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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 25, 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, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: Pfab. Staff members present: Arkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Kopping, Mollenhauer, Trueblood, Fowler. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 01-88, Both Sides;Tape 01-89, Side 1 .
The Mayor proclaimed Seamans Center for the Arts and Sciences Day -
September 28, College of Engineering, Fred Streicher, Director of External Relations
for College of Engineering, accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meetings of September
10 and September 11, published subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Board of Appeals -
June 4. Iowa City Civil Service Commission - September 11
Recommendation: Accept the certified list for the position of Police
Sergeant.
Police Citizens Review Board - August 22.
Motion: approve disbursements in the amount of $19,001,554.19 for
the period of August 1 through August 31,2001, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk:
Renewals. Class C Liquor License for Atlas World Grill, Inc., dba Atlas World
Grill, Inc., 127 Iowa Ave. Class C Liquor License for Micky's of Iowa City, Inc.,
dba Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St. Special. Class C Liquor License for
Tropical Chill, Inc., dba Baldy's Wraps, 18 S. Clinton St. Class C Beer Permit
for DeliMart Corp., dba DeliMart #5, 206 E. Benton St. Class C Beer Permit
for Inland Transport Co., dba Scott Blvd. Hawkeye Convenience Store, 2875
Commerce Dr. Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go #51,
323 E. Burlington St, Class B Wine Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba Kum & Go
#51,323 E. Burlington St. Class C Beer Permit for Kum &Go, LC, dba Kum &
Go #52, 25 W. Burlington St. Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go, LC, dba
Kum & Go #53, 955 Mormon Trek Blvd. Class C Liquor License for Mondo's
of Iowa City, Inc., dba Mondo's, 212 S. Clinton St. Class C Liquor License for
Givanni's of Iowa City, Inc,, dba Givanni's, 109 E. College St. Class C Beer
Permit for T&M Mini Mart, Ltd., dba T&M Mini Mart, 2601 Hwy. 6 East. Class
C Beer Permit for On The Go Convenience Stores, Inc., dba On The Go
Convenience Stores, Inc., 2315 Muscatine Ave. Class C Liquor License for
Diamond Daves Taco Company Leasing Corporation dba Diamond Daves
Taco Co., 1604 Sycamore St. #330 Sycamore Mall. RES. 01-300, Bk. 126, p.
300, TO ISSUE A DANCE PERMIT for Mondo's of Iowa City, Inc., dba
Mondo's, 212 S. Clinton St.
Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 126: RES. 01-301, p. 301, SETTING
DATES OF A CONSULTATION (October 4) AND A PUBLIC HEARING
(October 23) ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY-UNIVERSITY
PROJECT I (PROJECT NO. 1A R-14) URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IA. RES. 01-302, p. 302, SETTING A PUBLIC
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HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH
SYCAMORE REGIONAL GREENSPACE SEEDING PROJECT, DIRECTING,
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING
THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 126: RES. 01-303, p. 303, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE PARTIAL
RELEASE OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 64, SOUTH
POINTE ADDITION, PART 4. RES. 01-304, p. 304, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE FIRST AVENUE WATER MAIN PROJECT. RES. 01-305, p. 305,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2001 ASPHALT RESURFACING
PROJECT.
Correspondence: College of Education Diversity Committee -
invitation. Rod Sullivan - municipally-owned utility. Mary Ann Johnson - 09-11
Council Meeting. Betty Smith - non-community spirit of Iowa City (2). Jim
Schmidt - City participation. Carol Hodne - smoking. Pete Vogel - ICPD
Dave Moore - keg registration. Ab and Lilian Gratama - save the trees. Steve
and Sherry Stetamac - trees. Barbara Stay - trees. William Talman -
Lexington Avenue. Rhys Jones - Lexington Avenue. Karen Kubby - wetlands.
Kate Newberg - smoking. James Barrett - water plant sale. James Barrett -
Planning Department. Tami Shaw - Fareway. Norma Jett - Lot 64-1a. Jerry
Feick - Library meeting rooms. Paula Ingalls - Library expansion. LaVonn
Horton - municipally-owned energy. Bob Dostal - franchise. Student Hunger
Drive - invitation. Michael, Susan, Eric, Kurt, and Brian Wall- Lexington
Avenue. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of parking meters
for the exclusive use of persons with disabilities on the west side of the Senior
Center. Civil Service Commission - certified list eligible for Police Sergeant.
Saul Mekies - franchise. Jerry Feick - complaint. Kay Burke - nuisance law.
Amy Butler - nuisance law. Laura Stern - nuisance law. Anna Gay - nuisance
law. Dedra and Paul Diehi - nuisance law. Jean Walker - nuisance law.
Council Member Kanner noted the public hearing being set on the downtown urban
renewal plan. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Jerry Hansen, Weatherby Friends and Neighbors, and Tim Walker, 621 N.
Johnson St. appeared regarding the new Neighborhood Council proposal for rental
housing enforcement/nuisance ordinance and selection of a chair for the review
committee The Mayor stated an update would be scheduled for October 8 and
Council could also discuss make-up of the committee at that time. LaVonn Horton,
2315 Rochester Ave., and Brian Davis, 1001 Oakcrest, appeared regarding the
upcoming renewal of the City's gas and electric franchise. Lori Benz, Senior Center
Commission, updated Council on activities at the Center. Robynn Shrader, 1104
Weeber Circle, appeared regarding setting a public hearing on the rezoning request
for Benton Villa, and the consideration of a breader moratorium in the Benton/Miller
area pending the Southwest district plan. Council agreed to add setting the public
hearing on the Benton Villa rezoning to their October 8 agenda, and discuss the
breader moratorium request at that time. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion,
to accept correspondence from Robynn Shrader. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Pfab absent.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
October 8 on an ordinance to rezone approximately 14.07 acres of property from
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Low Density Single Family Residential, RS-5, and Planned Development Overlay -
Low Density Single Family Residential, OPDH-5, to OPDH-5, located south of Village
Road and north of Wintergreen Drive (Wellington Condos). The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Pfab absent.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending
the Zoning Code, Article O, Sign Regulations, to permit canopy roof signs, be given
first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0,
Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer indefinitely 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Pfab
absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer indefinitely 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Pfab absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to defer to October 8 a
resolution approving the final plat of a resubdivision of lot 236, Washington Park
Addition, Part 11 (Arbor Hill), an 8.02 acre, 2-lot residential subdivision located north
of Washington Street, east of Green Mountain Drive. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 6/0, Pfab absent.
City Atty. Dilkes requested the hearing on the proposed civil penalty of
$300.00 against Outer Limits of Iowa City be deferred until later in the meeting to
allow a representative from the Johnson County Attomey's office to be in attendance.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer items 6a and 6b until later in
the meeting. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Pfab absent.
The public hearing for resolution approving and authorizing execution of an
agreement for private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and
Owens-Brockway Plastic Products, Inc., was not held.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing on a
resolution for October 8 approving and authorizing execution of an agreement for
private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and Owens-Brockway
Plastic Products, Inc. and directing city staff to publish proper notice. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Pfab absent.
The public hearing for resolution approving and authorizing execution of an
agreement for private redevelopmerit by and between the City of Iowa City and
Seabury & Smith, Inc. and Southgate Development Company, Inc., was not held.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
October 8 on a resolution approving and authorizing execution of an agreement for
private redevelopment by and between the City of Iowa City and Seabury & Smith,
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Inc. and Southgate Development Company, Inc. and directing city staff to publish
proper notice. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Pfab absent.
A public discussion was held on a resolution approving the 2001-2002 Deer
Management Plan. Lory Van Allen appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from: Francine Deitsch. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Pfab absent.
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. Lori Bears, Johnson County
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities, appeared. Parks & Recreation Dir. Trueblood
present for discussion.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-306, Bk.
126, p. 306, APPROVING 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, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-307, Bk. 126, p.
307, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN EXTENSION OF THE LISTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND LEPIC-KROEGER REALTORS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR THE
COMMERCIAL UNITS REMAINING TO BE SOLD AT TOWER PLACE AND
PARKING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 01-308, Bk. 126, p.
308, APPROVING THE ALLOCATION OF PUBLIC ART FUNDS AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, THE ARTIST, THE OWNER,
AND THE CURRENT TENANT OF 2 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET FOR A MURAL
ALONG THE IOWA AVENUE SIDE OF 2 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Kanner, seconded by Champion, to defer to October 8 a resolution
selecting a preferred developer for the redevelopment of urban renewal parcel 64-
1A. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Pfab, absent. The
following individual~ appeared: Dawn Mueller, 1220 Village Rd #20: Kevin Perez,
161 Columbia Dr.; Chuck Goldberg, 2136 Hastings Ave.; Marc Moen, 210 S. Clinton;
Kevin Boyd, 2216 N. Dodge; and Tom Summy, 2505 Rochester Ave. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn,
to accept correspondence from: Catherine Johnson and James Clark. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Pfab absent.
A public hearing was held on proposed civil penalty of $300.00 against Outer
Limits of Iowa City. Asst. County Atty. Andy Chappell presented information.
Correspondence was received from owner Robert Finley.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-309, Bk.
126, p. 309, ASSESSING PROPOSED CIVIL PENALTY OF $300.00 AGAINST
OUTER LIMITS OF IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-310, Bk. 126,
p. 310, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SENIOR CENTER BUILDING ENVELOPE WATERPROOFING PROJECT to Stumpf
Construction, for $76,892. Sr. Center Coordinator Kopping present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-311, Bk.
126, p. 311, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT
OF WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, BILL MILHALOPOULAS, AND
ATLAS WORLD GRILL, INC. D/B/A ATLAS WORLD GRILL, FOR A SIDEWALK
CAFI~. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-312, Bk.
126, p. 312, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THE RELEASE OF AN ACCESS, SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN,
AND UTILITY EASEMENT AND AN ACCESS, WATER MAIN AND UTILITY
EASEMENT LOCATED OVER AND ACROSS THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 52,
WALDEN HILLS, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-313, Bk.
126, p. 313, TO OFFER FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
FOR THOSE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES AS A RESULT OF ACTS
OF TERRORISM. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Aff'~rmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, Pfab absent.
The Mayor noted previously announced 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.
Council Member Champion stated absentee ballots are available for the City
primary schedule October 9, and encouraged citizens to vote.
Council Member O'Donnell reminded citizens of the primary; reported on the
Senior Center volunteer awards ceremony; and the dedication of the skywalk
rescheduled to October 4.
Council Member Vanderhoef announced the rebroadcast times of a public
forum to consider public power (gas and electric).
Council Member Kanner reported on the State League meeting attended by
Council members Vanderhoef, Wilburn and himself and specifically workshops
dealing with municipal telecommunications, community neighborhood mediation
programs, and study circles, more information to be provided to Council; noted
presentation by author Kurt Vonnegut; noted the New Year for the Jewish faith, Yom
Kippur, and wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Mayor Lehman reminded Council of the ACT ground breaking scheduled for
their $0 million expansion project at 9:30 on Friday, the 28th; reported on the ribbon
cutting of the Small Mall. After discussion a majority of Council: agreed to schedule,
on two separate (work session) evenings, presentations from MidAmerican and the
public Coalition interested in public utilities; and to send a letter of support to
Coralville on their application for CATP money for hotel conference space.
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City Mgr. Atkins stated the October 8 meeting will be a combined work
session and formal meeting and that it would start as early as 4:00.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 9:15 p.m. The
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Manan K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/10/01
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Leh-
man, presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vander-
hoef, Wilburn. Absent: Lehman.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to consider a motion to dis-
cuss 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 pro tem declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting at 7:05 p.m. The Mayor de-
clared 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 - 9/11/01
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent:
The Mayor noted the national tragedy experienced that day, and suggested
out of respect Council conduct business and leave. Moved and seconded to amend
the agenda by deleting Public Discussion and Council Time. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
The Mayor proclaimed: Sexual Assault Awareness Day - September 21,
Allson 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 and seconded 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 Tobacco Outlet Plus #537, 923 S. Riverside Dr.
Class C Liquor License for Adagio, 325 E. Washington St. Outdoor Service
Area for Adagio, 325 E. Washington St. Renewals: Class C Liquor License for
Plamor Bowling, Inc., 1555 S. First Ave. Transfer of Class C Liquor License
for Diamond Dave's, 201 S. Clinton St. Suite 112. Class B Liquor License for
Radisson Hotel-Iowa City, 2525 N. Dodge St. Class C Beer Permit for Big
Kmart #4315, 901 Hollywood Blvd. Class B Wine Permit for Big Kmart #-4315,
901 Hollywood Blvd. Class C Beer Permit Gasby's, 1310 S. Gilbert St. Class
C Beer Permit for Dan's Short Stop Corp., 2221 Rochester Ave. Special Class
C Liquor License for Motley Cow Caf~, 327 E. Market St. RES. 01-275, TO
ISSUE DANCE PERMIT for 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
private redevelopment 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, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON
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AMENDING THE FY2002 OPERATING BUDGET. RES. 01-277, FIXING
TIME, DATE 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: RES. 01-278, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2001. RES. 01-279, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR STATE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDS. RES. 01-280,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD
IMPROVEMENTS - ABBEY LANE TO HIGHWAY 1 PROJECT. RES. 01-281,
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,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WEST SIDE TRUNK SANITARY
SEWER PROJECT. RES. 01-283, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
IOWA CITY LANDFILL PAVING PROJECT. RES. 01-284, APPROVING THE
PUBLIC HOUSING ASSESSMENT SYSTEM MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
CERTIFICATION OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR FY01.
RES. 01-285, 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, 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 TO 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, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1735 F
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-289, 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, 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, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY
AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM EAGLES LODGE - SOCIAL
ROOM, 225 Highway 1 West, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2)
(2001). RES. 01-292, 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, 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).
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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
Shalla - 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) CAFI~ postcards -
smoking. Caroline Dieterie - City Charter Amendments. Tom Mentz - Charter
Amendments.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-294, 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 TQ IMPLEMENT SAID PROJECT.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Article
O, Sign Regulations, to permit canopy roof signs.
Moved and seconded that the 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, be given
first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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 second
vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from: Monica Maloney-Mitros. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded 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. 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 located on the
south side of Highway 1.
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Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3983, 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
A public hearing was held on proposed amendments to Iowa City's 2001-2006
Consolidated Plan (A.K.A. City Steps).
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-295, APPROVING 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt. RES. 01-296, 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.
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 and seconded to continue public hearing to September 25.
Moved and seconded to defer to September 25 a resolution approving 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt. RES. 01-297, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
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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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-298, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE
SEATING PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-299, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE ACCOUNTING DIVISION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN, reclassifying the position of Senior Account Clerk
from grade 6 to grade 8.
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 and seconded to adjourn 7:45 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
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's office at 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 10, 2001
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Leh-
man, presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vander-
hoef, Wilburn. Absent: Lehman. Staff members present: Matthews, Karr. Council minutes
tape recorded on Tape 01-83. Side 1.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn to executive session to
consider a motion to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litiga-
tion or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or dis-
advantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Lehman absent. Asst. City Atty. Matthews stated that outside counsel
had been retained for the litigation being discussed in closed session, and noted the City
Attorney's office would not be participating in the closed session. City Clerk Karr stated
Mayor Lehman was absent due to a conflict of interest. The Mayor pro tem declared the
motion carried and adjourned into executive session at 6:30 p.m. Council returned to open session 7:03 p.m.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adjourn the special meeting at 7:05
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
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: Arkins,
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 Redevelopmerit 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 Plamor 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 Kmart #4315, 901 Hollywood Blvd. Class B Wine Permit
for Kmart Corporation dba Big Kmart #4315, 901 Hollywood Blvd. Class C
Beer Permit for FAP Enterprises, Inc. dba Gasby's, 1310 S. Gilber~ St. Class
C Beer Permit for DaWs 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 redevelopment 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 1 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 TQ 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 TO
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. 268, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF 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
Shalla - 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) CAFI~ 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 O'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 (Rupper~) 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 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. 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 approving 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 QF 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 unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk