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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 7, 2000
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members : Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staffmembers present:
Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Logsdon, Fosse, Schoenfelder, Franklin, O'Malley,
Davidson, Fowler, Scott, Grosvenor, Morris, Shera. Council minutes tape recorded
on Tapes 00-33, Side 2; 00-36 & 00-37, Both Sides; 00-38, Side 1.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to
Longfellow Elementary students: Caitlin Juetten; Jody Qlson; Samantha Sidwell.
The Mayor proclaimed Barbershop Harmony Month - April 2000.
The Mayor and Council congratulated City Clerk Karr on receiving the Master
Municipal Clerk (MMC) designation from the International Institute of Municipal
Clerks.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by C)'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, ad/or adopted
as presented:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Bd. -
January 20. Housing & Community Development Comm. - January 20.
Give the two South Pointe lots to the Greater Iowa City Housing
Fellowship (GICHF).
Public Art Advisory Comm. - January 20, January 27, February 3, February
9. Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - December 15.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Class C Liquor License for MJ's Tap, 13 S. Linn St. Class C Liquor License
for Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque St. Class C Beer Permit for Dell Mart//2,
1920 Lower Muscatine Rd. Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Elks Lodge
B.P.O.//590, 637 Foster Rd. Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee//3, 1201 N.
Dodge St. Class B Wine Permit for Hy-Vee//3, 1201 N. Dodge St. Refund
for an unused portion of a Class B Wine Permit for Econofoods//473, 1987
Broadway St. Refund for an unused portion of a Class C Beer Permit for
Econofoods//473, 1987 Broadway St. RES. 00-71, Bk. 123, p. 71, ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT.
Motions: ABOLISHING THE CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE
COMMITTEE. APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$14,278,130.54 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1 THROUGH JANUARY
31, 2000, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO
AUDIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 00-72, Bk. 123, p. 72, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for March 21 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF CC)ST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
MORMON TREK BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS - ABBEY LANE TO
HIGHWAY 1 PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
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SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 00-73, Bk. 123, p. 73,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for March 21 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE HIGHWAY 6 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVERPASS [STP-U-3715(14)- -
70-52] PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 123: RES. 00-74, p. 74, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TQ EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND
TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 430
NORTH VAN BUREN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-75, p. 75,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER,
WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WALNUT RIDGE
- PART SEVEN (EXCEPT THE PAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOT 78), AND
DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE. RES. 00-76, p. 76, ACCEPTING THE WORK OF THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE CONCESSION/RESTROOM BUILDINGS AT THE IOWA CITY
KICKERS SOCCER PARK. RES. 00-77, p. 77, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION
FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FOR THE IOWA CITY SKATE PARK.
Correspondence: Chuck and Margaret Felling regarding skateboard
park. Adele Monserud regarding underage drinking. Judy Miner regarding
auto-free day. Tony Stabenow regarding public intoxication. Acting JCCOG
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding removal of parking meter and
designation of no parking zone on south capitol street.
Council Member Kanner noted the letter from Judy Miner regarding an auto-free day
and suggested Council discuss the matter in the near future; and referenced the
Public Art Advisory Committee minutes noting the Committee was narrowing down
the field for five sculptures in the Ped Mall and considering artists for a literary walk
on the renovated Iowa Avenue. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Dan Coleman, Bloomington St., stated his reason for opposing the First
Avenue extension was because he felt it was the best thing for the City and not
because he was a NIMBY. Louis Young, Johnson County Coalition for People With
Disabilities, presented a resolution requesting the establishment of an advisory
committee representing a wide variety of disabilities advise the city prior to
installation of city equipment; and stated a forum for downtown businesses would
be held March 20 at the Iowa Memorial Union. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Mayor Lehman left the room. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef,
to set a public hearing for March 21 on an ordinance conditionally changing the
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zoning designation from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) to Low
Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12), for 0.82 acres of property located along
the west side of Benton Court, north of Benton Street. (Oaknoll). The Mayor Pro
tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent. Mayor Lehman
returned.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
March 21 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow wide-
base freestanding signs in some commercial zones under certain conditions. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Sensitive Areas
Overlay (QSA-8) conditional zoning agreement to allow a driveway access onto
Foster Road for property located at 500 Foster Road (Louis Condos). Atty. Lillian
Lyons Davis, representing H&O, LC appeared. PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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), be given first vote for consideration. Atty. Lillian Lyons Davis,
representing H&O, LC, appeared. The Mayor reviewed the history of project and the
Louis' access to Foster Road, stating Council would be voting on the third version
of the conditional zoning agreement whereby the access would be discontinued
upon traffic reaching a certain level required by an arterial street and that an escrow
sufficient to building the secondary access be established. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1 with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Q'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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 second vote for consideration. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 00-3919, Bk.
43, p. 7, CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON A 2.72 ACRE TRACT
LOCATED NORTH SIDE OF ROHRET ROAD, WEST OF HIGHWAY 218 FROM LOW
DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY -
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (OSA-5) TO PERMIT TWELVE DWELLING UNITS AND
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN (Duck
Creek Condos). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-78, Bk. 123,
p. 78, ADOPTING AND INCORPORATING THE SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT PLAN
INTO THE IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Transportation Planner Davidson
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present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1 ,with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion,
Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded
by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from George Dane. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the filing of the
consolidated transit funding application with the Iowa Department of Transportation
for FY2001 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance and Federal Transit Administration
Funding. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-79, Bk. 123,
p. 79, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY2001 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT
ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 6/1,with the following division of roll call vote; Ayes: Vanderhoef,
Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on a resolution declaring the City's intent to proceed
with and authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the Near South Side
Transportation Center project. The following individuals appeared: W.A. (Wes)
Fotsch, 301 S. Dubuque St.; Jerry Feick, Coralville; Dan Coleman; Jeffrey Fields,
131 E. Burlington St.; and Jerry Hanson (See additional comment after adoption of
resolution). PCD Director Franklin and Transportation Planner Davidson present for
discussion. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept
correspondence from: Wes Fotsch, Mod Pod, Inc. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-80, Bk. 123,
p. 80, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING
THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE
TRANSPORTATION CENTER PROJECT. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to amend the resolution to
state "The City will attempt to relocate any existing tenants and property owners
who so desire on the site into the new structure and will much such attempt prior
to offering the space for sale or rent to the general public." The Mayor declared the
amendment carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted as amended, 5/2, with the following division of roll
call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner,
Pfab. Absent: None. (Honey Parkins, PO Box 509, Lone Tree, appeared.)
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-81, Bk. 123,
p. 81, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND OPN ARCHITECTS,
INC. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Wilburn,
Champion, Lehman, Q'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-82, Bk.
123, p. 82, REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED ON FEBRUARY 23, 2000 FOR THE
TRANSIT METHANE ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE 2, AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for March 21 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRANSIT METHANE
ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE 2, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. 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. 00-83, Bk.
123, p. 83, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2001. The following individuals appeared: Dan Coleman; John
Kammermeyer; Jerry Feick, Coralville. Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to
maintain the budget for Public Art Advisory Committee at $100,000. The
amendment was withdrawn by Council Members and would be discussed later on
the agenda. Finance Director Q'Malley present for discussion. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to increase the Parks & Recreation budget for
one half-time fte position. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to
increase parking fees; increase funding to transit; not replace three retiring police
officers; reduce economic development fund; add bus rotes and lower fares; add
three firefighters, natural areas manager, afternoon Rec. Supr.; fund Arts Iowa City
97500; Parks & Recreation support of 912,500 so that fees not go beyond the
inflation rate of 3% (all detailed on a handout from Council Member Kanner
distributed that evening). The Mayor declared the motion to amend the budget as
outlined by Council Member Kanner defeated, 1/6, with the following division of
voice vote: Ayes: Kanner. Nays: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopting the budget as amended
carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell,
Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-84, Bk.
123, p. 84, APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, FOR FISCAL YEARS 2001 THROUGH 2003 AND THE MULTI-YEAR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2004. Moved by
Vanderhoef, to add the extension of Mormon Trek from Highway 1 to Dane Road to
the Capital Improvement Plan for 2003. The Mayor declared the motion dead for
lack of a second. Majority of Council directed staff to prepare rough engineering
estimates for the project. Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to remove the
paving portion if First Avenue from fiscal year 2002 and move it to fiscal year
2003. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. The following individuals appeared:
Randy Brown, Walnut St.; Jerry Feick, Coralville; Karin Turner McKeone, 1181
Hotz; Marie Gurnett; Brandon Ross; Dan Coleman; Elizabeth Field, 627 St. Thomas
Ct.; Jim Waiters, 1033 E. Washington St.; Corbin Sexton, 1159 Hotz; Daniela
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Willlares, Dover St.; and a woman, 217 N. Mt. Vernon Dr. The Mayor declared the
motion to remove the paving portion of First Avenue from 02 to 03 carried, 5/2,
with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Wilburn, to
amend the motion regarding First Avenue by removing the grading portion of the
First Avenue project from fiscal year 02 to fiscal year 03 and install the water line
only. The Mayor declared the amended motion defeated, 3/4, with the following
voice vote: Ayes: Kanner, Pfab, Wilburn. Nays: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef. Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to add $25,000 to Public Art
bringing the total up to ~100,000. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Kanner, seconded by
Pfab, to remove from the budget the First Avenue extension north of Rochester;
Mormon Trek widening; Near South Side Ramp; Police Headquarter expansion
reduce economic development strategy (all detailed on a handout from Council
Member Kanner distributed that evening). The Mayor declared the motion the
motion to amend the Capital Improvement Programs as outlined by Council Member
Kanner defeated, 1/6, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Kanner.
Nays: Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopting the Capital Improvement Program as amended,
6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from: Bennett Brown;
Guy Irvin; Amy Pearson; Sally Blackmon; Tracy Hightshoe; David Rust & Joy Smith;
petition supporting the 1st Avenue extension; Daniela Williams; Florence & William
Boos. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt a resolution
amending the budget allocation for the public art program (from ~100,000 to
$75,000). The Mayor declared the resolution defeated, 1/6, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef. Nays: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Sandra Hudson. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member
Vanderhoef leaves the room.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-86, Bk. 123, p.
86, APPROVING AN INVITATION TO SELECTED ARTISTS FOR THE IOWA
AVENUE LITERARY WALK. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef abstaining. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted. Council Member Vanderhoef returned.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending sidewalk cafes and
outdoor service areas. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held to consider Iowa City Housing Authority's
proposed 5-year plan and annual plan. No one appeared.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plan, specifications, form
of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Public Works Complex
Administration Building Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-87, Bk. 123,
p. 87, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
COMPLEX ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF
BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0 all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Dodge Street
Bridge Water Main Replacement Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-88, Bk. 123, p.
88, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DODGE STREET BRIDGE
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. Civil Engr. Shera present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Council Member Vanderhoef leaves the room.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plan, specifications, form
of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of Iowa Avenue Streetscape
Phase I Improvements Project. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-89, Bk. 123,
p. 89, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE
PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY
TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT QF
BIDS. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Vanderhoef abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Council
Member Vanderhoef returned.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Benton Street
Turn Lane and Ned Ashton Memorial Park Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-90, Bk. 123, p.
90, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BENTON STREET TURN
LANE AND NED ASHTON MEMORIAL PARK PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT
OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
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RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Landfill
Recycling Center Project, Phase 2. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-91, Bk. 123, p.
91, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL
RECYCLING CENTER 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.
A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Q'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-92, Bk. 123, p.
92, 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.
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 ORD. 00-3920, Bk.
43, p. 8, AMENDING SECTION 14, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE C, OF THE IOWA CITY
CODE BY ADOPTING THE 1999 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
WITH AMENDMENTS, AS THE IOWA CITY ELECTRICAL CODE, REGULATING THE
PRACTICE, MATERIALS AND FIXTURES USED IN THE INSTALLATION,
MAINTENANCE, EXTENSION AND ALTERATION OF ALL WIRING, FIXTURES,
APPLICANCES AND APPURTENANCES IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND
INSPECTION OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS AND THE COLLECTION OF FEES;
AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt ORD. 00-3921, Bk. 43,
p. 9, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 2, ENTITLED "HUMAN RIGHTS," CHAPTER 1,
ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS," SECTION 1, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS,"
REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted. Council Member Vanderhoef leaves the room.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-93, Bk. 123, p.
93, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
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CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PHASE III
IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS to All American
Concrete for ~1,383,666.90. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef abstaining. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted. Council Member Vanderhoef returned.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-94, Bk. 123,
p. 94, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE
HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STP-U-3715(615)- -70-52.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-95, Bk. 123, p.
95, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
UTILITY RELOCATION AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
VARIOUS UTILITY COMPANIES FOR CONSTRUCTION QF THE HIGHWAY 6
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVERPASS PROJECT [STP-U-3715(14)--70-52]. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-96, Bk. 123, p.
96, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL S.,
CHRISTINE M., MARC B., AND MONICA B. MOEN. FOR TEMPORARY USE OF
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF CLINTON STREET IN IOWA CITY,
IOWA. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-97, Bk. 123, p.
97, APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY, AS BUYER AND
JOHN AND MARY WILSON AND GENE PAUL AND SARAH HELT, AS SELLERS
FOR 408 E. COLLEGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA for $240,000. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner, Champion.
Absent: None.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-98, Bk. 123, p.
98, AUTHORIZING TFIE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT INVOLVING PENDING LITIGATION with Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue
Shield of Iowa. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Riverfront and Natural Areas Comm.
- one appointment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2001. The Mayor
noted the previously-announced: Public Art Advisory Comm. - one appointment to
fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002. Appointments will be made April 18.
Council Member Pfab encouraged Council to help bring the community back
together regarding the First Avenue extension project.
Council Member Champion observed that democracy could be painful.
Council Activities
March 7, 2000
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Council Member O'Donnell reported on a game of wheelchair basketball with
a group of disabled vets; reported on the Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser attended by
Council Members Kanner, Wilburn and himself.
Council Member Vanderhoef reported on e-mail correspondence received
from Jim Ruebush and asked staff to follow up on questions raised on the
extension of Phoenix Dr. and Country Club Estates Moved by Vanderhoef,
seconded by O'Donnell, to accept the correspondence. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously,7/O, all Council Members present.
Council Member Wilburn noted the recent fire on the south side and thanked
individuals for helping people displaced that evening, including the Red Cross; and
acknowledged the request earlier in the meeting for the formulation of a committee
to aid Council on disability issues, and asking citizens to let us know of
accommodations that may be helpful.
Council Member Kanner stated he was looking forward to networking at his first
National League of Cities meeting in Washington DC and while there would be
meeting with US Rep. Leach; requested an earlier start on Council budget issues
next year suggesting Council formulate goals in July or August; and thanked City
Mgr. Atkins and Finance Department staff for putting all the budget materials
together.
Mayor Lehman noted the letter from Council Member Kanner to the Gazette
stating the Mayor's reluctance to accept correspondence, and stated the leaflet
was not addressed to Council but rather left on someone's door. He stated he
would always accept anything addressed to Council but felt it not appropriate for a
leaflet.
Council directed the City Clerk to place a resolution adding "City Clerk time"
to the formal agenda of March 20.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 11:55 p.m. The
Lehman7 Mayor
~n K. Karr, City Clerk