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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999
Iowa City City Council, special 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, Franklin, Herting, Knoche, Trueblood, Fowler, Scott, O'Malley,
Yapp, Davidson. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 99-91, Side 2; 99-94, Both
Sides.
The Mayor noted that the WooIf Avenue Bridge received an Outstanding Civil
Engineering Project Achievement Award, noting Steve Jacobsen of NNW
Engineering and City Engr. Rick Fosse accepted the award September 10 from the
Iowa Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Mayor Lehman, Police Chief Winkelhake, and Fire Chief Rocca presented a
Citizens Commendation to Keith Lucas for his heroic reaction in saving a young lady
from being struck by a train. The Mayor acknowledged Regina 4th Grade Junior Girl
Scout Troop #2640 (previously Brownie Troop #1626) for their efforts to secure a
protective vest for Police Dog Gallo. The Mayor presented the Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting - Fiscal Year Ended June 30,
1998, City Controller Herting appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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 meeting of
September 14, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Bd. -
August 26. Airport Commission - August 19. Bd. of Adjustment -
September 8. Bd. of Library Trustees - August 26, September 21. P&Z
Comm. - September 16. PCRB Comm. - September 2, September 14.
Receive PCRB Public Report #99-04.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C
Liquor License for Brown Bottle, 115 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor
License for Grizzly's Southside Pub, 1210 Highland Ct. Outdoor Service Area
for Grizzly's Southside Pub, 1210 Highland Ct. Class C Liquor License for
Diamond Dave's Taco Co., 1604 Sycamore #330 Sycamore Mall. Class C
Beer Permit for Mini Mart, 731 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Beer Permit for
Sunset HandiMart, 1410 Willow Creek Dr. Class C Beer Permit for Scott
Blvd. Hawkeye Convenience Store, 2875 Commerce Dr. RES. 99-326, Bk.
122, p. 326, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Motions: APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$14,252,905.30 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 1 THROUGH AUGUST 31,
1999, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO
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AUDIT. APPROVE THE FY99 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER).
Resolutions, Bk. 122: RES. 99-327, p. 327, AUTHORIZING THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO APPLY FOR A PRESERVATION
SERVICES FUND (PSF) GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR
HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500 TO ASSIST IN
PLANNING FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE MONTGOMERY-BUTLER
HOUSE. RES. 99-328, p. 328, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 1999. RES. 99-329, p. 329, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE QF A LIEN
REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 755
OAKLAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-330, p. 330,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AGREEMENT FOR THE RELEASE AND SUBSTITUTION OF A
PEDESTRIAN USE EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN PLAZA CENTRE ONE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Jane Bolgatz regarding cemetery. Ellen Sweet
regarding weed ordinance information. Ann and John Zalenski regarding
northside neighborhood. Jeff Gillitzer regarding Kirkwood Avenue stop signs.
Mark Hollingsworth regarding enforcement. JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner: Extension of Passenger Loading Zone on South Johnson Street; No
Parking Corner to Here on Cross Park Avenue, East of Keokuk Street;
Removal of Right Turn on Red Prohibition at the Intersection of Muscatine
Avenue and Court Street; Installation of a Stop Sign on Wellington Drive at
Scott Boulevard; Establish Metered Parking Spaces on the 400 and 600
Blocks of South Capitol Street and the 10 Block of West Prentiss Street;
Removal of Right Turn on Red Prohibition at the Intersection of Muscatine
Avenue and First Avenue. Barbara van der Woude regarding Northside
Neighborhood safety. Rebecca Soglin regarding Sierra Club event October 5
on growth.
The Mayor noted the approval of money for a Historic Services Grant for the Butler
House did not indicate the Councils commitment to spending a great deal of money
for restoration of the Butler House. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Gary Sanders thanked Council and staff for the Ped Mall improvements, and
request consideration of banning underage individuals from bars. Joe Murphy and
Pete Vanderhoef stated their concerns with the City's plans for the Iowa Avenue
Streetscape Project.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
Zoning, to allow banner signs in shopping centers. The Mayor noted discussion the
previous evening and Council's desire to have the Planning & Zoning Commission
consider festive occasion banners and address the number of signs allowed. Moved
by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to refer this item back to P&Z Comm. and
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continue the public hearing, 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, to amend the provisions relating to home occupations. No one appeared.
(Mary Mahaffa appeared later in the meeting, prior to item #14, stating the support
of the Chamber of Commerce New Home Based Business Committee for the
ordinance, and clarifying the intent of the ordinance regarding employees.)
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
Zoning, to allow public utilities in commercial and industrial zones. No one
appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the 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),
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 Norton, to adopt ORD. 99-3898, Bk. 42,
p. 32, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE
ZONING REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 7.93 ACRES LOCATED AT THE
EAST TERMINUS OF COURT STREET FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH~8),
AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY OPDH PLAN FOR 72 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING
UNITS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE EAST TERMINUS OF COURT STREET
(Windsor Ridge Part 12). 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 ORD. 99-3899, Bk.
42, p. 33, 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, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
A public hearing was held on an amended near Southside Commercial Urban
Revitalization Plan for an existing Urban Revitalization Area in the City of Iowa City,
Iowa. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on a resolution declaring the City's Intent to
proceed with and authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the Longfellow-
Twain Pedestrian Tunnel Project. The following individuals appeared: Ann Freerks,
443 S. Governor, Longfellow Neighborhood Assn.; Bob Lehman, 1231 Sheridan;
and Margaret Felling. 325 S. 7th Ave. Moved Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to
accept correspondence from: Church of Christ; Sharon Kay Shapcott; Robert &
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Mary Ann Woodburn; Ann Freerks, Longfellow Neighborhood Association. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-331, Bk. 122,
p. 331, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING
THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE LONGFELLOW-TWAIN
PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT. 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 declaring the City's intent to
proceed with an authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the Highway 6
Corridor Improvements Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-332, Bk.
122, p. 332, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE HIGHWAY 6
CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. 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 declaring the City's intent to
proceed with an authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the Mormon Trek
Boulevard Improvements, Highway 1 to Abbey Lane Project. LeRoy Nida, Plaen
View Dr. appeared. Asst. PCD Dir./JCCOG Dir. Davidson and Civil Engr. Knoche
present for discussion
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-333, Bk.
122, p. 333, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE MORMON
TREK BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS, HIGHWAY 1 TO ABBEY LANE PROJECT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single-
family home located at 2814 Irving Avenue. No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-334, Bk. 122,
p. 334, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT
2814 IRVING AVENUE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-335, Bk. 122,
p. 335, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LEPIC-KROEGER
REALTORS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Ernie Galer, representing Lepic-Kroeger, present
for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Lehman, Norton, Vanderhoef, Champion. Nays: O'Donnell, Thornberry.
Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-336, Bk.
122, p. 336, AUTHORIZING A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CORALVILLE AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY PROVIDING FOR FUTURE
ANNEXATIONS AND EXTRATERRITORIAL REVIEW OF SUBDIVISION PLATS, AND
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REPEALING RESOLUTION 99-30. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
Title 8, Police, Chapter 6, entitled "Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age," Section
1, Entitled "Sale to and/or Possession of Tobacco Products and Cigarettes:
Underage Persons," Subsection B, "Employee Education Cigarette Sales," to
eliminate the requirement that employees sign an affidavit and add a requirement
that business/retailers ensure that their employees are educated about the
prohibition on sales to minors, be given first vote for consideration. Brad Huff,
Colonial Lanes, and Eileen Fisher, Johnson County Citizens for Tobacco Free Youth,
appeared in support of the ordinance. 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 amending
Title 14, Chapter 3, Article B entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fees" to require
public notice in accordance with Iowa Code Section 384.38(3) and to eliminate the
requirement that notice of the public hearing be sent by ordinary mail to owners of
record of real property within the benefited .area, be given first vote for
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, that the ordinance amending Title
2 of the City Code, the Human Rights Ordinance of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to
make it substantially equivalent to the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1989, be
given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt ORD. 99-3900, Bk. 42,
p. 34, AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AN AREA OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, AS AN URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA WHICH SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote;
Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Norton, Q'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays:
Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-337, Bk. 122,
p. 337, APPROVING THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT URBAN
REVITALIZATION PLAN AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 93-334. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote;
Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays:
Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 99-3901, Bk. 42,
p. 35, AMENDING SECTION 6-4-5, CITY CODE, TO ALLOW THE EMISSION OF
SOUND ASSOCIATED WITH A CITY-APPROVED DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 99-3902, Bk.
42, p. 36, AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED "POLICE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4,
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ENTITLED "ANIMAL CONTROL." The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Champion. Nays: Thornberry. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt a resolution
awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a
contract for the construction of the Iowa City Ch.a~/~lll ey Swan Fountain. The Mayor
declared the resolution defeated unanimously, ,Td~, Council Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-338, Bk. 122,
p. 338, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING PROJECT, PHASE 1 to Bill Whitters
Construction for 8158,808.50. 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. 99-339, Bk.
122, p. 339, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE
MERCER PARK TENNIS COURTS to L.L. Pelling for $56,119.00. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-340, Bk. 122,
p. 340, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE WETHERBY PARK REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT to Shamrock Construction for $70,840.00. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-341, Bk. 122,
p. 341, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND GUY AND SUE
DROLLINGER D/B/A DROLLINGER RIDES FOR PURCHASE OF CERTAIN
AMUSEMENT RIDES. Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood 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 Q'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-342, Bk.
122, p. 342, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, GENE UL.C. FOR PORTIONS OF COURT AND LINN STREETS AND THE
WEST HALF OF THE ALLEY ADJACENT TO OWNERS PROPERTY RUNNING
NORTH AND SOUTH BETWEEN BURLINGTON AND COURT STREETS, IN 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 Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-343, Bk.
122, p. 343, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT
FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND GENE, L.L.C. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
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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., 99-344, Bk. 122,
p. 344, DECLARING INTENT TO TERMINATE THE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WEHNER, PATTSCHULL & PFIFFNER
P.C. FOR THE CIVIC CENTER PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE OF TERMINATION. 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. 99-345, Bk.
122, p. 345, DECLARING INTENT TO TERMINATE THE CONSULTANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WEHNER, PATTSCHULL &
PFIFFNER P.C. FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL SCALEHOUSE AND RECYCLING
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE
OF TERMINATION. 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. 99-346, Bk.
122, p. 346, AUTHORIZING ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL SCALEHOUSE AND
RECYCLE CENTER. 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. 99-347, Bk. 122,
p. 347, APPROVING PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. FOR PURCHASE OF
PROPERTY ON BENTON STREET ACROSS FROM ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY.
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.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Riverfront and Natural Areas
Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2000. This
appointment will be made October 12. Public Art Advisory Comm. - one vacancy
to fill an unexpired term in addition to a three-year term ending January 1, 2003.
This appointment will be made October 19.
Council Member (:)'Donnell reported on the Solid Waste Management meeting
and his desire to move ahead on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee;
acknowledged Town & Country Furniture and everyone who helped donate to a
family in Coralville recently affected with a fire; noted the City Plaza fountain
dedication the previous week-end; and noted Marie O'Donnell's birthday.
Council Member Champion encouraged everyone to vote in the City Primary
on October 5, and noted positive comments on the new fountain.
Council Member Kubby reminded citizens of upcoming events: October 1 -
"Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities" bus tour will be at Hubbard Park and the
International Year of the Older Persons activities; October 2 - Women's Resource
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and Action Center training program on public speaking at IMU; October 4 - Unity
Day is one observance planned for the Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Council Member Norton stated Council had agreed to schedule discussion of
signalization on Kirkwood Avenue; reported on the Senior Center 28E
subcommittee and the Airport North Commercial Area subcommittee; noted the
opening of another phase of the Iowa City River Trail on October 3 at City Park;
requested an update on the peninsula project.
Council Member Vanderhoef reported on the City's Snow Plow Rodeo.
Council Member Thornberry stated he would be filling in for the Mayor at the
Iowa City River Trail opening on October 3, noting there was a Walk for Diabetes
right after that.
Mayor Lehman reminded Council of the joint meeting planned September 30;
computer training on October 1; reported on a presentation to Shimek School
students regarding City government; and stated he would be adopting "Peaches"
from the Animal Shelter the end of the week.
The City Manager reported that Senior Center Coordinator Linda Kopping has
been elected President of the Iowa Association of Senior Center's. He stated
preliminary numbers on the City's Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup Day
indicate another successful event.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn the special
meeting 9:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/14/99
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting
7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present:
Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed Sexual Assault
Awareness Day - September 23, Michael
Shaw accepted; Constitution Week -
September 17 - 23, Sabrina Alberhasky
accepted; Year of Older Persons Week -
September 26 - October 2, Joni Werle and
Janet Specht 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 meeting of
August 24 and the regular meeting of
August 24, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Airport Comm. - July
15. Bd. of Adjustment - August 11.
Bd. of Library Trustees - July 22.
P&R Comm. - August 11. P&Z Comm.
- August 19. PCRB Cornre. - June 21,
August 24.
Receive PCRB Public Report
//99-03.
P&Z Comm. - September 2
Permit Motions and
Resolutions as Recommended by the
City Clerk: Special Class C Liquor
License for Baldy's Wraps, 18 S.
Clinton St. Class C Beer Permit for On
the Go Convenience Stores, 2315
Muscatine Ave. Class E Beer Permit
for New Pioneer Cooperative Society,
22 S. Van Buren St. Class C Beer
Permit for Delimart #5, 206 E. Benton
St. Class C Liquor License for
Diamond Dave's Taco Company, 201
S. Clinton St. Suite 279. Class C Beer
Permit for Dan's Short Stop, 2221
Rochester Ave. Class C Liquor License
for Givanni's Italian Caf(~, 109 E.
College St. Class C Liquor License for
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Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.
Class C Beer Permit for T&M Mini
Mart, 2601 Highway 6 East.
Motions: APPROVE
DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $15,281,665.01 FOR THE PERIOD
OF JULY 1 THROUGH JULY 31,
1999, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO
AUDIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES.
99-313, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 1999, ON AN
AMENDED NEAR SOUTHSIDE
COMMERCIAL URBAN
REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR AN
URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA IN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
99-314, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON INTENT TO PROCEED WITH A
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY
RIGHTS FOR THE IOWA AVENUE
STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE
DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-315,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
INTENT TO PROCEED WITH A PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TO
ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR
THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE
DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 99-316,
APPROVING THE PUBLIC HOUSING
MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT
PROGRAM (PHMAP) CERTIFICATION
OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY FOR FY99. RES. 99-317,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND
FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE
UNITED STATES. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT
UNDER 49,U.S.C. 5307, TO BE USED
FOR FY2000 TRANSIT OPERATING
AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE
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FUNDING. RES. 99-318, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER
MAIN AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE
GREEN - PART XVI, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE.
Correspondence: Arlene Heck'
(TCI) regarding rates. Mark Martin (IC
Public Library) regarding building
expansion plans. Kim ScanIon
regarding sharpshooting. Dick Lee
regarding appreciation. Jay Honohan
regarding Kroeger Building at Linn &
Court Streets. Civil Service Comm.
submitting certified lists of applicants
for the following
position(s):Maintenance Worker I -
Parking; Maintenance Worker I -
Water; Parking Cashier. Laura Stunz
regarding camping on City streets.
Joyce Barrett regarding safety
concern. Jay Honohan regarding
closure of alley - Court & Linn
streets.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Jerry Hansen, 1237 Burns Avenue,
appeared regarding a house being built at
1551 Dickinson. Jerry Feick, Coralville,
appeared regarding Elderly Services Agency.
Library Board President Mark Martin updated
Council on Board activities.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for September 28 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to
allow banner signs in shopping centers. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for September 28 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to
amend the provisions relating to home
occupations. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for September 28 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to
allow public utilities in commercial and
industrial zones. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance conditionally changing the zoning
designation from Medium Density Single-
Family Residential (RS-8) to Planned
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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, be given first
vote for consideration. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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, be given second vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded 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 second vote for consideration.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
99-3896, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6,
ZONING, BY ADDING A DEFINITION OF
"ADULT BUSINESS" AND CHANGING
SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN
ADULT BUSINESSES AND OTHER USES.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
99-3897, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14,
CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE
N, ENTITLED "OFF-STREET PARKING AND
LOADING," TO ALLOW OFF-STREET
PARKING ON A SEPARATE LOT IN A
DIFFERENT ZONE UNDER CERTAIN
CONDITIONS.
Moved and seconded to accept a
recommendation to the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors on a request submitted
by Allan and Jennifer Berger for a conditional
use permit to allow a veterinary clinic as a
home business at 3005 Highway 1 NE in
Johnson County, as amended. Drs. Allan and
Jennifer Berger appeared. Moved and
seconded to amend the recommendation to
allow one non-resident on site employee and
one part time trainee associated with the
home business use. The Mayor declared the
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motion to amend carried. The Mayor declared
the amended motion carried.
A public hearing on a resolution
approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for
construction of the Iowa City Landfill
Recycling Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-319, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, '
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY
LANDFILL RECYCLING 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 BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimate of cost for
construction of the Wetherby Park
Redevelopment Project. Ross Wilburn, 1917
Taylor Drive, appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-320, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WETHERBY PARK
REDEVELOPMENT 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
reconstruction of the Mercer Park Tennis
Courts.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-321, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK
TENNIS COURTS, 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 declaring intent to continue with a
public improvement project and to acquire
property rights for the South Sycamore
Regional Stormwater and Greenspace Project.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-32 DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO
CONTINUE WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR
THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL
STORMWATER AND GREENSPACE PROJECT.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution amending the FY2000 Operating
Budget.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.'
99-323, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2000.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 2 of the City Code,
the Human Rights Ordinance of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa, to make it substantially
equivalent to the fair housing amendments
act of 1989, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance designating an area of the City of
Iowa City, Iowa, as an Urban Revitalization
Area which shall be known as the Central
Business District Urban Revitalization Area, be
given second vote for consideration. Historic
Preservation Commission Member
Michaelanne Widness appeared. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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 second vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police
Regulations," Chapter 4, entitled "Animal
Control," be given second vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from: Kathleen Hanson; Deb
Larsen. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-324, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO
CONVEY 2814 IRVING AVENUE AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-325, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT
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FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOCCER
FIELD SANITARY SEWER PROJECT.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy
on the Public Art Advisory Comm. to fill an
unexpired term in addition to a three-year tern
ending January 1, 2003.
The Mayor noted that the vacancy on
the Riverfront and Natural Areas Comm. to fill
an unexpired term ending September 1, 2000
would be re-advertised.
Jerry Feick, Coralville, appeared
regarding the Deer Management Plan and
downtown Library expansion.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 9:07 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
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
SEPTEMBER 14, 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: Arkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Scott, Knoche. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes
99-90, Both Sides; 99-91, Side 1.
The Mayor reminded citizens polls were open until 8:00 p.m. to vote in the
School Board Election.
The Mayor proclaimed Sexual Assault Awareness Day - September 23,
Michael Shaw accepted; Constitution Week - September 17 - 23, Sabrina
Alberhasky accepted; Year of Older Persons Week - September 26 - October 2,
Joni Werle and Janet Specht 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 meeting of August
24 and the regular meeting of August 24, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. - July 15. Bd. of
Adjustment - August 11. Bd. of Library Trustees - July 22. P&R Cornre. -
August 11. P&Z Comm. - August 19. PCRB Comm. - June 21, August 24.
Receive PCRB Public Report #99-03.
P&Z Comm. - September 2
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Special Class C Liquor License for Baldy's Wraps, 18 S. Clinton St. Class C
Beer Permit for On the Go Convenience Stores, 2315 Muscatine Ave. Class E
Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society, 22 S. Van Buren St. Class
C Beer Permit for Delimart #5, 206 E. Benton St. Class C Liquor License for
Diamond Dave's Taco Company, 201 S. Clinton St. Suite 279. Class C Beer
Permit for Dan's Short Stop, 2221 Rochester Ave. Class C Liquor License for
Givanni's Italian Caf~, 109 E. College St. Class C Liquor License for Micky's
Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St. Class C Beer Permit for T&M Mini Mart, 2601
Highway 6 East.
Motions: APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$15,281,665.01 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1 THROUGH JULY 31, 1999,
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-313, Bk. 122, p. 313, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 1999, ON AN AMENDED NEAR
SOUTHSIDE COMMERCIAL URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR AN URBAN
REVITALIZATION AREA IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-314, Bk.
122, p. 314, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON INTENT TO PROCEED WITH A
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS
FOR THE IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
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DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE
'FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-315, Bk. 122, p. 315, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON INTENT TO PROCEED WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE HIGHWAY 6
CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 122: RES. 99-316, p.316, APPROVING THE PUBLIC
HOUSING MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (PHMAP)
CERTIFICATION OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FY99.
RES. 99-317, p. 317, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED STATES.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT UNDER 49 U.S.C.
5307, TO BE USED FOR FY2000 TRANSIT OPERATING AND CAPITAL
ASSISTANCE FUNDING. RES. 99-318, p. 318, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN AND PAVING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE GREEN - PART XVI, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE.
Correspondence: Arlene Heck (TCI) regarding rates. Mark Martin (IC
Public Library) regarding building expansion plans. Kim ScanIon regarding
sharpshooting. Dick Lee regarding appreciation. Jay Honohan regarding
Kroeger Building at Linn & Court Streets. Civil Service Comm. submitting
certified lists of applicants for the following position(s):Maintenance Worker I
- Parking; Maintenance Worker I - Water; Parking Cashier. Laura Stunz
regarding camping on City streets. Joyce Barrett regarding safety concern.
Jay Honohan regarding closure of alley - Court & Linn streets.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried an repeated the public hearings as set.
Jerry Hansen, 1237 Burns Avenue, appeared regarding a house being built at
1551 Dickinson; staff will follow up. Jerry Feick, Coralville, appeared regarding
Elderly Services Agency. Library Board President Mark Martin updated Council on
Board activities.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for
September 28 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow
banner signs in shopping centers. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
September 28 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to amend the
provisions relating to home occupations. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
September 28 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow
public utilities in commercial and industrial zones. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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),
be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Affirmative roll call vote call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, 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 second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by 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 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. 99-3896, Bk. 42,
p. 30, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, BY ADDING A DEFINITION OF
"ADULT BUSINESS" AND CHANGING SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN
ADULT BUSINESSES AND OTHER USES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
(Lehman left room for the next item as he serves on the Oaknoll Board of
Directors. Mayor Pro tem Thornberry presiding.)
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 99-3897, Bk. 42,
p. 31, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING,"
ARTICLE N, ENTITLED "OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING," TO ALLOW OFF-
STREET PARKING ON A SEPARATE LOT IN A DIFFERENT ZONE UNDER CERTAIN
CONDITIONS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor
Pro tem declared the ordinance adopted. (Lehman returned to the meeting)
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept a recommendation to
the Johnson County Board of Supervisors on a request submitted by Allan and
Jennifer Berger for a conditional use permit to allow a veterinary clinic as a home
business at 3005 Highway 1 NE in Johnson County, as amended. Drs. Allan and
Jennifer Berger appeared. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. After
discussion, moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to amend the
recommendation to allow one non-resident on site employee and one part time
trainee associated with the home business use. The Mayor declared the motion to
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amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the amended motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
'A public hearing on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Iowa City Landfill Recycling
Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-319, Bk.
122, p. 319, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL
RECYCLING 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 BIDS. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimate of cost for construction of the Wetherby Park
Redevelopment Project. Ross Wilburn, 1917 Taylor Drive, appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-320, Bk. 122,
p. 320, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WETHERBY PARK
REDEVELOPMENT 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 resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimate of cost for the reconstruction of the Mercer Park
Tennis Courts. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 99-321, Bk. 122,
p. 321, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK TENNIS
COURTS, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH
BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND
FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution declaring intent to continue with a
public improvement project and to acquire property rights for the South Sycamore
Regional Stormwater and Greenspace Project.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-322, Bk.
122, p. 322, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH AND
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE SOUTH
SYCAMORE REGIONAL STORMWATER AND GREENSPACE PROJECT. City Mgr.
Arkins and City Arty. Dilkes outlined new State condemnation law. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2000 Operating
Budget. No one appeared.
'Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-323, Bk. 122,
p. 323, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
30, 2000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending
Title 2 of the City Code, the Human Rights Ordinance of the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, to make it substantially equivalent to the fair housing amendments act of
1989, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance
designating an area of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, as an Urban Revitalization Area
which shall be known as the Central Business District Urban Revitalization Area, be
given second vote for consideration. Historic Preservation Commission Member
Michaelanne Widness appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman. 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 second vote for consideration.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending
Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 4, entitled "Animal Control," be given
second vote for consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton. Nays:
Thornberry. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, to accept
correspondence from: Kathleen Hanson; Deb Larsen. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-324, Bk. 122,
p. 324, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY 2814 IRVING AVENUE AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 1999. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-325, Bk.
122, p. 325, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SOCCER FIELD SANITARY SEWER PROJECT to Langman Construction for
979,962.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy on the Public Art Advisory Comm. to
fill an unexpired term in addition to a three-year tern ending January 1, 2003.
The Mayor noted that the vacancy on the Riverfront and Natural Areas
Cornre. to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2000 would be re-advertised.
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Jerry Feick, Coralville, appeared regarding the Deer Management Plan and
downtown Library expansion.
'Council Member O'Donnell reported that the Emergency Management
Commission conducted its first test heading for Y2K successfully.
Council Member Champion requested City staff follow up on a deserted
house at 426 Bayard. Council Member O'Donnell stated he had contacted HIS
regarding the same property earlier in the day.
Council Member Kubby reminded citizens of the series of educational
programs on City Steps plan for housing, jobs and services for low income resident.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted good participation at the first meeting held at
Pheasant Ridge and complimented City staffers Nasby and Long. Kubby encouraged
the City Clerk's office to make the Laserfiche software available to the public for
retrieval of information. The City Clerk will report back to Council on costs. Kubby
reminded citizens of the next Women's Resource and Action Center seminar
"Learning to Rock the Boat".
Council Member Thornberry asked that a discussion and re-evaluation of the
downtown Free Shuttle bus be scheduled; and noted the downtown Plaza
Playground and Weatherdance fountain dedication planned for September 25.
Council Member Vanderhoef thanked HCDC for the tour a few weeks ago of
sites benefiting from funds; noted the luncheon honoring Special Olympians;
congratulated the City Library on being named 6t" in the U.S. ranking of similar
sized cities; acknowledged Iowa City had been invited to the Coralville & North
Liberty ribbon tying dedicating the recreational trail that connect the two cities,
noting that Iowa City was now connected to North Liberty via this connection.
Council Member Norton stated stripping of parking spots downtown should
begin next week; reminded citizens of the public hearing on the south district plan
on 9/16; and noted the open house at Emma Goldman Clinic on 9/17 to meet their
new Executive Director Karen Kubby.
Mayor Lehman noted free cookies distributed on 9/15 and free transit rides
with donation of a can of food for Crisis Center on 9/18 in observance of Transit
Appreciation Week; acknowledged and thanked Terry Vargas, Iowa City Motor
Sports, for donating a Kawasaki Jet Ski to the Iowa City Fire Department; stated he
and Coralville Mayor Jim Fawcett would be participating in the Wheels for the
World on 9/16 and urged citizens to drop off used wheel chairs to the Mercy
(Hospital) Plaza and Progressive Rehabilitation Associate offices at Towncrest.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn the special meeting
9:07 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk