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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 12, 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, Q'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present:
Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Schoon, Fosse. Council minutes tape recorded on
Tapes 99-95, Side 2; 99-99, Both Sides.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to
Roosevelt Elementary: 1998-1999 Student Council, accepted.
The Mayor proclaimed: Breast Cancer Awareness Month - October
Mammography Day - October 15, Vivian Strauss of the American Cancer Society
Core Team of Johnson County accepted; Teen Read Week - October 17-23, Joel
Shoemaker, Southeast Junior High School; Deb McCallister, City High; Barbara
Black, Iowa City Public Library; lain Leohi; Hannah Sandler; Rebecca Gedney; Jacob
Mason-Marshall; Jo Jordan; and Joe Landers accepted; United Nations Day -
October 24.
Moved by Thornberry, 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 special meetings of
September 28, and October 1, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Appeals - August 5.
Historic Preservation Comm. - August 2, August 31, September 9.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Class C Liquor License for Hilltop Tavern, 11 O0 N. Dodge St. Class C Liquor
License for La Casa, 1200 S. Gilbert Ct. Class C Beer Permit for Econofoods
#473, 1987 Broadway St. Class B Wine Permit for Econofoods #473, 1987
Broadway St. Class C Beer Permit for QuikTrip #548, 955 Mormon Trek
BIvd. Class B Wine Permit for QuikTrip #548, 955 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class
B Beer Permit for Duds 'n Suds, 5 Sturgis Dr.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-348, Bk. 122, p. 348, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for October 19 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA CITY WATER WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, DIVISION 1:
WATER TREATMENT PLANT, DIVISION 2: WELL HOUSES, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS QN FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 122: RES. 99-349, p. 349, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 43
WEST SIDE DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-350, p. 350,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING TWO RENTAL REHABILITATION
LIENS AND A FINANCING STATEMENT (UCC4) FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 210Y2 SOUTH CLINTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
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99-351, Bk. 122, p. 351, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A RENTAL
REHABILITATION LIEN AND THREE FINANCING STATEMENTS (UCC4) FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 212Y2 SOUTH CLINTON STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Mark Hollingsworth regarding signs. Ellen Sweet
regarding native plants. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: No Parking
Anytime on the East Side of Linden Court. Thomas Reavely, The Fund for
Animals, regarding the Deer Management Plan. Steven Spangler regarding
Iowa Avenue Streetscape Project.
Champion noted the recommendation to prohibit parking on the east side of Linden
Court, and stated her concern of prohibiting parking on public streets. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
Derek Maurer, 508 Kirkwood Avenue, shared concerns on the diversity of
the downtown. Current ARTS Iowa City President Nancy Purington and former
President Carol Spaziani appeared requesting support for ARTS Iowa City to rent
space at 207 E. Washington Street, Council agreed to discuss the matter at their
work session of October 18. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from ARTS Iowa City. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Mary Kathryn Wallace updated
Council on Senior Center activities. Steve Kanner appeared regarding fair water
rates. Dan Coleman, announced the inaugurating of Iowa City Green Party's "Iowa
City Dog Project" organizing a presence at City Council meetings, and the impact
on Hickory Hill Park with the expansion of Oakland Cemetery.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to amend the provisions relating to home occupations,
be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow public utilities in commercial and industrial
zones, 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 O'Donnell, to adopt ORD. 99-3903, Bk. 42,
p. 37, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE
ZONING REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 7.72 ACRES FROM MEDIUM
DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8), TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-8), AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY OPDH PLAN
FOR 24 TOWNHOUSE-STYLE DWELLING UNITS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BARRINGTON ROAD AND HUNTINGTON DRIVE
(Windsor Ridge Part 13). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. (Vanderhoef left room for the following discussion)
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 Iowa Avenue
Streetscape Improvements project. The following individuals appeared: Anne Hesse,
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Project GREEN; Brian Clark, Brian Clark & Associates; Dan Coleman; Pete
Vanderhoef; Kurt Vanderhoef; David Moore, Field House Bar, 940 Arlington Drive;
Joe Murphy; and Gary Sanders.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-352, Bk. 122,
p. 352, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING
THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE IOWA AVENUE
STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. (Vanderhoef returned)
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-353, Bk. 122,
p. 353, APPROVING THE AMENDED NEAR SOUTHSIDE COMMERCIAL URBAN
REVITALIZATION PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending
City Code Title 1, entitled "Administration," Chapter 5, entitled "Mayor and City
Council," to change the compensation for City Council Members to comply with the
policy established by Ordinance 97-3804, be given first vote for consideration.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll cal 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 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 Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 99-3904, Bk. 42, p. 38,
AMENDING TITLE 8, POLICE, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "PERSONS UNDER
EI(3HTEEN YEARS OF A(3E," 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 voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by
Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adopt ORD. 99-3905, Bk.
42, p. 39, AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CITY CODE, THE HUMAN RIGHTS
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO MAKE IT SUBSTANTIALLY
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EQUIVALENT TO THE FAIR HOUSING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1989. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-354, Bk.
122, p. 354, PROVIDING FOR COOPERATION WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL
UNITS IN THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF THE SERVICE DELIVERY AREA 10
CONSORTIUM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING A REGION 10 CHIEF ELECTED
OFFICIAL BOARD AND ADOPTING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION
AGREEMENT OF SUCH BOARD. 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. 99-355, Bk.
122, p. 355, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND ELEANOR M. DILKES, CITY ATTORNEY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ATTEST THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MARlAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to appoint Kathleen Janz, 328
Reno St., to the Riverfront and Natural Areas Comm. to fill an unexpired term
ending September 1, 2000. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Public Art Advisory
Cornre. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term in addition to a three-year tern
ending January 1, 2003. This appointment will be made October 19.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Bd. of Appeals - one vacancy to fill
a five-year term for a Building Design Professional ending December 31, 2004. Sr.
Center Comm. - two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending December 31, 2002.
Bd. of Adjustment - one vacancy to fill a five-year term ending January 1, 2005.
Human Rights Comm. P&R Comm. - two vacancies to fill four-year terms ending
January 1, 2004. These appointments will be made November 23. The Mayor
encourage citizens to make application to the City Clerk.
Council Member Kubby raised questions concerning water usage and future
plans, the City Manager stated a staff presentation on water is planned for the
work session of October 18; and said goodbye to longtime community member
Tess Catalino.
Council Member Champion stated her embarrassment with the voter turnout
at the City's primary election, and encouraged people to participate in the
November general election.
Council Member O'Donnell reported on a meeting with County
representatives on the 28E fringe area agreement; requested staff look at more
parking for delivery trucks in conjunction with the Iowa Streetscape project;
indicated he would not support limiting of liquor licenses, and expressed an interest
in looking at offenses during the operating year instead; and noted the dismal
primary voter turnout and encouraged people to vote.
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Council Member Vanderhoef noted her attendance at the City's Diversity
Training session and thanked staff for moving forward with training.
Council Member Norton stated Council would be hearing from staff on plans
for the transportation center at their work session of October 18.
Mayor Lehman noted the employee luncheon planned for November 18 at the
Recreation Center and suggested Council meet that evening with Council Members-
elect; noted the Clean Air Town Meeting set for October 28 at the Public Library;
congratulated Tom Gelman on receiving the Sam Walton Community Leader Award;
Iowa City Road Race/Run for the Schools scheduled October 17; public meeting on
October 27 regarding a permanent skateboard park; and the Y2K meeting on
October 14 at West High School.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 8:55 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/28/99
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.
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 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
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
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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, ISSUE
CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Motions: APPROVE
DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT
OF 814,252,905.30 FOR THE PERIOD
OF AUGUST 1 THROUGH AUGUST
31, 1999, AS RECOMMENDED BY
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT
TO AUDIT. APPROVE THE FY99
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION
REPORT (CAPER).
Resolutions: RES. 99-327,
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 82,500 TO ASSIST IN
PLANNING FOR THE
REHABILITATION OF THE
MONTGOMERY-BUTLER HOUSE. RES.
99-328, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY
STREETS AND PARKING FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
1999. RES. 99-329, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF
A LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY
NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 755 OAKLAND AVENUE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-330,
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
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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 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. Moved and seconded to refer this
item back to P&Z Comm. and continue the
public hearing. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
Zoning, to amend the provisions relating to
home occupations. (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.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance conditionally changing the zoning
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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, be given second
vote for consideration. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
99-3898, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
99-3899, 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.
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.
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 and seconded
to accept correspondence from: Church of
Christ; Sharon Kay Shapcott; Robert & Mary
Ann Woodburn; Ann Freerks, Longfellow
Neighborhood Association. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-331, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO
PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR
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THE LONGFELLOW-TWAIN PEDESTRIAN
TUNNEL PROJECT.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-332, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO
PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR
THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-333, 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.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution authorizing conveyance of a single-
family home located at 2814 Irving Avenue.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-334, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2814
IRVING AVENUE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-335, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-336, 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 REPEALING
RESOLUTION 99-30.
Moved and seconded 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
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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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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 second vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
99-3900, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-337, APPROVING THE CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT URBAN
REVITALIZATION PLAN AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 93-334.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
99-3901, AMENDING SECTION 6-4-5, CITY
CODE, TO ALLOW THE EMISSION OF
SOUND ASSOCIATED WITH A CITY-
APPROVED DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 99-
3902, AMENDING TITLE 8, ENTITLED
"POLICE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 4,
ENTITLED "ANIMAL CONTROL."
Moved and seconded to adopt a
resolution awarding contract and authorizing
the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest
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a contract for the construction of the Iowa
City Chauncey Swan Fountain. The Mayor
declared the resolution defeated.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-338, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-339, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK
TENNIS COURTS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-340, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE
WETHERBY PARK REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-341, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-342, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, GENE
L.L.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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-343, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-344, 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.
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September 28, 1999
Page 8
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-345, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-346, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-347, APPROVING PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY, INC. FOR PURCHASE OF
PROPERTY ON BENTON STREET ACROSS
FROM ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY.
The Mayor announced the following
vacancies: Riverfront and Natural Areas
Cornre. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired
term ending September 1, 2000. This
appointment will be made October 12. Public
Art Advisory Cornre. - 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 9:00 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
Submi~ec for publication - 10/6/99
Subject to change as finalized by the City
Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's office at 356-5043.
The cost of publishing the following
proceedings and claims is $
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said
publication is e
Official Council Actions - 10/1/99
Iowa City City Council, special
meeting, 7:15 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present:
Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef (7:20 a.m.). Absent:
Kubby.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to
executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in
litigation or where litigation is imminent where
its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or
disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
The Mayor noted there would be no
action on the resolution ratifying settlement of
pending litigation.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 7:35 a.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of
Council Activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K.oKarr, Cj~.CI~
Su~blication - 10/5/99
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
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/12640 (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. o 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 I 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 OF 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. 7'h 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 285 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, O'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
declared the resolution defeated unanimously, p
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 ~158,808.50. 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 No~on, 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 0'Donnell, t0 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 L.L.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 O'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.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's office at 356-5043.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 1, 1999
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:15 a.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef (7:20 a.m.). Absent: Kubby. Staff members
present: Karr. Council minutes recorded on Tape 99-95, Side 1.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adjourn to executive
session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or
where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or
disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and adjourned into executive session 7:18 a.m. Council returned to open session 7:32 a.m.
The Mayor noted there would be no action on the resolution ratifying
settlement of pending litigation.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn the special
meeting 7:35 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk