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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 7, 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, Grosvenor, Fosse, Schmadeke, Matthews, Franklin, Craig,
Nasby, Fowler, Schoenfelder. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 99-113 & 99-
114, Both Sides.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Grant
Wood Elementary students: Elissa Allen-Holbrook; Cissy Huang; Matt Noel; David
Ray.
The Mayor proclaimed Ellen Buchanan Day - December 15, Ellen Buchanan
accepted.
The Mayor reported that Iowa City had been awarded the 21st Century
Aviation Expo Fly Iowa Convention in 2001. Airport Commission Chair Mascari
present for discussion. The Mayor noted outgoing Council Members Karen Kubby,
Dee Norton, and Dean Thornberry.
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
November 23, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. -
October 14, November 8. Housing and Community Development Comm. -
October 21. Bd. of Adjustment - November 3. Bd. of Appeals - June 7.
Public Art Advisory Comm. - November 4. Library Bd. of Trustees - October
20, October 28. P&Z Comm. - November 18.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Class C Liquor License for Mabel's Bardello & Eatery, 1578 First Ave. S.
Class C Liquor License for Gringo's, 115 E. College St. Class C Liquor
License for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's,
330 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Jimmy's Brick Oven Caf~,
749 Mormon Trek Blvd. Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy's Brick Oven Caf~,
749 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class C Liquor License for New Yen Ching
Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum St. Class C Liquor License for Carlos Q'Kelly's
Mexican Caf~, 1411 S. Waterfront. Class C Beer Permit for Petro N
Provisions, 2 Escort Lane. RES. 99-398, Bk. 122, p. 398, ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-399, Bk. 122, p. 399, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for January 4 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME
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OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING
AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION. RES. 99-400, Bk. 122, p. 400, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
for January 18 ON PLANS SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY
LANDFILL RECYCLING PROJECT, PHASE 2, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-401,
Bk. 122, p. 401, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for January 18 ON PLANS
PECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL GAS COLLECTION SYSTEM
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. 99-402, Bk. 122, p. 402, SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING for January 18 ON INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH A
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS
FOR THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL STORMWATER AND
GREENSPACE PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE
DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 122: RES. 99-403, p. 403, PROVIDING NOTICE
THAT AT LEAST NINETY-FIVE PERCENT (95%) OF THE WORK UNDER THE
CONTRACT FOR THE WILLOW CREEK INTERCEPTOR AND LATERAL
SEWERS PROJECT HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND THAT THE CITY INTENDS
TO RELEASE FUNDS RETAINED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 573, CODE OF
IOWA. RES. 99-404, p. 404, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MORMON TREK
VILLAGE, PHASE IV. RES. 99-405, p. 405, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR HOLLYWOOD MANOR - PART 6, AND
DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
UgE. REg. 99-408, p. 406, ACCBPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR GALWAY HILLS - PART THREE AND A PORTION OF
THE FUTURE PART FOUR, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN
FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 99-407, Bk. 122, p. 407,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WESTMINSTER SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Correspondence: Senator Charles Grassley regarding Intermodal
Transportation Facility. Margaret Wieting (JC Historical Society) regarding
funding. Patricia Van Rollins regarding living in vehicles. Cathy Weingeist
(DTA) - funding for holiday lights. Jonathan Jordahl (JC Board of
Supervisors) regarding Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Board of
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Adjustment appointments. Arlene Heck (AT&T) regarding rate increase.
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding: designation of fourteen (14)
parallel parking spaces on the east side of the 10 block of North Dubuque
Street. Correspondence regarding underage drinking from: Karen Scoville,
Kathy Okerberg, Connie Boyer. Correspondence regarding Hickory Hill Park
and Oakland Cemetery from: Lutgendorf family, Sue Fuortes, Nancy Hindes,
Dan Campion, Judy Miner.
Millie Flynn and Lawrence See, 320 E. Washington, appeared regarding noise at
and around Gabe's bar. Council directed staff to provide information on the noise
complaints in the area. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Tom Carsner, Friends of Hickory Hill Park, thanked Council for consideration
of a resolution dedicating additional parkland, and urged the dedication of 36 acres
adjoining Hickory Hill Park at their January 18 meeting. Terri Miller Chait, updated
Council on the skywalk committee. Florence Boos, 1427 Davenport Street,
appeared re the Deer Management Plan. Daryl Woodson, Englert Theatre Coalition,
updated Council on the possible purchase of the Englert and City support. Steven
Kanner announced there were still tickets available for the Women's Resource and
Action Center tribute to Karen Kubby on December 9. Jim Throgmorton, 715 N.
Linn, supported comments made earlier by Tom Carsner regarding Hickory Hill Park;
hoped the City could work with the Englert Theatre Coalition; and thanked outgoing
Council Members Kubby, Norton, and Thornberry.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for January
18 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Multi-Family
Residential (RM-12) and Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to
Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-12/11.79 acres) and (OPDH-8/1.47
acres) and approving a preliminary Planned Development Housing Overlay Plan for
Windsor Ridge, Part 15, a proposed 98-unit residential development located north
of Court Street at its eastern terminus. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for
January 18 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density
Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay - Low Density
Residential (OSA-5) and approving a preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan
for three four-unit buildings on a 2.72 acre property located north of Rohret Road,
west of Highway 218. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
January 18 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Planned High
Density Multi-Family Residential (PRM) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-PRM) and
approving a preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan for approximately .28
acres located at 522 S. Dubuque Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-408, Bk.
122, p. 408, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART TEN, 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 Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-409, Bk. 122,
p. 409, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART ELEVEN, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-410, Bk.
122, p. 410, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART TWELVE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-411, Bk.
122, p. 411, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART THIRTEEN,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-412, Bk.
122, p. 412, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART FOURTEEN,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-41 3, Bk.
122, p. 413, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF WESTCOTT
HEIGHTS PART TWO, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. 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. 99-414, Bk.
122, p. 414, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES PART THREE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. City Atty. Dilkes and PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on 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." PW Director Schmadeke presented information on the four
sewer projects. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held 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." No one appeared.
A public hearing was held 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." No one appeared.
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A public hearing was held 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 Boulevard
Trunk Sewer Project." No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on a resolution declaring the City's intent to
continue with and authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the Longfellow-
Twain Pedestrian Tunnel Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-415, Bk. 122, p.
415, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH AND AUTHORIZING
THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE LONGFELLOW-TWAIN
PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2000 Parking
Ramp Maintenance and Repair Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-416, Bk.
122, p. 416, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000 PARKING RAMP
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TQ PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. Parking & Transit Director Fowler present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Capitol Street
Parking Ramp Lighting Improvements. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-417, Bk.
122, p. 41 7, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPITOL STREET
PARKING RAMP LIGHTING 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. Parking & Transit Director Fowler present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of one-half
of a ten foot wide vacated portion of the Washington Street right-of-way located
portion of the Washington Street right-of-way located between 1033 (Lot 7, Koser
Brothers Subdivision) and 1025 Washington Street to James and Christine Waiters.
No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-418, Bk. 122,
p. 418, AUTHORIZING CONVEYENCE OF ONE HALF OF A TEN FOOT WIDE
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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. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 2660 Indigo Court. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-419, Bk.
122, p. 419, AUTHORIZING CONVEYENCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 2660 INDIGO COURT TO THE TENANT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 99-420, Bk. 122,
p. 420, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF A SINGLE FAMILY LOT UNDER THE
AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 5, entitled "Miscellaneous Offenses,"
of the City Code to add a new section prohibiting the use of vehicles for lodging on
public streets, rights-of-way, parking lots, or other public property within the City
of Iowa City, be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The following individuals appeared: Amanda Coyne,
Hawkeye Chapter of Iowa Civil Liberties Union; Jim Waiters, 1033 Washington St.;
Steve Kanner; John Shaw, 437 S. Summit; and Sally Murray. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman,
Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Champion, Kubby. Absent:
None.
Moved by Thornberry, 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. 99-3910, Bk. 42, p. 44,
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 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 Thornberry,
seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be adopted at this time. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, 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. 99-3911, Bk. 42, p. 45,
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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 adopted at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the
ordinance be adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-421, Bk.
122, p. 421, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR AWNING TO THE
COLLEGE STREET BILLIARDS CLUB & DELl AT 114-116 E. COLLEGE STREET.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-422, Bk.
122, p. 422, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE TO THE
BOOK MARKET IN THE OLD CAPITOL MALL. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman,
Norton, O'Donnell. Nays: Kubby, Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-423, Bk.
122, p. 423, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE TO THE
SHERATON HOTEL AT 210 DUBUQUE STREET, with the letters reduced to four
foot. Arch/Energy Coordinator Schoenfelder present for discussion. Charlie Novel,
Sanlyn & Associates, appeared. After discussion, Council agreed to approve the
sign with the letters reduced to four feet. Original motion was amended to reflect
the four foot letters. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion,
Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell. Nays: Kubby.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-424, Bk.
122, p. 424, APPROVING THE EXTERIOR DESIGN AND AWNING TO THE
BROTHERS BAR & GRILL AT 125 S. DUBUQUE STREET. 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. 99-425, Bk.
122, p. 425, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA
CITY WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, DIVISION 1: WATER TREATMENT
PLANT, DIVISION 2: WELL HOUSES to Knutson Construction Services for
$25,875,200. PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Emmett Wilson and
Richard Struve, US Filter Controls System, appeared. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-426, Bk.
122, p. 426, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN, KNOWN AS CITY
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STEPS, FOR 2001-2006, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID
PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER
AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED
PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-427, Bk. 122,
p. 427, INTENT TO CONVEY A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 3, RUNDELL
ADDITION, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 2,995 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GRANT STREET AND COURT STREET, TO
ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS WILLIAM G. FLANAGAN AND ELIZABETH ROSE,
AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR JANUARY 18,
2000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-428, Bk.
122, p. 428, APPROVING A CONSENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER BETWEEN THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY.
David Riley, Environmental Advocates, appeared. Asst. City Atty. Matthews
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. 99-429, Bk.
122, p. 429, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE LIBRARY BY
DELETING ONE LIBRARY ASSISTANT I POSITION AND ADDING ONE LIBRARY
WEB SPECIALIST POSITION AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY
ADDING THE POSITION OF LIBRARY WEB SPECIALIST. 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. 99-430, Bk. 122,
p. 430, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION (Margaret Vaughan -
$47,500). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor announced the vacancy on the Public Art Advisory Committee for
a community representative to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002. This
appointment will be made January 18.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to appoint Douglas DuCharme,
105 N. Westminster, to the Bd. of Appeals to fill a five-year term ending December
31, 2004, for a Building Design Professional. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Kubby abstaining.
Council Member Kubby thanked the citizens for affording her the challenge to
serve on Council, and encouraged new Council Members to stay involved in the
community.
Council Member Champion stated she would miss all outgoing Members.
Council Member O'Donnell stated he admired each outgoing Member and he
would miss them all; asked Council to address the issue of dogs running loose in
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Hickory Hill Park; and noted the heritage of Oakland Cemetery and endorsed the
compromise to dedicate 30 acres adjoining Hickory Hill for parkland and leave the
other area for cemetery.
Council Member Thornberry thanked the voting public for their support.
Council Member Vanderhoef wished outgoing Members good luck.
Council Member Norton encouraged people to ride the Willow Creek Trail;
asked Council to consider options to underage drinking; and challenged new Council
to remain focused on solving problems and maintaining a spirit of civility.
Mayor Lehman stated he would like to make two appointments to the Iowa
Earth 2000 Committee by December 15, noting he had asked outgoing Council
Member Norton to consider one appointment; stated his interest in aggressively
ticketing people who run stop signs; and wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn the special meeting
9:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
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Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/23/99
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.
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 and seconded 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) a 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 Cornre. - October
14. Human Rights Cornre. - October
26. P&Z Comm. - November 4. PCRB
November 9. Riverfront & Natural
Areas Comm. - August 18. Sr. Center
Comm. 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
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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 913,512,480.99
FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1
THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 1999, AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE
DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT.
Resolutions: RES. 99-383,
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, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE 1999 ASPHALT RESURFACING
PROJECT. RES. 99-385,
ESTABLISHING TIME AND PLACE OF
FORMAL MEETINGS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Setting Public Hearings: RES.
99-386, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
2000 PARKING RAMP MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR PROJECT, DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99~387,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING 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
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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. 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 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. 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
EIliott, 1108 Dover St., urged Council to
consider branch libraries.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-388, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
PLAT OF HOLLYWOOD MANOR, PARTS 7
AND 8, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded 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.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construstion of Contract 3 - South Plant
Improvements, Wastewater Treatment and
Collestion Facility Improvements Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-389, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACT 3 - SOUTH
PLANT IMPROVEMENTS, WASTEWATER
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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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-390, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-391, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2660 INDIGO
COURT TO THE TENANT AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 7, 1999.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-392, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-393, AUTHORIZING THE AIRPORT
COMMISSION TO PROCEED WITH
CONSTRUCTION OF A 52' X 230' AIRCRAFT
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HANGAR BUILDING AT THE IOWA CITY
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-394, DIRECTING SALE OF 811,350,000
PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS.
Moved and seconded to accept the
form of tax exemption certificate pertaining to
the $11,350,000 Parking Revenue Bonds.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and sesonded to accept the
form of continuing disclosure certificate
pertaining to the $11,350,000 Parking
Revenue Bonds. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-395, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-396, DIRECTING SALE OF 81,650,000
TAXABLE PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE
NOTES.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
99-397, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
81,650,000 TAXABLE PARKING REVENUE
BOND ANTICIPATION PROJECT NOTES.
Moved and seconded 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 Cornre. 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
Cornre. 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
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ending December 31, 2002. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 8:25 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 the Finance
Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
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: Arkins, 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 O'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
Comm. - November 4. PCRB - November 9. Riverfront & Natural Areas
Comm. - August 18. Sr. Center Comm. - 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 91 3,512,480.99 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 $305,430. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton, O'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 911,350,000 PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE
BONDS. City Manager Arkins 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, O'Donnell, Champion.
Nays: Kubby. Absent: Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept the form of-tax
exemption certificate pertaining to the 911,350,000 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 911,350,000 Parking Revenue Bonds. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/1, with Kubby voting "nay," Thornberry,
Vanderhoef absent.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-395, Bk. 122,
p. 395, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE
PAYMENT OF 911,350,000 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, with the 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 ~1,650,000 TAXABLE PARKING SYSTEM REVENUE
NOTES. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/1, with the following division
of roll call vote; Ayes: O'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 91,650,000 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.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk