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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 Caf~, 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 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 Dlizek
(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
O'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 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 (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 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..
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 Williams 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 Elliott 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
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Manan K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/7/00
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 presented Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Helen Lemme
Elementary students: Anna Johnson and Dowlin Johnson.
The Mayor proclaimed: Service Week 2000 - November 6-12, Brenda
Campbell accepting; Korean War Veterans Remembrance Day - November 11, Ken
Fearing accepting; Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week - November 13-18,
Theresa Kopatich accepting. The Mayor presented an award from the American
Society of Landscape Architects to PCD Director Franklin for the Iowa Avenue
Streetscape Master Plan.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to
delete from the Consent Calendar and consider as separate items 4d(3) Iowa
Avenue Streetscape, and 4e(4) Downtown Streetscape Phase III Improvements:
Approval of Council Actions for the special meetings of October 16 and
19 and the regular meeting of October 17, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Airport Commission -
September 14. Animal Control Advisory Board - September 7. Iowa City
Public Library Board of Trustees - September 28. Planning and Zoning
Commission - October 5. Police Citizens Review Board - October 10
Receive PCRB Public Report #00-03.
Rules Committee - October 23
Do not approve the recommended change in the Public Art Advisory
Committee By-laws.
Senior Center Commission - September 19.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New Applications: Class B Beer Permit for Thai Noodle House, 340 E.
Burlington St. Renewals:Class C Liquor License for Jimmy's Brick Oven Caf6,
749 Mormon Trek BIvd. Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy's Brick Oven Caf6,
749 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class C Liquor License for Press Box, 1920 Keokuk
St. RES. 00-357, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT for Press Box, 1920 Keokuk
St.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 00-358, SETTING THE PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE COURT HILL TRUNK SANITARY SEWER 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. RES. 00-359,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE ROCHESTER AVENUE PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
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. 00-360, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
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AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY
HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES
PROGRAM (1605 DICKENSON LANE), DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR
OF HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 00-361, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
WATER FACILITY SITE DEVELOPMENT - PHASE I IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT. RES. 00-362, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER THIRD FLOOR ADDITION AND FIRST FLOOR
RENOVATIONS PROJECT. RES. 00-363, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE SAND PIT PUMP STATION - LOWER TERMINUS PROJECT. RES. 00-
364, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE BENTON STREET TURN LANE
AND NED ASHTON MEMORIAL PARK PROJECT. RES. 00-365,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL
PROJECT - BURLINGTON ST TO NAPOLEON PARK. RES. 00-366,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2000 PARKING RAMP MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR PROJECT. RES. 00-367, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER AND STORM SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
WASHINGTON PARK, PART XI, AND DECLARING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 00-368,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WATER MAIN AND OFF-SITE
SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY
ATHLETIC CLUB SUBDIVISION, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 00-369,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WATER MAIN AND SANITARY SEWER
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOUIS CONDOMINIUMS, AND
DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND
USE. RES. 00-370, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER
AND OFF-SITE SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
SILVERCREST RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY, AND DECLARING THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Correspondence: Ann Smothers (Convention and Visitors Bureau) -
Englert Theatre. Amy Estes (Riverside Theatre) - Englert Theatre. Alan
MacVey (Chair, University of Iowa Theatre Arts Department) - Englert
Theatre. Sally Stutsman (JC Board of Supervisors) - meeting of Board of
Supervisors and small cities. Julie Phye (Stepping Up) - price special
restrictions. Lynn Walding (State of Iowa Alcohol Beverage Division) -
tobacco products. Dan Daly- First Avenue accidents. Jeff O'Hara - First
Avenue. Michaelanne Widness - extending First Avenue. Thomas Breese -
appeal of 40 N Seventh Avenue sidewalk repair notice. Steve Grismore (Jazz
Fest) - funding request. Sonia Ettinger - Amtrak. Acting Traffic Engineering
Planner: Installation of a STOP sign on No Name Street at the intersection
with Foster Road, and installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on Foster
Road between Dubuque Street and the Elks Club Driveway; Installation of a
handicapped-only parking space in the Civic Center parking lot; Installation of
a U-turn prohibition sign on the east side of Gilbert Street between Highland
Avenue and Third Street. Bob Elliott - First Avenue. Richard Houston -
Englert Theatre. Matt Blizek & Andy Stoll - Student Forum on Alcohol Laws.
The Mayor declared the motion carried as amended.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-371, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE PHASE II
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 and RES. 00-372, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PHASE III IMPROVEMENTS.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for November 21 on an
ordinance vacating the northernmost 60 feet of the dead-end alley along the west
property line of 405 South Summit Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the 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, be given first vote. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance 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 given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the 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, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to November 21 forwarding a letter to the
Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending denial of a rezoning of 125.43
acres located within Fringe Area C east of Dane Road and west and south of the
Lakeridge Mobile Home Park from County A1 Rural and RS Suburban Residential to
County RMH Manufactured Housing Residential. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-373, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
WALNUT RIDGE PART 8, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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, Phase 2.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-374, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET TRANSIT INTERCHANGE
PROJECT, PHASE 2, 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 that the ordinance amending Title 6, Chapter 1
(Nuisances), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City by adding Standards
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and Procedures for registration and regulation of abandoned/vacant buildings, be
given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 00-3950, 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 passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-375, APPROVING THE PROPERTY
TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 332 S. LINN
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt a resolution to adopt amended By-Laws for the
Public Art Advisory Committee. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-376, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE CENTRAL SERVICES DIVISION OF THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY DELETING THE POSITION OF
CENTRAL SERVICES CLERK. Tairi Sackfield, President AFSCME Local 183,
appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Tairi Sackfield
(President of AFSCME). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-377, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE WASTEWATER/LANDFILL DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME AND ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLANS BY
DELETING THE POSITION OF SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER - LANDFILL
AND ADDING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT - LANDFILL.
Moved and seconded to defer until November 21 a resolution 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-378, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO
CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1905 GLEASON AVENUE TO
THE TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 21,2000.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-379, AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF THE PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD TO DODGE STREET WATER MAIN
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-380, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AN THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, IOWA TO USE A PORTION
OF PUBLIC LAND AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF A WASTEWATER EFFLUENT FORCE MAIN.
Moved and seconded to defer to November 21 a resolution 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to November 21 a resolution 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-381, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT
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FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER PARK CONCESSION AND
RESTROOM FACILITY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-382, AUTHORIZING JOINT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO COORDINATE
NEGOTIATING PROCEDURES FOR PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 00-383, SUPPORTING THE
EXPANSION OF THE IOWA BEVERAGE CONTAINER DEPOSIT LAW. Marie
DeVries, Board of Directors of Iowa Recycling Association and solid waste planner at
East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG), appeared.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Board of Adjustment -
One vacancy for a five-year term ending January 1, 2006. Board of Appeals - One
vacancy for a five-year term for a Licensed Electrician ending December 31, 2005.
Housing and Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term ending September 1, 2003. Human Rights Commission - One vacancy for
an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002. Parks and Recreation Commission -
Two vacancies for four-year terms ending January 1,2005. Public Art Advisory
Committee - One vacancy for a three-year term for an Art Professional ending
January 1,2004. Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies for three-year terms
ending December 31,2003. Appointments will be made November 21. The Mayor
stated that as a result of Council work session on November 6 the Solid Waste
Advisory Committee will be dissolved by resolution on November 21.
Moved and seconded to postpone Council time to November 21. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:10 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~ for publication - 11/15/00
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
NOVEMBER 7, 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,
Karr, Franklin, Boothroy, Herring, Niichel, O'Malley, Schoon, Trueblood. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 00-104, Both Sides.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to Helen Lemme
Elementary students: Anna Johnson and Dowlin Johnson.
The Mayor proclaimed: Service Week 2000 - November 6-12, Brenda
Campbell accepting; Korean War Veterans Remembrance Day- November 11, Ken
Fearing accepting; Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week - November 13-18,
Theresa Kopatich accepting. The Mayor presented an award from the American
Society of Landscape Architects to PCD Director Franklin for the Iowa Avenue
Streetscape Master Plan. (This award was presented to Adamson Clark Architecture,
Inc. of Des Moines and a copy made for the City.)
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 and to delete from the Consent Calendar and consider as separate
items 4d(3) a resolution setting public hearing on Plans, Specifications of Form of
Contract for Iowa Avenue Streetscape, and 4e(4) a resolution accepting work the
Downtown Streetscape Phase III Improvements:
Approval of Council Actions for the special meetings of October 16 and
19 and the regular meeting of October 17, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Airport Commission -
September 14. Animal Control Advisory Board - September 7. Iowa City
Public Library Board of Trustees - September 28. Planning and Zoning
Commission -October 5. Police Citizens Review Board - October 10
Receive PCRB Public Report #00-03.
Rules Committee - October 23
Do not approve the recommended change in the Public Art Advisory
Committee By-laws.
Senior Center Commission - September 19.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New Applications: Class B Beer Permit for Kesone Sisomphane dba Thai
Noodle House, 340 E. Burlington St. Renewals:Class C Liquor License for SG
of Iowa City, Inc., dba Jimmy's Brick Oven Caf~, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.
Outdoor Service Area for SG of Iowa City, Inc., dba Jimmy's Brick Oven Caf~,
749 Mormon Trek BIvd. Class C Liquor License for Jay, Inc., dba Press Box,
1920 Keokuk St. RES. 00-357, Bk. 124, p. 357, TO ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT for Jay, Inc., dba Press Box, 1920 Keokuk St.
Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 124: RES. 00-358, p. 358, SETTING THE
PUBLIC HEARING for December 19 ON THE COURT HILL TRUNK
SANITARY SEWER 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. RES. 00-359, p. 359, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for
November 21 QN PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROCHESTER
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AVENUE PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION 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. 00-360, p. 360, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for
November 21 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME
UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM
(1605 DICKENSON LANE), DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF
HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE
FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 124: RES. 00-361, p. 361, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE WATER FACILITY SITE DEVELOPMENT - PHASE I
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. RES. 00-362, p. 362 ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER THIRD FLOOR ADDITION AND
FIRST FLOOR RENOVATIONS PROJECT. RES. 00-363, p. 363,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SAND PIT PUMP STATION - LOWER
TERMINUS PROJECT. RES. 00-364, p. 364, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE BENTON STREET TURN LANE AND NED ASHTON MEMORIAL PARK
PROJECT. RES. 00-365, p. 365, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA
RIVER CORRIDOR TRAIL PROJECT - BURLINGTON ST TO NAPOLEON
PARK. RES. 00-366, p. 366, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2000
PARKING RAMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECT. RES. 00-367, p.
367, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND STORM
SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR WASHINGTON PARK, PART XI,
AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS
AND USE. RES. 00-368, p. 368, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
WATER MAIN AND OFF-SITE SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC CLUB SUBDIVISION,
AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE. RES. 00-369, p. 369, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE WATER MAIN AND SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
FOR LOUIS CONDOMINIUMS, AND DECLARING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. RES. 00-370, p.
370, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER AND OFF-SITE
SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR SILVERCREST
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Correspondence: Ann Smothers (Convention and Visitors Bureau) -
Englert Theatre. Amy Estes (Riverside Theatre) - Englert Theatre. Alan
MacVey (Chair, University of Iowa Theatre Arts Department) - Englert
Theatre. Sally Stutsman (JC Board of Supervisors) - meeting of Board of
Supervisors and small cities. Julie Phye (Stepping Up) - price special
restrictions. Lynn Walding (State of Iowa Alcohol Beverage Division) -
tobacco products. Dan Daly - First Avenue accidents. Jeff O'Hara - First
Avenue. Michaelanne Widness - extending First Avenue. Thomas Breese -
appeal of 40 N Seventh Avenue sidewalk repair notice. Steve Grismore (Jazz
Fest) - funding request. Sonia Ettinger - Amtrak. Acting Traffic Engineering
Planner: Installation of a STOP sign on No Name Street at the intersection
with Foster Road, and installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on Foster
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Road between Dubuque Street and the Elks Club Driveway; Installation of a
handicapped-only parking space in the Civic Center parking lot; Installation of
a U-turn prohibition sign on the east side of Gilbert Street between Highland
Avenue and Third Street. Bob Elliott - First Avenue. Richard Houston -
Englert Theatre. Matt Blizek & Andy Stoll - Student Forum on Alcohol Laws.
In response to Council Member Kanner, the Mayor stated that Council Member
Wilburn and himself are on the Council Subcommittee to discuss the north airport
development (#4b(1)-Airport Commission minutes of September 14); the City Mgr.
reported the Police Chief is preparing a memo on the City's participation in efforts to
reduce use and sale of tobacco products to minors, and a reimbursement of $50 per
compliance check (#4f(6)-Lynn Walding letter regarding tobacco products). Kanner
reported on the number of police visits and charges filed for possession under legal
age for the two establishments requesting renewal of liquor licenses. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried as amended.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-371, p. 371,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for November 21 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE PHASE II 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 and RES. 00-372, p. 372, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA
CITY DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PHASE III IMPROVEMENTS. Council Member
Vanderhoef stated she would be abstaining due to a conflict of interest. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef abstaining. The Mayor declared the
resolutions adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
November 21 on an ordinance vacating the northernmost 60 feet of the dead-end
alley along the west property line of 405 South Summit Street. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, that the ordinance amending an
approved OPDH-12 plan to allow a 40-unit assisted living building (Silvercrest) on
2.87 acres located on the southeast corner of Scott Boulevard and American Legion
Road, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance 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 given second vote. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, that the 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
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be conforming under the RNC-12 zone, 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 O'Donnell, to defer to November 21
forwarding a letter to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommending
denial of a rezoning of 125.43 acres located within Fringe Area C east of Dane Road
and west and south of the Lakeridge Mobile Home Park from County A1 Rural and
RS Suburban Residential to County RMH Manufactured Housing Residential. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 00-373, Bk.
124, p. 373, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WALNUT RIDGE PART 8, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. 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, Phase 2. No one appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-374, Bk. 124, p. 374,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET TRANSIT
INTERCHANGE PROJECT, PHASE 2, 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 Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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 first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, that ORD. 00-3950, Bk. 43, p. 38,
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 passed and adopted.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by O'D0nnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt REDS. 00-375, Bk. 124,
p. 375, APPROVING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATION FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 332 S. LINN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA (Kroeger).
Individual Council Members expressed their views. 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 a resolution to adopt
amended By-Laws for the Public Art Advisory Committee. The Mayor declared the
resolution defeated, 0/7, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-376, Bk.
124, p. 376, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE CENTRAL
SERVICES DIVISION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY
PLAN BY DELETING THE POSITION OF CENTRAL SERVICES CLERK. Tairi
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Sackfield, President AFSCME Local 183, appeared. Finance Director O'Malley
present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by
Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to defer the resolution two weeks. The Mayor declared
the motion defeated, 2/5, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Kanner,
Pfab. Nays: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Pfab, Kanner. Absent:
None. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from
Tairi Sackfield (President of AFSCME). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 00-377, Bk.
124, p. 377, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE WASTEWATER
/LANDFILL DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME
AND ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLANS BY DELETING THE POSITION QF SENIOR
MAINTENANCE WORKER - LANDFILL AND ADDING THE POSITION OF
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT - LANDFILL. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt a resolution
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. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer the resolution until
November 21. The Mayor declared the motion carried 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 00-378, Bk. 124, p.
378, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED
AT 1905 GLEASON AVENUE TO THE TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 21,2000. 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. 00-379, Bk. 124, p.
379, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS
NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD TO
DODGE STREET WATER MAIN PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 00-380, Bk. 124, p.
380, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AN THE CITY OF
CORALVILLE, IOWA TO USE A PORTION OF PUBLIC LAND AND RIGHTS-OF-
WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A
WASTEWATER EFFLUENT FORCE MAIN. City Engr. Fosse 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 Pfab, to defer to November 21 a
resolution 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to defer to November 21 a
resolution 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to ad;~pt RES. 00-381, Bk. 124, p.
381, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MERCER
PARK CONCESSION AND RESTROOM FACILITY. 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. 00-382, Bk.
124, p. 382, AUTHORIZING JOINT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA CITY
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY TO COORDINATE NEGOTIATING PROCEDURES FOR PURPOSES
OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 00-383, Bk. 124, p.
383, SUPPORTING THE EXPANSION OF THE IOWA BEVERAGE CONTAINER
DEPOSIT LAW. Marie DeVries, Board of Directors of Iowa Recycling Association
and solid waste planner at East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG),
appeared. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Board of Adjustment -
One vacancy for a five-year term ending January 1, 2006. Board of Appeals - One
vacancy for a five-year term for a Licensed Electrician ending December 31,2005.
Housing and Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill a three-
year term ending September 1, 2003. Human Rights Commission - One vacancy for
an unexpired term ending January 1,2002. Parks and Recreation Commission -
Two vacancies for four-year terms ending January 1,2005. Public Art Advisory
Committee - One vacancy for a three-year term for an Art Professional ending
January 1, 2004. Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies for three-year terms
ending December 31, 2003. Appointments will be made November 21. The Mayor
stated that as a result of Council work session on November 6 the Solid Waste
Advisory Committee will be dissolved by resolution on November 21.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to postpone Council time to
November 21. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division
of voice vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion.
Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 8:10 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk