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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 6, 2005
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
Franklin, Nasby, Boothroy. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-55, Sides 1 & 2.
The Mayor proclaimed: Constitution Week September 11-17, 2005, Shalla Wilson,
Pilgrim Chapter of Daughter's of the American Revolution accepting; National Alcohol and
Drug Addiction Recovery Month September 2005, Dana Figlock, College of Public Health
accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: August 15, Special Council Meeting Official and Complete; August 15,
Regular Council Work Session; August 16, Regular Council Formal Official and
Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of
Adjustment - July 13, 2005; Airport Commission - July 14, 2005; Historic Preservation
Commission - July 14, 2005; Police Citizens Review Board - June 14, 2005; Senior
Center Commission - July 19, 2005; Airport Commission - July 27, 2005; Planning and
Zoning Commission - August 4, 2005; Airport Commission - August 8, 2005; Human
Rights Commission - July 26, 2005; Human Rights Commission - August 17, 2005;
Public Library: July 28, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class B Wine Permit for Prairie Table, Inc., dba Prairie Table, 223 E.
Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for Bowman Ventures, Inc., dba Fitzpatrick's,
310 E. Prentiss St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Takanami, LLC, dba
Takanami, 217 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Cream, LLC, dba Union Bar,
121 E. College St. [Correspondence from Assistant County Attorney Andy Chappell
included]; Special Class C Liquor License for Cottage of Iowa City, Inc., dba
Cottage Bakery & Cafb, 14 S. Linn St.; Class C Beer Permit for L & M Mighty Shop,
Inc., L & M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit for New
Pioneer Cooperative Society dba New Pioneer Co Op Fresh Food Market, 22 S. Van
Buren St.; Class C Beer Permit for FAP Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's, 1310 S. Gilbert
St..; Class C Beer Permit for Hawkeye Oil Company, Scott Blvd. Hawkeye
Convenience Store, 2875 Commerce Dr.; Class C Liquor License for DDTC-OId Cap,
Inc., dba Diamond Dave's, 201 S. Clinton St. Suite 112; Class C Liquor License for
Los Portales Mexican Restaurant, Inc., dba Los Portales, 1402 S. Gilbert St.; RES.
05-283, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT for After Hours dba After Hours, 114 ~ E.
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College St.; RES. 05-284, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT for Cream, LLC, dba Union
Bar, 121 E. College St.
Motion: approve disbursements in the amount of $18,967,933.55 for the period
of July 1 through July 31,2005, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit.
Resolutions: RES. 05-285, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE
DEDICATION OF OUTLOT A, RUPPERT HILLS, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR PUBLIC PARK PURPOSES; RES. 05-286, APPROVING A
CONSENSUAL DUAL AGENCY ADDENDUM TO THE LISTING AGREEMENT FOR
COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE COURT STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER
WITH NAI IOWA REALTY COMMERCIAL; RES. 05-287, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS
REGARDING TWO AGREEMENTS, A MORTGAGE AGREEMENT AND AN
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2105
BROADWAY STREET AND 2651 ROBERTS ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-
288, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 424 NORTH VAN BUREN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-289,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1164 HOTZ AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-290,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 903 IOWA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-291, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1220 VILLAGE
GREEN ROAD #11, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-292, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A SECOND MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 455 N.
FIRST AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-293, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2005; RES. 05-294, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2005
DAVENPORT STREET WATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 05-295,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD EXTENSION -
BOX CULVERT PROJECT; RES. 05-296, APPROVING THE POLICE CHIEF MONEY
PURCHASE RETIREMENT PLAN BENEFIT.
Correspondence: Memorandum from the Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding installing NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the east side
of Miller Avenue, north of Benton Street; Jim Surratt regarding Soaring gas prices; Jim
Surratt regarding Mass Transit; Patrick Arnett regarding Statue in downtown; Tim
Leaven regarding Bus routes; Impact, The Iowa City/Coralville CVB E-Newsletter and
Visitors Guide Information; Gordon Zumwalt regarding two Petitions - Installation of
bus stop, 4 way stop system and crosswalk on Scott Blvd, letter from Pamela Wulf
regarding Crosswalk on Scott Blvd; letter from John Kammermeyer and four
petitions regarding new zoning code designations; Catherine Moore regarding Thank
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you to Iowa City Police Department; letter from Danielle Malatek, Johanna Lucas,
Subha Subramanian, Lauren Levitz, Ashley McBurney regarding Youth Commission
Board; Nate Steele regarding Apartment Recycling Programs; Colleen Schuberth
regarding University of Iowa Ranking in Princeton Review; Jennifer New regarding City
Park Pool; Elizabeth Aubrey, M. Dewey and Susan McGuire, Jean Gibson, Sheila
Creth, Judy McPartland, Dave Collins regarding Hurricane refugees; Shelley Stout
regarding Homecoming Parade; Ellen Lewin, Liz Goodman regarding Noise/First
Avenue Club; Bruce Clark regarding Habitat Recycle and Restore Center.
Gordon Zumwalt, 1010 Scott Park Dr., appeared regarding installation of bus stop and
crosswalk at Scott Blvd.; staff will respond. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
City Manager Atkins updated Council on coordinated efforts on the part of the ten
largest Iowa cities, facilitated by Governor Vilsack, to provide assistance to Hurricane Katrina
victims. Walter Helms, 330 Beldon Ave., appeared on behalf of Citizens for Public Power.
Danielle Malatek, Subha Subramanian, and Johanna Lucas requested Council consideration
of a Youth Advisory Board; Council requested the matter be added to the October $ Board
and Commission discussion. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to accept
correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Mark Kresowik, President of the Student Government, endorsed the
concept of a Youth Advisory Board, and invited Council Members to attend the Town-Gown
Social on Friday, October 21, from 7-10PM in the Sheraton Hotel Ballroom. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Peter Lagios appeared regarding
PATV issues.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 92 acres from Interim Development Residential (ID-RS) Zone to Low Density
Single Family - Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-5) Zone for property located west of Kennedy
Parkway and east of Camp Cardinal Road (REZ03-00019/Cardinal Ridge), be given second
vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance conditionally
rezoning approximately 2.19 acres from Intensive Commercial (C1-1) Zone and Medium
Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for
property located between North Dodge Street and Dodge Street Court, east of Conklin Lane
(REZ05-00003), be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion'carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, that ORD. 05-4175, REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 3.16 ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS) ZONE TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-5) ZONE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF HIGHWAY 218 AND SOUTH OF MELROSE AVENUE
(Galway Hills, Part 4), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 05-297, APPROVING
THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION, PART IV, IOWA CITY,
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IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-298, APPROVING
FINAL PLAT OF MWD DAVIS ADDITION, A PORTION OF WHICH INCLUDES A
RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 13-17 OF RH DAVIS SUBDIVISION, AND A PORTION OF
OLDE OAK LANE IN RH DAVIS SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-299, APPROVING
FINAL PLAT OF OLDE TOWNE VILLAGE, 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 resolution authorizing conveyance of a 5,941 square foot
parcel of property to adjacent property owners John H. Roffman and Joellen S. Roffman. No
one appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-300, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A 5,941 SQUARE FOOT PARCEL OF PROPERTY TO ADJACENT
PROPERTY OWNERS JOHN H. ROFFMAN AND JOELLEN S. ROFFMAN. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost of the construction of a duplex home under the Affordable
Dream Home Opportunities Program, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each
bid, directing the City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for
receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-301, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST OF THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A DUPLEX HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME
OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, 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. 05-4176, AMENDING SECTION 1-9-3B OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF IOWA CITY, AND AMENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS
IN IOWA CITY TO REFLECT VARIOUS BOUNDARY CHANGES TO THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF IOWA CITY 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 Champion, 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 Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 05-4177, AMENDING TITLE 9,
ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "RULES OF THE
ROAD," SECTION 6, ENTITLED SPEED RESTRICTIONS," SUBSECTION B, ENTITLED
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"EXCEPTIONS" TO ESTABLISH THE SPEED LIMIT ON COURT STREET EAST OF ITS
INTERSECTION WITH LINDEMANN DRIVE, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, 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. 05-4178, AMENDING TITLE 3, ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION
AND FEES" CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS,
FINE AND PENALTIES," SECTION 8, ENTITLED "PARKING VIOLATIONS," TITLE 9,
ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "PARKING
REGULATIONS," SECTION 10, ENTITLED "PARKING FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING"
AND SECTION 14, ENTITLED "ENFORCEMENT," AND ADDING NEW SECTION 15
ENTITLED "LIBRARY PARKING" TO INCREASE AVAILABILITY OF PARKING FOR
LIBRARY PATRONS, TO ESTABLISH FINES FOR LIBRARY PARKING VIOLATIONS, AND
TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASED ENFORCEMENT OF LOADING ZONE VIOLATIONS, 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 Wilburn, seconded by
Bailey, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion. Nays: Elliott. Absent: None.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, 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. 05-4179, AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "RULES OF THE ROAD," SECTION 6, ENTITLED
SPEED RESTRICTIONS," SUBSECTION B, ENTITLED "EXCEPTIONS" TO ESTABLISH
THE SPEED LIMIT ON SOCCER PARK ROAD FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH LEHMAN
AVENUE TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE SOCCER PARK, 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 Bailey, seconded by Champion, 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 Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-302, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE HOUSING INSPECTION DIVISION OF THE HOUSING
AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY THE REDUCTION OF ONE FULL-TIME
HOUSING INSPECTOR POSITION TO A PART-TIME (.5) POSITION AND THE ADDITION
OF ONE PART-TIME (.63) HOUSING INSPECTION ASSISTANT POSITION AND
AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY THE ADDITION OF THE POSITION OF
HOUSING INSPECTION ASSISTANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn left the room due to a conflict of interest.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 05-303, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES FOR
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OPERATION OF A CHILD CARE CENTER AT 1516 SHERIDAN AVENUE. Economic and
Community Development Coordinator Nasby present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Mayor Pro tern Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-304, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS AT THE LIBRARY BY DELETING ONE OFFICE MANAGER--
LIBRARY POSITION AND ADDING ONE ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATORtLIBRARY
POSITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-305, APPROVING
LOCAL FUNDING FOR LOPAREX INC. RELATED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ASSISTANCE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND\OR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Elliott, to amend the resolution to confirm a $75,000
three year forgivable loan, with City funds secured through the compliance period and
contingent upon Loparex being awarded CEBA funding from the State of Iowa. The Mayor
declared the amendment carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted as amended.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-306, AUTHORIZING
AN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT ACCOUNT
(CEBA) FUNDS TO ASSIST LOPAREX INC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-307,
CONCERNING MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION'S 2005 UPDATING OF
RATES FOR BASIC CABLE SERVICES. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote.
Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Bailey, Elliott. Absent:
None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, t° adopt RES. 05-308, RATIFYING
THE SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION to William D. Amos and Mahnaz Barooni for
$75,000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy on the Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 14, 2005. [Staff will not publish additional
notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with
postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be
incurred.]
Council Member Elliott noted there was plenty of blame to go around surrounding
assistance for Hurricane Katrina victim, but complimented efforts made by Russ Gerdin and
Headland Express, Wal-Mart, and local efforts.
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Council Member Champion raised concerns regarding parking in the alley behind the
Englert Theater, Council Members expressed support for prohibiting parking in all alleys
except for loading vehicles.
Council Member O'Donnell echoed earlier comments made by Council Member Elliott
and urged everyone to assist those displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
Council Member Vanderhoef acknowledged city efforts regarding housing
rehabilitation programs and cited the accomplishments of neighboring communities.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn thanked the community for their response in the form of
financial support, donations of collected items, and volunteer time for Hurricane Katrina
victims; and thanked young people for their presentation earlier concerning the formulation of
a Youth Advisory Board.
Council Member Bailey echoed comments on work involved in the youth advisory
board presentation; commended assistance efforts by the University of Iowa Hospitals in
response to Hurricane Katrina victims; and encouraged donations to our local United Way's
sister city in Foley, Alabama.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried'unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members p.r~sent.
"Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
arian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/15/05
* Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss the purchase of
particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to
increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The
minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph (real estate)
shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting at 6:52 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. Karr, City Cl~rk /
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k.~FFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/~ 5/05
Iowa City City Cobq,cil, special meeting, at City Hall/Mayor Lehman presiding.
Council Members present: 'l~iley, Champion, EIliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. Absent: None. % /
Moved and seconded to~ad,.journ to executive session to discuss the purchase of
particular real estate only where pt'e,.mature disclosur/e¢could be reasonably expected to
increase the price the govemmentallsL.ody would ha,Veto pay for that property. The
minutes and the tape recording of a session cl paragraph (real estate)
shall be available for public examination ~v.~en discussed is completed.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the ~cial meeting at 6:52 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of C Abt~vities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk / ~'~,.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIVITIES - 8/16/05
* Iowa City City Council regular meeting, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
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 2c(11 )
Class C Liquor License for Union Bar:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: August 1, Regular Council Work Session; August 2, Regular Council
Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Human
Rights Commission - May 24, 2005; Public Library Board of Trustees - June 23, 2005;
Planning and Zoning Commission - July 6, 2005; Planning and Zoning Commission -
July 21,2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Special Class C Liquor License for Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St.;
Class C Liquor License for Green Room, 509 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for
Airliner Bar, 22 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Donnelly's Pub, 110 E.
College St.; Temporary Outdoor Service Area (9/3-9/5) for First Avenue Club, 1550
First Avenue.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, 312 E. Market St.; Class
C Beer Permit Parth Mini Mart, 2153 ACT Circle; Class C Liquor License for Atlas
World Grill, Inc., 127 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Sports Column, 12 S.
Dubuque St.; Class E Liquor License Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 05-270, INTENT TO CONVEY A 5,941
SQUARE FOOT PARCEL OF PROPERTY TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS
JOHN H. ROFFMAN AND JOELLEN S. ROFFMAN AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR SEPTEMBER 6, 2005; RES. 05-271,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-FAMILY OWNER-OCCUPIED HOME LOCATED ON
LOT 12, LONGFELLOW MANOR UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME
OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, DIRECTING 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.
Resolutions: RES. 05-272, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1702 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIVITIES - 8/16/05
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council
members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
Moved and seconded that the following items and rec in the Consent
Calendar be receiyed, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to d, Item 2c(11 )
Class C Liquor Lic~se for Union Bar: /
Approv'N, of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as r ~c)~r ded by the
City Clerk: Aug~-~ 1, Regular Council Work Session; August 2/F~e ular Council
Formal Official an~omplete. /
Receive and ~ Minutes of Boards and Commissions//(any recommendations
contained in minutes bc~me effective only upon separate ~ouncil action). Human
Rights Commission - May",2~4, 2005; Public Library Board 9/Trustees - June 23, 2005;
Planning and Zoning Comm~ion - July 6, 2005; Plan li~ and Zoning Commission -
July 21,2005. ~ ~
Permit Motions and Resoli~ons as Recommen( ed by the City Clerk.
New: Special Class C Liquor Licen~for Englert T~ e, 221 E. Washington St.;
Class C Liquor License for Green Robin,, 509 S. GiSt.; Class ,C_ Liquor License for
Airliner Bar, 22 S. Clinton St.; Class C L~uor Licen )r Donnelly s Pub, 110 E.
College St.; Temporary Outdoor Service Ar~a for First Avenue Club, 1550
First Avenue. ',
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for e's Buffet, 312 E. Market St.; Class
C Beer Permit Parth Mini Mart, 2153 ACT Class C Liquor License for Atlas
World Grill, Inc., 127 Iowa Ave.; Class C Lie Li~,,ense for Sports Column, 12 S.
Dubuque St.; Class E Liquor License Aa Liquor, Store, 107 S. Linn St.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. INTEN~ TO CONVEY A 5,941
SQUARE FOOT PARCEL OF PROPEF TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS
JOHN H. ROFFMAN AND JOELLEN ROFFMAN ANI3. SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON SAID CC SEPTEMBER ~.2005; RES. 05-271,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING O1~ 6, 2005 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF C< AND ESTIMATE',OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A OWNER-OCCUPIED 13rOME LOCATED ON
LOT 12, LONGFELLOW MAN~ UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME
OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAI CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF SAID HEARING, AND THE DIRECTOR OF HOU,~ING AND
INSPECTION SERVICES PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR F~UBLIC
INSPECTION.
Resolutions: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTE: TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE _OCATED AT 1702 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
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IOWA. RES. 05-273, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 326 E. FAIRCHILD STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 05-274, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING AN AGREEMENT AND A
SECOND MORTGAGE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 327 N.
JOHNSON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding removal of
parking meter in the 100 block of Capitol Street, Removal of HANDICAP PARKING
ONLY sign in the 100 block of Capitol Street. Installation of NO PARKING 2 AM to 6
AM TOW AWAY ZONE LOADING ZONE 15 MINUTE LIMIT 8 AM-5PM sign with
ARROW; Michael Crane regarding Police Chief; Brian Flaherty, Johnson County
Democratic Party regarding Medical Marijuana Resolution; Michael Larson regarding
Housing and Community Development Commission; Allan L. Axeen regarding No
Waiver Policy for Home and CDBG; Brad Jones regarding Sidewalk Maintenance
[Staff response included]; Mediacom letters from Robert F. Latta, Dylan Thomas [Staff
response included]; Underage Drinking letters from Skylar Hanen, Vicki West; Wal-
Mart letters from David Adams, Mark Reynolds; Ann and Zach Aschoff regarding
Volunteer Opportunity [Staff response included]; Dave Dowe regarding Thank you
from Capitol House Residents; Matt Gaudry regarding Iowa City Community Night;
Jillian Helscher regarding Gold Wing Road Riders.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Senior Center Commission Chair Jay Honohan presented membership and
participation reports. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Jay Honohan.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 92
acres from Interim Development Residential (ID-RS) Zone to Low Density Single Family -
Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-5) Zone for property located west of Kennedy Parkway and
east of Camp Cardinal Road. The following individuals appeared: Atty. Joe Holland
representing Southgate; Atty. Tom Gelman, representing Walnut Ridge Homeowners
Association; and Atty. Robert Wilson, representing Nepola tract. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Lynnette Ammar; Atty. Tom Gelman. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 92 acres
from Interim Development Residential (ID-RS) Zone to Low Density Single Family - Sensitive
Areas Overlay (OSA-5) Zone for property located west of Kennedy Parkway and east of
Camp Cardinal Road (REZ03-00019), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 2.19
acres from Intensive Commercial (C1-1) Zone and Medium Density Single-Family Residential
(RS-8) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for property located between north
Dodge Street and Dodge Street Court, east of Conklin Lane. Atty. Joe Holland, representing
Southgate, appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Lori Dockery,
Teresa Young, David Fuller. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded that the ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 2.19
acres from Intensive Commercial (Cl-1) Zone and Medium Density Single-Family Residential
(RS-8) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for property located between North
Dodge Street and Dodge Street Court, east of Conklin Lane (REZ-03-00003), be given first
vote. Alan MacVay, 1124 Conklin Lane, appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of alley right- of- way
located in the Peninsula Neighborhood First Addition.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-275, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF
ALLEY RIGHT- OF- WAY LOCATED IN THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD FIRST
ADDITION.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning approximately 3.16 acres from
Interim Development Single-Family Residential (ID-RS) Zone to Low Density Single-Family
(RS-5) Zone for property located east of Highway 218 and south of Melrose Avenue, be given
second vote. 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. 05-4171
REZONING APPROXIMATELY 2.72 ACRES FROM FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING
RESIDENTIAL (RFBH) ZONE TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING-HIGH DENSITY
SINGLE FAMILY (PDH-12) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF HEINZ ROAD
(REZ03-00009), 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.
Moved and seconded to defer to September 6 resolution approving the final plat of
MWD Davis Addition, a portion of which includes a resubdivision of Lots 13-17 of RH Davis
Subdivision, and a portion of Olde Oak Lane in RH Davis Subdivision, Iowa City, Iowa. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to September 6 resolution approving the final plat of Olde
Towne Village, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-276, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
BROOKWOOD POINTE FIRST ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 2434 Aster Avenue to a Public Housing Program Tenant.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-277, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2434 ASTER AVENUE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING
PROGRAM TENANT.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the JC DOGPAC Dog Park 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-278, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE JC DOGPAC DOG PARK 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.
DogPAC. Vice President Jim Kelly and representative Anne Burnside present for discussion.
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Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Section 1-9-3B of the Code of
Ordinances of Iowa City, and amending the boundaries of certain voting precincts in Iowa
City to reflect various boundary changes to the corporate limits of Iowa City, be given first
vote. 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 first consideration and vote be waived, and that that the ordinance
amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3, entitled "Rules of the
Road," Section 6, entitled Speed Restrictions," Subsection B, entitled "Exceptions" to
establish the speed limit on Court Street east of its intersection with Lindemann Drive, be
given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be given second vote for consideration at this time. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "City Finances,
Taxation and Fees" Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fine and
Penalties," Section 8, entitled "Parking Violations," Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and
Traffic," Chapter 4, entitled "Parking Regulations," Section 10, entitled "Parking for Loading
and Unloading" and Section 14, entitled "Enforcement," and adding new Section 15 entitled
"Library Parking" to increase availability of parking for library patrons, to establish fines for
library parking violations, and to provide for increased enforcement of loading zone violations,
be given first vote. Moved and seconded to change the effective date of the ordinance to
September 15. The Mayor the motion to amend carried. The Mayor declared the motion for
first consideration as amended 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. 05-
4172, AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4,
"SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES, AND PENALTIES" SECTION 7,
"PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION" TO INCLUDE SPECIAL FARES, SPECIAL PASSES AND
CHARGES FOR BICYCLE LOCKERS, 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.
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. 05-
4173, AMENDING TITLE 9 ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC", CHAPTER 7
ENTITLED "VEHICLE SIZE, WEIGHT AND LOAD", TO RESTRICT LARGE TRUCK TRAFFIC
ON COURT STREET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF SUMMIT STREET TO THE
INTERSECTION OF MUSCAT~NE AVENUE, be voted on for final passage at this time. The
Mayor declared motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted
at this time. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Robert Crane and James
Hayes. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 05-4174, AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "RULES OF THE ROAD," BY
AMENDING SECTION 12 THEREIN TO MODIFY LANE USE CONTROL AND PAVEMENT
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MARKINGS ON MELROSE AVENUE, FROM UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS TO BYINGTON
ROAD, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-279, APPROVING THE PUBLIC HOUSING
ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (PHAS) MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS CERTIFICATION OF THE
IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FY05.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-280, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR SERVICES
AND ACTIVITIES OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES
DEPARTMENT.
Mov. ed and seconded to adopt RES. 05-281, ESTABLISHING THE NAME OF TWO
LOCAL STREETS; ONE LOCATED BETWEEN SYCAMORE STREET AND KOUNTRY
LANE AND THE OTHER LOCATED BETWEEN THE AFOREMENTIONED UNNAMED
STREET AND THE ENTRANCE TO THE IOWA CITY KICKERS SOCCER PARK.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles
and Traffic," Chapter 3, entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, entitled Speed Restrictions,"
Subsection B, entitled "Exceptions" to establish the speed limit on Soccer Park Road from its
intersection with Lehman Avenue to the entrance of the soccer park, be given first vote.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-282, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FY06 CELL CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to defer to September 6, resolution concerning Mediacom
Communications Corporation's 2005 updating of rates for basic cable services. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to appoint Michael Larson, 625 Scott Park Drive, to the Police
Citizens Review Board to fill a four-year term September 1, 2005 - September 1, 2009.
Correspondence included in Council packet. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted that the vacancy on the Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an
unexpired term ending December 31,2006, will be readvertised.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 8:50 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/Mar.~n K. Karr, City Clerk. ,
Submitted for publication - 8/23/05.
Revised 9/14/05
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
AUGUST 15, 2005
* Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes,
Karr, Franklin, Fosse. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-49, Side 2.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be
reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for
that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this
paragraph (real estate) shall be available for public examination when the transaction
discussed is completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session
at 6:30 p.m.
Council returned to open session 6:50 p.m.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn the special meeting at
6:52 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
AUGUST 15, 2005
Iowa City city Council, special meeting, at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding.
Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, hman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atki Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin,
Fosse. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape Side 2.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilb~ to adjourn to executive session to
discuss the purchase of particular real estate where premature disclosure could be
reasonably expected to increase the pdce t overnmental body would have to pay for
that property. The minutes and the tape of a session closed under this
paragraph (real estate) shall be availa for public examination when the transaction
discussed is completed, call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the carried and adjourned into executive session
at 6:30 p.m. '~
Council returned to o session 6:50 p.m.~
Moved by Bailey, sE ed by Vanderhoef, to'~a~djourn the special meeting at
6:52 p.m. The Mayor d( the motion carried unanl~-nously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Erne~4t W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. City Clerk
REVISED 9/14/05
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
AUGUST 16, 2005
* Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Boothroy, Dilkes, Karr,
Franklin, Gaines, Cate, Spitz. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-51, Both Sides.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended and to delete Item 2c(11 ) Class C Liquor License for Union Bar:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: August 1, Regular Council Work Session; August 2, Regular Council
Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Human
Rights Commission - May 24, 2005; Public Library Board of Trustees - June 23, 2005;
Planning and Zoning Commission - July 6, 2005; Planning and Zoning Commission -
July 21,2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Special Class C Liquor License for Englert Civic Theatre, LP, dba Englert
Theatre, 221 E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Food & Spirits,
Inc., dba Green Room, 509 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Liquor License for Hall Place
Ventures, Corp., dba Airliner Bar, 22 S. Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for
Donnelly's of Iowa City, LC dba Donnelly's Pub, 110 E. College St.; Temporary
Outdoor Service Area (9/3-9/5) for First Avenue Club, Inc., dba First Avenue Club,
1550 First Avenue.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's Buffet,
312 E. Market St.; Class C Beer Permit for Parth Mini Mart, Inc., dba Parth Mini Mart,
2153 ACT Circle; Class C Liquor License for Atlas World Grill, Inc., dba Atlas World
Grill, Inc., 127 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for SPO Co, Inc., dba Sports
Column, 12 S. Dubuque St.; Class E Liquor License Aajaxxx Liquor Store, Inc. dba
Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 05-270, INTENT TO CONVEY A 5,941
SQUARE FOOT PARCEL OF PROPERTY TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS
JOHN H. ROFFMAN AND JOELLEN S. ROFFMAN AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON SAiD CONVEYANCE FOR SEPTEMBER 6, 2005; RES. 05-271,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-FAMILY OWNER-OCCUPIED HOME LOCATED ON
LOT 12, LONGFELLOW MANOR UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME
OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND
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
AUGUST 16, 2005
Iowa City City Cou.ncil regular meeting, at City Hall. Mayor Lehman presiding. Council
members present: Bailey"~.6,.hampion Elliott Lehman O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Staff
members present: Atkins, H~l~ing, Boothroy, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin/Gaines, Cate, Spitz.
Council minutes tape recorded~n Tape 05-51, Both Sides. //
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the follow'jhg items and
recommendations in the Consent ~,.alendar be received, or app/fove~l, and/or adopted as
amended and to delete Item 2c(11)Glass C Liquor License o,X Unio 1 Bar:
Approval of Council Act~ns, subject to correct 5ns, as recommended by the
City Clerk: August 1, Regular Cb~ncil Work Sessio~ August 2, Regular Council
Formal Official and Complete. ~.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and (any recommendations
contained in minutes separate Council action). Human
Rights Commission - May 24, 2005; ' Board of Trustees - June 23, 2005;
Planning and Zoning Commission - July Planning and Zoning Commission -
July 21,2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions a,, )mmended by the City Clerk.
New: Special Class C Liquor License for Civic Theatre, LP, dba Englert
Theatre, 221 E. Washington St.; Class tense for Iowa City Food & Spirits,
Inc., dba Green Room, 509 S. Gilbert Class iquor License for Hall Place
Ventures, Corp., dba Airliner Bar, Clinton St.; ~ass C Liquor License for
Donnelly's of Iowa City, LC dba Do Pub, 110 ,College St.; Temporary
Outdoor Service Area (9/3-9/5) for// ;nue Club, Ir~., dba First Avenue Club,
1550 First Avenue. / ~
Renewal: Class C Liquo,f/License for George's BuffS, Inc., dba George's Buffet,
312 E. Market St.; Class C Be~r Permit for Parth Mini Mart, I~c., dba Parth Mini Mart,
2153 ACT Circle; Class C Liquor License for Atlas World Grill,~nc., dba Atlas World
Grill, Inc., 127 Iowa Ave.; C/lass C Liquor License for SPO Co, I'~c., dba Sports
Column, 12 S. Dubuque ~.; Class E Liquor License Aajaxxx Liq~r Store, Inc. dba
Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 10/'7 S. Linn St. ~
Setting a Public/f--learing: RES. 05-270, INTENT TO CONVE~A 5,941
SQUARE FOOT PAR/CEL OF PROPERTY TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS
JOHN H. ROFFMAI~'AND JOELLEN S. ROFFMAN AND SETTING A~UBLIC
HEARING ON SAI~ CONVEYANCE FOR SEPTEMBER 6, 2005; RES.~5-271,
SETTING A lC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 ON PLANS, ~
, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST F-'~R
OF A TWO-FAMILY OWNER-OCCUPIED HOME LOCATED ON
LOT 12, MANOR UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME
OPPORTUNI PROGRAM, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF SAID HI: AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND
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INSPECTION SERVICES TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 05-272, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1702 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 05-273, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 326 E. FAIRCHILD STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 05-274, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING AN AGREEMENT AND A
SECOND MORTGAGE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 327 N.
JOHNSON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding removal of
parking meter in the 100 block of Capitol Street, Removal of HANDICAP PARKING
ONLY sign in the 100 block of Capitol Street. Installation of NO PARKING 2 AM to 6
AM TOW AWAY ZONE LOADING ZONE 15 MINUTE LIMIT 8 AM-5PM sign with
ARROW; Michael Crane regarding Police Chief; Brian Flaherty, Johnson County
Democratic Party regarding Medical Marijuana Resolution; Michael Larson regarding
Housing and Community Development Commission; Allan L. Axeen regarding No
Waiver Policy for Home and CDBG; Brad Jones regarding Sidewalk Maintenance
[Staff response included]; Mediacom letters from Robert F. Latta, Dylan Thomas [Staff
response included]; Underage Drinking letters from Skylar Hanen, Vicki West; Wal-
Mart letters from David Adams, Mark Reynolds; Ann and Zach Aschoff regarding
Volunteer Opportunity [Staff response included]; Dave Dowe regarding Thank you
from Capitol House Residents; Matt Gaudry regarding Iowa City Community Night;
Jillian Helscher regarding Gold Wing Road Riders.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Senior Center Commission Chair Jay Honohan presented membership and
participation reports. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence
from Jay Honohan. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 92
acres from Interim Development Residential (ID-RS) Zone to Low Density Single Family -
Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-5) Zone for property located west of Kennedy Parkway and
east of Camp Cardinal Road (Cardinal Ridge). The following individuals appeared: Atty. Joe
Holland representing Southgate; Atty. Tom Gelman, representing Walnut Ridge Homeowners
Association; and Atty. Robert Wilson, representing Nepola tract; PCD Director Franklin
present for discussion. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence
from Lynnette Ammar; Atty. Tom Gelman. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 92 acres from Interim Development Residential (ID-RS) Zone to Low Density
Single Family - Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-5) Zone for property located west of Kennedy
Parkway and east of Camp Cardinal Road (REZ03-00019) (Cardinal Ridge), be given first
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vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 2.19
acres from Intensive Commercial (C1-1) Zone and Medium Density Single-Family Residential
(RS-8) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for property located between north
Dodge Street and Dodge Street Court, east of Conklin Lane. Atty. Joe Holland, representing
Southgate, appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to accept
correspondence from Lori Dockery, Teresa Young, David Fuller. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance conditionally
rezoning approximately 2.19 acres from Intensive Commercial (C1-1) Zone and Medium
Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for
property located between North Dodge Street and Dodge Street Court, east of Conklin Lane
(REZ03-00003), be given first vote. Alan MacVay, 1124 Conklin Lane, appeared. PCD
Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of alley right- of- way
located in the Peninsula Neighborhood First Addition. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 05-275, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF ALLEY RIGHT- OF- WAY LOCATED IN THE PENINSULA
NEIGHBORHOOD FIRST ADDITION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance rezoning
approximately 3.16 acres from Interim Development Single-Family Residential (ID-RS) Zone
to Low Density Single-Family (RS-5) Zone for property located east of Highway 218 and
south of Melrose Avenue (Galway Hills, Part 4), be given second vote. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, 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. 05-4171 REZONING APPROXIMATELY 2.72 ACRES FROM FACTORY-
BUILT HOUSING RESIDENTIAL (RFBH) ZONE TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING-
HIGH DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (PDH-12)ZONE (Saddlebrook) FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED WEST OF HEINZ ROAD (REZ03-00009), 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 Bailey, seconded by Champion, 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 Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to September 6 resolution
approving the final plat of MWD Davis Addition, a portion of which includes a resubdivision of
Lots 13-17 of RH Davis Subdivision, and a portion of Olde Oak Lane in RH Davis
Subdivision, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
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Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to defer to September 6 resolution approving
the final plat of Olde Towne Village, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-276, APPROVING THE
FINAL PLAT OF BROOKWOOD POINTE FIRST ADDITION, 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 authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 2434 Aster Avenue to a Public Housing Program Tenant. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-277, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2434 ASTER AVENUE TO A
PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT. 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 JC DOGPAC Dog Park 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. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 05-278, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE JC DOGPAC DOG PARK 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.
DogPAC Vice President Jim Kelly and representative Anne Burnside present for discussion.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion. Nays: EIliott. Absent: None.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending Section 1-9-3B
of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, and amending the boundaries of certain voting
precincts in Iowa City to reflect various boundary changes to the corporate limits of Iowa City,
be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wilburn, 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 first consideration and vote be waived, and
that that the ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3,
entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6, entitled Speed Restrictions," Subsection B, entitled
"Exceptions" to establish the speed limit on Court Street east of its intersection with
Lindemann Drive, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by
Bailey, that the ordinance be given second vote for consideration 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 Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 3,
entitled "City Finances, Taxation and Fees" Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges, Bonds, Fine and Penalties," Section 8, entitled "Parking Violations," Title 9, entitled
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"Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 4, entitled "Parking Regulations," Section 10, entitled
"Parking for Loading and Unloading" and Section 14, entitled "Enforcement," and adding new
Section 15 entitled "Library Parking" to increase availability of parking for library patrons, to
establish fines for library parking violations, and to provide for increased enforcement of
loading zone violations, be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The Mayor noted discussion at the work session to move up the effective date to
September 15th. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to change the effective date of
the ordinance to September 15. The Mayor the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion for first consideration as
amended carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Wilburn, Bailey,
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Elliott. Absent: None.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, 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. 05-4172, AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION &
FEES," CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES, AND
PENALTIES" SECTION 7, "PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION" TO INCLUDE SPECIAL FARES,
SPECIAL PASSES AND CHARGES FOR BICYCLE LOCKERS, 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 Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, 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 Champion, 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. 05-4173, AMENDING TITLE 9 ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC",
CHAPTER 7 ENTITLED "VEHICLE SIZE, WEIGHT AND LOAD", TO RESTRICT LARGE
TRUCK TRAFFIC ON COURT STREET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF SUMMIT STREET
TO THE INTERSECTION OF MUSCATINE AVENUE, be voted on for final passage at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey 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 O'Donnell, seconded by
Wilburn, to accept correspondence from Robert Crane and James Hayes. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 05-4174, AMENDING TITLE 9,
ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "RULES OF THE
ROAD," BY AMENDING SECTION 12 THEREIN TO MODIFY LANE USE CONTROL AND
PAVEMENT MARKINGS ON MELROSE AVENUE, FROM UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS TO
BYINGTON ROAD, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-279, APPROVING THE
PUBLIC HOUSING ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (PHAS) MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
CERTIFICATION OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FY05. Affirmative roll
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call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-280, ESTABLISHING
FEES FOR SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AND
INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-281, ESTABLISHING
THE NAME OF TWO LOCAL STREETS; ONE LOCATED BETWEEN SYCAMORE STREET
AND KOUNTRY LANE AND THE OTHER LOCATED BETWEEN THE AFOREMENTIONED
UNNAMED STREET AND THE ENTRANCE TO THE IOWA CITY KICKERS SOCCER
PARK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending Title 9,
entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 3, entitled "Rules of the Road," Section 6,
entitled Speed Restrictions," Subsection B, entitled "Exceptions" to establish the speed limit
on Soccer Park Road from its intersection with Lehman Avenue to the entrance of the soccer
park, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-282, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL FY06 CELL
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT to JB Holland Construction for $1,249,918.53. 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 defer to September 6, resolution
concerning Mediacom Communications Corporation's 2005 updating of rates for basic cable
services. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to appoint Michael Larson, 625 Scott
Park Drive, to the Police Citizens Review Board to fill a four-year term September 1, 2005 -
September 1, 2009. Correspondence included in Council packet. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted that the vacancy on the Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an
unexpired term ending December 31, 2006, will be readvertised.
Council Member Champion noted the increase (from $4.80 to $14.50) for the
maximum daily parking at Tower Place, and raised concerns about choosing to drive after a
few drinks rather than leaving the car parked. Majority of Council agreed to discuss at next
work session as part of budget discussion. City Manager will provide memo on rationale and
parking ramp rates. Council Member Champion reported she had discussed the issue of
another commercial loading zone on Dubuque Street with businesses, and will finish talking
to owners and report back.
In response to Council Member O'Donnell, the City Manager reported the work is
ready to begin on completion of the footbridge by Iowa River Power but the heavy rains in
northern Iowa have increased the river depths and the reservoir is still high.
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Council Member Vanderhoef congratulated the Benton Neighborhood on the
celebration and hard work in getting the Park open. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn thanked all the
businesses that made food and beverage donations to the celebration.
Council Member Bailey acknowledge the passing of Minnette Doderer.
Mayor Lehman welcomed City Manager Atkins into the ranks of grandfathers.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting at 8:50 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Date: August 15, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, August 15, 2005, 6:54 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG Rep.: Schreiber
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Fosse, Boothroy, Cate, Craig, O'Brien
Tapes: 05-47, Side 2; 05-50, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 92 ACRES FROM INTERIM
DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS) ZONE TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY -
SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (OSA-5) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF
KENNEDY PARKWAY AND EAST OF CAMP CARDINAL ROAD (REZ03-00019)
(Cardinal Ridge)
B. CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 2.19 ACRES FROM INTENSIVE
COMMERCIAL (C1-1) ZONE AND MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
(RS-8) ZONE 1'O COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
BETWEEN NORTH DODGE STREET AND DODGE STREET COURT, EAST OF
CONKLIN LANE (REZ05-00003)
PCD Director Franklin noted that objections had been received from 16% of the property
owners, and 20% was needed to trigger an extraordinary vote of Council.
C. AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF ALLEY RIGHT- OF- WAY LOCATED IN THE
PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD FIRST ADDITION
D. REZONING APPROXIMATELY 3.16 ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS) ZONE TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-5) ZONE
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF HIGHWAY 218 AND SOUTH OF MELROSE
AVENUE. (REZ05-00008) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) (Galway Hills Part 4)
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E. REZONING APPROXIMATELY 2.72 ACRES FROM FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING
RESIDENTIAL (RFBH) ZONE TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING-HIGH DENSITY
SINGLE FAMILY (PDH-12) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF HEINZ ROAD
(REZ05-00009). (SECOND CONSIDERATION) (Saddlebrook)
F. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF MWD DAVIS ADDITION, A PORTION OF WHICH
INCLUDES A RESUBDIVlSlON OF LOTS 13-17 OF RH DAVIS SUBDIVISION, AND A
PORTION OF OLDE OAK LANE IN RH DAVIS SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA
(SUB05-00009) (DEFERRED FROM 7/19 AND 8~2)
PCD Director Franklin requested deferral to September 6.
G. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF OLDE TOWNE VILLAGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB05-
00016)
PCD Director Franklin requested deferral to September 6.
H. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF BROOKWOOD POINTE FIRST ADDITION, IOWA
CITY, IOWA (SUB05-00017)
Public Works Director Fosse present for discussion.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment- No applicants; readvertise
Police Citizens Review Board - Michael Larson
AGENDA & COUNCIL ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 6 - resolution approving plans, specifications ... JC DogPAC Dog Park
Project ..... ) PW Director Fosse, City Atty. Dilkes, and the City Manager clarified the road
and parking lot are already financed and not part of this project; the pond feature is being
added as an alternate; after the bids are received Council will to choose to accept or not
accept the bids; a short term loan of $70,000 is anticipated.
2. (Agenda item # 14 - resolution establishing fees for .... Housing and Inspection Services
Department) HIS Director and Sr. Housing Inspector Cate present for discussion.
3. (Agenda item # 18 - resolution concerning Mediacom Communications Corporation's 2005
.... rates for basic cable services) Asst. City Manager Helling responded to questions, and
stated the resolution may have to be deferred.
4. (Agenda item # 9 - ordinance amending Title 3 .... "Parking for Loading and Unloading" ....
"Library Parking" ... and to provide for increased enforcement of loading zone violations)
Library Director Craig and Parking Mgr. O'Brien present for discussion. Council Member
Champion will contact businesses on Dubuque Street regarding another commercial loading
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zone be installed in front of the Sports Column, and report back to Council. Majority agreed
to amend the effective date of the ordinance to September 15.
5. (IP 13 of 8/11 Info Packet - Historic Preservation minutes of August 2) Council Member
Bailey raised concerns regarding the lack of a quorum at a recent Historic Preservation
Commission meeting, and questioned what could be done to address the matter. Council
Member Vanderhoef noted the requirement that each district be represented. City Atty.
Dilkes suggested the possibility of combination of districts and will follow up with staff. The
City Manager stated information would be provided to Council shortly.
6. (IP 6 of 8/11 Info Packet - Angel Status in City Park) City Atty. Dilkes responded to Council
questions, and stated the Parks & recreation Commission will be developing a policy for City
Attorney review that addresses the placement of permanent structures in a park.
7. (North Dodge & Dubuque Street Construction Projects) In response to Council Member
O'Donnell, City Manager Atkins stated the North Dodge Project was running a month behind
and that was a State project, not a City one; and the Dubuque Street City Project should be
completed this fall.
8. (Consent Calendar # 2d(2) - resolution setting public hearing ... Lot 122, Longfellow Manor,
... Affordable Dream Home ...) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, the City
Manager will provide counts of Section 8 or Low Income Housing in the area.
9. (IP5 of 8/11 Info Packet - Schedule of Outstanding Debt June 30, 2005) Council Member
Vanderhoef noted that the City pays property taxes on two houses on Capitol Street owned
by the Transportation Department, and questioned rental income and the fund that received
the rental income. The City Manager said he thought it was deposited into the parking fund
but would confirm.
10.(Consent Calendar # 2b(1) - Human Rights Commission Minutes) Mayor Pro tem Wilburn
noted Human Commission minutes where discussion of noted of Council attendance at
events, and asked that a memo or correspondence be sent telling them that Council values
their work but can not attend all events of its Boards and Commissions.
SCHEDULING SPECIAL WORK SESSIONS (IP2 of 8/11 Info Packet)
Majority of Council liked the presentation and grouping of items presented by the City Manager.,
and directed the City Manager to begin with the September work session.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined, and prepare information for appropriate
information packet and work session. (City Manager)
Meeting adjourned 8:25 PM.
Work Session Discussion Items detailed in City Manaqer Memo