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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 20, 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. None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Franklin, Karr.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-52, Side 2.
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: September 6, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; September 6,
Special Council Work Session; September 6, 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): Public Art
Advisory Committee - July 7, 2005; Parks and Recreation Commission - July 13,
2005; Airport Commission - August 11,2005; Planning and Zoning Commission -
August 18, 2005; Police Citizens Review Board - August 16, 2005; Board of
Adjustment - August 10, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for I.C.B.B., Ltd., dba Brown Bottle, 115 E. Washington St.;
Class C Liquor License for Krore, Inc., dba Mclnnerney's, 161 Hwy 1 West; Outdoor
Service Area for Krore, Inc., dba Mclnnerney's, 161 Hwy 1 West; Class C Beer Permit
for On the Go Convenience Stores, Inc., dba On the Go Convenience Stores, Inc.,
2315 Muscatine Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop Corp., dba Dan's
Short Stop Corp, 2221 Rochester Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-
Vee Gas #1,260 Stevens Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba North
Dodge Express, 2790 N. Dodge St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Tropical Chill,
Inc., dba Baldy's Wraps, 18 S. Clinton St.
Resolutions: RES. 05-309, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION
WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FUNDING FROM
THE IOWA CLEAN AIR ATTAINMENT PROGRAM (ICAAP) FOR THE FIRST
AVENUE/IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT. RES.
05-310, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WATERWORKS PRAIRIE PARK
BUTLER HOUSE/AMPHITHEATER TRAILS PROJECT. RES. 05-311,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
IOWA STATE BANK AND TRUST CO., IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1029 BOWERY STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 05-312,
APPROVING THE DESIGN OF EXTERIOR DOORS FOR "STUFF BOUTIQUE" AND
A NEW MALL EXITING DOOR AT OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER LOCATED AT 231
S. CLINTON STREET.
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Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding installation of
LANE CONTROL sign designating existing left lane a LEFT TURN ONLY lane on
Rohret Road at the intersection of Mormon Trek Blvd.; JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding removal of two parking meters in the 300 block of S. Dubuque
Street; Installation of NO PARKING 2 AM to 6 AM TOW AWAY ZONE LOADING
ZONE 15 MINUTE LIMIT 7 AM-6PM signs; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding installation of NO PARKING 2AM-6AM TOW AWAY ZONE signs on the
west side of the 300 block of South Dubuque Street; Acting JCCOG Traffic ~
Engineering Planner regarding installing NO PARKING ALLEY TO HERE sign on the
north side of Court Street, opposite Oakland Avenue; JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding proposed traffic calming for the alley between Bradley Street and 7th
Avenue parallel to Muscatine Avenue; James Pobst regarding Crosswalk on Benton
Street [Staff response included]; Paul Clark Behrend regarding Innovative Lighting-
hybrid solar luminaire for gov't and city buildings; Proposed Development Code - E-
mail from Cheryl Nelson, form letters received from following individuals - Anna Buss,
Katherine Roche, Mary Davin (2), Alan Swanson, Walter Kopsa, Jon Proud, Rhonda
Stewart (2), Terry Vargason, Shane Brandt, Bill Rose (2), Glenn Gerard, Mark
McCallum, Mary Hadenfeldt, Dan Williams, Justin Knowles (2), Cary Havel, Todd
Case, Art Floss, Jeff Koenig, Thomas Martin, Carrie Faudel, Karyl Bohnsack,
Bruce Kour, Stephanie Davis, Marianne Schlabach, Ed Rupp, Denise Rupp, Bob
Lackman, William Wageman, Tim Gordon, Lloyd Haack, Holly Sargent, Don Crum,
Lavon Rutt, John Balmer, Kevin Hochstedler, Ryan Swartzendruber, Neal Anderson,
David Wright, Scott Utzinger, Kristine Trupp, Ben Nicholson, Daniel Lammers, Katie
Lammers, Ray Wagehoft, Steve McCann, Joyce McCann, Jessica St. John, Melissa
McLaughlin, Sarah Swartzendruber, John Moreland, Jr., Julia Hahn, Shannon
Hunger, Neal Hunger, Susan Kruse, Jeff Colesky, D. Garner, Nick Fischer, John
Marshall, Clay Claussen, Dick Brown, Bill Steinbrech, Mike Vermace, Cindy Belland,
LeAnn Tyson, Joyce Vermace, Rebecca Martel, Cindy Miller Chandlee, Craig
Foerstner, Thomas Fennell, Jeff Tackaberry, Gregg Metzger, Keith Wilson, Antoinette
Rubin, Gloria Schropp, Kelley Myers, William Wittig, Molly Reeves, Kathy Fawther,
Ken O'Donnell, Daniel Berry, Joel Baker, Amy Owen, Glenn Patton, Gerry Ambrose,
Jerry Eyman, Lisa Lynes, George Klein, Irene Leaton, Jennifer Pratt, Cindy Brooks,
Teresa Horton, Molly Wells, Polly Riggen, Mark Johnson, Michael Jensen,
Casey Boyd, Cassie Barkalow, Thomas Miller, Deanna Miller, Glenn Gerard, Ed
Humpbly, Rex Brandstatter (2), Charles Miller, Alissa Martin, Rita Gates, Ainsley
Hogan, Barb Roberts, Polly Riggan, Lou Hogan, LouAnn Lathrop, Mike Roberts,
Christine Campbell, Tonya Leik, Donna Petersen, Linda Stoolman, Vonda Ruess,
Timothy O'Conner (2), Thomas Kout, Sally Kline, Amanda Crosby, Rick Knipper, John
Sharkey, Todd Welk, Sanda Lonas, Jerome Howe, Marydee Chamberlain, Sandr8
Ratzlaff, David Mattingly, Mary Jo Streb (2), Klm Ryan (2), Shelia Meyer, Jackie
Jedlicka, Kelli Holub, Karen Mitchell, Jill Armstrong, Natasha Wendt, Ron Mochler,
Wendell Miller, Chris Eden, Robin Sueppel, Shane Brandt, Kay Braverman, Verne
Folkmann, Ernie Galer, Karol Miller, Joni Eubank, Julie Mohr, Richard McKeen,
Kimberly Ryan, Bob Sangster, Jason Peterson, Mike Jensen, Kenneth Hagen, Eric
Casebolt, Tracey Snyder, Michele Brandstetter, Charles Bogh, John Bobst,
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Nancy Cassady, Ted Jacobsen, Cassie Barkalow, Alissa Martin, Deann Miller,
Thomas Miller, Casey Boyd, Stephanie Ecnhuis, Shelly Hull, Michelle Runciman,
Barbara Kennedy, Rita Shannahan, Emmett Shannahan, Gary Slaughter, Dick
Davin, Rod McCrea, Richard Glenapp, Charles Miller, Tracy Reiten, Mike Hanson,
Tom Johnson, Danny Poock, Russel Keeler, Steve Murphy, Shelly Alberts, Charles
Funk, Sam Rumpf, Fran Christianson, Joe Wegman, six letters from individuals with
illegible signatures; Carol Bender regarding Construction on Dubuque Street; Irvin
Pfab regarding Counseling, housing programs can save lives and money The
Arizona Republic; Dave Collins regarding Wal-Mart-Two sides to every stow; Jeff
Edberg regarding Open house event invitation for the Peninsula neighborhood; Jean
Villarreal regarding Hurricane evacuees; Scot West regarding Dorothy sculpture on
Ped Mall; Peter Lagios regarding PATV; Daniel Benton regarding Public nuisance -
Fraternity house at NE corner of Ronald and Dubuque Street; Sarah Traeger
regarding Hurricane Katrina Fundraiser.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Keith Ruff, 601 S. Gilbert St., thanked Council for their support of the ADA celebration.
Joseph Brisben, 726 Clark St., urged citizens to vote in favor of public power.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for October 5 on an
ordinance amending Title 14 entitled "Unified Development Code," by: repealing Chapters 4,
6 and 9 and replacing them with the new Title 14 Zoning Code, amending portions of
Chapters 1 and 5, renumbering Chapters 1,2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 11, and repealing Chapter
12. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for October 4 on a
resolution approving the annexation of approximately 51.9 acres located on American Legion
* Road (formerly Fairview Golf Course). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing October 4 on
an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 51.9 acres from County Residential (R) to
Low Density Single-Family residential (RS-5) for property located on American Legion Road
* (formerly Fairview Golf Course). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that ORD. 05-4180, 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 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 O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-313, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CARDINAL RIDGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 05-4181, CONDITIONALLY
REZONING APPROXIMATELY 2.19 ACRES FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (Cl-1)
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~ Nancy Ted Jacobsen, Cassie Barkalow, Alissa Martin, Deann Miller,
Cassady,
'homas Miller, Casey Boyd, Stephanie Ecnhuis, Shelly Hull, Michelle Runciman,
ira Kennedy, Rita Shannahan, Emmett Shannahan, Gary Slaughter, Dick
Rod McCrea, Richard Glenapp, Charles Miller, Reiten, Mike Hanson,
Tom lnson, Danny Poock, Russel Keeler, Steve Murph f, Shelly Alberts, Charles
Funk, Rumpf, Fran Christianson, Joe Wegman, six from individuals with
illegible Carol Bender regarding C Dubuque Street; Irvin
Pfab re g Counseling, housing programs can lives and money The
Arizona Re c; Dave Collins regarding W~ sides to every story; Jeff
Edberg regardin, Den house event invitation for th ~ninsula neighborhood; Jean
Villarreal regardin! ine evacuees; Scot We., regarding Dorothy sculpture on
Ped Mall; Peter La regarding PATV; Daniel B regarding Public nuisance -
Fraternity house at Irner of Ronald and Du Jque Street; Sarah Traeger
regarding Hurricane a Fundraiser.
Affirmative roll call vote u 7/0, all Council present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Keith Ruff, 601 S. Gilbert St., ~nked Courfor their support of the ADA celebration.
Joseph Brisben, 726 Clark St., urged zens to in favor of pubic power.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vi to set a public hearing for October 5 on an
ordinance amending Title 14 entitled ~ment Code," by: repealing Chapters 4,
6 and 9 and replacing them with the new Ti' 14 Zoning Code, amending portions of
Chapters 1 and 5, renumbering Chapters 1, I, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 11, and repealing Chapter
12. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, ;ouncil Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by set a public hearing for October 4 on a
resolution approving the annexation of .9 acres located on American Legion
Road (formerly Fairview Golf Course). ive vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor the motion
Moved by Vanderhoef, by O'Donnell, a public hearing October 4 on
an ordinance conditionally rezoning pproximately 51.9 from County Residential (R) to
Low Density Single-Family residen (RS-5) for property on American Legion Road
(formerly Fairview Golf Course). ~tive roll call vote 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor d ;lared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, se by Bailey, that ORD. CONDITIONALLY
REZONING APPR£ ACRES FROM INTERIM ~PMENT RESIDENTIAL
(ID-RS) ZONE TO LOW ;ITY SINGLE FAMILY - SENSITIVE REAS OVERLAY (OSA-
5) ZONE FOR .OCATED WEST OF KENNEDY AY AND EAST OF
CAMP CARDINAL ~-00019/Cardinal Ridge), be passed adopted.
Affirmative roll call vote qanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. Mayor declared
the ordinance adopte
Moved by W seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-313, NG THE
PRELIMINARY OF CARDINAL RIDGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. ,e roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, Council Members present. The Mayor declared the re.' ~tion adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 05-4181, CONDITIONALLY
REZONING APPROXIMATELY 2.19 ACRES FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (C1-1)
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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 passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by V, anderhoef, seconded by Bailey, 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 9, entitled "Violation of Various Code
Sections," to make the fine for littering the same as the fine under the State Code, be given
first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-314, APPROVING THE
CALL TO ARTISTS FOR TWO PUBLIC ART PROJECTS; ONE EACH IN THE KICKER'S
SOCCER PARK AND THE SYCAMORE GREENWAY TRAIL. 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: Elliott. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-315, REJECTING BIDS
RECEIVED ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2005 FOR THE JC DogPAC DOG PARK PROJECT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-316,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A PRICING
AMENDMENT TO THE LISTING AGREEMENT WITH IOWA REALTY COMMERCIAL TO
SELL AND/OR LEASE PROPERTY IN THE AVIATION COMMERCE PARK. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-317, APPROVING
SETTLEMENT OF PENDING CLAIM to Florence Hayslett for $22,259.42. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
The Mayo~ noted the vacancy on the Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an
unexpired term ending December 31,2006, will be readvertised. [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.]
The Mayor '~oted the current vacancies: Board of Adjustment, to fill a five-year term
January 1,2006 -'January 1,2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term Janua;'y
1,2006 - December 31,2011; Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board to fill a
three-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,2008; Board of Appeals, for a Licensed
Electrician to fill a five-year term January 1,2006 - December 31, 2010. Human Rights
Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1,2006 - January 1,2009;
Parks and Recreation Commission for three vacancies, two (2) to fill four-year terms January
1,2006- January 1,2010 and one (1)to fill an unexpired term ending January 1,2007;
[Correspondence included in Council packet]; Public Art Advisory Committee for two
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vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1,2006 - January 1,2009; Senior Center
Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1,2006 - December 31,2008.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2005.
Council Member Elliott noted his computer was down and asked colleagues to be
patient when awaiting a response; congratulated the terrific job by Press-Citizen cartoonist
Bob Patton.
Council Member O'Donnell acknowledged the donation by Cedar Valley Area
Development of 40-50 bicycles to the Mayor's Youth Program.
Council Member Vanderhoef reported on the Iowa League of Cities meeting in Des
Moines, and reminded Councilors that next year's meeting is scheduled in Coralville and is
hoping for a large number of Iowa City councilors to attend.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn noted the lessons learned as a result of Hurricane Katrina, and
asked Council concurrence to explore education information that could be used jointly
throughout the city, county and schools to better prepare ourselves for disasters. Council
Member O'Donnell stated that as a member of the Emergency Management Commission he
would gather information at their next meeting and bring it to a work session. Majority agreed
to direct the City Manager to do some exploration with City staff and report back.
Council Member Bailey reminded citizens to vote on October 11, primary day for City
Council At-large seats; noted free tickets were available for Richard Florida speaking at
Hancher the same evening.
In response to Mayor Lehman, Council Member Vanderhoef provided details of the
National League of Cities Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting in Iowa City.
Mayor Lehman reminded citizens of the Human Rights breakfast scheduled for
September 28 at 7:30 AM at IMU. Asst, City Manager Helling stated the new Human Rights
Coordinator Stephanie Bowers will also be attending.
UISG Representative Jeremy Schreiber reminded everyone of the "Meet the Police
Chief" event planned September 21 at the Library co-sponsored by AARP and UISG.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adjourn meeting at 7:30 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all C./~cil M_Tbers,,.~.~,~
,¢~'~E(r~st W Lehman, Mayor
Man'an K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS 9/6/05
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion (6:36), Elliott, Lehman,
O'Donnell (6:36), Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its
disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 6:45 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 Clerk .
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/6/05
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.
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 and seconded 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, 223 E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service
Area for Fitzpatrick's, 310 E. Prentiss St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for
Takanami, 217 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Union Bar, 121 E. College St.
[Correspondence from Assistant County Attorney Andy Chappell included]; Special
Class C Liquor License for Cottage Bakery & Cafb, 14 S. Linn St.; Class C Beer
Permit for L & M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit for New
Pioneer Co Op Fresh Food Market, 22 S. Van Buren St.; Class C Beer Permit for
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
Diamond Dave's, 201 S. Clinton St. Suite 112; Class C Liquor License for Los
Portales, 1402 S. Gilbert St.; RES. 05-283, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT for After
Hours, 114 ~ E. College St.; RES. 05-284, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT for Union
Bar, 121 E. College St.
Motion: approve disbursements in the amount of $18,967,933.55 for the period
of July 1 thlough July 31,2005, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit.
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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
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
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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. 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 3 Board
and Commission discussion. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. 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
and seconded to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Peter
Lagios appeared regarding PATV issues.
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 second vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-297, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION, PART IV, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-299, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF OLDE
TOWNE VILLAGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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
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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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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-
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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded 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 "EXCEPTIONS" TO
ESTABLISH THE SPEED LIMIT ON COURT STREET EAST OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH
LINDEMANN DRIVE, be passed and adopted.
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-
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. 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-
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. The Mayor
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declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at
this time.
Moved and seconded 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.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn left the room due to a conflict of interest.
Moved and seconded 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 OPERATION
OF A CHILD CARE CENTER AT 1516 SHERIDAN AVENUE. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-304, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS AT THE LIBRARY BY DELETING ONE OFFICE MANAGERmLIBRARY
POSITION AND ADDING ONE ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR--LIBRARY POSITION.
Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-307, CONCERNING MEDIACOM
COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION'S 2005 UPDATING OF RATES FOR BASIC CABLE
SERVICES.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-308, RATIFYING THE SETTLEMENT OF
PENDING LITIGATION.
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.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
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s/Ernest W; Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Kar. j:, City Clerk . ,,
Submitted for publication - 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
SEPTEMBER 6, 2005
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion (6:36), Elliott, Lehman,
O'Donnell (6:36), Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins,
Dilkes, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-53, Side 1.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation
is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the
position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
5/0, O'Donnell, Champion absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and
adjourned into executive session 6:35 p.m.
Council returned to open session 6:43 p.m.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn the special meeting 6:45 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent.
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
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 ½ 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 3 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 tem 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 COORDINATOR--LIBRARY
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, to 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
Heartland 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 rem 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 present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Date: September 6, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, September 6, 2005, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG Representative: Schreiber
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Craig, Rocca, O'Malley, Mansfield, Boothroy, Nasby,
Franklin
Tapes: 05-50, Side 2; 05-54, Side 1
(A coml:;lete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
BUDGET REVIEW (IP2 of 8/25 Information Packet)
City Manager Atkins presented information. Fire Chief Rocca present for discussion. Based on
discussion flipcharts were developed.
Flipchart # 1 PUBLIC SAFETY
· Dispatch center (city share) $
· Plan - new hires
How they are assigned - firefighters
· 4th station - options staffing
Timetable for staff plan
· Fire Chief- metro area
-training, cost share
· Increase in Police staff
· Annual deer processing - CDBG
-bow hunt
· Late nite transport
(CAMBUS)
alcohol
safety
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Flipchart # 2 PUBLIC WORKS
· Energy Conservation
Update
· Wind energy applicability
· Mass transit
(regional system)
· SEATS
· CommercialWaste pick up
· Recycling (CR cardboard)
Apartments
· Dewey Street
· Gilbert Street - Brown/Kimball
· College Street - near Trinity Church
Street trees
· Riverside Drive - pedestrian way
· Dubuque - Church- turn
· Runway delay - continue Mormon Trek extended
· Benton Street repair
(sewer/water)
· Forestry update
The budget review will continue at the September 19 work session.
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) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
B. 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). (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
C. 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/Galway Hills, Part 4). (PASS AND ADOPT)
D. APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION, PART IV,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB05-00012)
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E. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF MWD DAVIS ADDITION, A PORTION OF WHICH
INCLUDES A RESUBDIVlSION 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, 8/2 AND 8/16)
PCD Director Franklin noted that the item had been deferred because of construction papers
and legal papers, and now documents were in order.
F. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF OLDE TOWNE VILLAGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB05-
00016) (DEFERRED FROM 8/16)
ZONING CODE SCHEDULE (IP2 and IP3 of 9/1 Information Packet)
PCD Director Franklin, City Clerk Karr, and City Attorney Dilkes present. After discussion
Council agreed to the following schedule:
Monday, September 19 - Work Session (presentation by staff on zoning)
Tuesday, September 20 - Formal
Monday, September 26 - Spec. Work Session/joint with Planning & Zoning (residential zoning)
Tuesday, September 27 - Spec. Work Session/joint with Planning & Zoning (commercial zoning)
Monday, October 3 - Work Session
Tuesday, October 4 - Formal
Wednesday, October 5 - Special formal (public hearing zoning code)
Monday, October 10 - Special work session or formal (zoning code)
Monday, October 17 - Work Session
Tuesday, October 18 - Formal
Wednesday, October 19 -Joint meeting in North Liberty
Monday, October 31 - Work Session (Special time 2:00-5:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, November 1 - Formal
Monday, November 7 - Special work session or formal (zoning code)
Monday, November 14 - Work Session
Tuesday, November 15 - Formal
Saturday, December 3 - Meeting with area Legislators (noon)
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Monday, December 12 - Special Work Session
Tuesday, December 13 - Special Formal
PCD Director Franklin stated copies of the Code would be provided to Council as soon as they
are available, but that a hard copy matrix of changes will be in the next information packet.
Majority agreed to schedule 10/31 work session item to establish legislative priorities and
resolution adopting priorities set for November 15 prior to December meeting with legislators.
STAFF ACTION: Zoning Code matrix showing changes provided in September 8
information packet; and text hard copies made available on September 12 to Council in
three ring binders. (Franklin) Memo outlining schedule changes distributed in
September 8 information packet. (Kart)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 10 - ordinance amending Title 3 .... Library parking violations...) Council
Member Champion reported that she had observed someone parked in the drop off space
for some time and stated she felt this was a good ordinance. Library Director Craig said that
there are library staff who are designated ticket writers with officer numbers.
2. (Agenda item # 7 - .... Construction of duplex ... affordable Dream Home Opportunities
Program ... public hearing.., adopting plans ...) HIS Director Boothroy present for
discussion.
31 (Consent Calendar item # 3(e)2 - resolution approving consensual dual agency addendum
... Court Street Transportation Center ...) In response to Council Member Elliott, the City
Manager and City Attorney replied that the procedure was standard and not contrary to
professional obligations.
4. (Agenda item # 17 - resolution concerning Mediacom Communications .... rates for basic
cable service) In response to Council Member Bailey, Asst. City Manager Helling stated that
the $11.95 charge to customers in August had been brought to Mediacom's attention and
refunds will be made.
5. (Consent Calendar item # 3(e)1 - resolution approving acceptance of dedication .... Outlot A,
Ruppert Hills ... for public park purposes) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, the
City Manager stated the parcel was the Benton Street Park and the City had been awaiting
the deedfrom the developers for dedication.
6. (Agenda items # 15 and # 16 - resolutions approving local funding .... and authorizing
application for financial assistance ... Loparex Inc.) Community and Economic Development
Coordinator Nasby summarized Economic Development Committee recommendations to
approve 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. Council agreed to amend the resolution at the formal meeting.
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COUNCIL TIME
1. Mayor Lehman noted a special formal meeting scheduled to begin at 6:30 that evening.
2. The Mayor stated he would the City Manager to update Council and the public about City
assistance to Hurricane Katrina victims, and suggested that comments be done after
adoption of the Consent Calendar and before public comment is received at the formal
meeting. Council concurred.
Meeting adjourned 6:20 PM.