HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-06-29 Council MinutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
June 29, 2000
Iowa City City Council, special Council meeting, 7:30 A.M. at the Civic Center.
Council Members present: Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Champion
(7:32), Wilburn (7:40). Staffmembers present: Arkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin,
O'Malley. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 00-73, Side 2; 00-74, Side 1.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litiga-
tion 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 unani-
mous, 5/0, Champion and Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried
and adjourned into executive session 7:30 A.M.
Council returned to open session 7:45 A.M.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, that the following items and recom-
mendations in the Consent Calendar be received, approved as presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the meeting of June 13, as pub-
lished subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions. Housing and Community Devel-
opment Commission - May 18; Iowa City Human Rights Commission - April
25; Iowa City Human Rights Commission - May 23; Iowa City Public Library
Board of Trustees - May 25; Police Citizens Review Board - June 13:
Receive PCRB Public Report #99-08
Correspondence: Paul Broderick regarding intersection of Burlington &
Madison Streets.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
RES. 00-230, Bk. 43, p. 123, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Council Member Kanner noted the recommendation from the PCRB contained in Re-
port #99-08, asking the Police Department designate a primary spokesperson for the
department on sensitive issues, and asked the City Manager to report back to the
Council on the recommendation at a later time; and asked staff to follow up on corre-
spondence regarding the intersection of Burlington & Madison Streets. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the mo-
tion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 00-3938, Bk. 43,
p. 26, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING REGULA-
TIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 190 ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (OSAo5; 82.1
ACRES) AND PUBLIC (P; 107.9 ACRES), AND APPROVING THE PENINSULA PLAN
AS A PRELIMINARY SENISTIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR UP TO 400
DWELLING UNITS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE WEST END OF FOSTER
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ROAD, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-231, Bk.
123, p. 231, APPROVING THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND TERRY L. STAMPER
HOLDINGS, UL.C. Individual Council Members expressed their views. PCD Director
Franklin, City Atty. Dilkes and City Manager Atkins present for discussion. Affirma-
tive 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. 00-232, Bk. 123, p.
232, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF WOODLAND RIDGE,
PART THREE, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to accept the form of tax exemption
certificate pertaining to the 914,310,000 general obligation bonds. The Mayor de-
clared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept the form of continuing
disclosure certificate pertaining to the 914,310,000 general obligation bonds. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-233, Bk.
123 p. 233, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $14,310,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS. Af-
firmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Public Art Advisory Committee - One
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2001. (Karen Michaeli was ap-
pointed June 20, however, resides outside of the City. Therefore this is being read-
vertised.) This appointment will be made August 1.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adjourn at 8:55 A.M. The Mayor
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declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all C cil .
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Manan K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/13/00
Iowa City City Council, Special meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
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 special meeting of May 31, as
published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Historic Preservation Comm. -
May 11. Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee - May 4. Iowa City Public Library
Board of Trustees - April 27. Police Citizens Review Board - May 23.
Receive PCRB Report//99-09 and grant a 60-day extension to August 1, 2000, to
allow the PCRB to complete its Public Report//99-1 as the Board has requested
additional information from the Chief.
Senior Center Commission - April 18.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C
Liquor License for Dublin Underground, 5 S. Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for
Weekes-Van Eck VFW Post 3949, Highway 6 East. Special Class C Liquor License for
Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for Fitzpatrick's, 525 S. Gilbert St.
Outdoor Service Area for Fitzpatrick's 525 S. Gilbert St. Class E Liquor License for
Hartig Drug Company//1 O, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class B Wine Permit for Hartig Drug
Company//1 O, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class C Beer Permit for Hartig Drug Company
//10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class B Wine Permit for John's Grocery, 401 E. Market St.
Class C Beer Permit for John's Grocery, 401 E. Market St. Class C Liquor License for
Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Hwy. 6 West. Outdoor Service Area for Wig & Pen Pizza
Pub, 1220 Hwy. 6 West. Special Class C Liquor License for Zio Johno's Spaghetti
House, 953 S. Riverside Dr. RES. 00-188, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT for The Den, 207
E. Washington St.
Resolutions: RES. 00-189, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1519 CENTER STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-190,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE
OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 90 WEST
SIDE DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-191, ACCEPTING THE WORK OF THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK TENNIS COURTS PROJECTS.
Correspondence: Mary and David Hacker - underage drinking. Jim Surratt - Heinz
Road railroad crossing. Adam Honeysett - 21 st Century Community Learning Centers
Grants (IA). Daniel Bray - Westside Drive Neighborhood Association. Rose Rennekamp
(ACT): ICAD President. Kent Angerer - Devonian Fossil Gorge. Barbara Curtin (Big
Brothers Big Sisters) - Executive Director. Jennifer Glass (42 signatures) - traffic
calming on East Court Street. John Watson (PCRB) - appreciation. Mark Martin (Library
Board of Directors) - request for joint meeting. Robert Dostal - miscellaneous. Lucille
Gaudet (Westside Drive Neighborhood Association) - appreciation. Allison Cink (Gazette
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Communications) - neighborhood block parties request. Residents of Dodge Street Court
- no parking signs. Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Designation of Metered Parallel
Parking Space in the 1 O0 Block of N Madison Street. Installation of Stop Sign at the
Intersection of Pepper Drive and Sandusky Drive. Installation of NO PARKING HERE TO
CORNER sign at the intersection of Governor Street and Burlington Street. NO PARKING
BETWEEN SIGNS in the 400 Block of Brown 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 and 11 O0
and 1126 Conkiln Street recommending no further action included in Council packet.)
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Tom Simpson, Dodge Street Ct., requested parking be allowed on Dodge Street Ct. The
Mayor urged Mr. Simpson to talk to his neighbors to gather support for parking on the street
and request another survey if enough neighbors are interested in removing the current "No
Parking" policy. Jim Waiters, 1033 E. Washington, appeared regarding the proposed Highway
6 traffic signal for Pepperwood and Kmart.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for July 18 on a resolution approving the
annexation of 69.37 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Lower West Branch
Road and Taft Avenue. The Mayor declared the motion carried
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for July 18 on an ordinance to rezone 30.32
acres from County Suburban Residential (RS) to Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5)
and 39.05 acres from County Suburban Residential (RS) to Interim Development Residential
(ID-RS) for property located at the southwest corner of Lower West Branch Road and Taft
Avenue (Windsor Ridge). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone approximately 190 acres from
Interim Development Residential (ID-RS) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-5) (approximately
82.1 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 107.9
acres) located west of Foster Road.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning approximately 190 acres from Interim
Development Residential (ID-RS) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-5) (approximately 82.1
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 107.9 acres)
located west of Foster Road be given first vote for consideration (Peninsula). The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the 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 be given first vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance to rezone approximately 2.O1 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) be given first vote
for consideration, The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the 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 be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Zoning Chapter 14-6D-5G 1 regarding
the nonconforming provisions in the Neighborhood Conservation Residential Zone (RNC-12) be
given second vote. 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, 1 O-lot, 63-unit
residential development with one outlot located south of Village Road and west of Scott
Boulevard be given second vote. 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 second vote. 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 second vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer indefinitely the ordinance vacating an undeveloped portion
of WooIf Avenue from McLean Street south for a distance of 240 feet. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 00-3931, AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5,
BUILDING AND HOUSING, ARTICLE H, SITE PLAN REVIEW, BY ADOPTING CENTRAL
PLANNING DISTRICT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 00-3932, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD. 00-3933, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14,
CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE O, ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS," TO ALLOW
IDENTIFICATION BANNER SIGNS IN CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ZONES UNDER SOME
CONDITIONS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-192, APPROVING AN INVITATION TO
SELECTED EASTERN IOWA ARTISTS FOR THE PUBLIC ART COMPONENT OF THE NEAR
SOUTHSIDE TRANSPORTATION CENTER.
A public hearing was held on a agreement with Sonjay and Jigna Jani for condominium
Unit 1-B(2) in Tower Place and parking and the disposition of said unit 1-B(2).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-193, APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT
WITH SON JAY AND JIGNA JANI FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1-B(2) IN TOWER PLACE AND
PARKING AND THE DISPOSITION OF SAID PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-194, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO APPROVE A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE HOMEBUILDERS
ASSOCIATION OF IOWA CITY FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1-E IN TOWER PLACE AND
PARKING AND TO DISPOSE OF UNIT 1-E IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 20, 2000.
A public hearing was held 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.
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A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost
for the Civic Center Re-roof Phase II Project.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-195, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CIVIC CENTER RE-ROOF PHASE II
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT QF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND
PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of 1512 Dickinson Lane. No one appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-196, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1512 DICKINSON LANE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-197, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1417 FRANKLIN STREET TO THE TENANT AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 20, 2000.
A public hearing was held on resolution authorizing proceedings to take additional action
for the issuance of 912,000,000 general obligation bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-198, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE
ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF 912,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on resolution authorizing proceedings to take additional action
for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed 9700,000 general obligation bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-199, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE
ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
9700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on resolution authorizing proceedings to take additional action
for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed 9330,000 general obligation bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-200, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE
ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
9330,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on resolution authorizing proceedings to take additional action
for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed 9580,000 general obligation bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt Res. 00-201, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE
ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
9580,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
A public hearing was held on resolution authorizing proceedings to take additional action
for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $700,000 general obligation bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-202, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE
ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
9700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
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 second
vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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 water service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given second vote for
consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-203, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR
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EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO SAME.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-204, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY
LOT 85, SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, PART 5, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1552 DICKENSON LANE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA TO GREATER IOWA CITY HOUSING FELLOWSHIP, AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 20, 2000
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-205, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE
EXTERIOR SIGNAGE TO THE OLD CAPITOL MALL TOWN CENTER ON CLINTON STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-206, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE POLICE 2ND FLOOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-207, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
DIGITAL TELEPORT INC. TO USE A PORTION OF CITY STREETS AND PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-
WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A FIBER OPTIC
NETWORK.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-208, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL
FIREFIGHTERS, IAAF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL NO. 61 O, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2000, THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2001.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-209, APPROVING CABLEVISION VII, INC.'S
REQUESTED RATE INCREASE AND ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM PERMITTED RATE FOR
BASIC CABLE SERVICE
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-210, ON UNCLASSIFIED SALARIES AND
COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000 FOR THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, AND
CITY CLERK.
Moved and seconded to grant a 60-day extension to the Police Citizens Review Board for
the filing of the report with the City Council on complaint #99-10. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Jim Spratt appeared regarding the proposed Highway 6 traffic signal for Pepperwood and
Kmart.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Planning and Zoning Commission - One vacancy
to fill an unexpired term ending May 1, 2001. This appointment will be made July 18. Historic
Preservation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term representing the College
Green Historic District ending March 29, 2003. Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission -
One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2001. Staff recommend indefinite
deferral pending Council discussion. Appointments will be made August 1. Civil Service
Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending April 2, 2001. Appointment will be
made July 18.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Public Art Advisory Committee -
One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002. Parks and Recreation
Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2001. Appointments
will be made June 20.
Moved and seconded to appoint Ann Freeks, 443 S Governor, to the Historic
Preservation Commission fill an unexpired term ending May 29, 2002; appoint April Gutting,
1316 Dover Street, to Housing and Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired
term ending September 1, 2001; and appoint to the S.E.A.T.S. Paratransit Advisory Committee
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Council Member O'Donnell for the 1-year appointment and Council Member Vanderhoef for the
2 year term both terms starting July 1, 2000. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the Deer Committee ad hoc appointments made at Council work
session the previous evening: confirmed Paul Emerson for the hunter position and appointed
Linda Dykstra to the master gardener position for one year.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:00 p.m.
A more compete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Submitte~ for publication 6/21/00
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
JUNE 13, 2000
Iowa City City Council, Special meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Dilkes, Franklin, Kugler,
Helling, Karr, Grosvenor, Morris. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 00-69, Both Sides;
00-70, Side 1.
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 special meeting of May 31, as
published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Historic Preservation Comm. -
May 11. Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee - May 4. Iowa City Public Library
Board of Trustees - April 27. Police Citizens Review Board - May 23.
Receive PCRB Report #99-09 and grant a 60-day extension to August 1, 2000, to
allow the PCRB to complete its Public Report #99-1 as the Board has requested
additional information from the Chief.
Senior Center Commission - April 18.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C
Liquor License for Dublin Underground, Inc., dba Dublin Underground, 5 S. Dubuque St.
Class C Liquor License for Weekes-Van Eck VFW Post 3949, dba Weekes-Van Eck VFW
Post 3949, Highway 6 East. Special Class C Liquor License for OM, Inc., dba Masala, 9
S. Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for Fitzpatrick's Alehouse, Inc., dba Fitzpatrick's,
525 S. Gilbert St. Outdoor Service Area for Fitzpatrick's Alehouse, Inc., dba Fitzpatrick's
525 S. Gilbert St. Class E Liquor License for Hartig Drug Company, dba Hartig Drug
Company #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class B Wine Permit for Hartig Drug Company,
dba Hartig Drug Company #1 O, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class C Beer Permit for Hartig
Drug Company, dba Hartig Drug Company #1 O, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class B Wine
Permit for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery, 401 E. Market St. Class C Beer
Permit for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery, 401 E. Market St. Class C Liquor
License for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Hwy. 6 West. Outdoor Service
Area for GFP, Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Hwy. 6 West. Special Class C Liquor
License for Zio Johno's Inc., dba Zio Johno's Spaghetti House, 953 S. Riverside Dr.
RES. 00-188, Bk. 123, p. 188, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT for Southern Discount Den,
Inc., dba The Den, 207 E. Washington St.
Resolutions, Bk. 123: RES. 00-189, p. 189, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING TWO
MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1519 CENTER STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 00-190, p, 190, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 90 WEST SIDE DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-191, p.
191, ACCEPTING THE WORK OF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK
TENNIS COURTS PROJECTS.
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Correspondence: Mary and David Hacker - underage drinking. Jim Surratt - Heinz
Road railroad crossing. Adam Honeysett - 21 st Century Community Learning Centers
Grants (IA). Daniel Bray - Westside Drive Neighborhood Association. Rose Rennekamp
(ACT): ICAD President. Kent Angerer - Devonian Fossil Gorge. Barbara Curtin (Big
Brothers Big Sisters) - Executive Director. Jennifer Glass (42 signatures) - traffic
calming on East Court Street. John Watson (PCRB) - appreciation. Mark Martin (Library
Board of Directors) - request for joint meeting. Robert Dostal - miscellaneous. Lucille
Gaudet (Westside Drive Neighborhood Association) - appreciation. Allison Cink (Gazette
Communications) - neighborhood block parties request. Residents of Dodge Street Court
- no parking signs. Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Designation of Metered Parallel
Parking Space in the 100 Block of N Madison Street. Installation of Stop Sign at the
Intersection of Pepper Drive and Sandusky Drive. Installation of NQ PARKING HERE TO
CORNER sign at the intersection of Governor Street and Burlington Street. NO PARKING
BETWEEN SIGNS in the 400 Block of Brown 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 and 1100
and 1126 Conkiln Street recommending no further action included in Council packet.)
Council Member Kanner requested staff follow up on the letter from Jim Surratt regarding the
Heinz Road railroad crossing sign; and noting the Library Board discussion of improving service,
branch libraries and extended hours contained in their minutes, urged citizens to contact the
Board with their input. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Tom Simpson, Dodge Street Ct., requested parking be allowed on Dodge Street Ct. PCD
Director Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor urged Mr. Simpson to talk to his neighbors
to gather support for parking on the street and request another survey if enough neighbors are
interested in removing the current "No Parking" policy. Jim Waiters, 1033 E. Washington,
appeared regarding the proposed Highway 6 traffic signal for Pepperwood and Kmart. The City
Mgr. will follow up on questions.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for July 18 on a
resolution approving the annexation of 69.37 acres of property located at the southwest corner
of Lower West Branch Road and Taft Avenue (Windsor Ridge). The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for July 18 on an
ordinance to rezone 30.32 acres from County Suburban Residential (RS) to Low Density Single-
Family Residential (RS-5) and 39.05 acres from County Suburban Residential (RS) to Interim
Development Residential (ID-RS) for property located at the southwest corner of Lower West
Branch Road and Taft Avenue (Windsor Ridge). The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone approximately 190 acres from
Interim Development Residential (ID-RS) to Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-5) (approximately
82.1 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 107.9
acres) located west of Foster Road (Peninsula). PCD Director Franklin present for discussion.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance rezoning
approximately 190 acres from Interim Development Residential (ID-RS) to Sensitive Areas
Overlay (OSA-5) (approximately 82.1 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 107.9 acres) located west of Foster Road be given first vote for
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consideration (Peninsula). 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 Champion, seconded by Pfab, that the 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 be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the 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) be given first vote for consideration (Washington Park Addition, Part 11). Affirmative roll
call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Q'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the 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 be given first vote (North Airport
Commercial Development). Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Zoning
Chapter 14-6D-SG 1 regarding the nonconforming provisions in the Neighborhood Conservation
Residential Zone (RNC-12) be given second vote. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, 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, 1 O-lot, 63-unit residential development with one outlot located south of Village Road and
west of Scott Boulevard be given second vote. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Q'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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 second vote. Affirmative roll call
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, that the ordinance vacating the northernmost
portion of North Jamie Lane, located west of Scott Boulevard be given second vote.
Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to defer indefinitely the ordinance vacating an
undeveloped portion of WooIf Avenue from McLean Street south for a distance of 240 feet.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt ORD. 00-3931, Bk. 43, p.19,
AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 5, BUILDING AND HOUSING, ARTICLE H, SITE PLAN
REVIEW, BY ADOPTING CENTRAL PLANNING DISTRICT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DESIGN STANDARDS. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt QRD. 00-3932, Bk. 43, p. 20,
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. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 00-3933, Bk. 43, p. 21,
AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE O, ENTITLED
"SIGN REGULATIONS," TO ALLOW IDENTIFICATION BANNER SIGNS IN CERTAIN
COMMERCIAL ZONES UNDER SOME CONDITIONS. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-192, Bk. 123, p. 192,
APPROVING AN INVITATION TO SELECTED EASTERN IOWA ARTISTS FOR THE PUBLIC ART
COMPONENT OF THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE TRANSPORTATION CENTER. PCD Director Franklin
present for discussion. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a agreement with Sonjay and Jigna Jani for condominium
Unit 1-B(2) in Tower Place and parking and the disposition of said unit 1-B(2). No one
appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-193, Bk. 123, p. 193,
APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH SON JAY AND JIGNA JANI FOR
CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1-B(2) IN TOWER PLACE AND PARKING AND THE DISPOSITION OF
SAID PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0 call
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-194, Bk. 123, p. 194,
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND THE HOMEBUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF IOWA CITY FOR CONDOMINIUM
UNIT 1-E IN TOWER PLACE AND PARKING AND TO DISPOSE OF UNIT 1-E IN ACCORDANCE
THEREWITH, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 20, 2000. Affirmative roll call
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held 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. Planner Kugler and Historic Preservation
Commission Member Michael Gunn present for discussion.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost
for the Civic Center Re-roof Phase II Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-195, Bk. 123, p. 195,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM QF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CIVIC CENTER RE-ROOF PHASE II 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 unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of 1512 Dickinson Lane. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-196, Bk. 123, p. 196,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1512 DICKINSON
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LANE. 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. 00-197, Bk. 123, p.197,
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1417
FRANKLIN STREET TO THE TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 20, 2000.
Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on resolution authorizing proceedings to take additional action
for the issuance of 912,000,000 general obligation bonds. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-198, Bk., 123, p. 198,
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
912,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on resolution authorizing proceedings to take additional action
for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed 9700,000 general obligation bonds. No one
appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-199, Bk. 123, p. 199,
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION
AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED 9700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative
roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on resolution authorizing proceedings to take additional action
for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed 9330,000 general obligation bonds. No one
appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-200, Bk. 123, p. 200,
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION
AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED 9330,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative
roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on resolution authorizing proceedings to take additional action
for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed 9580,000 general obligation bonds. No one
appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt Res. 00-201, Bk. 123, p. 201,
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION
AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED 9580,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Individual
Council Member expressed views. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on resolution authorizing proceedings to take additional action
for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed 9700,000 general obligation bonds. No one
appeared.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-202, Bk. 123, p. 202,
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION
AND ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED 9700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative
roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, 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,
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Iowa, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call 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 second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Kanner. Nays: Champion. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-203, Bk. 123, p. 203,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS
PROGRAM FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO SAME. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-204, Bk. 123, p. 204,
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY LOT 85, SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, PART 5,
LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1552 DICKENSON LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA TO GREATER IOWA CITY
HOUSING FELLOWSHIP, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 20, 2000. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-205, Bk. 123, p. 205,
APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE TO THE OLD CAPITOL MALL TOWN
CENTER ON CLINTON STREET. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-206, Bk. 123, p. 206,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE POLICE 2ND FLOOR CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT, to Moore Construction Company for 9534,800. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-207, Bk. 123, p. 207,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND DIGITAL TELEPORT INC. TO USE A PORTION OF
CITY STREETS AND PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF A FIBER OPTIC NETWORK. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-208, Bk. 123, p. 208,
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAAF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL NO. 610, TO BE
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2000, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-209, Bk. 123, p. 209,
APPROVING CABLEVISION VII, INC.'S REQUESTED RATE INCREASE AND ESTABLISHING A
MAXIMUM PERMITTED RATE FOR BASIC CABLE SERVICE. Individual Council Members
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expressed their views. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-210, Bk. 123, p. 210,
ON UNCLASSIFIED SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000 FOR THE CITY
MANAGER (9125,008.00), CITY ATTORNEY (984,011.20), AND CITY CLERK (963,003.60).
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to grant a 60-day extension to the Police
Citizens Review Board for the filing of the report with the City Council on complaint #99-10.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Jim Spratt appeared regarding the proposed Highway 6 traffic signal for Pepperwood and
Kmart.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Planning and Zoning Commission - One vacancy
to fill an unexpired term ending May 1, 2001. This appointment will be made July 18. Historic
Preservation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term representing the College
Green Historic District ending March 29, 2003. Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission -
One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2001. Staff recommend indefinite
deferral pending Council discussion. Appointments will be made August 1. Civil Service
Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending April 2, 2001. Appointment will be
made July 18.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced Vacancies: Public Art Advisory Committee -
One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002. Parks and Recreation
Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2001. Appointments
will be made June 20.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to appoint Ann Freeks, 443 S Governor, to
the Historic Preservation Commission fill an unexpired term ending May 29, 2002; appoint
April Gutting, 131 6 Dover Street, to Housing and Community Development Commission to fill
an unexpired term ending September 1, 2001; and appoint to the S.E.A.T.S. Paratransit
Advisory Committee Council Member Q'Donnell for the 1-year appointment and Council
Member Vanderhoef for the 2 year term both terms starting July 1, 2000. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the Deer Committee ad hoc appointments made at Council work
session the previous evening: confirmed Paul Emerson for the hunter position and appointed
Linda Dykstra to the master gardener position for one year.
Council Member O'Donnell reported on his participation in the Mayorathon calling
attention to the need for organ and tissue donations; commended on the dedication of the
Riverside Shakespearean Theater at City Park with Council Member Vanderhoef; and
encouraged all Council Members and the public to attend the ADA parade planned for July 22.
Council Member Vanderhoef reported that the Shakespearean theater performances are
sold out and receiving positive reviews.
Council Member Wilburn acknowledged June as Pride Month and encouraged citizens to
celebrate diversity in our community; congratulated everyone involved in the Arts Fest success
the previous week-end; reminded citizens of Jazz Fest planned July 1-2; and thanked outgoing
Big Brothers and Big Sisters Director Barbara Curtin for her years of service and welcomed new
Director Karla Miller.
Council Member Kanner announced a three day symposium at the University of Iowa
"...Sustaining American Cities" June 15-17; noted a New Jersey Devils fan in the audience
celebrating the Stanley Cup victory.
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Mayor Lehman noted recent requests from Council Members to attend meeting that the
City or Council as a whole had not been invited, and recommended a policy be established that
if the City or a Council persons is invited to attend a function the Mayor would approve the
Council person attending and expenses reimbursed according to the City's current employee
travel policy. However, if no invitation was extended and a Council person wishes to attend,
that Council person is responsible for their own expense and should not use a City vehicle.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 9:00 p.m.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk