens can enjoy both city's entertainment. O'Donnell noted the
participation of Iowa City athletes in the Special Olympics and medal winners as
follows: Softball - Jeff Farless, Chuck Nylin, and Chris Subbert; Aquatics - Tanna
Rowe; Power lifting - Aaron Gillespie; Bowling - Rachael Villhauer; and thank you
for efforts made by John Meskimen, Rob Wagner, Tom Dickerson.
Council Member Kubby asked staff to follow-up on a temporary asphalt
repair needing attention on Muscatine near Dearborn; outlined activities planned on
July 24 for the ADA celebration; reminded citizens of the Johnson County Fair July
26-29; and stated she would not be available during office hours the week of July
15.
Council Member Thornberry pointed out the new City Deer Line (356-5015)
to receive comments, compliments, or concerns regarding deer. The Mayor noted
that Mayor Pro tern Thornberry would be representing the City at the ADA
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celebration on the 24'h. Norton stated a number of Council Members would be in
the parade.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted the hiring of a construction inspector and
special projects inspector in the City Public Works/Engineering department and
questioned qualifications for the positions. City Engr. Fosse outlined backgrounds of
the individuals hired for the positions.
Council Member Thornberry questioned the status of signals at the ACT
intersection on North Dodge .and when the pavement would be complete. City Engr.
Fosse stated the remaining paving would be complete in a month and a half.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted nominations were being received for the
Human Rights Award to be presented at the Human Rights Commission breakfast in
October; reported on discussion with the Legislative Committee of the League
exploring other options for publishing minutes and official notices in newspapers;
stated she would be sending an article in next Friday's council packet regarding
electric deregulation.
Council Member Norton reported on his attendance at a County trails
meeting the previous week and the excitement surrounding a regional trials; noted
an emergency drill coming out on July 22 and encouraged Council to attend; and
expressed his desire to have the City park rides maintained at City Park.
Council Member O'Donnell stated the chicanes have been removed from
Highland Avenue and stated his commitment to the neighborhood to try and slow
traffic down..Norton reported that he had received similar comments regarding
traffic on Court Street. Vanderhoef added Burns Street as a concern also. Kubby
suggested utilization of the digital speed screen in neighborhoods.
Mayor Lehman stated work had began on Benton Street and reported that
the a manual control had been installed on the tennis court lights at City High
allowing the light to be turned off before 10:00, noting the lights will automatically
go off at 10:00.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn the meeting 8:32 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk