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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 16, 2001
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, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: Pfab. Staffmembers present: Atkins,
Helling, Franklin, Dilkes, Karr, Morris, Shaffer, Scott. Council minutes tape recorded
on Tape 01-08, Both sides.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizienship Awards to Longfellow
Elementary students: Jacob Cambridge, Abby Mason-Marshall, and Susan Zoeckler.
The Mayor proclaimed: Black History Month - February, Human Rights
Commission Member Charles Major accepted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Board of Adjustment -
December 13. Iowa City Board of Appeals - November 6. Iowa City Human
Rights Commission - November 28. Iowa City Public Library Board of
Trustees - December 21. Parks and Recreation Commission - December 13.
Rules Committee - January 11
Recommendation: Approve the changes as attached to the Police
Citizen Review Board minutes of December 12, 2000.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Class C Liquor License Mike's Place Inc. dba Mike's Tap, 122
Wright St. Class C Beer Permit for Cub Foods, dba RSI SuperValu, Inc., 855
Hwy. 1 West. Class B Wine Permit for Cub Foods, dba RSI SuperValu, Inc.,
855 Hwy. 1 West. Class E Liquor Permit for Cub Foods, dba RSI SuperValu,
Inc., 855 Hwy. I West. Class B Beer Permit for Norstores, Inc. dba North
Dodge HandiMart, 2545 N Dodge St. Class C Liquor Permit for Shihh Inn Ho,
dba Aceshe Japanese Restaurant, 624 S Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License
for One Poor Student Inc., dba One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St. Refund
an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for Cordon, Inc. dba Joe's
Place, 115 Iowa Ave.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $21,134,369.78 for
the period of December 1 through December 31,2000, as recommended by
the Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 125: RES. 01-8, p. 8, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for February 6 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TRANSIT INTERCHANGE FACILITY PHASE II
PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 125: RES. 01-9, p. 9, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 717 EAST BLOOMINGTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 01-10, p. 10, AMENDING THE BY-LAWS OF THE POLICE CITIZENS
REVIEW BOARD TO ESTABLISH A REGULAR MEETING TIME.
Correspondence: Gary Watts - Lower West Branch Road. Hillary Sale
- appreciation for rezoning of Washington Street area. Troy Meyers - snow in
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and around handicapped spaces. James Hunsaker - ban smoking in
restaurants. Sharon Smith - extended care facility for brain injured people
Dave Moore - fake Ids (2). Dave Moore - minors and liquor. Patrick T.
Baschnagel - entrance under 21. Justine Zimmer - Englert Invitation.
Council Member Kanner noted discussion in the Library Board minutes to the
decision to close the library at the County jail, and requested the Mayor write a letter
supporting the continuance of the library at the site. Majority of Council agreed.
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 liquor
licenses. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Caroline Dieterie, 727 Walnut, appeared regarding the proposed 2001 budget,
and Police and Fire Departments expenditures. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
Wilburn, to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Pfab absent.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-11, Bk. 125,
p. 11, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, SPECIFICALLY THE SOUTH
DISTRICT PLAN, TO CHANGE THE LAND USE PLAN FOR THE AREA SOUTH OF
NAPOLEON PARK AND WEST OF SOUTH GILBERT STREET FROM MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND PUBLIC OPEN SPACE TO PUBLIC, INSTITUTIONAL
(APPROXIMATELY 21 ACRES) AND COMMERCIAL (APPROXIMATELY 2 ACRES)
AND TO DEPICT THE GENERAL LOCATION OF AN EAST-WEST ARTERIAL
STREET, WHICH WILL CONNECT GILBERT STREET TO THE WEST SIDE OF
THE IOWA RIVER (Olin Lloyd/Public Works Facility). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that ordinance changing the use
designation from Interim Development Multi-family Residential (ID-RM) to
Community Commercial (CC-2) (Olin Lloyd/Public Works Facility) for approximately 2
acres of property located west of Gilbert Street and south of Napoleon Lane, be
given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Pfab
absent.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ordinance approving a
revised sensitive areas development plan for the Peninsula Neighborhood, an 82.1
acre residential neighborhood containing up to 410 dwelling units located at the west
end of Foster Road, be given first vote. Mike Dill, 572 Foster Road, appeared. City
Atty. Dilkes and City Mgr. Atkins present for discussion. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Pfab absent.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that ordinance amending
Section 14-6J-1 the Off-Street Parking Requirements, to require only one off-street
parking space for small one-bedroom single-family, townhouse, and duplex
dwellings, be given first vote. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Pfab absent.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt an ordinance vacating
the northernmost 60 feet of the dead-end alley along the west property line of 405
South Summit Street. Original motion withdrawn. Moved by Champion, seconded by
O'Donnell, to defer indefinitely the ordinance The Mayor declared the motion carried,
6/0, Pfab absent.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell to send a letter 1o 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 Lake
Ridge Mobile Home Park from County A1 Rural and RS Suburban Residential to
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County RMH Manufactured Housing Residential. PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Pfab absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 01-12, Bk. 125,
p. 12, APPRQVING FINAL PLAT OF HOLLYVVOOD MANOR, PART 7, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, approving a tentative
agreement between the City of Iowa City and AFSCME Local 183 for a collective
bargaining agreement effective July 1,2001, through June 30, 2003. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Pfab absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that ordinance amending Title
6, Chapter 1 (Nuisances) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City by
adding standards and procedures to control the number of vehicles parked, stored,
placed or kept outside on private property, be given first reading. Moved by
Vanderhoef, to amend Section 6-1-2Q, Subsection 2, to read "No more than five
operable vehicles may be parked, stored ..... "The Mayor declared the motion dead
for lack of a second. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the original motion carried, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner. Absent:
Pfab.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Kanner, that ordinance to limit the amount a
person may contribute to municipal election campaigns, be given second vote.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that ordinance to adopt the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, aka "City Code, 2001, be given
second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 01-13, Bk. 125,
p. 13, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY CABLE TV OFFICES PROJECT to Knutson Construction of
Iowa City for $256,500. Asst. City Mgr. Helling present for discussion. Affirmative roll
call unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-14, Bk. 125,
p. 14, APPRO VING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND MCCLURE ENGINEERING COMPANY CONSULTING
ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT AND LAND
ACQUISITION SERVICES FOR THE COURT HILL TRUNK SANITARY SEWER
PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Historic Preservation Commission -
Two vacancies for three-year terms ending March 29, 2003. Civil Service
Commission - One vacancy for a four-year term ending April 4, 2005. Deadline for
applications is February 28.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Airport Commission -
One vacancy for a six-year term ending March 1,2007. Parks and Recreation
Commission - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending January 1,2004. Public
Art Advisory Committee - One appointment for a three-year term for an Art
Professional ending January 1,2004. Telecommunications Commission - One
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vacancy for a three-year term ending March 13, 2004. Appointments to be made at
Council's February 6 meeting. City Clerk Karr present for discussion.
Council Member Champion suggested rescheduling the formal meeting of
March 6, to March 5, to allow all 7 Council Members to attend and vote on the
budget. Majority of Council agreed to start the work session at 4:00 p.m. and the
formal at 7:00 p.m. on March 5.
Council Member O'Donnell reminded citizens to shovel their walks; and asked
for an update on the installation of a traffic signal at Mormon Trek/VVestside Drive
near McDonalds. Staff will report back.
Council Member Vanderhoef reported that Council would be having public
discussion and input on two proposed alcohol ordinances on February 6.
Council Member Wilburn thanked the Mayor for the proclamation recognizing
February as Black History Month, and noted the significance of the month to him
personally.
Council Member Kanner reported on Professor Angela Davis' remarks
presented as keynote speaker at the Martin Luther King Day festivities at the
University; and requested Council schedule discussion of the Iowa Child project.
Majority of Council requested staff provide Council with information prior to
scheduling.
Mayor Lehman thanked the City water crews for working late to repair a
broken water line affecting the Civic Center.
City Mgr. Atkins stated his intent to provide copies of City Atty. memo and
proposed ordinances for the public discussion on alcohol issues on February 6.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef adjourn 8:15 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/ ,:/~f.~. ,~~
~. Lehma;~, Mayor'
Manan K. Karr, City Clerk