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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 Complete Description August 29, 2000 Page 2 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. Complete Description August 29, 2000 Page 3 Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor aa~r"n K. Karr, City Clerk Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5043. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is ~ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is ~ 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 Official Actions August 15, 2000 Page 2 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 Official Actions August 15, 2000 Page 3 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 Official Actions August 15, 2000 Page 4 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 Official Actions August 15, 2000 Page 5 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 Complete Description August 15, 2000 Page 2 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 Complete Description August 15, 2000 Page 3 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 Complete Description August 15, 2000 Page 4 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 Complete Description August 15, 2000 Page 5 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. Complete Description August 15, 2000 Page 6 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. Complete Description August 15, 2000 Page 7 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