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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 3, 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, Helling,
Dilkes, O'Malley, Fowler, O'Neil, Karr, Franklin, Schmadeke, Logsden. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 00-94, Both Sides; Tape 00-95; Side 1.
The Mayor made a Special Presentation of a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting (for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1999) to City Finance Director O'Malley.
The Mayor proclaimed: Breast Cancer Awareness Month - October and Mammography Day
- October 20, Barbara Kamer and Karla Wysocki accepted; Merete Nielsen Balsvig Day - October
4, Merete Nielsen Balsvig accepted; Fire Prevention Week - October 8-14, Battalion Chief Jim
Humston accepted.
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 Council Actions for Special Council meeting September 12, Special
Council meeting September 18, and Regular Council meeting September 19, as published,
subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation Commission - August 10.
Housing and Community Development Commission - June 15
Approve the MetroPlains Development (MDI Limited Partnership #65) Affordable
Housing Funding Pool application for $225,000 contingent upon receipt of 2000 Low
Income Housing Tax Credits.
Iowa City Airport Commission - August 10. Iowa City Human Rights Commission - August
22
Approve a revision in the Human Rights Ordinance, Section 2-3-2A to read as follows:
"It shall be unlawful for any person to deny any other person the full and equal
enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, of any place of
public accommodation because of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital
status, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. This section shall not
apply to discounts for services or accommodations based upon age."
Planning and Zoning Commission - September 7. Police Citizens Review Board -
September 12
Approve an amendment to PCRB Standard Operating Procedures, Section IV.E.7. to
now read "Before the hearing, the Board shall advise the officer of the Board's
proposed criticism(s). At the hearing, evidence supporting the criticism shall be
presented. The officer shall be given the opportunity to be heard and to present
additional evidence, including the testimony of witnesses."
Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - August 24. Senior Center Commission - August
15.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Class C Liquor License for HMDS, Inc., dba Grizzly's Southside Pub & Grill, 1210 Highland
Ct. Outdoor Service Area for HMDS, Inc., dba Grizzly's Southside Pub & Grill, 1210 Highland
Ct. Class C Liquor License for Diamond Dave's Taco Company Leasing Corp., dba Diamond
Dave's, 1604 Sycamore #330 Sycamore Mall. Class C Beer Permit for Nordstrom Oil Co.,
dba Sunset Handimart, 1410 Willow Creek Dr. Class C Beer Permit for Krishna, Inc., dba Mini
Mart, 731 S. Riverside Dr. RES. 00-326, Bk. 124, p. 326, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT for
HMDS, Inc., dba Grizzly's Southside Pub & Grill, 1210 Highland Ct. Class C Liquor License
for Hilltop Tavern, Ltd., dba Hilltop Lounge, 1100 N. Dodge St.
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Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $11,341,566.38 for the period of
April I through April 30, 2000, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit.
disbursements are published and permanently retained in the City Clerk's office in
accordance with State Code.
Resolutions, Bk. 124, RES. 00-327, p. 327, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for
October 17 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK CONCESSION AND
RESTROOM FACILITY. RES. 00-328, p. 328, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING TWO
REHABILITATION AGREEMENTS AND THREE PROMISSORY NOTES AND THREE
MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1531 PLUM STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 00-329, p. 329, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, HILLS, IOWA, FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1664 DICKENSON LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 00-330, p. 330,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WILLOW CREEK TRAIL PHASE II IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT. RES. 00-331, p. 331, APPROVING THE PUBLIC HOUSING ASSESSMENT
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS CERTIFICATION OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY FOR FY00.
Correspondence: Eileen Fisher, Peter Wallace, Beth Ballinger (Clean Air for
Everyone, CAFE) - smoke-free restaurant ordinance. Shirley Westcott - smoking issue.
Geoffrey Johnson - smoking in restaurant issue. William Baschnagel -"21 Law". Gary
Russell - street repair near Regina School. Scott Wright - pedestrian safety. Acting Traffic
Engineering Planner: Installation of NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER signs on the east
side of the 900 block of Webster Street. Installation of STOP sign on Village Road at the
intersection with Wellington Drive. Installation of STOP signs on Commerce Drive and
Independence Road at the intersections with 420th Street. Installation of pavement markings
on Ruppert Road at the intersection with Iowa Highway 1. Installation of pavement markings
and NO PARKING signs on Summit Street at the intersection with Kirkwood Avenue. Julie
Phye/Stepping Up - Alcohol Purchase Survey.
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. Mayor Lehman noted the HCDC recommendation an Affordable Housing Pool
application as another example of how the community supports economic development. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0 all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The following individuals appeared in support of the CAFI~ (Clean Air For Everyone) smoke
free restaurant ordinance: Kathleen Hession, Northwest Jr. High; All Warth and Sara Wirtz,
Northwest Jr. High; Beth Ballinger, CAFI~; and Charles Major, 7 Blue Stem Ct. John Calvin Jones,
appeared regarding alternatives to under age drinking and binge drinking. Caroline Dieterie
appeared regarding drinking downtown and related issues.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing on an ordinance
amending an approved OPDH-12 plan to allow a 40-unit assisted living building on 2.87 acres
located on the southeast corner of Scott Boulevard and American Legion Road (Silvercrest). The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low
Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12)and Neighborhood Conservation Residential (RNC-20)to
Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) for four (4) properties on the south side of the 900
block of Iowa Avenue, seventeen (17) properties on the 900 and 1000 blocks of Washington Street,
ten (10) properties on the 100 and 200 blocks of South Summit Street, four (4) properties on the
east side of the 10 and 100 blocks of Governor Street, three (3) properties on the west side of the
1000 block of Muscatine Avenue, and five (5) properties on the 900 and 1000 blocks of College
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Street (College Hill Neighborhood). The following individuals appeared: Martin Cassell, 1002 E.
Washington St.; Jacob Thompson, River City Housing Cooperative (RCHC), 200 S. Summit St.;
Dylan Tack, RCHC; Brianne Boylan, RCHC; Frank Gersh, 1123 E. College St; Ron Easton, 911 and
925 Washington St.; Ted Cizadlo, 1005 Muscatine Ave.; Kaveh Mosterfavi, 1002 E. College St.;
Jack Tank, 1019 E. Washington St.; and Hillary Sale, 1016 E. College St. PCD Director Franklin
present for discussion. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Kanner, to continue the public hearing to
October 17, 2000. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the non-conforming use provisions of
the Neighborhood Conservation Residential, RNC-12 zone, to make it clear any existing conforming
multi-family use would continue to be conforming under the RNC-12 zone. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance designating the property
located at 13 S. Linn Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark, be given second vote. Affirmative
roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to October 17, sending 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. 00-332, Bk. 124, p. 332,
APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART TEN-A, A RESUBDIVISION OF A
PORTION OF WINDSOR RIDGE PART TEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2001 Operating Budget. Finance
Director O'Malley reviewed the City's process. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-333, Bk. 124, p. 333,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EXTENSION OF
THE LISTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND LEPIC-KROEGER
REALTORS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR THE COMMERCIAL UNITS REMAINING TO BE SOLD
AT TOWER PLACE AND PARKING. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by
Pfab, seconded by Kanner, to defer until October 17. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 2/5,
with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Pfab, Kanner. Nays: Champion, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Parking & Transit Director Fowler present for discussion. Moved by
Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to call the question. The Mayor declared the motion calling the
question carried, 5/2, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Pfab, Kanner. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman,
O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-334, Bk. 124, p. 334,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND OLD
CAPITOL MALL ASSOCIATES, L.P. FOR A GROUND LEASE FOR THE WASHINGTON STREET
TRANSIT INTERCHANGE PROJECT. Parking & Transit Director Fowler present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-335, Bk. 124, p. 335,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
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ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET TRANSIT
INTERCHANGE PROJECT to Streb Construction Co., Inc. for $201,393.10. Parking & Transit
Director Fowler present for discussion. 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. 00-336, Bk. 124, p. 336,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT to Streb Construction Co., Inc. for $1,149,917.80. City Arty. Dilkes noted the bid was
filed in the Clerk's office one minute after the deadline, and after review it was her determination
that it was not a material defect and given the next bid was $20,000 higher, recommended award to
Streb Construction. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending City Code Title
2, entitled "Human Rights," Chapter 3, entitled "Discriminatory Practices," Section 2-3-2, entitled
"Public Accommodation; Exceptions" to exempt discounts for services or accommodations based
upon age from the prohibition on discrimination in public accommodations, be given first reading.
Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-337, Bk. 124, p. 337,
AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE BY
DECREASING THE POSITION OF CITY ATTORNEY FROM 1 FTE TO .6 FTE AND INCREASING
THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY FROM 2.5 FTE TO 3 FTE. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to defer the resolution to
October 17, 2000. 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:
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-338, Bk. 124, p. 338,
RESOLUTION OF UNCLASSIFIED SALARY COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 FOR
THE CITY ATTORNEY AT 60% TIME. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion,
Kanner. Nays: Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to appoint Elizabeth Hospodarsky, 1921
Morningside Drive, to the Animal Control Advisory Board for an unexpired term in addition to a
three-year term ending April 5, 2004. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Solid Waste Advisory Commission -
Two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending October 1, 2003, one vacancy to fill a two-year term
ending October 1,2002; and three vacancies to fill one-year terms ending October 1,2001.
Housing and Community Development Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending
September 1, 2003. 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 October 17.
Council Member O'Donnell stated he was receiving complaints regarding skateboarders and
bicyclists in the Ped Mall downtown, and stated new signage would be up shortly; and said he was
looking forward to the Parks & Recreation Commission report on a dog park to address concerns
regarding dogs running loose at Hickory Hill.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted her attendance at the Iowa League of Cities meeting in
Dubuque and reported the election of City Mgr. Atkins to a second term on the Board of Directors;
participation in an economic development tour and will report to our local Economic Development
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Committee; announced the unanimous passed of the Legislative Policy previously distributed; and
reminded Council of the City Hall Day with area legislators scheduled for October 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Member Wilburn stated he had attended the League meeting in Dubuque as well,
and acknowledged the presentation of the 24 hour City Hall, utilizing the web site, by City staff.
Council Member Kanner reported on his attendance at the League meeting noting he
appreciated the opportunity to network with other cities, and shared information on a workshop on
trail system and the possible impacts to the community.
Mayor Lehman encouraged fellow Council Members to donate blood at the University DeGowan
Blood Center.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 9:30 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. ~ eh~'m Z:::~)
W. L an, Mayor
Ma~r~'n K. Karr, C~it~ Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/12/00
Iowa City City Council, special 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: Constitution Week - September 17-23 and Verna Johnson,
Pilgrim Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution accepted; Enhancing the Quality of
End-of-Life Care Month - September; Wireless Etiquette Month - September.
Moved and seconded to consider Item No. 13 at this time. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved and seconded to appoint Janelie Retting, 3013 Cornell Avenue, to the
Solid Waste Advisory Commission for a two-year term ending October 1, 2002. Two
appointments to fill three-year terms ending October 1, 2003, one vacancy to fill a two-year
term ending October 1,2002; and three vacancies to fill one-year terms ending October 1,
2001 will be re-advertised; re-appointed Rick House, 625 Stuart Ct. to a three year term
ending September 1, 2003 on the Housing and Community Development Commission, Two
other three year terms will be re-advertised; appointed Loren Horton, 3367 Hanover Ct. and re-
appointed John Stratton, 815 Wylde Green Rd. to the Police Citizens Review Board for four
year terms ending September 1, 2004; and re-advertised one vacancy on the Civil Service
Commission for an unexpired term ending April 2, 2001 and one vacancy on the Historic
Preservation Commission representing the College Green Historic District for an unexpired term
ending March 29, 2003. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meeting of August 29, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Human Rights Commission - July
25. Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee - August 3. Iowa City Public Library - July
27. Parks and Recreation Commission - July 12. Planning and Zoning Commission -
August 3.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C Beer
Permit for Doc's Standard, Inc., dba Doc's Standard, 801 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Liquor
License for Kennedy Investments, Inc., dba Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St.
Class C Beer Permit for Inland Transport Co., dba Scott Boulevard Hawkeye Convenience
Store, 2875 Commerce Dr. Class B Liquor License for Highlander, Inc., dba Radisson
Hotel Iowa City, 2525 N. Dodge St. Class C Liquor License for Cardan, Inc., dba Joe's
Place, 115 Iowa Ave. Special Class C Liquor License for Tropical Chill, Inc., dba Baldy's
Wraps, 18 S. Clinton St. Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, UC., dba Kum & Go #51,
323 E. Burlington St. Class B Wine Permit for Kum & Go, L.C., dba Kum & Go #51,323
E. Burlington St. Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, L.C., dba Kum & Go #52, 25 W.
Burlington St. Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, UC., dba Kum & Go #53, 955
Mormon Trek Blvd. Class B Wine Permit for Kum & Go, UC., dba Kum & Go #53, 955
Mormon Trek Blvd. RES. 00-304, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS for Aajaxxx Liquor Store,
Inc., dba Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St.; Kum & Go, L.C., dba Kum & Go #51,
323 E. Burlington St.; Kum & Go, L.C., dba Kum & Go #52, 25 W. Burlington St.; Kum
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& Go, L.c., dba Kum & Go #53, 955 Mormon Trek Blvd. RES. 00-305, ISSUE DANCE
PERMIT to Highlander, Inc., dba Radisson Hotel Iowa City, 2525 N. Dodge St.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of 920,428,429.53 for the
period of July 1 through July 31, 2000, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Resolutions: RES. 00-306, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING
TWO REHABILITATION AGREEMENTS AND TWO STATEMENT OF LIFE LIENS AND A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 527 CLARK STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 00-307, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM
SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR RIDGE -
PART TEN (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WHICH SERVE
LOTS 189-196), AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE. RES. 00-308, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF COURT STREET LOCATED WITHIN
WINDSOR RIDGE - PART TWELVE, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN
FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 00-309, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, BOX CULVERT, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF ARLINGTON
DRIVE LOCATED WITHIN WINDSOR RIDGE - PARTS ELEVEN AND TWELVE, AND
DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 00-
310, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE COLLECTOR WELLS - LOWER TERMINUS
PROJECT. RES. 00-311, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY
STREETS AND PARKING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2000.
Setting Public Hearing: RES. 00-312, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING for October 3
ON AMENDING THE FY2001 OPERATING BUDGET.
Correspondence: Mac and Joye McKusick - Open House invitation. John Beckord
(Chamber of Commerce) - underage and binge drinking. Gene Mohling (Iowa State
University Cooperative Extension) - ICN. Iowa City Area Community Providers - youth,
alcohol, and downtown Iowa City. Regenia Bailey, Mary Bennett, Linda Kroon, Karen
Kubby, Doris Malkmus, Margaret Wieting - Emma Harvat. Marv Hain Jr - introduction.
Patricia Ephgrave - traffic in Manville Heights. Judy and Gary Suchomel - Teen Place.
Maurizio Mesiti - proposal of business venture: San Dona di Piave, Venice, Italy [Mayor
response included]. Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Conversion of the
intersection of Prentiss Street and Madison Street to ALL-WAY STOP control; Installation
of NO PARKING 8 AM - 5 PM MON-FRI at the corner of Morningside Drive and High
Street; Modification of on-street handicapped parking spaces on Linn Street west of the
Senior Center; Modification to on-street parking spaces on Valley Avenue south of
Highway 6. Bob Elliott - First Avenue information.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Clara Olsen, representing the American Federal of Teachers, Local 716, extended an
invitation to the community to attend a public discussion with Corlis Moody, new director of
the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, on 9/21. Corbin Sexton, 1159 Hotz Avenue, thanked
Council for adding 33 acres to Hickory Park at their Council meeting on August 1. Caroline
Dieterie, 727 Walnut, invited Council to a forum on the proposed jail sponsored by the National
Lawyers Guild on 9/18.
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Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for October 3 on an ordinance changing the
zoning designation from Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12) and Neighborhood
Conservation Residential (RNC-20) to Medium Density Single-Family Residential (RS-8) for four
(4) properties on the south side of the 900 block of Iowa Avenue, seventeen (17) properties on
the 900 and 1000 blocks of Washington Street, ten (10) properties on the 100 and 200 blocks
of South Summit Street, four (4) properties on the east side of the 10 and 1 O0 blocks of
Governor Street, three (3) properties on the west side of the 1000 block of Muscatine Avenue,
and five (5) properties on the 900 and 1000 blocks of College Street. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for October 3 on an ordinance amending the
non-conforming use provisions of the Neighborhood Conservation Residential, RNC-12 zone, to
make it clear any existing conforming multi-family use would continue to be conforming under
the RNC-12 zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held 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.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance designating the property located at 13 S. Linn
Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark.
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 second 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 seconded vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 00-3944, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY
CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 69.37
ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD AND
TAFT AVENUE FROM COUNTY SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (RS) TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5; 30.32 ACRES), AND INTERIM DEVELOPMENT - RESIDENTIAL
(ID-RS; 39.05 ACRES) (Windsor Ridge), be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to defer to September 19, sending 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Atty.
Robert Downer. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-313, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA
AND IOWA CITY, IOWA, ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF LAND WITHIN
THE EXTRATERRITORIAL AREA OF IOWA CITY AND INCORPORATING THOSE POLICIES
INTO THE IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. The following individuals appeared requesting
a change in designation of 15 acres owned by Nellie Donovan to commercial in the agreement:
Atty. John Beasley, 321 E. Market, representing Nellie Donovan; and Lyle Seydel, realtor. PCD
Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
John Beasley. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded to forward a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors
recommending approval of a conditional use permit for a sand mining and extraction operation
for property located in unincorporated Johnson County south of Izaac Walton League Road,
west of the Iowa River (S&G). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on the amended FY01 Annual Action Plan, that is a sub-part
of Iowa City's 2001-2006 consolidated plan (City Steps), authorizing the City Manager to
submit said plan and all necessary certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, and designating the City Manager as the authorized Chief Executive Officer for
the consolidated plan.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-314, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S AMENDED FY01
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART OF IOWA CITY'S 2001-2006 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
(CITY STEPS), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL
NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN.
A public discussion was held on a resolution approving the 2000-2001 Deer
Management Plan. The following individuals appeared: Pat Farrant, Chair of the Deer
Committee; Mary Wall, 1658 Ridge Rd.; Roberta Till-Ritz, 600 Manor Dr.; Elyse Myers, 914 E.
Bloomington St.; Holly Berkowitz, 61 2 Granada Ct.; Charlie Major, 7 Blue Stem Ct.; Florence
Boos, 1427 Davenport St.; Lory Van Allen, 1639 Morningside Dr.; Tony DeNicola, White
Buffalo; Jolene Marie Stritecky, 1121 E. Burlington St.; Bill Boos, 1427 Davenport St.; Doug
Jones, 816 Park Rd, Deer Management Committee member; and Tim Thompson, Deer
Management Committee member. Adm. Asst. Mollenhauer present for discussion. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Tony DeNicola; Jolene Marie Stritecky; Dean
Rammelsberg; and Florence Boos. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held a resolution approving and authorizing execution of an
agreement for private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and MGD L.C. The
following individuals appeared: Atty. Kirsten Frey, representing MGD, LC; Clara Olsen,
American Federation of Teachers 716; Bob Elliott, 1108 Dover St.; Charlie Major, 7 Blue Stem
Ct.; Drew Chabahare, 125 River St.; and Holly Berkowitz, 61 2 Granada Ct. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Karen Kubby, 728 2"d Ave.; William & Janice Dostal,
415 Clark St.; and Elnora Swartzendruber, 2801 Highway 6 East #306. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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 second consideration. Economic Development Coordinator Schoon present for discussion.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-315, DIRECTING SALE OF $12,000,000 SEWER
REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2000. Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-316, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000 PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT. City Engr. Fosse and Civil
Engr. Spitz present for discussion.
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The Mayor noted the previously-announced 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 11:20 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Submitted for publication~/00~_
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/18/00
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner,
Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: Pfab (6:35).
Moved and seconded to consider a motion to adjourn to executive
session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in
litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely
to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that
litigation. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this
paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction
discussed is completed. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 6:40 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
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Sui~'mitte~( f~r publication - 9~26~00
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is ~
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/19/00
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: Undoing Racism Day - September 20, 2000. Heather Shank
accepted; Sexual Assault Awareness Week - September 21, 2000. Michael Shaw accepted.
Moved and seconded, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Civil Service Commission - September 7.
Planning and Zoning Commission - August 17. Police Citizens Review Board - August 8.
Police Citizens Review Board - August 17.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Class C Beer Permit for T & M Mini Mart, Ltd., 2601 Hwy. 6 East. Class C Beer Permit
for Gasby's, 1310 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License for Brown Bottle Restaurant,
115 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Givanni's, 109 E. College St. Class C
Beer Permit for On The Go Convenience Stores, Inc., 2315 Muscatine Ave. Class C
Liquor License for Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St. Class C Beer Permit for Dan's
Short Stop,2221 Rochester Ave. Class C Beer Permit for North Dodge Express, 2790 N.
Dodge St. Special Class C Liquor License for Motley Cow Caf~, 327 E. Market St. Class
C Liquor License for Diamond Dave's Taco Co., 201 S. Clinton St. Class C Beer Permit
for DeliMart #5, 206 E. Benton St. RES. 00-317, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT for North
Dodge Express, 2790 N. Dodge St.
Motion: Approving disbursements in the amount of 91 6,235,011.03 for the
period of August 1 through August 31, 2000, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
RES. 00-318, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WATER MAIN, STORM SEWER
AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE GREEN - PART XVII, AND
DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Correspondence: Sally Stutsman (JC Board of Supervisors) - Johnson County.
Nutrition Advisory Board - parking. Dave Moore (Fieldhouse Restaurant and Nightclub) -
underage drinking. Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of NO PARKING HERE
TO ALLEY and NO PARKING ALLEY TO HERE signs on the west side of the 400 block of
South Johnson Street; Installation of NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE and NO PARKING
HERE TO CORNER signs on McLean Street between Ferson Avenue and Magowan
Avenue; Installation of a HIDDEN DRIVEWAY sign on Muscatine Avenue in advance of
the intersection with Woodlawn. Charles Wanninger, Pat & Debra Heiken, George &
Kathrynn Gay, Brian and Darcy DeKoser - Abandoned House. James Edward Thomas -
Vehicles Parked on Private Residential Property.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Jim Waiters, 1033 E. Washington, co-chair of Citizens for Common Sense Growth,
appeared regarding the proposed First Avenue extension. Deborah Schoenfelder, Senior Center
Commission, updated Council on Center activities. Beth Ballinger, CAFI~ (Clean Air For
Everyone), requested Council consideration of an ordinance eliminating smoking in Iowa City
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restaurants. Michael Shaw, Youth Services Director for RVAP (Rape Victim Advocacy
Program), appeared.
Moved and seconded, that the 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, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded, that the ordinance designating the property located at 13 S. Linn
Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark, be given first vote.. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded, that ORD. 00-3945, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY
CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF ONE PARCEL OF CITY OF IOWA CITY OWNED
PROPERTY FROM ID-RM, INTERIM DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY TO P,
PUBLIC be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded, that ORD. 00-3946, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY
CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 35.15 ACRES LOCATED AT
THE NORTH TERMINUS OF KENNEDY PARKWAY BY APPROVING A SENSITIVE AREAS
OVERLAY (OSA-1) PLAN FOR PARTS 8, 9 AND 10 OF WALNUT RIDGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA,
be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 00-319, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
WALNUT RIDGE, PARTS 8, 9, AND 10, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded, to defer to October 3, sending 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.
Moved and seconded, to consider a motion to accept the form of tax exemption
certificate pertaining to the $12,000,000 sewer revenue bonds. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded, to consider a motion to accept the form of continuing disclosure
certificate pertaining to the $12,000,000 sewer revenue bonds. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 00-320, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF $12,000,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS,
SERIES 2000, OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY
CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 00-321, APPROVING THE 2000-2001 DEER
MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR IOWA CITY. The following individuals appeared: Leslie Hall, 1813
Lower Muscatine Rd.; Florence Boos; Mary Hayes. Moved and seconded, to accept
correspondence from Brigittine French, Takis Poulakos, Katherine Carolan, Jolene Stritecky.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded, that ORD. 00-3947, 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 passed and adopted. Moved
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and seconded, to accept correspondence from Irvin Pfab. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 00-322, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MGD L.C.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 00-323, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE WATER MAIN PROJECT.
Moved and seconded, to defer to 10/3, a resolution awarding contract and authorizing
the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the North Airport
Development Project. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded, to defer a resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor
to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Washington Street Transit
Interchange Project. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 00-324, REPEALING THE RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING THE IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT AND NATURAL AREAS COMMISSION.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 00-325, APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT OF
PENDING LITIGATION.
Moved and seconded, to appoint John Ruyle, 521 Whiting Avenue, to the Airport
Commission for an unexpired term ending March 1, 2004.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies on the Animal Control Advisory
Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term in addition to a three-year term ending April 5,
2004. The Mayor noted Appointment will be made October 3.
The Mayor noted the following appointments will be re-advertised: Solid Waste Advisory
Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending October 1, 2003, one vacancy to
fill a two-year term ending October 1, 2002; and three vacancies to fill one-year terms ending
October 1, 2001. Housing and Community Development Commission - Two vacancies to fill
three-year terms ending September 1, 2003. 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 October 17.
Moved and seconded, to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in
matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure
would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that
litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 9:20 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried .
A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in the office
of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Submitted for publication - 9/27/00
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 12, 2000
Iowa City City Council, special 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, Dilkes, Franklin, Helling, Karr, Nasby, Mollenhauer,
Goodman-Herbst, O'Malley, Dulek, Schoon, Fosse. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 00-
87, 00-88, and 00-89; Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed: Constitution Week - September 17-23 and Verna Johnson,
Pilgrim Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution accepted; Enhancing the Quality of
End-of-Life Care Month - September; Wireless Etiquette Month - September.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to consider Item No. 13 at this time. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by
Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to appoint Janelie Retting, 3013 Cornell Avenue, to the
Solid Waste Advisory Commission for a two-year term ending October 1, 2002. Two
appointments to fill three-year terms ending October 1, 2003, one vacancy to fill a two-year
term ending October 1, 2002; and three vacancies to fill one-year terms ending October 1,
2001 will be re-advertised; re-appointed Rick House, 625 Stuart Ct. to a three year term
ending September 1, 2003 on the Housing and Community Development Commission, Two
other three year terms will be re-advertised; appointed Loren Horton, 3367 Hanover Ct. and re-
appointed John Stratton, 815 Wylde Green Rd. to the Police Citizens Review Board for four
year terms ending September 1,2004; and re-advertised one vacancy on the Civil Service
Commission for an unexpired term ending April 2, 2001 and one vacancy on the Historic
Preservation Commission representing the College Green Historic District for an unexpired term
ending March 29, 2003. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. (Council returned to Item #3 on the agenda.)
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meeting of August 29, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Human Rights Commission - July
25. Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee - August 3. Iowa City Public Library - July
27. Parks and Recreation Commission - July 12. Planning and Zoning Commission -
August 3.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Class C Beer
Permit for Doc's Standard, Inc., dba Doc's Standard, 801 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Liquor
License for Kennedy Investments, Inc., dba Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St.
Class C Beer Permit for Inland Transport Co., dba Scott Boulevard Hawkeye Convenience
Store, 2875 Commerce Dr. Class B Liquor License for Highlander, Inc., dba Radisson
Hotel Iowa City, 2525 N. Dodge St. Class C Liquor License for Cardan, Inc., dba Joe's
Place, 115 Iowa Ave. Special Class C Liquor License for Tropical Chill, Inc., dba Baldy's
Wraps, 18 S. Clinton St. Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, L.C., dba Kum & Go #51,
323 E. Burlington St. Class B Wine Permit for Kum & Go, UC., dba Kum & Go #51,323
E. Burlington St. Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, UC., dba Kum & Go #52, 25 W.
Burlington St. Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, L.C., dba Kum & Go #53, 955
Mormon Trek Blvd. Class B Wine Permit for Kum & Go, UC., dba Kum & Go #53, 955
Mormon Trek Blvd. RES. 00-304, Bk. 124, p. 304, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS for
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Aajaxxx Liquor Store, Inc., dba Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St.; Kum & Go, L.C.,
dba Kum & Go #51,323 E. Burlington St.; Kum & Go, L.C., dba Kum & Go #52, 25 W.
Burlington St.; Kum & Go, L.c., dba Kum & Go #53, 955 Mormon Trek Blvd. RES. 00-
305, Bk.124, p. 305, to ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Highlander, Inc., dba Radisson Hotel
Iowa City, 2525 N. Dodge St.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $20,428,429.53 for the
period of July 1 through July 31, 2000, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Resolutions, Bk. 124: RES. 00-306, p. 306, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING
TWO REHABILITATION AGREEMENTS AND TWO STATEMENT OF LIFE LIENS AND A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 527 CLARK STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 00-307, p. 307, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER,
STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR
RIDGE - PART TEN (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WHICH
SERVE LOTS 189-196), AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE. RES. 00-308, p. 308, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF COURT STREET
LOCATED WITHIN WINDSOR RIDGE - PART TWELVE, AND DECLARING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 00-309, p. 309,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, BOX CULVERT,
WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
CONSTRUCTION OF ARLINGTON DRIVE LOCATED WITHIN WINDSOR RIDGE - PARTS
ELEVEN AND TWELVE, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE. RES. 00-310, p. 310, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
COLLECTOR WELLS - LOWER TERMINUS PROJECT. RES. 00-311, p. 311, APPROVING
THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2000.
Setting Public Hearing: Bk. 124: RES. 00-312, p, 312, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING for October 3 ON AMENDING THE FY2001 OPERATING BUDGET.
Correspondence: Mac and Joye McKusick - Open House invitation. John Beckord
(Chamber of Commerce) - underage and binge drinking. Gene Mohling (Iowa State
University Cooperative Extension) - ICN. Iowa City Area Community Providers - youth,
alcohol, and downtown Iowa City. Regenia Bailey, Mary Bennett, Linda Kroon, Karen
Kubby, Doris Malkmus, Margaret Wieting - Emma Harvat. Marv Hain Jr - introduction.
Patricia Ephgrave - traffic in Manville Heights. Judy and Gary Suohomel - Teen Place.
Maurizio Mesiti - proposal of business venture: San Dona di Piave, Venice, Italy [Mayor
response included]. Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Conversion of the
intersection of Prentiss Street and Madison Street to ALL-WAY STOP control; Installation
of NO PARKING 8 AM - 5 PM MON-FRI at the corner of Morningside Drive and High
Street; Modification of on-street handicapped parking spaces on Linn Street west of the
Senior Center; Modification to on-street parking spaces on Valley Avenue south of
Highway 6. Bob Elliott - First Avenue information.
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, and requested the Police Chief provide information on all calls regarding
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liquor establishments in the future. Staff will follow-up. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Clara Olsen, representing the American Federal of Teachers, Local 71 6, extended an
invitation to the community to attend a public discussion with Corlis Moody, new director of
the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, on 9/21. Corbin Sexton, 1159 Hotz Avenue, thanked
Council for adding 33 acres to Hickory Park at their Council meeting on August 1. Caroline
Dieterie, 727 Walnut, invited Council to a forum on the proposed jail sponsored by the National
Lawyers Guild on 9/18.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for October 3 on an
ordinance changing the zoning designation from Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12)
and Neighborhood Conservation Residential (RNC-20) to Medium Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-8) for four (4) properties on the south side of the 900 block of Iowa Avenue,
seventeen (17) properties on the 900 and 1000 blocks of Washington Street, ten (10)
properties on the 100 and 200 blocks of South Summit Street, four (4) properties on the east
side of the 10 and 100 blocks of Governor Street, three (3) properties on the west side of the
1000 block of Muscatine Avenue, and five (5) properties on the 900 and 1000 blocks of
College Street (ColLege Hill neighborhood). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for October 3 on an
ordinance amending the non-conforming use provisions of the Neighborhood Conservation
Residential, RNC-12 zone, to make it clear any existing conforming multi-family use would
continue to be conforming under the RNC-12 zone. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance designating the property located at 13 S. Linn
Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, 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 (Public Works Site) be given second vote. Affirmative roll call
vote 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 8-10, a 23-
lot residential subdivision located on Kennedy Parkway be given seconded vote. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 00-3944, Bk. 43, p. 32,
AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING
REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 69.37 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD AND TAFT AVENUE FROM COUNTY SUBURBAN
RESIDENTIAL (RS) TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5; 30.32 ACRES),
AND INTERIM DEVELOPMENT - RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS; 39.05 ACRES) (Windsor Ridge), 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 O'Donnell, to defer to September 19, sending 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
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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 Champion, and seconded by O'Donnell, to accept
correspondence from Atty. Robert Downer. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-313, Bk. 124, p. 313,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA AND IOWA CITY, IOWA, ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF LAND WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL AREA OF IOWA CITY AND
INCORPORATING THOSE POLICIES INTO THE IOWA CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. The
following individuals appeared requesting a change in designation of 15 acres owned by Nellie
Donovan to commercial in the agreement: Atty. John Beasley, 321 E. Market, representing
Nellie Donovan; and Lyle Seydel, realtor. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Moved
by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to amend the agreement by changing the designation to
commercial for the 15 acre Donovan tract. After discussion motion withdrawn. Moved by
Wilburn, seconded by O"Donnell, to refer this item back to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for purposes of designating the Donovanl 5 acres as commercial. The Mayor
declared the motion defeated, 3/4, with the following show of hands: Ayes: Pfab, Wilburn,
O'Donnell. Nays: Vanderhoef, Kanner, Lehman, Champion. Affirmative roll call unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from John Beasley. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor announced that Mrs. Leff and Dr. Wallace had been elected to the Iowa City
School Board.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to forward a letter to the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors recommending approval of a conditional use permit for a sand mining and
extraction operation for property located in unincorporated Johnson County south of Izaac
Walton League Road, west of the Iowa River (S&G). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on the amended FY01 Annual Action Plan, that is a sub-part
of Iowa City's 2001-2006 consolidated plan (City Steps), authorizing the City Manager to
submit said plan and all necessary certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, and designating the City Manager as the authorized Chief Executive Officer for
the consolidated plan. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-314, Bk. 124, p. 314,
ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S AMENDED FY01 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THAT IS PART OF IOWA
CITY'S 2001-2006 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY
MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED
PLAN. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
A public discussion was held on a resolution approving the 2000-2001 Deer
Management Plan. The following individuals appeared: Pat Farrant, Chair of the Deer
Committee; Mary Wall, 1658 Ridge Rd.; Roberta Till-Ritz, 600 Manor Dr.; Elyse Myers, 914 E.
Bloomington St.; Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct.; Charlie Major, 7 Blue Stem Ct.; Florence
Boos, 1427 Davenport St.; Lory Van Allen, 1639 Morningside Dr.; Tony DeNioola, White
Buffalo; Jolene Marie Stritecky, 11 21 E. Burlington St.; Bill Boos, 1427 Davenport St.; Doug
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Jones, 816 Park Rd, Deer Management Committee member; and Tim Thompson, Deer
Management Committee member. Adm. Asst. Mollenhauer present for discussion. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to accept correspondence from Tony DeNicola; Jolene Marie
Stritecky; Dean Rammelsberg; and Florence Boos. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held a resolution approving and authorizing execution of an
agreement for private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and MGD L.C. The
following individuals appeared: Atty. Kirsten Frey, representing MGD, LC; Clara Olsen,
American Federation of Teachers 716; Bob Elliott, 1108 Dover St.; Charlie Major, 7 Blue Stem
Ct.; Drew Chabahare, 125 River St.; and Holly Berkowitz, 61 2 Granada Ct. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Karen Kubby, 728 2"d
Ave.; William & Janice Dostal, 415 Clark St.; and Elnora Swartzendruber, 2801 Highway 6
East #306. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, 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 second consideration. Economic Development Coordinator
Schoon present for discussion. 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 Kanner, to adopt RES. 00-315, Bk. 124, p. 315,
DIRECTING SALE OF $12,000,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2000. Finance Director
O'Malley present for discussion. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-316, Bk. 124, p. 316,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000 PAVEMENT MARKING
PROJECT. City Engr. Fosse and Civil Engr. Spitz present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
unanimous, 6/0; Pfab, absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced 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.
Council Member Champion announced the arrival of a new granddaughter.
Council Member O'Donnell acknowledged the efforts of members of the Deer
Management Committee.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted the letter from the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce
with the results of a committee study on underage and hinge drinking and thanked members of
the committee for all their hard work.
Council Member Wilburn reported that he and Bd. Of Supervisors Chair Sally Stutsman
met with international visitors from the International Department at the University of Iowa
exchanging ideas and information. Council Member Vanderhoef reported on a discussion with
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a woman from Indonesia very interested in human rights, city operations, and women in
government.
Council Member Kanner thanked Council Member Vanderhoef for her work on a number
of regional, state and national committees including chair of the East Central Iowa Council of
Governments; apologized for inaccurate information he presented related to the number of
votes required to "call the question" and clarified a 2/3 majority is needed and not 6 out of 7;
reported on the consent agreement with DNR related to waste water effluent, stated the City
was in the process of an appeal, and hoped that communications continued with Environmental
Advocates and City staff; and responded to questions posed the previous evening concerning
the traffic count used by him in a letter published in the Gazette concerning First Avenue
(copies distributed).
The Mayor noted a letter received on the Consent Calendar from Bob Elliott suggesting a
press conference on First Avenue. Staff will follow up
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adjourn 11:20 p.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final Official copy,
contact the City Clerk's office at 356-5043.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2000
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion', Kanner,
Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: Pfab (6:35).
Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 00-07, Side 1.
Moved by Kanner, seconded by Champion, to consider a motion to
adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that
are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure
would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation. The minutes and the tape recording of a session
closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when
the transaction discussed is completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into
executive session 6:31 p.m.
Council returned to open session 6:38 p.m.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adjourn the special
meeting 6:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0
all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
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SEPTEMBER 19, 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, Karr, Franklin, Mollenhauer, Schmadeke, Helling,
Dilkes, Shank, O'Malley, Schoon, Fowler. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 00-90, Side
2, Tape 00-92, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed: Undoing Racism Day - September 20, 2000. Heather Shank
accepted; Sexual Assault Awareness Week - September 21, 2000. Michael Shaw accepted.
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:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Civil Service Commission - September 7.
Planning and Zoning Commission - August 17. Police Citizens Review Board - August 8.
Police Citizens Review Board - August 17.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Class C Beer Permit for T & M Mini Mart, Ltd., dba T & M Mini Mart, Ltd., 2601 Hwy. 6
East. Class C Beer Permit for FAP Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's, 1310 S. Gilbert St.
Class C Liquor License for I.C.B.B, Ltd., dba Brown Bottle Restaurant, 115 E.
Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Givanni's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Givanni's,
109 E. College St. Class C Beer Permit for On The Go Convenience Stores, Inc., dba On
The Go Convenience Stores, Inc., 2315 Muscatine Ave. Class C Liquor License for
Micky's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St. Class C Beer Permit
for Dan's Short Stop, Corp., dba Dan's Short Stop,2221 Rochester Ave. Class C Beer
Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba North Dodge Express, 2790 N. Dodge St. Special Class
C Liquor License for Thomas Lally dba Motley Cow Caf~, 327 E. Market St. Class C
Liquor License for Diamond Dave's Taco Co., Inc., dba Diamond Dave's Taco Co., 201
S. Clinton St. Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart, Corp., dba DeliMart #5, 206 E. Benton
St. RES. 00-31 7, Book 124, p. 317. ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT for ND Express, Inc.,
DBA North Dodge Express, 2790 N. Dodge St.
Motion: Approving disbursements in the amount of $16,235,011.03 for the
period of August 1 through August 31, 2000, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Resolution, Bk. 124: RES. 00-31 8, p. 318, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
WATER MAIN, STORM SEWER AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
FOR VILLAGE GREEN - PART XVII, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN
FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Correspondence: Sally Stutsman (JC Board of Supervisors) - Johnson County.
Nutrition Advisory Board - parking. Dave Moore (Fieldhouse Restaurant and Nightclub) -
underage drinking. Acting Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of NO PARKING HERE
TO ALLEY and NO PARKING ALLEY TO HERE signs on the west side of the 400 block of
South Johnson Street; Installation of NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE and NO PARKING
HERE TO CORNER signs on McLean Street between Ferson Avenue and Magowan
Avenue; Installation of a HIDDEN DRIVEWAY sign on Muscatine Avenue in advance of
the intersection with Woodlawn. Charles Wanninger, Pat & Debra Heiken, George &
Kathrynn Gay, Brian and Darcy DeKoser - Abandoned House. James Edward Thomas -
Vehicles Parked on Private Residential Property.
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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, and questioned why some establishments being renewed were not included
in the Police listing. Staff will follow up. Council Member Kanner noted the SOAR (Sit Out
Against Rape) event planned September 22. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Jim Waiters, 1033 E. Washington, co-chair of Citizens for Common Sense Growth,
appeared regarding the proposed First Avenue extension. Deborah Schoenfelder, Senior Center
Commission, updated Council on Center activities. Beth Ballinger, CAFI~ (Clean Air For
Everyone), requested Council consideration of an ordinance eliminating smoking in Iowa City
restaurants. Michael Shaw, Youth Services Director for RVAP (Rape Victim Advocacy
Program), appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the 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, be given first
vote. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance designating the
property located at 13 S. Linn Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark, be given first vote.
Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 00-3945, Bk. 43, p. 33,
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF ONE
PARCEL OF CITY OF IOWA CITY OWNED PROPERTY FROM ID-RM, INTERIM DEVELOPMENT
RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY TO P, PUBLIC (Public Works), 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 O'Donnell, that ORD. 00-3946, Bk. 43, p. 34,
AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR
APPROXIMATELY 35.15 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTH TERMINUS OF KENNEDY
PARKWAY BY APPROVING A SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY (OSA-1) PLAN FOR PARTS 8, 9
AND 10 OF WALNUT RIDGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA, 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 O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-319, Bk. 124, p. 319,
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WALNUT RIDGE, PARTS 8, 9, AND 10, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab,to defer to October 3, sending 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 Pfab, to consider a motion to accept the form of tax
exemption certificate pertaining to the ~ 12,000,000 sewer revenue bonds. Affirmative roll call
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to consider a motion to accept the form of
continuing disclosure certificate pertaining to the 912,000,000 sewer revenue bonds.
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Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-320, Bk. 124, p. 320
AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF
$12,000,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2000, OF THE CITY QF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD
OF PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-321, Bk. 124, p. 321
APPROVING THE 2000-2001 DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR IOWA CITY. The following
individuals appeared: Leslie Hall, 1813 Lower Muscatine Rd.; Florence Boos; Mary Hayes.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Brigittine French, Takis Poulakos, Katherine
Carolan, Jolene Stritecky. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 00-3947, Bk. 43, p. 35,
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 QN 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 passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by
Pfab, to accept correspondence from Irvin Pfab. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-322, Bk. 124, p. 322,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION QF AN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE
REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MGD UC. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution carried, 5/2, with
the following division of roll call vote: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion.
Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-323, Bk. 124, p. 323,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE WATER MAIN
PROJECT. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kanner, to defer to 10/3, a resolution awarding
contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for
construction of the North Airport Development Project. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to defer a resolution awarding contract and
authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the
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Washington Street Transit Interchange Project. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-324, Bk. 124, p. 324,
REPEALING THE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE IOWA CITY RIVERFRONT AND NATURAL
AREAS COMMISSION. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared
the resolution carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-325, Bk. 124, p. 325,
APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION (Sycamore Apartments, Sycamore
Farms and Lake Calvin Properties). Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to appoint John Ruyle, 521 Whiting
Avenue, to the Airport Commission for an unexpired term ending March 1, 2004.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies on the Animal Control Advisory
Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term in addition to a three-year term ending April 5,
2004. The Mayor noted Appointment will be made October 3.
The Mayor noted the following appointments will be re-advertised: Solid Waste Advisory
Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending October 1, 2003, one vacancy to
fill a two-year term ending October 1, 2002; and three vacancies to fill one-year terms ending
October 1, 2001. Housing and Community Development Commission - Two vacancies to fill
three-year terms ending September 1, 2003. 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 October 17. Council Member Kanner noted previous Council
discussion regarding the possibility of combining smaller historic districts to enhance the
applicant pool. The City Clerk reported staff was researching the matter.
Mayor Lehman reminded Council Members that Council information is a time for
Members to report on events, meetings, etc. and not a time to bring up new business.
Council Member Pfab read a sample media release and encouraged citizens to subscribe
to the City media releases at ~w~.:[o'~a-city.org/media releases.asp.
Council Member Champion asked staff to look at improving the external fa,cade of the
two older parking ramps downtown.
Council Member Vanderhoef questioned Council attendance at the "Combating Underage
Drinking: broadcast on Friday. A quorum will not be attending.
Council Member Wilburn noted the student hunger drive being conducted by the are high
schools to unite and empower high school students in the commitment to feed the hungry and
promote volunteerism.
Council Member Kanner noted the School Supt. Had committed to wearing the T-shirt from the
high school that collects the most food in the hunger drive; reported on his attendance at the
Johnson County Soil and Water Conservation district tour and tour of the Crisis Center; and
noted he and other Council Members would be attending the State League of Iowa Cities
meeting in Dubuque the following week.
Mayor Lehman reminded Council of the joint meeting and resource center tour planned
September 20.
The City Clerk reported that the United States Census Bureau had released figures
showing Iowa had lead the nation in response rate for the 2000 Census. National response
rate was 67%, and the State of Iowa reached 76%.
Council took a brief recess.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adjourn to executive session to discuss
strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent
where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the
governmental body in that litigation. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed
under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is
completed. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the
motion carried and adjourned into executive session 8:40 p.m. Council returned to open session 9:20 p.m.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn the special meeting 9:20 p.m.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried .
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marjan K. Karr, City Clerk