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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 6, 2001
Iowa 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. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Winkelhake, Morris, Schoon, Kopping, Fowler,
Logsden, O'Malley. Council minutes recorded on Tapes 01-18 and 01-19, Both
Sides; 01-20, Side 1.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lucas
Elementary students: Eliza Briggs, Matthew Brummond, Sara Nobbs.
The Mayor proclaimed: Iowa Valley Habitat Week - February 4-10, Kelly
Hayworth, President, Iowa Valley Habitat 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:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of January 9
and regular meeting of January 16, as published subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Board -
November 2. Housing & Community Development Commission - November
16
Approve the AHFP guidelines.
Iowa City Airport Commission - December 14. Iowa City Public Art Advisory
Committee - December 7
Allocate $1,700 for the partial acquisition of Justin Zimmer's sculpture
Tornado; accept Tornado as the first sculpture installed on the
sculpture pad designated for Iowa Artists.
Parks and Recreation Commission - January 10. Planning and Zoning
Commission - January 18. Senior Center Commission - December 19.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Westside Caf~, Inc., dba Bob's
Your Uncle, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd. Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City
Westside Cafe, Inc., dba Bob's Your Uncle, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.
Renewals: Class E Beer Permit for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery,
401 E. Market St. Class C Liquor License for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo-James, 118
E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Mike & Marty Enterprises, dba
Quinton's Bar & Dell, 215 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for R.T.
Grunt's, Inc., dba R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. Outdoor Service Area for R.T.
Grunt's, Inc., dba R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. Class C Liquor License for El
Ranchero, Inc., dba El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner.
RES. 01-15, Bk. 125, p. 15, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT for One Poor
Student, Inc., dba One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St.; Brother's of iowa
City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar& Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; R.T. Grunt's, Inc.,
dba R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St.; Daverse, Inc., dba Fieldhouse Restaurant &
Nightclub, 111 E. College St. RES. 01-16, Bk. 125, p. 16, TO ISSUE
CIGARETTE PERMITS for Atlas World Grill, inc, dba Atlas World Grill, 127
Iowa Ave. (New)
Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 125: RES. 01-17, p. 17, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for February 20 TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1,2001 THROUGH
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JUNE 30, 2002, THE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AND
ALSO THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2005. Motion: setting a public hearing for March 20
on the City of Iowa City FY2002 Iowa Department of Transportation
consolidated transit funding application and authorizing the publication of a
notice of said hearing.
Resolutions, Bk. 125: RES. 01~18, p. 18, ACCEPTING WORK FOR
THE WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PHASES 2A, 2B & 3A
IN LOT 4 OF SADDLEBROOK ADDITION, PART 1, AND DECLARING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR USE. RES. 01-19, p. 19,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT
FOR THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STP-
U-3715(618)--70-52.
Correspondence: Caroline Dieterie - Police budget for FY02. Richard
Kautz (Iowa DOT) - pavement patching project on 1-80. Dwayne Bourret and
Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret - alley. John Nolan - snow plowing. Eve Casserly -
Johnson County Task Force on Aging activities. Alicia Brown-Matthes -
Animal Care and Adoption Center. Anne Hesse and AK Traw (Project Green)
- Iowa Avenue median [City Manager response included]. Pamela Michaud -
Iowa Child. Kent Ackerson - First Avenue extended. Harold Stager - trust
Ted Welter - capital projects. Daniel Patterson (UISG Responsible Drinking
Task Force) - on-line survey. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner -
Installation of a DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION sign on Gilbert Street at its
intersection with Waterfront Drive. Correspondence previously distributed:
Aarmond and Polly Pagliai - Northside Neighborhood. David L. Rust -
improvements for Northside Neighborhood. Tony Christner - Northside
Marketplace Streetscape. Chef Kurt Michael Friese (Devotay) - Northside
Marketplace improvements. Johnson County Coalition for Persons with
Disabilities - accessibility of Hickory Hill Park. Eileen Fisher (JC Tobacco Free
Coalition) - request for funding. Joan Vanden Berg and Lane Plugge (IC
Community School District) - Family Resource Center Program. Historic
Preservation Commission - staff time for Historic Preservation Commission.
Council Member Kanner reported on the number of police visits and charges filed for
possession under legal age, and requested separate consideration of the license
renewals for Brothers and Fieldhouse. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried as amended with
the removal of Brothers and Fieldhouse. The Mayor repeated the public hearings as
set. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef to approve the Class C Liquor
License for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque
St. Outdoor Service Area for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill,
125 S. Dubuque St. and the Class C Liquor License for Daverse, Inc., dba
Fieldhouse Restaurant & Nightclub, 111 E. College St. Moved by Kanner, seconded
by Pfab, to defer consideration two weeks. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. The Mayor declared the motion to defer defeated, 1/6, with the following
division of voice vote: Ayes: Kanner. Nays: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn, Champion. The Mayor declared the original motion carried, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
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Joanne Hora, Senior Center Commission and chair of the Skywalk
Fundraising Committee, reported that the fund drive for a pedestrian bridge/skywalk
from Tower Place & Parking to the Senior Center had successfully raised $120,000
and urged awarding bid on the project (item #13 on the agenda). The following
individuals appeared regarding construction of First Avenue: Jim Waiters, 1033 E.
Washington St.; Michael Finley, 715 S. First Avenue; Randy Brown, 1811 1/2 High
St.; and Brandon Ross. The Mayor stated the construction of First Avenue and
Captain Irish would be on the February 20 work session for clarification. Caroline
Dieterie, 727 Walnut St., appeared regarding First Avenue and the proposed Police
Department budget. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kanner, to accept
correspondence from Caroline Dieterie on the proposed Police Department budget.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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 second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion,
Kanner. Nays: Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, that the 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 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 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 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 adopt RES. 01-20, Bk. 125,
p. 20, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT AND MANUFACTURE HOUSING
SITE PLAN OF SADDLEBROOK ADDITION, PART 2, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-21, Bk.
125, p.21, APPROVING FINAL PLAT AND MANUFACTURED HOUSING SITE
PLAN OF SADDLEBROOK ADDITION, PART 2, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll
call unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Public discussion was held on two proposed alcohol ordinances. The
following individuals appeared: Matt Blizek, 650 S. Dodge St., President Students for
Local Politics; Dan Patterson, UISG Senator; Andy Stoll and Chris Linn, UISG
President and Vice President; Carol deProsse, Lone Tree; Julie Phye, Stepping Up
Coordinator; Carolyn Cavitt, 112 S. Dubuque St., Chairperson of the Stepping up
Coalition; Marquez Brown, 624 S. Gilbert St.; Caroline Dieterie, 727 Walnut St.;
Steve Parrott, 2562 Catskill Ct., Stepping Up member; Jack Piper, Atlas World Grill;
Mariam Johnson; Jim Clayton, Stepping Up member, Soap Opera; Steve Fisher,
1960 Broadway; Keith Dempster, Mill Restaurant. Moved by Pfab, seconded by
Kanner, to continue public discussion to February 20. The Mayor declared the
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motion carried unanimously, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell,
seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Julie Phye, Stepping Up
Program; Mary Sue Coleman and Phillip Jones, University of Iowa; Peter Nathan,
University of Iowa Foundation; Jon Crews, City of Cedar Falls; L. Graham Dameron,
Department of Public Health; Theresa Dunnington; Marquez Brown; and the results
of the online survey conducted by the University of Iowa Student Government (UISG)
on drinking behavior. 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 City Transit Interchange Phase II 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 Kanner, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-22, Bk. 125, p.
22, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT
INTERCHANGE PROJECT PHASE II, 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
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
City Code Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 5, entitled "Building
and Housing," by adding a new Article K entitled "Condominium Conversion Code" to
establish procedures for conversion of existing structures to horizontal property
regimes (condominiums), be given first 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, 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 to control the number of vehicles parked, stored,
placed or kept outside on private property, be given second vote. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Champion,
Lehman. Nays: Pfab, Wilburn, Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 01-3955, Bk. 44 p. 1,
TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT A PERSON MAY CONTRIBUTE TO MUNICIPAL
ELECTION CAMPAIGNS, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 01-3956, Bk. 44, p.
2, TO ADOPT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
2001, AKA "CITY CODE," 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 O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-23, Bk. 125,
p. 23, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SENIOR CENTER PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT (skywalk) to McComas Lacina
Construction, for $311,334.00. Richard O'dell Hughes, 3924 Partridge Circle,
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Bettendorf, appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Arch.
Services staffperson Morris present for discussion. Council directed staff to review
the issues raised by Mr. Hughes and the contract compliance program. Moved by
Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to call the question. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. 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. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-24, Bk. 125,
p. 24, ACCEPTING THE SCULPTURE "TORNADO" AS A PARTIAL GIFT FROM
THE EPICENTER GROUP, AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF PUBLIC ART
FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATION OF A CONTRACT WITH JUSTINE
ZIMMER, SCULPTOR. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-25, Bk. 125,
p. 25, APPROVING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATION FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 210-212 S. CLINTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Economic Development Coordinator Schoon present for discussion. 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 Wilburn, to adopt RES. 01-26, Bk. 125,
p. 26, FIXING DATE of February 20 FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF
THE ISSUANCE OF $15,115,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. 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. 01-27, Bk. 125, p.
27, FIXING THE DATE of February 20 FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION
OF THE ISSUANCE OF $9,825,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN
ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. 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. 01-28, Bk. 125, p.
28, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND GRAYTOWNE APARTMENTS FOR
CONDOMINIUM UNIT 2A IN TOWER PLACE & PARKING AND TO DISPOSE OF
UNIT 2A IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR FEBRUARY 20, 2001. 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. 01-29, Bk. 125,
p. 29, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR
PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Jim Waiters, 1033 E. Washington St., appeared regarding the proposed
alcohol ordinances.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Historic Preservation Commission -
One vacancy to fill a three-year term March 29, 2001 - March 29, 2004. (Brown St
District). Planning and Zoning Commission - Two vacancies. (1) unexpired term
ending May 1,2001 in addition to a five-year term May 1,2001 - May 1,2006 (Norm
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Osland passed away), and (1) five-year term May 1, 2001 - May 1,2006. Public Art
Advisory Committee - One vacancy for an unexpired term January 1, 1999 - January
1,2002. Correspondence included in Council packet. Deadline for application is 5:00
p.m., Wednesday, March 14. Council requested a memo on the possibility of
combining districts on the Historic Preservation Commission.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Historic Preservation
Commission - Two vacancies for three-year terms ending March 29, 2004 (one At-
Large and one Summit Street District) Civil Service Commission - One vacancy for a
four-year term ending April 4, 2005. Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, February 28.
Moved by Q'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to make the following
appointments to Boards and Commissions: reappoint Rick Mascari, 4542 Canterbury
Court, to the Airport Commission for one appointment for a six-year term ending
March 1,2007; appoint Doug Ginsberg, 51 Ealing Drive to the Parks and Recreation
Commission for one appointment for an unexpired term ending January 1,2004;
appoint Betsy Klein, 628 2nd Avenue, to the Public Art Advisory Committee for one
appointment for a three-year term for an Art Professional ending January 1,2004;
and appoint Kembrew McLeod, 109 S Lowell, to the Telecommunications
Commission for one appointment for a three-year term ending March 13, 2004. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Kanner noted the email in Council packet regarding the DEA
banning hemp seeds, and the position of the Iowa State Legislature Agricultural
Committee recommending hemp be allowed to be grown in the state, and
encouraged Council to contact DEA and tell them not to ban hemp seed.
Mayor Lehman noted the Johnson County SAFE Kids Coalition will be
sponsoring a clinic on March 13 on the proper use of child safety seats at Hargrave-
McEleney. Persons interested in getting more information should call Mercy On Call.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn at 10:30 p.m. The
~~man, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/9/01
Iowa City, Special meeting 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lincoln
Elementary students: John Felder, Emma Palermo, Ryan McCurdy.
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 special meeting of December 18
and the regular meeting of December 19, as published, subject to corrections,
as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Airport Commission -
November 9. Iowa City Airport Commission - November 28. Iowa City Civil
Service Commission - December 8
Accept the hiring list for the position of Police Officer.
Iowa City Civil Service Commission - December 13
Accept the promotional lists for the positions of Fire Lieutenant, Fire
Captain, and Fire Battalion Chief.
Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - November 16. Planning and
Zoning Commission - December 7. Police Citizens Review Board -
November 7. Police Citizens Review Board - December 12
Change PCRB Bylaws, Article V, Section 1, Regular Meetings: First
sentence to read "The Board's regular meeting will be held the second
Tuesday of each month." This is to be referred to the Rules Committee
for a recommendation.
Iowa City Telecommunications Commission - September 25. Iowa City
Telecommunications Commission - October 23. Planning and Zoning
Commission - December 21.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Class B Beer Permit for Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway 1 West.
Class C Liquor License for Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St. RES. 01 ~1, TO ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT for Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St., and Union Bar, 121 E.
College St.
Resolutions: RES. 01-2, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING
A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 920 SOUTH DODGE
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-3, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 326
NORTH JOHNSON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-4, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
BRENTON BANK, CORALVILLE, IOWA, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1562 DICKENSON LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Kelly Donham (JC Department of Public Health) -
secondhand smoke. Alison Wilder - smoking in restaurants. Dave Dowell -
Senior Center Commission. Rick Mascari (Airport Commission) - Airport North
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Commercial area. John Watson (Police Citizens Review Board) - meeting
request. Lowell Brandt - gender balance on Board of Adjustment. Kathleen
Janz - Monday meetings. Terry Smith - natural gas prices.
Council Member Kanner requested separate consideration of the new liquor license
for Joe's Place and the renewal of the license for Union Bar. The Mayor declared the
motion carried as amended. Moved and seconded to approve the new Class C
Liquor License for Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave. and the renewal of the Class C Liquor
License for Union Bar, 121 E. College St. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Lowell Brandt, 824 N. Gilbert St, appeared regarding gender balance on the
Board of Adjustment. John Ries, 915 Highland Avenue, appeared requesting Council
discussion of Kirkwood Avenue signalization.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan,
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.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the use designation from
Interim Development Multi-family Residential (ID-RM) to Community Commercial
(CC-2) for approximately 2 acres of property located west of Gilbert Street and south
of Napoleon Lane.
A public hearing was held on an 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. The following people appeared: Mike Dill, 572 Foster Road; Atty. Gregg
Geerdes, 609 ISBT Bldg.; Geoff Ferrell, urban designer for the development team;
and developer Terry Stamper. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
Atty. Geerdes and the Elks. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an 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.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance vacating the northernmost 60 feet of
the dead-end alley along the west property line of 405 South Summit Street, be given
second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to February 6, approving the Preliminary Plat
and manufacture housing site plan of Saddlebrook Addition, Part 2, a 201.2 acre, 6-
lot residential subdivision and 290-unit manufactured housing site plan located at the
southern terminus of Heinz Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried,
Moved and seconded to defer to February 6, approving the Final Plat and
manufactured housing site plan of Saddlebrook Addition, Part 2, a 77.65 acre, 5-lot
subdivision located on Heinz road. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an 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. Miriam Hussey, 4 Heather Ct., appeared. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Dale Wilhelm, 39 Rita Lyn Ct. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on the City's intent to proceed with and authorizing
the acquisition of property rights for the First Avenue Extension project. Moved and
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seconded to accept correspondence from Bob Elliott. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-5, DECLARING CITY'S INTENT TO
PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
RIGHTS FOR THE FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-6, APPROVING A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND DONNA AND VIC
ZENDER FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT I-G IN TOWER PLACE AND PARKING AND
THE DISPOSITION OF SAID PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Senior Center Pedestrian Bridge 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. 01-7, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SENIOR CENTER PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE 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 that the ordinance to limit the amount a person may
contribute to municipal election campaigns, be given first reading. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance to adopt the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Iowa City, Iowa, aka "City Code, 2001, be given first reading. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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
Pro)~essional ending January 1,2004. Telecommunications Commission - One
vacancy for a three-year term ending March 13, 2004. The Mayor noted
appointments will be made at Council's February 6 meeting.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 8:27 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Cler
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIVITIES - 1/16/01
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.
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 and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: 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 Tap, 122 Wright St. Class C Beer
Permit for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy. 1 West. Class B Wine Permit for Cub Foods,
855 Hwy. 1 West. Class E Liquor Permit for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy. 1 West.
Class B Beer Permit for North Dodge HandiMart, 2545 N Dodge St. Class C
Liquor Permit for Aoeshe Japanese Restaurant, 624 S Gilbert St. Class C
Liquor License for One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St. Refund an unused
portion of a Class C Liquor License for 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: RES. 01-8, 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: RES. 01-9, 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,
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
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.
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The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Caroline Dieterie, 727 Walnut, appeared regarding the proposed 2001 budget,
and Police and Fire Departments expenditures. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-11, 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.
Moved and seconded that ordinance changing the use designation from
Interim Development Multi-family Residential (ID-RM) to Community Commercial
(CC-2) 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.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer indefinitely the 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 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 Lake Ridge 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. 01-12, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
HOLLYVVOOD MANOR, PART 7, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to approve 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.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ordinance to limit the amount a person may
contribute to municipal election campaigns, be given second vote. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ordinance to adopt the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, aka "City Code, 2001, be given second vote. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-13, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
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CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY CABLE TV
OFFICES PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-14, APPROViNG 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.
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
vacancy for a three-year term ending March 13, 2004. Appointments to be made at
Council's February 6 meeting.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:15 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file
in the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Sub~(~ted for publication -
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
JANUARY 9, 2001
Iowa City, 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, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin,
Boothroy, Fowler. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 01-05, Both Sides.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lincoln
Elementary students: John Felder, Emma Palermo, Ryan McCurdy.
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 special meeting of December 18
and the Regular meeting of December 19, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Airport Commission -
November 9. Iowa City Airport Commission - November 28, Iowa City Civil
Service Commission - December 8
Accept the hiring list for the position of Police Officer.
Iowa City Civil Service Commission - December 13
Accept the promotional lists for the positions of Fire Lieutenant, Fire
Captain, and Fire Battalion Chief.
Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees- November 16. Planning and
Zoning Commission - December 7. Police Citizens Review Board -
November 7. Police Citizens Review Board - December 12
Change PCRB Bylaws, Article V, Section 1, Regular Meetings: First
sentence to read "The Board's regular meeting will be held the second
Tuesday of each month." This is to be referred to the Rules Committee
for a recommendation.
Iowa City Telecommunications Commission - September 25. Iowa City
Telecommunications Commission - October 23. Planning and Zoning
Commission - December 21.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Class B Beer Permit for KT Restaurants, Inc., LLC, dba
Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway 1 West. Class C Liquor License for Lohaus &
Larson Investment Co., Inc., dba Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St. RES. 01-1, Bk.
125, p. 1, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT for Lohaus & Larson Investment Co.,
Inc., dba Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St., and Iowa City Entertainment, Inc., dba
Union Bar, 121 E. College St.
Resolutions: RES. 01-2, Bk. 125, p. 2, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF A
LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 920
SOUTH DODGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES, 01-3, p. 3,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 326 NORTH JOHNSON STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 01-4, p. 4, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND BRENTON BANK, CORALVILLE,
IOWA, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1562 DICKENSON LANE, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
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Correspondence: Kelly Donham (JC Department of Public Health) -
secondhand smoke. Allson Wilder - smoking in restaurants. Dave Dowell -
Senior Center Commission. Rick Mascari (Airport Commission) - Airport North
Commercial area. John Watson (Police Citizens Review Board) - meeting
request. Lowell Brandt- gender balance on Board of Adjustment. Kathleen
Janz - Monday meetings. Terry Smith - natural gas prices.
Council Member Kanner reported on the number of police visits and charges filed for
possession under legal age, and requested separate consideration of the new liquor
license for Joe's Place and the attached memo from County Atty. White; and the
renewal of the license for Union Bar. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried as amended with
the removal of Joe's Place and Union Bar. Moved by Champion, seconded by
O'Donnell, to approve the new Class C Liquor License for Samco of Iowa City, Inc.,
dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave. and the renewal of the Class C Liquor License for
Iowa City Entertainment, Inc., dba Union Bar, 121 E. College St. City Atty. Dilkes
stated that the Council currently did not have grounds to deny either application, and
alcohol issues were scheduled for Council work session on January 16. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Lowell Brandt, 824 N. Gilbert St, appeared regarding gender balance on the
Board of Adjustment. John Ries, 915 Highland Avenue, appeared requesting Council
discussion of Kirkwood Avenue signalization. The matter will be discussed at an
upcoming work session and staff will notify Mr. Ries.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan,
South District Plan, to change the land use plan for the area south of Napoleon Park
and west of South Gilbert Street (Olin Lloyd) 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. No one
appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the use designation from
Interim Development Multi-family Residential (ID-RM) to Community Commercial
(CC-2) for approximately 2 acres of property (Olin Lloyd) located west of Gilbert
Street and south of Napoleon Lane. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on an 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. The following people appeared: Mike Dill, 572 Foster Road; Atty. Gregg
Geerdes, 609 ISBT Bldg.; Geoff Ferrell, urban designer for the development team;
and developer Terry Stamper. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to accept
correspondence from Atty. Geerdes and the Elks. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an 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. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance vacating
the northernmost 60 feet of the dead-end alley along the west property line of 405
South Summit Street, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to defer to February 6, approving the
Preliminary Plat and manufacture housing site plan of Saddlebrook Addition, Part 2,
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a 201.2 acre, 6-lot residential subdivision and 290-unit manufactured housing site
plan located at the southern terminus of Heinz Road. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to defer to February 6, approving
the Final Plat and manufactured housing site plan of Saddlebrook Addition, Part 2, a
77.65 acre, 5-lot subdivision located on Heinz road, The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an 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. Miriam Hussey, 4 Heather Ct., appeared. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Dale Wilhelm,
39 Rita Lyn Ct. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on the City's intent to proceed with and authorizing
the acquisition of property rights for the First Avenue Extension project. No one
appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence
from Bob Elliott. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 01-5, Bk. 125,
p.5, DECLARING CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION
PROJECT. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 01-6, Bk. 125 p.
6, APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND DONNA AND VIC ZENDER FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1-G IN TOWER
PLACE AND PARKING AND THE DISPOSITION OF SAID PROPERTY IN
ACCORDANCE THEREWITH. Affirmative roll call 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 Senior Center Pedestrian Bridge 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. 01-7, Bk. 125, p.
7, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SENIOR CENTER
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE 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 unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance to limit the
amount a person may contribute to municipal election campaigns, be given first
reading. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried
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January 9, 2001
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, that the ordinance to adopt the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, aka "City Code, 2001, be given first
reading. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
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
vacancy for a three-year term ending March 13, 2004. The Mayor noted
appointments will be made at Council's February 6 meeting.
Council Member Kanner noted Martin Luther King Day on January 15 and
Angela Davis as the keynote speaker for the University of Iowa observance;
rescheduling of Council's work session to 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 16, due to
the holiday; and an environmental impact public meeting scheduled for January 30
on the North Dodge (Street widening) Project.
Council Member Wilburn noted City and West High students would be holding
a dance-a-thon on Saturday, January 13, supporting families with members that
have cancer. A similar event will be conducted by University students in February.
Council Member Vanderhoef stated applications were being accepted for the
Police Academy, which allows citizens to learn more about the police department
and policing in general; congratulated the City's building inspectors for receiving the
rating of three in effectiveness, use of building codes, and working with the public
from the insurance service offices; and noted the public forum on election practices
to be held at Kirkwood Campus on January 11.
Mayor Lehman congratulated the Iowa State Cyclones on the bowl victory,
noting it was great to be an lowan.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn the special meeting
8:27 p.m. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
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: Arkins,
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. 1 West. Class B Beer Permit for Norstores, Inc. dba Noah
Dodge HandiMart, 2545 N Dodge St. Class C Liquor Permit for Shihh Inn Ho,
dba Aoeshe 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 proper~y 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
Arty. Dilkes and City Mgr. Atkins present for discussion. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Pfab absent.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Q'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 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 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, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF HOLLYWOOD 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 163 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, APPROVING 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, to adjourn 8:15 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Pfab absent.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk