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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL
July 18, 2000
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting of 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr. Council minutes
tape recorded on Tapes 00-74, Side 2; 00-77, Both Sides.
Iowa City Kickers President Brent Denise presented the City with a check in the arnount
of $80,000 for the concession stand at the soccer fields, noting the recent contribution
brought the total contribution to ~360,000. The Mayor thanked the organization for their
support.
The Mayor proclaimed Persons with Disabilities Day - July 22, Heather Ritchie, Evert
Connor Center accepted; and Community Development Week - July 17-21, Jayne Moraski,
HCDC Chairperson accepted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for regular meeting of June 20 and spec, ial
meeting of June 29, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Board - April 6.
Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission - June 8.
Allow a second monthly meeting when needed.
Iowa City Human Rights Commission - April 25. Iowa City Human Rights Commission -
May 23
Do not pass a resolution drafted by Students Against Sweatshops (SAS).
Iowa City Telecommunications Commission - May 22
Approve the resolution regarding Rice, Williams report and AT&T's rate increase.
Iowa City Telecommunications Commission - June 12. Parks and Recreation
Commission - June 14. Planning and Zoning Commission - June 15. Planning and
Zoning Commission - July 6.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C
Liquor License for High Energy Food Concepts dba Martini's, 127 E. College St. Outdoor
Service Area for High Energy Food Concepts dba Martini's, 127 E. College St. Class C
Liquor License for The Greenroom, Inc., dba The Greenroom, 509 S. Gilbert St. Class E
Liquor License for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug//2393, 2425 Muscatine
Ave. Class B Wine Permit for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug//2393, -s!425
Muscatine Ave. Class C Beer Permit for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug
//2393, 2425 Muscatine Ave. Class C Liquor License for KLDP, Inc., dba One-Twenty-
Six, 126 E. Washington St.
RES. 00-234, Bk. 124, p. 234, ISSUE DANCING PERMIT for The Greenroorn, Inc.,
dba The Greenroom, 509 S. Gilbert St.
Resolutions, Bk.124: RES. 00-235, p. 235, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF
AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN IOWA CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A
LETTER OF SUPPORT IN ORDER TO FULFILL THE THRESHOLD REQUIREMENTS OF THE
LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT APPLICATION. RES. 00-236, p. 236,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE
OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 38 WEST
SIDE DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-237, p. 237, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
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BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY,
IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1209 HIGHLAND AVENUE, IOVVA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-238, p. 238, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CAPITOL STREET
PARKING RAMP LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. RES. 00-239, p.239,
ACCEPTING THE WORK OF THE OAKLAND CEMETERY PHASE ONE EXPANSION
PROJECT. RES. 00-240 p. 240, ACCEPTING THE WORK OF THE KIWANIS PARK
DEVELOPMENT AND TY'N CAE STORMWATER PROJECT.
Setting Public Hearings. RES. 00-241, p. 241, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON
THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $13,000,000 WATER
REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 00-242, p. 242, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $12,000,000 SEWER REVENUE
BONDS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
THEREOF.
Correspondence: John Boyne (United Action for Youth) - City Plaza. Denny
Donnelly - parking. Steve Hirst (Crisis Center) - Wilburn as new Executive Director'.
Dean Rammelsberg - appreciation for deer management project. Jan Olive Nash -
change Civic Center to Emma J. Harvat Civic Center. Lolly Eggers - renaming the Civic
Center. Mary Schlueter - request for exemption from sign ordinance [staff response
included]. Tom Woodruff (Devonian Fossil Gorge, Inc.) - appreciation for donation.
Tom Saterfiel - sidewalk access. Randy Larson - drinking. Acting JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner: Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME EXCEPT 6 AM TO 1 PM ON
SUNDAYS signs on Governor Street between Bowery Street and Burlington Street.
Installation of speed limit and no parking signs on Court Street. Installation of a
crosswalk in the 300 block of N Madison Street. College Street and Washington Street
traffic calming resurvey.
Distributed at Council's July 11 Work Session with Bar Owners - alcohol (City
Attorney will provide a brief response regarding the probability of implementing each
suggestion in Council's July 20 packet):Donnie Stalkfleet (Sports Column); Ryan Rooney
(Malone's); Dave Moore (Fieldhouse); Kate Newberg; and Erik Fortney (It's Brothers).
Gloria Walsh - Local Fan Club Raising Funds to Save Englert Theater.
Council Member Kanner noted the number of underage arrests at the establishments requesting
renewal of their licenses. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Co,~,ncil
Members present.
Jay Honohan, Senior Center Commission Chairperson, updated Council on activities at
*the Center. Holly Berkowitz appeared regarding preserving Hickory Hill Park. April Dirks, 714
Brown St., encouraged the establishment of a dog park. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
*Pfab, to accept correspondence from April Dirks concerning the establishing of dog parks in
other cities. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for August 1 on a
an ordinance rezoning 20.78 Acres from Interim Development Multi-Family (ID-RM) to Public
(P) for property located west of Gilbert Street south of Napoleon Lane (Public Works Facility).
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for August 1 on a
an ordinance rezoning 35.15 acres from Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-1) to
Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-1) and approving the preliminary sensitive areas development
plan for Walnut Ridge, Part 8-10, a 23-1ot residential subdivision locate on Kennedy Parkway..
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0 all Council Members present.
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BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY,
ACCEPTING THE WORK OF THE OAKLAND CEMETERY PHASE ONE EXPANSION
PROJECT'. RES. 00-240 p. 240, ACCEPTING THE WORK OF THE KIWANIS PARK
DEVELOPMENT AND TY'N CAE STORMWATER PROJECT. /
THE PROPOSI'~,ION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND PROVIDING FOR ~BLICATION OF
NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 00-242, p. 242, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING ON THE
PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $12,000,000 SEWER REVENUE
BONDS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
THEREOF.
Correspondence: John Boyne (United Action for Youth) - City Plaza. Denny
/
Donnelly - parking. Steve Hi~st (Crisis Center) - Wilbu!n as new Executive Director.
Dean Rammelsberg - appreciation for deer manage~nt project. Jan Olive Nash -
change Civic Center to Emma J. Harvat Civic Cent r. Lolly Eggers - renaming the Civic
Center. Mary Schlueter - request for exemption om sign ordinance [staff response
r a in
Engineering Planner: Installation of NO PAR ING ANY TIME EXCEPT 6 AM TO 1 PM ON
t Street
traffic calming resurvey. /
Distributed at Council's July ,~'~ Work SesSion with Bar Owners - alcohol (City
Attorney will provide a brief resp~se regarding the,probability of implementing each
suggestion in Council's July 20~acket):Donnie Stalkf~eet (Sports Column); Ryan Rooney
(Malone's); Dave Moore (FielCuse); Kate Newberg; and Erik Fortney (It's Brothers).
Gloria Walsh - Local F~n Club Raising Funds to Save Englert Theater.
Council Member Kanner noted th~number of underage arrests at the establishments requesting
renewal of their licenses. The M~yor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Jay Honohan, Senior Genter Commission Chairperson, updated Council on activities at
the Center. Holly Berkow~z appeared regarding preserving Hickory Hill,Park. April Dierks, 714
Brown St., encouraged t~ establishment of a dog park. Moved by Vand~hoef, seconded by
Pfab, to accept corres~ndence from April Dierks concerning the establishi~ of dog parks in
other cities. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Coancil Members
present.
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(P) for property located west of Gilbert Street south of Napoleon Lane (Public Works Facility).
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for August 1 on a
an ordinance rezoning 35.15 acres from Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-1)to
Sensitive Areas Overlay (OSA-1) and approving the preliminary sensitive areas development
plan for Walnut Ridge, Part 8-1 O, a 23-1ot residential subdivision locate on Kennedy Parkway..
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0 all Council Members present.
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A public hearing was held 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). No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on a ordinance to conditionally 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). No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 00-3939, Bk. 43 p. 27,
APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-5) PLAN
FOR VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH PART 6, AN 8.69 ACRE, 35-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
WITH ONE OUTLOT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT WINTERGREEN DRIVE, WEST OF SOUTH
JAMIE LANE, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0 all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-243, Bk. 124 p. 243,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH, PART 6, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor'
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 00-3940, Bk. 43 p. 28,
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF
APPROXIMATELY 2.01 ACRES OF PROPERTY 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) (Washington
Park Addition, Part 11 ), be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted,
6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-244, Bk. 124 p. 244,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WASHINGTON PARK ADDITION, PART 11, ICWA
CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-245, Bk. 124 p. 245,
APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WASHINGTON PARK ADDITION, PART 11, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 00-3941, Bk. 43, p. 29,
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 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 O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-246, Bk. 124, p. 246,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART 5, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to defer to August 1, 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
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part of the airport property, west of Riverside Drive (North Airport). The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 00-3942, Bk. 43, p. 30,
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF 19.6
ACRES OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF VILLAGE ROAD AND WEST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD
FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-5) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY (OPDH-5)
TO PERMIT A 1 O-LOT, 63-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH ONE OUTLOT, 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 Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-247, Bk. 124, p. 247,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN XVIII-XX, IOWA CITY, IOWA,.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declarsd the
resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, forwarding a letter to the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors recommending approval of a rezoning of 43.17 acres located
within Fringe Area A on the west side of Prairie du Chien Road at Newport Road from A1 to RS
* Suburban Residential (Westcott Partners). Alisa Meggitt appeared. PCD Director Franklin
present for discussion. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Kanner, to table this item until the letter is
redesigned. The Mayor declared the motion to table defeated, 2/5, with the following division
of voice vote: Ayes: Pfab, Kanner. Nays: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the original motion carried, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to August 1 forwarding a letter
to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending denial of a rezoning of 125.43
acres located within Fringe Area C east of Dane Road and west and south of the Lakeridge
Mobile Home Park from County A1 Rural and RS Suburban Residential to County RMH
Manufactured Housing Residential. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
A public hearing set at this time on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate
of cost for the construction of the 2000 Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation project was not
held. The Mayor stated the project will be bid in February 2001 for construction during the
summer of 2001 and a new public hearing would be set at that time.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-248, Bk. 124, p.248,
ESTABLISHING A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA AND ESTABLISHING THE MEMBERSHIP, TERMS, DUTIES, POWERS, AND
AUTHORITY OF SAID COMMISSION. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Holly
Berkowitz appeared. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Pfab, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Lehman. Nays:
Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-249, Bk. 124, p. 249,
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY AND SETTING DATES OF A CONSULTATION (July 24) AND
A PUBLIC HEARING (August 15) ON A PROPOSED SYCAMORE AND FIRST AVENUE URBAN
RENEWAL PLAN FOR A PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL AREA IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the resolution on an agreement of intent to approve a purchase
agreement with family video for condominium unit 1-D in Tower Place and parking and to
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part of the airport property, west of Riverside Drive (North Airport). The Mayor declared t
motion ca'tried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Move~,,by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 00-3942, Bk. 43, ,
AMENDING Ti~t,5 ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATIO~OF 19.6
HOUSING OVERLAY:~,gPDH-5) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING qy~RLAY (OPDH-5)
TO PERMIT A 10-LOT,~.~3-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH OE OUTLOT, be passed
and adopted. Affirmativ~,[oll call vote unanimous, 7/0 all Council MemGers present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adS~ted.
Moved by Vanderhoeff, seoonded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00:~47, Bk. 124, p. 247,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN XVIli-XX, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanim~s, 7/0, all Council MemberS'present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, second~ by Vanderhoef, for. warding a letter to the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors recomm~qding approval of;'a rezoning of 43.17 acres located
within Fringe Area A on the west side d[ Prairie du Chien Road at Newport Road from A1 to RS
Suburban Residential (Westcott Partners)~.Alioia Meggitt appeared. PCD Director Franklin
present for discussion. Moved by Pfab, seCOnded' by Kanner, to table this item until the letter is
redesigned. The Mayor declared the motion t&.,table defeated, 2/5, with the following division
of voice vote: Ayes: Pfab, Kanner. Nays: C~mpion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. Absent: None. The Mayor declared thex~riginal motion carried, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman;',O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
Nays' Kanner. Absent: None. /
Moved by Vanderhoef, seooaded by O'Donnell,"'{o defer to August 1 forwarding a letter
to the Johnson County Board of ~pervisors recommending denial of a rezoning of 125.43
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acres located within Fringe Area C east of Dane Road ana west and south of the Lakeridge
' ' tial. r ,
A public hearing ~t at this time on plans, speoifioations;~orm of contract, and estimate
of cost for the constr~tion of the 2000 Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation project was not
held. The Mayor sta~ed the project will be bid in February 2001 fok, construction during the
summer of 2001 and a new public hearing would be set at that time,:
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 0Q:248, Bk. 124, p.2,48,
IOWA CITY, IOWA AND I
AUTHORITY OF SAID COMMISSION. Individual Council Members expres~d their views. Holly
Berkowitz appeared. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, withXhe following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Pfab, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner,' ehman. Nays:
Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-249, Bk. 14, p. 249,
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY AND SETTING DATES OF A CONSULTATION ( ly 24) AND
E ~?N
IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. Th~or
declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the resolution on an agreement of intent to approve a purchase
agreement with family video for oondominium unit 1-D in Tower Place and parking and to
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dispose of said property in accordance thereof, and setting a public hearing for August 1, 2000
will not be acted upon as the agreement has been withdrawn.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-250, Bk. 124, p. 250
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING $225,000 IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDING POOL
FUNDS FOR A PROJECT TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME
FAMILIES. The following individuals appeared: Jeanne Kelsey, MetroPlains Development; Jayne
Moraski, HCDC Chairperson; Charles Eastham, Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship; Mary
Ann Dennis, Greater Iowa City Fellowship. Community Development Coordinator Nasby present
for discussion. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to defer the resolution to August 1,
2000. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion to
defer defeated, 1/6, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef. Nays:
Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Wilburn, Champion, Kanner,
Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-251, Bk. 124, p. 251
SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO FULFILL THE
THRESHOLD REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT APPLICATION.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent:
None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-252, Bk. 124, p. 252
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND PATHNET TO USE A PORTION OF CITY STREFTS
RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A FIBER
OPTIC NETWORK. 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. 00-253, Bk. 124, p. 253,
TEMPORARILY CLOSING A PORTION OF MADISON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. City
Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-254, Bk. 124, p. 254
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF-'
IOWA FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF IOWA AVENUE
IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-255, Bk. 124, p. 255,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ACT ON THE CITY'S
BEHALF IN EXECUTING AGREEMENTS FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Q'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-256, Bk. 124, p. 256,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USEE OF
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MERCY IOWA CITY.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
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Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-257, Bk. 124, p. 257,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 'THE
MORMON TREK IMPROVEMENTS - MELROSE AVENUE TO THE IOWA INTERSTATE
RAILROAD PROJECT. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll vote: Ayes: Wilburn, Champion,
Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-258, Bk. 124, p. 258,
APPROVING THE EXTERIOR DESIGN AND AWNING TO THE WHITEWAY 2000 APARTIVIENT
BUILDING AT 212 SOUTH CLINTON STREET. 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. 00-259, Bk. 124, p. 259,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CIVIC CENTER RE-ROOF PHASE II PROJECT. City Engr. Fosse
present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-260, Bk. 124, p. 260,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY DIVISION OF TFIE
HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declar~;d the
resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-261, Bk. 124, p. 261,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLAN BY DELETING ONE CITY
ARCHITECT/ENERGY COORDINATOR POSITION AND ADDING ONE ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES/ENERGY COORDINATOR POSITION. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-262, Bk. 124, p. 262,
RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION (Winebrenner Ford for $120,000).
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Housing and Community Development
Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms ending September 1, 2003;
Police Citizens Review Board - Two vacancies to fill four-year terms ending September 1,
2004. These appointments will be made September 5.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Historic Preservation Commission
- One vacancy to fill an unexpired term representing the College Green Historic District ending
March 29, 2003;. Public Art Advisory Committee - One vacancy to fill an unexpired terrn
ending January 1, 2002. Appointments will be made August 1.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to appoint Norm Osland, 201 N First
Avenue, to the Planning and Zoning Commission for an unexpired term ending May 1, 2(:)01;
and to readvertise one appointment to the Civil Service Commission ending April 2, 2001. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Kanner noted the recent death of Else Chaney; referenced the letter
from United Action for Youth on their outreach program, thanked them for the job they are
doing, and requested further information on the success of the program especially in the
downtown Ped Mall; acknowledged the City Mgr. memo stating there was no need for a
committee or commission dealing with disability and/or accessibility issues at this time, but
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July 18, 2000
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encouraged Council seeking advice for those involved in the issues; and reminded citizens of
activities surrounding Disabilities Awareness Day, Saturday, July 22.
Council Member Vanderhoef stated she had received an e-mail from the Iowa City
Science Center announcing that the Great Mammoth Exhibit had been extended until the middle
of November.
Council Member O'Donnell reminded citizens of the ADA parade at 10:00 AM on
Saturday, July 22; and noted the different interpretations of an item earlier in the evening and
encouraged efforts to make the matter clearer.
Council Member Champion noted the increased police presence in the downtown Ped
Mall.
Council Member Pfab applauded the efforts of City staff in developing a website; noted a
number of calls regarding youngsters disrupting the neighbors in the Wetherby Park
neighborhood.
City Atty. Dilkes reported she would be providing a brief response to suggestions made
to address liquor issues in next week's packet.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 9:40 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members ~j,/,,~. ~~
present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
n K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/20/00
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn.
The Mayor proclaimed June as Pride Month. Joe Wilson and Dawn Kirschmann
accepted.
The Mayor welcomed visitors from Russia participating in the Russian Leadership
Program. Tom Baldridge appeared.
The Mayor encouraged citizens who have not been counted in Census 2000 to call 888-
325-7723 or 319-221-1766 to participate.
Moved and seconded, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meetings of June 12, as
published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Airport Commission - May 11.
Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee - June 1.
Approve an invitation to selected eastern Iowa artists to work with the project
architect to develop and execute a public art component in the Near Southside
Transportation Center.
Committee does not perceive a need for a special committee to advise the PAAC
on disability issues relative to public art.
Parks and Recreation Commission - May 10. Planning and Zoning Commission - June 1
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C
Liquor License for Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 West.
Class C Liquor License for Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market St. Class C Liquor
License for American Legion Roy U Chopek Post 17, 3016 Muscatine Ave. Class C Beer
Permit Gasby's East, 2303 Muscatine Ave. Class C Liquor License for Memories, 928
Maiden Lane. Class C Liquor License for Caf~ Bella, 325 E. Washington St. Outdoor
Service Area for Caf~ Bella, 325 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Mill
Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St. Class C Liquor License for Vito's, 118 E. College St.
RES. 00-211, ISSUE DANCING PERMITS Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City Aerie
#695, 225 Hwy 1 W.; Memories, 928 Maiden Lane; and Mill Restaurant, 120 E.
Burlington St.
RES. 00-212, to ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $10,158,272.51 for the period
of May 1 through May 31, 2000, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit.
Resolutions. RES. 00-213, ACCEPTING THE WORK OF THE WETHERBY PARK
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. RES. 00-214, ACCEPTING THE WORK OF THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE IN CITY PARK. RES.O0-215,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, AND MIKE & MARTY ENTERPRISES FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~. RES. 00-
216, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST UTILITY
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RELOCATION AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND VARIOUS
UTILITY COMPANIES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
OVERPASS PROJECT [STP-U-3715(14)- -70-52].
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 00-21 7, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for July 18
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000 CONCRETE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Maryann Dennis (Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship) -
Community Land Trust Program. Elijah McNeish - deer. Craig Willis (Hospice) -
appreciation.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Jerry Hansen, 1237 Burns Ave., chairperson of the Wetherby Friends and Neighbors,
updated Council on the opening events planned for Wetherby Park; and asked Council support
for the purchase of the Colonial Park office building site, recently destroyed by fire, as a new
neighborhood center. Mark Paca, Advanced Drainage Systems, presented information and
requested the acceptance and allowance of dual storm sewer HDPE pipe in Iowa City. The
City Engr. will prepare a response.
Moved and seconded that the 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, be given second vote for consideration 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 second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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 seconded
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 second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 00-3934, AMENDING ZONING CHAPTER 14-6D-5G1
REGARDING THE NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION
RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RNC-12), be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to defer to July 18, an ordinance changing the zoning designation
from low density single family residential (RS-5) and planned development housing overlay
(OPDH-5) to planned development housing overlay (OPDH-5) and approving a preliminary
planned development housing overlay plan for Village Green Parts 18-20, a 19.6~acre, 10-lot,
63-unit residential development with one outlot located south of Village Road and west of
Scott Boulevard. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to July 18, an ordinance amending the planned
development housing overlay (OPDH-5) plan, and approving a preliminary planned development
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June 20, 2000
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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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 00-3935, VACATING THE NORTHERNMOST PORTION
OF NORTH JAMIE LANE, LOCATED WEST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to defer to June 29, a resolution approving an extraterritorial final
plat of Woodland Ridge Part 3, a 7-lot residential subdivision with one outlot located at the
east terminus of Meadow View Lane SW. The Mayor declared the motion carried
Moved and seconded to defer to June 29, a resolution approving the peninsula
neighborhood development agreement between the City of Iowa City and Terry U Stamper
Holdings, L.L.C. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 00-218, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY2001 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE
WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS.
Moved and seconded by to adopt RES. 00-219, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM FOR TOWER PLACE
AND PARKING.
A public hearing was held on a resolution for 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-220, APPROVING 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. Moved and seconded to defer to June 29. The Mayor
declared the motion to defer defeated.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of a single family home located at 1417
Franklin Street to the tenant.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-221, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1417 FRANKLIN STREET TO THE TENANT.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of lot 85, South Pointe Addition, Part V,
locally know as 1552 Dickinson Lane, Iowa City, Iowa to greater Iowa City Housing
Fellowship,
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-222, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF LOT 85,
SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, PART V, LOCALLY KNOW AS 1552 DICKINSON LANE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA TO GREATER IOWA CITY HOUSING FELLOWSHIP.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-223, ADOPTING REVISED PROCEDURES AND
DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR REVIEW OF PROJECTS IN HISTORIC AND CONSERVATION
DISTRICTS AND FOR HISTORIC LANDMARKS.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 00-3936, 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 passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 00-3937, AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FINANCES,
TAXATION AND FEES" CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS,
FINES, AND PENALATIES" OF THE CITY CODE, TO INCREASE WATER SERVICE CHARGES
AND FEES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-224, DIRECTING SALE OF $14,310,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
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June 20, 2000
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-225, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR AID-TO-AGENCY
FUNDING BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME: BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS
($41,01 1 ); CRISIS CENTER ($40,600); DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM
($54,256); EMERGENCY HOUSING PROJECT ($10,000); FREE MEDICAL CLINIC ($6,284);
HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM ($8,635); IOWA CENTER FOR AIDS
RESOURCES AND EDUCATION ($11,000); MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
($43,483); NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY ($62,856); RAPE VICTIM
ADVOCACY PROGRAM ($14,850); AMERICAN RED CROSS ($5,500); AND UNITED ACTION
FOR YOUTH ($52,025).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-226, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR FEDERAL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE SAME: ELDERLY SERVICES ($62,063); MID-EASTERN COUNCIL ON CHEMICAL
ABUSE ($29,962); AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH ($12,975).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-227, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WEST SIDE TRUNK SEWER PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-228, TEMPORARILY CLOSING A PORTION OF
GRAND AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-229, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF LOT 38,
FIRST AND ROCHESTER ADDITION, PART I.
Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared regarding budget issues and preserving
Iowa City as an historic gem.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced Vacancies: Planning and Zoning Commission
- One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending May 1, 2001: Civil Service Commission - One
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending April 2, 2001. Appointments 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
recommends indefinite deferral pending Council discussion. Appointments will be made August
1.
Moved and to appoint Karen Michaeli, 716 N. Van Buren St., to the Public Art Advisory
Committee.
Moved and seconded to appoint Carol Casey, 12 Sutherland Place, to the Parks and
Recreation Commission for an unexpired term ending January 1, 2001.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:23 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's office at 356-5043.
The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is 8
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/29/00
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).
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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Chain-
pion and Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations 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/199-08
Correspondence: Paul Broderick regarding intersection of Burlington &
Madison Streets.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
RES. 00-230, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 00-3938, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAP-
TER BY CHANGING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 190
ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS) TQ
SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (OSA-5; 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 ROAD, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-231, APPROVING THE PENINSULA
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND TERRY U STAMPER HOLDINGS, L.UC.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-232, APPROVING THE EXTRATER-
RITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF WOODLAND RIDGE, PART THREE, JOHNSON COUNTY,
IOWA.
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June 29, 2000
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Moved and seconded to accept the form of tax exemption certificate pertaining
to the 91 4,310,000 general obligation bonds. The Mayor declared the motion car-
ried.
Moved and seconded to accept the form of continuing disclosure certificate
pertaining to the 914,310,000 general obligation bonds. The Mayor declared the mo-
tion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-233, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF 914,310,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND LEVY-
ING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Public Art Advisory Committee - One
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2001. This appointment will be
made August 1.
Moved and seconded to adjourn at 8:55 A.M. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
S/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
S/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk~.~.) ,~. ,._~,j~
Submitted for public~- 7/6/00
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 20, 2000
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Karr, Franklin, O'Malley, Scott, Helling, Dilkes,.
Grosvenor. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 00-70, Side 2; 00-73, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed June as Pride Month. Joe Wilson and Dawn Kirschmann
accepted.
The Mayor welcomed visitors from Russia participating in the Russian Leadership
Program. Tom Baldridge appeared.
The Mayor encouraged citizens who have not been counted in Census 2000 to call 888-
325-7723 or 319-221-1766 to participate.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meetings of June 12, as
published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Airport Commission - May 11.
Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee - June 1.
Approve an invitation to selected eastern Iowa artists to work with the project
architect to develop and execute a public art component in the Near Southside
Transportation Center.
Committee does not perceive a need for a special committee to advise the PAAC
on disability issues relative to public art.
Parks and Recreation Commission - May 10. Planning and Zoning Commission - June 1
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C
Liquor License for Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City Aerie #695 dba Fraternal Order of
Eagles Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy 1 West. Class C Liquor License for David U
Alberhasky dba Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market St. Class C Liquor License for
American Legion Roy L. Chopek Post 17 dba American Legion Roy L. Chopek Post 17,
3016 Muscatine Ave. Class C Beer Permit for FAP Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's East,
2303 Muscatine Ave. Class C Liquor License for New Walt's Ltd., dba Memories, 928
Maiden Lane. Class C Liquor License for Caf6 Bella L.C., dba Caf~ Bella, 325 E.
Washington St. Outdoor Service Area for Caf~ Bella UC., dba Caf~ Bella, 325 E.
Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Keith W. Dempster dba Mill Restaurant, 120
E. Burlington St. Class C Liquor License for Vito's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Vito's, 118 E.
College St.
RES. 00-211, Bk. 123, p. 211, ISSUE DANCING PERMITS to Fraternal Order of
Eagles Iowa City Aerie #695 dba Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City Aerie #695, 225
Hwy 1 W.; New Walt's, Ltd., dba Memories, 928 Maiden Lane; and Keith W. Dempster
dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St.
RES. 00-212, Bk. 123, p. 212, to ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $10, 158,272.51 for the period
of May 1 through May 31, 2000, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to
audit.
Resolutions. Bk. 123: RES. 00-213, p. 213, ACCEPTING THE WORK OF THE
WETHERBY PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. RES. 00-214, p. 214, ACCEPTING THE
WORK OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE IN CITY PARK.
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RES.O0-215, p. 215 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, AND MIKE & MARTY ENTERPRISES FOR A
SIDEWALK CAFI~. RES. 00-216, p. 216, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST UTILITY RELOCATION AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND VARIOUS UTILITY COMPANIES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE HIGHWAY 6 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVERPASS PROJECT [STP-U-3715(14)- -70-
52].
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 00-217, Bk. 123, p. 217, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for July 18 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000 CONCRETE PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Maryann Dennis (Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship) -
Community Land Trust Program. Elijah McNeish - deer. Craig Willis (Hospice) -
appreciation,
In response to Council Member Wilburn, the City Mgr. stated the ribbon cutting for the
Wetherby Park redevelopment project will likely be in July. The Mayor noted the item setting
public hearing on the North Dubuque Street median improvements project had been deleted.
Council Member Kanner requested the Council minutes of June 12th be amended to reflect he
was present but tardy. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Jerry Hansen, 1237 Burns Ave., chairperson of the Wetherby Friends and Neighbors,
updated Council on the opening events planned for Wetherby Park; and asked Council support
for the purchase of the Colonial Park office building site, recently destroyed by fire, as a new
neighborhood center. Mark Paca, Advanced Drainage Systems, presented information and
requested the acceptance and allowance of dual storm sewer HDPE pipe in Iowa City. The
City Engr. will prepare a response.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the 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, 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 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 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 Wilburn, that the ordinance to rezone approximately
2.01 acres located north of Washington Street and east of Green Mountain Drive (Washington
Park Addition, Part 11) from Planned Development Housing Overlay (OPDH-8) to Low Density
Single-Family Residential (RS-5), be given seconded vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, 'that the ordinance to rezone 54 acres from
Public/Intensive Commercial (P/CI) to Sensitive Areas Overlay - Public (OSA-P) and for
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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 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 ORD. 00-3934, Bk.43 p. 22, AMENDING
ZONING CHAPTER 14-6D-5G1 REGARDING THE NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS IN THE
NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RNC-12), be passed and adopted.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to July 18, an ordinance
changing the zoning designation from low density single family residential (RS-5) and planned
development housing overlay (OPDH-5) to planned development housing overlay. (OPDH-5) and
approving a preliminary planned development housing overlay plan for Village Green Parts 18-
20, a 19.6-acre, 10-lot, 63-unit residential development with one outlot located south of
Village Road and west of Scott Boulevard. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to defer to July 18, an ordinance
amending the planned development housing overlay (OPDH-5) plan, and approving a preliminary
planned development housing overlay plan for Village Green South Part 5, a resubdivision of a
portion of Village Green South part 3a, a 12-lot, 3.33-acre residential development located at
Wintergreen Drive west of Scott Boulevard. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, that ORD. 00-3935, Bk. 43 p. 23, VACATING
THE NORTHERNMOST PORTION OF NORTH JAMIE LANE, LOCATED WEST OF SCOTT
BOULEVARD, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to June 29, a resolution
approving an extraterritorial final plat of Woodland Ridge Part 3, a 7-lot residential subdivision
with one outlot located at the east terminus of Meadow View Lane SW. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to June 29, a resolution
approving the peninsula neighborhood development agreement between the City of Iowa City
and Terry L. Stamper Holdings, L.L.C. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-218, Bk. 123, p. 218,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY2001
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS. 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 Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-219, Bk. 123, p.219,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE DECLARATION OF
CONDOMINIUM FOR TOWER PLACE AND PARKING. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. 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 for 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. No one appeared.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-220, Bk. 123, p. 220,
APPROVING 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 oE IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. City Atty. Dilkes stated the price was
arrived at utilizing the listing agreement with Lepic-Kroeger. Council Members request
information on the pricing. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Kanner, to defer to June 29. The
Mayor declared the motion to defer defeated, 2/5, with the following division of voice vote:
Ayes: Kanner, Pfab. Nays: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, O'Donnell, Lehman. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Lehman. Nays: Pfab.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of a single family home located at 1417
Franklin Street to the tenant. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-221, Bk. 123, p. 221,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1417 FRANKLIN
STREET TO THE TENANT. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of lot 85, South Pointe Addition, Part V,
locally know as 1552 Dickinson Lane, iowa City, Iowa to greater Iowa City Housing
Fellowship. No one appeared.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-222, Bk. 123, p. 222,
AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF LOT 85, SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, PART V, LOCALLY
KNOW AS 1552 DICKINSON LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA TO GREATER IOWA CITY HOUSING
FELLOWSHIP. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-223, Bk. 123, p. 223,
ADOPTING REVISED PROCEDURES AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR REVIEW OF PROJECTS IN
HISTORIC AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS AND FOR HISTORIC LANDMARKS. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 00-3936, Bk. 43, p. 24,
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 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, that ORD. 00-3937, Bk. 43, p. 25,
AMENDING TITLE 3, "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION AND FEES" CHAPTER 4, "SCHEDULE OF
FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES, AND PENALATIES" OF THE CITY CODE, TO
INCREASE WATER SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, be passed and
adopted. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef
Wilburn, Kanner Lehman. Nays: Champion. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-224, Bk. 123 p. 224,
DIRECTING SALE OF 814,310,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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June 20, 2000
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Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-225, Bk. 123 p. 225,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE
FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR AID-TO-AGENCY FUNDING BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
SAME: BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS ($41,011 ); CRISIS CENTER ($40,600); DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM ($54,256); EMERGENCY HOUSING PROJECT
($10,000); FREE MEDICAL CLINIC ($6,284); HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION
PROGRAM ($8,635); IOWA CENTER FOR AIDS RESOURCES AND EDUCATION ($11,000);
MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ($43,483); NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF
JOHNSON COUNTY ($62,856); RAPE VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM ($14,850); AMERICAN
RED CROSS ($5,500); AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH ($52,025). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-226, Bk. 123 p. 226,
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE
FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
FUNDING BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME: ELDERLY SERVICES ($62,063);
MID-EASTERN COUNCIL ON CHEMICAL ABUSE ($29,962); AND UNITED ACTION FOR
YOUTH ($12,975). 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. 00-227, Bk. 123 p. 227,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WEST SIDE TRUNK SEWER
PROJECT. 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. 00-228, Bk. 123 p. 228,
TEMPORARILY CLOSING A PORTION OF GRAND AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-229, Bk. 123 p. 229,
AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF LOT 38, FIRST AND ROCHESTER ADDITION, PART I.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Pfab
Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared regarding budget issues and preserving
Iowa City as an historic gem.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced Vacancies: Planning and Zoning Commission
- One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending May 1, 2001: Civil Service Commission - One
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending April 2, 2001. Appointments 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
recommends indefinite deferral pending Council discussion. Appointments will be made August
1.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to appoint Karen Michaeli, 716 N. Van Buren
St., to the Public Art Advisory Committee for an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to appoint Carol Casey, 12 Sutherland Place,
to the Parks and Recreation Commission for an unexpired term ending January 1, 2001
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June 20, 2000
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Council Member Vanderhoef noted the recent distribution of new State of Iowa
Transportation maps for bicyclists and encouraged people to travel Iowa this summer.
Council Member Wilburn referenced the memo in the Council information packet on a
Council subcommittee meeting with University of Iowa Student Government and stated their
President would be getting back to Council in the fall on a possible joint meeting of the two
bodies.
Council Member Kanner reported that Council was informed at the work session that the
transit interchange proposed at the Old Capitol Center downtown is moving along and
hopefully the deal signed in the near future; called attention to the need for sidewalks along
Highway 1 west of Riverside Drive and asked citizens to contact Council Members with input;
announced a Johnson County Fire and Emergency Respon.se Services meeting in Council
Chambers on June 21; stated his preference for creative solutions and working with other
groups to solve the problems in the Ped. Mall rather than increased police presence that was
discussed at Council's work session.
Mayor Lehman acknowledged the Great Antique Race sponsored by the History Channel
that went through Iowa City on Saturday, and the efforts of MC Rex Brandstatter; and shared
his disappointment at a recent editorial in the Press Citizen concerning compensation packages
for the City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Manager.
Council Member Pfab noted the presence of security cameras in most City buildings and
encouraged their use in the Ped. Mall.
The City Manager responded to a recent Press Citizen editorial concerning compensation
for the City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Manager.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 8:23 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/29/00
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).
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. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Cham-
pion and Wilburn absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations 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, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 00-3938, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAP-
TER BY CHANGING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 190
ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS) TO
SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (OSA-5; 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 ROAD, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-231, APPROVING THE PENINSULA
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND TERRY L. STAMPER HOLDINGS, UL.C.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-232, APPROVING THE EXTRATER-
RITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF WOODLAND RIDGE, PART THREE, JOHNSON COUNTY,
IOWA.
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June 29, 2000
Page 2
Moved and seconded to accept the form of tax exemption certificate pertaining
to the 91 4,310,000 general obligation bonds. The Mayor declared the motion car-
ried.
Moved and seconded to accept the form of continuing disclosure certificate
pertaining to the 914,310,000 general obligation bonds. The Mayor declared the mo-
tion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-233, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ~ 14,310,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND LEVY-
ING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Public Art Advisory Committee - One
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2001. This appointment will be
made August 1.
Moved and seconded to adjourn at 8:55 A.M. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
S/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
S/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication - 7/6/00
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
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: Atkins, 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 too-
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 (OSA-5; 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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June 29,2000
Page 2
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, L.L.C. Individual Council Members expressed their views. PCD Director
Franklin, City Arty. 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 ~ 14,310,000 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 $14,310,000 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 914,310,000
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
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk