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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 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,
Hailing, Dilkes, Karr, Miklo, Doyle, Knoche, Franklin. Council minutes tape recorded
on Tapes 01-34, Both Sides; 01-35, Side 1.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Roosevelt
Elementary Student Council: Gregg Harder, Alex, Lamb and Kristi Schurette
accepting.
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 March 5, as
published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Airport Commission -
February 8. Iowa City Board of Adjustment - January 10. Iowa City Board of
Appeals - January 8. Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission - February
8. Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - February 22. Parks and
Recreation Commission - February 14. Planning and Zoning Commission -
February 15. Planning and Zoning Commission - March 1, 2001. Police
Citizens Review Board - February 13.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Special Class C Liquor License for Sushi Po Po Corp., Inc., dba
Sushi Po Po, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd.. Special Class C Liquor License for
FreshMax Iowa City, LLC, dba Panchere's Mexican Grill, 965 S. Riverside Dr.
Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge No. 590 B.P.O. Elks U.S.A. dba
Iowa City Lodge No. 590 B.P.O. Elks U.S.A., 637 Foster Rd. Class B Beer
Permit for M & T Investments, Inc., dba Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream
Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert St. Special Class C Liquor License for Serendipity
Laundry Caf~, Inc., dba Serendipity Laundry Caf~, 702 S. Gilbert St. Class C
Liquor License for Highlander, Inc., dba T.G.I. Friday's, 2208 N. Dodge St.
Class C Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, 6 S.
Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Club, Inc., dba First
Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Ave. Refund a portion of a Class E Liquor License
for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug Store #2393, 2425 Muscatine
Ave. Refund a portion of a Class B Wine Permit for American Drug Stores,
Inc., dba Osco Drug Store #2393, 2425 Muscatine Ave. Refund a portion of a
Class C Beer Permit for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug Store
#2393, 2425 Muscatine Ave. RES. 01-61, Bk. 125, p. 61, TO ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT for First Avenue Club, Inc., dba First Avenue Club, 1550
S. First Ave.
Motions: Consider a motion to approve disbursements in the amount of
$14,526,439.52 for the period of February 1 through February 28, 2001, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Disbursements are
published and permanently retained in the City Clerk's office in accordance
with State Code.
Resolution, Bk. 125: RES. 01-62, p. 62, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
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REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 531
CENTER STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Charles and Eileen Miller- Police. David Tingwald
(Northside Neighborhood Association) - criteria for respondent pool for Alley
Traffic Calming Study, Block 73 OT. Nick Klenske - request to meet. Barbara
Wiemer - downtown. Dave Moore - alcohol. Ben Patience - alcohol. Martin
Gaffey -Scott Court construction. Caroline Dieterie - drugs. Susan Horowitz -
Kirkwood Avenue traffic lights. John and Carol Ries - Highland Avenue traffic
calming. Neighborhood Council of Iowa City- Highland Avenue/Traffic Issues.
Gary Sanders - Lenoch and Cilek Building. Jay Sigafoose - Development
Code Review. Merrill and Teresa Hamilton - Alcohol ordinance.
Council Member Kanner requested separate consideration of the liquor license for
the Sports Column. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Champion, seconded by
O'Donnell, to approve the renewal of the Class C Liquor License for Sports Column
Corp, dba Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque St. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab,
to defer consideration of this item until April 3. 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: Champion, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the
motion to approve the liquor license carried, 6/1, with the following division of voice
vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays:
Kanner. Absent: None.
Deborah Schoenfelder, Senior Center Commissioner, updated Council on
activities at the Center. Becky Soglin, 1220 Sheridan, requested an update on
citizen involvement into recycling and solid waste issues. The City Manager will
follow up. Jerry Hansen, 1237 Burns Ave., stated he would be writing a letter in
support of the Iowa City Police Department and the application for the Edward Bryne
Memorial Grant. Jerry Feick appeared regarding State Code Chapter 657 governing
nuisances; Elderly Services; and alcohol issues. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded
by Champion to accept correspondence from Mr. Feick. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Dave Ricci, 218 Post
Road, requested a separate turn arrow be added to the Dubuque/Church Streets
intersection signals to allow cars coming from the north the ability to turn left. Staff
will follow up.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for April 3
on an ordinance amending the zoning code, Section 14-6-B2 and 14-6L-1A, to
permit accessory apartments in an accessory building. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public bearing was held 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 following individuals
appeared: Michael Gunn, Historic Preservation Commission; and Cecile Keunzli,
Longfellow Neighborhood.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
from High Density Multi-family Residential, RM-44, to Sensitive Areas Overlay, QSA-
44, for approximately 4.01 acres of property to allow 39 dwellings in three buildings
located on the east side of Harlocke Street. The following following individuals
appeared: Stephen Tulley, 917 Harlocke St.; William Knabe, 1101 Weeber Circle;
Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; Terri Ventura Chaven, 1124 Harlocke St.;
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Melissa Ruhlow, 911 Weeber; Georgeanne Chaven, 1124 Harlocke St.; Bill Graf,
1123 Harlocke St.; Robynn Shrader, 1104 Weeber Circle; Glenn Siders, Southgate
Development; Atty. Tom Gelman, Southgate Development; William Buss, 747 West
Benton St.; Daniel Eccher, 904 Benton Dr; Patrick Geasland, 1118 Harlocke St.; Jeff
Garther, 1108 Weeber Circle; Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
Champion, to accept correspondence from: Daniel Eccher, Jerome and Judy Brown,
Robynn Shrader, Matt and Sue Whittaker, LuAnne Lefler, Paula Ford, Georgeann
Chaven, Cheryl Walsh, Mick and Jayne Lillig, Mary Vermillion, Cherice Wyckoff,
Stephen Tulley, Cynthia Pickett, William and William Klink, Bill and Nancy Graf, Brett
DeVore, Kristina Vaclavikova. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Kanner, that the 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, be given first consideration. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-63, Bk. 125,
p. 63, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF PRAIRIE VIEW
ESTATES, PART 4, IOWA CITY, IOWA. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an application with the Iowa Department of
Transportation for FY2002 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance and Federal Transit
Administration Funding. Jim Waiters, 1033 East Washington St., appeared. Asst.
Transportation Planner Doyle present for discussion.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-64, Bk. 125,
p. 64, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY2002 IOWA DOT STATE
TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING.
Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend the application by removing
$8,039,979 for the Burlington Street Parking Ramp/Transportation Center. The
Mayor declared the motion to amend defeated, 1/6, with the following division of
voice vote: Ayes: Kanner. Nays: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion,
Lehman, Pfab. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Mormon Trek Boulevard Improvements - Melrose Avenue to the
Iowa Interstate Railroad Bridge Improvements Project, STP-U-3715(618)--70-52, and
directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 01-65, Bk. 125,
p. 65, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS
- MELROSE AVENUE TO THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD BRIDGE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, STP-U-3715(618)--70-52, AND DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS. Civil Engr. Knoche present for
discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman,
O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of the South Sycamore Regional Greenspace
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and Stormwater 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 Wilbum, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-66, Bk. 125,
p. 66, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH SYCAMORE
REGIONAL GREENSPACE AND STORMWATER 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.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, 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 procedure for certification to the County treasurer of liens for unpaid water,
wastewater and/or refuse and recycling services, be given second consideration.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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 consideration. James
Thomas appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kanner, Pfab, Wilburn. Absent:
None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-67, Bk. 125,
p. 67, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF VIDEO
TRAFFIC SIGNAL DETECTION EQUIPMENT ON U.S. HIGHWAY 6 BETWEEN
GILBERT STREET AND FAIRMEADOWS BOULEVARD. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 01-68, Bk.
125, p. 68, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO
PURCHASE URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1a FOR A PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS. The following individuals appeared: Barbara Canin, 210 Richards St.
and Sheral Jensen, 225 River St. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Champion, Kanner. Nays: Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell,
seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from: Tom Baer, Judith Pascoe,
Beth Chamberlin, Christopher Merrill, The Brown Family, Mona Benson, Erika
Lehman and John Garcia, Sue Kann, Perry Howell, Chris and Sheral Jensen. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-69, Bk. 125,
p. 69, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
JUSTINE ZIMMER, SCULPTOR, FOR A SCULPTURE TO BE PLACED ON THE
ROTATING SCULPTURE PROGRAM PAD IN THE DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN
MALL AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND CITY CLERK TO
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ATTEST THE SAME. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 01-70, Bk. 125, p.
70, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
FOSTER ROAD AND MORMON TREK BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING PROJECT to
Iowa City Landscaping for $41,668.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-71, Bk. 125, p. 71,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND THE DUNBAR/JONES PARTNERSHIP OF DES MOINES TO
PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE HICKORY HILL
PARK TRAIL IMPROVEMENT. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-72, Bk. 125,
p. 72, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN ADDENDUM TO A LEASE FOR BUSINESS PROPERTY WITH THE JOHNSON
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR RENTAL OF THE JOHNSON
COUNTY 4-H BUILDING IN IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PURPOSES OF STORAGE
OF CITY EQUIPMENT. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-73, Bk. 125, p.
73, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE BUILDING INSPECTION
DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND
THE AFSCME PAY PLAN. 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. 01-74, Bk. 125, p.
74, ADOPTING AMENDED BYLAWS FOR THE IOWA CITY TELECOMMUNICA-
TIONS COMMISSION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the readvertisement of the vacancy on the Historic
Preservation Commission for a three-year term March 29, 2001 - March 29, 2004.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: Donald Anciaux, Jr., 2119 Russell Drive, to the Planning
and Zoning Commission for an unexpired term ending May 1,2001 in addition to a
five-year term May 1,2001 - May 1,2006; Benjamin Chait, 452 N. 7th Avenue, to the
Planning and Zoning Commission for a five-year term May 1,2001 - May 1,2006;
Barbara Asch Camillo, 1111 Sheridan Avenue, to the Public Art Advisory Committee
for one appointment for an unexpired term January 1, 1999 - January 1,2002.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy on the Civil Service
Commission for a four-year term ending April 4, 2005. Deadline for application is
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 11.
Council Member Wilburn reminded citizens of the 2001 Crop Walk scheduled
for April 8, and noted proceeds fight world hunger with one fourth generated helping
fight hunger locally.
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Council Member Kanner pointed out the ducks on Ralston Creek next to the
New Pioneer Coop; called attention to the recent Supreme Court ruling concerning
Corps of Engineers jurisdiction over isolated wetlands, and requested a work session
to discuss the matter. Staff will prepare a memo for Council discussion.; noted the
City Manager's memo stating the IDOT grant request for $220,000 for reconstruction
of City Park trails had been denied, and requested Council discussion on
alternatives. Staff will report back.; acknowledged invitation Council received for the
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials conference being held
in Iowa City, and stated he would be interested in attending. Council Members
should contact City Clerk Karr.
Mayor Lehman announced that 2,200 people rode the City buses free with
their ticket stub for the NCAA wrestling tournament as part of a City promotion; 581
people wearing green rode the buses St. Patrick's Day as part of another City
promotion; and recognized the tremendous achievements of the University of Iowa
Wrestling team, and Men's and Women's Basketball teams.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 11:00 p.m. The
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/5/01
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.
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 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 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., 1920 Lower
Muscatine Rd.
Motions: consider a motion to approve disbursements in the
amount of $16,418,957.13 for the period of January I through January 31,
2001, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 01-42, 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(616)--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, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for March 20 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
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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: RES. 01-44, 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. 01-45, 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, 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
824 EAST COLLEGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-47,
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 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. Atty. 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 27-28 at the Sheraton Iowa City Hotel.
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R THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL
iNSPACE AND STORMWATER PROJECT,
TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
N.
RES. 01-44, AUTHORIZING THE O SIGN
AND THI CLERK TO A'I'I'EST TO A SUBORDINATIO
AGREEMEN~ THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION, CITY,
IOWA FOR ED AT 62 REGAL LAN IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 01-45, AUTHORIZING THE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO THE RELEASE OF REGARDING A
REHABILITATION !MENT AND A RENTA I'ION
LIEN FOR THE LOCATED AT 529 STREET, IOWA
CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-46, SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTE: THE RELE OF LIEN REGARDING A
RENTAL REHABILITATION FOR THE LOCATED AT
824 EAST COLLEGE STR , IOWA. RES. 01-47,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION I BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND OWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 428 IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Arn Famil District past and present. Jay
Honohan - Senior Center ;ommittee. Jim and Cynthia
Helms (Jaycees) - appreciation. Mike
Lehman (JC Board of St 'sGreen Acres Subdivision.
Bob Dostel - sidewalks. Arth~ (I - alcohol. Polly and
Armond Pagliai - alcohol. Capaccioli Ben Patience -
alcohol. Kate Newberg - (2). Jane Hoshi Ick~_Farents Board) -
Avenue. Gloria Sch e - Library parking. John Mortie~- deer hunt.
Charlotte Walker - enior Center change - Council of Iders. Beverly
Klein - Wright St et.
The Mayor declared t motion carried.
The following ' dividuals appeared regarding utilization of e City owned
in the down wn area. Arty. Jay Siegafooce, ~'epresenting Math/Gaffey,'
appeared e Council's pending review of the City development code an;:l
parlieu[ y the Neighborhood Commercial 1 zone. Nancy Ostrognai and Marilyn
Beldo , 922 E. Jefferson St., invited Council to attend the Alternative
Tr ' ' ay and Tom rrow scheduled'April 27-28 at the
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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 and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-48, RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF WESTCOTT HEIGHTS PART
THREE, (PHASE 1), JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-49, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION QF 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.
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 and seconded to adopt RES. 01-50, 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
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CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND
PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-51, 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
FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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, 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. Moved and seconded that the ordinance
be adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-52, ADOPTING FEES FOR
CONVERSION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES USED FOR HUMAN
HABITATION TO HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIMES (CONDOMINIUMS).
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 passed and adopted. Moved and
seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-53, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT BETVVEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE NATIONAL
SCULPTURES' GUILD WITH AND THROUGH ITS ARTIST FOR THE WEST
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PAD OF THE DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN MALL AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-54, 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. The Mayor declared the resolution adopting the budget adopted. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from: Caroline Dieterie and Elaine Ditsler.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-55, 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 and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion to
amend carried. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-56, 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. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-57, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt REES. 01-58, AWARDING CONTRACT
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6
CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, STP-U-3715(615)-- 70-52.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-59, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-60, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATFEST
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 IOWA RIVER DAM
AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE.
Moved and seconded 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.
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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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:05 p.m. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on
file in the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
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
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, Courthey 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 DeftMart, 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 Mamh 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. 0%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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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 824 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 Madan
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.
· Atty. 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 27-28 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 Berk0witz, 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. 4 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION
RENTAL REHABILITATION LIEN FOR THE
.OCATED AT 529 BROWN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES
01-46, p. 46, MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE (
TO RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A RENTAL
REHABILITAT IEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
COLLEGE IOWA. RES. 01-47, p. 47,
THE MAYOR TO THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION EMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AND
FIRSTAR BANK, IOWA IOWA FOR PROPERTY L~ 426
FIFTH AVENUE, IOWA IOWA.
Corres~ mily- North District past and Jay
Honohan - Senior reement Committee. Jim Cynthia
Helms (Jaycees) - Fireworks ival. Marc Moen - app
Lehman (JC Board of Su Donovan'~
Bob Dostal - sidewalks. Arthur all Polly and Armond
Pagliai - alcohol. Jan Capaccioli - al ~hol. Ben - alcohol. Kate
Newberg - alcohol (2). Jane Hoshi (UI'arents - alcohol. Jeanne Bock
- alcohol. Joan Vanden Berg - youth Lisa and Ronald Sweeting
- purchase of land. Jack O'Brien - Gloria Schulte - Library
parking. John Mortier - deer hunt. - Senior Center change -
Council of Elders. Beverly Klein - Wright
The Mayor repeated the public hearings call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The motion carried.
The following individuals appeared of the City owned
space in the Lenoch and Cilek building: Sanders, 24 S. 7th Ave. and Marian
Karrar, 326 Red Fox Rd. SE, Cedar Ra ' ' ' irsc~u~
Brown, 320 S. Dubuque, development in e downtown area.
Atty. Jay Siegafooce, representin~ pG2~{~yu " '
1 zone. Nancy Ostrognaj and B . . ' ' ' to
Stem Ct., noted the sun: coming up for the Police Citizens ~view Board
and encouraged no on the pa~ of Council to e~end it. Holly Be~owitz, 612
Granada Ct., appear, g transpo~ation issues.
Moved by C ~on, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public he~ring for
March 20 on changing the zoning designation by establishing a
Consedation , Zone for prope~ies generally located south of Burling~n
Street along d Lucas Streets. The Mayor declared the motion ca'riled
unanimousl all Council Members present.
by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
March 2~ ordinance changing the zoning designation from High Density M~lti-
famil~., al, RM-44, to Sensitive Areas Overlay, OSA-44, for approximately'
4.01 acres of prope~y 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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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, Vanderheef, 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'Dennell,
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 Wilburn, 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 (:)'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 QF 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 Q'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: Q'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 O'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, 1106 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 Wilbum 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" (FY02oFY05); 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, O'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 QF IOWA
CITY AND NNW, INC. OF IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF
THE IOWA 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 O'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
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk