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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 11, 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. Staff members present: Atkins,
Helling, Matthews, Karr, Franklin, Nasby, Kopping, Morris, Scott. Council minutes
tape recorded on Tape 01-83, Side 2.
The Mayor noted the national tragedy experienced that day, and suggested
out of respect Council conduct business and leave. Moved by Champion, seconded
by O'Donnell, to amend the agenda by deleting Public Discussion and Council Time.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
The Mayor proclaimed: Sexual Assault Awareness Day - September 21,
Alison Oliver-Correll, accepting. Constitution Week - September 17 - 23, Verna
Johnson, accepting. National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month - September.
The Mayor noted polls would be open until 8:00 p.m. for the School Board
election.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendation in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended as follows; and Council Member Kanner requested separate
consideration of a resolution authorizing the submission of an application for
Brownfield Redevelopment Program Funds to the Iowa Department of Economic
Development:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of August 20,
regular meeting of August 21, and special meeting of August 23, published
subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing and Community
Development Commission - May 17. Iowa City Human Rights Commission -
July 24. Parks and Recreation Commission - August 8. Planning and
Community Development Commission -August 2. Planning and Community
Development Commission - August 16.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class B Wine Permit for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet Plus #537,
923 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Liquor License for Devotay, Inc., dba Adagio,
325 E. Washington St. Outdoor Service Area for Devotay, Inc., dba Adagio,
325 E. Washington St. Renewals: Class C Liquor License for Ramor Bowling,
Inc., dba Plamor Bowling, Inc., 1555 S. First Ave. Transfer of Class C Liquor
License for Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurant, Inc., dba Diamond Dave's,
201 S. Clinton St. Suite 112. Class B Liquor License for Highlander, Inc., dba
Radisson Hotel-Iowa City, 2525 N. Dodge St. Class C Beer Permit for Kmart
Corporation dba Big Kinart #4315, 901 Hollywood Blvd. Class B Wine Permit
for Kmart Corporation dba Big Kinart #4315, 901 Hollywood Blvd. Class C
Beer Permit for FAP Enterprises, Inc. dba Gasby's, 1310 S. Gilbert St. Class
C Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop Corp. dba Dan's Short Stop Corp., 2221
Rochester Ave. Special Class C Liquor License for Thomas Lally dba Motley
Cow Caf~, 327 E. Market St. RES. 01-275, Bk. 126, p. 275, TO ISSUE
DANCE PERMIT for Highlander, Inc., dba Radisson Hotel-Iowa City, 2525 N.
Dodge St.
Setting Public Hearings. Motions: Set a public hearing for September
25 on a resolution approving and authorizing execution of an agreement for
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private redevelopmerit by and between the City of Iowa City and Owens-
Brockway Plastic Products, Inc., and McMahon Iowa City, LP and directing
city staff to publish proper notice. Set a public hearing, for September 25 on a
resolution approving and authorizing execution of an agreement for private
redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and Seabury & Smith,
Inc. and Southgate Development Company, Inc. and directing city staff to
publish proper notice. RES. 01-276, Bk. 126, p. 276, SETTING PUBLIC
HEARING for October 8 ON AMENDING THE FY2002 OPERATING
BUDGET. RES. 01-277, p. 277, FIXING TIME, DATE (September 25) AND
PLACE FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED CIVIL PENALTY OF $300.00
AGAINST OUTER LIMITS OF IOWA CITY. Motion: Set a public discussion for
September 25 on a resolution approving the Winter 2001-2002 Deer
Management Plan.
Resolutions, Bk. 126: RES. 01-278, p. 278, APPROVING THE
OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2001. RES. 01-279, p. 279,
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR STATE TRANSPORTATION
ENHANCEMENT FUNDS. RES. 01-280, p. 280, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS - ABBEY LANE
TO HIGHWAY I PROJECT. RES. 01-281, p. 281, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE IOWA CITY STREET AND WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT - DIVISION 1: FOSTER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND DIVISION
2: WATER FACILITY SITE DEVELOPMENT PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT. RES. 01-282, p. 282, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WEST
SIDE TRUNK SANITARY SEWER PROJECT. RES. 01-283, p. 283,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL PAVING
PROJECT. RES. 01-284, p. 284, APPROVING THE PUBLIC HOUSING
ASSESSMENT SYSTEM MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS CERTIFICATION
OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FY01. RES. 01-285, p.
285, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2011 UNION ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 01-286, p. 286, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 602 CLARK STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-287, p. 287, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TQ
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, TWO PROMISSORY
NOTES AND TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 602
CLARK STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-288, p. 288, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TQ ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE QF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1735 F STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-289, p. 289,
ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF
RIGHT TO HEARING FROM THE AIRLINER, 22 South Dubuque Street,
pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) (2001). RES. 01-290, p. 290,
ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF
RIGHT TO HEARING FROM CITY NEWS & BOOKS, 113 Iowa Avenue,
pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) (2001). RES. 01-291, p. 291,
ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF
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RIGHT TO HEARING FROM EAGLES LODGE - SOCIAL ROOM, 225
Highway 1 West, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) (2001). RES. 01-
292, p. 292, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM OSCO DRUG STORE, 201 South
Clinton Street, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) (2001). RES. 01-
293, p. 293, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM PAUL'S OF IOWA CITY D/B/A
PAUL'S DISCOUNT, 424 Highway 1 West, pursuant to Iowa Code Section
453A.22(2) (2001).
Correspondence: Henry Herwig (letter to Coralville City Council) -
smoking. Jeannette LaPeruto - Kum & Go [staff response included]
Lori Goetsch - wetlands. Bob RoeIf - zoning for grocery store [City Manager
response included]. Mary Anne Berg - Fareway and smoking. Robert Berens
- United Way Motorcycle Ride Fundraiser. Nora Lee Balmer - Lexington
Avenue. Daniel and Jill Kahn - Lexington Avenue. David Lubaroff- Library
parking. Kevin Wolf- 10p downtown curfew for minors age 17 and under.
Leah Cohen - downtown. John Westefeld - appreciation. Bev Soukup-Platz -
appreciation. Elizabeth Cummings - air show. Matthew Lage - Pearson's.
Cheryl Hetherington - Pearson's. Daniel Benton - ideas for Old Capitol Mall.
Jerry Feick - HIS complaint form. Colin O'Brien - smoking. Bob Oppliger -
smoking. James and Patricia Ephgrave - smoking. Martha Victoria Rosett
Lutz - smoking. Evelyn Scott - smoking. Carol Spaziani - smoking. Faye
Shaila - smoking. Miles Weinberger - smoking. Barb Ruth - smoking.
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner - Installation of NO PARKING BUS ONLY
sign on Capitol Street. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner - Installation of
NO PARKING ANYTIME signs on the north and south sides of Rochester
Avenue between Seventh Avenue and Post Road. Six (6) CAF~ postcards -
smoking. Caroline Dieterie - City Charter Amendments. Tom Mentz. - Charter
Amendments.
In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Manager stated police reports for
liquor license renewals would be processed and provided to Council starting with the
month of September. Council Member Kanner noted the letter from the JCCOG
Traffic Engr. Planner regarding NO PARKING ANYTIME signs on the north and
south side of Rochester Avenue between Seventh and Post and stated parking tends
to slow cars down and it appears the City is pushing a heavily bicycled road away
from bicyclists and he didn't feel it was appropriate. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-294, Bk. 126, p. 294,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR BROWNFIELD
REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUNDS TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (IDED) FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A
BROWNFIELD RECLAMATION PROJECT AND COMMITMENT BY THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT SAID PROJECT. CDBG
Coordinator Long present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Article
O, Sign Regulations, to permit canopy roof signs. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance to rezone
approximately 30.11 acres of property from Rural Residential, RR-1, to Sensitive
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Areas Overlay - Low Density Single Family Residential, OSA-5, located at the west
end of Bristol Drive, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, that the 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 (6.22 acres) for property located
east of Scott Boulevard and south of Rochester Avenue and Lower West Branch
Road, 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 Q'Donnell, to accept correspondence from: Monica Maloney-Mitros.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance rezoning
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, be given second vote. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on 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. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 01-3983. Bk. 44, p.
29, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE
USE REGULATIONS OF 12.09 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF HIGHWAY 1 WEST OF WESTPORT PLAZA FROM I-1, GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL TO C1-1, INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL as amended, 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 Wilburn, to defer to October 8 a
resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of Saltzman Subdivision, a 2.8
acre, 3-lot commercial subdivision located east of Riverside Drive south of Benton
Street. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on proposed amendments to Iowa City's 2001-2006
Consolidated Plan (A.K.A. City Steps). No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Water Facility Improvements Bloomington
Street Booster Station 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. 01-295, Bk. 126, p.
295, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM QF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER FACILITY
IMPROVEMENTS BLOOMINGTON STREET BOOSTER STATION 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
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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 construction of the Johnson Street Sanitary Sewer 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt. RES. 01-296, Bk. 126,
p. 296, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE JOHNSON STREET
SANITARY SEWER 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, estimate
of cost for the construction of the Hickory Hill Park Trail project, establishing amount
of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement
for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. The following individuals
appeared: Rosemary Randolph and Marilyn Belman, Johnson County Coalition for
Persons with Disabilities; Corbin Sexton and Diane Kaufman, Friends of Hickory Hill
Park. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion to continue public hearing to
September 25. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to defer to September 25 a
resolution appreving plans, specifications, form of contract, estimate of cost for the
construction of the Hickory Hill Park Trail 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.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Senior Center Building Envelope
Waterproofing 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt. RES. 01-297, Bk. 126, p.
297, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SENIOR CENTER
BUILDING ENVELOPE WATERPROOFING 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 01-298, Bk. 126, p.
298, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE SEATING PROJECT to All-American Concrete for
$105,000. 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. 01-299, Bk.
126, p. 299, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ACCOUNTING
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DIVISION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN,
reclassifying the position of Senior Account Clerk from grade 6 to grade 8.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Board of Library Trustees - One
vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending July 1,2007. Housing & Community
Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
September 1,2002. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday,
October 17.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adjourn 7:45 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimousl , , ' em2~__~
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/20/01
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 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, be given second vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ordinance amending Section 1-9-3B of Code of
Ordinances of Iowa City, establishing the boundaries of the voting precincts in
Iowa City; be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Section 1-5-1 of the
Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, establishing the voting precincts that comprise
the three City Council districts, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy
with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is
imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the
position of the governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Council returned to open session 6:50 p.m.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy
with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is
imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the
position of the governmental body in that litigation. Mayor Lehman not
participating due to a conflict of interest, and left the room. The Mayor Pro tern
declared the motion carried, 6:52 p.m.
Council returned to open session 7:08.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting at 7:08 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
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/21/01
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, Wilburn, Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed: Aviation Week - August 20-26, Mark Anderson,
Director Fly Iowa, accepting.
Emile Rubright, and Ina Loewenberg provided information regarding the gift of
two photographic portraits of Nancy Seiberling to the Iowa City Public Art Program.
Nancy Seiberling present. Moved and seconded seconded to move Item No. 12 up
on the agenda and consider at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-253, ACCEPTING THE GIFT OF
ARTWORK FROM INA LOEWENBERG, CONSISTING OF TWO PHOTOGRAPHIC
PORTRAITS OF NANCY SEIBERLING, TO THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART
COLLECTION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT WITH THE ARTIST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF SAME. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Finance Director O'Malley accepted the Government Finance Officers
Association Certificate of Excellence.
The Mayor and Asst. City Mgr. Helling noted that Personnel Administrator
Mejia has received the International Personnel Management Association certification
as a professional in personnel management.
Moved and seconded that the Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as amended as follows. Council Member Kanner requested to delete
from the Consent Calendar and consider separately item 4f(3) resolution accepting
the work for the Transit Parking Lot Resurface Project.
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of July 31,
published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Airport Commission -
July 19. Iowa City Board of Adjustment- July 11. Iowa City Public Library
Board of Trustees - June 28. Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee -
August 2. Parks and Recreation Commission - July 11. Planning and Zoning
Commission - July 19. Planning and Zoning Commission - August 2.
Motion: Approve disbursements in the amount of $23,642,966.68 for
the period of July 1 through July 31,2001, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Beer Permit for College Street Oasis, 110 E. College Street.
Renewals: Class C Beer Permit for A & J Mini Mart, 2153 ACT Circle. Class C
Beer Permit for L & M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington St. Class B Wine
Permit for L & M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington St. Class E Liquor
License for Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St. Class B Wine Permit for
Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St. Class C Beer Permit for Aajaxxx Liquor
Store, 107 S. Linn St. Class C Liquor License for George's Buffet, 312 E.
Market St. Class B Wine Permit for New Pioneer Co Op Fresh Food Market,
22 S. Van Buren St. Class C Beer Permit for New Pioneer Co Op Fresh Food
Market, 22 S. Van Buren St. Special Class C Liquor License for The Cottage
Bakery & Caf~, 14 S. Linn St.
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Motion: Set a public hearing for September 11 on proposed
amendments to Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. City Steps).
Setting a public hearings, RES. 01-254, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for September 11 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS BLOOMINGTON STREET BOOSTER
STATION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 01-255, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE JOHNSON
STREET SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
RES. 01-256, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HICKORY HILL PARK TRAILS PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 01-257, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SENIOR
CENTER BUILDING ENVELOPE WATER PROOFING PROJECTS,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: Motion authorizing the Mayor to sign a Letter of
Agreement with Johnson County allowing selected township residents to vote
with selected Iowa City precincts. RES. 01-258, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING PROJECT, PHASE II. RES.
01-259, 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 410 NORTH
LUCAS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-260, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1648 BURNS AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-261,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2635 WESTWINDS DRIVE #4, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 01-262, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
PROMISSORY NOTE AND A SECOND MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1351 FIRST AVENUE SOUTH, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-
263, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2450 RUSHMORE DRIVE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Correspondence: 425 CAF~ postcards - smoking [all available in City
Clerk's Office]. Abbie Gould - smoking. Jeff Wilson - smoking. Linda and
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Douglas Behrendt - smoking. Leslie Weber - smoking. Judy and Bill Gilllain -
smoking. Joan Foley - smoking. Matthew Clegg - smoking. Kay Seery -
smoking. Wayne Johnson - smoking. Tracy Kittrell - smoking. Tamara
Schoenbaum - smoking. Dr. Pete Wallace - smoking. John Kammermeyer -
smoking. Christopher Squier - smoking. Renee Gould - smoking. Julie
Muskovich - smoking. Robert Dostal - leaves and snow. Joyce Barrett -
Pearson's. Matthew Lage - Pearson's. Forrest Meggers - Pearson's
Carolyn Zaiser - Pearson's. Jane Meggers - Pearson's [staff response
included]. Dave Moore - parking near Library. Justine Zimmer - Englert [2].
Cory Sroufe - Iowa City Insights [staff response included]. Kristin Johnson -
shelter for gay and bisexual youth. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner -
installation of stop signs on Ruppert Road. Rita Sterler - smoking. John &
Carol Ries - Highland Avenue, Cindy Opitz - smoking. John Ries - Highland
Avenue. Delores Fate - smoking. Diane Schweer - smoking. John Stamler -
smoking. Joseph Hill - smoking. Joanne Madsen - smoking. Dave & Ann
McLaughlin - smoking. Valerie Chick - smoking. Gall Crowe - smoking. David
Gould - smoking. John Solow - smoking. Kim Ostler - smoking. Sarah
Swisher - Charter amendments. Letter from (9) former Mayors: Charter
amendments. Carol de Prosse - Charter amendments. Beverly Hill - smoking.
Harry and Billie Norris - smoking.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by and seconded to adopt RES. 01-264, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE TRANSIT PARKING LOT RESURFACE PROJECT.
Carol de Prosse requested a moment of silence in observance of the five year
anniversary of Eric Shaw's death. The following individuals appeared regarding the
three proposed Home Rule Charter Amendments: Tom Langenfeld, 215 Windsor
Dr.; Penny Davidsen, 9 Fairview Knoll; Jay Honohan, 2503 Friendship; Brian Davis,
1001 Oakcrest; Matt Blizek, 656 S. Lucas; Pat Jensen, League of Women Voters,
(Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from the League. The Mayor
declared the motion carried;) DaLayne Williamson, 830 Ronalds St.; Caroline
Dieterie, 727 Walnut St. (Moved and seconded to accept petitions too late for
inclusion in the originals submitted. The Mayor declared the motion to accept
petitions carried); Marti Van Allen Horan, 2407 Crestview Ave., presented an
objection to the amendments (City Atty. stated the objection would be file stamped
the next business day); John Robertson, 915 Oakcrest #12. Jim Baker, 102 Rocky
Shore Dr., appeared regarding the City's franchise agreement with MidAmerican
Energy. Kevin Perez, 161 Columbia Dr., appeared regarding signage on his sidewalk
caf~ at 126 Washington St.; requested Council extend the current regulation of
serving alcoholic beverages in sidewalk cafes beyond 10:00 p.m.; and stated unless
smoking is made illegal it will hard to enforce proposed legislation restricting in
restaurants. Senior Center Commission Chairperson Jay Honohan reviewed
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activities planned in observance of the Center's 20 h anniversary. Jerry Feick, PO
Box 2896, appeared regarding hate crimes; building high rise apartment south of
Burlington; and the Old Capitol Mall. Frank Bowman, Linn Street Caf~, appeared
opposing banning smoking in restaurants.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for September 11 on an
ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Article Q, Sign Regulations, to permit canopy
roof signs. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone approximately 30.11
acres of property from Rural Residential, RR-1, to Sensitive Areas Overlay - Low
Density Single Family Residential, OSA-5, located at the west end of Bristol Drive.
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Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3979, 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, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt resolution approving the voluntary annexation
agreement between the City of Iowa City and certain property owners in Johnson
County and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest said
agreement. The following individuals appeared: Robert Wolf, 3732 Hummingbird
Lane; Keith Carter, 3740 Hummingbird Lane; Ann Muilenburg, 3736 Hummingbird
Lane; Frank Mitros, 3710 Hummingbird Lane; Walter Foley, 3726 Hummingbird
Lane; Monica Maloney Mitros, 3710 Hummingbird Lane; Greg Muilenburg, 3736
Hummingbird Lane; and Dawn Mueller, PO Box 1654. The Mayor declared the
resolution defeated. Moved and seconded to accept two pieces of correspondence
from Frank Mitros. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-265, APPROVING THE
ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 26.88 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED
SOUTH AND EAST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND ROCHESTER AVENUE,AND
APPROXIMATELY 6.22 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF SCOTT
BOULEVARD AND SOUTH OF LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD. Brandon Ross,
1822 Rochester Ave., appeared.
Moved and seconded that the 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 (6.22 acres) for property located east of Scott Boulevard
and south of Rochester Avenue and Lower West Branch Road, be given first vote.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on 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. Glenn
Siders, Southgate Development Company, appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-266, 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.
A public hearing was held on that the ordinance approving 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.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance approving 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, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to September 11 an ordinance changing the
zoning designation from General Industrial (I-1)to intensive commercial (C1-1)for
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approximately 12.09 acres located on the south side of Highway and to set public
hearing for September 11. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to move up on the agenda Item #10 and consider at this
time. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
01-267, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE AVIATION COMMERCE PARK FINANCING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE IOWA CITY AIRPORT
COMMISSION OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Airport Commission Chairperson Rick
Mascari present for discussion. The following individuals appeared: Dawn Mueller,
PO Box 1654; and Jerry Feick, PO Box 2896.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-268, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-269, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT
OF VILLAGE GREEN PART XVIII, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to defer to September 11 a resolution approving the
preliminary and final plat of Saltzman Subdivision, a 2.8 acre, 3-lot commercial
subdivision located east of Riverside Drive south of Benton Street. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
Mark Danielson. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Riverside Festival Stage Seating project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to
publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-270, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE SEATING PROJECT,
ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND
FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3980, AMENDING SECTION 1-9-3B OF
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF
THE VOTING PRECINCTS IN IOWA CITY, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3981, AMENDING SECTION 1-5-1 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY, ESTABLISHING THE VOTING
PRECINCTS THAT COMPRISE THE THREE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS IN IOWA
CITY, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3982, 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, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-271, REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED
ON AUGUST 20, 2001, FOR ROBERT A LEE RECREATION HVAC INSTALLATION
AND BOILER REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt, RES. 01-272, APPROVING THE EXTERIOR
SIGNAGE AND FA(;;ADE TO BUFFALO WILD WINGS IN THE OLD CAPITOL
TOWN CENTER ON CLINTON STREET.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-273, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND
INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY DELETING ONE HALF-TIME
MAINTENANCE WORKER II - PUBLIC HOUSING POSITION AND ADDING ONE-
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HALF TIME HOUSING ASSISTANT POSITION AND AMENDING THE AFSCME
PAY PLAN BY DELETING THE POSITION OF MAINTENANCE WORKER II -
PUBLIC HOUSING.
Moved and seconded to approve an agreement between the City of Iowa City
and Public Access Television, inc. for partial funding of a program facility at 730 S.
Dubuque Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-274, DECLARING THAT CERTAIN
FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES BY CITY OF IOWA CITY EMPLOYEES SERVE A
PUBLIC PURPOSE. The Mayor noted discussion at the work session and asked that
1 a of the resolution be amended to read "All net proceeds" rather than "All
proceeds". Mover and seconder agreed to amend.
Aaron Winter, 922 Sixth Ave., appeared regarding the Home Rule Charter
Amendments. Jerry Feick, PO Box 2896, appeared regarding the City's Housing and
Inspection Services Department. Dawn Mueller, PO Box 1654, read a letter
requesting the City Council formally request that the Rape Victim Advocacy Program,
the Domestic Violence Intervention Program and MECCA make an evaluation of the
potential impact of the proposed Home Rule Charter Amendments on the safety of
women in the community. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to appoint Kevin Boyd, 2216 N. Dodge, to the Parks
and Recreation Commission for one appointment to fill an unexpired term ending
January 1,2002, in addition to a four-year term January 1, 2002 - January 1,2006.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 11:30 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in
the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's office at 356-5040.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 8/23/01
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:30 a.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
City Atty. Dilkes summarized the procedure outlined in State Code to choose, by
ballot, one member of the council to serve with the Mayor and City Clerk to hear
objections to the petitions proposing amendments to Iowa City's Home Rule charter
pursuant to Iowa Code Section 44.8. After balloting the City Clerk announced the results
and there was not a member selected by majority. Moved and seconded to take the top
two vote getters and do a run off. The Mayor declared the motion carried. After
balloting the City Clerk announced the results of the third ballot. Mayor Lehman
announced that Council Member Wilbum would be the third member of the Committee
to hear objections.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:45 a.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
Subject to change as ~nalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
AUGUST 20, 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. Staff members
present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Boothroy, Trueblood, Hennes, Dulek,
Franklin. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 01-76, Side 1.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that 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, be
given second 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.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, that ordinance amending
Section 1-9-3B of Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, establishing the boundaries
of the voting precincts in Iowa City; be given second vote. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Kanner, that the ordinance amending
Section 1-5-1 of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, establishing the voting
precincts that comprise the three City Council districts, be given second vote.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn to executive
session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation
or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or
disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried and adjourned into executive session at 6:38 p.m. Council returned to open session 6:50 p.m.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where
litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or
disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Mayor
Lehman not participating due to a conflict of interest, and left the room.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tern
declared the motion carried, 6:52 p.m.
Council returned to open session 7:08.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adjourn the special meeting at
7:08 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman
absent.
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
AUGUST 21,2001
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, Wilburn, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, O'Malley, O'Neil, Franklin. Council minutes tape recorded on
Tape 01-80 and Tape 01-81, Both Sides; Tape 01-82: Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed: Aviation Week - August 20-26, Mark Anderson,
Director Fly Iowa, accepting.
PCD Director Franklin, Emile Rubright, and Ina Loewenberg provided
information regarding the gift of two photographic portraits of Nancy Seiberling to the
Iowa City Public Art Program. Nancy Seiberling present. Moved by O'Donnell,
seconded by Champion to move Item No. 12 up on the agenda and consider at this
time. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-253, Bk.
126, p. 253, ACCEPTING THE GIFT OF ARTWORK FROM INA LOEWENBERG,
CONSISTING OF TWO PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITS OF NANCY SEIBERLING,
TO THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART COLLECTION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE ARTIST FOR ACCEPTANCE
OF SAME. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Finance Director O'Malley accepted the Government Finance Officers
Association Certificate of Excellence.
The Mayor and Asst. City Mgr. Helling noted that Personnel Administrator
Mejia has received the International Personnel Management Association certification
as a professional in personnel management.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the Consent Calendar be
received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended as follows. Council Member
Kanner requested to delete from the Consent Calendar and consider separately item
4f(3) resolution accepting the work for the Transit Parking Lot Resurface Project.
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of July 31,
published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Airport Commission -
July 19. Iowa City Board of Adjustment- July 11. Iowa City Public Library
Board of Trustees - June 28. Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee -
August 2. Parks and Recreation Commission - July 11. Planning and Zoning
Commission -July 19. Planning and Zoning Commission -August 2.
Motion: Approve disbursements in the amount of $23,642,966.68 for
the period of July 1 through July 31,2001, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Beer Permit for Michael Zeadow dba College Street Oasis, 110
E. College Street. Renewals: Class C Beer Permit for A & J Mini Mart, Inc.,
dba A & J Mini Mart, 2153 ACT Circle. Class C Beer Permit for L & M Mighty
Shop, Inc., dba L & M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E. Burlington St. Class B Wine
Permit for L & M Mighty Shop, Inc., dba L & M Mighty Shop, Inc., 504 E.
Burlington St. Class E Liquor License for Aajaxxx Liquor Store, Inc., dba
Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St. Class B Wine Permit for Aajaxxx Liquor
Store, Inc., dba Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St. Class C Beer Permit for
Aajaxxx Liquor Store, Inc., dba Aajaxxx Liquor Store, 107 S. Linn St. Class C
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Liquor License for George's Buffet, Inc., dba George's Buffet, 312 E. Market
St. Class B Wine Permit for New Pioneer Cooperative Society dba New
Pioneer Co Op Fresh Food Market, 22 S. Van Buren St. Class C Beer Permit
for New Pioneer Cooperative Society dba New Pioneer Co Op Fresh Food
Market, 22 S. Van Buren St. Special Class C Liquor License for The Cottage
of Iowa City, Inc., dba The Cottage Bakery & Caf~, 14 S. Linn St.
Motion: Set a public hearing for September 11 on proposed
amendments to Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. City Steps).
Setting a public hearings, Bk. 126: RES. 01-254, p. 254, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for September 11 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS BLOOMINGTON STREET BOOSTER
STATION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 01-255, p. 255, SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING for September 11 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF THE JOHNSON STREET SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING
THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION. RES. 0%256, p. 256, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for
September 11 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HICKORY HILL
PARK TRAILS PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE PARKS & RECREATION
DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
RES. 01-257, p. 257, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for September 11 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SENIOR CENTER BUILDING
ENVELOPE WATER PROOFING PROJECTS, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 126: Motion authorizing the Mayor to sign a Letter of
Agreement with Johnson County allowing selected township residents to vote
with selected Iowa City precincts. RES. 01-258, p. 258, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING PROJECT, PHASE II.
RES. 01-259, p. 259, 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 410 NORTH LUCAS STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-
260, p. 260, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, IOWA CITY,
IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1648 BURNS AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 01-261, p. 261, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2635 WESTWINDS
DRIVE #4, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-262, p. 262, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE
OF LIEN REGARDING A PROMISSORY NOTE AND A SECOND
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1351 FIRST AVENUE
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SOUTH, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-263, p. 263, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE
OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2450 RUSHMORE DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: 425 CAF~ postcards - smoking [all available in City
Clerk's Office]. Abbie Gould - smoking. Jeff Wilson - smoking. Linda and
Douglas Behrendt - smoking. Leslie Weber - smoking. Judy and Bill Gilliam -
smoking. Joan Foley - smoking. Matthew Clegg - smoking. Kay Seery -
smoking. Wayne Johnson - smoking. Tracy Kittrell - smoking. Tamara
Schoenbaum - smoking. Dr. Pete Wallace - smoking. John Kammermeyer -
smoking. Christopher Squier - smoking. Renee Gould - smoking. Julie
Muskovich - smoking. Robert Dostal - leaves and snow. Joyce Barrett -
Pearson's. Matthew Lage - Pearson's. Forrest Meggers - Pearson's
Carolyn Zaiser - Pearson's. Jane Meggers - Pearson's [staff response
included]. Dave Moore - parking near Library. Justine Zimmer - Englert [2].
Cory Sroufe - Iowa City Insights [staff response included]. Kristin Johnson -
shelter for gay and bisexual youth. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner -
installation of stop signs on Ruppert Road. Rita Sterler - smoking. John &
Carol Ries - Highland Avenue. Cindy Opitz - smoking. John Ries - Highland
Avenue. Delores Fate - smoking. Diane Schweer - smoking. John Stamler -
smoking. Joseph Hill - smoking. Joanne Madsen - smoking. Dave & Ann
McLaughlin - smoking. Valerie Chick - smoking. Gall Crowe - smoking. David
Gould - smoking. John Solow - smoking. Kim Ostler - smoking. Sarah
Swisher - Charter amendments. Letter from (9) former Mayors: Charter
amendments. Carol de Prosse - Charter amendments. Beverly Hill - smoking.
Harry and Billie Norris - smoking.
Council Member Kanner requested information regarding the Visual Artists Rights
Act mentioned in the Public Art Advisory minutes, PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion; requested an update on the status of police reports as a result of
passage of the new liquor ordinance on procedures, City Mgr. will follow up; noted
the public hearing being set on City Steps for September 11 and requested an
overview, PCD Director Franklin present for discussion; noted the agreement with
the County to allow township voters the ability to vote at City precinct polling place
and asked that a special notice be distributed to those affected clarifying they are not
eligible to vote in City elections; City Clerk will follow up with Commissioner of
Elections. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-264, p. 264,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE TRANSIT PARKING LOT RESURFACE
PROJECT. Individual Council Members expressed their views. A memo from
Engineering will be prepared outlining the maintenance issues. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Carol de Prosse requested a moment of silence in observance of the five year
anniversary of Eric Shaw's death. The following individuals appeared regarding the
three proposed Home Rule Charter Amendments: Tom Langenfeld, 215 Windsor
Dr.; Penny Davidsen, 9 Fairview Knoll; Jay Honohan, 2503 Friendship; Brian Davis,
1001 Oakcrest; Matt Blizek, 656 S. Lucas; Pat Jensen, League of Women Voters,
(Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kanner, to accept correspondence from the
League. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.); DaLayne Williamson, 830 Ronalds St.; Caroline Dieterie, 727
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Walnut St. (Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to accept petitions too late
for inclusion in the originals submitted. The Mayor declared the motion to accept
petitions carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.); Madi Van Allen
Horan, 2407 Crestview Ave., presented an objection to the amendments (City Atty.
stated the objection would be file stamped the next business day); John Robertson,
915 Oakcrest #12. Jim Baker, 102 Rocky Shore Dr., appeared regarding the City's
franchise agreement with MidAmerican Energy. Kevin Perez, 161 Columbia Dr.,
appeared regarding signage on his sidewalk caf~ at 126 Washington St.; requested
Council extend the current regulation of serving alcoholic beverages in sidewalk
cares beyond 10:00 p.m.; and stated unless smoking is made illegal it will hard to
enforce proposed legislation restricting in restaurants. Senior Center Commission
Chairperson Jay Honohan reviewed activities planned in observance of the Center's
20 h anniversary. Jerry Feick, PO Box 2896, appeared regarding hate crimes;
building high rise apartment south of Burlington; and the Old Capitol Mall. Frank
Bowman, Linn Street Caf~, appeared opposing banning smoking in restaurants.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for
September 11 on an ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Article Q, Sign
Regulations, to permit canopy roof signs. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Pfab absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone approximately 30.11
acres of property from Rural Residential, RR-1, to Sensitive Areas Overlay - Low
Density Single Family Residential, OSA-5, located at the west end of Bristol Drive.
No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 01-3979, Bk. 44, p.
25, AMENDING THE ZONING CODE, SECTION 14-6E-8 CENTRAL BUSINESS
ZONE, TO ALLOW DWELLINGS ON QR BELOW THE GROUND FLOOR OF
HISTORIC LANDMARK BUILDINGS BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION, be passed and
adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division
of roll call vote: Ayes: Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion.
Nays: Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt resolution approving
the voluntary annexation agreement between the City of Iowa City and certain
property owners in Johnson County and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest said agreement. The following individuals appeared: Robert Wolf,
3732 Hummingbird Lane; Keith Carter, 3740 Hummingbird Lane; Ann Muilenburg,
3736 Hummingbird Lane; Frank Mitros, 3710 Hummingbird Lane; Walter Foley, 3726
Hummingbird Lane; Monica Maloney Mitros, 3710 Hummingbird Lane; Greg
Muilenburg, 3736 Hummingbird Lane; and Dawn Mueller, PO Box 1654. PCD
Director Franklin present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated, 3/4, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Pfab, Champion, Kanner. Nays: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Lehman. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept two pieces of
correspondence from Frank Mitros. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Q'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-265, Bk.
126, p. 265, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 26.88 ACRES
OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH AND EAST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND
ROCHESTER AVENUE,AND APPROXIMATELY 6.22 ACRES OF PROPERTY
LOCATED EAST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND SOUTH OF LOWER WEST
BRANCH ROAD. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Pfab,
seconded by Kanner, to defer the resolution to September 11. The Mayor declared
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the motion defeated, 2/5, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Kanner,
Pfab. Nays: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilbum. Absent: None.
Brandon Ross, 1822 Rochester Ave., appeared. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the 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 (6.22 acres) for property located
east of Scott Boulevard and south of Rochester Avenue and Lower West Branch
Road, be given first vote. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Pfab. Absent:
None.
A public hearing was held on 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). Glenn Siders, Southgate Development Company,
appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-266, Bk.
126, p. 266, 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 resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef.
Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on that the ordinance approving 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). No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance approving
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) be given
first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
Nays: Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to defer to September 11 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 and to set public hearing for September 11. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to move up on the agenda Item
#10 and consider at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to
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adopt RES. 01-267, Bk. 126, p. 257, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE AVIATION COMMERCE PARK FINANCING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE IOWA CITY
AIRPORT COMMISSION OF IOWA CITY, IOWA. Airport Commission Chairperson
Rick Mascari present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend the agreement to recapture
the debt service from the North Commercial Park income. The Mayor declared the
motion to amend defeated, 1/6, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes:
Kanner. Nays: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent:
None. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of
roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. The following individuals appeared: Dawn Mueller,
PO Box 1654; and Jerry Feick, PO Box 2896.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-268, Bk. 126, p.
268, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT, 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 O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-269, Bk.
126, p. 269, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART XVIII,
IOWA CITY, IOWA (Wellington Condominiums). 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 defer to September 11 a
resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of Saltzman Subdivision, a 2.8
acre, 3-1or commercial subdivision located east of Riverside Drive south of Benton
Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to accept
correspondence from Mark Danielson. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimate of cost for the construction of the Riverside Festival Stage Seating project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to
publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one
appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 01-270, Bk. 126, p.
270, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL
STAGE SEATING 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 Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 01-3980, Bk. 44, p. 26,
AMENDING SECTION 1-9-3B OF CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY,
ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE VOTING PRECINCTS IN IOWA CITY;
be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, that ORD. 01-3981, Bk. 44, p. 27,
AMENDING SECTION 1-5-1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF IOWA CITY,
ESTABLISHING THE VOTING PRECINCTS THAT COMPRISE THE THREE CITY
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IN IOWA CITY, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call
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vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 01-3982, Bk. 44, p.
28, 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, be passed and adopted. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 01-271, Bk. 126, p.
271, REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED ON AUGUST 20, 2001, FOR ROBERT A LEE
RECREATION HVAC INSTALLATION AND BOILER REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
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 O'Donnell, to adopt, RES. 01-272, Bk. 126, p.
272, APPROVING THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE AND FA(;;ADE TO BUFFALO WILD
WINGS 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 Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-273, Bk.
126, p. 273, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES
DEPARTMENT BY DELETING ONE HALF-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER II -
PUBLIC HOUSING POSITION AND ADDING ONE-HALF TIME HOUSING
ASSISTANT POSITION AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY DELETING
THE POSITION OF MAINTENANCE WORKER II - PUBLIC HOUSING. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to approve an agreement
between the City of Iowa City and Public Access Television, inc. for partial funding of
a program facility at 730 S. Dubuque Street. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Rene Paine, Director Public Access Television, appeared. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 01-274, Bk. 126,
p. 274, DECLARING THAT CERTAIN FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES BY CITY OF
IOWA CITY EMPLOYEES SERVE A PUBLIC PURPOSE. The Mayor noted
discussion at the work session and asked that 1 a of the resolution be amended to
read "All net proceeds" rather than "All proceeds". Mover and seconder agreed to
amend. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended.
Aaron Winter, 922 Sixth Ave., appeared regarding the Home Rule Charter
Amendments. Jerry Feick, P0 Box 2896, appeared regarding the City's Housing and
Inspection Services Department. Dawn Mueller, PO Box 1654, read a letter
requesting the City Council formally request that the Rape Victim Advocacy Program,
the Domestic Violence Intervention Program and MECCA make an evaluation of the
potential impact of the proposed Home Rule Charter Amendments on the safety of
women in the community. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
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Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell to appoint Kevin Boyd, 2216
N. Dodge, to the Parks and Recreation Commission for one appointment to fill an
unexpired term ending January 1,2002, in addition to a four-year term January 1,
2002 - January 1,2006. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved
by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to call the question. The Mayor declared the
motion to appoint Kevin Boyd carried, 6/1, with the following division of voice vote:
Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner.
Absent: None.
Council Member Kanner questioned why the discussion of regulation of
wetlands was not on the agenda, City Mgr. Atkins stated he had discussed it with the
Mayor and agreed the agenda was already full.
Council Member Pfab questioned when a public hearing would be set on
discussion of smoking in restaurants, and invite Coralville City Council to participate.
Mayor Lehman stated a letter had been faxed to Coralville extending the invitation
and no date would be set until a response had been received.
Council Member O'Donnell apologized to the Chamber of Commerce and the
Park & Recreation new appointee Kevin Boyd for remarks made that evening.
Council Member Kanner noted the memo from City Clerk Karr concerning
second and third floor restaurants and bars, and clarified he was interested in getting
occupancy levels to access whether the City needed to better enforce those levels or
possibility change them. Staff will follow up.
In response to Council Members Kanner and Pfab the City Manager stated
the Broadway crosswalk would be incorporated into the Highway 6 Trail Project.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn 11:30 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Madan K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's office at 356-5040.
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AUGUST 23, 2001
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 8:30 a.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, Dulek, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 01-82, Side 2.
City Atty. Dilkes summarized the procedure outlined in State Code to choose, by
ballot, one member of the council to serve with the Mayor and City Clerk to hear
objections to the petitions proposing amendments to Iowa City's Home Rule charter
pursuant to Iowa Code Section 44.8. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
After balloting the City Clerk announced the results as follows: seven ballots cast. 2-
Kanner; 2-Wilburn; 3-Vanderhoef. Since there was not a member selected by majority
another ballot was cast. The City Clerk announced the results of the second balloting
as follows: seven ballots cast. 1-Kanner, 3-Vanderhoef; 3-Wilbum. Since there was
not a member selected by majority another ballot was cast. Moved by Champion,
seconded by Vanderhoef, to take the top two vote getters and do a run off. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 4/3. With the following show of hands: Ayes: Champion,
Lehman, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner, Pfab, O'Donnell. After balloting the City
Clerk announced the results of the third ballot as follows: 3-Vanderhoef, 4-Wilburn.
Mayor Lehman announced that Council Member Wilburn would be the third member of
the Committee to hear objections.
Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to allow public input. The Mayor declared
the motion defeated, 3/4, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Kanner, Pfab,
Wilburn. Nays: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 8:45 a.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Madan K. Karr, City Clerk