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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 16, 2000
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Member present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling,
Dilkes, Karr, Herting, Grosvenor, Franklin, Q'Malley, Mansfield, Klingaman, Scott,
Craig. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 00-59, Side 1; 00-60 & 00-61, Both
Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed Cancer Survivors' Day - May 20, Darlene Kasper
accepted; Save the Englert Day - May 21; Organ and Tissue Donation Day - June
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 presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the regular meeting of May 2,
as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing and Community
Development Comm. - March 9. Bd. of Adjustment - April 2. Historic
Preservation Comm. - April 13. Public Art Advisory Comm. - April 6, April
20. P&R Comm. - April 12. PCRB - April 25.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Class B Beer Permit for Chill & Grill 206 N. Linn St. Class C Liquor License
for Colonial Lanes 2253 Hwy 218 S. Class C Beer Permit for Suburban
AMOCO, 370 Scott Ct. Class C Beer Permit for Dubuque Street HandiMart,
204 N. Dubuque St. Class B Wine Permit for Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204
N. Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Caf~, 121 N. Linn St.
Class C Liquor License for Red Lobster/1759, 1069 Hwy 1 W. Class C Beer
Permit for Tobacco Outlet Plus/1537, 923 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Liquor
License for Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St. Outdoor Service
Area for Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W. Benton St. Class C Liquor License
for Shakespeare's, 819 First Ave. S.
~etting Public Flearings: ~etting a public hearing for June 13 on a
resolution adopting revised procedures and design guidelines for review of
applications for certificates of appropriateness within historic and
conservation districts and for historic landmarks. RES. 00-1 61, Bk. 123, p.
1 61, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for June 13 QN PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM QF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF A PORTION OF THE ROOF AND
INSULATION ON THE CIVIC CENTER PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
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Resolutions, Bk. 123: RES. 00-162, p. 162, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE LICENSE AGREEMENT
FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, AND IOWA CITY COFFEE CO. D/B/A THE JAVA HOUSE FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFI~. RES. 00-163, p 163, NAMING DEPOSITORIES. RES. 00-
164, p. 164, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN
STREETSCAPE PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS. RES. 00-165, p. 165,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 1999 CURB RAMP AND SIDEWALK
PROJECT.
Correspondence: Kay Mescher (West Side Drive Neighborhood
Association) regarding appreciation. Debra Szalger regarding underage
drinking. James Throgmorton and Barbara Eckstein: regarding invitation to
"Planning as Storytelling: Sustaining America's Cities." John Castle (Dept of
the Army) invitation to Memorial Day Veterans Honoring. Sherry Carpenter
regarding invitation to 17th Annual Old Fashion July 4th Parade. Acting Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding: NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS in the 500
Block of Second Avenue; Installation of NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE
signs at the Intersection of East Benton Street and Van Buren Street, and the
Intersection of East Benton Street and Webster Street; Modification to Allow
On-Street Parking to be Permitted on the North Side of Dodge Street Court
(Letter from Acting Traffic Engineering Planner to residents of 1300 block of
Dodge Street Court included in Council packet. Staff recommendation to
defer to June 13); Elimination of No Parking 6 am - 10 am Restriction at
Capitol Street Ramp. Paula Brandt regarding down zoning and group living
facilities. Kevin McCarthy regarding South Pointe Neighborhood
Development.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
The following individuals appeared regarding on street parking on Dodge
Street Court: Clifton Young, 1124 Dodge St. Ct.; Mary Lou Emery, 1331 Dodge
St. Ct.; and Judy Nichols, 1311 Dodge St. Ct.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to set a public hearing for June 13
on an ordinance to rezone approximately 200 acres from Interim Development
Residential (ID-RS) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-5) (approximately 85 acres) to
allow the development of the Peninsula Neighborhood, a planned development of
up to 400 dwelling units and limited commercial uses and Public (P) (approximately
115 acres) located west of Foster Road (Peninsula). The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone approximately 2.01
acres located north of Washington Street and east of Green Mountain Drive from
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Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-8) to Low Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-5). No one appeared.
A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by (:)'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
Zoning Chapter 14-6D-5G 1 regarding the nonconforming provisions in the
Neighborhood Conservation Residential Zone (RNC-12), 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 Pfab, seconded by Champion, that the 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
(Wellington Condo), be 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, that the ordinance amending
the Planned Development Housing Overlay (QPDH-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, 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 Pfab, that the ordinance vacating, the
northernmost portion of North Jamie Lane, located west of Scott Boulevard, 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 Pfab, that the ordinance vacating an
undeveloped portion of WooIf Avenue from McLean Street south for a distance of
240 feet, 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 Pfab, 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 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 Pfab, 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
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chapter when in conflict with City Code Section 14-5H-5N, Central Planning
District Multi-Family Residential Design Standards, 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 Pfab, 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 second 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, 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 QRD. 00-3924, Bk. 43, p. 12,
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 RNC-12, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL, 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
Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, 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 Pfab, 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 s to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration
and vote be waived, and that QRD. 00-3926, Bk. 43, p. 13, 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 LUCAS STREET AND A PORTION OF THE 700-800 BLOCKS OF
BOWERY STREET FROM RM-12, LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO
RNC-12, NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Pfab, that the ordinance be finally adopted
at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 00-3926, Bk.
123, p. 14, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING", TO ALLOW
WIDE-BASE FREESTANDING SIGNS IN SOME COMMERCIAL ZONES UNDER
CERTAIN CONDITIONS. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman,
O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt ORD. 00-3927, Bk. 123, p.
15, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING
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DESIGNATION FROM PLANNED HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
(PRM) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (OSA-PRM) AND APPROVING A
PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 20,516 SQUARE
FEET LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PRENTISS AND LINN
STREETS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt ORD. 00-3928, Bk. 123,
p. 16, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ZONING, TO ALLOW MASONRY WALL
SIGNS IN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (1-1), HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (1-2), OFFICE
RESEARCH PARK (ORP) AND RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PARK (RDP) ZONES.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt ORD. 00-3929, Bk. 123,
p. 17, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, "ZONING", ARTICLE E, "BUSINESS
AND COMMERCIAL ZONES," SECTION 1, "COMMERCIAL OFFICE ZONE (CO-1),"
TO ALLOW OVERNIGHT BOARDING OF ANIMALS WITHIN SMALL ANIMAL
CLINICS IN THE COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO-1) ZONE. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-166, Bk.
123, p. 166, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A LIMITED RELEASE/ESCROW AGREEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN LOUIS CONDOMINIUMS DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner. Nays: Pfab. Absent:
None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt ORD. 00-3930, Bk.
43, p. 18, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 98-3830 AND THE ACCOMPANYING
CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT FOR A 4.46 ACRE TRACT, KNOWN AS
LOUIS CONDOMINIUMS, AND LOCATED AT 500 FOSTER ROAD. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Lehman. Nays: Pfab. Absent:
None.
Vanderhoef left room (conflict of interest on next item).
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-167, Bk. 123, p.
167, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE
ARTIST FOR THE IOWA AVENUE LITERARY WALK AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Vanderhoef returned.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-168, Bk. 123, p.
168, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART PROGRAM PROCEDURES. Moved
by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend paragraph no. 1 of the "Site Selection" to
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read "...The site must be public property (which may also include The University of
Iowa, state or federal property), situated so the art is visible and accessible to all
members of the community." Individual Council Members expressed their views.
After discussion a friendly amendment was made to include "county" in the
motion. Motloner and seconder agreed to include. The Mayor declared the motion
to amend to read "...which may also include The University of Iowa, state, county,
or federal property..." carried, 6/1, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes:
Lehman, Kanner, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Champion. Moved
by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend paragraph 1 of the "Selection Processes"
to read "There are three standard ways of purchasing a piece of art: open
competition, limited competition and direct invitation, all of which are described
below. The preferred method shall be "open competition." Individual Council
Members expressed their views. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The
Mayor declared the motion defeated, 2/5, with the following of voice vote: Ayes:
Kanner, Pfab. Nays: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Moved
by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to amend bullet number 3 to delete "estimated
maintenance needs" and replace with "estimated annual maintenance needs and
cost in dollars". Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved
by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to add a paragraph 5 to the "Selection Processes"
entitled "Encouraging Diverse Applicants & Being Proactive In Selection of Artists"
and reading as follows: Whereas, there will often be many qualified artists to
chose from in purchasing art for Iowa City and; Whereas, among these quality
artists the City of Iowa City wishes to encourage Iowa City and Iowa artists and;
Whereas, the City of Iowa City which to encourage the expansiveness of the
applicant pool and encourage diversity; Therefore, the Iowa City Public Art Program
Acquisition Procedures will give extra credit to an artist in consideration of selection
if they voluntarily note on their proposed art submittal application that they are: 1)
a resident of Iowa City and/or; 2) a resident of Iowa and/or; 3) a person of color
and/or; 4) a woman and/or; 5) a person with a recognized ADA (American with
Disabilities Act) Disability." PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated,
1/6, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Kanner. Nays: Champion,
Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by
Pfab, to amend "Selection Processes" to include a new sentence "We hope to
encourage a diverse applicant pool." Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Kanner requested an amendment to the proposed amendment to include
"The Committee will annually report to the Council on the demographics of those
that have applied and that have been chosen for Iowa City art purchases."
Motioner did not wish to have original motion amended. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Kanner moved to
have the language "The Committee will annually report to the Council on the
demographics of those that have applied and that have been chosen for Iowa City
art purchases." considered as a separate amendment. Motion died for lack of a
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second. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on the resolution as amended, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-169, Bk.
123, p. 169, APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING
NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT FUNDS. The following individuals appeared:
Jerry Hansen, Neighborhood Council of Iowa City/Wetherby Friends and Neighbors;
Lorraine Bowans, Longfellow Neighborhood; Daniel Bray, West Side Neighborhood
Assn.; Ruth Baker, Miller-Orchard Neighborhood. Neighborhood Service Planner
Klingaman present for discussion. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef,
to delete the 9400 rezoning of a portion of Governor and Lucas St. allocated to
Longfellow from the resolution. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of voice
vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner,
Pfab. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to delete the 91900
conservation, education and reclamation project (CERP) line item; and reduce to
94000 the planning funds for CERP, both allocated to West Side Dr. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes:
Kanner, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Lehman.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted as amended.
A public hearing on amending the FY2000 Operating Budget. No one
appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-170, Bk.
123, p. 170, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2000 (AS AMENDED LAST ON SEPTEMBER 4, 1999). Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on ordinances amending Title 3 of the City Code
entitled "Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4 on City Utilities to increase or
change the rates for fees and charges for potable water use and service, and
wastewater treatment. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to increase wastewater
service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, 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 Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation and Fees" Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates,
Charges, Bonds, Fines, and Penalties" of the City Code, to increase water service
charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote for consideration. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Wilburn, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef. Nays: Champion. Absent: None.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of 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. No one
appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-171, Bk.
123, p. 171, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF 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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of Outlot
B, Village Green Part 14, consisting of approximately .35 acres located along the
southern boundary of Village Road, to adjacent property owner and developer
Village Partners. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-172, Bk. 123, p.
172, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF OUTLOT B, VILLAGE GREEN PART 14,
CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY .35 ACRES LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTHERN
BOUNDARY OF VILLAGE ROAD, TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER AND
DEVELOPER VILLAGE PARTNERS. Council Member Kanner requested Council
receive the land figured in square feet (rather than acres) in order to compare with
other properties. 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 Foster Road
Grading and Water Main Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-173, Bk. 123, p.
173, DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING
THE ACQUISTION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE FOSTER ROAD GRADING AND
WATER MAIN PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement
with Super Value and the disposition of property in accordance therewith. No one
appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-174, Bk.
123, p. 174, APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH SUPER VALU AND
THE DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the West Side Trunk Sewer
Project. No one appeared.
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Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-175, Bk.
123, p. 175, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WEST SIDE TRUNK
SEWER PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY
EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS,
AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-176, Bk. 43, p.
176, APPROVING THE EAST CENTRAL IOWA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. 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. 00-177, Bk.
123, p. 177, INTENT TO CONVEY 1512 DICKINSON LANE AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 13, 2000. Housing Adm. Grosvenor 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. 00-178, Bk. 123, p.
178, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
$12,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE
PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE THEREOF. 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. 00-179, Bk. 123, p.
179, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL
CORPORATION PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
THEREOF. 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. 00-180, Bk. 123, p.
180, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
NOT TO EXCEED $330,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE THEREOF.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-181, Bk. 123, p.
181, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
NOT TO EXCEED $580,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
THEREOF. 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. 00-182, Bk. 123, p.
182, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF
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NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
THEREOF. 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 a resolution
adopting initiative deleting the grading and paving of the First Avenue Extension
from the Capital Improvement Program. Brandon Ross and Randy Brown appeared.
The Mayor declared the resolution defeated, 1/6, with the following division of roll
call vote: Ayes: Kanner. Nays: O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion,
Lehman. Absent.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-183, Bk. 123,
p. 183, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE JOHNSON COUNTY AUDITOR TO
PLACE THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO ADOPT A CITIZEN INITIATIVE
RESOLUTION TO DELETE THE GRADING AND PAVING FOR THE FIRST AVENUE
EXTENSION FROM THE IOWA CITY CAPITOL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
BEFORE THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-184, Bk. 123, p.
184, CALLING A SPECIAL CITY ELECTION for November 7, 2000 to approve
issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $18,400,000 for the purpose of
acquiring, constructing and equipping a City Public Library. Lisa Parker, Vice-
President of the Board of Library Trustees, and Steve Greenleaf, former Board
Member appeared. 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 Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-185, Bk. 123, p.
185, INTENT TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND SON JAY AND JIGNA JANI FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1 oB(2) IN
TOWER PLACE AND PARKING AND TO DISPOSE OF UNIT 1 -B(2) IN
ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 13,
2000. 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. 00-186, Bk. 123, p.
186, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE
POLICE LABOR RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF IOWA CITY TO BE EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2000, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to call the question. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of voice vote:
Ayes: Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-187, Bk. 123, p.
187, RATIFYING THE SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION ( $67,500 to Robert
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S. George) . Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Public Art Advisory Committee -
one vacancy to fill an unexplored term ending January 1, 2002; Parks and
Recreation Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexplored term ending January 1,
2001. The appointments will be made June 20.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Historic Preservation
Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexplored term ending May 29, 2002; Housing
and Community Development Comm. - one vacancy to fill an unexplored term
ending September 1, 2001. Appointments will be made June 13.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to re-appoint Ann Bovberg,
1710 Ridge Rd., and appoint Jerry Hansen, 1237 Burns Ave., to the Planning and
Zoning Comm. to fill five-year terms ending May 1, 2005. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to appoint Tammara Meester,
838 Y2 Roosevelt St., to the Animal Control Advisory Bd. to fill a three-year term
ending April 5, 2003. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Council Member Q'Donnell reported on the successful Crisis Center breakfast
the previous week-end; and noted his outrage with the recent shooting of a dog in
Hickory Hill Park.
Council Member Champion stated she attended the open house at the Airport
Terminal and said she was proud of the new terminal building; and invited citizens
to the Englert kick-off events planned in the ped mall Sunday afternoon, May 21.
Council Member Wilburn reported on the dedication of the concession stand
at the Soccer complex. Vanderhoef acknowledged the Kickers contributions.
Council Member Kanner noted the appointments made the previous evening to the
Deer Management Committee, noting the position for a master gardener would be
readvertised, and raised concerns regarding the hunter position being filled by an
individual who applied for an at-large position. The Mayor stated the person will be
contacted if he wants to consider the hunter position, and a report provided to
Council at their June 12 work session. Kanner noted the free alumni concert
recently held at Preucil School, and the University choral group performance at
Clapp. Wilburn noted the start of the Friday night concerts downtown. Kanner
reported on a protest and counter protest planned for May 17 in front of the Emma
Goldman Clinic.
Mayor Lehman noted the installation of sidewalk on School property on First
Avenue; and reminded citizens of the ceremony honoring community volunteer
Betty McKray at the Senior Center on May 17. Vanderhoef noted the Historic
Preservation Awards also on May 17.
City Atty. Dilkes reported that the Governor has signed the bill making
changes in the condemnation law and those procedural changes would be helpful to
the City.
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Florence Boos, 1427 Davenport St., appeared regarding designated slots on
the Deer Management Committee.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 10:45 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/2/00
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
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 and seconded, 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 Cornre. - 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 812,316,023.05
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, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WEST SIDE TRUNK SEWER
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
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May 2, 2000
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ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 00-147, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING ON AMENDING THE FY2000 OPERATING BUDGET. RES. 00-148,
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 CITY 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 and seconded 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. 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 and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried adopting the Consent
Calendar as amended.
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.U 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 and
seconded to accept correspondence from Council Member Pfab on this matter.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. The following individuals appeared
regarding involvement and recruitment for positions on the Deer Management
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Committee: Florence Boos, 1427 Davenport St., and Leslie Hall, 1813 U
Muscatine.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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 (QPDH-8) to
Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5). The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
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).
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.
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.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating, the northernmost
portion of North Jamie Lane, located west of Scott Boulevard.
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 and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
Zoning, Article A, Zoning Title, Purpose and Scope, by incorporating provisions to
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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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved
and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
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 second 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 second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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May 2, 2000
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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 (CO-1) Zone, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 00-3923, 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).
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-149, DECLARING THE CITY'S
INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISTION OF PROPERTY
RIGHTS FOR THE CAPTAIN IRISH PARKWAY EXTENSION AND FIRST AVENUE
EXTENSION WATER MAIN INSTALLATION. Brandon Ross appeared.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-150, DECLARING THE CITY'S
INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISTION OF PROPERTY
RIGHTS FOR THE FIRST AVENUE WATER MAIN PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-151, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-152, 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 AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE
CONSOLIDATED PLAN. The following individuals appeared: Bill Myers, Successful
Living, and Jane Moraski, HCDC Chairperson. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from: Carol Spaziani; Valerie Kemp; Steve and Barbara
VanderWoude. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-153, 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.
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GREEN COMPANY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE
MORMON TREK BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS - ABBEY LANE TO HIGHWAY 1
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-154, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-155, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-156, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-157, INTENT TO CONVEY OUTLOT
B, VILLAGE GREEN PART 14, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY .35 ACRES
LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF VILLAGE ROAD, TO
ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER AND DEVELOPER VILLAGE PARTNERS, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR MAY 16, 2000.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-158, INTENT TO APPROVE A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH SUPER VALU AND TO DISPOSE QF PROPERTY IN
ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID
AGREEMENT FOR MAY 16, 2000.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-159, EXPRESSING A PREFERENCE
FOR USE OF THE TERM "PEOPLE OF COLOR" RATHER THAN "MINORITIES."
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-160, 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
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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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:30 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities and disbursements is on
file in the Office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted f~ publication 5/11/00
* revised 5/15/00
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
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, N. asby, 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 Billiard 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 OF THE
WEST SIDE TRUNK SEWER PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
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May 2, 2000
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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-lot, 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~SN, 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 (1-
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 ACQUISTION 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 O'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 OF
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 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. 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 Mgro 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
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject i ' City Clerk. For a final official copy, cdntact
the City f
MPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 2, 2000
Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at t / Civic Center.
O'Donnell, Pfab, il :
Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, arr, Nasby, Fosse, Franklin, Kar O'Malley. Council
minutes tape recorder on T ~es 00-54, Both Sides; 00-55, 1.
The Mayor proclaime A Day of Remembrance - 7, Joe Wilson, Beth
Bennett, Linda Farrell acce Equal Pay Day - May 1 Mildred Lovin and Sandy
Cunning accepted; School ~rd Recognition We~ - May 14-20; Historic
Preservation Week - May 1 Michaelanne Widn ~ss accepted; Peace Officers'
Memorial Day - May 15; Bicycle ~nth - May, St. Poggenpohl, President (BIC)
Bicyclists of Iowa City accepted.
Moved by Champion, Vande~ that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calen~ 3ived, or approved, and/or adopted
as presented:
Approval of Official Council ~ ~ns for the regular meeting of April
18, as published, subject to corre, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Co : Airport Comm. - March 9.
Human Rights Comm. - February
To the extent such is istent with the intention of any
particular ordinance, res ution, or and consistent with any
federal, state, or local thatthe "minority" not be used and,
when appropriate, be with color."
Human Rights Comm. - 28. Library ~f Trustees - March 23,
April 6. Telecommunicati Comm. - March 27.
Approve the contract with PATV public access
services,
P&Z Comm. - April PCRB - April 11
Approve a -day extension to July 5, 2000, to its Public Report
on PCRB because the Board is requesting fL :her information
from the Department and wishes to interview th~ tpplicant.
Senior Center ~mm. - March 21.
and Resolutions as Recommended by City Clerk:
Class C LiqUor License for College Street Billiard Club, 114 - 11 E. College
St. ,"
M~tions: Approve disbursements in the amount of ~12 ~,023.05
for the period of March 1 through March 31, 2000, as recommend~ by the
Finan¢~ Director subject to audit.
"Setting Public Hearings: RES. 00-146, Bk. 123, p. 146, A
PUB'LIC HEARING for May 16 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF E
~EST SIDE TRUNK SEWER PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLI~
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official c~ contact
the City ClerK's Office, 356-5040.
The cost of p~b~i'shing the following proceedings and claims is $
Cumulative cost br this calendar year for said publication is $
"", OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS 5/2/00
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presidin . Council Members present: ( ~ ,i an Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vander oef, Wilburn.
The Mayor proclai ed: A Day of Remembranc - May 7, Joe Wilson, Beth
n
Preservation Week - May 1 20, Michaelanne ~dness accepted; Peace Officers'
Memorial Day - May 15; Bicy e Month - May, Steve Poggenpohl, President (BIC)
Bicyclists of Iowa City accepted.
Moved and seconded , tha the followi g items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or a proved, nd/or adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Co ncil ctions for the regular meeting of April
Human Rights Cornre. - ~2
To the extent such is consistent with the intention of any
particular ordinance, ~, or document and consistent with any
federal, state, or local ttthe term "minority" not be used and,
when appropriate, b~ ,ith "people of color."
Human Rights Cornre. - 28. L ~rary Board of Trustees - March 23,
April 6. Telecommunicat ns Cornre. - arch 27.
Approve the contract ith PATV to provide public access
services.
P&Z Cornre. - April ,. PCRB - April 11
Approve a 4( day extension to July , 2000, to file its Public Report
on PCRB ~$ t-08 because the Board requesting further information
from the P, Department and to interview the applicant.
Senior Center C~ March 21.
Permit and Resolutions as Rec ramended by the City Clerk:
Class C Lk License for College Street Billiar, Club, 114 - 116 E. College
St. /
Mot~Zns: Approve disbursements in the a ount of ~12,316,023.05
for the period of March 1 through March 31,200 , as recommended by the
Finance.:~irector subject to audit.
,~etting Public Hearings: RES. 00-146, SETTI G A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRA ~, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WEST IDE TRUNK SEWER
PR'OJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINE ACE SAID PLANS