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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 17, 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, Wilbum. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Miklo, Nasby, Gannon, Boothroy, Knoche, Logsden. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 01-39, Side 2; Tapes 01-42 and 01-43, Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed: Public Access Television Day - April 19, Rene Paine,
Director of PATV accepting; Crime Victims' Rights Week -April 22-28; Arbor Day -
April 27, Terry Robinson, City Forester accepting; Toastmasters' Day- April 24,
Laurie Stunz, President Old Capitol Toastmasters, accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship awards to Weber
Elementary students: Josh Lipman, Elyse Kamps, Amanda Laffoon.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the Consent Calendar be
received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended with the deletion of items 4f (14)
(a), (b), memos from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding NO PARKING
ANY TIME ZONE on Union Road and NO PARKING ANY TIME ZONE on parking on
Willow Street:
Approval of Official Council Actions for regular meeting of April 3, as
published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Airport Commission -
Mamh 8. Iowa City Board of Adjustment- March 14. Iowa City Public Art
Advisory Committee - February 28. Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees
- February 22. Iowa City Telecommunications Commission - February 26
Recommendation: Approve using the accrued $125,000 from the
pass-through fund to fund part of the City Cable 'IV Division's new
facility.
Parks and Recreation Commission - March 14. Planning and Zoning
Commission - March 1. Planning and Zoning Commission - March 15.
Planning and Zoning Commission - April 5. Police Citizens Review Board -
March 13. Senior Center Commission - February 20.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals. Special Class C Liquor License for Sam's Pizza I.C., Inc dba Sam's
Pizza, 321 S. Gilbert St. Class A Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge No.1096
Loyal Order of Moose, dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 1096, 3151 Hwy
6 East. Class C Beer Permit for DeliMart Corp., dba Dell Mart #3, 2410
Mormon Trek Blvd. Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments, Inc.,
dba Vine Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St. Class C Liquor License for
Daverse II dba College Street Billlard Club, 114 E. College St. Class C Liquor
License for Linn Street Caf~, Inc., dba Linn Street Caf~, Inc., 121 N. Linn St.
RES. 0%85, Bk. 125, p. 85, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT for Iowa City
Lodge No. 1096 Loyal Order of Moose, dba Loyal Order of Moose Lodge
No.1096, 3151 Hwy. 6 East.
Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 125: RES. 01-86, p. 86, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for May 1 ON AMENDING THE FY2001 OPERATING
BUDGET. RES. 01-87, p. 87, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for May 1 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FOSTER ROAD GRADING AND
WATER MAIN PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE
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SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 01-88, p. 88,
FIXING DATE of May 1 FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF $9,825,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN
ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 01-89, p. 89,
FIXING DATE of May 1 FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $670,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 01-90, p. 90, FIXING
DATE of May 1 FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $695,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 01-91, p. 91, FIXING
DATE of May 1 FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 01-92, p. 92, FIXING
DATE of May I FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Resolutions: Bk. 125: RES. 01-93, p. 93, 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 435 - 437 SUMMIT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 01-94, p. 94, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK AND TRUST CO., IOWA
CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 109 SOUTH JOHNSON
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-95, p. 95, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT SECOND FLOOR CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT.
Correspondence: Ruth J. Beck - parking. Rhamina Wade - April 20
Youth Summit. Jeanne Bock - web site voting. Ann Kohl - smoking in
restaurants. Mike Bruss - abortion protestors. Paul Deninger and Greg
Duethman (Iowa City Cycling Club) - Old Capitol Criterium. Jerry Feick -
violations. Kerry Sanders - shuttle. Kara Fellows - 64-1A. Courtney McGuirt -
64-1A. Lowell Luhman - 64-1A. Joe Bolkcom - bottle bill [also included are
Assistant City Manager original note to legislators and responses to him]
Carol De Prosse - Daily lowan marijuana article (May 1978). Lori McCurn -
public housing guidelines [previously distributed in Council's April 5
Information Packet]. Chuck Larson - Homecoming 2001. Katie Anthony -
* parking Iowa Avenue. Matthew Walter - Union Road parking.
Council Member Kanner reported on the number of police visits and charges filed for
possession under legal age for establishments requesting approval of liquor licenses.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to defer
to May 1, acceptance of the JCCOG Transportation Planner designating NO
PARKING ZONES on the east side of Union Road between the driveway at 2008
Union Road and Arizona Avenue; and on the east side of Willow Street between
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Muscatine Avenue and Pinecrest in order to get more information. The following
* individuals appeared: David Garrison, 2012 Union Rd.; Matthew Walter, 2008 Union
Rd.; Ed Harney, 910 Willow St. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the
following division of voice vote: Ayes: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Pfab.
Senior Center Commissioner Joanne Hora, 5475 Herbert Hoover Hwy NE,
presented an update on activities at the Center and invited Council to attend the
International Year of the Volunteer event on April 24. Bob Thompson, 1004 E.
Church St., appeared regarding KCJJ. Carol De Prosse, Lone Tree, appeared
regarding KCJJ and a person cited for littering on the Ped Mall. Moved by Pfab,
seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Ms. De Prosse. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to set a public hearing for May 1 on
an ordinance amending the Sensitive Areas Overlay Plan for Walnut Ridge Parts 9-
10, a 20.67 acre, 13-1ot residential subdivision located on Kennedy Parkway. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
from General Industrial (I-1)to Intensive Commercial (C1-1)for approximately 12.09
acres located on the south side of Highway 1 (Westport Plaza, Part 2). No one
appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab to continue public hearing to May
1. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Mayor Lehman left the room for next item due to a conflict of interest. Mayor
Pro tern O'Donnell now presiding.
A public hearing was held 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 (Southgate Development). The following
individuals appeared: Judith Klink, 1101 Harlocke St.; Olympia Niederecker, 923
Harlocke St.; William Knabe, 1101 Weeber Circle; Ernie Cox, 913 Harlocke St.;
Christina Alexander, 917 Harlocke St.; Stephen Tulley, 917 Harlocke St.; Robynn
Shrader, Weeber Circle; Atty. Joe Holland, representing WeebeFHarlocke
Neighborhood Assn.; Glenn Siders, Southgate Development; and Atty. Tom Gelman,
representing Southgate Development. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kanner,
to accept correspondence from: William Knabe; and power point presentation from
the Harlocke-Weeber neighborhood. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion
carried, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the 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 (Southgate
Development), be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to defer the ordinance until May 1 and request
a joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Mayor Pro tern
declared the motion to defer defeated, 2/4, with the following division of hand vote:
Ayes: Kanner, Pfab. Nays; Champion, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent:
Lehman. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion for first consideration defeated
(due to the need for an extraordinary vote), 4/2, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Champion, Q'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent:
Lehman.
Mayor Lehman returned to meeting.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan
to include the North District Plan. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
the zoning code Article (D), definitions, and Article (L) provisional uses, special
exceptions and temporary uses, to allow accessory apartments in accessory
buildings, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, that the ordinance changing the
zoning designation by establishing a Conservation Overlay Zone for properties
generally located south of Burlington Street along Governor and Lucas Streets, be
given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-96, Bk. 125,
p. 96, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF STONE BRIDGE ESTATES
PART 1, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to set a public hearing for May 1, on
an ordinance rezoning 24 acres from P, Public to SAC-5 Sensitive Area Oveday and
amending the preliminary SAC plan of the Peninsula Neighborhood, an 82.1 acre
development located at the west end of Foster Road. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held regarding the FY02 Annual Action Plan, that is a
sub-part'of Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (City Steps), authorizing the
City Manager to submit said plan and all necessary certifications to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, and designating the City Manager
as the authorized chief executive officer for the consolidated plan. The following
individuals appeared: Bob Burns, Foxboro Ridge; Maryann Dennis, Greater Iowa City
Housing Fellowship; Doug Boothroy, Iowa City Housing Authority; Deon Oliver,
Salvation Army; Bob Wiley, Habitat for Humanity; Jesse Burns, Burns & Burns/
Foxboro Ridge; Kymbydy Koester, Ruby's Pearl; Jeanne Kelsey, Metro Plans
Development; Charlie Eastham, Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship; and Alaina
Welsh, Burns & Burns/Foxboro Ridge. Community Development Coordinator Nasby
present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from: Maryann
Dennis and Charles Eastham, Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship; Jeanne Kelsey,
Metro Plains; Arty. Steven Ballard, Burns & Burns/Foxboro Ridge; Robert Burns,
Burns & Burns/12oxboro Ridge; Carol De Prosse, Peninsula low rent apartments;
David Brown, Pathways; and Kymbyrly Koester, Ruby's Pearl. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Transit Parking Lot Resurface 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 Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-97, Bk. 125.
p. 97, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRANSIT PARKING
LOT RESURFACE 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
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BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, that the ordinance amending Title
1, entitled "Administration," Chapter 4, entitled "General Penalty," Section 1 (b) to
increase the maximum criminal penalty for simple misdemeanors to $500 as
authorized by State Code, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to defer to May 1, the second
reading of ordinance amending the City Code of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by
enacting new Sections numbered 4-2-3, entitled "Local Review of
Application/Investigation of Applicant"; Section 4-2-4, entitled "Notice and Hearing";
and Section 4-2-5, entitled "Civil Penalties"; revising Section 4-5-4 entitled
"Regulation of Persons Under Legal Age"; enacting a new Section 4-5-6 entitled
"Sales to Intoxicated Persons"; and enacting a new Section 4-5-7 entitled
"Limitations on Sales," all of which provide for the regulation of alcohol sales. The
following individuals appeared: President Mary Sue Coleman, University of Iowa;
Marc For~ney, Brothers Bar and Grill; Eric Fo~ney, Brothers Bar and Grill. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell,
seconded by Pfab, to accept correspondence from: Nancy Davin, Ruth Baker, Adam
Johnston, Bob Elliott, J.W., Carol DeProsse, Kate Newberg, Michael Crane, Sarah
Liberr, Ben Lewis, Mary Sue Coleman, Kent Cadson, Nigel Gomez, Polly and
Armond Pagliai. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-98, Bk. 125, p.
98, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE MORMON TREK
IMPROVEMENT - MELROSE AVENUE TO THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD
BRIDGE PROJECT, STP-U-3715(615)--70-52. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-99, Bk. 125,
p. 99, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
CAPTAIN IRISH PARKWAY (PHASE II) AND FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION to TAB
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,814,620.00. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion,
Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-100, Bk.
125, p. 100, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS - MELROSE AVENUE TO
THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD BRIDGE - PROJECT, STP-U-3715(618)-70-
52 to Streb Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $2,933,175.08. 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 Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-101, Bk. 125, p.
101, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
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THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL GREENSPACE AND STORM WATER
PROJECT to De Long-Keith Construction in the amount of $1,121,738.50. 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. 01-102, Bk. 125, p.
102, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA CITY COFFEE CO. D/B/A THE
JAVA HOUSE FOR A SIDEWALK CAFI~. Aff'~rmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-103, Bk.
125, p. 103, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS, IAFF,
AFL-CIO, LOCAL #610, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2001, THROUGH JUNE 30,
2003. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Council Member Vanderhoef left room. Moved by Pfab, seconded by
O'Donnell, to reappoint James Anderlik, 2901 Muscatine Avenue, to the Civil Service
Commission for a four-year term ending April 4, 2005. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Vanderhoef absent.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy to the Planning & Zoning Commission -
One vacancy for an unexpired term ending May 1,2002. Deadline for application is
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 30.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Historic Preservation
Commission - One vacancy to fill a three-year term March 29, 2001 - March 29,
2004. Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 25. Housing and
Community Development Commission - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending
September 1,2002. Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 9.
Council Member Vanderhoef returned.
Council Member Kanner thanked staff for acquiring Language Line for the
City; acknowledged and thanked staff for letter to County regarding economic
development; requested another environmental assessment hearing be scheduled
for the multi-modal transportation center (staff will report back on attendance at the
assessment hearing); and encouraged community to attend Transportation
Conference on April 27 and 27 at the $herat0n.
Mayor Lehman reminded Council of the City Assessor/Vanguard public
meeting scheduled for April 18 and the Police Citizens Review Board (PCRB) Forum
scheduled the same evening, and questioned Council attendance. (No more than
three Council Members will be attending either meeting.); requested a staff memo
regarding a request for a stop sign to be installed at Highland/Kirkwood; and stated
he would be unable to attend a meeting on April 25 of the Johnson County Soil and
Water Conservation District and questioned if another Council Member could attend.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 11:05 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, o ';2~,~rs~
~.~Le~hman, Mayor
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Mar~,4K. Ka/~/Z'/~rr, Cit?~
Clerk
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SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 01-88, p. 88,
FIXING DATE of May 1 FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF $9,825,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN
ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 01-89, p. 89,
FIXING DATE of May 1 FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $670,000 OF GENERAL, OBLIGATION
DATE of May 1 A MEETING ON THE OF THE
ISSUANCE~ EXCEED $700,000 OBLIGATION
BONDS (FOR A ~ ORATE JRPOSE) AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION OF THERE RES. 01-92 p. 92, FIXING
DATE of May 1 FOR A IV 'ING ON OF THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT' 000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS (FOR A GENERA PURPOSE) AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTIC -'REOF.
Resolutions: Bk. 125: RES 1-93, p. 93, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CI'T ERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF
LIEN REGARDING A RENTAL ~ILITATION LIEN FOR THE
PROPERTY 437 JMMIT STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 01-94, p. 94, AUTHOR TH TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO A ~N AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY A .NK AND TRUST CO., IOWA
CITY, IOWA FOR PROPE 109 SOUTH JOHNSON
STREET, IOWA CITY, RES. 01-95 p. ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE POLICE DEF )OR CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT.
Corresponden Ruth J. Beck - parkin ~mina Wade - April 20
Youth Summit. Jean Bock - web site voting }hi - smoking in
restaurants. Mike abortion protestors.Paul ~inger and Greg
Duethman (Iowa g Club) - Old Capitol Am. Jerry Feick -
violations. Kerry nders - shuttle. Kara Fellows - Courthey McGuirt -
64-1A. Lowell Lu man - 64-1A. Joe Bolkcom - bottle bill Iso included are
Assi nager original note to legislators and resp'qnses to him]
Carol De - Daily lowan marijuana article (May 1978).. Lori McCurn -
public Hidelines [previously distributed in Council's April 5
Information . Chuck Larson - Homecoming 2001. Katie Anthony -
parking Avenue.
Council Member Kanner e number of police visits and charges filed for
possession under legal age for establishments requesting approval of liquor licenses.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to defer
to May 1, acceptance of the JCCOG Transportation Planner designating NO
PARKING ZONES on the east side of Union Road between the driveway at 2008
Union Road and Arizona Avenue; and on the east side of Willow Street between
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Muscatine Avenue and Pinecrest in order to get more information. The following
individuals appeared: David Garrison, 2012 Union Rd.; Matthew Welter, 2008 Union
Rd.; Ed Harney, 910 Willow St. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the
following division of voice vote: Ayes: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Pfab.
Senior Center Commissioner Joanne Hora, 5475 Herbert Hoover,Hwy NE,
presented an on activities at the Center and invited Council to attend the
Internati~ Volunteer event on April 24. Bob Thompso ~ 1004 E.
Church St., a regarding KCJJ. Carol De Prosse, Lone Tr:~,~ppeared
regarding KCJJ and }erson cited for littering on the Peal Mall. ~loved by Pfab,
seconded by Vanderhc to accept correspondence from Ms. Prosse. The
Mayor declared the carried unanimously, 7/0, all Cou Members present.
Moved by seconded by Pfab, to set a pL I for May 1 on
an ordinance amending the ,nsitive Areas Overlay Plat Ridge Parts 9-
10, a 20.67 acre, 13-1ot r ial subdivision located Kennedy Parkway. The
Mayor declared the motion 7/0, all Council M present.
A public hearing was held an ordinance c the zoning designation
from General Industrial (I-1) (Cl-1) for approximately 12.09
acres located on the south side ofI Plaza, Part 2). No one
appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, public hearing to May
1. The Mayor declared the motioncarn all Council Members present.
Mayor Lehman left the room due to a conflict of interest. Mayor
Pro tem O'Donnell now presiding.
A public hearing was held on an nce changing the zoning designation
from High Density Multi-family Reside~ to Sensitive Areas Overlay, OSA-
44, for approximately 4.01 acres of low 39 dwellings in three buildings
located on the east side of ate Development). The following
individuals appeared: Judith 1101 Olympia Niederecker, 923
Harlocke St.; William Knabe, 11' ;ircle;I 913 Harlocke St.;
Christina Alexander, St.; 917 Harlocke St.; Robynn
Shrader, Weeber Circle; Arty. Holland, rel: Weeber-Hadocke
Neighborhood Assn.; Glenn Southgate Develc lent; and Atty. Tom Gelman,
representing Southgate ~ment. Moved by ~oef, seconded by Kanner,
to accept corres Knabe; and point presentation from
the Harlocke-W~ hborhood. The Mayor Pro tem
carried, 6/0, Lehman al
Moved by Vane seconded by Wilburn, that the 'dinance changing the
zoning designation High Density Multi-family Residentia~M-44, to Sensitive
Areas Overlay, for approximately 4.01 acres of allow 39
dwellings in located on the east side of Harlocke treet (Southgate
Development), be ! iven first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Kanner, by Pfab, to defer the ordinance until IQlay 1 and request
a joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Mayor Pro tem
declared the motion to defer defeated, 2/4, with the following division of hand vote:
Ayes: Kanner, Pfab. Nays; Champion, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent:
Lehman. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion for first consideration defeated
(due to the need for an extraordinary vote), 4/2, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Champion, (:)'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent:
Lehman.
Mayor Lehman returned to meeting.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 4/3/2001
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.
The Mayor proclaimed: The Great City Hall Tune-In - April 2-6, Bob Hardy,
Production Coordinator Cable Iowa City (CIC) accepting; Medical Laboratory Week -
April 15-21, Norma Ward accepting; Fair Housing Month- April, George Klein,
Century 21 accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship awards to Shimek
Elementary students: Todd Elvers, Betsey Richard and Dan Rocklin.
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 the regular meeting of March
20, as published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Board -
January 25. Housing and Community Development Commission - February
13. Housing and Community Development Commission - February 15. Iowa
City Board of Adjustment- January 10. Iowa City Historic Preservation
Commission - March 8. Planning and Zoning Commission - March 15.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Special Class C Liquor License for Panchero's, 32 S. Clinton St.
Class C Liquor License for Kitty Hawk, 1012 Gilbert Ct. Class C Beer for
Suburban Amoco - Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk St. Class C Liquor License
for Parthenon, 320 E. Burlington St.
Setting Public Hearings: Motion setting a public hearing for April 17,
2001, regarding the proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) budgets for the FY02
Annual Action Plan, that is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated
Plan (City Steps). RES. 01-75, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for April 17,
2001, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRANSIT
PARKING LOT RESURFACE 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. 01-76, p. 76, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 15, 2001 FOR
THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S UPDATED ANNUAL PLAN.
Resolutions: RES. 01-77, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE RIVER
STREETANOOLF AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. RES. 01-76,
ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR PHASE 1 ON LOT 2 OF SADDLEBROOK
ADDITION, PART 1, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN
FOR USE. RES. 01-79, CHANGING THE NAME OF CAPTAIN IRISH
PARKWAY TO SCOTT BOULEVARD.
Correspondence: Jennifer Moody - Student Hunger Drive.
Dan Brock - KCJJ. Jerry Feick- FY98-FY00 Performance Statistics;
Coralville Transit, Iowa City, Transit and UI Cambus. Robert Dostal - leaves
and snow removal. Dan Shay - Fleck Sales. Tundi Brady - 64-1A. Paul
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Soderdahl - Library parking lot. Sarah Berke (U of I Neuroscience Program) -
Iowa Kids Judge? Neuroscience Fair. Kelley Donham (JC Dept of Public
Health) - alcohol. Kathi Rundell -'alcohol. Jerry Feick - alcohol. Nancy Davin
- alcohol. Rick Derrig - alcohol. Rosemary Paul - alcohol. H. Larew - alcohol.
Same letter from David Johnson; Michael Baltutis; Chris Kahle; Joshua
Reynolds; Kurt Berge; Todd Kratz; Jennie Embree; Bruce Kinner- jail. John
Watson -jail. Same letter from: Caroline Dieterie; Sara Epstein; Todd Kratz,
David Johnson - alcohol. Susan Kratz - alcohol. Douglas Siebert - alcohol.
Russell Brown - alcohol. Tom Rietz - alcohol.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Bob Elliott, 1106 Dover Street, appeared and encouraged Council to change
the image of Iowa City regarding economic development.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for April 17 on an ordinance
changing the zoning designation from General Industrial (I-1) to Intensive
Commercial (C1-1) for approximately 12.09 acres located on the south side of
Highway 1. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for April 17 on a resolution
amending the Comprehensive Plan to include the North District Plan. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the zoning code Article
(D), definitions, and Article (L) provisional uses, special exceptions and temporary
uses, to allow accessory apartments in accessory buildings.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance changing the zoning designation by
establishing a Conservation Overlay Zone for properties generally located south of
Burlington Street along Governor and Lucas Streets, be given first vote. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Mayor Lehman left the room for discussion of the next item due to a conflict
of interest. Mayor Pro tem O'Donnell now presiding.
Mayor Pro tem O'Donnell stated the a new hearing would be set at the
request of the neighbors concerning the proposed development on the east side of
Harlocke Street, and stated Council had agreed to hold first consideration of the
ordinance on the same night as the public hearing. Moved and seconded to set a
public hearing for April 17 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 Pro tem declared the motion
carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Judith Klink, Olympia
Niederecker, Mary Hitchcock, William Knabe, Robynn Shrader, Cynthia Pickett, Jeff
Benson, Evan Fales, Brett DeVore, Melissa Ruhlow, Gayle Bray, Robynn Shrader.
The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Mayor Lehman returned.
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 QRD. 01-3961, AMENDING ZONING CODE ARTICLE "L", PROVISIONAL
USES, SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS AND TEMPORARY USES, TO ALLOW ADULT
DAYCARE FACILITIES ON STREETS NARROWER THAN 28 FEET WIDE IN
COMMERCIAL ZONES, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be adopted at
this time. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved and seconded to
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accept correspondence from David E. Brown, Pentacrest Inc. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 1, entitled
"Administration," Chapter 4, entitled "General Penalty," Section 1 (b) to increase the
maximum criminal penalty for simple misdemeanors to $500 as authorized by State
Code, be given first vote. City Atty. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the City Code of the City
of Iowa City, Iowa, by enacting new Sections numbered 4-2-3, entitled "Local Review
of Application/Investigation of Applicant"; Section 4-2-4, entitled "Notice and
Hearing"; and Section 4-2-5, entitled "Civil Penalties"; revising Section 4-5-4 entitled
"Regulation of Persons Under Legal Age"; enacting a new Section 4-5-6 entitled
"Sales to Intoxicated Persons"; and enacting a new Section 4-5-7 entitled
"Limitations on Sales," all of which provide for the regulation of alcohol sales, be
given first vote. The following individuals appeared: Matt Blizek; Brian Davis, 427 S.
Johnson; Charles Major, 7 Blue Stem Ct.; and Dave Moore. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3962, 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
passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3963, 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 adopt RES. 01-80, ESTABLISHING A DEER TASK
FORCE.
The Mayor noted that the bid opening has been postponed until April 6 for
construction of the Captain Irish Parkway Extension (Phase II) and First Avenue
Extension project and the resolution awarding the project will be on the April 17
agenda.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-81, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2001 ASPHALT RESURFACING
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-82, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE FOURTH AVENUE
BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IBRC-3715-619)- -8E-52.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-83, APPROVING EXECUTION OF
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MCCLURE
ENGINEERING COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY COURT HILL
TRUNK SANITARY SEWER PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-84, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT
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AGREEMENT FOR LOT 2, SADDLEBROOK ADDITION, PART 1, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Housing and Community Development
Commission - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending September 1, 2002.
Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 9.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Civil Service
Commission - One vacancy for a four-year term ending April 4, 2005. Deadline for
application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 11. Historic Preservation Commission -
One appointment to fill a three-year term March 29, 2001 - March 29, 2004. Deadline
for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 25.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:10 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~tit4ed for publication - 4/11/01.
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
APRIL 3, 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: Arkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Fosse. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 01-31,
Side 2; Tape 01-36, Side 2, Tape 01-37, Both Sides. Tape 01-38, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed: The Great City Hall Tune-In - April 2-6, Bob Hardy,
Production Coordinator Cable Iowa City (CIC) accepting; Medical Laboratory Week -
April 15-21, Norma Ward accepting; Fair Housing Month -April, George Klein,
Century 21 accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship awards to Shimek
Elementary students: Todd Elvers, Betsey Richard and Dan Rocklin.
Moved by Vanderhoef, 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 the regular meeting of March
20, as published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Board -
January 25. Housing and Community Development Commission - February
13. Housing and Community Development Commission - February 15. Iowa
City Board of Adjustment- January 10. Iowa City Historic Preservation
Commission - March 8. Planning and Zoning Commission - March 15.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Special Class C Liquor License for Little Donkeys, Inc dba
Panchero's, 32 S. Clinton St. Class C Liquor License for Kitty Hawk Co., Inc.,
dba Kitty Hawk, 1012 Gilbert Ct. Class C Beer for Suburban Investors, LLC,
dba Suburban Amoco - Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk St. Class C Liquor
License for GMD, Inc., dba Parthenon, 320 E. Burlington St.
Setting Public Hearings: Motion setting a public hearing for April 17,
2001, regarding the proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) budgets for the FY02
Annual Action Plan, that is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated
Plan (City Steps). RES. 01-75, Bk. 125 p. 75, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
for April 17, 2001, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRANSIT
PARKING LOT RESURFACE 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. 01-76, p. 76, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 15, 2001 FOR
THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S UPDATED ANNUAL PLAN.
Resolutions, Bk. 125: RES. 01-77, p. 77, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE RIVER STREETANOOLF AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT. RES. 01-78, p. 78, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PHASE 1 ON LOT 2 OF
SADDLEBROOK ADDITION, PART 1, AND DECLARING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR USE. RES. 01-79, p. 79, CHANGING THE
NAME OF CAPTAIN IRISH PARKWAY TO SCOTT BOULEVARD.
Correspondence: Jennifer Moody - Student Hunger Drive.
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Dan Brock - KCJJ. Jerry Feick - FY98-FY00 Performance Statistics;
Coralville Transit, Iowa City, Transit and UI Cambus. Robert Dostal - leaves
and snow removal. Dan Shay - Fleck Sales. Tundi Brady - 64-1A. Paul
Soderdahl - Library parking lot. Sarah Berke (U of I Neuroscience Program) -
Iowa Kids Judge? Neuroscience Fair. Kelley Donham (JC Dept of Public
Health) - alcohol. Kathi Rundell - alcohol. Jerry Feick - alcohol. Nancy Davin
- alcohol. Rick Derrig - alcohol. Rosemary Paul - alcohol. H. Larew - alcohol.
Same letter from David Johnson; Michael Baltutis; Chris Kahle; Joshua
Reynolds; Kurt Berge; Todd Kratz; Jennie Embree; Bruce Kinner- jail. John
Watson -jail. Same letter from: Caroline Dieterie; Sara Epstein; Todd Kratz;
David Johnson - alcohol. Susan Kratz - alcohol. Douglas Siebert - alcohol.
Russell Brown - alcohol. Tom Rietz - alcohol.
In response to Council Member Pfab, the City Clerk noted a correction on page 2 of
the February 13 HCDC minutes changing a percentage sign to a dollar amount.
Council Member Kanner noted the resolution changing the name of Captain Irish
Parkway to Scott Boulevard. 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.
Bob Elliott, 1108 Dover Street, appeared and encouraged Council to change
the image of Iowa City regarding economic development.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
April 17 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from General Industrial (I-
1 ) to Intensive Commercial (C1-1) for approximately 12.09 acres located on the south
side of Highway 1 (Westport Plaza, Part 2). The Mayor declared the motion carried,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
April 17 on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to include the North
District Plan. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the zoning code Article
(D), definitions, and Article (L) provisional uses, special exceptions and temporary
uses, to allow accessory apartments in accessory buildings. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance changing the
zoning designation by establishing a Conservation Overlay Zone for properties
generally located south of Burlington Street along Governor and Lucas Streets, be
given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Mayor Lehman left the room for discussion of the next item due to a conflict
of interest. Mayor Pro tern O'Donnell now presiding.
Mayor Pro tern O'Donnell stated the a new hearing would be set at the
request of the neighbors concerning the proposed development on the east side of
Harlocke Street, and stated Council had agreed to hold first consideration of the
ordinance on the same night as the public hearing. Moved by Kanner, seconded by
Champion, to set a public hearing for April 17 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 (Southgate Development).
The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from:
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Judith Klink, Olympia Niederecker, Mary Hitchcock, William Knabe, Robynn Shrader,
Cynthia Pickett, Jeff Benson, Evan Fales, Brett DeVore, Melissa Ruhlow, Gayle
Bray, Robynn Shrader. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Mayor Lehman returned.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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. 01-3961, Bk. 43, p. 7, AMENDING
ZONING CODE ARTICLE "L", PROVISIONAL USES, SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS AND
TEMPORARY USES, TO ALLOW ADULT DAYCARE FACILITIES ON STREETS
NARROWER THAN 28 FEET WIDE IN COMMERCIAL ZONES, be voted on for final
passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilbum, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Pfab. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef,
that the ordinance be adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from David E. Brown,
Pentacrest Inc. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell that the ordinance amending
Title 1, entitled "Administration," Chapter 4, entitled "General Penalty," Section 1 (b)
to increase the maximum criminal penalty for simple misdemeanors to $500 as
authorized by State Code, be given first vote. City Atty. Dilkes explained
unscheduled fines, and outlined the ordinance. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending the
City Code of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by enacting new Sections numbered 4-2-3,
entitled "Local Review of Application/Investigation of Applicant"; Section 4-2-4,
entitled "Notice and Hearing"; and Section 4-2-5, entitled "Civil Penalties"; revising
Section 4-5-4 entitled "Regulation of Persons Under Legal Age"; enacting a new
Section 4-5-6 entitled "Sales to Intoxicated Persons"; and enacting a new Section 4-
5-7 entitled "Limitations on Sales," all of which provide for the regulation of alcohol
sales, be given first vote. City Atty. Dilkes present for discussion. The following
individuals appeared: Matt Blizek; Brian Davis, 427 S. Johnson; Charles Major, 7
Blue Stem Ct.; and Dave Moore. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Kanner, to amend the ordinance by deleting Section 4-
6-7B(2), the exception for private catered events. The Mayor declared the motion to
delete the language defeated, 3/4, with the following division of hand vote: Ayes:
Kanner, Pfab, Wilburn. Nays: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Absent:
None. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer the ordinance until
April 17. The Mayor declared the motion to defer defeated, 2/5, with the following
division of voice vote: Ayes: O'Donneil, Champion. Nays: Kanner, Lehman, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved by Pfab, to call the question. The
Mayor declared the motion dead for lack of a second. After discussion, Council
directed the City Clerk and City Attorney to do a mass mailing to all City license
holders attaching the proposed ordinance and asking for specific questions regarding
interpretation be submitted to staff prior to Council final consideration. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous on the first reading of the ordinance, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 01-3962, Bk. 44, p.
8, 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 passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 01-3963, Bk. 44,
p. 9, 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. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Vanderhoef,
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Pfab, Wilburn, Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-80, Bk. 125,
p. 80, ESTABLISHING A DEER TASK FORCE. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Kanner, to defer until April 17.
The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 2/5, with the following division of voice
vote: Ayes: Kanner, Pfab. Nays: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None.
The Mayor noted that the bid opening has been postponed until April 6 for
construction of the Captain Irish Parkway Extension (Phase II) and First Avenue
Extension project and the resolution awarding the project will be on the April 17
agenda.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-81, Bk. 125, p.
81, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
2001 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT to. L.L. Pelling Company in the amount
of $832,763.33. 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-82, Bk. 125, p. 82,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE
FOURTH AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IBRC-3715-619)- -8E-
52. 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 Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 01-83, Bk. 125, p. 83,
APPROVING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND MCCLURE ENGINEERING COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TQ
PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY
COURT HILL TRUNK SANITARY SEWER PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 01-84, Bk. 125, p. 84,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR LOT 2, SADDLEBROOK
ADDITION, PART 1, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Housing and Community Development
Commission - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending September 1, 2002.
Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 9.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Civil Service
Commission - One vacancy for a four-year term ending April 4, 2005. Deadline for
application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 11. Historic Preservation Commission -
One appointment to fill a three-year term March 29, 2001 - March 29, 2004. Deadline
for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 25.
Council Member Kanner questioned when Council would be discussing
regulating cigarette smoking. City Atty. Dilkes stated a memo outlining various ways
Council could approach the issue will be in the April 12 Council packet; and City Mgr.
Atkins stated the item will be scheduled for the April 16 work session. Council
Member Kanner noted two holidays coming up Passover and Easter.
Council Member Wilburn acknowledged a guest and friend from Germany
present for the meeting.
Council Member Vanderhoef questioned whether the City's ordinance
regulating cellular towers addresses recent federal court decisions. City Atty. Dilkes
stated she thought the ordinance was current and there were no monumental federal
decisions that impacted the ordinance, but would review it in light of her question. A
memo will be provided by staff after the review.
Council Member O'Donnell reported that he had received a call regarding
recycling the sand on City streets and stated the sand had been polluted and it would
be more expense to clean it than buy new sand. City Mgr. Atkins reported that DNR
regulations require the sand be cleaned, new stormwater regulations will require it,
and then disposed of in the landfill. Council Member O'Donnell noted a spring
concert by the Newman Singers at St, Bridget's Church the previous week-end; and
noted the time and efforts put in by Council Members to make difficult decisions.
Council Member Champion echoed the comments from Council Member
O'Donnell about decision making and looking at the whole community; and stated
she had received a letter from a constituent and would be submitting it for the next
packet.
Council Member Pfab requested an update on the crossing guard situation at
Weber School. The City Mgr. reported that a letter had been written to the School
Principal making a proposal and no response has been received. Council Member
Pfab requested a follow up on bidding GO bonds online and putting out bids for sale
of City item online. Staff will follow up.
Mayor Lehman requested that "Official Council representatives/Appointments
of Council Members" be placed on an upcoming work session; and reported on a
conversation with City Assessor Hudson regarding recent assessments and stated a
meeting will be held April 18 on citizen questions. More information will be provided.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 9:10 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
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Marian K. Karr, City Clerk