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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 4, 2005
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr
Franklin. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-62, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed Fire Prevention Week October 9-15, 2005, Firefighter Marc
Reyhons accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Roosevelt
Elementary students: Clare Goerdt, Charles Rogers, Abby Sparks.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended and to delete for separate consideration 4e(1), resolution setting a public hearing
amending a purchase agreement between the City of Iowa City and Wal-Mart:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: September 19, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; September
19, Special Council Work Session; September 20, Regular Council Formal Official and
Complete.
Receive and file Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Parks and
Recreation Commission - August 25, 2005; Planning and Zoning Commission -
September 1, 2005; Housing and Community Development Commission - June 30,
2005; Public Library - August 25, 2005; Telecommunications Commission - July 25,
2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for Dawit's Restaurant, Inc., dba Dawit's Restaurant, 100 S.
Linn St. Renewal: Class C Beer Permit for Nordstrom Oil Company dba Sunset
HandiMart, 1410 Willow Creek Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum &
Go #51,323 E Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go
52, 25 W. Burlington St.; Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go LC, dba Kum & Go #53,
955 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Beer Permit for Shiv Mini Mart, Inc., dba Mini Mart,
731 S Riverside Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Hilltop Tavern, Ltd., dba Hilltop
Lounge, 1100 N. Dodge St.; Class C Liquor License for Diamond Daves Taco Co.
Leasing Corp., dba Diamond Daves Taco Co., 1604 Sycamore St. #330; Class C
Liquor License for Micky's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St.;
Class C Liquor License for Givanni's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Givanni's, 109 E. College
St.; Class C Liquor License for Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Joseph's Steakhouse,
212 S. Clinton St.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $8,673,566.06 for the period
of August I through August 31,2005, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
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Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 05-318, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
OCTOBER 18, 2005 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARKING FIBER
INTERCONNECT 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. 05-319, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE 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 62 REGAL LANE, IOWA
CITY; IOWA; RES. 05-320, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1756 DOVER STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
05-321, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING THREE MORTGAGES FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 428 5TM AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-322,
APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE FOR "META HOME" AT
OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER LOCATED AT 201 S. CLINTON STREET; RES. 05-
323, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE AND AWNING FOR
"STUFF BOUTIQUE" AT OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER LOCATED AT 201 S.
CLINTON STREET.
Correspondence: Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
installing HANDICAP RESERVED PARKING sign in front of parking space L328S in
the 300 block of S. Linn Street - Remove meter for parking space L330S and stripe
space L330S as handicap loading area; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding
removal of two parking meters in the 200 block of N. Clinton Street; John Neff
regarding new traffic lights at Cameron Way and Mormon Trek; Megan Carpenter
regarding Relocation Information [Staff response included]; Tina Pacha regarding
Myrtle Ave. and Riverside Drive intersection; Vicki West regarding Alcohol; Bretta
Miller regarding Lodge Living Newsletter; Jerri LoTempio regarding Open Burning;
Michael Karr, Tom Corcoran regarding Rezoning; Maria A. Duarte regarding Historic
Preservation Commission appeal; Sylvia Venuto, G. Rodney Alberhasky regarding
Downtown business concerns; Lauren C. Oliver-Hauser regarding Media Question;
David Bendernagel, Maggie Booth, Jeremy Chen, Lydia Diemer, Josh Doster, Nadija
Mustapic, Neva Sills regarding Old Bus Depot.
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 adopt RES. 05-324, INTENT TO
AMEND A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WAL~
MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST FOR APPROXIMATELY 21.76 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LYING WITHIN LOTS 10 THROUGH 17 OF NORTH AIRPORT
DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION AND LOTS 2, THROUGH 4 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT
DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION - PART TWO, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
OCTOBER 18, 2005. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted 5/2, with the following
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division of roll call vote: Ayes: Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays:
Champion, Bailey.
Senior Center Commission Chair Jay Honohan updated Council on activities at the
Center. The following individuals appeared regarding the November municipal power
election: Henry Madden, 428 S. Summit; Rebecca Neades, Coalition to Preserve Safe &
Reliant Energy; and Terry Smith, 2220 Balsam Court. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by
Wilburn, to' accept correspondence submitted by Terry Smith from MidAmerican President
Todd Raba to Latham and Associates regarding a 2003 feasibility study. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Gordon Zumwalt, 1010
Scott Park Dr., appeared regarding installation of bus stop near Regency Heights Senior
Apartments.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for October 18 on an
ordinance rezoning property from Central Business Service (CB-2) Zone to Central Business
Support (CB-5) Zone, Mixed Use (MU) Zone, High Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-44)
Zone, and Public (P) Zone for the areas currently zoned CB-2 located south of Jefferson
Street and east of Gilbert Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for October 18 on
an ordinance rezoning property from Central Business Service (CB-2) Zone to Central
Business Support (CB-5) Zone, Neighborhood Commercial (CN-1) Zone and Mixed Use (MU)
Zone for the areas currently zoned CB-2 located south of Davenport Street and north of
Jefferson Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a motion setting a public hearing
for October 18 on an ordinance rezoning property from Central Business Service (CB-2)
Zone to Central Business Support (CB-5) Zone and Planned High Density Multi-Family
Residential (PRM) Zone for the areas currently zoned CB-2 located south of Burlington Street
and west of Linn Street. 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 October 18
on an ordinance rezoning property from Residential Factory Built Housing (RFBH) to Planned
Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-12) for all properties currently zoned RFBH, including
Saddlebrook, Bon-Aire, Hilltop, Baculis, Forrest View, Thatcher Mobile Home Parks and
property located at 1705 Prairie Du Chien Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for October 18 on an
ordinance rezoning property from Medium Density Single-Family (RS-8) to Planned
Development Housing Overlay - Medium Density Single-Family (OPDH-8) for lots located on
Longfellow Place within the Longfellow Manor Subdivision. 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 October 18
on an ordinance rezoning property from Medium Density Single-Family (RS-8) to High
Density Single-Family (RS-12) for lots located on Dodge Street Court within the Jacob
Ricord's Subdivision. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for October 18
on an ordinance a rezoning property from Medium Density Single-Family (RS-8) to High
Density Single-Family (RS-12) for lots located on Catskill Court within the East Hill
Subdivision. 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 October 18 on
an ordinance rezoning property from Medium Density Single-Family (RS-8) to High Density
Single-Family (RS-12) for lots located south and east of Whispering Meadows Drive within
the Whispering Meadows Subdivision. 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 October 18 on
an ordinance approving the vacation of portions of Madison Street, south of Prentiss Street,
and Des Moines Street (University of Iowa). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the voluntary annexation of
approximately 51.9 acres located on American Legion Road (formerly Fairview Golf Course).
PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved by Elliott, seconded by O'Donnell to
continue public hearing to October 18. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to accept
correspondence from John Boardman. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to defer to October 18 a resolution
approving the voluntary annexation of approximately 51.9 acres located on American Legion
Road (formerly Fairview Golf Course). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 51.9
acres from Johnson County Residential (R) to Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5)
subject to conditions, for the property located on American Legion Road. Moved by
Champion, seconded by Elliott to continue public hearing to October 18. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to defer to October 18th an ordinance
rezoning approximately 51.9 acres from Johnson County Residential (R) to Low Density
Single-Family Residential (RS-5) subject to conditions, for the property located on American
Legion Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to defer to October 18 a resolution approving
the final plat of Cardinal Ridge - Part One, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 05-4182, AMENDING TITLE 3, ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION
AND FEES" CHAPTER 4, ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS,
FINE AND PENALTIES," SECTION 9, ENTITLED "VIOLATION OF VARIOUS CODE
SECTIONS," TO MAKE THE FINE FOR LITTERING THE SAME AS THE FINE UNDER THE
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STATE CODE, be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-325, AUTHORIZING
THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS IN THE ALLEY BETWEEN 7TM AVENUE AND
BRADLEY STREET. Joyce Myer, 1711 Muscatine Ave., appeared. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 05-326, APPROVING THE
THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND PENINSULA DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY, L.L.C. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-327, DESIGNATING
143.52 ACRES OF THE PENINSULA PROPERTY AS PUBLIC PARKLAND. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution ~
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-328, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 98-87 AND APPROVING A REVISED LONG-TERM DEER
MANAGEMENT PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declaredthe resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Adjustment, Board of to fill a
five-year term January 1,2006 - January 1,2011; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an
unexpired term ending December 31,2006; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term
January 1,2006 - December 31,2011; Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board to
fill a three-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,2008; Appeals, Board of for a Licensed
Electrician to fill a five-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,2010; Human Rights
Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1,2006 - January 1,2009;
Parks and Recreation Commission for three vacancies, two (2) to fill four-year terms January
1, 2006- January 1,2010 and one (1)to fill an unexpired term ending January 1,2007.
Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1,2006 -
January 1,2009; Senior Center Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms
January 1,2006 - December 31,2008. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, October 26, 2005. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six
publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
Council Member Elliott noted activities and encounters in the downtown area and how
lucky we are to live here; self proclaimed October as St. Louis Cardinal Baseball Month" and
proudly wore a cardinal cap.
Council Member Champion reminded Council of remarks earlier in the evening from
Gordon Zumwalt and try to make bus services meet the needs of our senior citizens. The
City Manager stated Council would be receiving route information as part of the budget
review. Council Member Vanderhoef and O'Donnell questioned whether Mr. Zumwalt had
explored using para transit transportation rather than city buses.
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Council Member O'Donnell reminded citizens of the public hearing October 5 on the
proposed Development Code.
Council Member Vanderhoef asked Council and citizens to mark their calendars for an
Iowa League of Cities five-county region forum on property tax at the Iowa City Public Library
on November 9; and thanked everyone who helped her host the National League of Cities
Transportation, Infrastructure and Services (TIS) Committee meeting in Iowa City September
22-24.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn noted the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics United Way
in-house campaign scheduled for October 10, and thanked UIHC Director Donna Katen-
Bahensky for her leadership.
Mayor Lehman reiterated the public hearing on the proposed Development Code set
for October 5; questioned progress made in enforcing no bicycles on the downtown
sidewalks. City Manager Atkins encouraged assistance from Student Government in an
education process; and reported on the Human Rights breakfast held September 28 and
noted special recognition to retiring Human Rights Director Heather Shank.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 7:50 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Coj~cil Members present.
'~rn~s~ W. Lel~ma~l~or
Mar-Tan K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/19/05
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its
disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 6:37 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City ~l,¢rk , ~
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/20/05
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Counci Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. None.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: September 6, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; September 6,
Special Council Work Session; September 6, Regular Council Formal Official and
Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Public Art
Advisory Committee - July 7, 2005; Parks and Recreation Commission - July 13,
2005; Airport Commission - August 11,2005; Planning and Zoning Commission -
August 18, 2005; Police Citizens Review Board - August 16, 2005; Board of
Adjustment- August 10, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Brown Bottle, 115 E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor
License for~Mclnnerney's, 161 Hwy 1 West; Outdoor Service Area for Mclnnerney's,
161 Hwy 1 West; Class C Beer Permit for On the Go Convenience Stores, Inc., 2315
Muscatine Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop Corp, 2221 Rochester
Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee Gas #1,260 Stevens Dr.; Class C Beer Permit
for North Dodge Express, 2790 N. Dodge St.; Special Class C Liquor License for
Baldy's Wraps, 18 S. Clinton St.
Resolutions: RES. 05-309, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION
WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FUNDING FROM
THE IOWA CLEAN AIR ATTAINMENT PROGRAM (ICAAP) FOR THE FIRST
AVENUE/IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT. RES.
05-310, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WATERWORKS PRAIRIE PARK
BUTLER HOUSE/AMPHITHEATER TRAILS PROJECT. RES. 05-311,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
IOWA STATE BANK AND TRUST CO., IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED ~,T 1029 BOWERY STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 05-312,
APPROVING THE DESIGN OF EXTERIOR DOORS FOR "STUFF BOUTIQUE" AN~
A NEW MALL EXITING DOOR AT OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER LOCATED AT 201
S. CLINTON STREET.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding installation of
LANE CONTROL sign designating existing left lane a LEFT TURN ONLY lane on
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Rohret Road at the intersection of Mormon Trek Blvd.; JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding removal of two parking meters in the 300 block of S. Dubuque
Street; Installation of NO PARKING 2 AM to 6 AM TOW AWAY ZONE LOADING
ZONE 15 MINUTE LIMIT 7 AM-6PM signs; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding ir~stallation of NO PARKING 2AM-6AM TOW AWAY ZONE signs on the '.
west side of the 300 block of South Dubuque Street; Acting JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding installing NO PARKING ALLEY TO HERE sign on the
north side of Court Street, opposite Oakland Avenue; JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding proposed traffic calming for the alley between Bradley Street and 7th
Avenue parallel to Muscatine Avenue; James Pobst regarding Crosswalk on Benton
Street [Staff response included]; Paul Clark Behrend regarding Innovative Lighting-
hybrid solar luminaire for gov't and city buildings; Proposed Development Code - E-
mail from Cheryl Nelson, form letters received from following individuals - Anna Buss,
Katherine Roche, Mary Davin (2), Alan Swanson, Walter Kopsa, Jon Proud, Rhonda
Stewart (2), Terry Vargason, Shane Brandt, Bill Rose (2), Glenn Gerard, Mark
McCallum, Mary Hadenfeldt, Dan Williams, Justin Knowles (2), Cary Havel, Todd
Case, Art Floss, Jeff Koenig, Thomas Martin, Carrie Faudel, Karyl Bohnsack,
Bruce Kour, Stephanie Davis, Marianne Schlabach, Ed Rupp, Denise Rupp, Bob
Lackman, William Wageman, Tim Gordon, Lloyd Haack, Holly Sargent, Don Crum,
Lavon Rutt! John Balmer, Kevin Hochstedler, Ryan Swartzendruber, Neal Anderson,
David Wright, Scott Utzinger, Kristine Trupp, Ben Nicholson, Daniel Lammers, Katie~'
Lammers, Ray Wagehoft, Steve McCann, Joyce McCann, Jessica St. John, Melissa
McLaughlin, Sarah Swartzendruber, John Moreland, Jr., Julia Hahn, Shannon Hunger,
Neal Hunger, Susan Kruse, Jeff Colesky, D. Garner, Nick Fischer, John Marshall, Clay
Claussen, Dick Brown, Bill Steinbrech, Mike Vermace, Cindy Belland, LeAnn Tyson,
Joyce Vermace, Rebecca Martel, Cindy Miller Chandlee, Craig Foerstner, Thomas
Fennell, Jeff Tackaberry, Gregg Metzger, Keith Wilson, Antoinette Rubin, Gloria
Schropp, Kelley Myers, William Wittig, Molly Reeves, Kathy Fawther, Ken O'Donnell,
Daniel Berry, Joel Baker, Amy Owen, Glenn Patton, Gerry Ambrose, Jerry Eyman,
Lisa Lynes, George Klein, Irene Leaton, Jennifer Pratt, Cindy Brooks, Teresa Horton,
Molly Wells, Polly Riggen, Mark Johnson, Michael Jensen, Casey Boyd, Cassie
Barkalow, Thomas Miller, Deanna Miller, Glenn Gerard, Ed Humpbly, Rex Brandstatter
(2), Charles Miller, Alissa Martin, Rita Gates, Ainsley Hogan, Barb Roberts, Polly
Riggan, Lou Hogan, LouAnn Lathrop, Mike Roberts, Christine Campbell, Tonya Leik,
Donna Petersen, Linda Stoolman, Vonda Ruess, Timothy O'Conner (2), Thomas Kout,
Sally Kline, Amanda Crosby, Rick Knipper, John Sharkey, Todd Welk, Sanda Lonas,
Jerome Howe, Marydee Chamberlain, Sandra Ratzlaff, David Mattingly, Mary Jo Streb
(2), Kim Ryan (2), Shelia Meyer, Jackie Jedlicka, Kelli Holub, Karen Mitchell, Jill
Armstrong, Natasha Wendt, Ron Mochler, Wendell Miller, Chris Eden, Robin Sueppel,
Shane Brandt, Kay Braverman, Verne Folkmann, Ernie Galer, Karol Miller, Joni
Eubank, Julie Mohr, Richard McKeen, Kimberly Ryan, Bob Sangster, Jason
Peterson, Mike Jensen, Kenneth Hagen, Eric Casebolt, Tracey Snyder, Michele
Brandstetter, Charles Bogh, John Bobst, Nancy Cassady, Ted Jacobsen, Cassie
Barkalow, Alissa Martin, Deann Miller, Thomas Miller, Casey Boyd, Stephanie
Ecnhuis, Shelly Hull, Michelle Runciman, Barbara Kennedy, Rita Shannahan,
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Emmett Shannahan, Gary Slaughter, Dick Davin, Rod McCrea, Richard Glenapp,
Charles Miller, Tracy Reiten, Mike Hanson, Tom Johnson, Danny Poock, Russel
Keeler, Steve Murphy, Shelly Alberts, Charles Funk, Sam Rumpf, Fran Christianson,
Joe Wegman, six letters from individuals with illegible signatures; Carol Bender
regarding Construction on Dubuque Street; Irvin Pfab regarding Counseling, housing
programs can save lives and money The Arizona Republic; Dave Collins regarding
Wal-Mart-Two sides to every story; Jeff Edberg regarding Open house event invitation
for the Peninsula neighborhood; Jean Villarreal regarding Hurricane evacuees; Scot
West regarding Dorothy sculpture on Ped Mall; Peter Lagios regarding PATV; Daniel
Benton regarding Public nuisance - Fraternity house at NE corner of Ronald and
Dubuque Street; Sarah Traeger regarding Hurricane Katrina Fundraiser.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Keith Ruff, 601 S. Gilbert St., thanked Council for their support of the ADA celebration.
Joseph Brisben, 726 Clark St., urged citizens to vote in favor of public power.
Moved and..seconded to set a public hearing for October 5 on an ordinance amending
Title 14 entitled "Unified Development Code," by: repealing Chapters 4, 6 and 9 and
replacing them with the new Title 14 Zoning Code, amending portions of Chapters 1 and 5,
renumbering Chapters 1,2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 11, and repealing Chapter 12. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for October 4 on a resolution approving
the annexation of approximately 51.9 acres located on American Legion Road. The Mayor
declared the motion carried'.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing October 4 on an ordinance conditionally
rezoning approximately 51.9 acres from County Residential (R) to Low Density Single-Family
residential (RS-5) for property located on American Legion Road. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 05-4180, CONDITIONALLY REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 92 ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS)
ZONE TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY - SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (OSA-5)
ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF KENNEDY PARKWAY AND EAST OF CAMP
CARDINAL ROAD (REZ03-00019), be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-313, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF CARDINAL RIDGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 05-4181, CONDITIONALLY REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 2.19 ACRES FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (C1-1) ZONE AND
MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) ZONE TO COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN NORTH DODGE
STREET AND DODGE STREET COURT, EAST OF CONKLIN LANE (REZ05-00003), be
passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "City Finances,
Taxation and Fees" Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fine and
Penalties," Section 9, entitled "Violation of Various Code Sections," to make the fine for
littering the same as the fine under the State Code, be given first vote. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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Emmett Shannahan, Gary Slaughter, Dick Davin, Rod McCrea, Richard Glenapp,
Charles Miller, Tracy~Reiten, Mike Hanson, Tom Johnson, Danny Poock, Russel
Keeler, Steve Murphy,~Shelly Alberts, Charles Funk, Sam Rumpf, Fran Christianson,
Joe Wegman, six letters~om individuals with illegible signatures; Carol Bender
regarding Construction on~,.ubuque Street; Irvin Pfab regarding ~;r~unseling, housing
programs can save lives an~-noney The Arizona Republic; Da/Ce Collins regarding
Wal-Mart-Two sides to every's,.tqry; Jeff Edberg regarding Ope/~ house event invitation
for the Peninsula neighborhoo~l~an Villarreal regarding H~ricane evacuees; Scot.
West regarding Dorothy sculptur'e~n Ped Mall; Peter Lagi,e's regarding PATV; Daniel
Benton regarding Public nuisance ~-?~r~ternity house at NE' corner of Ronald and
Dubuque Street; Sarah Traeger reg~d,'r~ Hurricane K¢ina Fundr_aiser.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Keith Ruff, 601 S. Gilbert St., thankedC'~,u/q, cil for the, it support of the ADA celebration.
Joseph Brisben, 726 Clark St., urged citizen,' to~(ol;e in favor of pubic power.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearir~for O~ober '
5 on an ordinance amending
Title 14 entitled "Unified Development Code," by:r~g Chapters 4, 6 and 9 and
replacing them with the new Title 14 Zoning Code, a~ ~ding portions of Chapters 1 and 5,
renumbering Chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 11, an pealing Chapter 12. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearir 4 on a resolution approving
the annexation of approximately 51.9 acres ~d on Am~ ican Legion Road. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public October ~n an ordinance conditionally
rezoning approximately 51.9 acres from Residential Low Density Single-Fami!y
residential (RS-5) for property located on ;rican Legion Roa¢ The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that 80, CONDITI£ )NING
APPROXIMATELY 92 ACRES FRO DEVELOPMENT R iIDENTIAL (ID-RS)
ZONE TO LOW DENSITY SINGLI _Y - SENSITIVE ARE (OSA-5)
ZONE FOR PROPERTY WEST OF KENNEDY ,ND EAST OF CAMP
CARDINAL ROAD ( be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded adopt RES. 05-313, APPROVING THE INARY PLAT
OF CARDINAL RIDGE, CITY, IOWA.
Moved and second~ that ORD. 05-4181, CONDITIONALLY
APPROXIMATELY 2.19 FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (C1-1) )NE AND
MEDIUM DENSITY SIr iLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) ZONE TO UNITY
COMMERCIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN DODGE
STREET AND ~E STREET COURT, EAST OF CONKLIN LANE ( 003), be
passed and ado
Moved ;conded that the ordinance amending Title 3, entitled ~nces,
Taxation and Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Fine and
Penalties," 9, entitled "Violation of Various Code Sections," to make the fine for
littering th as the fine under the State Code, be given first vote. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-314, APPROVING THE CALL TO ARTISTS
FOR TWO PUBLIC ART PROJECTS; ONE EACH IN THE KICKER'S SOCCER PARK AND
THE SYCAMORE:GREENWAY TRAIL.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-315, REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED ON
SEPTEMBER 8, 2005 FOR THE JC DogPAC DOG PARK PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-316, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A PRICING AMENDMENT TO THE LISTING
AGREEMENT WITH IOWA REALTY COMMERCIAL TO SELL AND/OR LEASE PROPERTY
IN THE AVIATION COMMERCE PARK.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-317, APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF
PENDING CLAIM.
The Mayor noted the vacancy on the Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an
unexpired term ending December 31,2006, will be readvertised. [Staff will not publish
additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies
with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be
incurred.]
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Board of Adjustment, to fill a five-year term
January 1,2006 -.January 1,2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January
1, 2006 - December 31,2011; Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board to fill a
three-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,2008; Board of Appeals, for a Licensed
Electrician to fill a five-year term January 1,2006 - December 31, 2010. Human Rights
Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1,2006 - January 1,2009;
Parks and Recreation Commission for three vacancies, two (2) to fill four-year terms January
1,2006 - January 1,2010 and one (1) to fill an unexpired term ending January 1,2007;
[Correspondence included in Council packet]; Public Art Advisory Committee for two
vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1,2006 - January 1,2009; Senior Center
Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2006 - December 31,2008.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2005.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 7:30 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk . ,
Submitteid for publication - 9/27/05.
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
SEPTEMBER 19, 2005
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Dilkes, Karr.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-52, Side 1.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation
is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the
position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and
adjourned into executive session 6:30 p.m.p.m.
Council returned to open session 6:36 p.m.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn the special meeting 6:37 p.m.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 20, 2005
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Franklin, Karr.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-52, Side 2.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: September 6, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; September 6,
Special Council Work Session; September 6, Regular Council Formal Official and
Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Public Art
Advisory Committee - July 7, 2005; Parks and Recreation Commission - July 13,
2005; Airport Commission - August 11,2005; Planning and Zoning Commission -
August 18, 2005; Police Citizens Review Board - August 16, 2005; Board of
Adjustment- August 10, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for I.C.B.B., Ltd., dba Brown Bottle, 115 E. Washington St.;
Class C Liquor License for Krore, Inc., dba Mclnnerney's, 161 Hwy 1 West; Outdoor
Service Area for Krore, Inc., dba Mclnnerney's, 161 Hwy 1 West; Class C Beer Permit
for On the Go Convenience Stores, Inc., dba On the Go Convenience Stores, Inc.,
2315 Muscatine Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop Corp., dba Dan's
Short Stop Corp, 2221 Rochester Ave.; Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-
Vee Gas #1,260 Stevens Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba North
Dodge Express, 2790 N. Dodge St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Tropical Chill,
Inc., dba Baldy's Wraps, 18 S. Clinton St.
Resolutions: RES. 05-309, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION
WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FUNDING FROM
THE IOWA CLEAN AIR ATTAINMENT PROGRAM (ICAAP) FOR THE FIRST
AVENUE/IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT. RES.
05-310, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WATERWORKS PRAIRIE PARK
BUTLER HOUSE/AMPHITHEATER TRAILS PROJECT. RES. 05-311,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
IOWA STATE BANK AND TRUST CO., IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1029 BOWERY STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 05-312,
APPROVING THE DESIGN OF EXTERIOR DOORS FOR "STUFF BOUTIQUE" AND
A NEW MALL EXITING DOOR AT OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER LOCATED AT 201
S. CLINTON STREET.
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Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding installation of
LANE CONTROL sign designating existing left lane a LEFT TURN ONLY lane on
Rohret Road at the intersection of Mormon Trek Blvd.; JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding removal of two parking meters in the 300 block of S. Dubuque
Street; Installation of NO PARKING 2 AM to 6 AM TOW AWAY ZONE LOADING
ZONE 15 MINUTE LIMIT 7 AM-6PM signs; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
regarding installation of NO PARKING 2AM-6AM TOW AWAY ZONE signs on the
west side of the 300 block of South Dubuque Street; Acting JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding installing NO PARKING ALLEY TO HERE sign on the
north side of Court Street, opposite Oakland Avenue; JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner regarding proposed traffic calming for the alley between Bradley Street and 7th
Avenue parallel to Muscatine Avenue; James Pobst regarding Crosswalk on Benton
Street [Staff response included]; Paul Clark Behrend regarding Innovative Lighting-"
hybrid solar luminaire for gov't and city buildings; Proposed Development Code - E-
mail from Cheryl Nelson, form letters received from following individuals - Anna Buss,
Katherine Roche, Mary Davin (2), Alan Swanson, Walter Kopsa, Jon Proud, Rhonda
Stewart (2), Terry Vargason, Shane Brandt, Bill Rose (2), Glenn Gerard, Mark
McCallum, Mary Hadenfeldt, Dan Williams, Justin Knowles (2), Cary Havel, Todd
Case, Art Floss, Jeff Koenig, Thomas Martin, Carrie Faudel, Karyl Bohnsack,
Bruce Kour, Stephanie Davis, Marianne Schlabach, Ed Rupp, Denise Rupp, Bob
Lackman, William Wageman, Tim Gordon, Lloyd Haack, Holly Sargent, Don Crum,
Lavon Rutt, John Balmer, Kevin Hochstedler, Ryan Swartzendruber, Neal Anderson,
David Wright, Scott Utzinger, Kristine Trupp, Ben Nicholson, Daniel Lammers, Katie
Lammers, Ray Wagehoft, Steve McCann, Joyce McCann, Jessica St. John, Melissa
McLaughlin, Sarah Swartzendruber, John Moreland, Jr., Julia Hahn, Shannon
Hunger, Neal Hunger, Susan Kruse, Jeff Colesky, D. Garner, Nick Fischer, John
Marshall, Clay Claussen, Dick Brown, Bill Steinbrech, Mike Vermace, Cindy Belland,
LeAnn Tyson, Joyce Vermace, Rebecca Martel, Cindy Miller Chandlee, Craig
Foerstner, Thomas Fennell, Jeff Tackaberry, Gregg Metzger, Keith Wilson, Antoinette
Rubin, Gloria Schropp, Kelley Myers, William Wittig, Molly Reeves, Kathy Fawther,
Ken O'Donnell, Daniel Berry, Joel Baker, Amy Owen, Glenn Patton, Gerry Ambrose,
Jerry Eyman, Lisa Lynes, George Klein, Irene Leaton, Jennifer Pratt, Cindy Brooks,
Teresa Horton, Molly Wells, Polly Riggen, Mark Johnson, Michael Jensen,
Casey Boyd, Cassie Barkalow, Thomas Miller, Deanna Miller, Glenn Gerard, Ed
Humpbly, Rex Brandstatter (2), Charles Miller, Alissa Martin, Rita Gates, Ainsley
Hogan, Barb Roberts, Polly Riggan, Lou Hogan, LouAnn Lathrop, Mike Roberts,
Christine Campbell, Tonya Leik, Donna Petersen, Linda Stoolman, Vonda Ruess,
Timothy O'Conner (2), Thomas Kout, Sally Kline, Amanda Crosby, Rick Knipper, John
Sharkey, Todd Welk, Sanda Lonas, Jerome Howe, Marydee Chamberlain, Sandra
Ratzlaff, David Mattingly, Mary Jo Streb (2), Kim Ryan (2), Shelia Meyer, Jackie
Jedlicka, Kelli Holub, Karen Mitchell, Jill Armstrong, Natasha Wendt, Ron Mochler,
Wendell Miller, Chris Eden, Robin Sueppel, Shane Brandt, Kay Braverman, Verne
Folkmann, Ernie Galer, Karol Miller, Joni Eubank, Julie Mohr, Richard McKeen,
Kimberly Ryan, Bob Sangster, Jason Peterson, Mike Jensen, Kenneth Hagen, Eric
Casebolt, Tracey Snyder, Michele Brandstetter, Charles Bogh, John Bobst,
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Nancy Cassady, Ted Jacobsen, Cassie Barkalow, Alissa Martin, Deann Miller,
Thomas Miller, Casey Boyd, Stephanie Ecnhuis, Shelly Hull, Michelle Runciman,
Barbara Kennedy, Rita Shannahan, Emmett Shannahan, Gary Slaughter, Dick
Davin, Rod McCrea, Richard Glenapp, Charles Miller, Tracy Reiten, Mike Hanson,
Tom Johnson, Danny Poock, Russel Keeler, Steve Murphy, Shelly Alberts, Charles
Funk, Sam Rumpf, Fran Christianson, Joe Wegman, six letters from individuals with
illegible signatures; Carol Bender regarding Construction on Dubuque Street; Irvin
Pfab regarding Counseling, housing programs can save lives and money The
Arizona Republic; Dave Collins regarding Wal-Mart-Two sides to every story; Jeff
Edberg regarding Open house event invitation for the Peninsula neighborhood; Jean
Villarreal regarding Hurricane evacuees; Scot West regarding Dorothy sculpture on
Ped Mall; Peter Lagios regarding PATV; Daniel Benton regarding Public nuisance -
Fraternity house at NE corner of Ronald and Dubuque Street; Sarah Traeger
regarding Hurricane Katrina Fundraiser.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Keith Ruff, 601 S. Gilbert St., thanked Council for their support of the ADA celebration.
Joseph Brisben, 726 Clark St., urged citizens to vote in favor of public power.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for October 5 on an
ordinance amending Title 14 entitled "Unified Development Code," by: repealing Chapters 4,
6 and 9 and replacing them with the new Title 14 Zoning Code, amending portions of
Chapters 1 and 5, renumbering Chapters 1,2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 11, and repealing Chapter
12. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for October 4 on a
resolution approving the annexation of approximately 51.9 acres located on American Legion
* Road (formerly Fa[rview Golf Course). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimousl~
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing October 4 on
an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 51.9 acres from County Residential (R) to
Low Density Single-Family residential (RS-5) for property located on American Legion Road
* (formerly Fairview Golf Course). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that ORD. 05-4180, CONDITIONALLY
REZONING APPROXIMATELY 92 ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL
(ID-RS) ZONE TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY - SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (OSA-
5) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF KENNEDY PARKWAY AND EAST OF
CAMP CARDINAL ROAD (REZ03-00019/Cardinal Ridge), be passed and adopted.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-313, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PI.AT OF CARDINAL RIDGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted."
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 05-4181, CONDITIONALLY
REZONING APPROXIMATELY 2.19 ACRES FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (C1-1)
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Nancy Cassady, Ted Jacobsen, Cassie Barkalow, Alissa Martin, Deann Miller,
Thomas Miller, Casey Boyd, Stephanie Ecnhuis, Shelly Hull, Michelle Runciman,
Barbara ~nedy, Rita Shannahan, Emmett Shannahan, Gary Slaughter, Dick
Davin, Rod ;Crea, Richard Glenapp, Charles Miller, Tracy Reiten, Mike Hanson,
Tom Johnson. anny Poock, Russel Keeler, Steve Murphy, Shelly Alberts, Charles
Funk, Sam Rurr Fran Christianson, Joe Wegman, six letters from individuals with
illegible signature., Carol Bender regarding Construction on Dubuque Street; Irvin
Pfab regarding seling, housing programs can save ves and money The
Arizona Republic; Collins regarding Wal-Mart-Two des to every story; Jeff
Edberg regarding ouse event invitation for the P insula neighborhood; Jean
Villarreal regarding ne evacuees; Scot West arding Dorothy sculpture on
Ped Mall; Peter Lagios PATV; Daniel Ben n regarding Public nuisance -
Fraternity house at NE of Ronald and DubL Street; Sarah Traeger
regarding Hurricane Katrina
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, all Council present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Keith Ruff, 601 S. Gilbert St., for their support of the ADA celebration.
Joseph Brisben, 726 Clark St., urged in favor of pubic power.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vand~ ,~f, to set a public hearing for October 5 on an
ordinance amending Title 14 entitled evelopment Code," by: repealing Chapters 4,
6 and 9 and replacing them with the new Ti Zoning Code, amending portions of
Chapters 1 and 5, renumbering Chapters 7, 8, 10 and 11, and repealing Chapter
12. Affirmative roi! call vote unanimous all .uncil Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded Champion, set a public hearing for October 4 on a
resolution approving the annexatio~ ~f approximatel ;1.9 acres located on American Legion
Road (formerly Fairview Golf Affirmative rollvote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor the motion ~d.
Moved by Vanderhoef. by O'Donnell, set a public hearing October 4 on
an ordinance conditionally approximately 51.9 from County Residential (R) to
Low Density Single-Famil, (RS-5) for property on American Legion Road
(formerly Fairview Golf Affirmative roll call vote ~nimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Thc declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ch~ seconded by Bailey, that ORD. 80, CONDITIONALLY
REZONING APPR( 92 ACRES FROM INTERIM LOPMENT RESIDENTIAL
(ID-RS) ZONE _OW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY - ~ E AREAS OVERLAY (OSA-
5) ZONE FOR :~ERTY LOCATED WEST OF KENNEDY PA KWAY AND EAST OF
CAMP CARDI ROAD (REZ03-00019/Cardinal Ridge), be pas and adopted.
Affirmative call:'vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the ordinan~ adopted.
~d by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-313, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CARDINAL RIDGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 05-4181, CONDITIONALLY
REZONING APPROXIMATELY 2.19 ACRES FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (C1-1)
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ZONE AND MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) ZONE TO
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN
NORTH DODGE STREET AND DODGE STREET COURT, EAST OF CONKLIN LANE
(REZ05-00003), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance amending Title 3,
entitled "City Finances, Taxation and Fees" Chapter 4, entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges, Bonds, Fine and Penalties," Section 9, entitled "Violation of Various Code
Sections," to make the fine for littering the same as the fine under the State Code, be given
first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-314, APPROVING THE
CALL TO ARTISTS FOR TWO PUBLIC ART PROJECTS; ONE EACH IN THE KICKER'S
SOCCER PARK AND THE SYCAMORE GREENWAY TRAIL. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion.
Nays: Elliott. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-315, REJECTING BIDS
RECEIVED ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2005 FOR THE JC DogPAC DOG PARK PROJECT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-316,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A PRICING
AMENDMENT TO THE LISTING AGREEMENT WITH IOWA REALTY COMMERCIAL TO
SELL AND/OR LEASE PROPERTY IN THE AVIATION COMMERCE PARK. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-317, APPROVING
SETTLEMENT OF PENDING CLAIM to Florence Hayslett for $22,259.42. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
The Mayor noted the vacancy on the Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an
unexpired term ending December 31,2006, will be readvertised. [Staff will not publish
additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies
with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be
incurred.]
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Board of Adjustment, to fill a five-year term
January 1, 2006 - January 1,2011; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January
1,2006 - December 31,2011; Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board to fill a
three-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,2008; Board of Appeals, for a Licensed
Electrician to fill a five-year term January 1,2006 - December 31, 2010. Human Rights
Commission for three vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1, 2006 - January 1,2009;
Parks and Recreation Commission for three vacancies, two (2) to fill four-year terms January
1, 2006 - January 1,2010 and one (1) to fill an unexpired term ending January 1,2007;
[Correspondence included in Council packet]; Public Art Advisory Committee for two
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vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1,2006 - January 1,2009; Senior Center
Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms January 1,2006 - December 31,2008.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2005.
Council Member Elliott noted his computer was down and asked colleagues to be
patient when awaiting a response; congratulated the terrific job by Press-Citizen cartoonist
Bob Patton.
Council Member O'Donnell acknowledged the donation by Cedar Valley Area
Development of 40-50 bicycles to the Mayor's Youth Program.
Council Member Vanderhoef reported on the Iowa League of Cities meeting in Des
Moines, and reminded Councilors that next year's meeting is scheduled in Coralville and is
hoping for a large number of Iowa City councilors to attend.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn noted the lessons learned as a result of Hurricane Katrina, and
asked Council concurrence to explore education information that could be used jointly
throughout the city, county and schools to better prepare ourselves for disasters. Council
Member O'Donnell stated that as a member of the Emergency Management Commission he
would gather information at their next meeting and bring it to a work session. Majority agreed
to direct the City Manager to do some exploration with City staff and report back.
Council Member Bailey reminded citizens to vote on October 11, primary day for City
Council At-large seats; noted free tickets were available for Richard Florida speaking at
Hancher the same evening.
In response to Mayor Lehman, Council Member Vanderhoef provided details of the
National League of Cities Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting in Iowa City.
Mayor Lehman reminded citizens of the Human Rights breakfast scheduled for
September 28 at 7:30 AM at IMU. Asst, City Manager Helling stated the new Human Rights
Coordinator Stephanie Bowers will also be attending.
UISG Representative Jeremy Schreiber reminded everyone of the "Meet the Police
Chief" event planned September 21 at the Library co-sponsored by AARP and UISG.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adjourn meeting at 7:30 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Date: September 19, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, September 19, 2005, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG Rep.: Schreiber
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Miklo, Howard, Nasby, O'Malley
Tapes: 05-57, Both Sides; 05-58, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director presented information on the following items:
A. (Revised) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 5 ON AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE '14 ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE," BY: REPEALING
CHAPTERS 4, 6 AND 9 AND REPLACING THEM WITH THE NEW TITLE 14 ZONING
CODE, AMEI~DING PORTIONS OF CHAPTERS 1 AND 5, RENUMBERING CHAPTERS
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 AND 11, AND REPEALING CHAPTER 12.
B. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 4 ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 51.9 ACRES LOCATED ON AMERICAN LEGION
ROAD (ANN05-00002/formerly Fairview Golf Course)
C. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 4 ON AN ORDINANCE
CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 51.9 ACRES FROM COUNTY
RESIDENTIAL (R) TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED ON AMERICAN LEGION ROAD (REZ05-000181formerly Fairview
Golf Course)
D. CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 92 ACRES FROM INTERIM
DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS) ZONE TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY -
SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (OSA-5) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF
KENNEDY PARKWAY AND EAST OF CAMP CARDINAL ROAD (REZ03-00019/Cardinal
Ridge) (PAS~ AND ADOPT)
E. APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CARDINAL RIDGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA
(SUB03-00024)
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F. CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 2.19 ACRES FROM INTENSIVE
COMMERCIAL (C1-1) ZONE AND MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
(RS-8) ZONE TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
BETWEEN NORTH DODGE STREET AND DODGE STREET COURT, EAST OF
CONKLIN LANE (REZ05-00003). (PASS AND ADOPT)
DEVELOPMENT CODE / PRESENTATION BY P&Z CHAIR (AGENDA ITEM 4a)
PCD Director Franklin and Planning and Zoning Chair Brooks present for discussion. Urban
Planner Howard presented power point information (information archived). After discussion
Council agreed to schedule matrix items 1-22 and 50-53 for the joint meeting with Planning and
Zoning on September 26; and matrix items 23-49 and 54-55 for the joint meeting on September
27.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined (Franklin)
TIF REPORT UPDATE (IP2 of 9/15 Information Packet)
Community and Economic Development Coordinator Nasby presented power point information
(archived). Council Member Vanderhoef requested information on .New Markets Tax Credits.
STAFF ACTION: Provide hard copies and/or electronic copy for Council Members, and
provide copy to media. (Nasby)
BUDGET REVIEW
City Manager Atkins presented information. Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion.
Based on discussion flipcharts were developed.
Flipchart # 1 COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
· South of R/R - Benton
Hwy 6
"Blighted" Clinton
Agenda of Issues
Comprehensive look
Inform other governments
· Economic Development F/T
Strategic Plan
· TIF Success Stories
· Human Services -Add'l $
Coordinator
How?
~ Private Sources
· Grow tax base / ICAD $
Council Work Session
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· Trails - recycling
Garbage options
· Parks
NOTE: Add to last work session flip chart PUBLIC WORKS "Expand County Wide Parks"
Flipchart # 2 CULTURE & RECREATION
· Restrooms- Festival Stage
· East SideTrail
· School Uses of Public Properties
SHARE
· Sports Marketing
CVB
· Park Plan
Assess regionally
Water Features
· Senior Center Into P&R Depts. (programming)
User fees not membership
· Meals Program - re-assess
· More participation in Senior Center
· Meeting Room Space w/Library et al
· Library - open more hours
· Arts - combo
Summer of Arts More $
* Inkind report
· Develop Econ. Dev. Theme(s) to recruit
Check w/U of Iowa
Assign Econ. Dev.
· Get report from ICAD
Flipchart # 3 GENERAL GOVERNMENT
· A more active city council - $
"lobbying"
· Parking fines message
· Support CVB to 30%
Checl~, again with Josh S.
Flipchart # 4 ENTERPRISE FUNDS
· Airport Subsidy
Runway close
Reconstruct
· Storm Water
Council Work session
September 19, 2005
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Flipchart # 5
Incentizing
Phone surveys
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Zoning Bd. of Adjustment - no applicants, readvertise
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 7 - Resolution rejects bids for DogPAC Dog Park) In response to O'Donnell,
the City Clerk reported the base bid to be $95,000, and with the alternate $201,000.
2. (Agenda item # 6 - resolution approving call to artists ... Kicker's Soccer Park and Greenway
Trail Project ...) PCD Director Franklin present for discussion.
3. (Consent Calendar correspondence item # 2e(15) Peter Lagios - PATV) In response to
Council Member Vanderhoef, Asst. City Manager reported on discussions with individual
and will do a response memo.
COUNCIL TIME
1. City Manager Atkins responded to questions regarding the noise complaints received as a
result of a concert at First Avenue Club Labor Day week-end, and reported that the
establishment had followed the rules in securing necessary permits. Staff will report back
with more information.
2. Council Member O'Donnell acknowledged the donation by Cedar Valley Area Development
of 40-50 bicycles to the Mayor's Youth Program.
3. Council Member Bailey inquired as to arrangements for a "Meet the Police Chief" reception.
The City Manager will follow up. UISG Representative Jeremy Schreiber reminded
everyone of the "Meet the Police Chief" event planned September 21 at the Library co-
sponsored by AARP and UISG.
4. Council Member Champion stated bikes on downtown sidewalks were terrible and
dangerous.
5. Council Member Champion asked staff to consider "bat friendly" bridge designs in the future.
6. City Clerk Karr reminded Council of the National League of Cities Transportation and
Infrastructure Committee next week and the Council commitments to "serve" at an event
Friday evening at Hoover Library.
Meeting adjourned 9:20 PM.