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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 15, 2000
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staffmembers present:
Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Boothroy, Scott, Schmadeke. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tapes 00-27 & 00-28, Both Sides.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lincoln
Elementary students: Lindsay McConnell; Ben Schott; Christine Weirich.
The Mayor proclaimed Sertoma's Freedom Week - February 21-25.
The Mayor presented the State of the City Message.
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 Official Council Actions for the special meeting of January
31 and the regular meeting February 1, as published, subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Bd. -
January 20. Bd. of Appeals - January 10. Human Rights Comm. - December
21.
Approve a change in the definition of sexual orientation in the Iowa
City Human Rights Ordinance.
Human Rights Comm. - January 25. Public Art Advisory Comm. - January 6,
December 16. Bd. Of Library Trustees - January 13, P&R Comm. - January
12, February 8. P&Z Comm. - January 20, February 3. PCRB - January 25.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Class B Wine Permit for QuikTrip/1509, 232 E. Burlington St. Class C Beer
Permit for QuikTrip #509, 232 E. Burlington St. Class E Liquor License for
John's Grocery, 401 E. Market St. Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee #1,
1720 Waterfront Dr. Class B Wine Permit for Hy-Vee #1, 1720 Waterfront
Dr. Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee #1, 1720 Waterfront Dr. Class C Liquor
License for El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr. Class E
Liquor License for Hy-Vee #2, 812 S. First Ave. Class B Wine Permit for Hy-
Vee #2, 81 2 S. First Ave. Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee #2, 81 2 S. First
Ave. Special Class C Liquor License for Sushi PoPo, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd.
Special Class C Liquor License for Devotay, 117 N. Linn St. Class B Wine
Permit for Devotay, 117 N. Linn St. Class C Liquor License for Fieldhouse,
111 E. College St.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for March 7 on an
ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 1, "Definitions," Title 4, Chapter 3,
entitled "Outdoor Service Areas," and Title 1 O, Chapter 3, entitled
"Commercial Use of Sidewalks" to establish new definitions and regulations
for outdoor service areas and sidewalk cafes. RES. 00-45, BK. 123, p. 45,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for March 7 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PROJECT,
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DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 00-46, Bk. 123, p. 46, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for March 7 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DODGE STREET
BRIDGE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEERTO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES.
00-47, BK. 123, p. 47, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for March 7 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE PHASE I
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 00-48, Bk. 123, p. 48,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for March 7 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE BENTON STREET TURN LANE AND NED ASHTON MEMORIAL PARK
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. 00-49, Bk. 123, p. 49, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for February 29 TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2001, THE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AND
ALSO THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH
FISCAL YEAR 2004.
Resolutions, Bk. 123: RES. 00-50, p. 50, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MERCY HOSPITAL
FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ON JOHNSON STREET
IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-51, p. 51, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 28-28Y2 NORTH GOVERNOR STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES 00-52, p. 52, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 919 EAST WASHINGTON STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-53, p. 53, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER RELOCATION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MERCY
HOSPITAL EXPANSION. RES. 00-54, p. 54, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION
OF THE REVISED VOUCHER PAYMENT STANDARDS FOR THE IOWA CITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY VOUCHER PROGRAM.
Correspondence: Nancy Purington regarding Arts Iowa City. Nancy
Purington regarding Epicenter. Nancy Purington regarding Arts Iowa City.
Dwayne and Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret regarding housing in the near
Northeast side. Robert Kelley and Dixie Saylor regarding Iowa City Fire
Department. Nancy Hindes regarding Hickory Hill Park and Oakland cemetery.
Sharon Koele regarding dog leash law and Hickory Hill Park. Steve Bernhardt
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and Gae Walton regarding dog leash law and Hickory Hill Park. Lara Aho
regarding dog leash laws and Hickory Hill Park. Neighborhood Council of
Iowa City regarding traffic control. Gen VanVeldhuizen regarding underage
drinking. Margaret Francis regarding underage drinking. Karen Kubby
regarding language used in the Deer Kill. Lorrie Crandall regarding east Iowa
City. Shelagh Hayreh regarding peninsula development [Mayor response
included]. Sheri McMichael regarding Special Olympics. Gary Wilkinson,
Department of Veteran Affairs regarding invitation to participate in the
National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans. Lyle and Carol Seydel regarding
skateboard park.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef abstaining. The Mayor
repeated the public hearings as set and declared the motion carried.
Jay Honohan, Senior Center Commission, updated Council on activities at
the Center, and clarified information on the skywalk presented in a Press Citizen
editorial. Rosie Wilhelm, 39 Rita Lyn Ct., appeared opposing the First Avenue
extension. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Wilburn, to accept a copy of a flyer
"How Much Traffic? How Fast?" printed by Jim Waiters. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 4/3, Vanderhoef, Lehman, O'Donnell voting "nay". Dan Coleman
appeared suggesting strict enforcement of leash laws for dogs in Hickory Hill Park,
but creating a leash free fenced in area around the dam; posting of the work
session agenda on the City web page; and encouraged televising Council work
sessions. John Balmer appeared supporting the First Avenue and Scott BIvd.
extensions; supported keeping dogs on leashes in Hickory Hill Park; asked Council
to remember those that indicated their wishes for cemetery expansion of the land
around Hickory Hill Park; and did not support the televising of Council work
sessions. Don Anciaux, 2119 Russell Drive, and Cam Campbell, supported the
extensions of First Avenue and Scott Blvd.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan
to adopt and incorporate the South Central District Plan for property generally
located east of Highway 218, south of Highway 1 and west of the Iowa River.
Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. The following individuals
appeared: Bart Schuchert; Jan Driscoll, 963 Boston Way; and Jim Dane, 4507
Dane Rd. SW. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from: Jim Dane; Bart Schuchert and Gene Schuchert; and Jane
Driscoll. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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 (Duck
Creek Condo's) be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance changing
the zoning designation from Neighborhood Commercial (CN-1) to Commercial Office
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(CO~1) for 2.5 acres of property located on the west side of First Avenue at Tudor
Drive (Mercy Hospital), be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kanner
abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Q'Donnell, seconded
by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Betty Ketchurn; EIoise Stewart;
Gloria & Edward Kottick; Ruth Switzer; Betty Irwin. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the rule requiring
ordinances be 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. 00-3912, Bk. 43, p. 1, AMENDING THE
ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF
APPROXIAMTELY 13.26 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RM-12) AND MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-
8), TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-8/1.47 ACRES AND
QPDH-12/11.79 ACRES), AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY PLAN FOR A 98-UNIT RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH OF COURT STREET
AT ITS EASTERN TERMINUS (WINDSOR RIDGE, PART 15), be voted on for final
passage at this time. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by
Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to call the question. The Mayor declared the
motion calling the question carried, 6/1, Kanner voting "nay". The Mayor declared
the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner. Absent:
None. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kanner abstaining.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by
Champion, to accept correspondence from Gary Watts, Arlington LC. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-55, Bk.
123, p. 55, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE PART 15.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, that the rule requiring ordinances be
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. 00-3913, Bk. 43, p. 2, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY
CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM PLANNED HIGH DENSITY MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (PRM) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (QSA-PRM) AND
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
12,066 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT 522 S. DUBUQUE STREET (Clark), be vote
on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion,
Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Wilburn,
seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kanner abstaining. The Mayor declared
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the motion carried. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to accept
correspondence from Jeff Clark. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-56, Bk. 123,
p. 56, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SCOTT BOULEVARD EAST, PART 4, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council took a brief recess.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-57, Bk. 123,
p. 57, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE
LONGFELLOW / TWAIN PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT STP-E-3715(61 6)--8V-52.
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 on the City's intent to continue
with and authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the Highway 6 Corridor
Improvements Project. The following individuals appeared in favor of the project:
Jerry Hansen, Wetherby Friends and Neighbors; J.P. Claussen, 21 6 Fairchild Street;
Jane Klitzka, Grant Wood Neighborhood Assn.; and Don Anciaux, 2119 Russell
Drive. Council requested staff provide information on past studies of pedestrian
safety along Highway 6. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from Jerry Hansen, Chairman of Wetherby Friends and Neighbors.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-58, Bk.
123, p. 58, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH AND
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE HIGHWAY 6
CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. 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 on the City's intent to proceed
with and authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the Westside Trunk
Sewer Project, Phase 2. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-59, Bk.
123, p. 59, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE WESTSIDE
TRUNK SEWER PROJECT, PHASE 2. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
City Atty. Dilkes stated the applicants had been informed of Council
discussion at their work session on February 14, and requested the public hearing
be continued indefinitely and the resolution deferred. Moved by Pfab, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to continue indefinitely a public hearing on a resolution authorizing
conveyance of 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to defer indefinitely a resolution
authorizing conveyance of 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of an
approximately 7,720 square foot parcel of the unimproved, vacated portion of the
Virginia Drive right-of-way located between lots 2 and 14 of North Hills Subdivision
immediately northeast of the intersection of Virginia Drive and Ridgewood Lane to
adjacent property owners Philip and Helen Oldis. No one appeared.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-60, Bk. 123, p.
60, AUTHORING CONVEYANCE OF AN APPROXIMATELY 7,720 SQUARE FOOT
PARCEL OF THE UNIMPROVED, VACATED PORTION OF THE VIRGINIA DRIVE
RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 2 AND 14 OF NORTH HILLS
SUBDIVISION IMMEDIATELY NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF VIRGINIA
DRIVE AND RIDGEWOOD LANE TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS PHILIP AND
HELEN OLDIS. 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 the conveyance 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 adjacent property owner Marjorie B. Hayek. No one appeared.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-61, Bk. 123, p.
61, AUTHORIZING THE 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 ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER MARJORIE B. HAYEK.
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 1512
Dickinson Lane. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-62, Bk.
123, p. 62, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 1512 DICKINSON LANE. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion,
to call the question. The Mayor declared the motion on calling the question carried
unanimously,7/O, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-63, Bk.
123, p. 63, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH PAT MOORE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, DBA
MOORE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
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Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner,
Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance adopting
the 1999 National Electrical Code with certain local amendments, be given second
vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
City Code Title 2, entitled "Human Rights," Chapter 1, entitled "General
Provisions," Section 1, entitled "Definitions," regarding the definition of sexual
orientation, be given second vote for consideration. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to call the
question. The Mayor declared the motion calling the question carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried to give the
ordinance second consideration.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt ORD. 00-3915, Bk. 43, p.
3, 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 II." Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 00-3916, Bk.
43, p. 4, 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." Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt ORD. 00-3917, Bk.
43, p. 5, 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." Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt ORD. 00-3918, Bk.
43, p. 6, 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." Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-64, Bk. 123,
p. 64, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR
PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-65, Bk.
123, p. 65, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA CITY LANDFILL GAS COLLECTION SYSTEM to Westmar for ~ 922,998.00.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-66, Bk. 123, p.
66, REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED ON FEBRUARY 8, 2000 FOR THE IOWA CITY
LANDFILL RECYCLING CENTER, PHASE 2, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for
March 7 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM QF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING
CENTER PROJECT, PHASE 2, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE
FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Public Works Director Schmadeke and Sr. Civil Engr.
Scott present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-67, Bk.
123, p. 67, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
CONTRACT 3 - SOUTH PLANT IMPROVEMENTS, WASTEWATER TREATMENT
AND COLLECTION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Story Construction for
$26,574,000.00. Public Works Director Schmadeke present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-68, Bk. 123, p.
68, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN STANLEY CONSULTANTS, INC. OF MUSCATINE, IOWA
AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY FOR CONSULTING SERVICES DURING
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CONTRACT 3 SOUTH PLANT IMPROVEMENTS,
WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND COLLECTION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-69, Bk. 123, p.
69, AUTHORIZING MAILING AND PUBLICATION QF NOTICE OF INTENT TO
COMMENCE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE JOHNSON
STREET SANITARY SEWER PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR THE
PROJECT; AND SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING to be March 21. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-70, Bk.
123, p. 70, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE INTERIOR PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY OF THE
CITY PLAZA HOTEL. Asst. City Mgr. Helling and City Atty. Dilkes present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
* REVISED FEBRUARY 29, 2000
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Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to authorize the City Manager
to sign an amendment to the agreement for temporary use of public right-of-way
between the City of Iowa City, Gene UL.C., Old Feed Store Associates, and Gilbert
Street Investors, L.L.C. for portion of Court and Linn Streets and the west half of
the alley adjacent to owners property running north and south between Burlington
and Court Streets, Iowa City, Iowa. Jay Honohan appeared. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy on the Public Art Advisory Comm. For
one appointment to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002. Appointment
will be made March 21.
Moved by Q'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to make the following
appointments to Boards and Commissions: appoint Alan Ellis, 53 Norwood Circle,
to the Airport Cornre. to fill a six-year term ending March 1, 2006; re-appoint
Michael Kennedy, 608 St. Thomas Ct., to the Civil Service Comm. to fill a four-year
term ending April 5, 2004; to the Historic Preservation Cornre. to fill three-year
terms ending March 29, 2003, re-appoint Michaelanne Widness, 629 Melrose Ave.
as at-large rep., re-appoint Pamela Michaud, 109 S. Johnson as a College Green
rep., appoint James Enloe, 1106 E. College St., as East College Street rep. and
appoint Peter Jochimsen, 1010 Woodlawn, as a Woodlawn rep.; appoint Maureen
Howe, 41 I Reno St., to the Human Rights Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending
January 1, 2002; reappoint Elizabeth McKray, 603 Brookland Park Drive, and
Catherine Weingeist, 3 Heather Ct., to the Telecommunications Comm. to fill three-
year terms ending March 13, 2003. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. At the request of Council Member
Wilburn Council agreed to move up work session discussion of appointments to
right after Planning & Zoning matters and with the review of agenda items.
Council Member Champion noted concerns about recent editorials in the
Press Citizen being negative and inaccurate, and suggested the Mayor discuss the
matter with the editorial board directly or schedule time at an upcoming work
sessions and invite them to attend.
Council Member Pfab stated his frustration with snow not being removed
from sidewalks in a timely manner, and asked Council to review the present
ordinance.
Council Member O'Donnell requested Council consideration of designating an
area for pet owners to exercise their dogs; and offered condolences to Henry
Herwig on the recent death of his father.
Council Member Wilburn clarified his position and explained his vote not to
televise Council work sessions.
Council Member Kanner raised concerns about the absence of a revised
comment and new ordinance when an item is amended on the floor, noting item
#16 revised language in the definition of sexual orientation at Council's formal
meeting of February 1 but the item and comment had not been revised nor an
amended ordinance distributed for second consideration on the 15th. After
discussion Council directed staff to amend the agenda comment to show
amendments in the future but not distribute a revised ordinance. Kanner suggested *
* REVISED FEBRUARY 29, 2000
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February 15, 2000
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that the City Clerk be given "City Clerk Time" similar to the City Attorney and *
Manager's Time and that it be listed on the agenda in the same location.
The City Manager announced a Snyder Creek Watershed discussion
sponsored by the City, EPA, DNR, and Johnson County Soil and Conversation
District on February 29. City Manager Atkins reported that the new downtown
kiosks were to meet ADA requirements, and the City believes the matter can be
resolved at no expense to the City.
City Clerk Karr noted Census forms would be mailed to homes in late March
and urges citizens to return them promptly, noting that the average cost per
household is $3 when the forms are returned and it rises to $70 if follow up visits
are needed.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adjourn the meeting 9:50
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTION - 1/31/00
Iowa City City Council, special
meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members
present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn
consider a motion to adjourn to executive
session to discuss the purchase of particular
real estate only where premature disclosure
could be reasonably expected to increase the
price the governmental body would have to
pay for that property. The minutes and the
tape recording of a session closed under this
paragraph shall be available for public
examination when the transaction discussed
is completed. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 7:10 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/1/00
Iowa City City Council, regular
meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members
present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
Absent: None.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding
Student Citizenship Awards to Mark Twain
Elementary: Hannah Hanson, Zoe Mayberry,
Michael Mitchell.
The Mayor proclaimed Special
Olympics Month - March, Joyce Rossi
accepted.
Moved and seconded that the
following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
ad/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council
Actions for the regular meeting of
January 18, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Motions: Approve
disbursements in the amount of
920,411,225.32 for the period of
December 1 through December 31,
1999, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit.
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Airport Comm. -
December 9. Human Rights Comm. -
November 30, December 21.
Adopt a change in the
definition of sexual orientation
in the Iowa City Human Rights
Ordinance.
Telecommunications Cornre. -
November 23. Senior Center Comm. -
December 21. PCRB - December 28,
January I 1.
Permit Motions and
Resolutions as Recommended by the
City Clerk: Class C Liquor License for
RT's, 826 S. Clinton St. Outdoor
Service Area for RT's, 826 S. Clinton
St. Class C Liquor License for Mike's
Tap, 122 Wright St. Class C Liquor
License for Boo James, 118 E.
Official Actions
February 1, 2000
Page 2
Washington St. RES. 00-32, ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings:
Setting a public hearing for March 7
on the City of Iowa City FY2001 Iowa
Department of Transportation
consolidated Transit funding
application and authorizing the
publication of a notice of said hearing.
Resolutions: RES. 00-33,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN OFFSITE SANITARY SEWER
EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PLUM
GROVE ACRES, INC. FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED ADJACENT TO LOT 68,
SCOTT BOULEVARD EAST, PART 3,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-34,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
WATER MAIN PHASE 4, EMERALD
STREET TO THE PENINSULA
PROJECT. RES. 00-35, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE SOCCER FIELD
SANITARY SEWER PROJECT.
Correspondence: Sara Martin
regarding massage studio. Ruby
Weems regarding publication. Jeanine
Penticoff and Cassie Willis (KCRG)
regarding Variety Club Telethon.
Arlene Gibbon regarding underage
drinking. Thelma Hulka regarding
underage drinking. Charlie McGuire
regarding miscellaneous. Aria Haught
regarding miscellaneous. Judy Miner
regarding miscellaneous. Rod
Kuenster regarding miscellaneous.
John Watson (PCRB) regarding
meeting request. Anne Hesse (Project
Green) regarding Natural Areas
Manager. Helen Ramer regarding
purchase of property. Joel Maxey
regarding dogs unleashed in Hickory
Hill Park.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Michelle Kenyon, and Dan Coleman,
appeared regarding televising of Council work
sessions. Florence Boos, 1427 Davenport St.,
appeared regarding the City's Deer
Management Plan. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Ms. Boos. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. The
following individuals appeared regarding
unleashed dogs in Hickory Hill Park: Eric
Reed, Deanne Funk, and Mary Chadton
Public discussion was held on an
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ordinance changing 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.
Moved and seconded that the
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, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan
to adopt and incorporate the South Central
District Plan for property generally located east
of Highway 218, south of Highway I and
west of the Iowa River. The following
individuals appeared: Beryl Gillespie; George
Dane, 4120 Dane Rd.; Holly Berkowitz, 612
Granada Ct.; Larry Wilson, University of Iowa
Campus Planner; Carol Spaziani, 806 West
Side Dr.; Bart Schuchert; and Tom Williams,
4146 Dane Rd. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from George Dane;
Bart& Gene Schuchert. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved and seconded to
continue the public hearing to February 15.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance changing the zoning designation
from Neighborhood Commercial (CN-1) to
Commercial Office (CO-1) for 2.5 acres of
property located on the west side of First
Avenue at Tudor Drive (Mercy). The following
individuals appeared: Steve Rohrbach,
Rohrbach Carlson; Lynn Whisler, Mercy
Hospital; Atty. Tom Gelman, 714 McLean St.;
Jim Knapp; Jim Waiters, 1033 E. Washington
St.; and Dr. Dick Parrott, 21 0 Green
Mountain Dr. Moved and seconded to
continue the public hearing to February 15.
The Mayor declared the motion failed. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence
from: Betty Ketchurn; Dick Parrott; Bob
Dewitt. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. The Mayor declared the public
hearing closed and stated Council would be
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meeting with the Planning & Zoning
Commission concerning this matter on March
6.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance amending the Sensitive Areas
Overlay (OSA-8) conditional zoning
agreement to allow a driveway access onto
Foster Road for property located at 500
Foster Road. The following individuals
appeared: Kirsten Frey, representing the
applicant, H&O, LC, and Bud Louis, 500
Foster Rd., co-applicant. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Bud
& Betty Louis. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved and seconded to continue the
public hearing to March 7. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
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, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
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, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to
February 15, a resolution approving a final
plat of Scott Boulevard East, Part 4, a 7.36-
acre, 15-lot residential subdivision with one
outlot located at Scott Park Drive and ·
Hummingbird Lane. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from John Cruise. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-36, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, PART 7, A
RESUBDIVISION OF PORTIONS OF PARTS 2
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& 3, SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-37, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF THE
ENGLERT THEATER, AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN POFIL FAMILY PROPERTIES LLC
AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA CITY
JAZZ FESTIVAL - ENGLERT THEATRE FUND
AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. The following
individuals appeared: Mark Ginsberg; Jim
Harris; Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct.; Jim
Knapp; John Shaw; Justine Shimmer,
Studiolo; Kent Lambert, Thaw Festival; Daryl
Woodson, 302 Kimball Rd.; Peter Fisher,
3722 Hummingbird Lane; Gary Sanders; Rita
Offutt, 736 Grant St.; Larry Knight,
Plaenview Dr.; and Bob Hamel, IC Community
Theatre, 15 Warwick Circle. Moved and
seconded to call the question. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted. At the
request of the City Atty., it was moved and
seconded to allow the authorized agreement
with the Jazz Festival to be signed by any
not-for-profit entity acting on behalf of the
Englert Theater Coalition. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Correspondence was
received from: Englert Coalition; Jennifer New
& Andrew Epstein; Warren Tunwall; Jean
Walker; Joan Falconer; William & Doris
Preucil; Charles Bartholomew; Joyce Barrett;
Don Arenz; Ralph Knudson; Lynn Vining; Ellen
Stevenson; David Nordstrom, Judy Miner,
Dan Nordstrom; Historic Preservation Cornre.;
Leigh Friesen. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to consider Item
No. 23 at this time. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-38, AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY OF AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THE CITY OF CORALVILLE,
IOWA, AND PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION,
INC. FOR FUNDING, OPERATION, AND
MANAGEMENT OF THE LOCAL PUBLIC
ACCESS FUNCTION.
Moved and seconded to continue to
February 15 a public hearing on conveyance
of 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
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property owners William G. Flanagan and
Elizabeth Rose. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to
February 15, a resolution authorizing
conveyance of 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. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to continue to
February 15, the public hearing on a
resolution authorizing conveyance of an
approximately 7,720 square foot parcel of the
unimproved, vacated portion of the Virginia
Drive right-of-way located between lots 2 and
14 of North Hills Subdivision immediately
northeast of the intersection of Virginia Drive
and Ridgewood Lane to adjacent property
owners Philip and Helen Oldis. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to
February 15, a resolution authorizing
conveyance of an approximately 7,720
square foot parcel of the unimproved,
vacated portion of the Virginia Drive right-of-
way located between lots 2 and 14 of North
Hills Subdivision immediately northeast of the
intersection of Virginia Drive and Ridgewood
Lane to adjacent property owners Philip and
Helen Oldis. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to continue to
February 15, a public hearing on a resolution
authorizing the conveyance 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
adjacent property owner Marjorie B. Hayek.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to
February 15, a resolution authorizing
conveyance 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 adjacent property
owner Marjorie B. Hayek. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contrast, and estimate of cost for the
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construction of the Phase III Iowa City
Downtown Streetscape Improvements.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-39, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PHASE Ill IOWA
CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS, 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 Transit Methane
Abatement Project, Phase 2.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-40, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRANSIT METHANE
ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE 2,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY
TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE
FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance adopting the 1999 National
Electrical Code with certain local
amendments, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance amending City Code Title 2,
entitled "Human Rights," Chapter 1, entitled
"General Provisions," Section 1, entitled
"Definitions," regarding the definition of
sexual orientation, be given first vote for
consideration. Moved and seconded to
remove the phrase "Sexual orientation does
not include participation in acts which are
prohibited by law." The Mayor declared the
motion to amend carried. The Mayor declared
the motion carried on first consideration of
the ordinance.
Moved and seconded that the
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," be given second vote for
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consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the
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," be given second vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried,
Moved and seconded that the
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," be given
second vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
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,"
be given second vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-41, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPITOL
STREET PARKING RAMP LIGHTING
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-42, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000 PARKING
RAMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-43, INTENT TO CONVEY 1 512
DICKINSON LANE AND SETTING A PUBLIC
NEARING FOR FEBRUARY 15, 2000.
Moved and seconded to defer to
February 15, a resolution establishing a
revised schedule of fees and charges for
Parks and Recreation Services and Programs.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the previously-
announced vacancies: Airport Comm. - one
vacancy to fill a six-year term ending March
1, 2006; Civil Service Comm. - one vacancy
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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.
Moved and seconded to appoint Ernie
Lehman to the Convention and Visitors
Bureau as a City Council representative. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn
12:40 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of
Council Activities and disbursements is on file
in the office of the City Clerk and Finance
Department
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication - 2/10/00
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
JANUARY 31, 2000
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staffmembers present:
Dilkes, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 00-09, side 2.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn consider a motion
to adjourn to executive session to discuss the purchase of particular real estate
only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price
the governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the
tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public
examination when the transaction discussed is completed. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried and adjourned into executive session 6:32 p.m. Council returned to open session 7:08 p.m.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adjourn the special meeting
7:10 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 1, 2000
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staffmembers present:
Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, O'Neil, Davidson, Hennes, Grosvenor, Scott,
Logsden, Fowler, Schoon, Manouchehr, Winstead. Council minutes tape recorded
on Tapes 00-16, 00-17, 00-18, Both Sides; 00-19, Side 1.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Mark
Twain Elementary: Hannah Hanson, Zoe Mayberry, Michael Mitchell.
The Mayor proclaimed Special Olympics Month - March, Joyce Rossi
accepted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, ad/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the regular meeting of January
18, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $20,411,225.32
for the period of December 1 through December 31, 1999, as recommended
by the Finance Director subject to audit.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. - December 9.
Human Rights Comm. - November 30, December 21.
Adopt a change in the definition of sexual orientation in the Iowa City
Human Rights Ordinance.
Telecommunications Comm. - November 23. Senior Center Comnn. -
December 21. PCRB - December 28, January 11.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Class C Liquor License for RT's, 826 S. Clinton St. Outdoor Service Area for
RT's, 826 S. Clinton St. Class C Liquor License for Mike's Tap, 122 Wright
St. Class C Liquor License for Bo-James, 118 E. Washington St. RES. 00-32,
Bk. 123, p. 32, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing for March 7 on the
City of Iowa City FY2001 Iowa Department of Transportation consolidated
Transit funding application and authorizing the publication of a notice of said
hearing.
Resolutions, Bk. 123: RES. 00-33, p. 33, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN OFFSITE SANITARY
SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PLUM GROVE ACRES, INC. FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO LOT 68, SCOTT BOULEVARD EAST,
PART 3, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-34, p. 34, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE WATER MAIN PHASE 4, EMERALD STREET TO THE PENINSULA
PROJECT. RES. 00-35, p. 35, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SOCCER
FIELD SANITARY SEWER PROJECT.
Correspondence: Sara Martin regarding massage studio. Ruby Weems
regarding publication. Jeanine Penticoff and Cassie Willis (KCRG) regarding
Variety Club Telethon. Arlene Gibbon regarding underage drinking. Thelma
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Hulka regarding underage drinking. Charlie McGuire regarding miscellaneous.
Aria Haught regarding miscellaneous. Judy Miner regarding miscellaneous.
Rod Kuenster regarding miscellaneous. John Watson (PCRB) regarding
meeting request. Anne Hesse (Project Green) regarding Natural Areas
Manager. Helen Ramer regarding purchase of property. Joel Maxey regarding
dogs unleashed in Hickory Hill Park.
The City Mgr. reviewed the Consolidated Transit Funding Application process.
Council Member Kanner noted the letters regarding underage drinking and stated
Council would be discussing the matter in April after budget discussions.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Michelle Kenyon, and Dan Coleman, appeared regarding televising of Council
work sessions. Florence Boos, 1427 Davenport St., appeared regarding the City's
Deer Management Plan. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from Ms. Boos. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The following individuals appeared
regarding unleashed dogs in Hickory Hill Park: Eric Reed, Deanne Funk, and Mary
Chadton The Mayor asked this information be forwarded to the Animal Shelter
Supr. Goodman-Herbst for a response back to Council.
Public discussion was held on an ordinance changing 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 (Duck Creek Condos). No one
appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, that the 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 (Duck Creek Condos),
be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan
to adopt and incorporate the South Central District Plan for property generally
located east of Highway 218, south of Highway 1 and west of the Iowa River. The
following individuals appeared: Beryl Gillespie; George Dane, 4120 Dane Rd.; Holly
Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct.; Larry Wilson, University of Iowa Campus Planner; Carol
Spaziani, 806 West Side Dr.; Bart Schuchert; and Tom Willjams, 4146 Dane Rd.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from George
Dane; Bart & Gene Schuchert. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0 all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to
continue the public hearing to February 15. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
from Neighborhood Commercial (CN-1) to Commercial Office (CO-1) for 2.5 acres
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of property located on the west side of First Avenue at Tudor Drive (Mercy). PCD
Director Franklin present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Steve
Rohrbach, Rohrbach Carlson; Lynn Whisler, Mercy Hospital; Arty. Tom Gelman,
714 McLean St.; Jim Knapp; Jim Waiters, 1033 E. Washington St.; and Dr. Dick
Parrott, 210 Green Mountain Dr. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to continue the public hearing to
February 15. The Mayor declared the motion failed, 1/6, with Pfab voting "Aye."
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from:
Betty Ketchurn; Dick Parrott; Bob Dewitt. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the public
hearing closed and stated Council would be meeting with the Planning & Zoning
Commission concerning this matter on March 6.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Sensitive Areas
Overlay (OSA-8) conditional zoning agreement to allow a driveway access onto
Foster Road for property located at 500 Foster Road (Louis Condos). PCD Director
Franklin present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Kirsten Frey,
representing the applicant, H&O, LC, and Bud Louis, 500 Foster Rd., co-applicant.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded
by Champion, to accept correspondence from Bud & Betty Louis. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved
by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to continue the public hearing to March 7
(and to discuss the matter with the Planning & Zoning Commission on March 6).
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with Kanner voting "Nay."
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the 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, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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
(Clark), be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to defer to February 15, a
resolution approving a final plat of Scott Boulevard East, Part 4, a 7.36-acre, 15-lot
residential subdivision with one outlot located at Scott Park Drive and Hummingbird
Lane. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept
correspondence from John Cruise. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-36, Bk. 123,
p. 36, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, PART
7, A RESUBDIVISION OF PORTIONS OF PARTS 2 & 3, SOUTH POINTE ADDITION,
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, to adopt RES. 00-37, Bk.
123, p. 37 AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF THE ENGLERT THEATER, AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN POHL FAMILY PROPERTIES LLC AND THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, AND AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL -
ENGLERT THEATRE FUND AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. PCD Director Franklin
present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Mark Ginsberg; Jim
Harris; Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct.; Jim Knapp; John Shaw; Justine
Shimmer, Studiolo; Kent Lambert, Thaw Festival; Daryl Woodson, 302 Kimball Rd.;
Peter Fisher, 3722 Hummingbird Lane; Gary Sanders; Rita Offutt, 736 Grant St.;
Larry Knight, Plaenview Dr.; and Bob Hamel, IC Community Theatre, 15 Warwick
Circle. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Wilburn,
seconded by Champion, to call the question. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 5/2, Kanner and Wilburn voting "nay". The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman,
Pfab, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kanner, O'Donnell, Wilburn. At the request of the City
Arty., it was moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to allow the authorized
agreement with the Jazz Festival to be signed by any not-for-profit entity acting on
behalf of the Englert Theater Coalition. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously,7/0, all Council Members present. Correspondence was received from:
Englert Coalition; Jennifer New & Andrew Epstein; Warren Tunwall; Jean Walker;
Joan Falconer; William & Doris Preucil; Charles Bartholomew; Joyce Barrett; Don
Arenz; Ralph Knudson; Lynn Vining; Ellen Stevenson; David Nordstrom, Judy Miner,
Dan Nordstrom; Historic Preservation Comm.; Leigh Friesen. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to consider Item No. 23 at
this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-38, Bk.
123, p. 38, AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THE CITY
OF CORALVILLE, IOWA, AND PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION, INC. FOR FUNDING,
OPERATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE LOCAL PUBLIC ACCESS FUNCTION.
Asst. City Mgr. Helling noted the revised resolution distributed that evening
changing the date to May 1. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. (Council returned to
Item #8 on the agenda.)
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kanner, to continue to February 15 a
public hearing on conveyance of 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
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Elizabeth Rose. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the motion carried 4/3, with Wilburn, O'Donnell, Champion voting "Nay."
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to defer to February 15, a
resolution authorizing conveyance of 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with Wilburn,
O'Donnell, Champion voting "Nay."
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to continue to February 15, the
public hearing on a resolution authorizing conveyance of an approximately 7,720
square foot parcel of the unimproved, vacated portion of the Virginia Drive right-of-
way located between lots 2 and 14 of North Hills Subdivision immediately
northeast of the intersection of Virginia Drive and Ridgewood Lane to adjacent
property owners Philip and Helen Oldis. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to defer to February 15, a resolution
authorizing conveyance of an approximately 7,720 square foot parcel of the
unimproved, vacated portion of the Virginia Drive right-of-way located between lots
2 and 14 of North Hills Subdivision immediately northeast of the inter~ection of
Virginia Drive and Ridgewood Lane to adjacent property owners Philip and Helen
Oldis. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by O'Donnell, to continue to February 15, a public
hearing on a resolution authorizing the conveyance 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 adjacent property
owner Marjorie B. Hayek. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to defer to February 15, a
resolution authorizing conveyance 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 adjacent property owner Marjorie B.
HaVek. The MaVor declared tl~e motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Council Member Vanderhoef left room due to a conflict of interest on the
next item.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Phase III Iowa
City Downtown Streetscape Improvements. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-39, Bk. 123,
p. 40, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PHASE III IOWA CITY
DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS, 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
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BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef abstaining. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted. Vanderhoef returned to the meeting.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Transit Methane
Abatement Project, Phase 2. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-40, Bk.
123, p. 40, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRANSIT METHANE
ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE 2, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance adopting
the 1999 National Electrical Code with certain local amendments, be given first
vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
City Code Title 2, entitled "Human Rights," Chapter 1, entitled "General
Provisions," Section 1, entitled "Definitions," regarding the definition of sexual
orientation, be given first vote for consideration. Human Rights Coordinator Shank
present for discussion. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to remove the phrase
"Sexual orientation does not include participation in acts which are prohibited by
law." The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried, 5/2, Lehman, O'Donnell
voting "nay". Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on the amended ordinance, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the 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 II," be given second vote for
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Pfab, that the 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," be given second vote for consideration.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the 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," be given second vote
for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities" of the City Code of Iowa City, Iowa, by
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adopting a new section 14-3b-8 entitled "Project Specific Tap-On Fee for the Scott
Boulevard Trunk Sewer Project," be given second vote for consideration.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-41, Bk. 123, p.
41, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPITOL
STREET PARKING RAMP LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Gerard Electric,
for $138,844. Parking & Transit Director Fowler present for discussion. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-42, Bk. 123, p.
42, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000
PARKING RAMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECT to Restek for
$249,434.00. 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. 00-43, Bk.
123, p. 43, INTENT TO CONVEY 1512 DICKINSON LANE AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 15, 2000. 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to February 15, a
resolution establishing a revised schedule of fees and charges for Parks and
Recreation Services and Programs. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Airport Comm. - one
vacancy to fill a six-year term ending March 1, 2006; Civil Service Cornre. - 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 Cornre. - 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.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to appoint Ernie Lehman to
the Convention and Visitors Bureau as a City Council representative. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Vanderhoef acknowledged the City Attorney's Legal
Assistant Mary McChristy on her election to the Board of Iowa Association of Legal
Assistants as the liaison to the National Association of Legal Assistants.
Council Member Kanner noted the memo from City staff regarding outdoor
dining on the downtown Ped Mall and stated he was looking forward to seeing the
report; and said he was also looking forward to the City Attorney's report on a
recent Supreme Court decision on campaign financing.
The Mayor reminded everyone of the ground breaking at the new water plant
at 9:00 AM on February 4th, with transportation provided from the Parkview
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Church; stated his reservations concerning the use of alcohol in sidewalk cafes;
noted an Army Corps of Engineers open house at the 4-H Fairgrounds/Montgomery
Hall on February 29 for discussion of policies and regulations concerning the
Coralville Reservoir; and announced his son's engagement.
Council Member Kanner raised concerns about the number of items
scheduled for the February 14 work session, and questioned whether Council was
interested in starting in the afternoon. Council agreed to discuss scheduling at their
February 7 work session.
City Arty. Dilkes reported on a lawsuit filed that afternoon against the City
on an open records request concerning the water plant project.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn 12:40 a.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marjan K. Karr, City Clerk