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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 12, 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, Trueblood, Fowler, Knoche, O'Malley, Scott, Shera,
McCafferty. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 01-57, Side 2, Tape 01-60 and
Tape 01-61, Both Sides.
The Mayor and Fire Chief Rocca presented the Lieutenant Robert L. Hein Life
Saving Award to Amanda Hart.
The Mayor proclaimed June as Pride Month, Dawn Kirschmann, accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the Consent Calendar be
received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended with the deletion of item 15 (a),
(b), memos from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Union Road and
Willow Street:
Approval of Official Council Actions for regular meeting of May 15, as
published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Board of Adjustment - April 11.
Board of Adjustment - May 9. Iowa City Airport Commission - April 5. Iowa
City Board of Appeals- March 5. Iowa City Human Rights Commission -
March 27. Iowa City Human Rights Commission - April 24. Iowa City Public
Library Board of Trustees - April 26. Parks and Recreation Commission -
May 9. Planning and Zoning Commission -April 19. Planning and Zoning
Commission - May 3. Planning and Zoning Commission - May 17. Police
Citizens Review Board - May 8.
Recommendation: Approve By-Law change: Article III. Membership,
Section 6. Terms. Members shall be initially appointed for staggered
terms as outlined in Chapter 8, City Code, City of Iowa City, Iowa.
Thereafter, Members shall be appointed for terms of four years, with
terms expiring September 1.
Police Citizens Review Board - May 16.
Recommendation: Accept PCRB memorandum regarding ordinance
change recommendations.
Telecommunications Commission - May 30.
Recommendation: Approve the cable television franchise transfer from
AT&T to Mediacorn.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New. Class E Liquor License for Eagle Food Centers, Inc., dba Eagle Food
Center #157, 600 N. Dodge St. Renewals. Class C Liquor License for GFP,
Inc., dba Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220 Hwy. 6 West. Class C Liquor License for
Fitzpatrick's Alehouse, Inc., dba Fitzpatrick's, 525 S. Gilbert St. Outdoor
Service Area for Fitzpatrick"s Alehouse, Inc., dba Fitzpatrick's, 525 S. Gilbert
St. Class C Liquor License for Dublin Underground, Inc., dba Dublin
Underground, 5 S. Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for Keith W.
Dempster dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St. Class C Liquor License
for David L. Alberhasky dba Dave's Foxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market St. Class
C Liquor License for J.S. Mummey, Inc., dba Mumm's Saloon & Eatery, 21 W.
Benton St. Outdoor Service Area for J. S. Mummey, Inc., dba Mumm's Saloon
& Eatery, 21 W. Benton St. Special Class C Liquor License for OM, Inc., dba
Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St. Special Class C Liquor License for Zio Johno's,
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Inc., dba Zio Johno's Spaghetti House, 953 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Beer
Permit for Krause Gentle Corp., dba Kum & Go #422,513 S. Riverside Dr.
RES. 01-146, Bk. 125, p. 146, TO ISSUE DANCE FLOOR PERMIT for Keith
W. Dempster dba Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington St. Motions. Consider a
motion to approve disbursement in the amount of $14,294,156.66 for the
period of April 1 through April 30, 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.
Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 125: RES. 01-147, p. 147, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 26, 2001 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4
ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES
AND PENALTIES" OF THE CITY CODE TO INCREASE WATER SERVICE
CHARGES AND FEES IN IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-148, p. 148,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for June 26 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY SKATE PARK PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 125: RES. 01-149, p. 149, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO SANITARY SEWER AND STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT EASEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR FIRST AND
ROCHESTER COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION, PART ONE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST SAID DOCUMENTS. RES. 01-150, p. 150, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE
OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1710 F STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-151, p. 151, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING FOUR MORTGAGES FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 933 EAST DAVENPORT STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 01-152, p. 152, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TQ ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING
TWO MORTGAGES AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 915 HUDSON AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-153, p.
153, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE NECESSARY AGREEMENTS AND EASEMENTS FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF LOT 25, HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT SECOND
ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND THE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED
DIRECTLY EAST THEREOF, PER THE APPROVED SITE PLAN. RES. 01-
154, p. 154, ACCEPTING THE WORK OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
MERCER PARK CONCESSION/RESTROOM FACILITY.
Correspondence: Karen Kubby- PCRB. Richard Green - ICON
distribution boxes. Linette Mace (Wallace Elementary) - appreciation of IC
Transit during storm. Harold Stager - Council actions. Linda Prybil - 64-1A
Lynn Whisler (Mercy Hospital) - reserved parking spaces in public right of way
[City Manager response included]. John Keller - Gringer Feeds. Alan Achtner
- smoking. John Ferguson - smoking. Barb Clark - smoking. Pi Nuernberg -
community center. Sara Hill - parking [City Manager response included].
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Human Rights Commission - purposes and processes of the Human Rights
Commission. Rick Dvorak (JC Planning and Zoning) - Fringe Area Agreement
[City Manager response included]. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
Placement of a LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT sign on the east side of
Sunset Street south of Benton Street and a LEFT TURN YIELD ON GREEN
sign on the Sunset Street northbound traffic signal mast arm at the
intersection of Sunset Street and Benton Street. Install signage to conver~
three permit-only parking spaces in the Civic Center parking lot to two
handicap-only permit parking spaces. Install signage indicating RIGHT LANE
MUST TURN RIGHT on the south side of Jefferson Street just west of Clinton
Street. Establishment of a pedestrian crosswalk across Wild Prairie Drive west
of Weber Elementary School. Modify existing RIGHT LANE MUST TURN
RIGHT signs on Burlington Street near the intersection with Summit Street.
Nancy Purington - Spath Dedication. Judith Klinke - Letter encouraging
contact with Southgate.
Council Member Kanner noted the Board of Appeals minutes and discussion
regarding smoke control devices at the Sycamore Mall, Fire Chief Rocca stated he
would provide information; noted the number of police visits and charges filed for
possession under legal age for the establishments requesting license approval;
questioned whether the resolution approving the Mercy Project on First Avenue and
constructing of a retaining wall would affect the water flow/drainage in the area, PCD
Director Franklin stated the plans had been reviewed by Public Works and the
capacity of the stormwater basin remains the same; and questioned a resolution
regarding Highlander Development easements, City Atty. Dilkes suggested items be
mentioned at work session to allow staff to provide information and it was her
understanding that the plan had been reviewed administratively and required Council
approval. 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
remove NO PARKING ANY TIME zone on the east side of Union Road between the
driveway at 2008 Union Road and Arizona Avenue and removal of a NO PARKING
ANY TIME zone on the east side of Willow Street between Muscatine Avenue and
Pinecrest Road. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
O'Donnell, Pfab, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner. Nays: Lehman, Vanderhoef. Absent:
None. Majority of Council requested "Caution" signs be installed on both streets.
James Petran, 410 Magowan, appeared regarding the Council decision to
install a gate on Lexington Avenue and the City's procedure for notifying residents on
surrounding streets of traffic calming measures being considered, and presented a
petition signed by 66 residents requesting the Lexington Avenue closure be
reconsidered. Council Member Pfab reviewed Council work session discussion and
agreement reached to discuss traffic calming at work sessions, allow media
coverage, and then Council direction to staff would be scheduled for the formal
meeting two weeks later to allow ample time for the public to hear the Council
discussion and respond if necessary. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn to
accept the petition. The Mayor declared the motion carried. (Mayor Lehman left the
meeting due to a conflict of interest.) Robynn Shrader, 1104 Weeber Circle,
presented copies of petition signed by 310 residents to acquire the four acres owned
by Southgate Development for parkland. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to accept the petition. The
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Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
(Mayor Lehman returned to the meeting.)
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
(Ruppert) from General Industrial (I-1) to Intensive Commercial (C1-1) for
approximately 12.09 acres located on the south side of Highway 1. Atty. Tom Hobart,
representing the prospective pumhaser, appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance changing the
zoning designation (Ruppert) from General Industrial (I-1) to Intensive Commercial
(C1-1) for approximately 12.09 acres located on the south side of Highway 1, be
given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner,
Lehman. Nays: Pfab. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning code by
amending the Planned Development Housing Overlay, OPDH-8, plan for Arbor Hill,
an 8.2 acre 17-unit residential development, located north of Washington Street on
Arbor Hill Cimle. The following individuals appeared: Jim McCarragher, 103 Bowling
Green Place (Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to accept correspondence
from Jim McCarragher. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present); John Cruise, 905 Bluffwood Drive; Chris Stephan, MMS
Consultants (Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept Exhibits A
and D. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present); Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; Joe Leu, 127 Bowling Green
Place; and Developer Dave Hodge. Civil Engr. Knoche and PCD Director Franklin
present for discussion. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Kanner, to continue the
public hearing to June 26. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
by designating the property located at 307 East College Street (Old Carnegie Public
Library) at the southeast corner of College and Linn Streets as an Iowa City Historic
Landmark. The following individuals appeared: Mike Gunn, Historic Preservation
Chairperson; Jackie Briggs, 714 N. Johnson St.; Atty. Joe Holland, representing
owner Jim Clark; Bluford Adams, 312 Fairview Ave.; Glenn Ehrstine, 228 S. Summit
St.; Emma Mills; Sally Mills, 430 Lee St.; John Scott, 147 Ferson Ave.; and Katherine
Tachau, 127 Ferson Ave. A petition signed by 51 residents supporting the ordinance
was received by the City Clerk.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating Hemingway Lane west of
Russell Drive. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance vacating
Hemingway Lane west of Russell Drive, be given first vote The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance changing
the zoning designation (Tower Place) of approximately 0.83 acres from public (P) to
Central Business (CB-10) located south of Iowa Avenue between Linn Street and
Gilbert Street, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, Chapter 6, entitled "Zoning," Article E, entitled "Commercial and Business
Zones," to allow municipally owned, mixed-use parking facilities in the (Tower Place)
Central Business Support Zone (CB-5) and the Central Business Zone (CB-10), be
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given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending
the Sensitive Areas Overlay Plan for Walnut Ridge Parts 8, 9, and 10, an
approximate 35.15-acre residential subdivision located on Kennedy Parkway, be
given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion.
Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-155, Bk. 125, p.
155, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, FIRST
ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of the property known as peninsula
neighborhood, first addition, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Terry L. Stamper Holdings, L.L.C.
No one appeared.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef to defer indefinitely resolution
authorizing conveyance of the property known as Peninsula Neighborhood, First
Addition, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Terry L. Stareper Holdings, L.L.C. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park parking lot
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 Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-156, Bk. 125, p.
156, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY KICKERS
SOCCER PARK PARKING LOT 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. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
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.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending
Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "schedule of fees, rates,
charges, bonds, fines and penalties" of the City Code, to increase parking fees in
Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote. Parking and Transit Mgr. Fowler present for
discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
Title 3 "City Finances, Taxation, & Fees," Chapter 4 "schedule of fees, rates,
charges, bonds, fines and penalties" of the City Code, to increase wastewater
service charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that ORD. 01-3968, Bk. 44, p.
14, 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";
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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 passed and adopted. Matt Blizek, 650 S. Dodge,
appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman,
Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Champion, Kanner, O'Donnell. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 01-157, Bk.
125, p. 157, DIRECTING THE SALE OF $11,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS to Dain Rauscher. 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 Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to consider a motion approving the
form of tax exemption certificate to be placed on file. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to consider a motion approving the
form of continuing disclosure certificate to be placed on file. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 01-158, Bk. 125, p.
158, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
$11,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID
BONDS. Affirmative 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. 01-159, Bk.
125, p. 159, 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 JAMES DUNCAN AND ASSOCIATES
TO PROVIDE PLANNING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE REDRAFTING OF
DEVELOPMENT CODES, INCLUDING ZONING, SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN
ORDINANCES. PCD Director Franklin 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 O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-160, Bk. 125, p.
160, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TQ ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
FOSTER ROAD GRADING AND WATER MAIN PROJECT to Maxwell Construction
for $1,228,678.20. 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. 01-161, Bk.
125, p. 161, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE LONGFELLOW/TWAIN PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT to Dixon
Construction Co., for $ 288,114.80. 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. 01-162, Bk.
125, p. 162, 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 SHOEMAKER & HAALAND TO
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PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE CAPTAIN IRISH
PHASE II AND FIRST AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Wilburn,
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-163, Bk. 125,
p. 163, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
A FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA AND THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON
TREK BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Civil Engr. Knoche present for
discussion. 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-164, Bk. 125, p.
164, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PUBLIC ALLEY RIGHT OF WAY
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND MERCY IOWA CITY.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Architect Robert Carlson,
Rohrbach Carlson, 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 Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-165, Bk. 125, p.
165, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT FOR 4 HEATHER COURT, BEL AIR
SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. 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. 01-166, Bk. 125, p.
166, INTENT TO CONVEY THE PORTION OF HEMINGWAY LANE LOCATED
WEST OF RUSSELL DRIVE TO STEVE KOHLI CONSTRUCTION, L.C., AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR JUNE 26, 2001.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-167, Bk.
125, p. 167, ESTABLISHING CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLANS FOR
CONFIDENTIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES
FOR FY02 AND FY03. 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. 01-168, Bk. 125, p.
168, APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE FROM
CABLEVISION VII, TO MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND ITS
DESIGNATED AFFILIATE. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Asst.
City Mgr. Helling 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 adopt RES. 01-169, Bk.
125, p. 169, REQUIRING THAT CITY COUNCIL APPOINTEES VOTE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CITY COUNCIL POLICY AS ESTABLISHED BY MOTION,
RESOLUTION, OR ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING THAT FAILURE TO DO SO
SHALL BE JUST CAUSE FOR REMOVAL FROM SUCH APPOINTMENT, as
amended. In response to Council Member Wilburn the City Atty. stated she would
amend the resolution to add "from such appointment" to clarify the removal language
did not imply removal from office. Majority of Council agreed. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2,
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with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Wilburn, Champion, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Q'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-170, Bk.
125, p. 170, RATIFYING SETTLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE to the Elks for $33,687. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to consider a motion to appeal the
decision of the administrative law judge regarding the liquor control, license for ETC.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion
defeated, 2/5, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Pfab, Kanner. Nays:
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Housing and Community
Development - Three vacancies to fill a three-year term September 1,2001 -
September 1,2004. Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2001
Police Citizens Review Board - Two vacancies to fill a four-year term September 1,
2001 - September 1, 2005. Human Rights Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term ending January 1,2003. Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, July 25, 2001. The Mayor encouraged interested citizens to become
involved and participate in City Boards and Commissions.
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, June 20, 2001. Public Arts
Advisory Committee - One vacancy for an Art Professional to serve an unexpired
term ending January 1,2003. Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
June 20, 2001.
Moved by Q'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to make the following appointments
to Boards and Commissions: Library Board of Trustees - appoint David
VanDusseldorp, 2646 Concord Circle, Tom Suter, 2255 Balsam Court, Colin
Hennessey, 225 E. Washington Street, to fill six-year terms July 1, 2001 - July 1,
2007; appoint Elizabeth Koppes, 1528 California Avenue, to the Planning & Zoning
Commission for an unexpired term ending May 1,2002; and confirmed the
recommendations of the Deer Task Force to appoint Lezlie Hall as an At-Large
member and Pete Sidwell as a NonGovernment Conservationalist for terms ending
March 15, 2004. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present. Correspondence from Patricia Moore was received. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Vanderhoef requested that a letter be sent to the Alcoholic
Beverages Division requesting input into the timing of local suspensions of beer and
liquor licenses. Mayor Lehman suggested rather than having input a formula be
established that suspensions are a certain number of days after conviction.
Council Member Wilburn stated it was a great week-end for Arts Fest and he
was looking forward to the Jazz Festival June 30-July 2.
Council Member Kanner stated he would be attending the Greater Iowa City
Housing Fellowship Tour; commended on the student built house he toured on
Community Development Day; asked that a discussion of Council involvement in the
jail be scheduled for an upcoming work session (Majority of Council requested a
letter be sent to the County Board Chair asking for further information on City
involvement and the possibility of a joint meeting between the City and County);
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reported on discussions at the work session concerning the PCRB (Police Citizens
Review Board) and encouraged citizens to contact Council Members with any input
into the ordinance; and noted the rally being planned by Students Against Sweat
Shops scheduled on the Pentacrest noon Friday.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted the dedication of the new art pieces
downtown and thanked the artists and the Public Art Committee for their efforts.
Council Member O'Donnell noted the celebration of the 100th birthday of the
Johnson County Court House and displayed a picture done by the City's Document
Services Division which he presented on behalf of the City; and reported he flipped
pancakes at the ICARE breakfast with Coralville Council Member Henry Herwig in
the absence of Mayor Lehman.
Council Member Champion asked for Council support to explore the idea of
limiting bars by zones in Iowa City, Council majority indicated a desire to explore the
idea; and reported on meeting and greeting Lt. Governor Sally Peterson on her
Discover Iowa tour and visit to Iowa City.
Council Member Pfab thanked Lynne and Roger Haldeman for pursing the
opening of a grocery store in the Broadway area.
Mayor Lehman stated he would like to see newspaper in the downtown
kiosks.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 10:30 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimo~ouncil Me~~
Lehm;n, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/15/01
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed: Community Development Day - June 1, Kathleen
Renquist, Housing and Community Development Chair accepting; Systems Unlimited
Week - June 3-9, William Gormon, Executive Director accepting; Mormon Pioneer
Day - June 9, Ken Richardson, President Mormon Trek Heritage Society of Iowa City
accepting.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended and to
delete from the Consent Calendar and consider as separate item 3d(1 ) a resolution
accepting the work for the Iowa Avenue Streetscape Project, Phase h
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meetings of April 26,
April 30, May 3, May 8 and regular meeting of May 1, as published subject to
corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Board -
March 28
Recommendation: Forward revised bylaws to Council for approval.
(This should be referred to the Rules Committee for a
recommendation).
Iowa City Board of Adjustment- March 14: Iowa City Board of Adjustment-
April 11. Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission -April 12. Iowa City
Public Art Advisory Committee - April 5. Parks and Recreation Commission -
April 11. Planning and Zoning Commission -April 5
Recommendation: Approve an application from Southgate
Development for an amended Sensitive Areas Overlay plan and a
preliminary plat of Walnut Ridge Parts 9-10, a 13-lot residential
subdivision located on Kennedy Parkway.
Recommendation: Approve an application submitted by Arlington L.C.
for a preliminary plat of Stone Bridge Estates Part 1, a 5.05 acre, 16-1ot
residential subdivision located north of Court Street and east of
Camden Road.
Planning and Zoning Commission -April 19
Recommendation: Approve a City initiated application to rezone 24
acres from P, Public to OPDH-5, Planned Development Overlay, and
an amended preliminary plat and OPDH plan and a final plat of the
Peninsula Neighborhood, First Addition, a 35.99-acre, 73-1ot
subdivision located at the west end of Foster Road.
Recommendation: Approve a City initiated application to rezone
property located south of Iowa Avenue between Linn and Gilbert
Streets (Tower Place) from P, Public to CB-10, Central Business
District and to amend the Zoning Code to allow public, municipal
parking facilities as permitted use in the CB-10 zone,
Recommendation: Deny a preliminary plat of Prairie Edge Subdivision,
a 5-lot, 5.66-acre subdivision located on the west side of Prairie du
Chien Road and north of Linder Road.
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Police Citizens Review Board -April 10
Recommendation: Re-enactment of the PCRB ordinance.
Police Citizens Review Board Community Forum -April 18.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Class C Beer Permit for Tobacco Outlet Plus #537, 923 S.
Riverside Dr. Class C Beer Permit for Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204 N.
Dubuque St. Class B Wine Permit for Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204 N.
Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for Colonial Lanes, 2253 Highway 218
South. Class C Liquor License for Shakespeare's, 819 First Ave. Class C Beer
Permit for Suburban Amoco, 370 Scott Court.
Resolutions: RES. 01-127, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF
OUTLOTS A AND B TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AS PLATTED IN THE
SCOTT SIX INDUSTRIAL PARK, IOWA CITY, IOWA AND DECLARING IT
OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE. RES. 01-128, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF A LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 951
DOVER STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-129, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE
OF LIEN REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 801 SECOND AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-130,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2350 CATSKILL COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 01-131, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE
HOUSING IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND AUTHORING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO FULFILL THE THRESHOLD
REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT
APPLICATION. RES. 01-132, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF
AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN IOWA CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT IN ORDER TO FULFILL THE
THRESHOLD REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX
CREDIT APPLICATION. RES. 01-133, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT
OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN IOWA CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT IN ORDER TO FULFILL THE
THRESHOLD REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX
CREDIT APPLICATION. RES. 01-134, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY KICKERS SOCCER
PARK PARKING LOT RESURFACING PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE PARKS
AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Correspondence: Jason Schaffer - energy efficiency. Holly Teagle -
Lexington Avenue. James Petran - Lexington Avenue. Richard Kerber -
Lexington Avenue. Dr. and Mrs. Robert T. Soper - Lexington Avenue. Jeff
and Sara Braverman - Lexington Avenue. Nora Lee Balmer- Lexington
Avenue. Anne Nusser Rizzo - Lexington Avenue. Michael Wright - Downtown
Liquor Licenses. Sal and Marcia Leanhart - Denial of Liquor License
Carol AS Thompson - smoking. Audrey Silk - smoking. Dave Pickrell
(Smokers Fighting Discrimination) - smoking (3). Sam Stewart - smoking.
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Karen Kubby - PCRB. Dan Gould - pesticides. Tom Saterfiel - sidewalks.
Todd McCafferty - Carnegie Library. Cecile and Ruedi Kuenzli - Carnegie
Library. Jeremy Faden - Carnegie Library. Martha Gordon - Carnegie Library.
Maggie Rochelle - Carnegie Library. Delbert Disselhorst - Carnegie Library.
Iowa City Youth Summit Planning Team - Thank you. JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner: Installation of a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign
and a NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign at the intersection of Fourth
Avenue and A Street. Installation of two NO PARKING COMMERCIAL
VEHICLE LOADING ZONE signs on the north side of Harrison Street west of
Madison Street. Placement of NO PARKING 8A.M. - 5 P.M. MON - FRI signs
on the north side of Gould Street between Holt Avenue and Beldon Avenue.
Placement of 2 HR LIMIT PARKING 6 A.M. - 5 P.M. MON - FRI signs on the
west side of Beldon Avenue between Oakridge Avenue and Park Road.
Placement of NO PARKING TUESDAY THURSDAY 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. sign on
the west side of Johnson Street between Washington Street and Iowa
Avenue.
The Mayor declared the motion carried as amended.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-135, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
THE IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE PHASE I PROJECT.
Senior Center Commissioner Lori Benz updated Council on activities at the
Center. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Ms. Benz concerning
Tower Place parking. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Bob Burns, architect
and developer, encouraged Council to develop housing enterprise zones. Michael
Newman, 1234 Burns Ave., commended the Police Department. Robynn Shrader,
1104 Weeber Circle, requested Council direct the Parks & Recreation Director to
follow through directions from the Parks & Recreation Commission to seek an asking
price from Southgate Development on the four acres on Harlocke St. for a park.
Brian Davis, 427 S. Johnson, discouraged Council to adopt a resolution requiring all
six Council Member appointees to JCCOG to vote unanimously with the majority vote
of Council.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for June 12 on an ordinance
changing the zoning code by amending the Planned Development Housing Overlay,
OPDH-8, plan for Arbor Hill a an 8.2 acre 17-unit residential development located
north of Washington Street on Arbor Hill Circle. The Mayor declared the motion
carried,
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for June 12 on an ordinance
vacating Hemingway Lane west of Russell Drive. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of
approximately 0.83 acres from public (P) to Central Business (CB-10) located south
of Iowa Avenue between Linn Street and Gilbert Street.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled "Zoning," Article E, entitled "Commercial and Business Zones," to allow
municipally owned, mixed-use parking facilities in the Central Business Support Zone
(CB-5) and the Central Business Zone (CB-10).
Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3967, AMENDING ZONING CODE
ARTICLE (D), DEFINITIONS, AND ARTICLE (L) PROVISIONAL USES, SPECIAL
EXCEPTIONS AND TEMPORARY USES, TO ALLOW ACCESSORY
APARTMENTS IN ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, be passed and adopted.
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Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Sensitive Areas
Overlay Plan for Walnut Ridge Parts 8, 9, and 10, an approximate 35.15-acre
residential subdivision located on Kennedy Parkway, be given first vote. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to June 13, a resolution approving the final plat
of the peninsula neighborhood, a 12.09-acre. 47-1ot subdivision located at the west
end of Foster Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 3 "City Finances,
Taxation, & Fees," Chapter 4 "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and
Penalties" of the City Code, to increase wastewater service charges and fees in Iowa
City, Iowa.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the Iowa City Housing
Authority's updated Annual Plan.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-136, APPROVING THE IOWA CITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY'S UPDATED ANNUAL PLAN. Housing Adm. Grosvenor
present for discussion.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-137, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION
OF A SINGLE-FAMILY LOT LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 6, BLOCK 39, EAST
IOWA CITY, UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES
PROGRAM. Keith Ruff appeared.
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 second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Catherine Solow. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-138, AMENDING THE CURRENT
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2001 (AS AMENDED LAST
ON October 3, 2000).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-139, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRANSIT PARKING LOT
RESURFACE PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-140, APPROVING THE TERMS ON
WHICH THE CITY WILL PURCHASE LOT 49, PARK WEST SUBDIVISION IN
IOWA CITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST DOCUMENTATION OF THE SAME.
A public hearing was held on the conveyance of the property known as
Peninsula Neighborhood, First Addition, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Terry L. Stamper
Holdings, L.L.C. Moved and seconded to continue the public hearing to June 12.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to June 12, a resolution authorizing
conveyance of the property known as Peninsula Neighborhood, First Addition, in
Iowa City, Iowa, to Terry L. Stamper Holdings, L.L.C. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-141, APPROVING CABLEVISION
VII, INC.'S REQUESTED RATE INCREASE AND ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM
PERMITTED RATES FOR BASIC CABLE SERVICE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-142, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY2002 AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-143, APPROVING DISTRIBUTION
OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOODS" (PIN) GRANT FUNDS.
The following people appeared: Margaret Felling, 825 S. 7u' Ave., Neighborhood
Council/Longfellow Neighborhood; Richard Burke, 1173 Court St., Longfellow Schools
Butterfly Garden and Bird Habitat; Jerry Hansen, 1237 Burns Ave., Wetherby Friends
and Neighbors; Jeff Schabilion, 431 Rundell, Longfellow Nature Trail. Cecile Kuenzli,
Longfellow Neighborhood appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-144, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AMENDED CHAPTER 28E
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORALVILLE AND THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY REGARDING RECONSTRUCTION OF FIRST AVENUE FROM THE CLEAR
CREEK BRIDGE TO IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE IOWA INTERSTATE
RAILROAD VIADUCT.
Moved and seconded, to adopt RES. 01-145, ON UNCLASSIFIED SALARY
COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002 FOR THE CITY MANAGER
($129,064.00), CITY ATTORNEY ($52,041.60160%FTE]), AND CITY CLERK
($67, 100.80).
Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared and suggested Iowa City be
renamed "Garden for Eden" and encouraged development of alternative
transportation systems in the city.
Moved and seconded to appoint Rick Spooner, 810 W. Benton #107B, to the
Housing and Community Development Commission for one vacancy for an
unexpired term ending September 1, 2002. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Historic Preservation Commission -
One vacancy to fill a three-year term March 29, 2001 - March 29, 2004 Brown
Street District). Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 20, 2001.
Public Arts Advisory Committee - One vacancy for an Art Professional to serve an
unexpired term ending January 1,2003. Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, June 20, 2001.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Library Board of
Trustees - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms July 1,2001 - July 1,2007.
Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 6. Planning & Zoning
Commission - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending May 1,2002. Deadline for
application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 30.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:15 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/M ' . , '
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 15, 2001
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Nasby, Franklin, Boothroy, Grosvenor, Spitz, Logsden,
Klingaman, O'Malley. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 0%51, Side 2; Tape
0%55, Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed: Community Development Day - June 1, Kathleen
Renquist, Housing and Community Development Chair accepting; Systems Unlimited
Week - June 3-9, William Gormon, Executive Director accepting; Mormon Pioneer
Day - June 9, Ken Richardson, President Mormon Trek Heritage Society of Iowa City
accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or appreved, and/or adopted
as amended and to delete from the Consent Calendar and consider as separate item
3d(1 ) a resolution accepting the work for the Iowa Avenue Streetscape Project,
Phase I:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meetings of April 26,
April 30, May 3, May 8 and regular meeting of May 1, as published subject to
corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Board -
March 28
Recommendation: Forward revised bylaws to Council for approval.
(This should be referred to the Rules Committee for a
recommendation).
Iowa City Board of Adjustment- March 14: Iowa City Board of Adjustment-
April 11. Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission -April 12. Iowa City
Public Art Advisory Committee -April 5. Parks and Recreation Commission -
April 11. Planning and Zoning Commission - April 5
Recommendation: Approve an application from Southgate
Development for an amended Sensitive Areas Overlay plan and a
preliminary plat of Walnut Ridge Parts 9-10, a 13-1ot residential
subdivision located on Kennedy Parkway.
Recommendation: Approve an application submitted by Arlington L.C.
for a preliminary plat of Stone Bridge Estates Part 1, a 5.05 acre, 16-1ot
residential subdivision located north of Court Street and east of
Camden Road.
Planning and Zoning Commission - April 19
Recommendation: Approve a City initiated application to rezone 24
acres from P, Public to OPDH-5, Planned Development Overlay, and
an amended preliminary plat and OPDH plan and a final plat of the
Peninsula Neighborhood, First Addition, a 35.99-acre, 73-1ot
subdivision located at the west end of Foster Road.
Recommendation: Approve a City initiated application to rezone
property located south of Iowa Avenue between Linn and Gilbert
Streets (Tower Place) from P, Public to CB-10, Central Business
District and to amend the Zoning Code to allow public, municipal
parking facilities as permitted use in the CB-10 zone.
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Recommendation: Deny a preliminary plat of Prairie Edge Subdivision,
a 5-lot, 5.66-acre subdivision located on the west side of Prairie du
Chien Road and north of Linder Road.
Police Citizens Review Board -April 10
Recommendation: Re-enactment of the PCRB ordinance.
Police Citizens Review Board Community Forum -April 18.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Class C Beer Permit for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet
Plus #537,923 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Beer Permit for Nordstrom Oil Co.,
dba Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204 N. Dubuque St. Class B Wine Permit for
Nordstrom Oil Co., dba Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204 N. Dubuque St. Class
C Liquor License for Pershell Corporation dba Colonial Lanes, 2253 Highway
218 South. Class C Liquor License for Quzer dba Shakespeare's, 819 First
Ave. Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors, L.C., dba Suburban Amoco,
370 Scott Court.
Resolutions, Bk. 125: RES. 01-127, p. 127, ACCEPTING THE
DEDICATION OF OUTLOTS A AND B TO THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AS
PLATTED IN THE SCOTT SIX INDUSTRIAL PARK, IOWA CITY, IOWA AND
DECLARING IT OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE. RES. 01-128, p. 128,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 951 DOVER STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
01-129, p. 129, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING TWO
MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 801 SECOND AVENUE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-130, p. 130, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE QF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2350
CATSKILL COURT, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-131, p. 131, SUPPORTING
THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND AUTHORING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT
TO FULFILL THE THRESHOLD REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOW INCOME
HOUSING TAX CREDIT APPLICATION (MDI Limited Partnership #65). RES.
01-132, p. 132, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT QF AFFORDABLE
HOUSING IN IOWA CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TQ SIGN A
LETTER OF SUPPORT IN ORDER TO FULFILL THE THRESHOLD
REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT
APPLICATION (Foxboro Ridge Limited Partnership). RES. 01-133, p. 133,
SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT QF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN IOWA
CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT
IN ORDER TQ FULFILL THE THRESHOLD REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOW
INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT APPLICATION (Emerson Point Limited
Partnership). RES. 01-134, p. 134, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for June
12 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY KICKERS
SOCCER PARK PARKING LOT RESURFACING PROJECT, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING
THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
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Correspondence: Jason Schaffer - energy efficiency. Holly Teagle -
Lexington Avenue. James Petran - Lexington Avenue. Richard Kerber-
Lexington Avenue. Dr. and Mrs. Robert T. Soper - Lexington Avenue. Jeff
and Sara Braverman - Lexington Avenue. Nora Lee Balmer - Lexington
Avenue. Anne Nusser Rizzo - Lexington Avenue. Michael Wright - Downtown
Liquor Licenses. Sal and Marcia Leanhart - Denial of Liquor License
Carol AS Thompson - smoking. Audrey Silk - smoking. Dave Pickrell
(Smokers Fighting Discrimination) - smoking (3). Sam Stewart - smoking.
Karen Kubby - PCRB. Dan Gould - pesticides. Tom Saterfiel - sidewalks.
Todd McCafferty - Carnegie Library. Cecile and Ruedi Kuenzli - Carnegie
Library. Jeremy Faden - Carnegie Library. Martha Gordon - Carnegie Library.
Maggie Rochelle - Carnegie Library. Delbert Disselhorst - Carnegie Library.
Iowa City Youth Summit Planning Team - Thank you. JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner: Installation of a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign
and a NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign at the intersection of Fourth
Avenue and A Street. Installation of two NO PARKING COMMERCIAL
VEHICLE LOADING ZONE signs on the north side of Harrison Street west of
Madison Street. Placement of NO PARKING 8A.M. - 5 P.M. MON - FRI signs
on the north side of Gould Street between Holt Avenue and Beldon Avenue.
Placement of 2 HR LIMIT PARKING 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. MON - FRI signs on the
west side of Beldon Avenue between Oakridge Avenue and Park Road.
Placement of NO PARKING TUESDAY THURSDAY 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. sign on
the west side of Johnson Street between Washington Street and Iowa
Avenue.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried as amended.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-135, p. 135,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE PHASE I
PROJECT. Council Member Vanderhoef stated she would be abstaining due to a
conflict of interest. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef abstaining.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Senior Center Commissioner Lori Benz updated Council on activities at the
Center. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence
from Ms. Benz concerning Tower Place parking. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Bob Burns, architect and
developer, encouraged Council to develop housing enterprise zones. Michael
Newman, 1234 Burns Ave., commended the Police Department. Robynn Shrader,
1104 Weeber Circle, requested Council direct the Parks & Recreation Director to
follow through directions from the Parks & Recreation Commission to seek an asking
price from Southgate Development on the four acres on Harlocke St. for a park.
(Council agreed to schedule an executive session on the pending lawsuit with
Southgate and schedule a work session discussion on parkland purchase.) Brian
Davis, 427 S. Johnson, discouraged Council to adopt a resolution requiring all six
Council Member appointees to JCCOG to vote unanimously with the majority vote of
Council. (Council agreed to place the item on the June 12 agenda.)
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
June 12 on an ordinance changing the zoning code by amending the Planned
Development Housing Overlay, OPDH-8, plan for Arbor Hill a an 8.2 acre 17-unit
residential development located north of Washington Street on Arbor Hill Circle. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kanner, to set a public hearing for June
12 on an ordinance vacating Hemingway Lane west of Russell Drive. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of
approximately 0.83 acres from public (P) to Central Business (CB-10) (Tower Place)
located south of Iowa Avenue between Linn Street and Gilbert Street, No one
appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 6,
entitled "Zoning," Article E, entitled "Commercial and Business Zones," to allow
municipally owned, mixed-use parking facilities in the Central Business Support Zone
(CB-5) and the Central Business Zone (CB-10). No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that 0RD. 01-3967, Bk. 44, p.
13, AMENDING ZONING CODE ARTICLE (D), DEFINITIONS, AND ARTICLE (L)
PROVISIONAL USES, SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS AND TEMPORARY USES, TO
ALLOW ACCESSORY APARTMENTS IN ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, 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 the ordinance amending
the Sensitive Areas Oveday Plan for Walnut Ridge Parts 8, 9, and 10, an
approximate 35.15-acre residential subdivision located on Kennedy Parkway, be
given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Pfab, Kanner. Absent:
None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to defer to June 13, a resolution
approving the final plat of the peninsula neighborhood, a 12.09-acre. 47-1ot
subdivision located at the west end of Foster Road. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 3 "City Finances,
Taxation, & Fees," Chapter 4 "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and
Penalties" of the City Code, to increase wastewater service charges and fees in Iowa
City, Iowa. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the Iowa City Housing
Authority's updated Annual Plan. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-136, Bk. 125, p.
136, APPROVING THE 10WA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S UPDATED ANNUAL
PLAN. Housing Adm. Grosvenor present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 01-137, Bk. 125, p.
137, AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY LOT LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS LOT 6, BLOCK 39, EAST 10WA CITY, UNDER THE
AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM. HIS Dir. Boothroy,
Human Rights Coordinator Shank, and Keith Ruff appeared. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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
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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 second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays:
O'Donnell, Kanner, Champion. Absent: None. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept
correspondence from Catherine Solow. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-138, Bk. 125,
p. 138, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2001 (AS AMENDED LAST ON October 3, 2000). 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. 01-139, Bk. 125, p.
139, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
TRANSIT PARKING LOT RESURFACE PROJECT to L.L. Pelling Company, Inc., for
$85,412.00. Transit Mgr. Logsden 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 Wilburn, to adopt RES. 01-140, Bk. 125,
p. 140, APPROVING THE TERMS ON WHICH THE CITY WILL PURCHASE LOT
49, PARK WEST SUBDIVISION IN IOWA CITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST DOCUMENTATION OF THE SAME.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the conveyance of the property known as
Peninsula Neighborhood, First Addition, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Terry L. Stamper
Holdings, L.L.C. No one appeared. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to
continue the public hearing to June 12. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to defer to June 12, a resolution
authorizing conveyance of the property known as Peninsula Neighborhood, First
Addition, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Terry U Stamper Holdings, UL.C. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilbum, to adopt RES. 01-141, Bk. 125,
p. 141, APPROVING CABLEVISION VII, INC.'S REQUESTED RATE INCREASE
AND ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM PERMITTED RATES FOR BASIC CABLE
SERVICE. Asst. City Mgr. Helling 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 Wilbum, to adopt RES. 01-142, Bk. 125,
p. 125, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE FY2002 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY
OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN
THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-143, Bk. 125,
p. 143, APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING
NEIGHBORHOODS" (PI.Nt~ GRANT FUNDS. The following people appeared:
Margaret Felling, 825 S. 7 Ave., Neighborhood Council/Longfellow Neighborhood;
Richard Burke, 1173 Court St., Longfellow Schools Butterfly Garden and Bird Habitat;
Jerry Hansen, 1237 Burns Ave., Wetherby Friends and Neighbors; Jeff Schabilion, 431
Rundell, Longfellow Nature Trail. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kanner, to
remove the spring cleanup from the recommendation. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Cecile Kuenzli, Longfellow Neighborhood appeared. The
Mayor declared the amendment defeated, 3/4, with the following division of show of
hands: Ayes: Kanner, Lehman, Vanderhoef. Nays: Pfab, Wilburn, O'Donnell,
Champion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous on the resolution, 7~0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as presented.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-144, Bk. 125, p.
144, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AMENDED CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CORALVILLE AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY REGARDING RECONSTRUCTION
OF FIRST AVENUE FROM THE CLEAR CREEK BRIDGE TO IMMEDIATELY
SOUTH OF THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD VIADUCT. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution passed, 6/1, with
the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-145, Bk. 125, p.
145, ON UNCLASSIFIED SALARY COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002
FOR THE CITY MANAGER ($129,064.00), CITY ATTORNEY
($52,041.60[60%FTE]), AND CITY CLERK ($67,100.80). Moved by Kanner,
seconded by Pfab, to amend the resolution that all raises for three Council
employees equal the average of city wide employees at $1,996. The Mayor declared
the amendment defeated, 1/6, with the following voice vote: Ayes: Kanner. Nays:
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. The Mayor declared the
original resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Pfab, Kanner. Absent:
None.
Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared and suggested Iowa City be
renamed "Garden for Eden" and encouraged development of alternative
transportation systems in the city.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to appoint Rick Spooner, 810
W. Benton #107B, to the Housing and Community Development Commission for one
vacancy for an unexpired term ending September 1,2002. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Pfab. Absent: None.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Historic Preservation Commission -
One vacancy to fill a three-year term March 29, 2001 - March 29, 2004 Brown
Street District). Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 20, 2001.
Public Arts Advisory Committee - One vacancy for an Art Professional to serve an
unexpired term ending January 1, 2003. Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, June 20, 2001.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Library Board of
* Trustees - Three vacancies to fill six-year terms July 1, 2001 - July 1, 2007.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-143, Bk. 125,
p. 3, APPROVING DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING
, GRANT FUNDS. The following people al:
Marc :Felling, Neighborhood Council/Longfellow hborhood;
Richard rke, 1173 Court St., Longfellow Schools Butterfly GardE Habitat;
Jerry 1237 Burns Ave., Wetherby Friends and Neighbor ~n, 431
Rundell, Nature Trail. Moved by Vanderhoef, secor by Kanner, to
remove the s cleanup from the recommendation. Council Members
expressed their Cecile Kuenzli, Longfellow Neic appeared. The
Mayor declared amendment defeated, 3/4, with the fol division of show of
hands: Ayes: Lehman, Vanderhoef. Nays: Wilburn, O'Donnell,
Champion. call vote unanimous on thresolution, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The declared as presented.
Moved by Wilbur. ;conded Vanderhoef. RES. 01-144, Bk. 125, p.
144, AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AMENDED CHAPTER AGREEMENT TWEEN THE CITY OF
CORALVILLE AND F IOWA CI EGARDING RECONSTRUCTION
OF FIRST AVENUE FROM BRIDGE TO IMMEDIATELY
SOUTH OF THE IOWA Individual Council
Members expressed their views. ~red the resolution passed, 6/1, with
the following division of roll call vote.3: Champion, Lehman, Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner. resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded to adopt RES. 01-145, Bk. 125, p.
145, ON UNCLASSIFIED SATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002
FOR THE CITY MANAGER ($12.~
($52,041.60160%FTE]), AND CE 100.80). Moved by Kanner,
seconded by Pfab, to amend th ~tion that raises for three Council
employees equal the average wide em. ;s at $1,996. The Mayor declared
the amendment defeated, Oilowing vote: Ayes: Kanner. Nays:
Champion, Lehman, O'Donr Pfab, V8 [burn. The Mayor declared the
original resolution adopted with the following divi.. ~n of roll call vote: Ayes:
Champion, Lehman, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Pfab, Kanner. Absent:
None.
Holly Berkowitz, -~ Granada Ct., appeared and ested Iowa City be
renamed "Garden for E encouraged devele alternative
transportation system city.
Moved seconded by Champion, to Rick Spooner, 810
W. Benton #107B the Housing and Community Develo Commission for one
vacancy for an un~~ired term ending September 1, 2002. the
motion carried, ~ with the following division of voice vote:Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Wilburn, Champion. ys: Pfab. None.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Commission -
One vacancy to fill a three-year term March 29, 2001 - March 29, Brown
Street District). Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,20, 2001.
Public Arts Advisory Committee - One vacancy for an Art serve an
unexpired term ending January 1,2003. Deadline for application is 5:00
Wednesday, June 20, 2001.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced vacancies: Library Board of
Trustees - Three vacancies to fill three-year terms July 1,2001 - July 1, 2007.
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Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 6. Planning & Zoning
Commission - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending May 1, 2002. Deadline for
application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 30.
Council Member Wilburn acknowledged that the letter carriers had collected
16 tons of food to feed the hungry last week-end.
Council Member Vanderhoef requested that Council schedule a work session
to discuss PIN grants and neighborhood association update.
Council Member O'Donnell announced that KCJJ radio has raised $11,000
and collected 7,000 pounds of food for the Crisis Center; and acknowledged Mayor
Lehman had spilled several gallons of pancake batter while helping at the Crisis
Center breakfast.
Council Member Wilburn stated his appreciation for all Council Members,
County Supervisors, and State Senators and Representatives that helped at the
Crisis Center breakfast.
Council Member Champion requested that the two items concerning no
parking on Willow Street and Union Rd. approved by Council at their May I meeting
be placed back on the June 12 meeting for further discussion. A majority of Council
agreed. Staff was directed not to install signage until the items can be scheduled.
Council Member Vanderhoef requested that the traffic calming policy be scheduled
for a future work session.
Council Member Pfab read a statement concerning Bob Burns request to
establish housing enterprise zones, and requested Council consideration by June 1.
The Mayor noted staff was preparing information that would not be available until the
second meeting in June. Majority of Council agreed to schedule for a June work
session; requested staff explore re-installing the toddler swings that were taken out
at the Highland/Keokuk Park, staff will follow up; requested staff explore making the
southbound outer lane on Dubuque Street at the corner of Jefferson/Dubuque a turn
or straight lane, staff will follow up; and requested an update of the school crosswalk
at Weber School, the City Mgr. reported City crews would do the work next month
and the School District had agreed to pay half the costs.
Mayor Lehman announced that the Tower Place parking facility was now
open; City employees had participated in a blood drive on May 3 which contributed
53 pints of blood; and thanked the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk for
their efforts and stated Council's appreciation.
City Attorney Dilkes reported that the denial of the liquor license for Et Cetera
had been appealed to the state and the administrative law judge heard the case last
week, and the administrative law judge has issued a proposed decision reversing the
decision of the City Council. A memo will be prepared for Council discussion.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 9:15 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk