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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 21, 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, Fowler, Fosse, Rocca, Jensen, Franklin, Scott, Grosvenor, Furman,
O'Malley, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 00-40, Both Sides; 00-
41, Side 1.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lucas
Elementary students: Hannah Cates; Emily Cress; Drew Foreman; Ryan Roth.
The Mayor presented the Award of Excellence to 1999-2000 West High Boys
Basketball Team, Coach Steve Bergman and team members accepted. The Mayor
proclaimed American Red Cross Month - March, Gary Wicklund accepted; Medical
Laboratory Week - April 2-7, Mike Geurtsen accepted; Barbershop Harmony Month -
April (see March 7 agenda), Jim Brown, Dave Haase, Rick Green, Paul Jacques
accepted.
The Mayor presented an Executive Fire Officer Program Graduate award from
the National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, MD to Roger Jensen, Fire Marshal.
The Mayor stated there would be a Horace Mann neighborhood meeting on
March 23 to discuss the a proposed housing project in the area, and it was reported
that Council Members would be attending. After discussion at Council's work session
it had been decided Council would not be attending but rather wait for the matter to
be forwarded to them and a public hearing held. Mayor Lehman encouraged anyone in
the neighborhood to contact individual Council Members to discuss the matter.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meetings of February
29 and March 6, and the regular meeting of March 7, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. - February 10. Bd.
of Adjustment - January 12. Historic Preservation Comm. - January 13.
Human Rights Comm. - January 25, February 22.
To the extent terminology is consistent with the intention of any
particular ordinance, resolution, or document and consistent with any
federal, state, or local laws, that the term "minority" not be used and,
when appropriate, be replaced with "people of color."
Public Art Advisory Comm. - March 2.
Relocate the Gutheinz fountain to upper City Park in the area of the pool.
P&Z Comm. - March 2. PCRB - February 22, March 7.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Class C Liquor License for Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License
for T.G.I. Friday's, 2208 N. Dodge St. Class C Liquor License for First Avenue
Club, 1550 S. First Ave. Class B Beer Permit for Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice
Cream Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert St. Special Class C Liquor License for Panchero's
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Mexican Grill, 965 S. Riverside Dr. Refund of an unused portion of a Class B
Beer Permit for Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway 1 West. RES. 00-99, Bk.123,
p. 99, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 00-100, Bk. 123, p. 100, ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT. Class C Liquor License for Parthenon, 320 E. Burlington St.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of 911,674,635.72 for
the period of February 1 through February 29, 2000, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 00-101, Bk. 123, p. 101, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for April 4 ON PLANS, SPECIFICTAlONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA CITY LANDFILL SITE PAVING 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. 00-102, p. 102, REPEALING RESOLUTION
NO. 98-310 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
APPROVING A NEW RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH RULES OF ORDER FOR
THE CONDUCT OF FORMAL COUNCIL MEETINGS. RES. 00-103, p. 103,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
STORM SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR LOTS 13, 14, 15, 16, & 17
HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT, FIRST ADDITION (NORTHGATE CORPORATE
PARK, PHASE III), IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-104, p. 104, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
FOR CONSENT TO ASSUMPTION WHEREBY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
CONSENTS TO SYSTEMS UNLIMITED ASSUMING THE OBLIGATIONS OF
SYSTEMS UNLIMITED FOUNDATION WITH RESPECT TO THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY'S LIENS REPRESENTING A MORTGAGE AND PROMISSORY NOTE FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 915 NORTH DODGE STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Correspondence: Bob Welsh regarding Tower Place. R. Alberts regarding
miscellaneous items. Mildred Bosserman regarding First Avenue and Library
expansion. William Boos regarding deer management comments from February
29 Council meeting. Betty Ketchum regarding March 7 Council Meeting. Sue
Bozek regarding underage drinking. Jan and Hudson Moyer regarding underage
drinking. Cheryl Carrington regarding underage drinking. Beverly Blades
regarding underage drinking. Peter Nathan (Department of Psychology,
University of Iowa) regarding survey of drinking practices by University of Iowa
undergraduates. Jim Larew (Iowa City Area Science Center) regarding
Paleontological Institute. Mark Grenko regarding Budget amendments and the
First Avenue extension. Jerry and Julie Raaz regarding First Avenue extension.
Tom Riley regarding First Avenue extension. Bill Peterson regarding transit
interchange. Marsha Hucke regarding transportation center. Chris and Nancy
Burhans (Gringos) regarding sidewalk cafes. Elected Officials Committee
regarding 2000 Business Fair Elected Officials Booth. Acting Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding: Establishment of No Parking Zone; Designation of
Handicapped Parking Areas. John Nesbitt regarding Community Consensus.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Greg Thompson, Public Access Board Chair, invited Council and the public to a
10th anniversary celebration on March 31 at their office, 623 South Dubuque Street.
Deb Schoenfelder, Senior Center Commissioner, updated Council on activities at the
Center.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for April
4 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Planned High Density Multi-
Family Residential (PRM) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-PRM) for .48 acres located
at the northwest corner of Prentiss and Linn Streets. (McComas/Belle) The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for April
4 on an ordinance vacating an undeveloped portion of WooIf Avenue from McLean
Street south for a distance of 240 feet. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for April
4 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow masonry wall signs
in the General Industrial (I-1), Heavy Industrial (1-2), Office Research Park (ORP) and
Research Development Park (RDP) Zones. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to set a public hearing for April 4 on
an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow overnight boarding of
animals within small animal clinics in the Commercial Office (CO-1) Zone. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for April 18
on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Multi-Family
Residential (RM-12) to Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) for property
south of Burlington Street along the 300-600 blocks of Governor Street and a portion
of the 800-900 blocks of Bowery Street. Lorraine Huneke-Bowans, 510 S. Governor,
appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Q'Donnell, to accept
correspondence from: Margaret & Chuck Felling; Ann Freerks; Linzee Kull & Paul
McCray; AIfrieta Monagan; Martha Sixt Greer; Garry Galluzzo; Elinore Peters; Natasa
Durovicova; Dianna Penny; Anna Gay. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for April 18
on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Multi-Family
Residential (RM-12) to Neighborhood Conservation Residential (RNC-12) for property
south of Burlington Street along the 300-600 blocks of Lucas Street and a portion of
the 700-800 blocks of Bowery Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Mayor Lehman left the room for discussion of the next item due to a conflict of
interest.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally changing the 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
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side of Benton Court, north of Benton Street (Oaknoll). PCD Director Franklin present
for discussion. Atty. Robert Downer, representing Christian Retirement Services,
appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence
from William Buss. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman
absent.
Mayor Lehman returned.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
Zoning, to allow wide-base freestanding signs in some commercial zones under certain
conditions. John Bell, Chezik-Sayers, appeared. PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion. After discussion, moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to continue the
public hearing to April 18, and to defer to April 18 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. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from John Bell. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, 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 Condo's), be
given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt ORD. 00-3922, Bk. 43,
p. 10, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE
ZONING REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 2.5 ACRES FROM NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL (CN-1) TO COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO-1) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
ON THE WEST SIDE OF FIRST AVENUE AT TUDOR DRIVE (Mercy). The Mayor
declared the ordinance 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to defer to April 4 a resolution
approving a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Fifteen, a 40.27-acre, two-lot residential
subdivision with two outlots located on the north side of Court Street at its eastern
terminus. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to accept
correspondence from Douglas Ruppert representing John Moreland and Gary Watts.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Q'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-105, Bk. 123,
p. 105, SELECTING TERRY U STAMPER AND ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. AS THE
PREFERRED DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD AND
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO NEGOTIATE OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR
COUNCIL APPROVAL. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-106, Bk. 123,
p. 106, 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.
A public hearing was held on the City's intent to proceed with and authorizing
the acquisition of property rights for the Johnson Street Sanitary Sewer Project. No
one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-107, Bk. 123, p.
107, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE JOHNSON STREET SANITARY
SEWER 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 approving plans, specifications, form
of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Mormon Trek Boulevard
Improvements - Abbey Lane to Highway 1 Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-108, Bk.
123, p. 108, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK
BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS - ABBEY LANE TO HIGHWAY 1 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. Knoche present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form
of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Highway 6 Pedestrian Bridge
Overpass Project [STP-U-3715(14)- - 70-52]. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-109, Bk. 123,
p. 109, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-110, Bk. 123,
p. 110, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
HIGHWAY 6 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVERPASS PROJECT [STP-U-3715(14)- - 70-52]
to Iowa Bridge & Culvert for 81,242,356.90. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn to adopt RES. 00-111, Bk. 123, p.
111, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
KROEGER-TIGGES L.C. AND COLLEGE TOWN PARTNERS, AN IOWA PARTNERSHIP,
FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF DUBUQUE
STREET IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Member present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-112, Bk. 123, p.
112, TEMPORARILY CLOSING A PORTION OF MADISON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY
OF IOWA. 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. 00-113, Bk. 123,
p. 113, APPROVING THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S 5-YEAR PLAN AND
ANNUAL PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-114, Bk. 123,
p. 114, CERTIFYING UNPAID WATER, WASTEWATER, SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLING CHARGES, INCLUDING FEES AND PENALTIES, TO JOHNSON COUNTY
FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. The following
individuals appeared: Doug Yansky, Kansas Ave.; Tom Bayliss, 3810 500'h St.
(Riverside); and Alan Saba. Customer Services Mgr. Furman present for discussion.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-115, Bk. 123,
p. 115, AUTHORIZING MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO
COMMENCE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE FIRST AVENUE
WATERMAIN PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR THE PROJECT; AND
SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING for May 2. 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. 00-116, Bk. 123,
p. 116, AUTHORIZING MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO
COMMENCE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE CAPTAIN IRISH
PARKWAY EXTENSION, FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION WATERMAIN INSTALLATION,
AND FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION GRADING PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY
FOR THE PROJECT; AND SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING for May 2. The City
Atty. outlined her March 20th memo relative to the initiative process. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Pfab, Kanner. Absent:
None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-117, Bk.
123, p. 117, ADOPTING A STANDING RULE REGARDING THE EFFECT OF A
COUNCIL MEMBER'S ABSTENTION WHEN NOT REQUIRED BY A CONFLICT OF
INTEREST. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
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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 Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-118, Bk. 1 213, p.
118, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO ENGAGE THE LEGAL SERVICES
OF OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT
TO REPRESENT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced: Riverfront and Natural Areas
Comm. - one appointment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2001. This
appointment will be made April 18.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to appoint Stephen Perkins, 2326 E.
Court St. to the Public Art Advisory Comm. - one appointment to fill an unexpired
term ending January 1, 2002. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Jim Waiters, 1033 E. Washington St., appeared regarding a pedestrian
overpass on Highway 6 East. The City Manager stated drawings and cost estimates
were being updated for that project and it would be forth coming to Council. April
Dierks, requested more clarity in agenda items.
Council Member Champion requested a date be established for a Council goal
setting session. The Mayor stated the matter would be scheduled for April 3 when
everyone would have their calendars.
Council Member Vanderhoef requested the summer schedule be discussed at
the same time; and encouraged citizens to complete and return their Census forms.
Council Member Wilburn announced a youth forum will be held on April 8th from
5:30-7:00 PM at the Iowa City Public Library, Room A, with graduate students and
human service agencies trying to create ways young people can get involved in our
community and our government process. Free pizza and pop will be provided.
Mayor Lehman reported that the IDOT will be conducting a statewide research
project to measure the instances of running red lights. Iowa City will be one of five
cities where video cameras will be mounted on light poles adjacent to signalized
intersections, monitored for a week, and a report compiled. The Mayor clarified the
project has nothing to do with enforcement or citations, only with determining how
much running of red lights occur.
The City Mgr. stated the new local owner for the Sycamore Mall area would be
submitting project plans in the next few weeks.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 9:00 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 6/1, with Pfab v ' " ."
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/29/00
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.
Moved and seconded that the
following items and resommendations 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.
Correspondense: 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried as
amended.
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February 29, 2000
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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 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,
2216 N. Dodge; Bennett Brown, 879 Echo
Ave. (Cedar County); Jean McCollister, 2313
Tudor Dr.; Keith Kurth, Homebuilder's Assn.,
I 110 Denbigh Dr.; Holly Berkowitz; Dan
Daley, 2325 Mayfield Rd.; Anna Buss, 525
W. Benton St.; David Hempel, 751 Grant St.;
and Larry Schnittjer. Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn
10:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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February 29, 2000
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Council Activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/6/00
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 to
executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in
litigation or where litigation is imminent where
its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or
disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation; and 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 (real estate) 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 7:00 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of
Council Activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/7/00
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.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding
Student Citizenship Awards to Longfellow
Elementary students: Caitlin Juetten; Jody
Olson; Samantha Sidwelh
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 and seconded 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 Cornre. -
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 Cornre.
- 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
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Broadway St. Refund for an unused
portion of a Class C Beer Permit for
Econofoods//473, 1987 Broadway
St. RES. 00-71, ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT.
Motions: ABOLISHING THE
CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE
COMMITTEE. APPROVE
DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT
OF 914,278,130.54 FOR THE PERIOD
OF JANUARY I THROUGH JANUARY
31, 2000, AS RECOMMENDED BY
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT
TO AUDIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES.
00-72, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD
IMPROVEMENTS - ABBEY LANE TO
HIGHWAY 1 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. 00-73, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING 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: RES.' 00-74,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
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,
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
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78), AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE. RES. 00-76,
ACCEPTING THE WORK OF THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE
CONCESSION/RESTROOM BUILDINGS
AT THE IOWA CITY KICKERS
SOCCER PARK. RES. 00-77,
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.
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 and seconded
to acsept correspondence. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and sesonded to set a public
hearing for March 21 on an ordinance
conditionally changing the 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. The
Mayor Pro tern declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
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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. Atty. Lillian Lyons Davis,
representing H&O, LC appeared.
Moved and seconded 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, be given first vote for
consideration. Atty. Lillian Lyons Davis,
representing H&O, LC, appeared. 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, be given second vote
for consideration. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
00-3919, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-78, ADOPTING AND INCORPORATING
THE SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT PLAN INTO
THE IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from George Dane. The
Mayor declared the motion.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-79, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
FY2001 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT
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ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION FUNDING.
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. Moved and seconded
to accept correspondence from: Wes Fotsch,
Mod Pod, Inc. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-80, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO
PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR
THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE TRANSPORTATION
CENTER PROJECT. Moved and seconded 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. Honey
Parkins, PO Box 509, Lone Tree, appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-81, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND OPN ARCHITECTS, INC.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-82, REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED ON
FEBRUARY 23, 2000 FOR THE TRANSIT
METHANE ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE 2,
AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-83, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2001. The following individuals appeared:
Dan Coleman; John Kammermeyer; Jerry
Feick, Coralville. Moved and seconded to
increase the Parks & Recreation budget for
one half-time fte position. The Mayor
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declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-84, 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 to add the
extension of Mormon Trek from Highway I to
Dane Road to the Capital Improvement Plan
for 2003. The Mayor declared the motion
dead for lack of a second. Moved and
seconded to remove the paving portion of
First Avenue from fiscal year 2002 and move
it to fiscal year 2003. 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 Willlares, Dover St.; and a woman,
217 N. Mr. Vernon Dr. The Mayor declared
the motion to remove the paving portion of
First Avenue from 02 to 03 carried. Moved
and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to
add ~25,000 to Public Art bringing the total
up to ~100,000. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved and seconded 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
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Page 7
distributed that evening). The Mayor
declared the motion the motion to amend the
Capital Improvement Programs as outlined by
Council Member Kanner defeated. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from:
Bennett Brown; Guy Irvin; Amy Pearson; Sally
Blackmon; Tracy Hightshoe; David Rust &
Joy Smith; petition supporting the 1't Avenue
extension; Daniela Williams; Florence &
William Boos. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Sandra Hudson. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-86, APPROVING AN INVITATION TO
SELECTED ARTISTS FOR THE IOWA AVENUE
LITERARY WALK.
A public hearing was held on an
ordinance amending sidewalk cares and
outdoor service areas.
A public hearing was held to consider
Iowa City Housing Authority's proposed 5-
year plan and annual plan.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-87, 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-88, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE DODGE STREET
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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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-89, 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 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 Benton Street Turn Lane
and Ned Ashton Memorial Park Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-90, 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 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 Iowa City Landfill
Recycling Center Project, Phase 2.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-91, 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.
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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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-92, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
00-3920, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
00-3921, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 2,
ENTITLED "HUMAN RIGHTS," CHAPTER 1,
ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS,"
SECTION 1, ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS,"
REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF SEXUAL
ORIENTATION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-93, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PHASE III
IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-94, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE HIGHWAY 6
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CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STP-U-
3715(615)- -70-52.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-95, 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 OF THE
HIGHWAY 6 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
OVERPASS PROJECT [STP-U-3715(14)--70-
52].
Moved and seconded and to adopt
RES. 00-96, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-97, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
00-98, Bk. 123, p. 98, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT INVOLVING
PENDING LITIGATION.
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 Cornre. - one appointment to fill an
unexpired term ending January 1, 2002.
Appointments will be made April 18.
Moved and seconded to adjourn
11:55 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of
Council Activities and disbursements is on file
in the office of the City Clerk and Finance
Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Submitt~cation - 3/16/00
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 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, O'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 Fin-~ncial 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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February 29, 2000
Page 2
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, 2216 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
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's office at 356°5043.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 6, 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:
Atkins, Dilkes, Karr, Matthews. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 00-33, Side
1.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn to executive
session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or
where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or
disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation; and 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 (real estate) 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 6:58 p.m.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adjourn the special meeting 7:00
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
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 Olson; 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 O'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
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 COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
MORMON TREK BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS - ABBEY LANE TO
HIGHWAY I 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
TO 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 (OSAo8) 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 (OSAo8) 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 O'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, O'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 O'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
$7500; 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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Williams, 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 925,000 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 cares 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 OF
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 O'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,
i~. 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 OF THE HIGHWAY 6
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVERPASS PROJECT [STP-U-3715(14)--70-52:i. 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 9240,000. 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 THE 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 Cornre.
- one appointment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2001. The Mayor
noted the previously-announced: Public Art Advisory Cornre. - 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.
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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,7/0, 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
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk