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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 4, 2000
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 9:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Council
Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, O'Malley,
Grosvenor, Mollenhauer, Boothroy. Council minutes tape recorded on tapes 00-1,
Both Sides.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Lehman, to appoint City Clerk Karr as
Temporary Chairperson. The motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. Temporary Chair Karr presiding
Temporary Chair called the meeting to order and noted the previous custom of
voice voting for Mayor and Mayor Pro tem. Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab,
that all voting for Mayor and Mayor Pro tem be made by paper ballot. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Temporary Chair declared the motion
defeated, 2/5, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Champion, Pfab. Nays:
Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by
Lehman, that all voting be a voice vote, vote decided by a majority, and the canvass
of ballot occur by visual count of the Temporary Chair. The Temporary Chair declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office
of the Mayor of the City of Iowa City. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
O'Donnell, to nominate Ernie Lehman. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
Champion, to nominations cease and a unanimous vote be cast for Ernie Lehman as
Mayor. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present. After the voice vote on the nomination of Ernie Lehman,
the Temporary Chair announced that a majority of Council Members had supported
the nomination of Ernie Lehman and declared he had received enough votes to
secure the position of Mayor for a two-year term.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office
of Mayor Pro tem of the City of Iowa City. Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab,
to nominate Mike O'Donnell. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Kanner, to nominate
Dee Vanderhoef. Moved by Champion, seconded by Lehman, to close nominations.
The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Temporary Chair announced voting on the two nominations
would be conducted in the order nominated. After a voice vote on the nomination
of Mike O'Donnell, the Temporary Chair declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the
following division of voice vote: Ayes: Pfab, Champion, O'Donnell, Lehman. Nays:
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Kanner. The Temporary Chair announced that a majority of
Council Members had supported the nomination of Mike O'Donnell and declared he
had received enough votes to secure the position of Mayor Pro tem for a two-year
term. It was stated for the record that since a majority vote was cast for O'Donnell
a vote for the other nomination was not necessary.
The City Clerk gave the oath of office to Mayor Lehman and Mayor Pro tem
O'Donnell. Mayor Lehman Presiding.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to make the following Council
appointments: Legislative Committee - Vanderhoef, Kanner, Pfab; Rules Committee
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Champion, Lehman; Emergency Management Commission -Pfab; Johnson County
Council of Governments Champion, Kanner, Pfab, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn, alternate-Lehman; Iowa City/Coralville Visitors & Convention Bureau
O'Donnell; Student Senate Subcommittee - Wilburn, Champion. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Mayor Lehman reviewed the Council Computer Policy as follows: City business use
and not private use; city staff support and access of all information; state law
prohibition of public funds for private purposes; city employee purchase program.
The Mayor asked Council to be respectful of City staff office hours and requests for
information.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meeting of
December 6, 7, and 16, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing & Community
Development Comm. - November 18. Airport Comm. - November 11. Bd. of
Appeals - November 8. Human Rights Comm. - November 30. P&R Comm. -
November 3. P&Z Comm. - December 2, December 16. Riverfront & Natural
Areas Comm. - October 20. Sr. Center Comm. - November 16.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Class C Liquor License for Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St. Class B Beer Permit for
Pizza Hut #402005, 1921 Keokuk St. RES. 00-1, Bk. 123, p. 1, ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 00-2, Bk. 123, p. 2, SETTING PUBLIC
DISCUSSION FOR JANUARY 18, 2000 ON THE ADOPTION OF THE 1999
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.
Resolutions, Bk. 123: RES. 00-3, p. 3, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING IN
NAPOLEON PARK. RES. 00-4, p. 4, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A
REHABILITATION AGREEMENT AND A STATEMENT OF LIFE LIEN FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1807 G STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-5,
p. 5, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1164 HOTZ AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 00-6, p. 6, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HAWKEYE STATE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1930 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Terri Miller Chait (Senior Center Comm.) regarding
skywalk fundraising. Richard Kautz (IDOT) regarding Iowa 1 Bridge Repair
Project. Richard Kautz (IDOT) regarding US 6 Bridge Deck Overlay Project.
Jim O'Hare regarding underage admittance. Ruth and Jim Babcock regarding
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underage admittance. Debbie Frye regarding underage admittance. David
Norstrom regarding Gutheinz Fountain. Robert Burns regarding request for
tax abatement for Walden Hills Lot 53. Marian Cretzmeyer regarding lodging
in vehicles. Betty Sedlacek regarding First Avenue extension. Ben Kuenster
regarding First Avenue extension [Mayor response included]. Jack Craig
regarding one-lot commercial subdivision [Mayor response included]. Liz
Fitzgerald (RVAP) regarding PATV funding. JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding passenger loading zone designation on Teeters Court.
Council Member Kanner asked if copies of the citations and/or violations in a liquor
establishments could be provided to Council at the time of renewal of a liquor
license. City Atty. Dilkes suggested a comprehensive Council discussion on grounds
for suspension and revocation of state liquor licenses be scheduled, and noted a
memo on the subject written by Asst. City Atty. Matthews. Staff responded to
Council Member Kanner regarding dancing permits, Electrical Code amendments,
and subordination agreements. Mayor Lehman noted correspondence on underage
drinking issues and stated a response will be provided indicated the City's
commitment to enforce the State and City laws and Council has not had an
opportunity to discuss any change in policy. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of a single family home under the affordable
dream home opportunities program. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-7. Bk. 123,
p. 7, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY 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 [:)F BIDS. HIS Director Boothroy present
for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Public Art Advisory
Committee - one vacancy for a community representative to fill an unexpired term
ending January 1, 2002. Appointment will be made January 18.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Airport Comm. - one vacancy to fill a six-
year term ending March 1, 2006; Civil Service Comm. - one vacancy to fill a four-
year term ending April 5, 2004; Historic Preservation Comm. - four vacancies (one
At-Large, one Woodlawn District, one East College Street District, and one College
Green District) to fill three-year terms ending March 29, 2003; Human Rights
Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002;
Telecommunications Comm. - two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending March
13, 2003. Appointments will be made February 15.
Council Member Champion congratulated Mayor Lehman and Mayor Pro tem
O'Donnell and welcomed new Council Members.
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Council Member Vanderhoef verified that all Council Members received the
Legislative Bulletin from the Iowa League of Cities, and distributed information on a
team building session held in Cedar Rapids.
Council Member Wilburn thanked the voters for trusting him enough to elect
* him to office; asked each Council Member to consider why each was elected; noted
the electronic packets were much easier to navigate than the paper; and clarified
that any item on the Consent Calendar could be removed for separate discussion
and vote.
Council Member Kanner thanked Lehman, O'Donnell, and Vanderhoef for
running for the leadership positions on Council; noted a letter on a Police complaint
(The Mayor stated the individual had been informed of PCRB and Human Rights);
requested information on the bus passes distributed by agencies; and requested
Council consider renegotiating the agreement with HUD and Ecumenical Towers
concerning the elevator servicing the parking level and the potential to use it during
the day to upper floors (Staff will furnish background information on the
agreement).
Mayor Lehman thanked Council Members for supporting him as Mayor;
stated he would be providing an outline of rules for conducting work sessions for
Council review; suggested a goal setting session; and suggested any controversial
items that may be brought up at Council Time should be discussed with the City
Atty. and other Members as a matter of courtesy (City Atty. Dilkes noted that such
matters should be agenda items as well). In observance of Martin Luther King Day,
the Council agreed to reschedule their work session of January 17 to 3:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, January 18. On behalf of the City Council the Mayor noted the efforts of
City staff to host a dinner on New Year's Eve and the outstanding job with Y2K
matters, and asked that Asst. City Mgr. Helling convey the appreciation of Council
to staff.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 10:30 a.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried ~W ~ay~o '
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 12/6/99
Iowa City City Council, special
meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members
present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent:
None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn into
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 6:40 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of
Council activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 12/7/99
Iowa City City Council, special meeting,
7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present:
Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding
Student Citizenship Awards to Grant Wood
Elementary students: Elissa Allen-Holbrook;
Cissy Huang; Matt Noel; David Ray.
The Mayor proclaimed Ellen Buchanan Day
- December 15, Ellen Buchanan accepted.
Moved and seconded that the following
items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council
Actions for the special meeting of
November 23, as published, subject
to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Historic Preservation
Cornre. - October 14, November 8.
Housing and Community Development
Comm. - October 21. Bd. of
Adjustment - November 3. Bd. of
Appeals - June 7. Public Art Advisory
Comm. - November 4. Library Bd. of
Trustees - October 20, October 28.
P&Z Comm. - November 18.
Permit Motions and
Resolutions as Recommended by the
City Clerk: Class C Liquor License for
Mabel's Bardello & Eatery, 1578 First
Ave. S. Class C Liquor License for
Gringo's, 115 E. College St. Class C
Liquor License for Gabe's, 330 E.
Washington St. Outdoor Service Area
for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St.
Class C Liquor License for Jimmy's
Brick Oven Caf~, 749 Mormon Trek
Blvd. Outdoor Service Area for
Jimmy's Brick Oven Caf~, 749
Mormon Trek Blvd. Class C Liquor
License for New Yen Ching
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Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum St. Class C
Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's
Mexican Caf~, 1411 S. Waterfront.
Class C Beer Permit for Petro N
Provisions, 2 Escort Lane. RES. 99-
398, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES.
99-399, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A SINGLE FAMILY HOME UNDER THE
AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME
OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM,
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF
HOUSING AND INSPECTION
SERVICES TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
RES. 99-400, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON PLANS
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL
RECYCLING PROJECT, PHASE 2,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-401,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS PECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL GAS
COLLECTION SYSTEM PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-402,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH A
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY
RIGHTS FOR THE SOUTH SYCAMORE
REGIONAL STORMWATER AND
GREENSPACE PROJECT, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
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CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE
DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 99-403,
PROVIDING NOTICE THAT AT LEAST
NINETY-FIVE PERCENT (95%) OF THE
WORK UNDER THE CONTRACT FOR
THE WILLOW CREEK INTERCEPTOR
AND LATERAL SEWERS PROJECT
HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND THAT
THE CITY INTENDS TO RELEASE
FUNDS RETAINED PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 573, CODE OF IOWA. RES.
99-404, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE SANITARY SEWER AND WATER
MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
MORMON TREK VILLAGE, PHASE IV.
RES. 99-405, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM
SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
HOLLYWOOD MANOR - PART 6,
AND DECLARING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE. RES. 99~406,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER,
WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR GALWAY
HILLS - PART THREE AND A
PORTION OF THE FUTURE PART
FOUR, AND DECLARING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE. RES. 99-407,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
WESTMINSTER SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Correspondence: Senator
Charles Grassley regarding Intermodal
Transportation Facility. Margaret
Wieting (JC Historical Society)
regarding funding. Patricia Van Rollins
regarding living in vehicles. Cathy
Weingeist (DTA) - funding for holiday
lights. Jonathan Jordahl (JC Board of
Supervisors) regarding Johnson
County/Iowa City Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment appointments.
Arlene Heck (AT&T) regarding rate
increase. JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding: designation of
fourteen (14) parallel parking spaces
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on the east side of the 10 block of
North Dubuque Street.
Correspondence regarding underage
drinking from: Karen Scoville, Kathy
Okerberg, Connie Boyer.
Correspondence regarding Hickory Hill
Park and Oakland Cemetery from:
Lutgendorf family, Sue Fuortes,
Nancy Hindes, Dan Campion, Judy
Miner.
Millie Flynn and Lawrence See, 320 E.
Washington, appeared regarding noise at
around Gabe's bar. Council directed staff to
provide information on the noise complaints in
the area. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Tom Carsner, Friends of Hickory Hill Park,
thanked Council for consideration of a
resolution dedicating additional parkland, and
urged the dedication of 36 acres adjoining
Hickory Hill Park at their January 18 meeting.
Terri Miller Chiat, updated Council on the
skywalk committee. Florence Boos, 1427
Davenport Street, appeared re the Deer
Management Plan. Daryl Woodson, Englert
Theatre Coalition, updated Council on the
possible purchase of the Englert and City
support. Steven Kanner announced there
were still tickets available for the Women's
Resource and Action Center tribute to Karen
Kubby on December 9. Jim Throgmorton,
715 N. Linn, supported comments made
earlier by Tom Carsner regarding Hickory Hill
Park; hoped the City could work with the
Englert Theatre Coalition; and thanked
outgoing Council Members Kubby, Norton,
and Thornberry.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for January 18 on an ordinance
changing the zoning designation from Low
Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12) and
Medium Density Single Family Residential
(RS-8) to Planned Development Housing
Overlay (OPDH-12/11.79 acres) and (OPDH-
8/1.47 acres) and approving a preliminary
Planned Development Housing Overlay Plan
for Windsor Ridge, Part 15, a proposed 98-
unit residential development located north of
Court Street at its eastern terminus. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for January 18 on an ordinance
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changing the zoning designation from Low
Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to
Sensitive Areas Overlay - Low Density
Residential (OSA-5) and approving a
preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan
for three four-unit buildings on a 2.72 acre
property located north of Rohret Road, west
of Highway 218. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for January 18 on an ordinance
changing the zoning designation from Planned
High Density Multi-Family Residential (PRM)
to Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-PRM) and
approving a preliminary Sensitive Areas
Development Plan for approximately .28 acres
located at 522 S. Dubuque Street. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-
408, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR
RIDGE, PART TEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-
409, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR
RIDGE, PART ELEVEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-
410, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR
RIDGE, PART TWELVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-
411, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR
RIDGE, PART THIRTEEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-
412, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR
RIDGE, PART FOURTEEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-
413, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL
FINAL PLAT OF WESTCOTT HEIGHTS PART
TWO, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-
414, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WILD
PRAIRIE ESTATES PART THREE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City
Utilities" of the City Code Of Iowa City, Iowa,
by adopting a new Section 14-3b-5 entitled
"Project Specific Tap-On Fee For The
Northwest Sanitary Sewer Project, Phase I1."
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City
Utilities" of the City Code Of Iowa City, Iowa,
by adopting a new Section 14-3b-6 entitled
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"Project Specific Tap-On Fee For The South
Sycamore Sanitary Trunk Sewer Project."
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City
Utilities" of the City Code Of Iowa City, Iowa,
by adopting a new Section 14-3b-7 entitled
"Project Specific Tap-On Fee For The 1996
Highlander Lift Station, Force Main And Trunk
Sewer Project."
A public hearing was held on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City
Utilities" of the City Code Of Iowa City, Iowa,
by adopting a new Section 14-3b-8 entitled
"Project Specific Tap-On Fee For The Scott
Boulevard Trunk Sewer Project."
A public hearing was held on a resolution
declaring the City's intent to continue with
and authorizing the acquisition of property
rights for the Longfellow-Twain Pedestrian
Tunnel Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-
415, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO
CONTINUE WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR
THE LONGFELLOW-TWAIN PEDESTRIAN
TUNNEL PROJECT.
A public hearing was held on a resolution
approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the 2000 Parking Ramp
Maintenance and Repair Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-
416, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
2000 PARKING RAMP MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT
OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH
BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING
TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution
approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Capitol Street Parking
Ramp Lighting Improvements.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-
417, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
CAPITOL STREET PARKING RAMP LIGHTING
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
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AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution
authorizing conveyance of one-half of a ten
foot wide vacated portion of the Washington
Street right-of-way located portion of the
Washington Street right-of-way located
between 1033 (Lot 7, Koser Brothers
Subdivision) and 1025 Washington Street to
James and Christine Waiters.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-
418, AUTHORIZING CONVEYENCE OF ONE
HALF OF A TEN FOOT WIDE VACATED
PORTION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED BETWEEN 1033
(LOT 7, KOSER BROTHERS SUBDIVISION)
AND 1025 WASHINGTON STREET TO
JAMES AND CHRISTINE WALTERS.
A public hearing on a resolution authorizing
conveyance of a single family home Iosated
at 2660 Indigo Court.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-
419, AUTHORIZING CONVEYENCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2660
INDIGO COURT TO THE TENANT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-
420, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF A
SINGLE FAMILY LOT UNDER THE
AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME PROGRAM.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance
amending Title 8, entitled "Police
Regulations," Chapter 5, entitled
"Miscellaneous Offenses," of the City Code to
add a new section prohibiting the use of
vehicles for lodging on public streets, rights-
of-way, parking lots, or other public property
within the City of Iowa City, be given first
vote for consideration. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The
following individuals appeared: Amanda
Coyne, Hawkeye Chapter of Iowa Civil
Liberties Union; Jim Waiters, 1033
Washington St.; Steve Kanner; John Shaw,
437 S. Summit; and Sally Murray. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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
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be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD. 99-3910, AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE
CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY ENTITLED
"MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 1 TO ADD SECTION
4C THEREIN TO ALLOW THE CITY
MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO INSTALL OR
MODIFY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR
TEMPORARY CONDITIONS, be voted on for
final passage at this time. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved and seconded that
the ordinance be adopted at this time. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule
requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to
be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD. 99-3911, AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE
CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY ENTITLED
"MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 4, SECTION 10D(1)
THEREIN TO ESTABLISH THE LENGTH OF
BUS STANDS, be adopted at this time. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved
and seconded that the ordinance be adopted
at this time. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-
421, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE
EXTERIOR AWNING TO THE COLLEGE
STREET BILLIARDS CLUB & DELl AT 114-116
E. COLLEGE STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-
422, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE
EXTERIOR SIGNAGE TO THE BOOK MARKET
IN THE OLD CAPITOL MALL.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-
423, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE
EXTERIOR SIGNAGE TO THE SHERATON
HOTEL AT 210 DUBUQUE STREET, with the
letters reduced to four foot. Charlie Novel,
Sanlyn & Associates, appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-
424, APPROVING THE EXTERIOR DESIGN
AND AWNING TO THE BROTHERS BAR &
GRILL AT 125 S. DUBUQUE STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-
425, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
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CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY WATER
FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, DIVISION 1:
WATER TREATMENT PLANT, DIVISION 2:
WELL HOUSES. Emmett Wilson and Richard
Struve, US Filter Controls System, appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-
426, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S
CONSOLIDATED PLAN, KNOWN AS CITY
STEPS, FOR 2001~2006, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN
AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING
THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE
CONSOLIDATED PLAN.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-
427, INTENT TO CONVEY A PORTION OF
LOT 1, BLOCK 3, RUNDELL ADDITION,
CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 2,995
SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GRANT STREET
AND COURT STREET, TO ADJACENT
PROPERTY OWNERS WILLIAM G. FLANAGAN
AND ELIZABETH ROSE, AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE
FOR JANUARY 18, 2000.
Moved and sesonded to adopt RES. 99~
428, APPROVING A CONSENT
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER BETWEEN THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY.
David Riley, Environmental Advocates,
appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-
429, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS
IN THE LIBRARY BY DELETING ONE LIBRARY
ASSISTANT I POSITION AND ADDING ONE
LIBRARY WEB SPECIALIST POSITION AND
AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY
ADDING THE POSITION OF LIBRARY WEB
SPECIALIST.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 99-
430, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING
LITIGATION.
The Mayor announced the vacancy on the
Public Art Advisory Committee for a
community representative to fill an unexpired
term ending January 1, 2002. This
appointment will be made January 18.
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Moved and seconded to appoint Douglas
DuCharme, 105 N. Westminster, to the Bd. of
Appeals to fill a five-year term ending
December 31, 2004, for a Building Design
Professional. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 9:50 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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
Submitted for publication 12/16/99
Subject to change as finalized by the City
Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office, 356-5043.
The cost of publishing the following
proceedings and claims is ~
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said
publication is ~
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 12/16/99
Iowa City City Council, special
meeting 8:00 a.m. in the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present:
Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef (8:05 a.m.). Absent: Kubby,
Thornberry.
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 adopt RES.
99-431, RATIFYING THE SETTLEMENT OF
PENDING LITIGATION.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 8:12 a.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Submitted for publication 12/20/99 /
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's office at 356-5043.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 6, 1999
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion (6:33 p.m.), Kubby,
Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers
present: Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 99-111, side 2.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Norton, to adjourn into 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, 6/0, Champion absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried and adjourned into executive session 6:32 p.m. Council returned to open session 6:39 p.m.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn the special
meeting 6:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 7, 1999
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Grosvenor, Fosse, Schmadeke, Matthews, Franklin, Craig,
Nasby, Fowler, Schoenfelder. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 99-113 & 99-
114, Both Sides.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Grant
Wood Elementary students: Elissa Allen-Holbrook; Cissy Huang; Matt Noel; David
Ray.
The Mayor proclaimed Ellen Buchanan Day - December 15, Ellen Buchanan
accepted.
The Mayor reported that Iowa City had been awarded the 21st Century
Aviation Expo Fly Iowa Convention in 2001. Airport Commission Chair Mascari
present for discussion. The Mayor noted outgoing Council Members Karen Kubby,
Dee Norton, and Dean Thornberry.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meeting of
November 23, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. -
October 14, November 8. Housing and Community Development Comm. -
October 21. Bd. of Adjustment - November 3. Bd. of Appeals - June 7.
Public Art Advisory Comm. - November 4. Library Bd. of Trustees - October
20, October 28. P&Z Comm. - November 18.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Class C Liquor License for Mabel's Bardello & Eatery, 1578 First Ave. S.
Class C Liquor License for Gringo's, 115 E. College St. Class C Liquor
License for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's,
330 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Jimmy's Brick Oven Caf~,
749 Mormon Trek Blvd. Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy's Brick Oven Caf~,
749 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class C Liquor License for New Yen Ching
Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum St. Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's
Mexican Caf~, 1411 S. Waterfront. Class C Beer Permit for Petro N
Provisions, 2 Escort Lane. RES. 99-398, Bk. 122, p. 398, ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-399, Bk. 122, p. 399, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for January 4 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME
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OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING
AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION. RES. 99-400, Bk. 122, p. 400, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
for January 18 ON PLANS SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY
LANDFILL RECYCLING PROJECT, PHASE 2, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-401,
Bk. 122, p. 401, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for January 18 ON PLANS
PECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL GAS COLLECTION SYSTEM
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 99-402, Bk. 122, p. 402, SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING for January 18 ON INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH A
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS
FOR THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL STORMWATER AND
GREENSPACE PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE
DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 122: RES. 99-403, p. 403, PROVIDING NOTICE
THAT AT LEAST NINETY-FIVE PERCENT (95%) OF THE WORK UNDER THE
CONTRACT FOR THE WILLOW CREEK INTERCEPTOR AND LATERAL
SEWERS PROJECT HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND THAT THE CITY INTENDS
TO RELEASE FUNDS RETAINED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 573, CODE OF
IOWA. RES. 99-404, p. 404, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MORMON TREK
VILLAGE, PHASE IV. RES. 99-405, p. 405, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR HOLLYWOOD MANOR - PART 6, AND
DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE. RES. 99-406, p. 406, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR GALWAY HILLS - PART THREE AND A PORTION OF
THE FUTURE PART FOUR, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN
FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 99-407, Bk. 122, p. 407,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WESTMINSTER SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Correspondence: Senator Charles Grassley regarding Intermodal
Transportation Facility. Margaret Wieting (JC Historical Society) regarding
funding. Patricia Van Rollins regarding living in vehicles. Cathy Weingeist
(DTA) - funding for holiday lights. Jonathan Jordahl (JC Board of
Supervisors) regarding Johnson County/Iowa City Airport Zoning Board of
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Adjustment appointments. Arlene Heck (AT&T) regarding rate increase.
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding: designation of fourteen (14)
parallel parking spaces on the east side of the 10 block of North Dubuque
Street. Correspondence regarding underage drinking from: Karen Scoville,
Kathy Qkerberg, Connie Boyer. Correspondence regarding Hickory Hill Park
and Oakland Cemetery from: Lutgendorf family, Sue Fuortes, Nancy Hindes,
Dan Campion, Judy Miner.
Millie Flynn and Lawrence See, 320 E. Washington, appeared regarding noise at
and around Gabe's bar. Council directed staff to provide information on the noise
complaints in the area. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Tom Carsner, Friends of Hickory Hill Park, thanked Council for consideration
of a resolution dedicating additional parkland, and urged the dedication of 36 acres
adjoining Hickory Hill Park at their January 18 meeting. Terri Miller Chait, updated
Council on the skywalk committee. Florence Boos, 1427 Davenport Street,
appeared re the Deer Management Plan. Daryl Woodson, Englert Theatre Coalition,
updated Council on the possible purchase of the Englert and City support. Steven
Kanner announced there were still tickets available for the Women's Resource and
Action Center tribute to Karen Kubby on December 9. Jim Throgmorton, 715 N.
Linn, supported comments made earlier by Tom Carsner regarding Hickory Hill Park;
hoped the City could work with the Englert Theatre Coalition; and thanked outgoing
Council Members Kubby, Norton, and Thornberry.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for January
18 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Multi-Family
Residential (RM-12) and Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to
Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-12/11.79 acres) and (OPDH-8/1.47
acres) and approving a preliminary Planned Development Housing Overlay Plan for
Windsor Ridge, Part 15, a proposed 98-unit residential development located north
of Court Street at its eastern terminus. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for
January 18 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density
Single-Family Residential (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay - Low Density
Residential (OSA-5) and approving a preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan
for three four-unit buildings on a 2.72 acre property located north of Rohret Road,
west of Highway 218. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
January 18 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Planned High
Density Multi-Family Residential (PRM) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-PRM) and
approving a preliminary Sensitive Areas Development Plan for approximately .28
acres located at 522 S. Dubuque Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-408, Bk.
122, p. 408, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART TEN, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-409, Bk. 122,
p. 409, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART ELEVEN, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-410, Bk.
122, p. 410, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART TWELVE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, 'seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-411, Bk.
122, p. 411, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART THIRTEEN,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-412, Bk.
122, p. 41 2, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART FOURTEEN,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-413, Bk.
122, p. 413, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF WESTCOTT
HEIGHTS PART TWO, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-414, Bk.
122, p. 41 4, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES PART THREE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. City Atty. Dilkes and PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3,
entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code Of Iowa City, Iowa, by adopting a new
Section 14-3b-5 entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fee For The Northwest Sanitary
Sewer Project, Phase I1." PW Director Schmadeke presented information on the four
sewer projects. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3,
entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code Of Iowa City, Iowa, by adopting a new
Section 14-3b-6 entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fee For The South Sycamore
Sanitary Trunk Sewer Project." No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3,
entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code Of Iowa City, Iowa, by adopting a new
Section 14-3b-7 entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fee For The 1996 Highlander Lift
Station, Force Main And Trunk Sewer Project." No one appeared.
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 3,
entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code Of Iowa City, Iowa, by adopting a new
Section 14-3b-8 entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fee For The Scott Boulevard
Trunk Sewer Project." No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on a resolution declaring the City's intent to
continue with and authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the Longfellow-
Twain Pedestrian Tunnel Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-415, Bk. 122, p.
415, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH AND AUTHORIZING
THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE LONGFELLOW-TWAIN
PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2000 Parking
Ramp Maintenance and Repair Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-41 6, Bk.
122, p. 416, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000 PARKING RAMP
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. Parking & Transit Director Fowler present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Capitol Street
Parking Ramp Lighting Improvements. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-417, Bk.
122, p. 417, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPITOL STREET
PARKING RAMP LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT
OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS. Parking & Transit Director Fowler present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of one-half
of a ten foot wide vacated portion of the Washington Street right-of-way located
portion of the Washington Street right-of-way located between 1033 (Lot 7, Koser
Brothers Subdivision) and 1025 Washington Street to James and Christine Waiters.
No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-418, Bk. 122,
p. 418, AUTHORIZING CONVEYENCE OF ONE HALF OF A TEN FOOT WIDE
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VACATED PORTION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED
BETWEEN 1033 (LOT 7, KOSER BROTHERS SUBDIVISION) AND 1025
WASHINGTON STREET TO JAMES AND CHRISTINE WALTERS. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing on a resolution authorizing conveyance of a single family
home located at 2660 Indigo Court. No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-419, Bk.
122, p. 419, AUTHORIZING CONVEYENCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 2660 INDIGO COURT TO THE TENANT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Kubby, to adopt RES. 99-420, Bk. 122,
p. 420, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF A SINGLE FAMILY LOT UNDER THE
AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 5, entitled "Miscellaneous Offenses,"
of the City Code to add a new section prohibiting the use of vehicles for lodging on
public streets, rights-of-way, parking lots, or other public property within the City
of Iowa City, be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council Members
expressed their 'views. The following individuals appeared: Amanda Coyne,
Hawkeye Chapter of Iowa Civil Liberties Union; Jim Waiters, 1033 Washington St.;
Steve Kanner; John Shaw, 437 S. Summit; and Sally Murray. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman,
Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Champion, Kubby. Absent:
None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 99-3910, Bk. 42, p. 44,
AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY ENTITLED "MOTOR
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 1 TO ADD SECTION 4C
THEREIN TO ALLOW THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO INSTALL OR MODIFY
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR TEMPORARY CONDITIONS, be voted on for
final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry,
seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be adopted at this time. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 99-3911, Bk. 42, p. 45,
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AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY ENTITLED "MOTOR
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 4, SECTION 10D(1) THEREIN
TO ESTABLISH THE LENGTH OF BUS STANDS, be adopted at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the
ordinance be adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-421, Bk.
122, p. 421, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR AWNING TO THE
COLLEGE STREET BILLIARDS CLUB & DELl AT 114-116 E. COLLEGE STREET.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-422, Bk.
122, p. 422, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE TO THE
BOOK MARKET IN THE OLD CAPITOL MALL. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman,
Norton, O'Donnell. Nays: Kubby, Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 99-423, Bk.
122, p. 423, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE TO THE
SHERATON HOTEL AT 210 DUBUQUE STREET, with the letters reduced to four
foot. Arch/Energy Coordinator Schoenfelder present for discussion. Charlie Novel,
Sanlyn & Associates, appeared. After discussion, Council agreed to approve the
sign with the letters reduced to four feet. Original motion was amended to reflect
the four foot letters. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion,
Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell. Nays: Kubby.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-424, Bk.
122, p. 424, APPROVING THE EXTERIOR DESIGN AND AWNING TO THE
BROTHERS BAR & GRILL AT 125 S. DUBUQUE STREET. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-425, Bk.
122, p. 425, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA
CITY WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, DIVISION 1: WATER TREATMENT
PLANT, DIVISION 2: WELL HOUSES to Knutson Construction 'Services for
925,875,200. PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Emmett Wilson and
Richard Struve, US Filter Controls System, appeared. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-426, Bk.
122, p. 426, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN, KNOWN AS CITY
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STEPS, FOR 2001-2006, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID
PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER
AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED
PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-427, Bk. 122,
p. 427, INTENT TO CONVEY A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 3, RUNDELL
ADDITION, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 2,995 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GRANT STREET AND COURT STREET, TO
ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS WILLIAM G. FLANAGAN AND ELIZABETH ROSE,
AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR JANUARY 18,
2000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-428, Bk.
122, p. 428, APPROVING A CONSENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER BETWEEN THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY.
David Riley, Environmental Advocates, appeared. Asst. City Arty. Matthews
present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-429, Bk.
122, p. 429; AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE LIBRARY BY
DELETING ONE LIBRARY ASSISTANT I POSITION AND ADDING ONE LIBRARY
WEB SPECIALIST POSITION AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY
ADDING THE POSITION OF LIBRARY WEB SPECIALIST. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-430, Bk. 122,
p. 430, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION (Margaret Vaughan -
~47,500). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor announced the vacancy on the Public Art Advisory Committee for
a community representative to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002. This
appointment will be made January 18.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to appoint Douglas DuCharme,
105 N. Westminster, to the Bd. of Appeals to fill a five-year term ending December
31, 2004, for a Building Design Professional. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Kubby abstaining.
Council Member Kubby thanked the citizens for affording her the challenge to
serve on Council, and encouraged new Council Members to stay involved in the
community.
Council Member Champion stated she would miss all outgoing Members.
Council Member O'Donnell stated he admired each outgoing Member and he
would miss them all; asked Council to address the issue of dogs running loose in
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Hickory Hill Park; and noted the heritage of Oakland Cemetery and endorsed the
compromise to dedicate 30 acres adjoining Hickory Hill for parkland and leave the
other area for cemetery.
Council Member Thornberry thanked the voting public for their support.
Council Member Vanderhoef wished outgoing Members good luck.
Council Member Norton encouraged people to ride the Willow Creek Trail;
asked Council to consider options to underage drinking; and challenged new Council
to remain focused on solving problems and maintaining a spirit of civility.
Mayor Lehman stated he would like to make two appointments to the Iowa
Earth 2000 Committee by December 15, noting he had asked outgoing Council
Member Norton to consider one appointment; stated his interest in aggressively
ticketing people who run stop signs; and wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn the special meeting
9:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
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, 356-5043.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 16, 1999
Iowa City City Council, special meeting 8:00 a.m. in the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef (8:05 a.m.). Absent: Kubby, Thornberry. Staffmembers
present: Dilkes, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 99-115, side 1.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, 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, 4/0, Kubby, Thornberry, Vanderhoef all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive
session 8:03 a.m.
Council returned to open session 8:11 a.m.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-431, Bk.
122, p. 431, RATIFYING THE SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION (Iowa City
Mobile Home Park, Detlef Schelin). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Kubby,
Thornberry absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn the special meeting
8:12 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried 5/0, Thornberry, Vanderhoef
absent.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk