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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 18, 2000
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staffmembers present:
Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Nasby, Logsden, Fosse, Knoche, Morris.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 00-47, 00-48, 00-49.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Helen
Lemme Elementary students: Ryan Boehm, Joanna DeMars.
The Mayor proclaimed: Fair Housing Month - April 2000; Public Access
Television Day - April 19, Renee Paine accepted; Arbor Day - April 29, City Forester
Terry Robinson accepted; Iowa City Hospice Appreciation Day - April 30, Maggie
Elliott and Mike Lensing accepted; Days of Remembrance of the Holocaust - April
30-May 7; Crisis Center Week - May 1-May 7, Steve Hirst, Vice Chair of Crisis
Center Board accepted; Census 2000, Marian K. Karr accepted.
Moved by Champion, 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 April 3
and the regular meeting of April 4, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - March 8.
Civil Service Comm. - March 28. Historic Preservation Comm. - February 28,
March 9. Parks and Recreation Comm. March 8. Planning and Zoning
Comm. - March 16, April 6. PCRB - March 28.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Class A Liquor License for Iowa City Moose Family Center, 3151 Hwy 6
East. Class C Liquor License for Sam's Pizza, 321 S. Gilbert St. Class C Beer
Permit for DeliMart #3, 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd. RES. 00-134, Bk. 123, p.
134, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 00-135, Bk. 123, p. 135, ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT.
Correspondence: Maynard Zeman regarding leash law. Nancy Hindes
regarding the leash law. Sarah England regarding leash law. Florence Boos
regarding deer. Sue and Bruce Clark regarding trails. Jennifer Whitmore
regarding underage drinking. Bill and Marlene Standford regarding underage
drinking. David Germann regarding underage drinking. Stepping Up Executive
Committee regarding underage access to alcohol. Dave Moore regarding
underage drinking. Timothy and Marsha Lowe regarding underage drinking.
Robert Dostal regarding underage drinking. Helen Nandell regarding Oakland
cemetery [City Manager response included]. Josh Taustein and Becky Ptacek
(Ronald McDonald House) regarding invitation. Christy Ann Welty (Libertarian
Party of Johnson County) regarding alcohol ordinance. Acting Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding designation of metered angle parking spaces in
the 1 O, 100, and 200 blocks of South Clinton Street; and the 300 block of
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Iowa Avenue; designation of "No Parking" at the intersection of Washington
and Johnson Streets. Polly Pagliai regarding underage drinking. Dave &
Arlene Gibbon regarding persons under 21 allowed in bars. Cheryl Huyck
regarding underage drinking. Julie Miller Kearney and Joseph Kearney
regarding underage drinking. Johnson County Department of Health regarding
binge drinking and underage drinking. Peter Huyck regarding underage
drinking. Mary Sue Coleman, President University of Iowa regarding
ordinance to limit entrance to bars to those over 21. Andy Stoll and Chris
Linn, University of Iowa Body President and Vice-President regarding binge
and underage drinking.
Council Member Kanner noted the number of letters on underage drinking/alcohol
issues and encouraged more to write; acknowledged the memo from the Acting
Traffic Engr. on the no parking zone at the southwest corner of Johnson &
Washington and the lowering of the median on Washington Street near the
intersection. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Jay Honohan, Senior Center Commission Chair, updated Council on the
ribbon cutting ceremonies planned May 17 on the Center's remodeling project and
the celebration planned for Dlder Americans Day. April Dierks, Women's Resource
and Action Center, thanked Council for the improvements made on the accessibility
of the Council agenda. Kathy Huedepohl, Women's Resource and Action Center,
shared concerns regarding the impact of numerous construction projects occurring
at the same time. Michael Ostrander (100 Reinow Hall), Jesse Emlet (912 Y2 N.
Dodge), and Lance Kirby (908 Newton Rd.) presented their group project
concerning the City's Deer Management Plan, and a petition supporting continuing
the Plan. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept the petition
supporting the City's Plan and a pamphlet addressing misconceptions of the City's
Plan. The Mayor declared the motion to accept correspondence carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Kristen Gast, 210 Davenport St.,
presented a resolution recommending that the University of Iowa immediately
withdraw from the Fair Labor Association (FLA). Council directed staff to place the
matter on the Council's next work session for discussion. Moved by Q'Donnell,
seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept the draft resolution. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Charlie Major, 7
Blue Stem Court, requested Council consider making the City's bowling alleys
smoke free. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada, requested citizens to take a stand
against racism.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for May
2 on an amendment to Zoning Chapter 14-6D-5G1 regarding the nonconforming
provisions in the Neighborhood Conservation Residential Zone (RNC-12). 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
May 2 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Single
Family Residential (RS-5) and Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-5) to
Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-5) and approving a preliminary
Planned Development Housing Overlay Plan for Village Green Parts 18-20, a 19.6-
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acre, l O-lot, 63-unit residential development with one outlot located south of
Village Road and west of Scott Boulevard. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for May
2 on an ordinance amending the Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-5)
Plan, and approving a preliminary Planned Development Housing Overlay Plan for
Village Green South Part 5, a Resubdivision of a Portion of Village Green South Part
3A, a 12-lot, 3.33-acre residential development located at Wintergreen Drive west
of Scott Boulevard. 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
May 2 on an ordinance vacating, the northernmost portion of North Jamie Lane,
located west of Scott Boulevard. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held 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. PCD Director
Franklin present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Michael Gunn,
Apartment Infill Committee Rep., 1011 Sheridan Ave.; and Holly Berkowitz, 612
Granada. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
Zoning, Article O, Sign Regulations, to allow banner signs in certain commercial
zones under some conditions. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held 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.
PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The following individuals appeared:
Ann Freeks, 443 S. Governor St.; Steven Bloom, 412 S. Summit; Charlie Eastham,
1152 E. Court, Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship; Rob Phipps, 4226 Westridge
Ct, Home Builders of Iowa City; Sue Morrison, 1120 Sheridan; Jennifer Reinhardt,
345 Koser Ave.; Pam Erhardt, 1029 E. Court; Joni Kinsey, 325 Brown St.; Paula
Brandt, 824 N. Gilbert, President of Friends of Historic Preservation; Diana Velez,
627 S. Governor; Cecile Kuenzli, 705 S. Summit; Christine Denburg, 1011
Woodlawn Ave.; Alice Kelly, 441 S. Governor; Greg Allen; Deanna Hanson
Abromeit, 625 S. Governor; Ruedi Kuenzli, 705 S. Summit; Howard Weinberg, 520
S. Governor; Keith Westercamp, 3612 Timberline DR. NE (CR), commercial real
estate appraiser; Klaus Belefeldt, 922 Bowery; Lorraine Huneke-Bowans, 510 S.
Governor; (Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence
from Lorraine Huneke-Bowans. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.); Michael Burt, 654 S. Governor; Jeff Sohabilion,
431 Rundell; Gary Hughes; Ellie Peters, 433 S. Governor; Derrick Abromeit, 625 S.
Governor; Grace Piro, 521 S. Governor; Alfrieta Monagan, 806 Clark; Jim
Brenneman, 1728 Louis Place; Henry Madden, 428 S. Summit; Sarah Walz, 334 S.
Dodge; Alan Meyer, CPA; Dave Jackson, 817 Bowery; Jim Waiters, 1033 E.
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Washington; Atty. Joe Holland, 123 N. Linn, rep. property owners; and Joe Patrick,
1190 E. Court. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to accept correspondence
from: Attorney Jay Holland; Loren Southwick; Richard Breazeale; Mike Sandersfeld;
Natasa Durovicova; Ann Freerks; Virginia Blair; Joseph Patrick; john Strohm; Alan
Meyer; Dan Willis; Jerrie Rogers; Patricia Collins; Paul Ruppert; W.A. Fotsch;
Charles Alberhasky; Carolyn Wagner; Kelley McLaughlin; Michael McLaughlin;
Joseph Cristner; Jim Alberhasky; Gregory Yates; Gary Hughes; Roslyn Frank;
Richard Miller; Stanley Burns; Duane Papke; Shannon Cassidy Bringle; John
Strohm; Tim Lehman; Mike Homewood; Eugene Fisher; Greg Allen; Larry Waters;
Richard Haendel; Robert Uhler; Mike & Polly Haight; Loren Southwick; David
Jackson; Jeffrey Miller; Kelly Derby; James Brenneman; John Roffman; Robert
Hearity; Larry Zuber; Matt Tentinger; Mark Collins; Kathryn Collins; Mary Ann
Dennis and Charles Eastham from Greater Iowa Housing Fellowship; Janice Dostal.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
from 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
following individuals appeared: Ann Freeks, 443 S. Governor St.; Steven Bloom,
412 S. Summit; Charlie Eastham, 1152 E. Court, Greater Iowa City Housing
Fellowship; Rob Phipps, 4226 Westridge Ct, Home Builders of Iowa City; Sue
Morrison, 1120 Sheridan; Jennifer Reinhardt, 345 Koser Ave.; Pam Erhardt, 1029
E. Court; Joni Kinsey, 325 Brown St.; Paula Brandt, 824 N. Gilbert, President of
Friends of Historic Preservation; Diana Velez, 627 S. Governor; Cecile Kuenzli, 705
S. Summit; Christine Denburg, 1011 Woodlawn Ave.; Alice Kelly, 441 S. Governor;
Greg Allen; Deanna Hanson Abromeit, 625 S. Governor; Ruedi Kuenzli, 705 S.
Summit; Howard Weinberg, 520 S. Governor; Keith Westercamp, 3612 Timberline
DR. NE (CR), commercial real estate appraiser; Klaus Belefeldt, 922 Bowery;
Lorraine Huneke-Bowans, 510 S. Governor; (Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
Wilburn, to accept correspondence from Lorraine Huneke-Bowans. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.);
Michael Burt, 654 S. Governor; Jeff Schabilion, 431 Rundell; Gary Hughes; Ellie
Peters, 433 S. Governor; Derrick Abromeit, 625 S. Governor; Grace Piro, 521 S.
Governor; Alfrieta Monagan, 806 Clark; Jim Brenneman, 1728 Louis Place; Henry
Madden, 428 S. Summit; Sarah Walz, 334 S. Dodge; Alan Meyer, CPA; Dave
Jackson, 817 Bowery; Jim Waiters, 1033 E. Washington; Atty. Joe Holland, 123
N. Linn, rep. property owners; and Joe Patrick, 1190 E. Court. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from: Attorney Jay
Holland; Loren Southwick; Richard Breazeale; Mike Sandersfeld; Natasa Durovicova;
Ann Freerks; Virginia Blair; Joseph Patrick; john Strohm; Alan Meyer; Dan Willis;
Jerrie Rogers; Patricia Collins; Paul Ruppert; W.A. Fotsch; Charles Alberhasky;
Carolyn Wagner; Kelley McLaughlin; Michael McLaughlin; Joseph Cristner; Jim
Alberhasky; Gregory Yates; Gary Hughes; Roslyn Frank; Richard Miller; Stanley
Burns; Duane Papke; Shannon Cassidy Bringle; John Strohm; Tim Lehman; Mike
Homewood; Eugene Fisher; Greg Allen; Larry Waters; Richard Haendel; Robert
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Uhler; Mike & Polly Haight; Loren Southwick; David Jackson; Jeffrey Miller; Kelly
Derby; James Brenneman; John Roffman; Robert Hearity; Larry Zuber; Matt
Tentinger; mark Collins; Kathryn Collins; Mary Ann Dennis and Charles Eastham
from Greater Iowa Housing Fellowship; Janice Dostal. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow wide-base freestanding signs in some
commercial zones under certain conditions (26 feet), be given first vote for
consideration. PCD Dir. Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Champion, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to continue to May 2, a public
hearing 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to May 2, 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, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, that the 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, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the 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, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, that the ordinance amending Title
14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow overnight boarding of animals within small animal
clinics in the Commercial Office (CO-1) Zone, be given first vote for consideration.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Lehman left room.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, 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 second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
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Lehman abstaining. The Mayor Pro tern declared the motion carried. Lehman
returned.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to May 2, a
resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an escrow
agreement for Louis Condominiums, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to defer to May 2, an ordinance
amending the Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-8) Conditional Zoning Agreement to
allow a driveway access onto Foster Road for property located at 500 Foster Road.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-136, Bk. 123, p.
136, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART FIFTEEN,
JOHNSON COUNTY, 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. 00-137, Bk.
123, p. 137, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
WOODLAND RIDGE SUBDIVISION, PART THREE, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held for Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (City
Steps). The following individuals appeared: Amy Correia, 1729 F St.; Theresa
Kopatich, Successful Living; Mark McCallum, 430 Brown; Barbara van der Woude,
509 Brown; Bill Myers, Successful Living Board, pastor North Minister Presbyterian
Church; Maryann Dennis, Greater Iowa Housing Fellowship; Clarence Haverkamp,
619 N. Linn; Gary Gansemir, Exec. Dir. Hillcrest Family Services; Theresa Klingberg,
320 W. Benton; Jay Honohan, Senior Center Commission; Jayne Moraski, Chair
HCDC; and Tim Lehman, realtor, 3306 Arbor Dr. Community Development
Coordinator Nasby present for discussion. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
Wilburn, to accept correspondence from: Dwayne Bourret & Joan Liffring-Zug
Bourret; Tom & Patrice Carroll; Michael Kratz, Department of Veteran Affairs; Tara
Youells, Mid-Eastern Iowa Community Mental Health Center; Danielle Thompson,
Hannah's Blessing Child Care Center; Lowell Brandt; Henry Paulson and Sarah Buss
Paulson; Steve van der Woude. PCD Dir. Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement
between the City of Iowa City and Greg and Beth Van Dusseldorp for .77 acres of
property located adjacent to 4287 Kountry Lane SE and to dispose of said property
in accordance therewith. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-138, Bk. 123, p.
138, APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND GREG AND BETH VAN DUSSELDORP FOR .77 ACRES OF PROPERTY
LOCATED ADJACENT TO 4387 KQUNTRY LANE, SE AND TO DISPOSE OF SAID
PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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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 Police
Department Second Floor Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-139, Bk. 123, p.
139, APPRQVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
SECOND FLOOR 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. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-140, Bk.
123, p. 140, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND STANLEY
CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND RELOCATION
SERVICES FOR THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE TRANSPORTATION CENTER PROJECT.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent:
None.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-141, Bk. 123, p.
141, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
TRANSIT METHANE ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE 2 to IIIowa Enterprises for
$197,035.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-142, Bk.
123, p. 142, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
MORMON TREK BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS - ABBEY LANE TO HIGHWAY 1
PROJECT to Metro Pavers for 92,384,289.40. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-143, Bk. 123, p.
143, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND PLANGRAPHICS, INC. OF FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY TO
PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR A GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM. 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. 00-144, Bk. 123, p.
144, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TQ SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 TO THE AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 11, 1997,
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BETWEEN MMS CONSULTANTS, INC. AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO
PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL
STORMWATER PROJECT. Civil Engr. Knoche 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. 00-145, Bk. 123, p.
145, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE WATER DIVISION OF THE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN (Senior Treatment
Plant Operator - Water to Grade 14). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Housing and Community
Development Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending September 1,
2001. This appointment will be made June 13.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Planning and Zoning
Comm. - two vacancies to fill five-year terms ending May 1, 2005; Animal Control
Advisory Bd. - one vacancy to fill a three-year term ending April 5, 2003. These
appointments will be made May 16.
The Mayor noted that the vacancy on the Riverfront and Natural Areas
Comm. to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2001, will be re-advertised.
Council Member Kanner wished everyone a Happy Easter and Happy
Passover; and noted celebrations planned for May Day on May 1 st
Council Member Wilburn acknowledged the first grade class at Horace Mann
for their donations to the Animal Shelter; and the English as a second language
class at Horace Mann for their 2nd place award from the Iowa Peace Institute for a
project related to ways new students can be incorporated into their community.
Council Member Vanderhoef reminded residents of Tyn' Cae Neighborhood of
a clean up day at Kiwanis Park on April 29th; and the West Side Drive Neighborhood
Association earth day clean up on April 22nd.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 12:05 a.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Manan K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/3/00
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, Wilburn. Absent: Vanderhoef.
Moved and seconded to adjourn consider a motion to adjourn to executive
session to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature
disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental
body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a
session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when
the transaction discussed is completed. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 6:39 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/4/00
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, Wilburn. Absent: Vanderhoef. *
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 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 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, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING 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: RES. 00-120, 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 CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-121, 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, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
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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,
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,
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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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. 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for April 18 on an ordinance
amending Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article Q, Sign Regulations, to allow banner
signs in certain commercial zones under some conditions. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
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. Moved and seconded to continue the public
hearing to April 18. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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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
(1-2), Office Research Park (ORP) and Research Development Park (RDP) Zones.
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.
Moved and seconded 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, be given first vote for consideration.
The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-125, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-126, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-127, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-128, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-129, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TQ SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE DODGE STREET BRIDGE WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-130, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
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CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE PHASE I
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-131, 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 and seconded to adopt RES. 00-132, AUTHORIZING MAILING AND
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT THE FOSTER ROAD GRADING AND WATERMAIN
PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR THE PROJECT; AND SETTING DATE
OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 16.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-133, 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:25 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Submitted for publication - 4/1
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
The c~'~t of publishing the following proceedings and claims is ~
Cumulativ~,e, cost for this calendar year for said publications is $
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/4/00
Iowa Cit City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at Center.
Mayor Lehman ~iding. Council Members present: Champion, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor pre ~nted the Outstanding Student Awards to Horace
Mann Elementary stud~ ts: Veronica Shimon (statement rea Torri Netz); Nesta
Hayward; John Sackett. tatement read by Sam Hamilton
The Mayor ed Vision Awareness Mon - April, Dr. Thomas
Weingeist, Professor and h~ of the Opthamology Def 'tment at the University of
Iowa accepted. Mayor acknowledged the eft of Dr. Weingeist and Jim
Larew to secure the exhibit y e National Eye Inst for display in Iowa City.
Moved and seconded Ihe following it ~s and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or and/ adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council stions fo the special meetings of March 20
and the regular meeting of March ublished, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commis~ : Historic Preservation Comm. - January
31, January 24, February 10. Library d of Trustees - February 14, February
25. Telecommunications Comm. - Feb 3, March 6. PCRB - March 14.
Receive PCRB Public Reports t9-06; and//99-07.
Sr. Center Comm. - February 15.
Permit Motions and Resolul as ~ended by the City Clerk: Class C
Liquor License for Kitty Hawk, 12 Gilbert Ct. C Beer Permit for Suburban
AMOCO - Keokuk Street, 1 Keokuk St. Class uor License for Outer Limits
of Iowa City, 1910 S. Gilbe St. Special Class C uor License for Panchero's,
Inc., 32 S. Clinton St. Spec Class C Liquor License Serendipity, 702 S. Gilbert
St.//107.
Setting Public He ~gs: Setting a public hearing n April 18 for the FY01
Annual Action Plan, th is a part of Iowa City's 2001- 006 Consolidated Plan
CONSTRUCTION :THE IOWA CITY POLICE 2ND FLO CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT, DIRECT, NG CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF S D HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON ILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Resoluti ns: RES. 00-120, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO IGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT TWEEN THE
STREET OWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-1 21, AUTHORIZING THE MAYO TO SIGN
CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-122, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
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
APRIL 3, 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, Wilburn. Absent: Vanderhoef. Staffmembers present: Dilkes, Karr.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 00-41, side 2.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn to executive
session to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature
disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental
body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a
session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when
the transaction discussed is completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Vanderhoef absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into
executive session 6:32 p.m.
Council returned to open session 6:38 p.m.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adjourn the special meeting
6:39 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef
absent.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marjan K. Karr, City Clerk
*revised 4/18/00
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
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, 101 2 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 2ND 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 Marira
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 aconflict of interest. The Mayor Pro
tem 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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April 4, 2000
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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
$360,000.00. 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 $171,804.75. 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 $730,000.00. 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 $57,636.00. 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 $1,098,758.10. 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, O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner. Absent: Vanderhoef.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by O'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.
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
APRIL 4, 2000
Iowa C'i..ty City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at th~ Center.
Mayor Lehman".p, residing. Council Members present: Champion, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab,'~',,\Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staf' present:
Atkins, Helling, Dilk,es, Karr, Franklin, Scott, Fosse, O'Mal Knoche, Morris,
Shera, Schmadeke. C~uncil minutes tape recorded on Tape F40, Both Sides; 00-
41, Side 1. ~\
The Mayor the Outstanding Student Ci' p Awards to Horace
Mann Elementary Shimon (. read by Torri Netz); Nesta
Hayward; John Sackett. ."merit read by Sam Ha~
The Mayor proclaime~ Vision Awarenes~ onth - April, Dr. Thomas
Weingeist, Professor and head the Department at the University of
Iowa accepted. Mayor Lehman a ged efforts of Dr. Weingeist and Jim
Larew to secure the exhibit by the Institute for display in Iowa City.
Moved by O'Donnell, Pfab, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Cal, 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 Cit
Minutes of Boards ssions: Historic Preservation Comm. -
January 31, January 1 Library Board of Trustees - February
14, February 25. Tele, omm. - February 28, March 6. PCRB
- March 14.
Receive PCR Public Reports ,,//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 - 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 f~ pity, 702 S. Gilbert St.//107.
S~ Public Hearings: Setting a public On April 18 for the
FY01 nnual Action Plan, that is a part of City's 2001-2006
Conso lated Plan (City Steps). RES. 00-119, Bk. 1 p. 119, SETTING A
PUBL, I HEARING for April 18, ON PLANS, ;ATIONS, FORM OF
CON~'RACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE COI~ )N OF THE
IOWA CITY POLICE 2ND FLOOR CONSTRUCTION .,v ECT, DIRECTING
CIfY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AN DIRECTING THE
Ci:I'Y ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLI INSPECTION.
,.,"" Resolutions, Bk. 123: RES. 00-120, p. 120, AUT ORIZING THE
;MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO AT ST TO A
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 430 NORTH VAN BUREN STREET, IOWA