HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-12-04 Council minutesSubject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 4, 2000
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:30 a.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council members present: Champion, Kanner,
Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 00-108, Side 2.
Moved by Kanner, 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
November 20 and the regular meeting of November 21, as published, subject
to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing and Community
Development Commission - October 19. Iowa City Human Rights
Commission - September 26. Iowa City Human Rights Commission - October
24. Iowa City Public Library - October 10. Iowa City Public Library - October
26. Planning and Zoning Commission - November 2. Planning and Zoning
Commission - November 16. Senior Center Commission - October 17.
Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 124: RES. 00-404, p. 404, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 19 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY CABLE TV DIVISION
OFFICES AND PROJECT, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Mark Martin (Library Board of Trustees) -
appreciation. Christopher Piper (IC/Coralville Jaycees) - request for July 4
celebration funding. Clark Adams - leaf pick-up. Carol Thompson (Johnson
County Juvenile Justice Youth Development Program) - funding request.
Michaela Bell - Environmental Strategies to Prevent Alcohol Problems on
College Campuses. Michaela Bell - Strategies to Reduce Underage Alcohol
Use: Typology and Brief Overview. Mark Smith - law enforcement. Beverly
Weber - United Way of Johnson County.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to consider a motion to adjourn
to executive session to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where
premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the
governmental body would have to pay for that property. The minutes and tape
recording of a closed session under this paragraph shall be available for public
examination when the transaction discussed is completed.; and to discuss strategy
with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent
where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the
governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned
into executive session 7:35 a.m.
Council returned to open session 8:04 a.m.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 8:05 a.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Ma~r'n K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/20/00
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, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to consider a motion
to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure
could be reasonably expected to increase the price of the governmental body
would have to pay for that property. 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 at 7:00 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
Submi~d for publication - 11/28/00
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City Clerk's Office, 356-5043.
The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/21/00
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson,
Nasby, Scott, Shera, Grosvenor, O'Malley, Craig.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Hoover
Elementary students: Aaron Ellis, Elizabeth Mahaffa, Courtney Richenbacher, and
Sam Siegfried.
The Mayor proclaimed: World AIDS Day - December 1,2000, Andy Weigel
accepted; University of Iowa Natural Ties Awareness Day - December 4, 2000, Eric
Harlan accepted; A Day of Recognition for the Iowa City Host Noon Lions Club -
November 30, 2000, Judy Terry accepted; Homeless Children's Trust Holiday
Celebration - December 2, 2000, Mary Larew 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
November 7, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Board of Appeals - October 2.
Civil Service Commission - November 8. Historic Preservation Commission -
September 14. Historic Preservation Commission -October 12. Iowa City
Airport Commission - October 12. Iowa City Airport Commission - October
24. Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - October 10. Iowa City Public
Library Board of Trustees - October 26. Parks and Recreation Commission -
October 4. Planning & Zoning Commission - November 2.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New Applications: Class C Liquor License for Mondo's, 212 S. Clinton St.
Renewals: Class B Wine Permit for Eagle Food Center #157,600 N. Dodge
St. Class C Beer Permit for Eagle Food Center #157, 600 N. Dodge St. Class
B Wine Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr. Class C
Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr. Class C
Liquor License for Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Dr. Special Class C Liquor
License for India Caf~, 227 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for
Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 00-384, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR
IMPROVEMENTS 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. 00-385,
SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION
PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
OF SAID PUBLIC HEARING TO EACH OWNER OF RECORD OF
AGRICULTURAL LAND THAT MAY BE ACQUIRED FOR THE PROJECT.
Motions: Approve abstract of election for City Council Special Election
of November 7, 2000. Approve disbursements in the amount of
$18,579,504.42 for the period of October 1 through October 31,2000, as
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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. Approve disbursements in the amount of $16,258,137.15 for
the period of September 1 through September 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: RES. 00-386, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 916 NORTH DODGE STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 00-387, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT
UNDER 49 U.S.C. 5307, TO BE USED FOR FY2001 TRANSIT OPERATING
AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING. RES. 00-388, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER
MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR SOUTH POINTE
ADDITION, PART 4, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN
FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 00-389, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE WASHINGTON STREET TRANSIT INTERCHANGE PROJECT.
Correspondence: John Gross (Technigraphics) - Downtown Issues.
Lawrence Mazzotta (Farnam Group, Inc.) - Regency Heights Senior
Residence. Cathy Weingeist (DTA) - Funding. Cathy Weingeist (DTA) -
Englert. Jim Olson - Englert. Mary Sue Coleman (University of Iowa) - Englert
Libby Shannon - Englert. Steve Krantz- Englert. Nancy Purington (Arts Iowa
City) - Tower Place. Fred Amundson - Leaf Pickup. Eve Cassserly (Johnson
County Task Force on Aging) - Holiday Mixer. Acting Traffic Engineering
Planner: Installation of NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER and NO PARKING
CORNER TO HERE signs on the south side of Brookland Park Place
between Melrose Court and Brookland Place. Civil Service Commission:
Certified persons eligible for the position of Police Captain; Certified persons
eligible for the position of Police Lieutenant. Luanne O'Shea - tobacco
enforcement meeting [distributed in 11-09-00 Info Packet] Matt Blizek
(Students for Local Politics) - Student Forum on Alcohol Issues [distributed in
11-09-00 Info Packet]. Amy Dobrian - Englert Theatre. Cheryl Tugwell -
Englert Theatre. Stephanie Donovan - Englert Threatre.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Bob Elliott, 1108 Dover St., noted the recent City election where 57% voters
favored the completion of First Avenue, and urged citizens to work together to move
forward on the project. Carol de Prosse (Lone Tree), and Caroline Dieterie (727
Walnut), Citizens for Alternatives to the New Jail, appeared and urged the City to
become involved in issues raised during the recent election. Moved and seconded
to accept correspondence from Caroline Dieterie regarding the Jail. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Ms. Dieterie also commented on her attendance at the
Liquor Forum held at the Fieldhouse on December 15. Lori Benz, Senior Center
Commission, updated Council on activities at the Center.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating the northern most 60 feet
of the dead-end alley along the west property line of 405 South Summit Street.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is
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to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 00-3951, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING
THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPDH-12) PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR
SILVERCREST LOCATED ON 2.87 ACRES OF LAND AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND AMERICAN LEGION ROAD, be voted on
for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded that the ordinance be adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 00-3952, AMENDING THE ZONING
CHAPTER BY 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) AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL (RNC-12) FOR
FOUR PROPERTIES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE 900 BLOCK OF IOWA
AVENUE, 17 PROPERTIES ON THE 900 AND 100 BLOCKS OF WASHINGTON
STREET, 10 PROPERTIES ON THE 100 AND 200 BLOCKS OF SOUTH SUMMIT
STREET, FOUR PROPERTIES ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE 10 AND 100 BLOCKS
OF GOVERNOR STREET, THREE PROPERTIES ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE
1000 BLOCK OF MUSCATINE AVENUE, AND FIVE PROPERTIES ON THE 900
AND 1000 BLOCKS OF COLLEGE STREET, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 00-3953, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14,
CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE D, ENTITLED "RESIDENTIAL
ZONES," SECTION 5, ENTITLED "NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION
RESIDENTIAL ZONE, RNC-12," TO MAKE IT CLEAR ANY EXISTING
CONFORMING MULTI-FAMILY USE WOULD CONTINUE TO BE CONFORMING
UNDER THE RNC-12 ZONE, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to send 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. Arty. Robert Downer, representing the developer,
appeared. Moved and seconded to defer to December 19. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to consider a resolution amending the Iowa
City/Johnson County Fringe Area Policy Agreement to revise the land use map. The
following individuals appeared: R.J. Moore, Johnson County Asst. Planning and
Zoning Administrator; Rick Dvorak, Johnson County Planning and Zoning
Administrator; and Chair Ann Bovbjerg, City Planning and Zoning Commission. The
Mayor declared the resolution defeated. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Sally Stutsman, Johnson County Board of Supervisors and
R.J. Moore, Johnson County Planning and Zoning Department. 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 Rochester Avenue PCC Pavement
Rehabilitation 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. 00-390, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROCHESTER AVENUE PCC PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
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ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of Iowa Avenue Streetscape Phase II
Improvements 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. 00-391, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS
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 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of a single-family home under the Affordable
Dream Home Opportunities Program, establishing amount of bid security to
accompany each bid, directing the City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and
fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-392, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE
DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (1605 DICKENSON LANE),
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND
FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a conveyance a single family home located at
1905 Gleason Avenue to the tenant.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-393, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE
of A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1905 GLEASON AVENUE TO THE
TENANT.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 6, Chapter 1
(Nuisances), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City by adding standards
and procedures for registration and regulation of abandoned/vacant buildings, be
given second vote for consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-394, DIRECTING SALE QF
$13,000,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2000.
Moved and seconded to accept the form of tax exemption certificate
pertaining to the $13,000,000 Water Revenue Bonds. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to accept the form of continuing disclosure certificate
pertaining to the $13,000,000 Water Revenue Bonds. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-395, AUTHORIZING AND
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF
$13,000,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS 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. 00-396, REPEALING THE
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE IOWA CITY SOLID WASTE ADVISORY
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COMMISSION. The following individuals appeared: Janelie Rettig, 3013 Cornell
Ave.; Becky Soglin, 1220 Sheridan Ave.; and Jim Waiters. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Janelie Rettig. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-397, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE LIBRARY AND THE AFSCME AND ADMINISTRATIVE PAY
PLANS BY DELETING THE POSITION OF MAINTENANCE WORKER III -
LIBRARY AND ADDING THE POSITION OF LIBRARY BUILDING MANAGER.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-398, APPROVING EXECUTION OF
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN
COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-399, APPROVING EXECUTION OF
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN
COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-400, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HANCHER AUDITORIUM TO SCHEDULE A HANCHER
AUDITORIUM OUTREACH PERFORMANCE AT THE IOWA CITY/JOHNSON
COUNTY SENIOR CENTER.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-401, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION TO ADOPT HOUSING
REHABILITATION PRIORITY AREAS FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED PROPERTIES IN
IOWA CITY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-402, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION TO ESTABLISH A
REVOLVING LOAN FUND AND USE OF SET-ASIDE FUNDING FOR THE IOWA
CITY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-403, INTENT TO CONVEY THE
ENGLERT THEATER PROPERTY TO ENGLERT CIVIC THEATER, INC., AN IOWA
NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
DECEMBER 19, 2000.
The Mayor noted that the following vacancies will be readvertised: Board of
Adjustment to fill one appointment for a five-year term ending January 1, 2006;
Public Art Advisory Committee to fill one appointment for a three-year term Art
Professional ending January 1, 2004; Senior Center Commission to fill two
appointments for three-year terms ending December 31,2003.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and
Commissions: appoint Charles Maas, 1122 Hampton Court, to the Board of Appeals
for a five-year term for a Licensed Electrician ending December 31, 2005; appoint
Gretchen Holt, 921 Bowery Street, to the Housing and Community Development
Commission to fill one appointment to a three-year term ending September 1,2003;
appoint Ernie Cox, 913 Harlocke Street, to the Human Rights Commission to fill one
appointment for an unexpired term ending January 1,2002 and appoint Keri Neblett,
2802 Muscatine Avenue, Lisa Beckman, 1234 Santa Fe Drive, and Paul Retish, 66
Penfro Drive, to three appointments for three-year terms ending January 1,2004;
appoint Nancy Ostrognai, 2003 Glendale Road, and reappoint Matt Pacha, 3110 E
Washington Street, to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill two appointments
for four-year terms ending January 1,2005. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file
in the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk, For a final Official copy, contact
the City Clerk's office at 356-5043.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 20, 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, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Council minutes tape recorded
on Tape 00-106, Side 1.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn to executive
session to consider a motion to discuss the purchase of particular real estate
only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the
price of the governmental body would have to pay for that property. 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, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session at 6:31 p.m.
Council returned to open session 6:59 p.m.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adjourn the special meeting
at 7:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 21,2000
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson,
Nasby, Scott, Shera, Grosvenor, O'Malley, Craig. Council minutes tape recorded on
Tape 00-105, Side 2; Tape 00-107, Both Sides; 00-108, Side 1.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Hoover
Elementary students: Aaron Ellis, Elizabeth Mahaffa, Courtney Richenbacher, and
Sam Siegfried.
The Mayor proclaimed: World AIDS Day - December 1, 2000, Andy Weigel
accepted; University of Iowa Natural Ties Awareness Day - December 4, 2000, Eric
Harlan accepted; A Day of Recognition for the Iowa City Host Noon Lions Club -
November 30, 2000, Judy Terry accepted; Homeless Children's Trust Holiday
Celebration - December 2, 2000, Mary Larew accepted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, 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
November 7, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Board of Appeals - October 2.
Civil Service Commission - November 8. Historic Preservation Commission -
September 14. Historic Preservation Commission- October 12. Iowa City
Airport Commission - October 12. Iowa City Airport Commission - October
24. Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees- October 10. Iowa City Public
Library Board of Trustees - October 26. Parks and Recreation Commission -
October 4. Planning & Zoning Commission - November 2.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New Applications: Class C Liquor License for Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc., dba
Mondo's, 212 S. Clinton St. Renewals: Class B Wine Permit for Eagle Food
Centers, Inc., dba Eagle Food Center #157,600 N. Dodge St. Class C Beer
Permit for Eagle Food Centers, Inc., dba Eagle Food Center#157,600 N.
Dodge St. Class B Wine Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores,
Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr. Class C Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc.,
dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr. Class C Liquor License
for Ground Round, Inc., dba Ground Round, 830 S. Riverside Dr. Special
Class C Liquor License for India Caf~ Corporation, dba India Cafe, 227 E.
Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Inc. Limited dba Sanctuary
Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert St.
Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 124: RES. 00-384, p. 384, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST for December 19, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS 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. 00-385, p. 385 SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT for January 9, 2001, AND
AUTHORIZING MAILING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SAID PUBLIC
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HEARING TO EACH OWNER OF RECORD OF AGRICULTURAL LAND
THAT MAY BE ACQUIRED FOR THE PROJECT.
Motions: Approve abstract of election for City Council Special Election
of November 7, 2000. Approve disbursements in the amount of
$18,579,504.42 for the period of October 1 through October 31,2000, 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. Approve disbursements in the amount of $16,258,137.15 for
the period of September 1 through September 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. 00-386, p. 386, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE
OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 916 NORTH DODGE STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 00-387, p. 387, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT
UNDER 49 U.S.C. 5307, TO BE USED FOR FY2001 TRANSIT OPERATING
AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING. RES. 00-388, p. 388, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE,
WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR SOUTH
POINTE ADDITION, PART 4, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 00-389, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE WASHINGTON STREET TRANSIT INTERCHANGE
PROJECT (Phase 1 )
Correspondence: John Gross (Technigraphics) - Downtown Issues.
Lawrence Mazzotta (Farnam Group, Inc.) - Regency Heights Senior
Residence. Cathy Weingeist (DTA) - Funding. Cathy Weingeist (DTA) -
Englert. Jim OIson - Englert. Mary Sue Coleman (University of Iowa) - Englert
Libby Shannon - Englert. Steve Krantz - Englert. Nancy Purington (Arts Iowa
City) - Tower Place. Fred Amundson - Leaf Pickup. Eve Cassserly (Johnson
County Task Force on Aging) - Holiday Mixer. Acting Traffic Engineering
Planner: Installation of NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER and NO PARKING
CORNER TO HERE signs on the south side of Brookland Park Place
between Melrose Court and Brookland Place. Civil Service Commission:
Certified persons eligible for the position of Police Captain; Certified persons
eligible for the position of Police Lieutenant. Luanne O'Shea - tobacco
enforcement meeting [distributed in 11-09-00 Info Packet] Matt Blizek
(Students for Local Politics) - Student Forum on Alcohol Issues [distributed in
11-09-00 Info Packet]. Amy Dobrian - Englert Theatre. Cheryl Tugwell -
Englert Theatre. Stephanie Donovan - Englert Threatre.
Council Member Kanner reported on the number of police visits and charges filed for
possession under legal age for the establishments requesting renewal of their legal
licenses. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor repeated the public hearings as set and declared the motion carried.
Bob Elliott, 1108 Dover St., noted the recent City election where 57% voters
favored the completion of First Avenue, and urged citizens to work together to move
forward on the project. Carol de Prosse (Lone Tree), and Caroline Dieterie (727
Walnut), Citizens for Alternatives to the New Jail, appeared and urged the City to
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become involved in issues raised during the recent election. Moved by Vanderhoef,
seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from Caroline Dieterie regarding the
Jail. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. Ms. Dieterie also commented on her attendance at the Liquor Forum held
at the Fieldhouse on December 15. Lori Benz, Senior Center Commission, updated
Council on activities at the Center.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating the northern most 60 feet
of the dead-end alley along the west property line of 405 South Summit Street
(Travis). No one appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 00-3951, Bk. 43, p. 39,
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPDH-12) PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR SILVERCREST
LOCATED ON 2.87 ACRES OF LAND AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SCOTT
BOULEVARD AND AMERICAN LEGION ROAD, be voted on for final passage at this
time. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef,
Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab. Nays: Kanner. Moved by Wilburn,
seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance be adopted at this time. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab. Nays: Kanner.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 00-3952, Bk. 43, p.
40, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY 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) AND NEIGHBORHOOD
CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL (RNC-12) FOR FOUR PROPERTIES ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF THE 900 BLOCK OF IOWA AVENUE, 17 PROPERTIES ON THE
900 AND 100 BLOCKS OF WASHINGTON STREET, 10 PROPERTIES ON THE
100 AND 200 BLOCKS OF SOUTH SUMMIT STREET, FOUR PROPERTIES ON
THE EAST SIDE OF THE 10 AND 100 BLOCKS OF GOVERNOR STREET, THREE
PROPERTIES ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE 1000 BLOCK OF MUSCATINE
AVENUE, AND FIVE PROPERTIES ON THE 900 AND 1000 BLOCKS OF
COLLEGE STREET (College Hill Neighborhood), be passed and adopted.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that ORD. 00-3953, Bk. 43, p.
41, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING,"
ARTICLE D, ENTITLED "RESIDENTIAL ZONES," SECTION 5, ENTITLED
"NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION RESIDENTIAL ZONE, RNC-12," TO MAKE IT
CLEAR ANY EXISTING CONFORMING MULTI-FAMILY USE WOULD CONTINUE
TO BE CONFORMING UNDER THE RNC-12 ZONE, be passed and adopted. Asst.
PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to send 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
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RMH Manufactured Housing Residential. Atty. Robert Downer, representing the
developer, appeared. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to
December 19. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to consider a resolution
amending the Iowa City/Johnson County Fringe Area Policy Agreement to revise the
land use map. The following individuals appeared: R.J. Moore, Johnson County
Asst. Planning and Zoning Administrator; Rick Dvorak, Johnson County Planning and
Zoning Administrator; and Chair Ann Bovbjerg, City Planning and Zoning
Commission. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared
the resolution defeated, 1/6, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
O'Donnell. Nays: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Moved by
[:)'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from Sally Stutsman,
Johnson County Board of Supervisors and R.J. Moore, Johnson County Planning
and Zoning Department. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Rochester Avenue PCC Pavement
Rehabilitation 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 Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-390, Bk. 124, p.
390, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROCHESTER AVENUE
PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION 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, 7/0, all Council Member 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 Iowa Avenue Streetscape Phase II
Improvements 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. (Vanderhoef noted a conflict of interest and left the meeting.) No one
appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-391, Bk. 124, p.
391, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IOWA AVENUE
STREETSCAPE PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS 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, Vanderhoef absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. (Vanderhoef returned to the meeting.)
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of a single-family home under the Affordable
Dream Home Opportunities Program (1605 Dickenson Lane), establishing amount of
bid security to accompany each bid, directing the 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. 00-392, Bk. 124,
p. 392, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
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ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME
UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (1605
DICKENSON LANE), ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. Housing Administrator Grosvenor present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Member present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on a conveyance a single family home located at
1905 Gleason Avenue to the tenant. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-393, Bk. 124, p.
393, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE of A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT
1905 GLEASON AVENUE TO THE TENANT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Member present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
Title 6, Chapter 1 (Nuisances), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City by
adding standards and procedures for registration and regulation of
abandoned/vacant buildings, be given second vote for consideration. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-394, Bk.
124, p. 394, DIRECTING SALE OF $13,000,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS,
SERIES 2000. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to accept the form of tax exemption
certificate pertaining to the $13,000,000 Water Revenue Bonds. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to accept the form of
continuing disclosure certificate pertaining to the $13,000,000 Water Revenue
Bonds. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-395, Bk.124,
p. 395, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SECURING
THE PAYMENT OF $13,000,000 WATER REVENUE BONDS 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. 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. 00-396, Bk.
124, p. 396, REPEALING THE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE IOWA CITY
SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION. The following individuals appeared:
Janelie Rettig, 3013 Cornell Ave.; Becky Soglin, 1220 Sheridan Ave.; and Jim
Waiters. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman,
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Pfab, Kanner. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn to accept correspondence from Janelie Rettig. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
(Council recessed.)
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-397, Bk. 124, p.
397, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE LIBRARY AND THE
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AFSCME AND ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLANS BY DELETING THE POSITION OF
MAINTENANCE WORKER III - LIBRARY AND ADDING THE POSITION OF
LIBRARY BUILDING MANAGER. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman. Nays:
Kanner.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-398, Bk. 124,
p. 398, APPROVING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO
PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY
SANITARY LANDFILL (groundwater and surface monitoring and annual water quality
reports). Sr. Civil Engr. Scott present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-399, Bk.
124, p. 399, APPROVING EXECUTION QF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS
TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY
SANITARY LANDFILL (monitoring of gas collection system and reports). Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-400, Bk. 124, p.
400, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TQ ATTEST
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HANCHER
AUDITORIUM TO SCHEDULE A HANCHER AUDITORIUM OUTREACH
PERFORMANCE AT THE IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER..
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-401, Bk.
124, p. 401, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIVISION TO ADOPT HOUSING REHABILITATION PRIORITY
AREAS FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED PROPERTIES IN IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-402, Bk.
124, p. 402, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIVISION TO ESTABLISH A REVOLVING LOAN FUND AND USE
OF SET-ASIDE FUNDING FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING REHABILITATION
PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-403, Bk. 124, p.
403, INTENT TO CONVEY THE ENGLERT THEATER PROPERTY TO ENGLERT
CIVIC THEATER, INC., AN IOWA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 19, 2000. City Atty. Dilkes responded to
questions. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted that the following vacancies will be readvertised: Board of
Adjustment to fill one appointment for a five-year term ending January 1, 2006;
Public Art Advisory Committee to fill one appointment for a three-year term Art
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Professional ending January 1, 2004; Senior Center Commission to fill two
appointments for three-year terms ending December 31,2003.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to make the following
appointments to Boards and Commissions: appoint Charles Maas, 1122 Hampton
Court, to the Board of Appeals for a five-year term for a Licensed Electrician ending
December 31,2005; appoint Gretchen Holt, 921 Bowery Street, to the Housing and
Community Development Commission to fill one appointment to a three-year term
ending September 1,2003; appoint Ernie Cox, 913 Harlocke Street, to the Human
Rights Commission to fill one appointment for an unexpired term ending January 1,
2002 and appoint Keri Neblett, 2802 Muscatine Avenue, Lisa Beckman, 1234 Santa
Fe Drive, and Paul Retish, 66 Penfro Drive, to three appointments for three-year
terms ending January 1,2004; appoint Nancy Ostrognai, 2003 Glendale Road, and
reappoint Matt Pacha, 3110 E Washington Street, to the Parks and Recreation
Commission to fill two appointments for four-year terms ending January 1,2005.
Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend the main motion by appointing
Charles Thayer and reappoint Chevalier Monsanto to the Senior Center
Commission. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by
Champion, seconded by O'Donnell. To call the question. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, .6/1, with Kanner voting "nay". The Mayor declared the motion to
amend defeated, 2/5, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Kanner, Pfab.
Nays: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Moved by Kanner,
seconded by Pfab, to amend the main motion by appointing Antrell Willlares to the
one year term on the Human Rights Commission instead of Ernie Cox. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion to amend
defeated, 1/6, with Kanner voting "aye". The Mayor declared the main motion carried
unanimously, 7/0 all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the extraordinary
applicants for the various vacancies, and it is a shame not everyone who applies can
be appointed but the Council does its best to appoint the applicant that would do the
best job for the community.
Council Member Champion noted how clean and organized the City's landfill
appeared on a recent visit.
Council Member O'Donnell noted the success of the City's leaf pick-up
program; stated he hoped the election would be over soon; and wished everyone a
Happy Thanksgiving.
Council Member Vanderhoef echoed previous remarks of the Mayor regarding
the excellent applicants for Boards and Commissions; and asked if vacancies were
posted to the City's website. City Clerk Karr indicated they were on the City site. In
response to Wilburn, Council requested staff inform applicants not appointed to a
Board and Commission of specific vacancies that exist on other Boards and
Commissions.
Council Member Kanner acknowledged the Citizens for Alternatives to the
New Jail for their efforts; and noted a recent letter from Bob EIliott regarding the
referendum process and urged Council not to lessen the ability for citizens in the
process. The Mayor asked that a work session be scheduled to discuss the police
issues as they relate to jail issues. City Atty. Dilkes stated regardless of feelings on
the initiative or referendum process that are items that could be clarified in the
Charter.
In response to Pfab, the City Mgr. stated any questions related to City
operations or procedures be addressed to him and he'll prepare a report and/or bring
in the appropriate staff.
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The Mayor encouraged citizens to enjoy family and friends on Thanksgiving
Day, and be thankful for what we have in this community.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk