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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 9, 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,
Karr, Franklin, Schoenfelder, Helling, Dilkes, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 99-102, Side 2; 99-105, Side 1.
The Mayor presented the Awards of Excellence to State Championships to
City High Boys Cross Country Team, Coach Jayme Shay and team members
accepted; and to City High Girls Cross Country Team, Coach Tom Mittman and
team members accepted.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Irving
B. Weber Elementary students: All Brookhart, Ryan Charbon, Kristin Schwab.
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 meeting of October
12, and the regular meeting of October 19, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - October 13.
Housing and Community Development Comm. - September 16. Airport
Comm. - September 9. Human Rights Comm. - August 24, September 28.
Telecommunications Comm. - August 23, October 4; P&R Comm. - October
13. P&Z Comm. - October 21. Public Art Advisory Comm. - July 8, August
5, August 17, August 23, September 16, October 14. PCRB - October 12.
Approve payment of 8300 for a one-year organizational membership
for the PCRB in the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law
Enforcement (NACOLE).
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Class C Beer Permit for Eagle Food Center #157, 60ON. Dodge St. Class B
Wine Permit for Eagle Food Center #157, 600 N. Dodge St. Class C Beer
Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr. Class B Wine
Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr. Class C Beer
Permit for Kirkwood Hawkeye Convenience, 300 Kirkwood Ave. Class C Beer
Permit for ExpresStop, 2545 N. Dodge St. Special Class C Liquor License for
India Caf~, 227 E. Washington St. RES. 99-364, Bk. 122, p. 364, ISSUE
CIGARETTE PERMIT.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $12,176,066.05
for the period of September 1 through September 30, 1999, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit.
Resolutions, Bk. 122: RES. 99-365, p. 365, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1999 HIGHWAY TURN LANE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. RES. 99-366, p. 366, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WALNUT RIDGE - PART SIX, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
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USE. RES. 99-367, p. 367, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A
PROMISSORY NOTE AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
755 OAKLAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-368, p.368,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 242 MAGOWAN AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-369,
p. 369, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING TWO RENTAL
REHABILITATION LIENS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 817 IOWA
AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-370, p. 370, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A
LIEN REGARDING A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 815 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-371, p.
371, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND MERCANTILE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1551 DICKENSON LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-372, p.
372, FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS AND DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS,
DIVISION 1: WATER TREATMENT PLANT, DIVISION 2: WELL HOUSES.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-373, p. 373, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for November 23 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CONTRACT 3 SOUTH PLANT IMPROVEMENTS, WASTEWATER
TREATMENT AND COLLECTION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-374, p. 374, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
for December 7 ON INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE LONGFELLOW-
TWAIN PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMER 23 ON IOWA CITY'S CONSOLIDATED
PLAN FOR 2001-2006 (A.K.A. CITY STEPS). SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR DECEMBER 7 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3,
ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES" OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY
ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 14-3B-5 ENTITLED "PROJECT SPECIFIC TAP-
ON FEE FOR THE NORTHWEST SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, PHASE I1."
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 7 ON AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES" OF THE
CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 14-3B-
6 ENTITLED "PROJECT SPECIFIC TAP-ON FEE FOR THE SOUTH SYCAMORE
SANITARY TRUNK SEWER PROJECT." SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
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DECEMBER 7 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3,
ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES" OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY
ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 14-3B-7 ENTITLED "PROJECT SPECIFIC TAP-
ON FEE FOR THE 1996 HIGHLANDER LIFT STATION, FORCE MAIN AND
TRUNK SEWER PROJECT." SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 7
ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "CITY
UTILITIES" OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY ADOPTING A
NEW SECTION 14-3B-8 ENTITLED "PROJECT SPECIFIC TAP-ON FEE FOR
THE SCOTT BOULEVALRD TRUNK SEWER PROJECT."
Correspondence: Ellen Sweet regarding Iowa City weed law. Jim and
Amy Cramer regarding deer. Jamie U Achrazoglou regarding traffic [response
from City Manager included]. Bud and Betty Louis regarding driveway.
Laurence Fuortes regarding Englert Theater. Warren Tunwall regarding Englert
Theater. Judy Miner regarding Englert Theater. Mr. and Mrs. Ferman Milster
regarding safety concern at Mormon Trek and Cameron Way.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Bud Louis, 500 Foster Rd., appeared regarding reconsideration of the closing
of his driveway which was part of a signed conditional zoning agreement. Staff will
follow-up. Dennis Keitel, stated that Troop #218 Boy Scouts were attending the
City Council meeting working on their community and citizenship merit badge.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 99-3908, Bk. 42,
p. 42, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, "ZONING", ARTICLE M,
ENTITLED "ACCESSORY USES" AND "BUILDINGS", AND ARTICLE V, ENTITLED
"MINOR MODIFICATIONS PROCEDURES", TO AMEND THE CONDITIONS
RELATED TO HOME OCCUPATION USES, AND TO ALLOW ONE-RESIDENT
EMPLOYEE FOR A HOME OCCUPATION USE. 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. 99-3909, Bk.
42, p. 43, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING,"
ARTCILE B, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS," ARTICLE E, ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL AND
BUSINESS ZONES," AND ARTICLE H, ENTITLED "INDUSTRIAL ZONES" TO
ALLOW UTILITY SUBSTATION FACILITIES IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
ZONES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to defer indefinitely a resolution
approving the final plat of Galway Hills Subdivision, Part Six, a 4.82-acre, 13-lot
residential subdivision located west of Melrose Avenue at the end of Kearney Lane.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-375, Bk.
122, p. 375, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PART XVII, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer the following
resolutions to November 23: 6e. a resolution approving a final plat of Windsor
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Ridge, Part Ten; 6f. a resolution approving a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part
Eleven; 6g. a resolution approving a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Twelve; 6h. a
resolution approving a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Thirteen; 6i. a resolution
approving a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Fourteen. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-376, Bk.
122, p. 376, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR TO THE COURT-LINN
PROJECT AT 338-398 LINN STREET (Kroeger). Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-377, Bk. 122,
p. 377, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR TO THE QUIZNO'S PROJECT
IN OLD CAPITOL MALL AT THE CLINTON AND COLLEGE STREET ENTRANCE. City
Architect Schoenfelder present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-378, Bk.
122, p. 378, APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND OLIN U LLOYD FOR A 20.78 ACRE PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE
TO BE USED BY THE CITY AS A PUBLIC WORK SITE AND A .10 ACRE PARCEL
OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ALL ADJACENT TO GILBERT STREET AND SOUTH OF
NAPOLEON PARK. 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. 99-379, Bk.
122, p. 379, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE INDEMNITY
AGREEMENTS FOR POLICE AND FIRE TRAINING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
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. 99-380, Bk. 122,
p. 380, RESCINDING THE 1997 COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE SUBSTANCE
ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR DRUGS AND ALCOHOL AND ESTABLISHING
A NEW COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION
PROGRAM. 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. 99-381, Bk.
122, p. 381, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY DELETING ONE HOUSING REHAB
OFFICER POSITION AND ADDING ONE HOUSING REHAB SPECIALIST POSITION.
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. 99-382, Bk. 122,
p. 382, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION ($30,000 to Lester
and Mary Frances Kempf Trust). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Bd. of Appeals - one
vacancy to fill a five-year term for a Building Design Professional ending December
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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. - three vacancies to fill three-year
terms ending January 1, 2003. P&R Comm. - two vacancies to fill four-year terms
ending January 1, 2004. Appointments will be made November 23.
Council Member Champion stated her concern with an article in the Press-
Citizen and comments made by John Zalenski on safety issues on the north side,
and requested a police report of activity in the area. Majority of Council agreed.
Norton noted other aspects such as parking and building conversions that might
also be reviewed.
Council Member Kubby reminded citizens of the Environmental Advocates
membership meeting November 11; Iowa Women's Foundation Annual Awards
luncheon on November 12; Silent Auction fundraiser for public access television on
November 13; Board of Supervisors living wage discussion on November 22.
Council Member Thornberry thanked everyone for cards and letters send to
him.
Council Member Vanderhoef thanked everyone who worked on election
campaigns and voted in the recent election; noted State Legislative Day/City Hall
Day would be held November 10; requested consideration of applying for CDBG
funds for the Senior Center skywalk. Majority of Council directed staff to schedule
the Senior Center skywalk for an upcoming work session.
Council Member Norton reminded citizens of two neighborhood planning
workshops on the north district neighborhood plan November 10 and November 17;
Veteran's Day celebration November 10 at the Senior Center; and requested
information on the skateboard meeting held on October 27 at ScanIon Gym and the
cable office being moved to the new parking facility.
Mayor Lehman noted the Veterans Day Banquet on November 11; stated the
contract with White Buffalo had been signed and enforcement of the deer
population in accordance with the Deer Management Plan would begin soon;
encouraged Council attendance at City Hall Day on November 10; and reminded
Council of the joint meeting with the Library Board on November 15.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 7:50 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/12/99
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.
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 and seconded that the
following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council
Actions for the special meetings of
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, 1100 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 Blvd. Class
B Wine Permit for QuikTrip #548, 955
Mormon Trek Blvd. Class B Beer
Permit for Duds 'n Suds, 5 Sturgis Dr.
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Setting Public Hearings: RES.
99-348, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
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 ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 99-349,
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,
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 210 Y2
SOUTH CLINTON STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-351,
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 212 Y2
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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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.
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Washington Street. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from ARTS Iowa City.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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 and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
Zoning, to amend the provisions relating to
home occupations, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
Zoning, to allow public utilities in commercial
and industrial zones, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
99-3903, 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.
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,
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 and seconded to adopt RES.
99-352, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO
PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR
THE IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-353, APPROVING THE AMENDED NEAR
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SOUTHSIDE COMMERCIAL URBAN
REVITALIZATION PLAN.
Moved and seconded 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.
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 second vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded 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, 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
voted on for final passage at this time. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved
and seconded that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
99-3905, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-354, PROVIDING FOR COOPERATION
WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL UNITS IN
THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF THE
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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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-355, 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.
Moved and seconded to appoint
Kathleen Janz, 328 Reno St., to the
Riverfront and Natural Areas Cornre. to fill an
unexpired term ending September 1, 2000.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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 Cornre. - 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:55
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of
Council Activities is on file in the Office of
the City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K.oKarr,
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/19/99
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 October 25 as
"Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery
Day," Sparky from the Iowa City Fire
Department accepted.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding
Student Citizenship Awards to Shimek
Elementary students: Bryant Robertson, Solon
Christensen-Szalanski, and AnnaBeth
McNabb,
Moved and seconded that the
following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as amended:
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Animal Control
Advisory Bd. - August 26. Historic
Preservation Cornre. - August 12.
P&R Cornre. - September 8. P&Z
Comm. - October 7.
Permit Motions and
Resolutions as Recommended by the
City Clerk: Class C Liquor Permit for
the Que Bar, 211 Iowa Ave. Class R
Beer Permit for Godfather's Pizza, 531
Hwy 1 West. Class C Beer Permit for
DeliMart #1,525 Hwy 1 West. Class
C Liquor License for The Pressbox,
1920 Keokuk St. RES. 99-356, ISSUE
CIGARETTE PERMIT, RES. 99-357,
ISSUE DANCING PERMITS.
Motions: Accept abstract for
the Iowa City Primary Election held
October 5, 1999.
Resolutions: RES. 99-358,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
WOOLF AVENUE BRIDGE
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. RES.
99-359, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM
SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR GREEN
MOUNTAIN MEADOW, AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC
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IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE.
Correspondence: Mark and
Christine Russell regarding crosswalk
on Friendship Street. Robert Burns
(Iowa City IHA II Senior Housing
Limited Partnership) regarding
proposed Lot 53 Walden Hills Urban
Revitalization Plan. Steve Grismore
regarding Jazz Festival. JCCOG
Traffic Engineering Planner: Additional
Two-Hour Parking Meter on the 200
Block of North Clinton Street;
Addition of One 10-Hour Parking
Meter on the 100 Block of E Market
Street; Modifisation of Loading Zone
on W. Prentiss Street.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Gary Sanders, appeared encouraging
Council to form a citizen committee to look
into liquor license issues in the downtown
area. The Mayor stated Counsil has agreed to
schedule the matter for discussion at their
November 8 work session. Steve Kanner,
2315 E. Washington, asknowledged City
Atty. Dilkes in participating in the Run For
The Schools; and concerning Council's
discussion of the transportation center, stated
his desire to not include more parking spaces
into it and encourage alternate means of
transportation and explore a bigger financial
commitment from Greyhound to utilize the
space.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
Zoning, to amend the provisions relating to
home occupations, be given second vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
Zoning, to allow public utilities in commercial
and industrial zones, be given second vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-360, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
PLAT OF WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES - PART
THREE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Iowa City Water Facility
Improvements, Division I: Water Treatment
Plant, Division 2: Well Houses.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-361, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY WATER
FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, DIVISION 1:
WATER TREATMENT PLANT, DIVISION 2:
WELL HOUSES, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF
BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING
TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved and seconded that the 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 the
ORD. 99-3906, 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 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 and
seconded that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
99-3907, AMENDING TITLE 14, ENTITLED
"UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE," CHAPTER
3, ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE B,
ENTITLED "PROJECT SPECIFIC TAP-ON
FEES" TO REQUIRE PUBLIC NOTICE AND
HEARING AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW
AND TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT
THAT NOTICE BE SENT BY ORDINARY MAIL
TO OWNERS OF RECORD OF REAL
PROPERTY WITHIN THE BENEFITED AREA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-362, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, AND A SIDE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVERPASS PROJECT
[STP-U-3715(14)- -70-52].
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-363, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE
EXTERIOR TO THE WHITEWAY 2000
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PROJECT AT 210/212 S. CLINTON STREET.
Neumann Mortson architect Tim Schroeder
present for discussion.
The Mayor noted the previously-
announced 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 Cornre. - three vacancies to fill
three-year terms ending January 1, 2003.
P&R Comm. - two vacancies to fill four-year
terms ending January 1, 2004. Appointments
will be made November 23.
Moved and seconded to appoint
Sandra Hudson, 782 Westside Dr., to the
Public Art Advisory Cornre. to fill an
unexpired term in addition to a three-year tern
ending January 1, 2003. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Mark Ginsberg.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:10
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of
Council Activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Submitted~r publications - 10/27/9
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
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, O'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; lam 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
Blvd. 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 ON 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 210~ 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 212'~ 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
Vande. r. hoef; 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 ~o 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
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 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
Comm. - 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.
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, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 19, 1999
=~,! :, :'Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins,
Helling;. Dilk_es, Karr, Franklin, Schmadeke, Moreno, Fosse, Schoenfelder. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 99-101, Both Sides.
_ The Mayor proclaimed October 25 as "Change Your Clock, Change Your
Battery Day," Sparky from the Iowa City Fire Department accepted.
;_, The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Shimek
'Elementary students: Bryant Robertson, Solon Christensen-Szalanski, and AnnaBeth
McNabb,
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Bd. -
- ;August 26.-Historic Preservation Comm. - August 12. P&R Comm. -
September 8. P&Z Comm. - October 7.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
C|ass C Liquor Permit for the Que Bar, 211 Iowa Ave. Class B Beer Permit
for Godfather's Pizza, 531 Hwy 1 West. Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart #1,
525 Hwy 1 West. Class C Liquor License for The Pressbox, 1920 Keokuk St.
RES. 99-356, Bk. 122, p. 356, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT. RES. 99-357,
Bk. 122, p. 357, ISSUE DANCING PERMITS.
Motions: Accept abstract for the Iowa City Primary Election held
October 5, 1999.
Resolutions, Bk. 122: RES. 99-358, p. 358, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE WOOLF AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. RES. 99-
359, p. 359, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM
SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR GREEN
MOUNTAIN MEADOW, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. '
Correspondence: Mark and Christine Russell regarding crosswalk on
Friendship Street. Robert Burns (Iowa City IHA II Senior Housing Limited
Partnership) regarding proposed Lot 53 Walden Hills Urban Revitalization Plan
[response from City Manager included]. Steve Grismore regarding Jazz
Festival [cover memo from staff and letter from Jaycees regarding
complementary event included]. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
Additional Two-Hour Parking Meter on the 200 Block of North Clinton Street;
Addition of One 1 O-Hour Parking Meter on the 1 O0 Block of E Market Street;
Modification of Loading Zone on W. Prentiss Street.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Gary Sanders, appeared encouraging Council to form a citizen committee to
look into liquor license issues in the downtown area. The Mayor stated Council has
agreed to schedule the matter for discussion at their November 8 work session.
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Steve Kanner, 2315 E. Washington, acknowledged City Atty. Dilkes in participating
in the Run For The Schools; and concerning Council's discussion of the
transportation center, stated his desire to not include more parking spaces into it
and encourage alternate means of transportation and explore a bigger financial
commitment from Greyhound to utilize the space.
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 second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow public utilities in commercial and industrial
zones, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried
· ' -Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-360, Bk.
122, p. 360, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES -
PART THREE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Water
Facility Improvements, Division I: Water Treatment Plant, Division 2: Well Houses.
Water Division Supt. Moreno shared background of the project and work yet to be
completed. PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-361, Bk. 122,
p. 361, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY WATER
FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, DIVISION 1: WATER TREATMENT PLANT, DIVISION
2: WELL HOUSES, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY
EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS,
AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived and that ORD. 99-3906, Bk. 42, p. 40,
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 (Council Members - $5,694.78, Mayor $6,694.78), 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
Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt ORD. 99-3907, Bk.
42, p. 41, AMENDING TITLE 14, ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE,"
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CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES," ARTICLE B, ENTITLED "PROJECT
SPECIFIC TAP-ON FEES" TO REQUIRE PUBLIC NOTICE AND HEARING AS
_~REQU'IRED BY STATE LAW AND TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT
"'NOTICE *BE SENT BY ORDINARY MAIL TO OWNERS OF RECORD OF REAL
PROPERTY WITHIN THE BENEFITED AREA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present, The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-362, Bk. 122,
p. 362, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND A SIDE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE HIGHWAY 6 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVERPASS PROJECT [STP-U-3715(14)o -
70-52]. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-363, Bk,
122, p. 363, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR TO THE WHITEWAY
2000 PROJECT AT 210/212 S. CLINTON STREET. Architect/Energy Coordinator
Schoenfelder and Neumann Monson architect Tim Schroeder present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced 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. - three vacancies to fill three-year
terms ending January 1, 2003. P&R Comm. - two vacancies to fill four-year terms
ending January 1, 2004. Appointments will be made November 23.
Moved by I(ubby, seconded by Champion, to appoint Sandra Hudson, 7EI2
Westside Dr., to the Public Art Advisory Comm. to fill an unexpired term in addition
to a three-year tern ending January 1, 2003. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded
by Norton, to accept correspondence from Mark Ginsberg. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Norton reported he would be attending a county trails
meeting on October 25th; reminded citizens of the Human Rights Breakfast
scheduled October 28th; noted the first public meeting on a permanent skateboard
park on October 27t"; and explained the downtown fountain was closed for minor
repairs and would be working properly in the spring.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted her disappointment with the dissolution of
the Council on Disability Rights and Education and encouraged their input on future
issues; and announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has
presented the Iowa City Housing Authority the Certificate of Excellence in
Management Operations and congratulated Housing Administrator Grosvenor,
Public Housing Coordinator Briggs, and Maintenance Worker Shaver on their efforts.
Council Activities
October 19, 1999
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Council Member '-Thornberry thanked the runners and volunteers who
participated in the Iowa City Road Race/Run for the Schools; reminded citizens of
the free Halloween Parade on' Octobe~ 29thi~'no{e~l,.Trick or Treat night was set for
Sunday, October 31 =; and early voting for the City Council November 2 election
begins October 29th.
-;-COuncil. Member O'Donnell encouraged citizens to vote in the upcoming
election.
Council Member Champion echoed 'comments made to encourage voter
participation.
Council Member Kubby requested a time frame for installation of the
downtown kiosks; alerted citizens to a new 'City program "Combo Program" which
helps low and moderate income households coordinate the purchase of a home
with rehab needs; noted the School of Social Work sponsoring activities for the
Mexican holiday "Day of the Dead".
Council Member Vanderhoef stated the city has had some difficulties with
delivery of the trucks to be used for the pick up of mixed paper and magazines and
that the City would let citizens know when the program would be started.
Mayor Lehman noted the tremendous effort involved in the Iowa City Road
Races; stated he had received a phone call from the Iowa League of Cities with
concerns about the decision on taxing condominiums and he would be going to Des
Moines October 27th to discuss the matter further; reminded Council of the joint
meeting with Coralville and Johnson County to discuss the rural development
initiative on October 21't; stated he and the City Manager would be attending the
Mayor's summit in Bettendorf on October 28~h; noted Karen Kubby and Joe
Bolkcom's anniversary on October 22"u and Charlene and Dean Thornberry's on
October 24.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 8:10 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk