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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
FEBRUARY 20, 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,
Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling,
Dilkes, Karr, O'Malley, Mansfield, Franklin, Winkelhake. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 01-20, Side 2; 01-24 & 01-25, Both Sides; 01-26, Side 1.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Mark Twain
Elementary students: Cassie Decker, Paula Dread, Amanda Fuhrmeister.
The Mayor proclaimed: Special Olympics Month - February, Joyce Rossie
and Special Olympians accepting; Iowa City Noon Kiwanis Club Day, - February 22,
George Dane accepting; Sertoma's Freedom Week- February 19-23; Peace Corps
Day - March 1; International Volunteer Week - March 1-8, Kristina Venkze
accepting.
The Mayor presented the State of the City Address.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for regular meeting of February 6,
as published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Historic Preservation
Commission - December 14. Historic Preservation Commission -January 11.
Iowa City Board of Adjustment- December 13. Iowa City Board of Adjustment
-January 10. Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - December 21.
Iowa City Telecommunications Commission - January 29
Recommendation: Adopt changes to the Commission by-laws.
Planning & Zoning Commission- January 18. Planning and Zoning
Commission - February 1. Police Citizens Review Board - January 9.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Special Class C Liquor License for Devotay, Inc., dba Devotay,
117 N. Linn St. Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #1, 1720
Waterfront Dr. Class B Wine License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #1, 1720
Waterfront Dr. Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #1, 1720
Waterfront Dr. Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #2,812
S. First Ave. Class B Wine Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #2,812 S.
First Ave. Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #2,812 S. First
Ave. Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #3, 1201 N. Dodge
St. Class B Wine Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #3, 1201 N. Dodge St.
Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #3, 1201 N. Dodge St.
Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 125: RES. 01-30, p. 30, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for March 5 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE FOSTER ROAD AND MORMON TREK BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING
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. 01-31, p. 31, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for March 5 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE 2001 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
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TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 125: RES. 01-32, p. 32, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
OF FY2000 RESIDENT OPPORTUNITIES AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY
PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT. RES. 01-33, p. 33, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE IAIS/CRANDIC INTERCHANGE PROJECT, STP-A~
3715(12)-86-52. RES. 01-34, p. 34, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR SCOTT BOULEVARD EAST- PART FOUR,
AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
ACCESS AND USE.
Correspondence: Rahima Wade - invitation to Iowa City Youth
Summit. Eleanor Trummel - mailbox delivery [City Manager response
included]. Scott McBride - golf. Betsy and Peter Riesz - SEATS. Anna Gay -
downtown shuttle. Rebecca Soglin - shuttle. Ted Hoffman - alley access and
condition. Jim Waiters - current Council matters. JCCOG Traffic Engineering
Planner. Installation of a NO PARKING COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE Sign
on the South Side of Court Street between Madison Street and Front Street.
Designation of a NO PARKING ANY TIME zone on the west side of WooIf
Avenue between Rider Street and the WooIf Avenue Bridge.
Council Member Kanner requested separate consideration item 5d(2) the setting of a
public hearing on Captain Irish and First Avenue Extensions, and noted all the liquor
renewals were not listed on the Police report concerning police visits and charges
filed for possession under legal age. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor repeated public hearings as set and declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-35, Bk. 125,
p. 135, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for March 5 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS
FORM OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPTAIN IRISH
PARKWAY EXTENSION (PHASE II) AND FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TQ PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent:
None.
Brandon Ross appeared regarding First Avenue extension construction,
kiosks, parking facilities, and bicycle paths.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, setting a public hearing for March 5
on an ordinance amending the zoning code, section 14-61-1 Q, to allow adult day
care in commercial zones on streets less than 28 feet in width. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 01-3957, Bk. 44, p.
3, CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON A 2 ACRE
PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH GILBERT STREET,
SOUTH OF NAPOLEON LANE, FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT (ID-RM) TO
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) (Olin Lloyd/Public Works Facility), be passed
and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion.
Nays: Pfab. Absent: None.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded Vanderhoef, that ORD. 01-3958, Bk. 44, p. 4,
AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE
ZONING REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 82.1 ACRES BY ADOPTING A
REVISED PRELIMINARY SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN (Peninsula)
CONTAINING UP TO 410 DWELLING UNITS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
WEST END OF FOSTER ROAD, 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 Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-36, Bk. 125, p.
36, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE PENINSULA
NEIGHBORHOOD, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Atty. Michael Pitton, Oakes Development
Company, appeared. PCD Dir. Franklin 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 Kanner, to accept
correspondence from Atty. Michael Pitton. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 01-3959, Bk. 44, p.
5, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6 ENTITLED "ZONING", ARTICLE
N ENTITLED "OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING," TO REQUIRE ONLY ONE
OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE FOR SMALL ONE-BEDROOM DWELLINGS, be
passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to defer to March 5, approving a
final plat of Westcott Heights Part Three, a 78.96 acre, 47-1ot residential subdivision
located in Johnson County on the west side of Prairie Du Chien Road, south of
Newport Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to send a letter to the Johnson
County Board of Supervisors indicating that the City has no objection to the request
submitted by JEBB LC to rezone approximately 1.76 acres located east of Dane
Road and west of Lake Ridge Mobile Home Park from County A1, Rural, and County
RS, Suburban Residential, to County RMH, Manufactured Housing Residential. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held to discuss the proposed operating budget for the
fiscal year July 1,2001, through June 30, 2002, the proposed Three-Year Financial
Plan, and also the Multi-Year Capital Improvements Program through fiscal year
2005. The following individuals appeared: Angela Brown, presented a petition from
400 people protesting the elimination of the free downtown shuttle bus; Atty. Rick
Zimmerman, Hawkeye Chapter of the Iowa Civil Liberties Union and Iowa Civil
Liberties Union; Jeff Cox, 112 S. Dodge; Caroline Dieterie, Walnut St.; Carol de
Prosse, Lone Tree; Carl Williams; Jim Waiters, 1033 E. Washington; and Matt
Blizek, 650 S. Main. Police Chief Winkelhake present for discussion. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Luann Dvorak and Sean Ryan, Angela
Brown, Carolyn Dieterie, Atty. Rick Zimmerman, Jeff Cox, Jim and Cynthia Helms.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on proceedings to take additional action for the
issuance of not to exceed $15, 115,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds of Iowa City, Iowa.
No one appeared.
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Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-37, Bk. 125,
p. 37, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $15,115,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. City Mgr. will contact bond
counsel regarding bidding bonds online. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on proceedings to take additional action for the
issuance of $9,825,000 General Obligation Bonds of Iowa City, Iowa. No one
appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Kanner, to adopt RES. 01-38, Bk. 125, p. 38,
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF $9,825,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Council Member Pfab
noted comments from previous item as part of the record. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on 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. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 01-39, Bk. 125,
p. 39, APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND GRAYTOWNE APARTMENTS FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 2-A IN
TOWER PLACE & PARKING AND THE DISPOSITION QF SAID PROPERTY IN
ACCORDANCE THEREIN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public discussion was held on the proposed alcohol ordinances. The
following individuals appeared: Leah Cohen, 1638 Teg Dr., Bo James; Sarah
Hansom, Health Iowa, 711 Kimball Dr.; Paul Cadsten; Mary Khowassah, Student
Health physician, 46 Kennedy Parkway; Nan Trefz, 723 Oakland Ave.; Sarah Dull,
advanced graduate student; Cathy Solow, 607 Templin Rd.; Matt Blizek, 650 S.
Main; Ryan Rooney, Malone's Irish Pub; Daryl Woodson, Sanctuary; Keith
Dempster, Mill; and Deanna Qlson. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to
accept correspondence from: Michael Crane, Steve Parroft, Celine Hartwig, Jane
Hoshi, Denise Ramsey, Jan Capaccioli. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, 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 used
for human habitation to horizontal property regimes (condominiums), be given first
consideration. 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 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 passed and adopted. Jim Waiters and
James Thomas appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept
correspondence from Karen Kubby. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by
Kanner, to defer consideration of the ordinance to March 5. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-40, Bk. 125, p.
40, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR THE REGULATION OF ABANDONED/VACANT
BUILDINGS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-41, Bk. 125, p.
41, ADOPTING CITY OF 10WA CITY LAW ENFORCEMENT NON-
DISCRIMINATION RESOLUTION. Mayor Lehman noted Council had been
presented with an amended resolution from Council Member Wilburn at their work
session earlier in the evening and that would be the resolution being presented at
this time. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend the resolution by adding
the following paragraph: "Resolved that an outside independent and qualified
agency will be hired to analyze the local statistics compiled regarding racial profiling".
Individual Council Members expressed their views. 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. Absent: None. Moved by
Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend the resolution by adding the following
paragraph: "Resolved that the Iowa City Police Department's representative will
make regular reports, and discussion on their findings regarding racial profiling to the
Iowa City Police Citizen's Review Board and/or the Human Rights Commission and
the City Council". Individual Council Members expressed their views. 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. Absent:
None. Moved by Pfab that the City Council goes on record opposing racial profiling.
Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend
the resolution by adding the following paragraph: "Resolved that the City of Iowa
City will be more assertive in its recruitment of minority and women applicants for
Iowa City Police and Firefighters Civil Service positions". Individual Council Members
expressed their views. 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. Absent: None. Moved by Kanner, seconded by
Pfab, to amend the resolution by adding the following paragraph: "Resolved that the
City of Iowa City will initiate a fact-finding study and/or ad hoc committee to study the
history of discriminatory hiring practices (or lack thereof) of minorities and women for
Police and Firefighter positions in order to ascertain if an affirmative action policy
should be enacted by City Council". Individual Council Members expressed their
views. 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. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the original amended resolution
adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call votes: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion, Lehman, Kanner, O'Donnell. Nays: Pfab, Absent: None.
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. Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term March 29, 2001 - March 29, 2004. 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 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. Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 14.
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Council Member Kanner reported on the Johnson County Task Fome Mixer
recently held after being postponed due to weather in December; noted he had
ridden along with a Police Officer on the late night shift and appreciated being able to
see how the Officer handled an OWl and noise complaint; and noted his concerns
on a recent mid at Hemp Cat and requested Council make a statement concerning
the incident.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted she would be distributing copies in
Thursday information packet of the National League of Cities Hot Issues planned for
discussion at the upcoming conference, and asked Council Members to contact her
prior to her departure with comments.
Council Member O'Donnell requested information on the City policy
concerning parking in a no parking zone in a residential area, noting snow removal
on Walden Drive be being affected. Staff will follow up.
Council Member Champion expressed concerns regarding parking on the
corner of Governor and Burlington, stating the City either had to enforce it or not
allow right turns on red. Staff will follow up.
City Atty. Dilkes requested Council direction on scheduling further discussion
on the proposed alcohol ordinances. Majority of Council requested the item be
scheduled for the Mamh 19 work session.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 11:35 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/6/01
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.
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 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 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 Bob's Your Uncle, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.
Outdoor Service Area for BoWs Your Uncle, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.
Renewals: Class E Beer Permit for John's Grocery, 401 E. Market St. Class C
Liquor License for Bo-James, 118 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License
for Quinton's Bar & Dell, 215 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for
R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. Outdoor Service Area for R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St.
Class C Liquor License for El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis
Corner. RES. 01-15, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT for One-Eyed Jake's, 18-
20 S. Clinton St.; It's Brothers Bar& Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; R.T.'s, 826 S.
Clinton St.; Fieldhouse Restaurant & Nightclub, 111 E. College St. RES. 01 -
16, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS for Atlas World Grill, 127 Iowa Ave.
(New)
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 01-17, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
for February 20 TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1,2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002, THE
PROPOSED THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AND ALSO THE
MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL
YEAR 2005. Setting a public hearing for Mamh 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: RES. 01-18, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE WATER
MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PHASES 2A, 2B & 3A IN LOT 4 OF
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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 Cassefiy -
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 Christher - 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried as amended. Moved and seconded to
approve the Class C Liquor License for It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.
Outdoor Service Area for It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St. and the Class
C Liquor License for Fieldhouse Restaurant & Nightclub, 111 E. College St. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
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. 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 and seconded to accept correspondence from Caroline Dieterie on the
proposed Police Department budget. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the 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 second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded 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,
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-20, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT AND MANUFACTURE HOUSING SITE PLAN OF
SADDLEBROOK ADDITION, PART 2, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-21, APPROVING FINAL PLAT AND
MANUFACTURED HOUSING SITE PLAN OF SADDLEBROOK ADDITION, PART 2,
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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 and seconded to continue
public discussion to February 20. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded 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 Dameren, 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-22, 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.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 6, Chapter 1
(Nuisances) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City by adding standards
and procedures to control the number of vehicles parked, stored, placed or kept
outside on private property, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3955, TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT A
PERSON MAY CONTRIBUTE TO MUNICIPAL ELECTION CAMPAIGNS, be passed
and adopted.
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Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3956, TO ADOPT THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, 2001, AKA "CITY CODE," be
passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-23, 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. Richard O'dell Hughes, 3924 Partridge Circle, Bettendorf,
appeared. Moved and seconded to call the question. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-24, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-25, APPROVING THE PROPERTY
TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 210-212 S.
CLINTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-26, FIXING DATE 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-27, FIXING THE DATE 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-28, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-29, ESTABLISHING A REVISED
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS.
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
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 and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and
Commissions: reappoint Rick Mascari, 4542 Canterbury Court, to the Airport
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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
ap ointment for an unexpired term ending January 1,2004; appoint Betsy Klein, 628
2n~,~,venue, 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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn at 10:30 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 Clerk
Submitted for publication - 2/14/01.
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
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 Mamh 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 O'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
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk