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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, 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, L.C., 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. hinn St.; Kum & Go, L.C.,
dba Kum & Go/151,323 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. O0-31 O, p. 31 O, 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. Mary 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.
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 716, extended an
invitation to the community to attend a public discussion with Codis 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 (1 O)
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 Arty. 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: Arty. 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, 91 4 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 DeNicola, White
Buffalo; Jolene Marie Stritecky, 1121 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 Florense 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, 612 Granada Ct. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Karen Kubby, 728 2nd
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/O,.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. 31 6,
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 EIliott suggesting a
press conference on First Avenue· Staff will follow up
to adjourn 11: p.m. The Mayor declared
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, ~
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members p~~
· Lehman, I~/la~,or
~n K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/29/00
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab (arrived
8:05, Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
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 regular meeting of August 15, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Airport Commission -July 20
Iowa City Board of Appeals - July 10
Do not form an advisory committee for people with disabilities.
Iowa City Civil Service Commission - August 9
Accept the certified list for the position of Firefighter.
Iowa City Human Rights Commission - July 25. Iowa City Public Library - July 27.
Planning and Zoning Commission - August 3. Senior Center Commission - July 18.
Correspondence: Bettina Bourjaily (on behalf of eight neighbors) - 300 McLean
Street. Carol Fethke - Lexington Avenue. Bruce Knutson - underage drinking. Tom
Slockett - First Avenue ballot language [Mayor response included in Council packet].
Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of a NO OUTLET Sign on Green
Mountain Drive North of the Intersection with Columbia Drive.
Permit Motions as recommended by the City Clerk: Special Class C Liquor License
for Cottage of Iowa City, Inc., 14 S. Linn St.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the First Avenue Water Main Project, establishing amount of bid
security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and
fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-299, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST
AVENUE WATER MAIN PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS,
AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the North Airport Development Project, establishing amount of bid
security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and
fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-300, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH
AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT QF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS,
AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Airport Commission Chair Rick Mascari
appeared.
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A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the Washington Street Transit Interchange Project, establishing
amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for
bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-301, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WASHINGTON STREET TRANSIT INTERCHANGE PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-302, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MIKE AND MARTY ENTERPRISES
FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-303, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CORALVILLE AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY REGARDING RECONSTRUCTION OF FIRST
AVENUE FROM THE CLEAR CREEK BRIDGE TO IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE IOWA
INTERSTATE RAILROAD VIADUCT.
The Mayor noted previously-announced vacancies: Solid Waste Advisory Commission -
Two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending October 1, 2003, two vacancies to fill two-year
terms ending October 1, 2002; and three vacancies to fill one-year terms ending October 1,
2001. (No members currently serve as this is a new Committee.) Housing and Community
Development Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms ending September 1,
2003. Police Citizens Review Board - Two vacancies to fill four-year terms ending September
1, 2004. Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending April 2,
2001. Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term representing
the College Green Historic District ending March 29, 2003. Appointments will be made
September 12. Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 1,
2004. Appointment will be made September 19. Animal Control Advisory Board - One
vacancy to fill an unexpired term in addition to a three-year term ending April 5, 2004.
Appointment will be made October 3.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:18 a.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk 22 ~/,z~.
Submitted for publication - 9/6/0~'
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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AUGUST 29, 2000
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab (arrived
8:05, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Schmadeke,
Spitz, O'Neil, Fowler, Logsden. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 00-83, Side 2.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for regular meeting of August 15, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Airport Commission -July 20
Iowa City Board of Appeals - July 10
Do not form an advisory committee for people with disabilities.
Iowa City Civil Service Commission - August 9
Accept the certified list for the position of Firefighter.
Iowa City Human Rights Commission - July 25. Iowa City Public Library - July 27.
Planning and Zoning Commission - August 3. Senior Center Commission - July 18.
Correspondence: Bettina Boudaily (on behalf of eight neighbors) - 300 McLean
Street. Carol Fethke - Lexington Avenue. Bruce Knutson - underage drinking. Tom
Slockett - First Avenue ballot language [Mayor response included in Council packet].
Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of a NQ OUTLET Sign on Green
Mountain Drive North of the Intersection with Columbia Drive.
Permit Motions as recommended by the City Clerk: Special Class C Liquor License
for Cottage of Iowa City, Inc., 14 S. Linn St.
In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Mgr. stated he would report back on
recruitment efforts and numbers related to firefighter testing of women and minorities.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the First Avenue Water Main Project, establishing amount of bid
security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and
fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Q'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-299, Bk. 124, p. 299,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
TF~E CON~TRUCTION OF THE FIRST AVENUE WATER MAIN PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the North Airport Development Project, establishing amount of bid
security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and
fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-300, Bk. 124, p.300,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
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AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Airport Commission Chair Rick Mascari appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The City Mgr. reported that an agreement with the Airport concerning repayment of the
loan will have to approved by Council, and he would provide information on City funds invested
at the airport to date. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the Washington Street Transit Interchange Project, establishing
amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for
bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-301, Bk. 124, p. 301,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET TRANSIT INTERCHANGE PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS. Parking & Transit Director Fowler present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-302, Bk. 124, p. 302,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE LICENSE
AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND MIKE AND MARTY ENTERPRISES FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~ (Quinton's).
Council Member Wilburn noted a nine foot clear walkway. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted that a new item #8 had been added and he would consider that prior
to announcement of vacancies. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES.
00-303, Bk. 124, p. 303, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORALVILLE AND THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY REGARDING RECONSTRUCTION OF FIRST AVENUE FROM THE CLEAR CREEK
BRIDGE TO IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD VIADUCT.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted previously-announced vacancies: Solid Waste Advisory Commission -
Two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending October 1, 2003, two vacancies to fill two-year
terms ending October 1, 2002; and three vacancies to fill one-year terms ending October 1,
2001. (No members currently serve as this is a new Committee.) Housing and Community
Development Commission - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms ending September 1,
2003. Police Citizens Review Board - Two vacancies to fill four-year terms ending September
1, 2004. Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending April 2,
2001. Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term representing
the College Green Historic District ending March 29, 2003. Appointments will be made
September 12. Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending March 1,
2004. Appointment will be made September 19. Animal Control Advisory Board - One
vacancy to fill an unexpired term in addition to a three-year term ending April 5, 2004.
Appointment will be made October 3.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adjourn 8:18 a.m. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk