HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-04-04 Council minutes *revised 4/18/00
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 4, 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, Wilburn. Absent: Vanderhoef. Staffmembers present: Atkins,,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Scott, Fosse, O'Malley, Knoche, Morris, Shera,
Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 00-40, Both Sides; 00-41,
Side 1.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Horace
Mann Elementary students: Veronica Shimon (statement read by Torri Netz); Nesta
Hayward; John Sackett. (statement read by Sam Hamilton)
The Mayor proclaimed Vision Awareness Month - April, Dr. Thomas
Weingeist, Professor and head of the Opthamology Department at the University of
Iowa accepted. Mayor Lehman acknowledged the efforts of Dr. Weingeist and Jim
Larew to secure the exhibit by the National Eye Institute for display in Iowa City.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, 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 March
20 and the regular meeting of March 21, as published, subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Comm. -
January 31, January 24, February 10. Library Board of Trustees - February
14, February 25. Telecommunications Comm. - February 28, March 6. PCRB
- March 14.
Receive PCRB Public Reports//99-05,//99-06; and//99-07.
Sr. Center Comm. - February 15.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Class C Liquor License for Kitty Hawk, 1012 Gilbert Ct. Class C Beer Permit
for Suburban AMOCO - Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk St. Class C Liquor
License for Outer Limits of Iowa City, 1910 S. Gilbert St. Special Class C
Liquor License for Panchero's, Inc., 32 S. Clinton St. Special Class C Liquor
License for Serendipity, 702 S. Gilbert St.//107.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting a public hearing On April 18 for the
FY01 Annual Action Plan, that is a part of Iowa City's 2001-2006
Consolidated Plan (City Steps). RES. 00-119, Bk. 123, p. 119, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for April 18, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA CITY POLICE 2"D FLOOR CONSTRUCTION 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. 00-120, p. 120, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 430 NORTH VAN BUREN STREET, IOWA
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CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-121, p. 121, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1202
MARCY STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-122, p. 122, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE
OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
804 4th AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-123, p. 123, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE
OF A LIEN REGARDING TWO PROMISSORY NOTES FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 617 KEOKUK COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-124, p.
124, AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF ANIMAL LICENSE FEES IN
CONNECTION WITH NATIONAL TAG DAY.
Correspondence: Amy Blessing regarding deer. Bob Dostal regarding
underage drinking. Pat White regarding underage drinking. Trudy Foster
Russell regarding underage drinking. Tom Everson regarding Keep Kids Alive
Drive 25 campaign. Eric Roalson regarding Public Access Television. Barry
and Dolores Cornwall regarding 214 Church Street. Earlene and James
Giglierano regarding neighborhood conservation districts. John Veit regarding
shooting. Home Builders Association of Iowa City regarding support of First
Avenue. Deborah Galbraith regarding neighborhoods. Theresa Kopatich
regarding Successful Living. Acting Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
designation of a No Parking Area on the north side of Highway 6, between
Ralston Creek and the bridge over the Iowa River. Alisa Meggitt regarding
Urban Sprawl presentation to be held in Iowa City. Christy Ann Welty
regarding First Avenue extension.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and repeated the public hearings as set.
The following individuals appeared regarding the City Deer Management plan,
gun silencers, and restrictions on the distance from private residences that guns
may be used: Florence Boos, 1427 Davenport St.; Dan Coleman, 1409 E.
Bloomington St.; Roger Larson, 802 S. Clinton St.; and William Boos, 1427
Davenport St. The City Manager stated he would provide information and report
back to Council on the questions raised. Louise Young, 320 S. Dubuque St.,
appeared regarding her earlier proposal to form an advisory committee of people
with disabilities to help advise people and the City on projects. Boards and
Commissions will be contacted for input.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for April
18 on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, Building and Housing, Article H,
Site Plan Review, by adopting Central Planning District Multi-Family Residential
Design Standards and related amendments to Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article 1,
Zoning Title, Purpose and Scope. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to set a public hearing for April 18
on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article O, Sign Regulations,
to allow banner signs in certain commercial zones under some conditions. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent.
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
from Planned High Density Mulit-Family Residential (PRM) to Sensitive Areas
Overlay (OSA-PRM) for .48 acres located at the northwest corner of Prentiss and
Linn Streets. Janice Sweet, 510 Ronalds St. and architect for the project,
appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating an undeveloped portion
of WooIf Avenue from McLean Street south for a distance of 240 feet. The
following individuals appeared: Carolyn Sahs Corson, 330 Lee Street; and Marita
McGurk Eicher, 720 McLean St. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to continue the public hearing to April
18. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
Zoning, to allow masonry wall signs in the General Industrial (I-1), Heavy Industrial
(I-2), Office Research Park (ORP) and Research Development Park (RDP) Zones. No
one appeared.
A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared. Mayor Lehman left the room.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, that the 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 (Oaknoll), be
given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0,
Vanderhoef absent, Lehman abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The Mayor Pro
tern declared the motion carried. Mayor Lehman returned.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to defer to April 18 the following
items: 6h. a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an
escrow agreement for Louis Condominiums, Iowa City, Iowa; 6i. 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;
6j. 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,
6/0, Vanderhoef absent.
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
Site Paving Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-125, Bk. 123,
p. 125, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL
SITE PAVING 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. Sr. Civil Engr.
Scott present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-126, Bk. 123, p.
126, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA
CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING PROJECT, PHASE 2 to Apex Construction for
9360,000.00. Sr. Civil Engr. Scott present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-127, Bk.
123, p. 127, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
BENTON STREET TURN LANE AND NED ASHTON MEMORIAL PARK PROJECT to
Streb Construction for 9171,804.75. Civil Engr. Knoche present for discussion.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kanner,
Lehman, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Pfab. Absent: Vanderhoef.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-128, Bk. 123, p.
128, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PROJECT to Apex
Construction for 9730,000.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-129, Bk. 123, p.
129, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
DODGE STREET BRIDGE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT to Maxwell
Construction for 957,636.00. PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-130, Bk. 123,
p. 130, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA
AVENUE STREETSCAPE PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to All American
Concrete for 91,098,758.10. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-131, Bk. 123, p.
131, CERTIFYING UNPAID MOWING AND CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY CHARGES,
SNOW REMOVAL CHARGES, SIDEWALK REPAIR CHARGES AND STOP BOX
REPAIR CHARGES TO COUNTY FOR COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS A
PROPERTY TAX. Roger Larson, 802 S. Clinton, appeared. Moved by Kanner,
seconded by Pfab, to defer the Larson property from the resolution. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Pfab withdrew his second on the motion
to amend, and the motion died for lack of a second. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Pfab,
Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, (:)'Donnell. Nays: Kanner. Absent: Vanderhoef.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by [:)'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-132, Bk. 123, p.
132, AUTHORIZING MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO
COMMENCE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE FOSTER
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ROAD GRADING AND WATERMAIN PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR
THE PROJECT; AND SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 16. PW
Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-133, Bk. 123, p.
133, INTENT TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND GREG AND BETH VAN DUSSELDORP FOR .77 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO 4387 KOUNTRY LANE, SE AND TO
DISPOSE OF SAID PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID AGREEMENT FOR APRIL 18. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Planning and Zoning Commission -
two appointments to fill five-year terms ending May 1, 2005; Animal Control
Advisory Board - one appointment to fill a three-year term ending April 5, 2003.
Appointments will be made May 16.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Riverfront and Natural
Areas Commission - one appointment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,
2001. Appointment will be made April 18.
Council Member Kanner requested Council schedule a discussion on the Deer
Management Committee and related issues soon.
Mayor Lehman announced City High would be receiving a Grammy award
recognizing them as one of the 10 best music departments in the country on April
7, and encouraged Council Members to attend the ceremony; and stated he would
be attending the ribbon cutting ceremony officially opening the railroad interchange
in Iowa County on April 7.
The City Manager distributed copies of the City's procurement policy as it
relates to how the City conducts itself with respect to purchase of goods and
services.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn 8:25 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent.
Lehman, Mayor
Ma~r'~n K. Karr, City Clerk
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
~--- APRIL 4, 2000
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Star present:
Arkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Scott, Fosse, O'Mal ,, Knoche, Morris,
Shera, Schmadeke. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape )-40, Both Sides; 00-
41, Side 1. .,
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Cil Awards to Horace
Mann Elementary students?.Veronica Shimon ( read by Torri Netz); Nesta
Hayward; John Sackett. (staNment read by Sam Ha~
The Mayor proclaime~,~Vision Awarenes,' - April, Dr. Thomas
Weingeist, Professor and head the Of Department at the University of
Iowa accepted. Mayor Lehman E ged ,e efforts of Dr. Weingeist and Jim
Larew to secure the exhibit by the lational Institute for display in Iowa City.
Moved by O'Donnell, secof Pfab, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Cou~ Actions for the special meetings of March
20 and the regular meeting o 21, as published, subject to corrections,
as recommended by the
Minutes of Boards ssions: Historic Preservation Comm. -
January 31, January 2, Library Board of Trustees - February
14, February 25. Tele. ~mmunications omm. - February 28, March 6. PCRB
- March 14.
Receive PCR Public Reports i, #99-06; and #99-07.
Sr. Center Comm February 15.
Permit M~ and Resolutions as ,.commended by the City Clerk:
Class C Liquor for Kitty Hawk, 101 Ct. Class C Beer Permit
for Suburban ) - Keokuk Street, 1 Keokuk St. Class C Liquor
License for Limits of Iowa City, 1910 Gilbert St. Special Class C
Liquor Lice ~e for Panchero's, Inc., 32 S. St. Special Class C Liquor
License fc Serendipity, 702 S. Gilbert St. #107.
Public Hearings: Setting a public 'ing On April 18 for the
FY01 /~nnual Action Plan, that is a part of City's 2001-2006
Consoydated Plan (City Steps). RES. 00-119, Bk. 1 :, p. 119, SETTING A
PUBL. YC HEARING for April 18, ON PLANS, ;ATIONS, FORM OF
CON'TRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CON OF THE
IOV~/A CITY POLICE 2ND FLOOR CONSTRUCTION PR( DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING DIRECTING THE
CiTY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 123: RES. 00-120, p. 120, )RIZING THE
.,
'MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CITY AND
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 430 NORTH VAN BUREN STREET, IOWA
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/20/00
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 (6:33 p.m.), 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. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the
special meeting 6:45 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.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/21/00
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to 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, 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.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the special 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 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, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 00-100, 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.
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Setting Public Hearings: RES. 00-101, 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: RES. 00-102, 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, 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, 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.
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 and seconded 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
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northwest corner of Prentiss and Linn Streets. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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 (1-1), Heavy Industrial (1-2), Office Research Park (ORP) and Research
Development Park (RDP) Zones. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from: Margaret & Chuck Felling; Ann Freerks; Linzee Kull & Paul McCray; Alfrieta
Monagan; Martha Sixt Greer; Garry Galluzzo; Elinore Peters; Natasa Durovicova;
Dianna Penny; Anna Gay. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
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
side of Benton Court, north of Benton Street. Atty. Robert Downer, representing
Christian Retirement Services, appeared. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from William Buss. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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. After discussion, moved and
seconded 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from John Bell. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
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 second vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 00-3922, 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.
Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
Douglas Ruppert representing John Moreland and Gary Watts. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-105, SELECTING TERRY L.
STAMPER AND ASSOCIATES, UUC. AS THE PREFERRED DEVELOPMENT TEAM
FOR THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO
NEGOTIATE OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Transit Methane
Abatement Project, Phase 2.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-106, 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.
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 and seconded to adopt RES. 00-107, DECLARING THE CITY'S
INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE JOHNSON STREET SANITARY SEWER PROJECT.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-108, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM QF 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.
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].
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-109, 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].
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-110, 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].
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-111, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-112, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-113, APPROVING THE IOWA CITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY'S 5-YEAR PLAN AND ANNUAL PLAN.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-114, 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 500th St. (Riverside); and Alan Saba.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-115, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-116, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-117, ADOPTING A STANDING RULE
REGARDING THE EFFECT OF A COUNCIL MEMBER'S ABSTENTION WHEN NOT
REQUIRED BY A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-118, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY TO ENGAGE THE LEGAL SERVICES OF OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT TO REPRESENT.
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 and seconded 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.
Jim Waiters, 1033 E. Washington St., appeared regarding a pedestrian
overpass on Highway 6 East. April Dierks, requested more clarity in agenda items.
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Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:00 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
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication - 3/29/00
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's office at 356-5043.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 20, 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 (6:33 p.m.), Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staffmembers
present: Dilkes, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 00°38, Side 2.
Moved by Wilburn, 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. 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 6:43 p.m.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adjourn the special meeting 6:45
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 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 Cornre. - 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. 96-310 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 (1-1), 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 O'Donnell, to accept
correspondence from: Margaret & Chuck Felling; Ann Freerks; Linzee Kull & Paul
McCray; Alfrieta 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. Arty. 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-105, Bk. 123,
p. 105, SELECTING TERRY L. 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)- - 70o52]. 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. 00-11 O, 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 $1,242,356.90. 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 E-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
Arty. 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. 1213, 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
Cornre. - 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 8~h 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 voting "Nay."
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk