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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JULY 10, 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. Staff members present: Atkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, McGafferty. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape
01-70; Both Sides.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the Consent Calendar be
received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended. Council Member Kanner asked
that consideration of the renewal of liquor licenses for Malone's and Vito's be
removed for separate consideration.
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meetings of June 25 and
June 26, published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Human Rights
Commission - May 22. Iowa City Public Library - May 31. Iowa City
Telecommunications Commission - May 30.
Recommendation: Approve the cable television franchise transfer
from AT&T to Mediacorn.
Planning and Zoning Commission - May 17. Planning and Zoning
Commission - June 7. Planning and Zoning Commission - June 21. Police
Citizens Review Board - June 6. Police Citizens Review Board - June 20.
Police Citizens Review Board - June 25
Recommendation: Accept PCRB Report on Complaint #01-01.
Public Art Advisory Committee - June 14
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New. Special Class C Liquor License for Jeffrey L. Currie dba Lou Henri, 630
Iowa Ave. Renewals. Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Drugtown,
310 N. First Ave. Class B Wine Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Drugtown, 310 N.
First Ave. Class C Beer Permit for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Drugtown, 310 N. First
Ave. Class C Liquor License for Green Room, Inc., dba Green Room, 509 S.
Gilbert St. RES. 01-192, Bk. 126, p. 126. TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT for
Green Room, Inc., dba Green Room, 509 S. Gilbert St.; Downtown Iowa City
Entertainment, L.L.C., dba Malone's Irish Pub, 121 Iowa Ave. Class E Liquor
License for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug #5078, 2426
Muscatine Avenue. Class B Wine Permit for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba
Osco Drug #5078, 2426 Muscatine Ave. Class C Beer Permit for American
Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug #5078, 2425 Muscatine Ave. RES. 01-193,
Bk. 126, p. 193 TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT FOR AMERICAN DRUG
STORES, INC., DBA OSCO DRUG #5078, 2426 MUSCATINE AVE.
Setting Public Hearings: motion setting a public hearing for July 31 on
an ordinance amending City Code 1-5-1 and 1-9-3 of the Code of Ordinances
of Iowa City establishing the boundaries and precincts of the city council
districts in Iowa City. RES. 01-194, Bk. 126, p. 194, FIXING TIME, DATE AND
PLACE FOR HEARINGS ON PROPOSED CIVIL PENALTIES OF $300.00
AGAINST COLLEGE STREET NEWS, DEADWOOD TAVERN, GABE'S,
PLAMOR BOWLING INC., AND WAL-MART (STORE NO. 1721 ).
Resolutions, Bk. 126: RES. 01-195, p. 195, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA
STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING, AND
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AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE SAME. RES. 01-196, p. 196, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 421 CRESTVIEW AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 01-197, p. 197, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 431 NORTH
LUCAS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-198, p. 198, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE FOSTER ROAD AND MORMON TREK BOULEVARD
LANDSCAPING PROJECT. RES. 01-199, p. 199, ACCEPTING PAYMENT
OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING from
Hemp Cat, 114 1/2 East College Street, pursuant to Iowa Code Section
453A.22(2) (2001). RES. 01-200, p. 200, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING from
Gasby's, 1310 South Gilbert Street, pursuant to Iowa Code Section
453A.22(2) (2001). RES. 01-201, p. 201, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING from
Suburban Amoco, 370 Scott Court, pursuant to Iowa Code Section
453A.22(2) (2001).
Correspondence: Jim Barrett - sidewalk replacement assistance. Jim
Barrett - Peninsula financing. Sara Putney - smoking. Eileen Fisher -
smoking. Justine Zimmer - Englert Theatre. David Conley - tenant payment
history. Randall Bremner - faith based initiative. Lisa Cochrane - age limit for
bar entry. Kathy Johnson - age limit for bar entry. Loretta Gronewold -
practice. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Addition of 15 MIN LIMIT to
current loading zone signs located on Jefferson Street in front of Seashore
Hall. Change eight parking meters in the 400 Block of College Street from 30
minutes to 2-hour terms. Public Access TV - purchase of building. Terry L.
Stamper - peninsula neighborhood. Irvin Pfab - welfare law heightens need
for child care.
Council Member Kanner noted the setting of hearings related to establishments
selling cigarettes to under age; and a hearing on new voting boundaries and
precincts; and requested a response to Loretta Gronewold concerning her letter of
reserve practice training near the airport. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by
Champion, seconded by Pfab, to approve the Class C Liquor License for Vito's of
Iowa City, Inc., dba Vito's, 116 E. College St. and Class C Liquor License for
Downtown Iowa City Entertainment, L.L.C., dba Malone's Irish Pub, 121 Iowa Ave.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Kanner, seconded by
Pfab, to defer consideration until July 31 to allow for further investigation. The Mayor
declared the motion to defer defeated, 2/5, with the following show of hands: Ayes:
Kanner, Pfab. Nays: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. The
Mayor declared the motion to approve carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
The Mayor noted this was the last meeting for departing Gazette report
Nathan Hill and wished him well as he attends graduate school in Massachusetts.
Becky Soglin, Sheridan Avenue, representing Environmental Advocates and
Iowa Wetlands In Need (IWIN), read a statement requesting a change in the
Sensitive Areas Ordinance to protect isolated wetlands. Moved by Wilburn,
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seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. PCD Director Franklin
present for discussion. Staff was directed to prepared an update on the matter for
the next agenda. John Fitzpatrick, 721 N. Linn Street, appeared regarding the traffic
calming request from the Northside Neighborhood Association for the alley in Block
73. Dawn Mueller, PO Box 1654, asked the Council to consider the number of
children in the area surrounding Block 73; and raised concerns regarding humps or
bumps being installed in the alley with bicyclists. Caroline Dieterie, 727 Walnut
Street, appeared regarding bonds for ACT; Peninsula Development; and PATV
request for $125,000.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for July
31 on a resolution approving the annexation of approximately 26.88 acres of property
located south and east of Scott Boulevard and Rochester Avenue, and 6.25 acres of
property located east of Scott Boulevard and south of Lower West Branch Road
(Plum Grove Acres). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for July
31 on an ordinance to rezone approximately 38.24 acres from Low Density Single
Family, RS-5, County Highway Commercial, CH, County Local Commercial, C1 and
County Multi-Family, R3A to Community Commercial, CC-2 (10.99 acres), Medium
Density Single Family, RS-8 (21 acres), and Low Density Single Family, RS-5 (6.25
acres) for property located east of Scott Boulevard and south of Rochester Avenue
and Lower West Branch Road (Plum Grove Acres). The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for July 31 on
a resolution approving the annexation of approximately 95.2 acres of property
located north of Court Street, south of Lower West Branch Road, and east of
Hummingbird Lane / Scott Park Drive, and approximately 10 acres of property
located south of Lower West Branch Road and east of Hummingbird Lane
(Southgate Development). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for July
31 on an ordinance to rezone approximately 105.2 acres of property from, Suburban
Residential, County RS, to Low Density Single Family, RS-5 (45.08 acres) and
Medium Density Single Family, RS-8 (60.13 acres), for property located north of
Court Street, south of Lower West Branch Road, and east of Hummingbird Lane
(Southgate Development). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Code,
Section 14-6E-8 Central Business Zone, to allow dwellings on or below the ground
floor of Historic Landmark Buildings by special exception. Moved by Vanderhoef,
seconded by O'Donnell to continue public hearing to July 31. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to July 31, an ordinance
amending the Zoning Code, Section 14-6E-8 Central Business Zone, to allow
dwellings on or below the ground floor of Historic Landmark Buildings by special
exception. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance changing the
zoning code by amending the Planned Development Housing Overlay, QPDH-8, plan
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for Arbor Hill, an 8.2 acre 17-unit residential development, located north of
Washington Street on Arbor Hill Circle, be given second vote. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to defer to July 31, an ordinance
changing the zoning designation from General Industrial (I-1) to Intensive
Commercial (C1-1) for approximately 12.09 acres (Ruppert) located on the south side
of Highway 1. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 01-3973, Bk. 44, p.
19, 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 (CBo5) AND THE CENTRAL BUSINESS ZONE (CB-10) (Tower
Place), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ORD. 01-3974, Bk.
44, p. 20, 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 (Tower
Place), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, that the ORD. 01-3975, Bk. 44, p.
21, VACATING AN UNDEVELOPED PORTION OF WOOLF AVENUE FROM
MCLEAN STREET SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 240 FEET, be passed and
adopted. Individual Council Members expressed their views. PCD Director Franklin
present for discussion. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the
following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman,
O'Donnell. Nays: Pfab, Kanner. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on conveyance of auditor's parcel no. 2000121 to
ACT, Inc. in exchange for the conveyance of auditor's parcel no. 2000122 to City by
ACT, Inc. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 01-202, Bk. 126,
p. 202, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL NO. 2000121 TO
ACT INC. IN EXCHANGE FOR THE CONVEYANCE QF AUDITOR'S PARCEL NO.
2000122 TO CITY BY ACT, INC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimate of cost for the reconstruction of the City Park trails, 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 Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 01-203, Bk. 126, p.
203, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY PARK TRAILS
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH
BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND
FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimate of cost for the construction of Hunters Run Park, establishing amount of bid
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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 O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-204, Bk. 126, p.
204, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HUNTER'S RUN PARK
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH
BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND
FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the 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 and fees in Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, that ORD. 01-3976, Bk. 44, p. 22,
AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 8 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED "POLICE
CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD" TO DISTINGUISH, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACTUAL
PRACTICE, BETWEEN COMPLAINTS MADE TO THE BOARD AND COMPLAINTS
MADE TO THE IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO ALLOW THE BOARD TO
COMMENT ON OFFICER ACTION AND POLICE PRACTICES, PROCEDURES
AND WRITTEN POLICIES REGARDING AN INCIDENT NOTWITHSTANDING ITS
AFFIRMANCE OF THE POLICE CHIEF OR CITY MANAGER'S REPORT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE REASONABLE BASIS STANDARD OF REVIEW, AND
ALLOWING THE BOARD TO REQUEST THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HOLD
GENERAL INFORMATIONAL HEARINGS REGARDING PC)LICE ACTIVITIES, be
passed and adopted. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent:
None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 01-3977, Bk. 44, p.
23, 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 passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-205, Bk. 126, p.
126, APPROVING AN INVITATION TO SELECTED ARTISTS FOR THE IOWA
SCULPTOR'S SHOWCASE. 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. 01-206, Bk. 126, p.
206, AUTHC)RIZING THE MAYOR TC) SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE C)F PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND KLDP INC. D/B/A ONE TWENTY SIX,
FOR A SIDEWALK CAF~. Dawn Mueller, PO Box 1654, raised concerned regarding
the 8 foot minimum walkway requirement. 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. 01-207, Bk. 126, p.
126, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY
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CLERK TO ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY
KICKERS SOCCER PARK PARKING LOT RESURFACING PROJECT to L.L.
Pelling Co., Iowa City for $227,316.50. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of
roll call vote. Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, Q'Donnell, Pfab.
Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell to adopt RES. 01-208, Bk. 126,
p. 208, INTENT TO CONVEY AN UNDEVELOPED P(:)RTION OF WOOLF AVENUE
FROM MCLEAN STREET SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 240 FEET TO CRAIG
SYROP, ANNE SADLER, M. ALICE SAHS, AND MARITA MCGURK EICHER, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR JULY 31,2001.
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. 01-209, Bk. 126, p.
126, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 1605
DICKENSON LANE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 31,2001.
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. 01-210, Bk.
126, p. 210, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE AND THE CONFIDENTIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLAN BY DELETING
THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT TO THE POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
(PCRB). Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Kanner,
seconded by Champion, to defer consideration until July 31. The Mayor declared the
motion to defer defeated, 1/6, with the following show of hands: Ayes: Kanner.
Nays: Champion, Lehman, O'Donneli, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent:
None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 01-211, Bk.
126, p. 211, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $40,000,000 IN
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT QF REVENUE BONDS (ACT, INC. PROJECT)
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO ISSUE, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
AND DECLARING AN OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE. Caroline Dieterie, 727
Walnut Street, appeared. 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 adopt RES. 01-212, Bk. 126, p.
126, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
GUARANTY AND SHORT-TERM FINANCING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, TERRY L. STAMPER HOLDINGS, L.L.C., AND THE UNIVERSITY
OF IOWA COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Dawn Mueller, PO Box 1654, appeared. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman. Nays: O'Donnell, Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to appoint Council Member Mike
O'Donnell, to the S.E.A.T.S. Para-Transit Advisory Committee (for a term star~ing
July 1,2001 and ending June 30, 2003). The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
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The Mayor noted the previously-announced 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 .; 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 .;Police Citizens Review Board - Two vacancies to fill a four-year term
September 1,2001 - September 1, 2005 Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, July 25, 2001 .; Parks and Recreation Commission - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002 in addition to a four-year term January 1,
2002 - January 1,2006. Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August
15, 2001.
Council Member O'Donnell acknowledged the great 4th Of JUly celebrations
that occurred in Coralville and Iowa City.
Council Member Wilbum reminded citizens of the Movies in the Park
sponsored by the Weatherby Neighborhood Association on July 21 and August 11.
Council Member Kanner noted his appreciation of all the trees in the
community and acknowledged City efforts to maintain them; requested staff prepare
a resolution formalizing Council policy to allow anyone to come and speak on any
issue on the agenda, majority of Council directed staff to prepare a resolution; noted
the notice from the League that they were using monies left over from Coralville
litigation to draft right of way ordinance and questioned City participation, staff will
follow up; and questioned the June 25 work session minutes which regarding
Dubuque Street parking meter enforcement, majority of Council agreed to the
statement contained in the minutes.
Dawn Mueller, PO Box 1654, requested an update on the Latino American
Cultural Center and the gentleman who appeared regarding its closure at the last
formal meeting. City Mgr. Arkins stated a packet of information had been prepared
and that Vice President Jones had confirmed the Center would not be closed.
Mayor Lehman reported on a meeting he attended with various County
representatives on the jail, and would keep Council informed.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 9:20 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/ Coun~.~eT~
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/25/01
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded that 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, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting at 6:35 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Submitted for publication - 7/3/01.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 6/26/01
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor read a proclamation renaming the Council Chambers "Emma J.
Harvat Hall", Karen Kubby representing the Project Committee, accepted and
introduced local artist Kathleen Rush to unveil the Harvat painting that will hang in
the Hall.
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 special meetings of June 11
and June 12, published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Commission -
May 22. Iowa City Airport Commission - May 10. Planning and Zoning
Commission - June 7. Public Art Advisory Committee - May 3.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class B Beer Permit for The Old Market Place, 1963 Broadway St.
Renewals: Class C Beer Permit for Gasby's East, 2303 Muscatine Ave. Class
B Beer Permit for Pizza Hut ~4358, 1921 Keokuk St. Class C Beer Permit for
John's Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market St. Class B Wine Permit for John's
Grocery, Inc., 401 E. Market St. Class B Liquor License for Sheraton Iowa
City, 210 S. Dubuque St. Outdoor Service Area for Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S.
Dubuque St. Class C Beer Permit for Hartig Drug Store #10,701 Mormon
Trek Blvd. Class B Wine Permit for Hartig Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek
BIvd. Class E Liquor License Hartig Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd.
Class C Liquor License for Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City Aerie #695,
225 Hwy. 1 West. Class C Liquor License for American Legion Roy L. Chopek
Post #17,3016 Muscatine Ave. Class C Liquor License for Weeks-Van Eck
Post #3949 Veterans of Foreign Wars, 609 Hwy. 6 East. RES. 01-171, TO
ISSUE DANCING PERMIT for Etc., 118 S. Dubuque St.(New); Sheraton Iowa
City, 210 S. Dubuque St.(Renewal); Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City Aerie
#695, 225 Hwy. 1 West (Renewal). RES. 01-172, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE
PERMITS.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $17,935,061.20 for
the period of May 1 through May 31,2001, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 01-173, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY PARK TRAILS,
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. RES. 01-174, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HUNTERS RUN
PARK, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING,
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AND DIRECTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE
SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 01-175, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND AMERICAN RESIDENTIAL
FUNDING, MT. VERNON, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 424
NORTH VAN BUREN STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-176,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION
AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE, AND A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1726 DOVER STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES.
01-177, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER
OF RIGHT TO HEARING from A & J Mini Mart.
Correspondence. Rod Sullivan (The Arc of JC) - Longfellow pedestrian
tunnel Michael Lehman (JC Board of Supervisors) - annexation. Jeffrey
Portman (Agudas Achim Congregation) - Saturday parking. SL Westcott -
smoking. Judy Young - smoking. John Hayek - Kimball Road. Lynn Whisler -
Mercy Hospital private parking in right-of-way. Andrea Keech's SE Junior High
Class (22 letters available for review in the City Clerk's Office) - visit to PATV.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Charity Rowley, Senior Center Commissioner, updated Council on activities at
the Center. Dan Ramsey, CAFI~, thanked the City and County for their support in
issuing fines to retailers for selling cigarettes to minors. Eric Baca appeared with
concerns regarding the University decision to tear down the Latin Native American
Cultural Center located at 308 Melrose Avenue.
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 Circle. The following individuals appeared: Jim McCarrigher, 103 Bowling
Green Place and Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants.
Moved and seconded that the 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 Circle, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is
to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 01-3969, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY DESIGNATING
307 EAST COLLEGE STREET (OLD CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY) AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF COLLEGE AND LINN STREETS AS AN IOWA CITY
HISTORIC LANDMARK, 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.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is
to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 01-3970, VACATING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE PORTION OF
HEMINGWAY LANE LOCATED WEST OF RUSSELL DRIVE, 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.
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Moved and seconded that the 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, be given second vote. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the 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, be given second vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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 Central Business Support Zone
(CB-5) and the Central Business Zone (CB-10), be given second vote. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3971, AMENDING THE ZONING
CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR APPROXIMATELY
35.15 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTH TERMINUS OF KENNEDY PARKWAY
BY APPROVING AN AMENDED SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY DEVELOPMENT
(OSA-1) PLAN FOR PARTS 8, 9, AND 10 OF WALNUT RIDGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA
be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-178, APPROVING THE AMENDED
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WALNUT RIDGE PARTS 9 AND 10, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-179, APPROVING THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF WHITE BARN
ESTATES, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for July 10 on an ordinance
amending the zoning code, Section 14-6E-8 Central Business Zone, to allow
dwellings on or below the ground floor of Historic Landmark Buildings by special
exception. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held 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 and fees in
Iowa City, Iowa.
A public hearing was held on resolution approving plans, specifications, form
of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Skate Park,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to
publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-180, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY SKATE PARK PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND
PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of the
portion of Hemingway Lane located west of Russell Drive to Steve Kohli
Construction, L.C.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-181, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE
OF THE PORTION OF HEMINGWAY LANE LOCATED WEST OF RUSSELL
DRIVE TO STEVE KOHLI CONSTRUCTION, L.C.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 8, Chapter 8 of the
City Code entitled "Police Citizens Review Board" to distinguish, in accordance with
actual practice, between complaints made to the board and complaints made to the
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Iowa City Police Department, to allow the board to comment on officer action and
police practices, procedures, and written policies regarding an incident
notwithstanding its affirmance of the Police Chief or City Manager's report in
accordance with the reasonable basis standard of review, and allowing the Board to
request that the City Council hold, general informational hearings regarding police
activities, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence by John Watson. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is
to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 01-3972, 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 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.
Moved and seconded 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 second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-182, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT WITH MIDAMERICAN
SERVICES FOR THE FINANCING OF GREEN LED TRAFFIC SIGNAL
EQUIPMENT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-183, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD
FIRST ADDITION SHORT-TERM FINANCING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND TERRY L. STAMPER HOLDINGS, L.L.C. The following
individuals appeared: George E. Thompson III, 243 Hutchinson; Terry Stareper,
1217 Lewis Place; Kevin Hochstedler, Vice President Home Builders Association;
Rob Phipps, Legislative Committee Chair, Home Builders Association; Boy Crosby,
second Vice President, Home Builders Association; Gary Werle, President, Home
Builders Association; Atty. Tom Gelman, representing Charles Sodergren; and Dawn
Mueller. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Gary Werle and Jim
Barrett. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-184, APPROVING THE EXTERIOR
SIGNAGE AND FACADE TO DIAMOND DAVE'S IN THE OLD CAPITOL TOWN
CENTER ON CLINTON STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-185, APPROVING EXTERIOR
SIGNAGE AND FA(pADE TO F.I.T ZONE IN THE OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER
ON CLINTON STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-186, APPROVING EXTERIOR
DESIGN AND AWNING TO THE ICE CREAM SHOP IN THE OLD CAPITOL TOWN
CENTER ON CLINTON STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-187, APPROVING EXTERIOR
SIGNAGE TO PLANET X IN THE OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER ON 201 S.
CLINTON STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-188, APPROVING THE EXTERIOR
SIGNAGE AND AWNING FOR COUNCIL TRAVEL ON 116 S. LINN STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-189, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF
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TRUSTEES AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL #183, AFL-CIO, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1,
2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-190, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO
THE AGREEMENT BETVVEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ACT INC.,
(FORMERLY THE AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING PROGRAM, INC.)
CONCERNING ACT INC.'S MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND STREET
IMPROVEMENTS BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-191, OF INTENT TO CONVEY
AUDITOR'S PARCEL NO. 2000121 TO ACT, INC. IN EXCHANGE FOR THE
CONVEYANCE OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL NO. 2000122 TO CITY BY ACT, INC.,
AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 10, 2001.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Parks and Recreation Commission -
One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1,2002 in addition to a four-
year term January 1,2002 - January 1,2006. Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, August 15, 2001.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced 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 .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
Police Citizens Review Board - Two vacancies to fill a four-year term September 1,
2001 - September 1, 2005. Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July
25, 2001.
Moved and seconded to appoint James Ponto, 618 Brown Street to the
Historic Preservation Commission to fill a three-year term March 29, 2001 - March
tH
29, 2004; and appoint Charles Felling, 825 S 7 Avenue to the Public Arts Advisory
Committee to serve an unexpired term ending January 1,2003. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file
in the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Submi~eT)~for publication - 7/ 1.
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
JUNE 25, 2001
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Council minutes tape recorded
on Tape 01-62, Side 1.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that 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, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Kanner, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn the special meeting at
6:35 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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
JUNE 26, 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, Holecek, Karr, Franklin, McCafferty, Moreno, Schmadeke, Fowler, Amin.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 01-65, Both Sides; Tape 01-66, Both Sides.
The Mayor read a proclamation renaming the Council Chambers "Emma J.
Harvat Hall", Karen Kubby representing the Project Committee, accepted and
introduced local artist Kathleen Rush to unveil the Harvat painting that will hang in
the Hall.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the special meetings of June 11
and June 12, published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Commission -
May 22. Iowa City Airport Commission - May 10. Planning and Zoning
Commission - June 7. Public Art Advisory Committee - May 3.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class B Beer Permit for The Old Market Place, Inc., dba The Old Market
Place, 1963 Broadway St. Renewals: Class C Beer Permit for FAP
Enterprises, Inc., dba Gasby's East, 2303 Muscatine Ave. Class B Beer
Permit for NPC International, Inc., dba Pizza Hut #4358, 1921 Keokuk St.
Class C Beer Permit for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery, Inc., 401 E.
Market St. Class B Wine Permit for John's Grocery, Inc., dba John's Grocery,
Inc., 401 E. Market St. Class B Liquor License for MIP Lessee, L. P., dba
Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. Outdoor Service Area for MIP
Lessee, L.P., dba Sheraton Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St. Class C Beer
Permit for Hartig Drug Company, Inc., dba Hartig Drug Store #10,701
Mormon Trek Blvd. Class B Wine Permit for Hartig Drug Company, Inc., dba
Hartig Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class E Liquor License for
Hartig Drug Company, Inc., dba Hartig Drug Store #10, 701 Mormon Trek
Blvd. Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Aerie #695 Fraternal Order of
Eagles, Inc., dba Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy. 1
West. Class C Liquor License for Roy L. Chopek/VValter L. "Bud" Ott, Post
#17 Department of Iowa dba American Legion Roy L. Chopek Post #17,3016
Muscatine Ave. Class C Liquor License for Weeks-Van Eck Post #3949
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States dba Weeks-Van Eck Post
#3949 Veterans of Foreign Wars, 609 Hwy. 6 East. RES. 01-171, Bk. 125, p.
171, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT for Downtown Iowa City Et Cetera, LLC,
dba Etc., 118 S. Dubuque St.(New); MIP Lessee, L.P., dba Sheraton Iowa
City, 210 S. Dubuque St.(Renewal); Iowa City Aerie #695 Fraternal Order of
Eagles, Inc., dba Fraternal Order of Eagles Iowa City Aerie #695, 225 Hwy. 1
West (Renewal). RES. 01-172, Bk. 125, p. 172, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE
PERMITS.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $17,935,061.20 for
the period of May 1 through May 31,2001, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
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Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 125: RES. 01-173, p, 173, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for July 10 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF
THE CITY PARK TRAILS, 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.
RES. 01-174, p. 174, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for July 10 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF HUNTERS RUN PARK, 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. 01-175, p.175, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
AMERICAN RESIDENTIAL FUNDING, MT. VERNON, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 424 NORTH VAN BUREN STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 01-176, p. 176, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE QF LIEN REGARDING A
REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A PROMISSORY NOTE, AND A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1726 DOVER STREET,
10WA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-177, p. 177, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF
$300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING from A & J
Mini Mart, 2153 ACT Circle, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2)
(2001).
Correspondence. Rod Sullivan (The Arc of JC) - Longfellow pedestrian
tunnel [City Manager response included in Council packet]. Michael Lehman
(JC Board of Supervisors) - annexation. Jeffrey Podman (Agudas Achim
Congregation) - Saturday parking. SL Westcott - smoking. Judy Young -
smoking. John Hayek - Kimball Road. Lynn Whisler - Mercy Hospital private
parking in right-of-way. Andrea Keech's SE Junior High Class (22 letters
available for review in the City Clerk's Office) - visit to PATV.
Council Member Kanner noted the number of police visits and charges filed for
possession under legal age for the establishments requesting liquor license approval;
encouraged more attention to renewals of cigarette permits; and noted the first $300
fine being accepted for selling cigarettes to underage persons as part of the
enforcement methods. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Charity Rowley, Senior Center Commissioner, updated Council on activities at
the Center. Dan Ramsey, CAF~, thanked the City and County for their support in
issuing fines to retailers for selling cigarettes to minors. Eric Baca appeared with
concerns regarding the University decision to tear down the Latin Native American
Cultural Center located at 308 Melrose Avenue. Staff will provide information on the
Center.
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 Circle. The following individuals appeared: Jim McCarrigher, 103 Bowling
Green Place and Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants. PCD Director Franklin present
for discussion.
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Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the 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 Circle, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Kanner,
Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Pfab.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, 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. 01-3969, Bk. 44, p. 15, AMENDING THE
ZONING CHAPTER BY DESIGNATING 307 EAST COLLEGE STREET (OLD
CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY) AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF COLLEGE
AND LINN STREETS AS AN IOWA CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK, be voted on for
final passage at this time. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote.
Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner.
Absent: None. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance be
adopted at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion,
Lehman. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, 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. 01-3970, Bk. 44, p. 16, VACATING
THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE PORTION OF HEMINGWAY LANE LOCATED
WEST OF RUSSELL DRIVE, be voted on for final passage at this time. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion,
Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Vandehoef,
seconded by O'Donnell, 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, 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 second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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 second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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
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, that ORD. 01-3971, Bk. 44, p.
17, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 35.15 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTH
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TERMINUS OF KENNEDY PARKWAY BY APPROVING AN AMENDED SENSITIVE
AREAS OVERLAY DEVELOPMENT (OSA-1) PLAN FOR PARTS 8, 9, AND 10 OF
WALNUT RIDGE, IOWA CITY, IOWA, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent:
None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-178, Bk.
125, p. 178, APPROVING THE AMENDED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WALNUT
RIDGE PARTS 9 AND 10, IOWA CITY, IOWA. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Pfab, Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 01-179, Bk. 125, p.
179, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF
WHITE BARN ESTATES, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell to set a public hearing for July
10 on an ordinance amending the zoning code, Section 14-6E-8 Central Business
Zone, to allow dwellings on or below the ground floor of Historic Landmark Buildings
by special exception. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
A public hearing was held 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 and fees in
Iowa City, Iowa. Water Supt. Moreno present for discussion.
A public hearing was held on resolution approving plans, specifications, form
of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of the Iowa City Skate Park,
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 O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-180, Bk. 125, p.
180, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY SKATE
PARK PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY
EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS,
AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of the
portion of Hemingway Lane located west of Russell Drive to Steve Kohli
Construction, L.C. No one appeared.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-181, Bk. 125, p.
181, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF THE PORTION OF HEMINGWAY LANE
LOCATED WEST OF RUSSELL DRIVE TO STEVE KOHLI CONSTRUCTION, L.C.
Asst. City Atty. Holecek present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilbum, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title
8, Chapter 8 of the City Code entitled "Police Citizens Review Board" to distinguish,
in accordance with actual practice, between complaints made to the board and
complaints made to the Iowa City Police Department, to allow the board to comment
on officer action and police practices, procedures, and written policies regarding an
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incident notwithstanding its affirmance of the Police Chief or City Manager's report in
accordance with the reasonable basis standard of review, and allowing the Board to
request that the City Council hold, general informational hearings regarding police
activities, be given first vote. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to
amend the ordinance by removing the review of police policies, practices, and
procedures from the purview of the Board and that they remain at the direction only
of the City Council, City Manager or Police Chief. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the amendment defeated, 3/4, with the
following division of voice vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, O'Donnell, Lehman. Nays:
Kanner, Wilburn, Champion, Pfab. Carol de Prosse appeared. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Kanner,
Lehman, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Pfab, Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence by John
Watson. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
members present.
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. 01-3972, Bk. 44 p. 18, 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 voted on for final
passage at this time. Parking and Transit Director Fowler present for discussion.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 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, that the ordinance be adopted at this time. The
Mayor declared the ordinance 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 Champion, 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 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. 01-182, Bk.
125, p. 182, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AGREEMENT WITH MIDAMERICAN SERVICES FOR THE FINANCING OF
GREEN LED TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-183, Bk. 125, p.
183, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD FIRST ADDITION SHORT-TERM FINANCING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND TERRY L. STAMPER
HOLDINGS, L.L.C. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to amend page
one, B. Line if Credit, Eligible Expenses, and Method of Access/Payment, first
paragraph, to insert "only the expenses incurred after the execution of this contract".
The following individuals appeared: George E. Thompson III, 243 Hutchinson; Terry
Stamper, 1217 Lewis Place; Kevin Hochstedler, Vice President Home Builders
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Association; Rob Phipps, Legislative Committee Chair, Home Builders Association;
Boy Crosby, second Vice President, Home Builders Association; Gary Wede,
President, Home Builders Association; Atty. Tom Gelman, representing Charles
Sodergren; and Dawn Mueller. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Motion to amend withdrawn by mover and seconder. Moved by Kanner to defer
consideration of the resolution until July 10. Motion died for lack of a second. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner,
O'Donnell. Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from Gary Werle and Jim Barrett. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-184, Bk. 125, p.
184, APPROVING THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE AND FA(;ADE TO DIAMOND
DAVE'S IN THE OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER ON CLINTON STREET.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 01-185, Bk.
125, p. 185, APPROVING EXTERIOR SIGNAGE AND FA(;ADE TO F.I.T ZONE IN
THE OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER ON CLINTON STREET. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 01-186, Bk. 125,
p. 186, APPROVING EXTERIOR DESIGN AND AWNING TO THE ICE CREAM
SHOP IN THE OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER ON CLINTON STREET. 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. 01-187, Bk.
125, p.187, APPROVING EXTERIOR SIGNAGE TO PLANET X IN THE OLD
CAPITOL TOWN CENTER ON 201 S. CLINTON STREET. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-188, Bk.
125, p. 188, APPROVING THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE AND AWNING FOR
COUNCIL TRAVEL ON 116 S. LINN STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-189, Bk. 125,
p. 189, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE AMERICAN
FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL
#183, AFL-CIO, 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.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-190, Bk.
125, p. 190, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ACT INC., (FORMERLY THE AMERICAN COLLEGE
TESTING PROGRAM, INC.) CONCERNING ACT INC.'S MASTER DEVELOPMENT
PLAN AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS BY THE CITY OF IOWA CITY. Asst. City
Atty. Holecek stated the ending date for the exchange would be August 1,2001.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-191, Bk. 125, p.
191, OF INTENT TO CONVEY AUDITOR'S PARCEL NO. 2000121 TO ACT, INC. IN
EXCHANGE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL NO. 2000122 TO
CITY BY ACT., INC., AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 10, 2001.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Parks and Recreation Commission -
One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 2002 in addition to a four-
year term January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006. Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, August 15, 2001.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced 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 .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
Police Citizens Review Board - Two vacancies to fill a four-year term September 1,
2001 - September 1, 2005. Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July
25, 2001.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to appoint James Ponto, 618
Brown Street to the Historic Preservation Commission to fill a three-year term March
29, 2001 - March 29, 2004; and appoint Charles Felling, 825 S 7th Avenue to the
Public Arts Advisory Committee to serve an unexpired term ending January 1,2003.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Council Member Kanner noted the 1000 Friends of Iowa group working on
issues concerned with land use and development, and smart growth and encouraged
looking into one of their projects called "community license kitchen"; invited the
public to attend an Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled June 28;
and stated he was upset at the way Council reacted to an individual who appeared
during the third reading of an ordinance, and apologized as a Council Member.
Mayor Lehman clarified that the individual had appeared at previous readings on the
ordinance and had made the same presentation.
Council Member Wilburn announced the Saturday Night Drive In at
Weatherby Park sponsored by Weatherby Friends and Neighbors; the Aerehawks
Flight Show planned for July 8; and noted he had been asked by Lensing Funeral
Home to invite folks to a "Celebrate Life Benefit" on behalf of DVIP and Crisis Center
scheduled for July 14.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted the PCRB minutes where there was
discussion of the insertion of the word "alleged" in front of "police misconduct" on
brochures being distributed within the community, and reminded Council of the
discussion that occurred on the subject at a joint meeting with PCRB held earlier in
the year. A majority of Council agreed that the Mayor send a letter directing the
change.
Council Member Vanderhoef reported on a meeting with representatives of
the Iowa Workfome Board and as a result of lobby efforts the Iowa City Workfome
Development office will remain open; and continued discussions on making plans for
accountability for all 56 offices.
Council Member Champion requested information on completion of the Iowa
Avenue project. Staff will report back.
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Dawn Mueller noted her appreciation for all the hours spent by Council
Members; registered concern for comments made regarding the Cultural Center for
minorities at the University being torn down; noted that the "this side up" sign
screwed to the pavement during the Iowa Avenue construction project were starting
to loosen and pop up and raised concerns for persons with motor disabilities and
senior citizens, staff will follow up; urged Council to not act too quickly regarding
PCRB issues, stressing the opportunity of citizens to discuss issues; and asked that
the Mayor read the agenda items slower for cable viewers at home not familiar with
the items.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 10:50 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk