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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 29, 2000
Iowa City City Council, special 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, Q'Malley, Kopping, Herting, Mansfield. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 00-29 & 00-30, Both Sides.
Moved by O'Donnell, 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 regular meeting of
February 15, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Library Board of Trustees -
January 27. PCRB - February 8. Senior Center Commission - January 18.
Correspondence: Northside Neighbors regarding transient housing. Paul
and Cynthia Broderick regarding First Avenue extension. June Maluchnik
regarding First Avenue extension. Irene Bowers (Mark Twain School)
regarding Jump Rope for Heart. Bud Louis regarding Dane farm. Betty
Sedlacek regarding miscellaneous items. Polly Nichols, Kelli Malone, Jodi
Gibson, Dan Shaffer, Sara Mackenzie (UIHC) regarding skate park. Jim
Waiters regarding parkland. Ruth and James Babock regarding underage
drinking. Robert Dostal regarding underage drinking. Tom Rocklin regarding
underage drinking. Nadine Petrick regarding underage drinking. Amy Kolen
regarding expansion of Oakland Cemetery. Emily Martin regarding Arts Iowa
City. Barbara Buss regarding Englert Theatre.
Council Member Kanner amended the February 15 Complete Description of Council
Actions to include the discussion regarding adding "City Clerk time" to upcoming
agendas. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried as amended.
A public hearing was held on 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 Projects through Fiscal Year 2004.
The following individuals appeared: Jay Honohan, Senior Center Commission;
Nancy Purington, Chair of the Public Art Advisory Committee & President of the
Board of Directors for Arts Iowa City; Bob Elliott, 1108 Dover; William Boose,
1427 East Davenport; Charlie Major, 7 Blue Stem Ct.; Caroline Dieterie; Sandra
Hudson, 782 Westside Dr., Public Art Advisory Committee; Jake Roskup; Bob
RoeIf, 403 Elmira St.; Mackenzie Pierce; Dan Coleman; Bill Synan, 833 Cypress Ct.;
Tom Carsner, 1627 College Court Place; David Redlawsk, 26 Gallup Place; John
Beckord, President Area Chamber of Commerce; Brandon Ross, 1822 Rochester
Ave.; Michael Santangelo, 425 Beldon Ave.; Mike Gatens, 2045 Dubuque Rd.; Bob
Saunders, 24 Edgewood Circle; Don Anciaux, 2119 Russell Dr.; John Balmer, 10
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Princeton Ct.; Mark Hale, 2748 Hickory Trail; Steve Dolezal, 3301 Rochester Ave.;
Diedre Fleener, 72 Goldfinch Circle; Chris Miller, 942 Bluffwood Dr.; Ruth Baker,
515 W. Benton St.; Ben Lewis, 24 N. Gilbert St.; Casey Cook; Marty Gaffey; Susan
Young, 1720 Muscatine Ave.; Kevin Boyd, 221 6 N. Dodge; Bennett Brown, 879
Echo Ave. (Cedar County); Jean McCollister, 2313 Tudor Dr.; Keith Kurth,
Homebuilder's Assn., 1110 Denbigh Dr.; Holly Berkowitz; Dan Daley, 2325
Mayfield Rd.; Anna Buss, 525 W. Benton St,; David Hempel, 751 Grant St.; and
Larry Schnittjer. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to accept
correspondence from: Bradford Roark; Dianne Kaufman; Tom Simmons; Edwin
McCollister; Doris Houser; Beppie Weiss; Nancy Purington, Arts Iowa City; Petition
to extend First Ave.; Janelie Rettig; Mark Wilson; Mel and Diane Sunshine; Tim
Svatos; Carol Horton; Mary Moyers; Jeff Haring; Richard Dorzweiler; Norval and
Joan Tucker; Nancy Adams-Cogan; Christine Boyer, Arts Iowa City; Robert Stika
(2); Home Builder Association and Chamber of Commerce; Rev. James Kledis;
Donald Anciaux. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
The City Manager reviewed the budget approval process and the ability to
amend the budget on March 7 prior to adoption. After discussion, the Council
requested the following items be considered on March 7: First Avenue extension
(water line, location of fourth fire station, cost of widening south of Rochester);
funding for Public Art; half-time recreation supervisor; transit subsidy; DARE
program; ICAD contribution; economic development budget; Johnson County Crime
Grant; addition of 3 firefighters; Recreation fee limitations; increase in parking fees;
reduction of 3 police officers by attrition; The City Manager stated it would
schedule budget discussion and have appropriate staff available for the March 6
work session. in response to Council Member Kanner, the City Manager said he
didn't think there was enough space to include break room facilities in the transit
interchange but would follow up.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn 10:05 p.m. The
Lehman, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/15/00
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 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 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
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 #509, 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
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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, 812 S. First Ave.
Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee #2,
812 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 Lisense 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, 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, 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, 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,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for
March 7 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
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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,
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, 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, 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, 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 28-28 Y2
NORTH GOVERNOR STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES 00-52,
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, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER
RELOCATION PUBLIC
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IMPROVEMENTS FOR MERCY
HOSPITAL EXPANSION. RES. 00-54,
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 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.
The Mayor 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
and seconded to accept a copy of a flyer
"How Much Traffic? How Fast?" printed by
Jim Waiters. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. 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
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sessions. John Balmer appeared supporting
the First Avenue and Scott Blvd. 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. The following
individuals appeared: Bart Schuchert; Jan
Driscoll, 963 Boston Way; and Jim Dane,
4507 Dane Rd. SW. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from: Jim Dane; Bart
Schuchert and Gene Schuchert; and Jane
Driscoll. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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 (Duck Creek Condo's) be
given second vote for consideration. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
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 Hospital), be
given first vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from:
Betty Ketchurn; Eloise Stewart; Gloria &
Edward Kottick; Ruth Switzer; Betty Irwin.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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,
AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY
CHANGING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF
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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 OPDH-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, be voted on for final passage at
this time. Moved and seconded to call the
question. The Mayor deslared the motion
calling the question carried. The Mayor
declared the motion carried to waive second
reading. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from
Gary Watts, Arlington LC. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-55, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF WINDSOR RIDGE PART 15.
Moved and seconded 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,
AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY
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 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. Moved and seconded
that the ordinance be finally adopted at this
time. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Jeff Clark. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-56, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SCOTT
BOULEVARD EAST, PART 4, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-57, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE
LONGFELLOW / TWAIN PEDESTRIAN
TUNNEL PROJECT STP-E-3715(616)--8V-52.
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, 216 Fairchild
Street; Jane Klitzka, Grant Wood
Neighborhood Assn.; and Don Anciaux, 2119
Russell Drive. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Jerry Hansen,
Chairman of Wetherby Friends and Neighbors.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-58, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO
CONTINUE WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR
THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-59, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO
PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR
THE WESTSIDE TRUNK SEWER PROJECT,
PHASE 2.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution authorizing conveyance of an
approximately 7,720 square foot parcel of the
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unimproved, vacated portion of the Virginia
Drive right-of-way Iosated 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-60, 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-61, 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.
A public hearing was held on a
resolution authorizing conveyance of 1512
Dickinson Lane.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-62, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF
1512 DICKINSON LANE. Moved and
seconded to call the question. The Mayor
declared the motion on calling the question
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-63, 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.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance adopting the 1999 National
Electrical Code with certain local
amendments, be given second vote for
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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 second vote for
consideration. Moved and seconded to call
the question. The Mayor declared the motion
calling the question carried. The Mayor
declared the motion carried to give the
ordinance second consideration.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
00-3915, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3
ENTITLED "CITY UTILITIES" OF THE CITY
CODE OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY ADOPTING
A NEW SECTION 14o3B-5 ENTITLED
"PROJECT SPECIFIC TAP-ON FEE FOR THE
NORTHWEST SANITARY SEWER PROJECT,
PHASE I1."
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
00-3916, 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."
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
00-3917, 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."
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
00-3918, 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."
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-64, ESTABLISHING A REVISED
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR
PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND
PROGRAMS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-65, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
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FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY
LANDFILL GAS COLLECTION SYSTEM.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-66, 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 OF
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-67, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-68, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-69, AUTHORIZING MAILING AND
PUBLICATION OF 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-70, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE INTERIOR
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY OF THE CITY
PLAZA HOTEL.
Moved and seconded 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
L.L.C., Old Feed Store Associates, and Gilbert
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Street Investors, L.UC. 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.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy
on the Public Art Advisory Cornre. for one
appointment to fill an unexpired term ending
January 1, 2002. Appointment will be made
March 21.
Moved and seconded to make the
following appointments to Boards and
Commissions: appoint Alan Ellis, 53
Norwood Circle, to the Airport Comm. to fill a
six-year term ending March 1, 2006; re-
appoint Michael Kennedy, 608 St. Thomas
Ct., to the Civil Service Cornre. 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, 411 Reno St.,
to the Human Rights Cornre. 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
Cornre. to fill three-year terms ending March
13, 2003. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
meeting 9:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A more complete description of
Council Activities on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
S/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
S/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
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 #509, 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, 812 S. First Ave. Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee #2, 812 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 10, 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 28-28~ 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 Blvd.
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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(C0-1) 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 O'Donnell, seconded
by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Betty Ketchum; Eloise 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
OPDH-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 (OSA-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(616)--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, 216 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 Arty. 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,7/0, 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 I1." 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 OF 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 OF 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 Arty. 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 L.L.C., Old Feed Store Associates, and Gilbert
Street Investors, L.UC. 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to make the following
appointments to Boards and Commissions: appoint Alan Ellis, 53 Norwood Circle,
to the Airport Comm. 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, 411 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
Council Activities
February 15, 2000
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that the City Clerk be given "City Clerk Time" similar to the City Attorney and *
Manacjer'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 Arkins 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 93 when the forms are returned and it rises to 970 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
present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Council Activities
February 15, 2000
Page 9
M~ved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to authorize the City Manager
to sign a~!am.endment to t.he agreement for temporary use of pu. blic right-o ;way
r rt t
the alley adjacent to owners property running north and south between urlington
and Court StrUts, Iowa City, Iowa. Jay Honohan appeared. The M or declared
the motion carri~.d unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayo~'~oted the current vacancy on the Public Art Ad 'sory Comm. For
one appointment t~, fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 02. Appointment
will be made March '~1.
Moved by O'D,onnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, make the following
'. il er n , t
Michael Kennedy, 608 St. ~homas Ct., to the Civil Se~ice Comm. to fill a four-year
term ending April 5, 2004';~ to the Historic PreserVation Comm. to fill three-year
terms ending March 29, 20~, re-appoint Michae~ne Widness, 629 Melrose Ave.
as at-large rep., re-appoint P~mela Michaud, 1,~9 S. Johnson as a College Green
rep., appoint James Enloe, 1106 E. College ~t., as East College Street rep. and
appoint Peter Jochimsen, 1 01 0 ~oodlawn, as a Woodlawn rep.; appoint Maureen
Howe, 411 Reno St., to the Humah~Rights Cornre. to fill an unexpired term ending
January 1, 2002; reappoint Elizab~h ...McKray, 603 Brookland Park Drive, and
Catherine Weingeist, 3 Heather Ct., to.~,~he Telecommunications Comm. to fill three-
year terms ending March 13, 2003.~'~,~he Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Mem~rs pF~sent. At the request of Council Member
Wilburn Council agreed to move,up work"'.~ession discussion of appointments to
right after Planning & Zoning ma~ters and wit~ the review of agenda items.
Council Member Champl'0n noted con~rns about recent editorials in the
Press Citizen being negative a'hd inaccurate, an~,...suggested the Mayor discuss the
matter with the editorial b,~'ard directly or schedule time at an upcoming work
sessions and invite them t~~ attend. '~
',~
sidewalks in a timely maner, and asked Council to , present ordinance.
area for pet owners.~to exercise their dogs; and
Herwig on the recen~ death of his father.
Council Member Wilburn clarified his position and ex d his vote not to
televise Council ~'ork sessions.
Council Member Kanner raised concerns about the abse e of a revised
comment and flew ordinance when an item is amended on the flo r noting item
~16 revised ~nguage in the definition of sexual orientation at~~il's formal
meeting of..,~ebruary 1 but the item and comment had not been rew~ed nor an
rdinanceamended distributed for second consideration on the 15t~, After
discus, Council directed staff to amend the agenda comment to show
amendments in the future but not distribute a revised ordinance.
The City Manager announced a Snyder Creek Watershed discussion
~ponsored by the City, EPA, DNR, and Johnson County Soil and Conversation
Council Activities
February 15, 2000 //~
Page 10
kiosks were to meet ADA requirements, h e t
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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,,,{he average cost per
househol'~l is $3 when the forms are returned and it rises tO $70 if follow up visits
ded. "
are nee .
Move'~l by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, t6 adjourn the meeting 9:50
p.m. The Ma~.~r declared the motion carried unanimou~'ly, 7/0, all Council Members
present. '
E~fiest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk. "
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