HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-05-31 Council MinutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 31, 2000
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:30 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef. Absent: Wilburn. Staffmembers present: Atkins,
Dilkes, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 00-66, Side 1.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, approved and adopted:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meeting of May 15
and the regular meeting of May 16, as published subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing and Community
Development Commission - April 24,
Approve the FY01 Annual Action Plan.
Iowa City Airport Commission - April 20; Iowa City Public Library Board of
Trustees - April 27; Iowa City Telecommunications Commission - April 24;
Police Citizens Review Board - May 9.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Class B Beer Permit for Pizza Hut, 1921 Keokuk Street.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Kanner, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn to executive to
consider a motion to adjourn to executive session to evaluate the professional
competency of individuals whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is
being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to
those individuals' reputations and those individuals requested a closed session.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and adjourned into executive session 7:32 a.m.
Council returned to open session 10:43 a.m.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn at 10:46 a.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, ,..,~~nc' ~present.
rnest W. Lehman, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/15/00
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab (5:40 p.m.), Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
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 by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 5:40 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
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/16/00
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.
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 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 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 #759, 1069 Hwy 1 W. Class C Beer
Permit for Tobacco Outlet Plus #537, 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, 81 9 First Ave. S.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting 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, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF 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.
Resolutions: RES. 00-162, 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 CAFe.
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May 16, 2000
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RES. 00-163, NAMING DEPOSITORIES. RES. 00-164, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PHASE II
IMPROVEMENTS. RES. 00-165, 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 recommends deferral of
consideration until Council's June 13 meeting to allow for return of resurvey
results. Consideration deferred May 2); 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.
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 and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried
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.
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
Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-8) to Low Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-5).
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.
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Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Zoning Chapter 14-6D~
5G1 regarding the nonconforming provisions in the Neighborhood Conservation
Residential Zone (RNC-12), be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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, be first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the 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, be given first vote for consideration.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating, the northernmost portion
of North Jamie Lane, located west of Scott Boulevard, be given first vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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
second 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 second 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
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 second 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 second vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. 00-3924, 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,
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LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL,TO RNC-12, NEIGHBORHOOD
CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL, be given second vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved and seconded, 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 ORD. 00-3926, 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the
Ordinance adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 00-3926, AMENDING TITLE 14,
CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING", TO ALLOW WIDE-BASE FREESTANDING
SIGNS IN SOME COMMERCIAL ZONES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 00-3927, AMENDING THE ZONING
CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 00-3928, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 00-3929, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-166, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 00-3930, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-167, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR THE IOWA AVENUE
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LITERARY WALK AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-168, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY
PUBLIC ART PROGRAM PROCEDURES. Moved and seconded to amend paragraph
no. 1 of the "Site Selection" to 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. The Mayor declared
the motion to amend to read "...which may also include The University of Iowa,
state, county, or federal property..." carried. Moved and seconded to amend bullet
number 3 to delete "estimated maintenance needs" and replace with "estimated
annual maintenance needs and cost in dollars". The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved and seconded to amend "Selection Processes" to include a new
sentence "We hope to encourage a diverse applicant pool." The Mayor declared the
motion carried. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-169, 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. Moved and seconded to delete the 9400 rezoning of a portion of
Governor and Lucas St. allocated to Longfellow from the resolution. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to delete the $1900
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. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as
amended.
A public hearing on amending the FY2000 Operating Budget.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-170, AMENDING THE CURRENT
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2000 (AS AMENDED LAST
ON SEPTEMBER 4, 1999).
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.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-171, 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-172, 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-173, DECLARING THE CITY'S
INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISTION OF PROPERTY
RIGHTS FOR THE FOSTER ROAD GRADING AND WATER MAIN PROJECT.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving a purchase agreement
with Super Value and the disposition of property in accordance therewith.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-174, APPROVING A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT WITH SUPER VALU AND THE DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY IN
ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-175, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-176, APPROVING THE EAST
CENTRAL IOWA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 00-177, INTENT TO CONVEY 1512
DICKINSON LANE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 13, 2000.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-178, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-179, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-180, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-181, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-182, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING
ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED 9700,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-183, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-184, CALLING A SPECIAL CITY
ELECTION. Lisa Parker, Vice-President of the Board of Library Trustees, and Steve
Greenleaf, former Board Member appeared.
Moved and ~econded to adopt RE~. 00-18E;, INTENT TO APPROVE A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SON JAY AND
JIGNA JANI FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1-B (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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-186, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-187, RATIFYING THE SETTLEMENT
OF PENDING LITIGATION.
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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 Cornre. - one vacancy to fill an unexplored term
ending September 1, 2001. Appointments will be made June 13.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Florence Boos, 1427 Davenport St., appeared regarding designated slots on
the Deer Management Committee.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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Submitted for publication - 5/24/00
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's office at 356-5043.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 15, 2000
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab (5:40 p.m.), Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Staffmembers present: Dilkes,
Karr, O'Malley. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 00-55, side 2.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, 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, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried
and adjourned into executive session 5:32 p.m.
Council returned to open session 5:39 p.m.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 5:40 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 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
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, O'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 Q'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 #759, 1069 Hwy 1 W. Class C Beer
Permit for Tobacco Outlet Plus #537, 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.
Setting Public Hearings: Setting 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 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF 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 O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
Zoning Chapter 14-6D-5G1 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, 10-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 (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, 3.33oacre
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 ORD. 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 ORD. 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. Al~sent:
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. Motioner 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 Wil'burn, 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
,~4000 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
912,O00,000 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-B(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 O'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.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk