HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-08-29 Council MinutesSubject 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
AUGUST 29, 2000
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab (arrived
8:05, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Schmadeke,
Spitz, O'Neil, Fowler, Logsden. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 00-83, Side 2.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for regular meeting of August 15, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Airport Commission -July 20
Iowa City Board of Appeals - July 10
Do not form an advisory committee for people with disabilities.
Iowa City Civil Service Commission - August 9
Accept the certified list for the position of Firefighter.
Iowa City Human Rights Commission - July 25. Iowa City Public Library - July 27.
Planning and Zoning Commission - August 3. Senior Center Commission - July 18.
Correspondence: Bettina Bourjaily (on behalf of eight neighbors) - 300 McLean
Street. Carol Fethke - Lexington Avenue. Bruce Knutson - underage drinking. Tom
Slockett - First Avenue ballot language [Mayor response included in Council packet].
Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of a NO OUTLET Sign on Green
Mountain Drive North of the Intersection with Columbia Drive.
Permit Motions as recommended by the City Clerk: Special Class C Liquor License
for Cottage of Iowa City, Inc., 14 S. Linn St.
In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Mgr. stated he would report back on
recruitment efforts and numbers related to firefighter testing of women and minorities.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the First Avenue Water Main 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. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-299, Bk. 124, p. 299,
APPRQVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE WATER MAIN PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the North Airport Development 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. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-300, Bk. 124, p.300,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
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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.
Airport Commission Chair Rick Mascari appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The City Mgr. reported that an agreement with the Airport concerning repayment of the
loan will have to approved by Council, and he would provide information on City funds invested
at the airport to date. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the Washington Street Transit Interchange 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. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-301, Bk. 124, p. 301,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET TRANSIT INTERCHANGE 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. Parking & Transit Director Fowler 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. 00-302, Bk. 124, I::). 302,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND MIKE AND MARTY ENTERPRISES FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~ (Quinton's).
Council Member Wilburn noted a nine foot clear walkway. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted that a new item #8 had been added and he would consider that prior
to announcement of vacancies. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt: RES.
00-303, Bk. 124, p. 303, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORALVILLE AND THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY REGARDING RECONSTRUCTION OF FIRST AVENUE FROM THE CLEAR CREEK
BRIDGE TO IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD VIADUCT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted previously-announced vacancies: Solid Waste Advisory Commission -
Two vacancies to fill three-Vear terms ending October 1,200:~, two vacancies to fill two-year
terms ending October 1, 2002; and three vacancies to fill one-year terms ending October' 1,
2001. (No members currently serve as this is a new Committee.) 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. Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending April 2,
2001. Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term representing
the College Green Historic District ending March 29, 2003. Appointments will be made
September 12. Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 1,
2004. Appointment will be made September 19. Animal Control Advisory Board - One
vacancy to fill an unexpired term in addition to a three-year term ending April 5, 2004.
Appointment will be made October 3.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adjourn 8.'18 a.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
aa~r"n K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/15/00
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn.
The Mayor proclaimed: Coldren Retirement Residence Week - August 14-20; Emma J.
Harvat Day - August 26. Margaret Wieting, Johnson County Historical Society and Mary
Bennett, State Historical Society accepted.
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 regular meeting of August 1, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission
- July 13
Designate the property located at 13 S Linn Street.
Iowa City Human Rights Commission - June 27. Iowa City Public Art Advisory
Committee - June 29. Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee - July 11. Planning and
Zoning Commission - July 6.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C
Liquor License for Plamor Bowling, Inc., 1555 S. First Ave. Class B Liquor License for
Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. Outdoor Service Area for Sheraton Iowa City,
210 S. Dubuque St. Class C Beer Permit for Russ' AMOCO Service, 305 N. Gilbert St.
Class C Beer Permit for Big KMART//4315, 901 Hollywood Blvd. Class B Wine Permit
for Big KMART//4315, 901 Hollywood Blvd. Class E Liquor License for Drugtown, 310
N. First Ave. Class B Wine Permit for Drugtown, 310 N. First Ave. Class C Beer Permit
for Drugtown, 310 N. First Ave. Class C Liquor License for George's, 312 E. Market St.
Class C Beer Permit for A & J Mini Mart, Inc., 2153 ACT Circle. Class E Liquor License
for Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St. Class B Wine Permit for Aajaxxx Liquor Store,
107 S. Linn St. Class C Beer Permit for Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St. Class B
Wine Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative, 22 S. Van Buren St. Class C Beer Permit for
New Pioneer Cooperative, 22 S. Van Buren St. Class C Liquor License for Atlas World
Grill, 127 Iowa Avenue. RES. 00-276, ISSUE DANCE PERMIT for Sheraton Iowa City,
210 S. Dubuque St.
Resolutions: RES. 00-277, APPROVING AN AMENDED AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR THE IOWA AVENUE LITERARY WALK
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
SAME. RES. 00-278, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TQ SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1607 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-279,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ASSOCIATES
FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY, INC., FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1504 RIDGE
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-280, 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 400 NORTH CLINTON STREET, IOWA
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CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-281, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING FOUR MORTGAGES FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1907 G STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-282,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE
BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1209
HIGHLAND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-283, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION - PART SIX, AND DECLARING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 00-284,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN,
AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES FIRST
ADDITION, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS
AND USE. RES. 00-285, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. RES. 00-286, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
RIVERSIDE DRIVE/ARTS CAMPUS STORM SEWER PROJECT - PHASE I. RES. 00-287,
AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO FILE AN
APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) GRANT TO OBTAIN
FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREPARING A NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION FOR
THE PROPOSED LONGFELLOW HISTORIC DISTRICT. RES. 00-288, ON DEVELOPMENT
FOR RECREATION, authorizing the Mayor to sign a grant application to be submitted to
the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 00-289, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET TRANSIT INTERCHANGE PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 00-
290, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST
AVENUE WATER MAIN PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE
FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 00-291, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Motions: Setting a public discussion for September 12 on a resolution approving
the Winter 2000/2001 Deer Management Plan. Setting a public hearing for September
12 regarding the amended FY01 Annual Action Plan, including the FY01 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (Home)
Budget, for Iowa City.
Correspondence: Mark Martin (Library Board of Trustees) - follow-up on Joint
Meeting. Coldren Retirement Residence Board of Trustees - invitation. Keri Althoft
(AT&T) - proclamation. Karen Kubby - Emma J. Harvat. Martha Yoak - Emma Harvat.
Harriet Gooding and Ethel Madison (Evert Conner Center) - appreciation. Rick Mascari
(Airport Commission) - invitation. Hillary Sale - traffic circles. Dave Moore (The
Fieldhouse) - alcohol issues. Karen Schuette and Mary Knudson-Dion - West Benton
Street. Robert Burns (Lexington Place Limited Partnership) - Lexington Place. Acting
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JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of DEAF CHILD AREA signs on the 3100
block of E Washington Street. Installation of stop signs at the intersection of Wellington
Drive and Village Road and the intersection of Chamberlain Drive and Wellington Drive,
Installation of a handicapped-only, on-street parking space in the 200 block of E
Washington Street. Installation of two handicapped-only on-street parking spaces on
North Clinton Street. Installation of a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign near the
intersection of Dewey Street and North Summit Street. Civil Service Commission -
Certified eligible firefighter list. Michael Valde - South Plant Violations. Tom Slockett -
First Avenue Extension.
The Mayor noted a special Council meeting set for 8:00 AM on August 29 for three public
hearings noted on the Consent Calendar. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Jay Honohan, Senior Center Commission Chair, reported on the accreditation committee
progress, approval of the annual report, and distributed copies of a preliminary skywalk design
that would reduce costs by elimination of an elevator. Jim Waiters, 1033 E. Washington St.,
raised concerns regarding maintenance costs of the North Dubuque entrance to the City
designs that were discussed at Monday's work session, and noted other City entrances that
were designed as "low maintenance" also and were in need of attention.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for September 12 on an ordinance
conditionally amending the approved sensitive areas development plan for Lot 52 of Walden
Hills, a 4.89 acre property located on the west side of Shannon Drive, south of Willow Creek.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for September 12 on an ordinance
designating the property located at 13 S. Linn Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the 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 be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the 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 located on Kennedy Parkway be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that the 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 be
given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 00-3943, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
DESIGNATION AND USE REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 57 ACRES OF LAND FROM
PUBLIC/INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (P/CI) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY - PUBLIC (OSA-P)
AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE NORTH PART OF THE AIRPORT, WEST OF RIVERSIDE DRIVE be passed
and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-292, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to defer to September 12 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
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from County A1 Rural and RS Suburban Residential to County RMH Manufactured Housing
Residential. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-293, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF GALWAY
HILLS, PART SIX, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
A public hearing was held for plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the 2000 Pavement Marking Project, establishing amount of bid
security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and
fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 00-294, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000
PAVEMENT MARKING 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.
A public hearing was held for an area of the city to be an economic development area,
and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development or a combination
thereof, of such area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the
residents of the city; designating such area as appropriate for an Urban Renewal Project; and
adopting the Sycamore and First Avenue Urban Renewal Plan therefor. The Mayor noted the
change to page 8 of the plan as follows: "Proposed Amount of Indebtedness: Through the
actions of this urban renewal plan, the City of Iowa City proposes to potentially incur
indebtedness for public infrastructure improvements, private site improvements, and financial
incentives to qualifying businesses. Given the uncertainty of the needs of future business
development projects within the Urban Renewal Area, the proposed amount of indebtedness is
difficult to determine at this time. The proposed amount of indebtedness to be incurred under
this Urban Renewal Plan, including loans, advances, indebtedness, or bonds which qualify
could equal approximately 93.5 million over the 20 year period of the Urban Renewal Plan."
Atty. Kirsten Frey, representing MGD L.C., recent purchasers of Sycamore Mall, appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-295, DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE CITY TO
BE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA, AND THAT THE REHABILITATION,
CONSERVATION, REDEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, OF
SUCH AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR
WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS QF THE CITY; DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS APPROPRIATE
FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT; AND ADOPTING THE SYCAMORE AND FIRST AVENUE
URRAN RENEWAL PLAN TFIEREFOR, as amended.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and
collected each year on all property located within the Sycamore and First Avenue Urban
Renewal Project area, in the City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, State of Iowa, by and for
the benefit of the state of Iowa, City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa City Community
School District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and
interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be
issued, incurred by said city in connection with said urban renewal redevelopment project be
given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that a motion setting a public hearing for September 12 on an
agreement for private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and MGD UC. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-296, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SHOEMAKER & HAALAND PROFESSIONAL
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ENGINEERS OF CORALVILLE, IOWA, TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES
FOR THE DESIGN OF THE CAPTAIN IRISH PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-297, APPROVING THE AMENDED FINAL PLAT
FOR COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, FIRST ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-298, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF EXTERIOR
SIGNAGE AT 13 SOUTH LINN STREET.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term ending March 1, 2004. Appointment will be made September 19. Animal
Control Advisory Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term in addition to a three-year term
ending April 5, 2004. Appointment will be made October 3.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Solid Waste Advisory
Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending October 1, 2003, two vacancies
to fill two-year terms ending October 1, 2002; and three vacancies to fill one-year terms
ending October 1, 2001. 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. Civil Service Commission - One
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending April 2, 2001. Historic Preservation Commission -
One vacancy to fill an unexpired term representing the College Green Historic District ending
March 29, 2003. Appointments will be made September 12.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Subm~ed ~or publication - 8/22/00
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office, 356-5043.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 15, 2000
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Holecek, Franklin, Schoon, Karr Schmadeke. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 00-82, Both Sides; Tape 00-83, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed: Coldren Retirement Residence Week - August 14-20; Emma J.
Harvat Day - August 26. Margaret Wieting, Johnson County Historical Society and Mary
Bennett, State Historical Society accepted.
Council wished Council Member Champion a Happy Birthday.
Moved by O'Donnell, 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 the regular meeting of August 1, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission
- July 13
Designate the property located at 13 S Linn Street.
Iowa City Human Rights Commission - June 27. Iowa City Public Art Advisory
Committee - June 29. Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee - July 11. Planning and
Zoning Commission - July 6.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C
Liquor License for Plamor Bowling, Inc., dba Plamor Bowling, Inc., 1555 S. First Ave.
Class B Liquor License for MIP Lessee, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City, 21 0 S. Dubuque St.
Outdoor Service Area for MIP Lessee, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.
Class C Beer Permit for RSNV, Inc., dba Russ' AMOCO Service, 305 N. Gilbert St.
Class C Beer Permit for KMART Corp. dba Big KMART #4315,901 Hollywood Blvd.
Class B Wine Permit for KMART Corp. dba Big KMART #4315, 901 Hollywood Blvd.
Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Drugtown, 310 N. First Ave. Class B Wine
Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Drugtown, 310 N. First Ave. Class C Beer Permit for Hy-
Vee, Inc., dba Drugtown, 310 N. First Ave. Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet,
Inc., dba George's, 312 E. Market St. Class C Beer Permit for A & J Mini Mart, Inc. dba
A & J Mini Mart, Inc., 2153 ACT Circle. Class E Liquor License for Aajaxxx Liquor Store,
Inc., dba Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St. Class B Wine Permit for Aajaxxx Liquor
Store, Inc., dba Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St. Class C Beer Permit for Aajaxxx
Liquor Store, Inc., dba Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St. Class B Wine Permit for
New Pioneer Cooperative Society dba New Pioneer Cooperative, 22 S. Van Buren St.
Class C Beer Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society dba New Pioneer Cooperative,
22 S. Van Buren St. Class C Liquor License for Atlas Work Grill, Inc., dba Atlas World
Grill, 127 Iowa Avenue. RES. 00-276, Bk.124 p. 276, ISSUE DANCE PERMIT for MIP
Lessee, LP, dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.
Resolutions, Bk. 124: RES. 00-277, p. 277, APPROVING AN AMENDED
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR THE IOWA
AVENUE LITERARY WALK AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME. RES. 00-278, p. 278, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1607 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, IOWA
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CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-279, p. 279, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY, INC., FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1504 RIDGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-280, p.
280, 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 400 NORTH CLINTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-281, p. 281,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING FOUR MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1907 G STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-282, p. 282, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK AND
TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1209 HIGHLAND
AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-283, p. 283, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION - PART SIX, AND DECLARING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 00-284, p. 284,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN,
AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES FIRST
ADDITION, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS
AND USE. RES. 00-285, p. 285, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SUMMIT STREET
BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. RES. 00-286, p. 286, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE RIVERSIDE DRIVE/ARTS CAMPUS STORM SEWER PROJECT - PHASE I. RES.
00-287, p. 287, AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO FILE
AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) GRANT TO OBTAIN
FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREPARING A NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION FOR
THE PROPOSED LONGFELLOW HISTORIC DISTRICT. RES. 00-288, p. 288, ON
DEVELOPMENT FOR RECREATION, authorizing the Mayor to sign a grant application to
be submitted to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 124: RES. 00-289, p. 289, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for August 29 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET
TRANSIT INTERCHANGE PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE
FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 00-290, p. 290, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for
August 29 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE WATER MAIN PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 00-
291, p. 291, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for August 29 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Motions: Setting a public discussion for September 12 on a resolution approving
the Winter 2000/2001 Deer Management Plan. Setting a public hearing for September
12 regarding the amended FY01 Annual Action Plan, including the FY01 Community
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Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (Home)
Budget, for Iowa City.
Correspondence: Mark Martin (Library Board of Trustees) - follow-up on Joint
Meeting. Coldren Retirement Residence Board of Trustees - invitation. Keri Althoft
(AT&T) - proclamation. Karen Kubby - Emma J. Harvat. Martha Yoak - Emma Harvat.
Harriet Gooding and Ethel Madison (Evert Conner Center) - appreciation. Rick Mascari
(Airport Commission) - invitation. Hillary Sale - traffic circles. Dave Moore (The
Fieldhouse) - alcohol issues. Karen Schuette and Mary Knudson-Dion - West Benton
Street. Robert Burns (Lexington Place Limited Partnership) - Lexington Place. Acting
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of DEAF CHILD AREA signs on the 31 O0
block of E Washington Street. Installation of stop signs at the intersection of Wellington
Drive and Village Road and the intersection of Chamberlain Drive and Wellington Drive.
Installation of a handicapped-only, on-street parking space in the 200 block of E
Washington Street. Installation of two handicapped-only on-street parking spaces on
North Clinton Street. Installation of a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign near the
intersection of Dewey Street and North Summit Street. Civil Service Commission -
Certified eligible firefighter list. Michael Valde - South Plant Violations. Tom Slockett -
First Avenue Extension.
The Mayor noted a special Council meeting set for 8:00 AM on August 29 for three public
hearings noted on the Consent Calendar. Council Member Wilburn acknowledged the Letter
from Keri Althoft on the registering 201 new voters in two months as part of the MTV/AT&T
Choose or Lose Voter Registration campaign. Council Member Kanner reported on the number
of police visits and charges filed for possession under legal age for the establishments that
have liquor licenses for renewal on the Consent Calendar. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Jay Honohan, Senior Center Commission Chair, reported on the accreditation committee
progress, approval of the annual report, and distributed copies of a preliminary skywalk design
that would reduce costs by elimination of an elevator. Jim Waiters, 1033 E. Washington St.,
raised concerns regarding maintenance costs of the North Dubuque entrance to the City
designs that were discussed at Monday's work session, and noted other City entrances that
were designed as "low maintenance" also and were in need of attention.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for September 12
on an ordinance conditionally amending the approved sensitive areas development plan for Lot
52 of Walden Hills, a 4.89 acre property located on the west side of Shannon Drive, south of
Willow Creek. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for September 12
on an ordinance designating the property located at 13 S. Linn Street as an Iowa City Historic
Landmark. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance rezoning 20.78 acres
(Public Works Facility) from Interim Development Multi-Family (ID-RM) to Public (P) for property
located west of Gilbert Street south of Napoleon Lane be given first vote. Affirmative roll call
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the 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-
lot residential subdivision located on Kennedy Parkway be given first vote. PCD Director
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Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by (:)'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance to conditionally rezone
30.32 acres (Windsor Ridge) 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 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 Champion, that QRD. 00-3943, Bk. 43, p. 31,
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE DESIGNATION AND USE REGULATIONS OF
APPROXIMATELY 57 ACRES OF LAND FROM PUBLIC/INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (P/CI) TO
SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY - PUBLIC (OSA-P) AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY
SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTH PART OF
THE AIRPORT, WEST OF RIVERSIDE DRIVE (north airport commercial development), be passed
and adopted. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-292, Bk. 124, p. 292,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to defer to September 12 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.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-293, Bk. 124, p. 293
APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS, PART SIX, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll
call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held for plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the 2000 Pavement Marking 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. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-294, Bk. 124, p. 294,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000 PAVEMENT MARKING 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.
The City Mgr. available for discussion. Council Member Champion requested that the
pedestrian crosswalk at Washington/Dubuque be painted. Council Member Pfab requested
staff look at the Van Buren/Washington intersection as well. Affirmative roll call unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held for an area of the city to be an economic development area,
and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development or a combination
thereof, of such area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the
residents of the city; designating such area as appropriate for an Urban Renewal Project; and
adopting the Sycamore and First Avenue Urban Renewal Plan therefor. The Mayor noted the
change to page 8 of the plan as follows: ;"Proposed Amount of Indebtedness: Through the
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actions of this urban renewal plan, the City of Iowa City proposes to potentially incur
indebtedness for public infrastructure improvements, private site improvements, and financial
incentives to qualifying businesses. Given the uncertainty of the needs of future business
development projects within the Urban Renewal Area, the proposed amount of indebtedness is
difficult to determine at this time. The proposed amount of indebtedness to be incurred under
this Urban Renewal Plan, including loans, advances, indebtedness, or bonds which qualify,
could equal approximately 83.5 million over the 20 year period of the Urban Renewal Plan."
Atty. Kirsten Frey, representing MGD UC., recent purchasers of Sycamore Mall, appeared.
Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-295, Bk. 124, p. 295,
DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE CITY TO BE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA, AND
THAT THE REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, REDEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT, OR A
COMBINATION THEREOF, OF SUCH AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC
HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY; DESIGNATING SUCH
AREA AS APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT; AND ADOPTING THE
SYCAMORE AND FIRST AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN THEREFOR, as amended. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to call
the question. The Mayor declared the motion failed, 5/2, (noting a requirement of 6 for the
motion to pass), with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to
continue the public hearing to September 12. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 2/5,
with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Pfab, Kanner. Nays: Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman.
Nays: Pfab, Kanner. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance providing that general
property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Sycamore and
First Avenue Urban Renewal Project area, in the City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, State of
Iowa, by and for the benefit of the state of Iowa, City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa
City Community School District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for
payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including
bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in connection with said urban renewal
redevelopment project be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote, Ayes:
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Pfab, Kanner.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that a motion setting a public hearing for
September 12 on an agreement for private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa
City and MGD L.C. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of
roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Pfab, Kanner..
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-296, Bk. 124, p. 296,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
SHOEMAKER & HAALAND PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS OF CORALVILLE, IOWA, TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE CAPTAIN IRISH PARKWAY
IMPROVEMENTS. PW Director Schmadeke present for discussion. After discussion, a majority
of Council requested staff identify a corridor to provide a route north across the interstate as
part of the design work, as well as undergrounding utilities. Affirmative roll call 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. 00-297, Bk. 124, p. 297,
APPROVING THE AMENDED FINAL PLAT FOR COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, FIRST ADDITION,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-298, Bk. 124, p. 298
APPROVING THE DESIGN OF EXTERIOR SIGNAGE AT 13 SOUTH LINN STREET. PCD Director
Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term ending March 1, 2004. Appointment will be made September 19. Animal
Control Advisory Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term in addition to a three-year term
ending April 5, 2004. Appointment will be made October 3.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Solid Waste Advisory
Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending October 1, 2003, two vacancies
to fill two-year terms ending October 1, 2002; and three vacancies to fill one-year terms
ending October 1, 2001. 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. Civil Service Commission - One
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending April 2, 2001. Historic Preservation Commission -
One vacancy to fill an unexpired term representing the College Green Historic District ending
March 29, 2003. Appointments will be made September 12.
Council Member Pfab encouraged citizens to vote opinions on the TIF/Urban Renewal
Plan; and noted changes and updates to the City's webpage (www.iowa-city.org).
Council Member Champion noted recent newspaper article concerning binge drinking and
under 21 year olds and stated her concern was drunkenness downtown, whether you are over
or under 21; noted the deterioration of alleys and requested a copy of the City Policy, staff will
provide; and reported on an approach to dog parks taken in Brooklyn, NY, to designate certain
parks on specific days to run your dog.
Council Member O'Donnell requested an update on locating the popcorn wagon in City
Park; wished Iowa City Gazette report Adam Lowenstein well in his new endeavor; and wished
Council Member Champion a Happy Birthday.
Council Member Vanderhoef announced City Hall Day will be held in Iowa City Council
Chambers on October 12.
Council Member Wilburn reminded citizens of several upcoming events: 2000 World
Wall< for Breast Feeding on August 19; Kiwannis Park dedication on August 20; 9ertoma Club
Airport breakfast on August 20; and the Weatherby Park renovation celebration on August 26.
Council Member Kanner noted correspondence alerting the City of a penalty being
assessed for violation of effluent limits from our waste water treatment plant, and reporting the
City was contesting the penalties due to extenuating circumstances, and requested more timely
updated as events happen; requested additional discussion at a formal meeting of the North
Dubuque entrance project discussed the previous evening, the City Mgr. stated the project will
be included in the capital projects/budget discussion later in the year; noted the letter from
County Auditor Slockett recommending that the language on the First Avenue initiative be
changed, and reported majority of Council agreed to leave the original language; stated he was
waiting for staff to respond to a question on the timing of the two surveys done on traffic
counts for traffic calming measures on College/Washington, City Mgr. will report back;
requested a copy of the City policy concerning handling of complaints for growth along the
waterway onto private property.
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Mayor Lehman noted the successful Irving Weber celebration and acknowledged the
efforts of Larry Eckholt, Barb Coffey, and David Schoon; encouraged participation in the Weeks
of WOW involving the University and the downtown community; noted a meeting/tour of the
Johnson County jail on August 30; and reported on the success of the adopt-a-thon at the
Animal Shelter on July 15-16.
In response to Council Member Pfab, the Mayor stated the Economic Development
Committee meeting on the 17th is a public meeting but since the committee is made up of three
Council Members and Council Member wishing to attend could not participate.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 8:40 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously,7/0 all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk