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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 23, 1999
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell Absent: Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling,
Dilkes, Karr, Schmadeke, Elias, Franklin, Nasby, O'Malley, Grosvenor, O'Neil;
Davidson. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 99-105, Side 2; 99-111, Side 1.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Regina
Elementary: Lauren Beaumont, Jessica Tanner, Emily Temple.
The Mayor proclaimed World AIDS Day - December 1, Laurie Haag and Keri
Althoff accepted; Hateful Acts and Hate Crimes Statement.
Moved by Norton, seconded by (::)'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended and to delete item 4f(1) resolution setting a public hearing for
December 7 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for
construction of the Iowa City Chauncey Swan fountain project:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meetings of
November 8 and November 9, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Appeals - October 4.
Airport Comm. - October 14. Human Rights Comm. - October 26. P&Z
Cornre. - November 4. PCRB November 9. Riverfront & Natural Areas
Cornre. - August 18. Sr. Center Cornre. - October 19. Telecommunications
Comm. - October 18, October 25.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Class C Liquor License for Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Dr. Special Class
C Liquor License for Pagliai's Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St. Refund an
unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for Maxie's, 1920 Keokuk St.
Class C Liquor License for Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St.
Motions: APPROVING ABSTRACT OF ELECTION FOR CITY COUNCIL
ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 2, 1999. APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $13,512,480.99 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1 THROUGH
OCTOBER 31, 1999, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR
SUBJECT TO AUDIT.
Resolutions, Bk. 122: RES. 99-383, p. 383, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE 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
1541 DICKENSON LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 99-384, p. 384,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 1999 ASPHALT RESURFACING
PROJECT. RES. 99-385, p. 385, ESTABLISHING TIME AND PLACE OF
FORMAL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-386, Bk. 122, p. 386, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for December 7 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000
PARKING RAMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECT, DIRECTING THE
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CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
RES. 99-387, Bk. 122, p. 387, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for December
7 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPITOL STREET PARKING RAMP
LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Sonia Ettinger regarding miscellaneous items. Chase
Alter regarding Library expansion. Mildred Flynn regarding downtown. Louise
Rauh regarding support of Arts Iowa City. Beppie Weiss regarding support of
Arts Iowa City. Amy Correia regarding living in a private vehicle. Mark Paca
(Advanced Drainage Systems) regarding dual wall HDPE pipe [City Engineer
response included]. Stanley White (Diamond Dave's) regarding parking.
Jeannie Sowers and Ben Chandran regarding Dodge and Bowery Streets and
preservation of Hickory Hill Park. Children's Hospital of Iowa regarding police
efforts on child passenger safety and seat belt laws. Kathleen Janz regarding
Hickory Hill Park and Oakland Cemetery. Florence and William Boos regarding
deer.
The Mayor noted the item concerning rebidding the Chauncey Swan fountain would
be deleted pending a recommendation from the Public Arts Advisory Committee;
and noted the resolution establishing the new formal Council meetings on the first
and third Tuesday of each month starting January 18. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 5/0, Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
The following individuals appeared regarding the dedication of land for
Hickory Hill Park: Mary Doyle, 217 N. Mt. Vernon Dr., and Corbin Sexton, 1159
Hotz Ave. The Mayor stated the matter has been referred back to the Parks &
Recreation Commission for a recommendation. Council requested markers be
placed designating the 6-8 acres set side for cemetery use and they be notified
when they are in place. Lory Van Allen, 1639 Morningside Dr. (and read a letter
from Florence and William Boos), and Elisah McNeish, 606 Westgate Dr., appeared
regarding the Deer Management Plan. Bob Elliott, 1108 Dover St., urged Council to
consider branch libraries.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-388, Bk.
122, p. 388, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HOLLYWOOD MANOR,
PARTS 7 AND 8, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to defer to December 7 the following
resolutions: 6b. a resolution approving a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Ten; 6c. a
resolution approving a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Eleven; 6c. a resolution
approving a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Twelve; 6d. a resolution approving a
final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Thirteen; 6f. a resolution approving a final plat of
Windsor Ridge, Part Fourteen. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
5/0, Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of Contract 3 - South
Plant Improvements, Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facility Improvements
Project. Public Works Director Schmadeke and Wastewater Supt. Elias presented
information.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-389, Bk. 122,
p. 389, APPROVING 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, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY
TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on Iowa City's Consolidated Plan for 2001-2006
(a.k.a. City Steps). Charles Eastham, 1152 E. Court St., encourage passage of the
Plan and consideration of making money available for start up of day care centers.
Kubby requested a section about profit in the housing market be included, and
noted the need to facilitate different community attitudes about mixed income
neighborhoods. Norton suggested an additional comment regarding reviewing
building code be added. PCD Director Franklin stated staff was in the process of
reviewing proposals from consultants for a development code review.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending
Title 9 of the City Code of Iowa City entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," by
amending Chapter 1 to add Section 4c therein to allow the City Manager or
designee to install or modify traffic control devices for temporary conditions, be
given first vote for consideration. Transportation Planner Davidson present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Thornberry, Vanderhoef
absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 9
of the City Code of Iowa City entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," by amending
Chapter 4, Section 10d(1) therein to establish the length of bus stands, be given
first vote for consideration. Transportation Planner Davidson present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-390, Bk. 122,
p. 390, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND EARTH TECH, INC. OF
WATERLOO, IOWA. Transportation Planner Davidson present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-391, Bk. 122,
p. 391, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2660
INDIGO COURT TO THE TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
DECEMBER 7, 1999. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef absent. Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Kubby, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-392, Bk. 122, p.
392, INTENT TO CONVEY ONE-HALF OF A TEN FOOT WIDE VACATED PORTION
OF THE WASHINGTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED BETWEEN 1033 (LOT
7, KOSER BROTHERS SUBDIVISION) AND 1025 WASHINGTON STREET TO
JAMES AND CHRISTINE WALTERS, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID
CONVEYANCE FOR DECEMBER 7, 1999. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-393, Bk. 122,
p. 393, AUTHORIZING THE AIRPORT COMMISSION TO PROCEED WITH
CONSTRUCTION OF A 52' X 230' AIRCRAFT HANGAR BUILDING AT THE IOWA
CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT to Selzer Werderitsch Construction for 8305,430. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, C)'Donnell, Champion. Nays: Kubby. Absent:
Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-394, Bk.
122, p. 394, DIRECTING SALE OF 811,350,000 PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE
BONDS. City Manager Atkins and Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion
and recommended approval. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, C)'Donnell, Champion.
Nays: Kubby. Absent: Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Moved by Norton, seconded by C)'Donnell, to accept the form of tax
exemption certificate pertaining to the 811,350,000 Parking Revenue Bonds. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/1, with Kubby voting "nay," Thornberry,
Vanderhoef absent.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Norton, to accept the form of continuing
disclosure certificate pertaining to the 811,350,000 Parking Revenue Bonds. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/1, with Kubby voting "nay," Thornberry,
Vanderhoef absent.
Moved by Norton, seconded by C)'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-395, Bk. 122,
p. 395, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE
PAYMENT OF 811,350,000 PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA,
AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, witt~ tl~e following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Norton, O'Donnell, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kubby. Absent: Thornberry
Vanderhoef.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-396, Bk. 122,
p. 396, DIRECTING SALE OF 81,650,000 TAXABLE PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE
NOTES. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division
of roll call vote; Ayes: C)'Donnell, Champion, Lehman, Norton. Nays: Kubby.
Absent: Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Norton, to accept the form of continuing
disclosure certificate pertaining to the 81,650,000 Taxable Parking Revenue Bonds
Anticipation Project Notes. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/1, with Kubby
voting "nay," Thornberry, Vanderhoef absent.
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Moved by Norton, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-397, Bk. 122,
p. 397, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,650,000 TAXABLE PARKING
REVENUE BOND ANTICIPATION PROJECT NOTES. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Champion,
Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell. Nays: Kubby. Absent: Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to appoint Dennis Keitel, 1696
Ridge Road, to the Bd. of Adjustment to fill a five-year term ending January 1,
2005; re-advertise the vacancy on the Bd. of Appeals to fill a five-year term for a
Building Design Professional ending December 31, 2004; re-appoint Jan Warren,
815 N. Johnson, Charles Major, 7 Blue Stem Court, and Mettle Thomopulos, 75
Shagbark Court, to the Human Rights Comm. to fill three-year terms ending
January 1, 2003; re-appoint Allen Stroh, 3023 Cornell and appoint James Moxley,
2040 Waterfront Dr., to the P&R Comm. to fill four-year terms ending January 1,
2004; appoint Charity Rowley, 519 Park Rd. and Lori Benz, 2012 Dunlap Court, to
the Sr. Center Comm. to fill three-year terms ending December 31, 2002. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Norton thanked staff and the railroad for the improvements
made to the railroad crossing at Capitol and S. Clinton Streets; and noted the
vacancy on the Board of Appeals for a building professional.
Council Member O'Donnell reported that the SEATS Advisory Committee will
be conducting a ridership survey November 29-December 13 and encouraged all
riders to complete a survey; and sent best wishes to Council Member Thornberry.
Council Member Kubby acknowledged city employees who donated their
time to help citizens on "Leaf Rake Day"; stated she would be discontinuing her
Thursday afternoon office hours and thanked the Senior Center for allowing her the
use of public space.
Mayor Lehman stated the Council will schedule discussion and indicate a
preference of the two remaining Library expansion proposals at their December 6
work session; thanked the Oakdale security facility for their assistance in hanging
the holiday lights in the downtown; and stated Council policy was not to argue to
individuals appearing under public discussion, but that this did not mean the Council
agreed with everything being said.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn the special meeting
8:25 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Maiian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/8/99
Iowa City City Council, special
meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members
present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent:
None.
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 and adjourned into executive
session.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 6:40 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
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/9/99
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 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 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
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
Cornre. - August 23, October 4; P&R
Comm. - October 13. P&Z Comm. -
October 21. Public Art Advisory
Cornre. - 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, 600N.
Dodge St. Class B Wine Permit for
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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, 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: RES. 99-365,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1999
HIGHWAY TURN LANE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. RES. 99-
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 USE. RES. 99-367,
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, 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, 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, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
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REGARDING A RENTAL
REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 815 IOWA
AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
99-371, 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, 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, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
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,
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
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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 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 L. Achrazoglou regarding
traffic. 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.
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. Dennis Keitel,
stated that Troop//218 Boy Scouts were
attending the City Council meeting working
on their community and citizenship merit
badge.
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Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
99-3908, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
99-3909, 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-375, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
VILLAGE GREEN, PART XVII, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Moved and seconded to defer the
following resolutions to November 23: 6e. a
resolution approving a final plat of Windsor
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-376, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE
EXTERIOR TO THE COURT-LINN PROJECT
AT 338-398 LINN STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-377, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE
EXTERIOR TO THE QUIZNO'S PROJECT IN
OLD CAPITOL MALL AT THE CLINTON AND
COLLEGE STREET ENTRANCE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-378, APPROVING A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND OLIN L. LLOYD FOR A 20.78
ACRE PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE TO BE
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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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-379, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS FOR
POLICE AND FIRE TRAINING ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-380, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-381, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-382, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF
PENDING LITIGATION.
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 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 Cornre. - three vacancies to fill
three-year terms ending January 1, 2003.
P&R Cornre. - two vacancies to fill four-year
terms ending January 1, 2004. Appointments
will be made November 23.
Moved and seconded by adjourn 7:50
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of
Council activities and disbursements is on file
in the office of the City Clerk and Finance
Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's office at 356-5043.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 8, 1999
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman,
Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present:
Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 99-102, Side 1.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, 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, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and adjourned into executive session 6:32 p.m. Council returned to open session 6:38 p.m.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn the special
meeting 6:40 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
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: Ali 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 Cornre. - September 16.-Airport
Cornre. - September 9. Human Rights Cornre. - August 24, September 28.
Telecommunications Cornre. - August 23, October 4; P&R Cornre. - 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 $300 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, 600N. 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 L. 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 L. 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.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk