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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 24, 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, Logsden, Franklin, Schoon, Grosvenor, Yucuis, Scott,
Trueblood, Schoenfelder, Morris, Mollenhauer, Goodman-Herbst, Mitchell, Craig,
Green. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 99-86, 99-87, 99-88, both sides.
The Mayor proclaimed: Richard W. (Dick) Lee Day August 24, Retired
Police Capt. Dick Lee accepting. Atty. William Sueppel and William Gillis appeared.;
Try Transit Week ~ September 12-18, Transit Manager Logsden accepted.
The Mayor received a special presentation from Henry Herwig, Iowa
Firefighters Memorial Board, acknowledging Iowa City's support of the project. IC
Fire Chief Rocca and members of the Memorial Board also present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, 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 27, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Bd.
June 24. Bd. of Adjustment - July 14. Bd. of Appeals - July 12. Human
Rights Comm. - June 21.
Approve amendments to by-laws.
Human Rights Comm. July 26. Bd. of Library Trustees - July 1.
Telecommunications Comm. - June 28, July 26. P&R Comm. - July 14. P&Z
Comm. - July 15. PCRB - July 13, July 27.
Receive PCRB Annual Report.
PCRB - August 10.
Receive PCRB Public Report #99-02.
Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - June 16, July 21. Rules Comm. - July
15. Sr. Center Comm. - June 22.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Class C Liquor License for Plamor Lanes, 1555 S. Class C Liquor License for
Joe's Place, 113 Iowa Ave. Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, 312
E. Market St. Class C Liquor License for Radisson Hotel-Iowa City, 2525 N.
Dodge St. Class C Beer Permit for Russ' Amoco Service, 305 N. Gilbert St.
Class C Beer Permit for Doc's Standard, 801 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Beer
Permit for Osco Drug Store #2393, 2425 Muscatine Ave. Class B Wine
Permit for Osco Drug Store #2393, 2425 Muscatine Ave. Class E Liquor
License for Osco Drug Store #2393, 2425 Muscatine Ave. Class C Beer
Permit for A&J Mini Mart, 2153 ACT Circle. Class B Beer Permit for Han's
Caf~, 340 E. Burlington St. Special Class C Liquor License for Motley Cow
Cafe, 327 E. Market St. Five Day Class B Beer Permit (9/10/99 o 9/14/99)
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for Iowa City Fall Fun Festival, 2140 Rochester Ave. RES. 99-276, ISSUE
DANCING PERMITS. RES. 99-277, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 99-
278, REFUND CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 99-279, REFUND CIGARETTE
PERMIT. Class C Beer Permit for Gasby's, 1310 S. Gilbert St.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of ~27,092,303.86
for the period of June 1 through June 30, 1999, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-280, Bk. 122, p. 280, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for September 14, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING 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. 99-281, Bk. 122, p. 281, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for September
14, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WETHERBY PARK
REDEVELOPMENT 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. RES.
99-282, Bk. 122, p. 282, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for September 14,
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK TENNIS
COURTS, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-283, Bk. 122, p. 283, SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING for September 14, ON INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH A
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS
FOR THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL STORMWATER AND
GREENSPACE PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE
DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-284, Bk.
122, p. 284, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for September 28, ON INTENT
TO PROCEED WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE
PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD
IMPROVEMENTS, HIGHWAY I TO ABBEY LANE PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TQ PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
RES. 99-285, Bk. 122, p. 285, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for September
28, ON INTENT TO PROCEED WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE LONGFELLOW- TWAIN
PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-286,
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Bk. 122, p. 286, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for September 14, ON
AMENDING THE FY2000 OPERATING BUDGET.
Resolutions, Bk. 122: RES. 99-287, p. 287, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY FOR THE DELIVERY OF PLANNING SERVICES BY THE JOHNSON
COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS. RES. 99-288, p. 288, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
PELSANG PLACE. RES. 99-289, p. 289, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 153 SOUTH SCOTT BOULEVARD, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 99-290, p. 290, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A
SECOND MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2016 WESTERN ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-291, p.
291, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 603 SOUTH DODGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 99-292, p. 292, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A
REHABILITATION AGREEMENT AND A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 619 NORTH JOHNSON STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 99-293, p. 293, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR
ALTERNATIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND TO RELEASE THE
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT EASEMENT ON LOTS I AND 2, SCOTT'S
FOURTH ADDITION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. RES. 99-294, p. 294,
APPROVING IMPROVEMENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CLAP)
DESIGNATION OF MAGGIE GROSVENOR AS THE COMPREHENSIVE
ALLOCATION AND PROJECT OFFICER.
Correspondence: Residents of Dunlap Court and Third Avenue
regarding City High Tennis Lights. Jill Harmande regarding rental properties.
Harold Eugene Manley, Sr. regarding Senior Center Skywalk. Terri Miller
Chait (Senior Center Comm.) regarding space in the Senior Center. Nancy
Adams-Cogan regarding safe transit from ramp to Senior Center. William
Shaw (Earl May Seed and Nursery) regarding garden centers (Mayor
response included). Brian Loring (Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County)
regarding park rides. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Parking Prohibition
on the North Side of Olympic Court; Parking Prohibition on S Madison Street
South of Prentiss Street; Temporarily Designate the Alley Behind the Senior
Center as One-Way; Prohibit Parking from 2:00 - 6:00 a.m., Tow-Away
zone on Dubuque Street and Clinton Street; Temporary designation of
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handicapped parking space on 300 block of Iowa Avenue. Civil Service
Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the following
position(s): Maintenance Worker II - Parks; Maintenance Worker II - Streets;
Maintenance Worker II - Water Service; Sr Maintenance Worker -
Wastewater Plant; Mass Transit Operator; Utilities Technician.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Senior Center Commissioner Jay Honohan reported on activities.
A public hearing was held 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). Mike Barron, 725 Arlington Dr.,
appeared. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from Neighbors of the Windsor Ridge Area. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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 within
the Windsor Ridge subdivision located at the east terminus of Court Street
(Windsor Ridge Part 12), 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, that the 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, 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, 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 second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
(Lehman left room for the next item as he serves on the Oaknoll Board of
Directors. Mayor Pro tem Thornberry now presiding.)
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 second vote for consideration.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tern
declared the motion carried.
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(Lehman returned to the meeting.)
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 at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the
second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 99-3894, Bk. 42, p. 28,
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 voted on for final passage at this time. Project Manager Jim
Kenyon present for discussion. 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 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 Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-295, Bk. 122,
p. 295, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SCOTT BOULEVARD EAST,
PART 4, IOWA CITY, IOWA. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-296, Bk. 122,
p. 296, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SCOTT BOULEVARD EAST, PART 3, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present, The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-297, Bk.
122, p. 297, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL 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 RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISIOM WITH ONE AGRICULTURAL OUTLOIT LOCATED ON 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.
The Mayor noted that the public hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Johnson Street Sanitary
Sewer project would be reset at a later time.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take
additional action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed ~700,000
General Obligation Bonds.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-298, Bk. 122,
p. 298, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED 9700,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted with the
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following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take
additional action for the issuance of not to exceed ~3,000,000 Parking System
Revenue Bonds. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-299, Bk. 122,
p. 299, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED ~3,000,000 PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE
BONDS. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa City Chauncey
Swan Fountain Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-300, Bk. 122,
p. 300, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY CHAUNCEY
SWAN FOUNTAIN 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. PCD Director
Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Soccer Field Sanitary
Sewer Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-301, Bk.
122, p. 301, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOCCER FIELD
SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a proposed Central Business District Urban
Revitalization Plan for a proposed Urban Revitalization Area in the City of Iowa
City, Iowa. The following individuals appeared: Jeff Cox, 112 S. Dodge; Lars
Anderson, Historic Preservation Commission; Mark Moen, property owner; Monica
Moen, property owner; and Douglas Jones, 816 Park Rd. Moved by Thornberry,
seconded by Champion, to amend the Urban Revitalization Plan to incorporate the
language suggested by the Historic Preservation Commission which broadens the
applicability of tax abatement opportunities to properties eligible for historic
designation as well as to properties designated as historic. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance
designating an area of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, as an Urban Revitalization Area
which shall be known a the Central Business District Urban Revitalization Area, be
given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
A public discussion was held on the Winter1999/2000 Deer Management
Plan. Administrative Assistant Mollenhauer present for discussion. The following
individuals appeared: Douglas Jones, 816 Park Road, Deer Committee Member;
Anthony (Tony) DeNicola, White Buffalo, Inc.; Ray Hanson, 330 Regency; Tim
Thompson, DNR; Jennifer Thomae, 144 West Side Dr.; Kenneth Wessels, 724 N.
Dodge St.; Jim Ponto, 618 Brown St.; Emma Mills, 1121 Fourth Ave.; Carol
Seydel, 125 Taft Speedway and 445 Garden St.; Marty Eicher, 1609 Ridge Road;
Jay Honohan, 2503 Friendship; Keith Stepanek; Lyle Seydel, 445 Garden St.;
Charles Ruppert, N. Dubuque Road; Erin Silander, Grant St.; Margaret MacDonald;
Dr. Charles Thayer, 7 Montrose Ave.; Deb Green, 312 Kimball Road; Roshelle
Hansen; and Justine Retz, 837 Walnut St. Moved by Kubby, seconded by
Champion, to accept correspondence from: David Purdy; Evelyn Kral; Laurie
Crawford Stone; Jackie Baumhauer; Debra Steinberg; D.J. Schubert. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-302, Bk.
122, p. 302, APPROVING THE WINTER 1999/2000 DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN
FOR IOWA CITY. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote;
Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Norton, (]'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays:
Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending
Section 6-4-5, City Code, to allow the emission of sound associated with a City-
approved Deer Management Plan, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public discussion was held on an ordinance amending Title 8, entitled
"Police Regulations," Chapter 4, entitled "Animal Control." No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending Title
8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 4, entitled "Animal Control," be given first
vote for consideration. Animal Shelter Supervisor Goodman-Herbst present for
discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Thornberry.
Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 99-3895, Bk. 42,
p. 29, AMENDING THE LICENSE RENEWAL PROVISIONS OF THE PLUMBING
CODE AND THE ELECTRICAL CODE TO PROVIDE A HARDSHIP EXCEPTION TO
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THE RENEWAL DEADLINES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-303, Bk.
122, p. 303, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
1999 HIGHWAY TURN LANE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT to All American Concrete
for 955,626.00. 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. 99-304, Bk.
122, p. 304, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA CITY TRANSIT FACILITY METHANE ABATEMENT PROJECT to A&L
Underground for 9148,952.03. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-305, Bk. 122,
p. 305, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
1999 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT to Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal
for 9102,332.50. Affirmative roll call vote unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-306, Bk.
122, p. 306, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
OAKLAND CEMETERY PHASE ONE EXPANSION PROJECT to Peterson Contractors
for 9374,659.20. 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. 99-307, Bk. 122,
p. 122, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE
FESTIVAL STAGE PROJECT IN CITY PARK to Moore Construction for 9353,950 +
919,000. Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood present for discussion. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-308, Bk.
122, p. 308, SUPPORTING THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED
TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-309, Bk. 122,
p. 309, SUPPORTING THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED
TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. Affirmative roll call vote
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unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-310, Bk. 122,
p. 310, APPROVING THE BY-LAWS OF THE IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-311, Bk. 122,
p. 311, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND
ENDBERG ANDERSON DESIGN PARTNERSHIP, INC. OF MILWAUKEE TO PROVIDE
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
PROJECT. Library Director Craig present for discussion. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton. Nays: O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-312, Bk.
122, p. 312, APPRQVING TCI CABLEVISION'S RATE FOR BASIC CABLE SERVICE
AND OPERATOR SELECTED CHARGES FOR EQUIPMENT INSTALLATIONS,
RENTAL AND MAINTENANCE; APPROVING A "MAXIMUM PERMITTED RATE"
FOR BASIC CABLE SERVICE; APPROVING NETWORK UPGRADE ADD-ON
CHARGE, AND DIRECTING TCI CABLEVISION TO REFILE FCC FORM 1235.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to appoint Emily Vermillion,
2325 E. Washington St., to the Public Art Advisory Comm. to fill one vacancy to
fill an unexpired term plus a full term ending January 1, 2003; re-advertise the
vacancy on the Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending
September 1, 2000; approve a recommendation from the Johnson County Board of
Supervisors to appoint Kevin Kacena to the Riverfront & Natural Areas Cornre. to
fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 1999. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Council Member Champion requested information on the Library levy and its
uses. Library Director Craig explained the 27 cent per thousand dollars of assessed
valuation was passed with the commitment to at least half to be spent on new
staff to enable the library to reopen some hours due to increased use. In response
to Champion the City Manager stated the current re-evaluation of commercial and
residential properties would result in updating property valuation but does not
guarantee an increase in the tax money sector.
Council Member Kubby noted the 5th anniversary of the Iowa Women's
Foundation and Business PM planned August 26 at Studiolo; Planned Parenthood
reception at their new location at 850 Orchard on September 1; Organized Labor
picnic at City Park on September 1; EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
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information meeting on the contamination issue at the former gas plant site (Iowa-
Illinois Manor Apartments, 505 Burlington Street); Critical Mass non-car
transportation rally on August 27.
Council Member O'Donnell reported on meeting new Iowa City School Supt.
Lane Plugge; and encouraged the School Board and residents to remember the
safety of young students when considering lighting in school lots·
Council Member Vanderhoef questioned when meetings were set for further
discussions on the 28E agreement at the Senior Center, Council Member Norton
reported that a meeting would occurred sometime in September; welcomed back
students; and complimented the Stepping Up Project for their week long activities.
Mayor Lehman noted the downtown street festival planned for the upcoming
week-end; and reminded citizens of the September 10 deadline for nominations for
the Human Rights awards.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn the regular meeting
11:30 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carrie (, n,~a~Yo
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 7/27/99
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.
The Mayor Pro tem recognized the
Hydraulics Laboratory as a valued and
historically significant structure, Connie Mutel
accepted; proclaimed Irving B. Weber Day -
August 14, Darold Albright 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 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 Comm. - 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 BIrd.
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, FIXING DATE FOR
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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,
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, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING 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 TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-251,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
JOHNSON STREET SANITARY
SEWER REPAIR 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, SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING 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: RES. 99-253,
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, AUTHORIZING
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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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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,
The Mayor Pro tern declared the motion
carried.
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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. Holly Berkowitz,
612 Granada Ct., appeared regarding public
health issues, public rights, the status of the
City's Y2K.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for August 24 on an ordinanse
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. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the motion carried.
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.
Moved and seconded 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. 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.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor Pro tern declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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
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consideration. The Mayor Pro tem declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
99-3892, AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION
14-6, "ZONING CHAPTER," CONCERNING
FREESTANDING SIGNS, The Mayor Pro tem
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
99-3893, VACATING A TEN-FOOT WIDE
RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ALONG THE
WEST PROPERTY LINE AT 1033 EAST
WASHINGTON STREET.
Moved and seconded to defer to
August 24, a resolution approving the
preliminary plat of Scott Boulevard East, I~art
4, a 7.36 acre, 15-lot residential subdivision
located east of Ssott Boulevard at
Washington Street. The Mayor Pro tern
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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 tern declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-260, 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.8. DEVELOPMENT, AND A
RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 OF THE
RESUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT A, W.B.
DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-261, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS, PART 6, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-262, APPROVING THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
WESTCOTT HEIGHTS, PART 2, JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-263, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE
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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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-264, 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99- 265, APPROVIN G PLAN S,
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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-266, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
ESTIMATE OF 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
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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
second vote for consideration. The Mayor Pro
tern declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-267, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 99-
57 AND APPROVING A CALL TO ARTISTS
FOR SCULPTURES IN THE DOWNTOWN
PEDESTRIAN MALL.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-268, 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 (838,150); CRISIS CENTER
(838,672); DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
INTERVENTION PROGRAM (851,673);
EMERGENCY HOUSING PROJECT (89,225);
FREE MEDICAL CLINIC (85,985); HAWKEYE
AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
(87,850); IOWA CENTER FOR AIDS
RESOURCES AND EDUCATION (810,250);
MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT (840,450);
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF JOHNSON
COUNTY (957,836); RAPE VICTIM
ADVOCACY PROGRAM (913,500);
AMERICAN RED CROSS (85,155); AND
UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH (943,577).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-269, 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 (860,255);
MID-EASTERN COUNCIL ON CHEMICAL
ABUSE (927,872) AND UNITED ACTION FOR
YOUTH (916,873).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-270, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CC)NTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY SENIOR
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CENTER SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND CEILING
INSTALLATION PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-271, 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,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-272, 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.
Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct; Sue Clark
and Fred Dunher, 1338 Burry Drive,
appeared. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from: Judy Pfohl; Fred
Dunner; James Wagner. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-273, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-274, 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 ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN
OF THE U .S. HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR
SIDEWALK / DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-275, 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.
Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct.,
thanked Council for their support of the trail
system.
Moved and seconded to re-appoint
Kathleen Renquist, 1000 Tower Ct., A.
Denita Gadson, 2258 Russell Dr,, and William
Stewart, 3433 S. Jamie Ln. to the Housing &
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Community Development Comm. to fill three-
year terms ending September 1, 2002. The
Mayor Pro tern declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
The Mayor Pro tern 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:05
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
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 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: Arkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Trueblood, Kopping, Scott. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tapes 99-81, Both sides; 99-82, Side 2.
Mayor Pro tem 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, Connie 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 Comm.
- 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 TO
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 tem 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 tern 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 tern 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 tern 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 tern 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 tern 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 FIRS'T 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 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 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 tem 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
OF 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 tern 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 ($38,150);
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 ($13,500); AMERICAN RED
CROSS (95,155); AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH (~43,577). 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 ($60,255); MID-EASTERN COUNCIL ON
CHEMICAL ABUSE ($27,872) AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH (~16,873).
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 $228,211. Senior Ctr. Coordinator Kopping present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor
Pro tem 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 tern declared the resolution
adopted. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence
from: Judy Pfohl; Fred Dunner; James Wagner. The Mayor Pro tern 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 tern 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 tern
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. Denira Gadson, 2258 Russell Dr., and William Stewart, 3433
S. Jamie Ln. to the Housing & Community Development Comm. 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 Comm. for an unexpired
term ending September 1, 2000. The Mayor Pro tern 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 artended 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 tern 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 tem 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.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marjan K. Karr. City Clerk