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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 2, 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, Nasby, Fosse, Franklin, Karr, O'Malley. Council
minutes tape recorder on Tapes 00-54, Both Sides; 00-55, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed: A Day of Remembrance - May 7, Joe Wilson, Beth
Bennett, Linda Farrell accepted; Equal Pay Day - May 11, Mildred Lavin and Sandy *
Cunning accepted; School Board Recognition Week - May 14-20; Historic
Preservation Week - May 14-20, Michaelanne Widness accepted; Peace Officers'
Memorial Day - May 15; Bicycle Month - May, Steve Poggenpohl, President (BIC)
Bicyclists of Iowa City accepted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the regular meeting of April
18, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. - March 9.
Human Rights Comm. - February 22.
To the extent such 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."
Human Rights Comm. - March 28. Library Board of Trustees - March 23,
April 6. Telecommunications Comm. - March 27.
Approve the proposed contract with PATV to provide public access
services.
P&Z Comm. - April 20. PCRB - April 11
Approve a 45-day extension to July 5, 2000, to file its Public Report
on PCRB #99-08 because the Board is requesting further information
from the Police Department and wishes to interview the applicant.
Senior Center Comm. - March 21.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Class C Liquor License for College Street Billlard Club, 114 - 116 E. College
St.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of ~12,316,023.05
for the period of March 1 through March 31, 2000, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 00-146, Bk. 123, p. 146, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for May 16 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION QF THE
WEST SIDE TRUNK SEWER PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
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NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 00-147, Bk.
123, p. 147, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING for May 16 ON AMENDING THE
FY2000 OPERATING BUDGET. RES. 00-148, Bk. 123, p. 148, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 16, 2000 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 3 ENTITLED "FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES," CHAPTER 4
ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND
PENALITIES" OF THE CIT~( CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE THE RATES
FOR FEES AND CHARGES FOR POTABLE WATER USE AND SERVICE, AND
WASTEWATER TREATMENT.
Correspondence: JC Johnson regarding PATV. Jane Cranston
regarding dogs in Hickory Hill Park. Robert Kemp regarding fountain. James
Bell (Deadwood) regarding underage drinking. Jacqueline Brennan regarding
underage drinking. Adel and Amal AI Janf regarding underage drinking. Sauier
Bishara regarding underage drinking. Lynn and Timothy Skopec regarding
underage drinking. Richard Perkins regarding underage drinking. Mary
Khowassah regarding underage drinking. Sara McKinley regarding underage
drinking. Doris Abboud regarding underage drinking. Francis Abboud
regarding underage drinking. Jane Kurago regarding deer. Ron Vogel
regarding zoning regulations for school district. Guage Alexander regarding
Timothy Ducket. Bob Hilton regarding 917 Burlington. Acting Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding: Installation of NO PARKING CORNER TO
HERE sign on Wayne Avenue at the Intersection with Village Road;
Installation of NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign on Wayne Avenue at the
Intersection with First Avenue; Brigittine French regarding Deer Management
Commission. Florence and William Boos regarding Deer Management
Commission. Certificate of Sufficiency regarding First Avenue.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to remove from the Consent
Calendar and defer to May 16 Item No. 3f(18)(d) Memo from Director Parking &
Transit and Assistant Director of Planning regarding elimination of no parking 6 am
- 10 am restriction at Capitol Street Ramp. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn, Champion, Kanner. Nays: Lehman. Absent: None. In response to Kanner,
the City Manager reviewed the process for the public hearing on budget
amendments scheduled for May 16th. The following individuals appeared regarding
the parking prohibition on Dodge Street Ct.: Judy Nichols, 1311 Dodge St. Ct., and
Pat Edberg, 1380 Dodge St. Ct. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to remove
from the Consent Calendar and defer to May 16 Item No. 3f(18)(a) Memo from
Acting Traffic Engineering regarding modification to allow on-street parking to be
permitted on the north side of Dodge Street Court. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote on
the motion adopting the Consent Calendar as amended carried, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Gary Sanders, 1124, S. 7th Ave., read portions of a letter from James Bell
(Deadwood) accepted as part of the Consent Calendar, and thanked him for
stepping forward. Chuck Finnegan, L.L. Pelling, asked Council to pursue alternative
paving designs in City projects; City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. After
discussion, Council requested a memo outlining how specifications for projects are
determined and the cost of preparing alternative paving designs. Moved by
Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Council Member
Pfab on this matter. The Mayor. declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The following individuals appeared regarding involvement
and recruitment for positions on the Deer Management Committee: Florence Boos,
1427 Davenport St., and Leslie Hall, 1813 U Muscatine.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for May
16 on an ordinance approving a preliminary Planned Development Housing Overlay
(OPDH-5) Plan for Village Green South Part 6, an 8.69 acre, 35-1ot residential
subdivision with one outlot for property located at Wintergreen Drive, west of
South Jamie Lane. 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
May 16 on an ordinance to rezone approximately 2.01 acres located north of
Washington Street and east of Green Mountain Drive from Planned Development
Housing Overlay (OPDH-8) to Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5). 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 May
16 on an ordinance to rezone 54 acres from Public/Intensive Commercial (P/CI) to
Sensitive Areas Overlay - Public (OSA-P) and for approval of a preliminary Sensitive
Areas Development Plan for property located in the north part of the airport
property, west of Riverside Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an amendment to Zoning Chapter 14-6D-5G1
regarding the nonconforming provisions in the Neighborhood Conservation
Residential Zone (RNC-12). No one appeared.
A public hearing was held 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-acre, l O-lot, 63-unit residential development with one
outlot located south of Village Road and west of Scott Boulevard. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held 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 12-1ot, 3.33-acre residential
development located at Wintergreen Drive west of Scott Boulevard. No one
appeared.
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating, the northernmost
portion of North Jamie Lane, located west of Scott Boulevard. No on 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. Carolyn
Sahs Corson, 330 Lee St. appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance vacating an
undeveloped portion of WooIf Avenue from McLean Street south for a distance of
240 feet, 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 Champion, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 5, Building.and Housing, Article H, Site Plan Review, by adopting
Central Planning District Multi-Family Residential Design Standards 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, Article A, Zoning Title, Purpose and Scope, by
incorporating provisions to allow modifications to the required yard provisions of
the zoning chapter when in conflict with City Code Section 14-5H-5N, Central
Planning District Multi-Family Residential Design Standards, be given first vote for
consideration. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title
14, Chapter 6, Zoning, Article O, Sign Regulations, to allow banner signs in certain
commercial zones under some conditions, 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 Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
the zoning chapter by changing the use regulations of RM-12 zoned property
located south of Burlington Street along the 300-600 blocks of Governor Street and
a portion of the 800-900 blocks of Bowery Street from RM-12, Low Density Multi-
family residential, to RS-8, Medium Density Single-family residential be given first
vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 0/7, all Council
Members present. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by
Champion, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance changing the zoning
designation from Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12) to Neighborhood
Conservation Residential (RNC-12), be 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, 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 O'Donnell, to accept correspondence
from: Anna Gay; James Herd; Deb Quade; Pat Lohman; Klaus Bielefeldt; Thomas
Baldridge, President Friends of Historic Preservation; David Rust & Joy Smith;
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Michael Blake; Doris Malkmus; Jim Giglierano. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the 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, be given first vote for consideration. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Anna Gay;
James Herd; Deb Quade; Pat Lohman; Klaus Bielefeldt; Thomas Baldridge, President
Friends of Historic Preservation; David Rust & Joy Smith; Michael Blake; Doris
Malkmus; Jim Giglierano. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance changing
the zoning designation from 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 second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Wilburn, 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, be given second vote for consideration. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Wilburn, Champion, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, Zoning, to allow overnight boarding of animals within small
animal clinics in the Commercial Office (CO-1) Zone, be given second 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 Pfab, to adopt ORD. 00-3923, Bk. 43, p.
11, CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF A 0.82 ACRE
TRACT ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF BENTON STREET FROM MEDIUM DENSITY,
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RM-12) (Oaknoll). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman
abstaining. The Mayor Pro tern declared the ordinance adopted.
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Lehman returned.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to defer to May 16, 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, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to defer to defer to May 16,
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.
A public hearing was held on a resolution declaring the City's intent to
proceed with and authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the Captain Irish
Parkway Extension and the First Avenue extension water main installation. The
Mayor noted that the First Avenue grading project had been removed due to the
Certificate of Sufficiency issued by the City Clerk on the citizens initiative petition
to delete the project. Individual Council Members expressed their views. City Engr.
Fosse present for discussion.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-149, Bk.
123, p. 149, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISTIQN OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE CAPTAIN IRISH
PARKWAY EXTENSION AND FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION WATER MAIN
INSTALLATION. Brandon Ross appeared. 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 declaring the City's intent to
proceed with and authorizing the acquisition of property rights for the First Avenue
Water Main Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-150, Bk.
123, p. 150, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISTION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE FIRST AVENUE
WATER MAIN PROJECT. 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. 00-151, Bk.
123, p. 151, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA CITY LANDFILL SITE PAVING PROJECT to Metro Pavers, Inc. for
$204,015.85. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef. Nays: Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-152, Bk. 123, p.
152, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY01 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART OF
IOWA CITY'S 2001-2006 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL
NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE
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AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN. The
following individuals appeared: Bill Myers, Successful Living, and Jane Moraski,
HCDC Chairperson. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to accept
correspondence from: Carol Spaziani; Valerie Kemp; Steve and Barbara
VanderWoude. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-153, Bk.
123, p. 153, 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 HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD
IMPROVEMENTS - ABBEY LANE TO HIGHWAY 1 PROJECT. 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 O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-154, Bk.
123, p. 154, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT
NO. 2000-16-088 FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
STPN-6-7(56)-2J-52. 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-155, Bk.
123, p. 155, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
TO ACT ON THE CITY'S BEHALF IN SECURING PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 98-168.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Q'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-156, Bk. 123, p.
156, INTENT TO CONVEY A VACATED PORTION OF NORTH JAMIE LANE,
CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 4,229 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST TERMINUS OF NORTH JAMIE LANE IN VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH
PART 3A, TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER AND DEVELOPER GLASGOW-
WILLIAMS REAL ESTATE, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID
CONVEYANCE FOR MAY 16, 2000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-157, Bk. 123, p.
157, INTENT TO CONVEY OUTLOT B, VILLAGE GREEN PART 14, CONSISTING OF
APPROXIMATELY .35 ACRES LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY QF
VILLAGE ROAD, TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER AND DEVELOPER VILLAGE
PARTNERS, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR MAY
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16, 2000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-158, Bk. 123, p.
158, INTENT TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH SUPER VALU AND
TO DISPOSE OF PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID AGREEMENT FOR MAY 16, 2000. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-159, Bk.
123, p. 159, EXPRESSING A PREFERENCE FOR USE OF THE TERM "PEOPLE OF
COLOR" RATHER THAN "MINORITIES." Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-160, Bk. 123, p.
160, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND PUBLIC ACCESS
TELEVISION, INC. FOR FUNDING, OPERATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF LOCAL
PUBLIC ACCESS FUNCTION. Asst. City Mgr. Helling 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 Wilburn, to grant a 45~day extension to the
Police Citizens Review Board for the filing of the report with the City Council on
Complaint #99-08. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Historic Preservation Comm. - one
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending May 29, 2002. This appointment will be
made June 13.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: P&Z Cornre. - 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. Appointments will be
made May 16. Housing and Community Development Comm. - one vacancy to fill
an unexpired term ending September 1, 2001. Appointment will be made June 13.
The Mayor noted the vacancy on the Riverfront and Natural Areas Comm. for
an unexpired term ending December 31, 2001, will be deferred indefinitely pending
recommendation from the Commission.
Council Member Pfab reported on the crowded conditions at the Emergency
Housing Project and asked the matter be scheduled for an upcoming work session.
Council Member Champion noted a dangerous situation at the corner of
Burlington/Governor due to parked cars on Governor St. blocking visibility, City
Mgr. will follow up; questioned when the fountain would be turned on downtown,
City Mgr. reported repairs should be completed by May 14; inquired if Iowa City
had planned a city wide clean up day similar to Cedar Rapids, City Mgr. reported
that Iowa City provide service to have items picked up anytime, a moratorium is
granted when students leave, and noted abuse of the event in the past.
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Council Member Pfab asked for a copy of all computer controlled
intersections in the City.
Council Member O'Donnell noted the backup of traffic at Church/Dubuque
turning left onto Church and questioned installation of a turn lane, City Mgr.
reported it would be costly and sufficient space was not available; acknowledged
the successful Hospice road Race and KCJJ fundraiser for the Crisis Center; noted
the departure of Crisis Center Director Ellen McCabe and Asst. City Atty. Dennis
Mitchell; reminded citizens of the'Crisis Center breakfast on May 7.
Council Member Vanderhoef requested a letter be sent to the National Black
Caucus of Local Elected Officials along with the recently adopted resolution
concerning use of the term "people of color".
Council Member Wilburn noted the Children's Miracle Network and Ronald
McDonald House Walk/Run on Saturday, May 6; Rape Victim Advocacy Program
fundraiser Divas and Desserts fundraiser, May 10; and requested an update on
smoking regulation enforcement, the City Mgr. reported that local enforcement is
not funded by federal monies and therefore not impacted by the recent Supreme
Court ruling.
Council Member Kanner said the Johnson County for Tobacco Free Youth
has been talking about asking maximum fines be charged to the establishment and
the minor and requested the matter be scheduled at an upcoming work session;
noted the celebration planned for Older Americans Month at the Senior Center and
the recognition of Betty McKray planned for May 17; reported on the two options
being presented by the Iowa Utility Board for dealing with the issue of running out
of telephone lines for the 319 area code, and urged citizens to contact the Iowa
Utility Board with their opinions.
Mayor Lehman noted the recent rezoning of the Governor and Lucas
neighborhood and asked staff to identify other areas prior to the problem surfacing,
the City Mgr. stated the matter would be scheduled for an upcoming work session;
announced the Airport terminal open house on May 11; open house for the
concession stand at the soccer field on May 13; Riverside Theater dedication
planned for June 1 at City Park.
Council Member Pfab questioned the enforcement of the present ordinance
regarding unleashed dogs in Hickory Hill Park and questioned fines and the
enforcement utilizing pictures. The Mayor noted a recommendation is forthcoming
from the Parks & Recreation Commission.
The City Manager noted the departure of Jim Brachtel, a 25 year City employee,
and announced City of Iowa City Solid Waste Division employee Ernest Dennis had
been awarded the Driver of the Year Award for 2000 by the Environmental Industry
Association in the Public Sector Category.
City Atty. Dilkes stated Asst. City Atty. Dennis Mitchell will be joining the
Meardon Law firm and will be missed.
City Clerk Karr reported that the State of Iowa leads the nation in response
rate for Census 2000, and enumerators are conducting their personal follow ups for
non responders starting this week.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 9:30 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
M n K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/18/00
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Ceriter.
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 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 l-May 7, Steve Hirst, Vice Chair of Crisis
Center Board accepted; Census 2000, Marian K. Karr accepted.
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 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, ISSUE
CIGARETTE PERMITS. RES. 00-135, 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. 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 Iowa Avenue; designation of
"No Parking" at the intersection of Washington and Johnson Streets. Polly
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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.
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 Older 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 and seconded 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. Kristen Gast, 210 Davenport St.,
presented a resolution recommending that the University of Iowa immediately
withdraw from the Fair Labor Association (FLA). Moved and seconded to accept the
draft resolution. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 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 and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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-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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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Moved and seconded 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.
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. The following
individuals appeared: Michael Gunn, Apartment Infill Committee Rep., 1011
Sheridan Ave.; and Holly Berkowitz, 61 2 Granada.
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.
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.
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, 361 2 Timberline
DR. NE (CR), commercial real estate appraiser; Klaus Belefeldt, 922 Bowery;
Lorraine Huneke-Bowans, 510 S. Governor; (Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Lorraine Huneke-Bowans. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.); 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
and seconded 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
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Collins; Kathryn Collins; Mary Ann Dennis and Charles Eastham from Greater Iowa
Housing Fellowship; Janice Dostal. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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 and seconded to accept
correspondence from Lorraine Huneke-Bowans. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.); 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
and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
Zoning, to allow wide-base freestanding signs in some commercial zones under
certain conditions, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
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Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance changing the zoning designation
from Planned High Density Multi-Family Residential (PRM) to Sensitive Areas
Overlay (OSAoPRM) for .48 acres located at the northwest corner of Prentiss and
Linn Streets, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the 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, be
given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
Zoning, to allow overnight boarding of animals within small animal clinics in the
Commercial Office (C0~1) Zone, be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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 second vote for
consideration. The Mayor Pro tern declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-136, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT
OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART FIFTEEN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-137, APPROVING THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WOODLAND RIDGE SUBDIVISION,
PART THREE, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
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. Moved and seconded to accept
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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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-138, 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
KOUNTRY LANE, SE AND TO DISPOSE OF SAID PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE
THEREWITH.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-139, APPROVING 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-140, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-141, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-142, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-143, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-144, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 TO THE
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AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 11, 1997, BETWEEN MMS CONSULTANTS, INC.
AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE
SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL STORMWATER PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-145, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE WATER DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND
THE AFSCME PAY PLAN.
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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 12:05 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of
the City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
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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 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, Marjan 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 Cornre. - 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 10, 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 Older 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 ~/2 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 O'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, 10-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 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.
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Washington; Arty. 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.; Pare Erherdt, 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 Burr, 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
Tenringer; 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 (I-
1), Heavy Industrial (I-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 tem 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 McCallurn, 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 KOUNTRY 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, APPROVING 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 rol) 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 TO 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 Cornre. - 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
Cornre. - two vacancies to fill five-year terms ending May 1, 2005; Animal Control
Advisory Bd. o 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
Cornre. 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 2'u 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 22"d.
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.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk