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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 5, 2001
Iowa City City Council Special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, O'Malley, Schmadeke, Fosse. Council minutes tape
recorded on Tape 01-26, Side 2; 01-30, Both Sides; 01-31, Side 1.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Regina
Elementary students: Alex Iben, Courtney Jensen, Nina Reynolds
The Mayor proclaimed: American Red Cross Month - March, Dr. Kim
Johnson, Grant Wood Chapter Board accepting; Athletic Training Month - March, Ed
Crowley, Director of Athletic Services, University of Iowa accepting; Mental
Retardation Awareness Month, Lori Bears, Board of ARC accepting; International
Women's Day - March 8.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended.
Approval of Official Council Actions for regular meeting of February 20,
as published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Public Art Advisory
Committee - February 14. Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees -
January 25. Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - February 6. Iowa
City Telecommunications Commission - January 29. Planning and Zoning
Commission - February 1. Rules Committee - February 22
Approve amendments to Telecommunications Commission By-Laws.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart, Corp., dba DeliMart #2, 1920
Lower Muscatine Rd.
Motions: consider a motion to approve disbursements in the amount of
$16,418,957.13 for the period of January 1 through January 31,2001, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 125: RES. 01-42, p. 42, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for March 20 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT - MELROSE AVENUE
TO THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD BRIDGE PROJECT STP-U-
3715(618)--70-52, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 01-43, p. 43, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for March 20 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL GREENSPACE AND STORMWATER
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. 01-44, p. 44, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE UNIVERSITY
OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 62 REGAL LANE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-
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March 5, 2001
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45, p. 45, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION
AGREEMENT AND A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 529 BROWN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
01-46, p. 46, 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 624 EAST
COLLEGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-47, p. 47, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
FIRSTAR BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 428
FIFTH AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Arn Family - North District past and present. Jay
Honohan - Senior Center 28E Agreement Committee. Jim and Cynthia
Helms (Jaycees) - Fireworks Festival. Marc Moen - appreciation. Mike
Lehman (JC Board of Supervisors) - Donovan's Green Acres Subdivision.
Bob Dostal - sidewalks. Arthur Schut (MECCA) - alcohol. Polly and Armond
Pagliai - alcohol. Jan Capaccioli - alcohol. Ben Patience - alcohol. Kate
Newberg - alcohol (2). Jane Hoshi (UI Parents Board) - alcohol. Jeanne Bock
- alcohol. Joan Vanden Berg - youth survey data. Lisa and Ronald Sweeting
- purchase of land. Jack O'Brien - Iowa Avenue. Gloria Schulte - Library
parking. John Mortier - deer hunt. Charlotte Walker - Senior Center change -
Council of Elders. Beverly Klein - Wright Street.
The Mayor repeated the public hearings as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The following individuals appeared regarding utilization of the City owned
space in the Lenoch and Cilek building: Gary Sanders, 1124 S. 7th Ave. and Marian
Karrar, 326 Red Fox Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids. Majority of Council agreed to discuss
the matter at their next work session, and request input from the Library Board. Mark
Brown, 320 S. Dubuque, encouraged further development in the downtown area.
· Arty. Jay Sigafoose, representing Marty Gaffey, appeared re Council's pending
review of the City development code and particularly the Neighborhood Commercial
1 zone. Nancy Ostrognai and Marilyn Beldon, 922 E. Jefferson St., invited Council to
attend the Alternative Transportation Solutions for Today and Tomorrow scheduled
April 27-26 at the Sheraton Iowa City Hotel. Ms. Beldon also noted the cooperation
of City staff regarding accessibility issues in Hickory Hill Park. Charles Major, 7 Blue
Stem Ct., noted the sunset clause coming up for the Police Citizens Review Board
and encouraged no action on the part of Council to extend it. Holly Berkowitz, 612
Granada Ct., appeared regarding transportation issues.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
March 20 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation by establishing a
Conservation Overlay Zone for properties generally located south of Burlington
Street along Governor and Lucas Streets. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
March 20 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from High Density Multi-
family Residential, RM-44, to Sensitive Areas Overlay, OSA-44, for approximately
4.01 acres of property to allow 39 dwellings in three buildings located on the east
side of Harlocke Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
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45, p. 45, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION
~EEMENT AND A RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE
ERTY LOCATED AT 529 BROWN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
46, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLER /
: T THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A RENTAL
.I TION LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 824 EAST
SUBORDINATIO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA Y AND
FIRSTAR BANK, CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED T 428
!8E Agreement Committee. Jim and Cynthia
Helms (Jaycees) Festival. Marc Moen - apprec'Mike
Lehman (JC Board of Su ~ors) - Donovan's Green Subdivision.
Bob Dostal - sidewalks. Schut (MECCA) - alcohc and Armond
Pagliai - alcohol. Jan Capaccio - alcohol. Ben Patien - alcohol. Kate
Newberg - alcohol (2). Jane UI Parents - alcohol. Jeanne Bock
- alcohol. Joan Vanden Berg - youth, survey data. and Ronald Sweeting
- purchase of land. Jack O'Brien -Iow, a Avenue. brary
parking. John Mortier - deer hunt. Cha/1Otte Wa - Senior Center change -
Council of Elders. Beverly Klein -Wric
The Mayor repeated the public hearings as call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor d~ motion carried.
The following individuals appeared reg~ b,tilization of the City owned
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space in the Lenoch and Cilek building: Ga 1124 S. 7 Ave. and Marian
Karrar, 326 Red Fox Rd. SE, Cedar Rapid 'of Council agreed to discuss
the matter at their next work session, an~ input from the Library Board. Mark
Brown, 320 S. Dubuque, encouraged ~pment in the downtown area.
Atty. Jay Siegafooce, representing M appeared re Council's pending
review of the City development codparticularly the Neighborhood Commercial
1 zone. Nancy Ostrognai and Ma Beldon, 922 E. Jefferson St., invited Council to
attend the Alternative Transporl Solutions for Today and Tomorrow scheduled
April 27-28 at the Sheraton IcCity Hotel. Ms. Beldon also noted the cooperation
of City staff regarding issues in Hickory Hill Park. Charles Major, 7 Blue
Stem Ct., noted the coming up for the Police Citizens Review Board
and encouraged no the Dart of Council to extend it. Holly Berkowitz, 612
Granada Ct., issues.
Moved by Cha ~ion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
March 20 on an ordi ging the zoning designation by establishing a
Conservation Ovel Zone for properties generally located south of Burlington
Street alone and Lucas Streets. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimousl~ Council Members present.
Moved y Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing f, r
March 20 on ordinance changing the zoning designation from High Density ~ulti-
family Resi~ RM-44, to Sensitive Areas Overlay, OSA-44, for approximately
4.01 acre,' , to allow 39 dwellings in three buildings located on the east
side of H Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council. present.
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the zoning code, section
14-61-1Q, to allow adult day care in commercial zones on streets less than 28 feet in
width. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-48, Bk. 125,
p. 48, RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF
WESTCOTT HEIGHTS PART THREE, (PHASE 1), JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Council Member Kanner stated he would be voting against the request as there are
already other appropriate areas in the county designated residential. 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.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Foster Road and Mormon Trek Boulevard
landscaping project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for
receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-49, Bk. 125,
p. 49, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FOSTER ROAD AND
MORMON TREK BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND
PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council 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 Captain Irish Parkway Extension (Phase
II) and First Avenue Extension 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. The following individuals appeared: Holly
Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct.; Louise Young, 320 S. Dubuque St.; and Margaret
Ketterer, 2526 Mayfield Rd.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-50, Bk. 125,
p. 50, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPTAIN IRISH
PARKWAY EXTENSION (PHASE II) AND FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION 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. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Pfab, Kanner. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of the 2001 Asphalt Resurfacing 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 Pfab, seconded by Wilbum, to adopt RES. 01-51, Bk. 125, p. 51,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2001 ASPHALT RESURFACING
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH
BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND
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FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, "Unified Development Code", Chapter 3, "City Utilities", Section 14-3A-6,
entitled "Billing and Collection Procedures; Delinquent Accounts" of the City Code to
revise the procedures for certification to the County Treasurer of liens for unpaid
water, wastewater and/or recycling services, be given first consideration. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Q'Donnell, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 01-3960, Bk. 44, p. 6, 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 voted on for final passage at this time. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded
by O'Donnell, that the ordinance be adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 01-52, Bk. 125,
p. 52, ADOPTING FEES FOR CONVERSION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES USED
FOR HUMAN HABITATION TO HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIMES
(CQNDOMINIUMS). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0 all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
Title 6, Chapter 1 (Nuisances) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City by
adding Standards and Procedures to control the number of vehicles parked, stored,
placed or kept outside on private property, be passed and adopted. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Champion, seconded by
O'Donnell, to amend the ordinance to include language that any pre-existing
conditions in violation of this ordinance would have one year to comply. Caroline
Dieterie, Walnut St., appeared. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried,
4/3, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner, Pfab, Wilburn. Absent: None. The City Attorney
stated the change reflects a substantial change in the ordinance and would require
starting over with the readings. The Mayor declared the first consideration of the
amended ordinance carried, 4/3, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes:
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner, Pfab, Wilburn. Absent:
None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 01-53, Bk. 125, p.
53, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
THE NATIONAL SCULPTURES' GUILD WITH AND THROUGH ITS ARTIST FOR
THE WEST PAD OF THE DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN MALL AND AUTHORIZING
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THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME. 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 (:)'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 01-54, Bk. 125,
p. 54, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
30, 2002, as presented. The following individuals appeared: Carl Williams, 15 S. 7th
Ave; Caroline Dieterie, Walnut St.; Charles Majors, 7 Blue Stem Ct.; and Elaine
Ditsler, 1108 Oakes St #9. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Council Member Kanner stated he would be presenting a number of amendments
and noted hard copies as distributed. Moved by Kanner to amend the budget by
subtracting $100,000 expenditure for two police officers. The Mayor declared the
motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to not apply
for $64,753 grant - Iowa Office of Drug Control, "Edward Byrne Memorial State and
Local Law Enforcement Assistance Program Funding" (from U.S. Dept. of Justice).
The Mayor declared the motion to amend defeated, 1/6, with the following division of
voice vote: Ayes: Kanner. Nays: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the resolution adopting the budget
adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion, Lehman, Pfab, O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: Caroline
Dieterie and Elaine Ditsler. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-55, Bk. 125,
p. 55, APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2002 THROUGH 2004 AND THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2005. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to amend the 2002 Capital Plan by adding
$500,000 to the First Avenue project budget and reducing by $500,000 the Captain
Irish project budget. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the motion to amend carried, 5/2, with the following division of voice vote:
Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner, Pfab.
Absent: None. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend the three year
Financial Plan as stated as #1 thru #4 in Council Member Kanner's memo: 1) add
$5,452 expenditure - Aid to Human Service Agencies (FY03 & 04); 2) add $20,000
expenditure - Family Resource Centers (FY02) and add $40,000 expenditures -
Family Resource Centers (FY03 & 04); 3) add $10,000 expenditure - Childcare
Expansion Grant to UI COGS (FY02); and 4) add $1,460 expenditure - Child Care at
City Council Formal Meetings (FY02). Council Member Wilburn left the room due to
a conflict of interest. The Mayor declared the motion to amend defeated, 2/4, with the
following division of voice vote: Ayes: Kanner, Pfab. Nays; Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Champion. Absent: Wilburn. Council Member Wilburn returned to the
meeting. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend the three year Financial
Plan as stated as #5 thru #16 in Council Member Kanner's memo: 5) add $20,000
expenditure - Community Service Officers in schools (FY02); 6) add $51,000
expenditure - Natural Areas Manager (for Parks and Rec) (FY02); 7) add $10,000
expenditure - limit parking ramp permit increase for seniors at Senior Center (FY02);
8) add $3,500 expenditure - Community Groups/Events (FY02); 9) add $400,000
expenditure - Public Transit (FY02); 10) not apply for $64,753 grant - Iowa Office of
Drug Control, "Edward Bryne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance
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Program Funding" (from U.S. Dept. of Justice) (FY02); 11 ) subtract $100,000
expenditure - two police officers (FY02); 12) subtract $5,000 expenditure - Parks
Consultant (Parks & Rec) (FY02); 13) subtract $20,000 expenditure - one half library
network/data administrator (FY02); 14) subtract $27,000 expenditure 0 subsidy to
Iowa City Airport (FY02); 15) subtract $25,000 expenditure - "Economic
Development" (FY02); 16) add $600,000 income - increasing parking fees at lots and
ramps by .20 cents/hr (FY02). The Mayor declared the motion to amend defeated,
1/6, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Kanner. Nays: Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Absent: None. Moved by
Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend the multi-year Capital Improvements Program
as stated in #1 thru #10 of Council Member Kanner's memo: 1) remove the
$12,000,000 expenditure - planned Burlington St. parking ramp ("Transit Intermodal
Facility") (FY02-04); 2) remove $2,000,000 - $400,000 expenditure - Dodge St.
Reconstruction - 1-80/Governor (FY02-04); 3) remove $7,533,000 expenditure -
Mormon Trek - Hwy 1 to Hwy 921 (FY03-05); 4) delay First Avenue extended start -
from FY01 to FY02; 5) delay Captain Irish Pkwy - ACT/Rochester from FY02 to
FY03; 6) remove $200,000 each year -"Economic Development" (FY02-FY05); 7)
add $100,000 income - from the Airport to pay off Airport related to G.O. bond debt-
FY02; 8) add $200,000 income - from the Airport to pay off Airport related G. O.
bond debt - FY03; 9) add $400,000 income - from the Airport to pay off Airport
related to G.O. bond debt-FY04; 10) add $400,000 income - from the Airport to pay
off Airport related to G.O. bond debt-FY05. The Mayor declared the motion to amend
defeated, 1/6, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Kanner. Nays:
Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Absent: None. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended, 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 O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-56, Bk. 125,
p. 56, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN ADDENDUM TO A LEASE OF THE UNION BUS DEPOT PROPERTY, 404
EAST COLLEGE STREET, PURSUANT TO WHICH GREYHOUND LINES, INC.
WILL RENEW ITS LEASE FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to defer to
3/20. The Mayor declared the motion failed, 2/5, with the following division of voice
vote: Ayes: Lehman, 0'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner,
Pfab. Absent: None. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend the lease to
ban smoking in the building. The Mayor declared the motion failed, 3/4, with the
following division of vote by show of hands: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef. Nays: Kanner, Wilburn, Pfab. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion,
Lehman, O'Donnell, Kanner, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-57, Bk. 125, p.
57, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
IOWA CITY TRANSIT INTERCHANGE PROJECT PHASE II (REBID) PROJECT. to
Apex Construction of Iowa City for $155,900. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Kanner, to adopt RES. 01-58, Bk. 125, p. 58,
AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
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HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, STP-U-3715(615)- - 70-52,
to McAninch Corporation of West Des Moines for $1,892,597.50. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-59, Bk. 125.
p, 59, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AND AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SHIVE-HATTERY, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, STP-U-3715(615)- -70-52. 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. 01-60, Bk. 125, p.
60, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AND AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND NNW, INC. OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF
THE 10WA RIVER DAM AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE. City Engr. Fosse present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Q'Donnell, to approve a tentative
agreement between the Iowa City Association of Professional Firefighters and the
City of Iowa City. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the appointment to the Civil Service Commission for one
appointment for a four-year term ending April 4, 2005; will be readvertised. Moved by
Pfab, seconded by Kanner, to reappoint Michael Gunn, 1101 Sheridan Avenue and
Richard Carlson, 309 Finkbine Lane, #10, to the two appointments to the Historic
Preservation Commission for three-year terms ending March 29, 2004; approve a
recommendation by the Project GREEN Fund Committee to reappoint Janet Maas to
the Project Green Fund for a three-year term ending March 1,2004. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Historic Preservation
Commission, Brown Street District, 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.
Council Member O'Donnell reported on the Big Brothers/Big Sisters bowl for
kids sake fundraising event.
Council Member Vanderhoef stated she would be attending the National
League of Cities Conference in Washington D.C. next week.
Council Member Wilburn noted that March 9 Senator Joe Bolkcom would be
moderating a panel discussion on Iowa's approach to racial profiling as part of the
African American State Conference, and the five member panel will include Police
Chief Winkelhake, the warden at the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women, Police
Chief from Davenport, the Commissioner of the Iowa Department of Public Safety
and himself; also noted a local forum on racial profiling scheduled in Council
Chambers on March 6.
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Council Member Kanner thanked the Mayor for allowing discussion on budget
amendments; and congratulated the University of Iowa Women's Basketball team on
winning the Big Ten tournament.
Mayor Lehman noted the special promotion planned by the City Transit
Department, stating anyone wearing green on St. Patrick's Day would ride free on
Saturday March 17; and anyone showing a ticket stub to the NCAA Wrestling
tournament being held in Iowa City March 15-17 would ride the bus free on those
days.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 10:05 p.m. The
. Lehman, M~yor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/20/01
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,
Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
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 and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or appreved, 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: RES. 01-30, 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, 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 TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
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February 20, 2001
Page 2
Resolutions: RES. 01-32, p. 32, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
FY2000 RESIDENT OPPORTUNITIES AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY
PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT. RES. 01-33, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE IAIS/CRANDIC INTERCHANGE PROJECT, STP-A-3715(12)--86-
52. RES. 01-34, 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. 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. The Mayor repeated
public hearings as set and declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-35, 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
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Brandon Ross appeared regarding First Avenue extension construction,
kiosks, parking facilities, and bicycle paths.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for March 5 on an ordinance
amending the zoning code, section 14-61-1Q, to allow adult day care in commercial
zones on streets less than 28 feet in width. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3957, 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),
be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3958, AMENDING THE ZONING
CHAPTER BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF
APPROXIMATELY 82.1 ACRES BY ADOPTING A REVISED PRELIMINARY
SENSITIVE AREAS DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONTAINING UP TO 410 DWELLING
UNITS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE WEST END OF FOSTER ROAD, be
passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-36, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Atty. Michael Pitton, Oakes Development Company, appeared. Moved and seconded
to accept correspondence from Atty. Michael Pitton. The M~ynr declared the motion
~a4:r-~.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3959, AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 14,
CHAPTER 6 ENTITLED "ZONING", ARTICLE N ENTITLED "OFF-STREET
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PARKING AND LOADING," TO REQUIRE ONLY ONE OFF-STREET PARKING
SPACE FOR SMALL ONE-BEDROOM DWELLINGS, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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
Lakeridge Mobile Home Park from County A1, Rural, and County RS, Suburban
Residential, to County RMH, Manufactured Housing Residential. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from: Luann Dvorak and Sean Ryan, Angela
Brown, Carolyn Dieterie, Arty. Rick Zimmerman, Jeff Cox, Jim and Cynthia Helms.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-37, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS
TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$15,115,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-38, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS
TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $9,825,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-39, 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 OF SAID PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE THEREIN.
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 Olson. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from: Michael Crane, Steve Parrott, Celine Hartwig, Jane Hoshi, Denise Ramsey,
Jan Capaccioli. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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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 used for human habitation to horizontal property
regimes (condominiums), be given first consideration. 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 passed and adopted. Jim Waiters and James Thomas
appeared. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Karen Kubby. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer consideration of
the ordinance to March 5. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-40, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR THE
REGULATION OF ABANDONEDNACANT BUILDINGS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-41, ADOPTING CITY OF IOWA CITY
LAW ENFORCEMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION RESOLUTION.
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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 11:35 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
Subm/~ed for publication - 2/28/01.
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 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 byelaws.
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 TO 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 14-61-1Q, 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 Willlares; 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 Q'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 OF 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 Olson. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to
accept correspondence from: Michael Crane, Steve Parrott, 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 ABANDONEDNACANT
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 IOWA 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, (3'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,
Wilbum. 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 Force 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 raid 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 March 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.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk