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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 13, 2005
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
Franklin, Knoche, Walz, O'Malley. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-85, Both
Sides.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Lincoln Elementary
students: Alex Braverman, Hannah Clancy, Joe Henderson.
A special presentation was made to the Regina High School State Championship
Football Team. Head Coach and Athletic Director Chuck Evans, Senior Offense Guard
Jordan Hanrahan, and Senior Offensive/Defensive Lineman Kyle Callahan accepted.
Mayor Pro tem presented outgoing Mayor Ernie Lehman a plaque and a Marcia
Wegman print recognizing his 12 years of community service. The public was invited to an
open house honoring Mayor Lehman scheduled in Harvat Hall, Thursday, 4:30-6:30 PM.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: October 31, Regular Council Work Session; November 7, Special Council
Work Session; November 8, Special Council Work Session; November 14, Regular
Council Work Session; November 15, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete;
November 22, Special Council Work Session; November 28, Special Council Work
Session; November 29, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; November 29,
Special Council Work Session.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action).
Telecommunications Commission - October 31,2005; Senior Center Commission -.
October 18, 2005; Airport Commission - October 13, 2005; Parks and Recreation
Commission - October 12, 2005; Public Library Board of Trustees - October 27,2005;
Housing and Community Development Commission - October 20, 2005; Human
Rights Commission - October 25, 2005; Public Art Advisory Committee - November 3,
2005; Planning and Zoning Commission - November 17, 2005; Planning and Zoning
Commission - October 20, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor license for Laod Investments, LLC, dba Fuzion, 124 S. Dubuque
Sl. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Suzster, Inc., dba Club Car, 122 Wright
Street; Class C Liquor License for Gabe's, Inc., dba Gabe's, 330 E. Washington Street
Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's, Inc., dba Gabe's, 330 E. Washington Street; Class
C Liquor License for Hanrahan, Inc., dba Hanrahan's Pub, 210 N. Linn Street; Class C
Liquor License for Inc. Limited dba Sanctuary Restaurant, 405 S. Gilbert Street;
Class C Beer Permit for Fuller Properties, LC, dba T & M Mini Mart, 2601 Highway 6
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E.; Special Class C Liquor License for Pagliai's Pizza Palace, Ltd., dba Pagliai's
Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St.; Class B Liquor License for MIP, Lessee, dba Sheraton
Iowa City & Hotel Vitro, 210 S. Dubuque Street; Class C Liquor License for Jamis,
LLC, dba Ground Round Restaurant, 830 S Riverside Dr.; Class C Liquor License for
Carlos O'Kelly's of Iowa City, Inc., dba Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 S.
Waterfront; Class C Liquor License for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild Wings, 201
S Clinton St. Outdoor Service Area for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba Buffalo Wild Wings, 201
S Clinton St.; RES. 05-375, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Gabe's, Inc., dba Gabe's,
330 E. Washington Street; Class C Liquor License for New Yen Ching Restaurant,
Inc., dba New Yen Ching Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum.
Motions: Accept Abstract of Votes for the Iowa City Elections held October 11
and November 8, 2005.
Resolutions: RES. 05-376, APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO THE 28E
AGREEMENT FOR PARATRANSIT SERVICE BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND JOHNSON COUNTY FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2003 THROUGH JUNE
30,2008; RES. 05-377, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE HOLLYWOOD BLVD.
SEWER REPAIR PROJECT; RES. 05-378, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
CAMP CARDINAL ROAD SITE PREPARATION PROJECT AlKJA THE CAMP
CARDINAL ROAD PRELIMINARY CLEARING PROJECT; RES. 05-379,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR 2005 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR WATER
MAIN PROJECT; RES. 05-380, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER AND WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS FOR IDYLLWILD CONDOMINIUMS
(BUILDINGS 19-26); RES. 05-381, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER AND WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOT 2 OF WINDSOR RIDGE-
PART TWENTY-ONE (BUILDINGS ADDRESSED 4810, 4812, 4814, 4816 E. COURT
STREET; 4846, 4848, 4850,...4868 E. COURT STREET; AND 4902,4904,
4906,....4924 E. COURT STREET); RES. 05-382, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST
CO., IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2103-2105 TAYLOR
DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-383, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A TWO-MONTH EXTENSION OF THE
AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION, INC.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding installation of
one handicap parking space in front of 1027 Rochester Avenue; JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the
south and west side of Clover Street; Kevin Olson regarding Proposed Annexation
of the Altmaier Annexation District into the City of Coralville, Iowa; Kevin Olson
regarding Proposed Annexation of the Forevergreen Road Annexation District into the
City of Coralville, Iowa; Jennifer Booth regarding Stop Global Warming; Alcohol letters
from Jim Clayton, Rick Dobyns, Garry Klein; Garry Klein regarding For poor, housing
wait gets longer; Terry Smith regarding Stable Electric Rates through 2010; Janet
Peterson regarding Community Priorities Discussion; Justin Harbit regarding Deer
management; Victor Hubler regarding Status of assault investigation [Staff
response included]; Derrill and Irene Klinzman regarding Taxing manufactured homes;
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Eric Hulsing regarding Senior Project on Municipally Owned Broadband [Staff
response included]; Leah Cohen regarding Downtown lights.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Senior Center Commission Chair Jay Honohan updated Council on activities at the
Center, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Rick Dobyns, Co-
Director of the Alcohol Awareness Working Group, presented ideas to the alcohol use
downtown. Gary Sanders thanked Mayor Lehman for his years of service to the community;
acknowledged the efforts of the Police Department in helping apprehend two men
responsible for arson and murder several years ago; noted University of Iowa athletes
recognized at the annual Hawkeye Football banquet the previous week, especially Mike Elgin
an academic all-American; and the writing, acting, art, and drama efforts, such as Marilyn
Robinson for her novel "Gilead" that make Iowa City a unique place.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for January 10 on an
ordinance rezoning approximately 10.41 acres from Low Density Single-Family Residential
Zone (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay/Low Density Single-Family Residential Zone (OSNRS-
5) for property located east of Highway 218 and south of Melrose Avenue (Galway Hills, Part
Four). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending Title 14 entitled
"Unified Development Code" by: repealing Chapters 4, 6 and 9 and replacing them with the
new title 14 Zoning Code, amending portions of Chapters 1, 5 and 7, renumbering Chapters
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 11, and repealing chapter 12, 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 Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Dan Black, John Alberhasky, Howard Carroll,
Mary Ellen Chudacek, Thomas Conway, Patricia Fisher, William Gilpin, Olin Lloyd, John
Logan, David Panther, Michael Karr, David Stoddard, Yuk Wah Lam, Jay Nelson, Armond
Pagliai, Naftaly Stramer, Tom Cocoran, Vladimir Skarda, Daniel Hanrahan, Mike Hodge,
Anthony Christner, John Kammermeyer, Gary Stetzel, Tonita Rios, Francis and Carol
Sueppel, John and Peter Hayek, Julie Hayek, Peter Hayek, Rich Shelman, Monica Brown,
Donald Gregory Vergene, Don and Dorothy Fowles, Mary Ellen Chudacek, Steve Nash, Mike
Oliveira, Alex Galindo, Jason Vardaman, Thomas Robinson. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance rezoning property
from Medium Density Single-Family (RS-8) to Planned Development Housing Overlay-
Medium Density Single-Family Residential (OPDH-8) for lots located on Catskill Court within
the East Hill subdivision, 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 Bailey, that ORD. 05-4185, CONDITIONALLY
REZONING APPROXIMATELY 51.9 ACRES FROM JOHNSON COUNTY RESIDENTIAL (R)
TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS,
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON AMERICAN LEGION ROAD (Windsor West/formerly
Fairview Golf Course), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-384, APPROVING
THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WINDSOR WEST SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Majority
of Council requested Parks & Recreation look into the possibility of over width sidewalk
connecting American Legion Road with the connector into Scott Park. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to send a letter to the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors recommending denial of a rezoning from County A, Agricultural, to R,
Residential, for approximately 4.g6-acres of property located in Fringe Area B on the north
side of Lower West Branch Road SE east of Taft Avenue. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving of an amendment to a purchase
agreement between the City of Iowa City and Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust for
approximately 21.76 acres of property lying within lots 10 through 17 of North Airport
Development Subdivision and Lots 2, through 4 of the North Airport Development Subdivision
_ Part Two. Gary Sanders appeared. Correspondence received from Michael Briggs and
Brad Mowrey.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-385, APPROVING
OF AN AMENDMENT TO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST FOR APPROXIMATELY 21.76
ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING WITHIN LOTS 10 THROUGH 17 OF NORTH AIRPORT
DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION AND LOTS 2, THROUGH 4 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT
DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION - PART TWO. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2,
with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Elliott, Lehman,
O'Donnell. Nays: Bailey, Champion. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the South Gilbert Street / Sand Road
Improvements - Napoleon Lane to Sycamore Street project, establishing amount of bid
security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and
fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-386, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET / SAND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS -
NAPOLEON LANE TO SYCAMORE STREET PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Mormon Trek Boulevard Extension -
Willow Creek to Old Highway 218 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 Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-387, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD EXTENSION - WILLOW CREEK
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TO OLD HIGHWAY 218 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. City Engr. Knoche present
for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a lease agreement for the lease of approximately 5,000 square feet of
commercial space located within the Iowa City Public Library Building. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-388, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR
THE lEASE OF APPROXIMATELY 5,000 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE
LOCATED WITHIN THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BUilDING. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to defer to January 10 an ordinance
amending Title 10 of the City Code, entitled "Use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 3,
entitled "Commercial Use of Sidewalks," to limit fences to three (3) feet in height, to allow
sidewalk cafes only in Zone 1 in City Plaza, to clarify the definition of amenity, and to require
anchored fencing except in the winter months, and Chapter 5, entitled "City Plaza," Section 7,
entitled "Use of City Plaza," Paragraph A to clarify that sidewalk cafes are a permitted
commercial use in City Plaza, be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to defer to January 10 the resolution
rescinding Resolution No. 97-21 and adopting a fee schedule and deposit requirements for
use of public right-of-way for sidewalk cafes. Council Member Vanderhoef noted Council
had requested a map of the Plaza for discussion at their work session, and also asked for a
history of the fee schedule. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-389, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR THE
KICKER'S SOCCER PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-390, AUTHORIZING
THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON KENNEDY PARKWAY. Jody Braverman, 55
Redbud Lane, appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
lehman, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion. Nays: Vanderhoef, Elliott. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-391, AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR FUNDING FROM THE STATE RECREATIONAL TRAilS PROGRAM FOR THE
BUTLER BRIDGE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-392, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DIVISION OF
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THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE/CONFIDENTIAL PAY PLAN
BY ADDING THE POSITIONS OF P.C. TECHNICIAN, WEB DEVELOPER AND DATA BASE
ADMINISTRATOR. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-393, CLARIFYING THE
OBLIGATIONS OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2005-005 FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL LIENS AND
CHARGES. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-394, ADOPTING AN
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE OF UNPAID MOWING, CLEAN-UP OF PROPERTY, SNOW
REMOVAL, SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND STOP BOX REPAIR CHARGES AND DIRECTING
THE CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY TREASURER FOR
COLLECTION IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: Chad Campion, 311 4th Avenue to the Board of Appeals to fill an
unexpired term ending December 31,2008; Kate Colleen Karacay, 1522 Dickenson Lane to
the Human Rights Commission to fill a three-year term January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009;
John Watson, 1105 Barrington Road, to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending January 1, 2007; DaLayne Williamson, 830 Ronalds Street and
reappoint Charles Felling, 825 S. th Avenue to the Public Art Advisory Committee to fill (2)
two three-year terms January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009; Robert Engel to the Senior Center
Commission to fill a three-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,2008. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the following vacancies of Boards and Commissions will be
readvertised: Airport Commission fill an unexpired term ending March 1, 2010; Airport Zoning
Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31 , 2006; Airport Zoning
Commission to fill a six-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,2011; Animal Care and
Adoption Center Advisory Board to fill a three-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,
2008. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will
continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no
additional publication costs will be incurred.]
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Housing and Community Development
Commission to fill an unexpired term ending September 1, 2006. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2006.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies for the Youth Advisory
Commission: Four Vacancies for Two Year Terms January 1,2006 - December 31,2007,
two (2) persons - Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing and two (2) persons - Age 18 to 21 on the
date of filing; Three Vacancies for One Year Term, January 1,2006 - December 31,2006,
two (2) persons - Age 15 to 17 on the date of filing and One (1) person - Age 18 to 21 on the
date of filing. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2006.
Council Member Bailey stated it had been a delight to work with Mayor Lehman.
. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn and Council Member Vanderhoef echoed the comments.
Council Member Vanderhoef wished everyone Happy Holidays.
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Council Member O'Donnell stated it had been a pleasure working with Mayor Lehman,
and noted he had more time to work on his fishing skills. Council Member Champion
"dittoed" comments made regarding Mayor Lehman.
Council Member Elliott stated his admiration and commended Coralville for taking the
bold step on the Environmental Indoor Forest Project; and with respect, admiration,
appreciation wished Mayor a good night.
Mayor Lehman wished the Iowa Hawkeyes the best of luck at the Outback Bowl,
noting he would be there to cheer them on; stated he had enjoyed the positive experience of
serving as City Council Member and Mayor, and that all City staff were a real pleasure to
work with.
City Manager Atkins, on behalf of the 600 City employees, stated it had been a good
run, and thanked Mayor Lehman for his service.
City Atty. Dilkes stated it had been a pleasure to work with Mayor Lehman, and the
City would be lucky to get mayors like him from now on.
City Clerk Karr "dittoed" comments of the City Manager and City Attorney.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn meeting at 8:05 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council embers present.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
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Date: October 31,2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, October 31,2005,2:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG: Schreiber
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Fowler, Boothroy, Knoche, Rackis, Franklin,
Howard, Logsden
Tapes: 05-71 & 05-72, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 10 - Resolution awarding contract ...Todd Hackett Construction Company
...Affordable Dream Home Opportunities Program) HIS Director Boothroy present for
discussion.
2. (Agenda item # 9 - Resolution amending budgeted positions ...Housing and Inspection
Services Department ... one half-time housing assistant position) HIS Director Boothroy
present for discussion. (continued after Planning & Zoning Items)
TRANSIT FUNDING C1P2 of 10/27 Info Packet)
City Manager Atkins distributed a handout "Additional Transit Funding - FY07". Parking &
Transit Director Fowler and Transit Manager Logsden present for discussion.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare budget with options to appropriate $440,000 additional funding
for Council discussion during budget review. (Atkins)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE" BY:
REPEALING CHAPTERS 4, 6 AND 9 AND REPLACING THEM WITH THE NEW TITLE 14
ZONING CODE, AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTERS 1 AND 5, RENUMBERING
CHAPTERS 1,2,3,5,7,8,10 AND 11, AND REPEALING CHAPTER 12.
(Moved to last on the meeting agenda)
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B. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 15 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING
PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8) TO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY - MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (OPDH-8) FOR LOTS LOCATED ON CATSKILL COURT WITH THE EAST
HILL SUBDIVISION. (REZ-5-00012)
C. REZONING PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8) TO HIGH
DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-12) FOR LOTS LOCATED ON CATSKILL COURT
WITHIN THE EAST HILL SUBDIVISION. (REZ05-00012)
PCD Director Franklin stated item "B" was setting a new hearing on issues raised by Atty.
Ballard at the time of the first public hearing (item "C"). City Atty. Dilkes suggested setting the
new hearing, closing the hearing on "C" and then noting staff had withdrawn the second part of
"C" and no action would be necessary on the ordinance.
D. APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 51.9 ACRES
LOCATED ON AMERICAN LEGION ROAD (ANN05-00002) (formerly Fairview Golf
Course)
Franklin stated the agreement had been signed and the public hearing could be closed and
resolution adopted.
E. CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 51.9 ACRES FROM JOHNSON
COUNTY RESIDENTIAL (R) TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5)
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON AMERICAN LEGION
ROAD (REZ05-o0018) (formerly Fairview Golf Course)
F. ORDINANCE REZONING AREAS CURRENTLY ZONED CB-2 LOCATED SOUTH OF
DAVENPORT STREET AND NORTH OF JEFFERSON STREET. (FIRST
CONSIDERATION)
1. FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2) ZONE TO CENTRAL BUSINESS
SUPPORT (CB-5) ZONE, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN-1) ZONE, MIXED
USE (MU) ZONE AND PUBLIC (P) ZONE (DEFERRED FROM 10/18)
2. FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2) ZONE TO CENTRAL BUSINESS
SUPPORT (CB-5) ZONE, MIXED USE (MU) ZONE AND PUBLIC (P) ZONE, FOR
CERTAIN AREAS CURRENTLY ZONED CB-2 LOCATED SOUTH OF
DAVENPORT STREET AND NORTH OF JEFFERSON STREET.
Franklin stated the first ordinance was the one proposed by the Planning & Zoning Commission
to rezone from CB-2 to a combination of CB-5, CN-1, MU, and Public. The second was
proposed to put back the CB-2 for the area originally proposed for CN-1, with the understanding
that Planning & Zoning would be reviewing the modifications to the CB-2 zone.
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G. ORDINANCE REZONING AREAS CURRENTLY ZONED CB-2 LOCATED SOUTH OF
JEFFERSON STREET AND EAST OF GILBERT STREET. (FIRST CONSIDERATION)
1. FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2) ZONE TO CENTRAL BUSINESS
SUPPORT (CB-5) ZONE, MIXED USE (MU) ZONE AND HIGH DENSITY MUL TI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-44) ZONE (DEFERRED FROM 10/18)
2. FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2) ZONE TO CENTRAL BUSINESS
SUPPORT (CB-5) ZONE, AND HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
(RM-44) ZONE, FOR CERTAIN AREAS CURRENTLY ZONED CB-2 LOCATED
SOUTH OF JEFFERSON STREET AND EAST OF GILBERT STREET.
Franklin stated the first ordinance was the one proposed by the Planning & Zoning Commission
to rezone from CB-2 to a combination of CB-5, MU, and RM-44. The second was proposed to
put back the CB-2 for the area originally proposed for MU, with the understanding that Planning
& Zoning would be reviewing the modifications to the CB-2 zone.
H. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2)
ZONE TO CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB-5) ZONE AND PLANNED HIGH
DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (PRM) ZONE FOR THE AREAS CURRENTLY
ZONED CB-2 LOCATED SOUTH OF BURLINGTON STREET AND WEST OF LINN
STREET. (REZ05-00016) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
I. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTIES CURRENTLY ZONED RESIDENTIAL
FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING (RFBH) ZONE, TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING-
HIGH DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (OPDH-12) ZONE (REZ05-00017). (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
J. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8)
TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY - MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-
FAMILY (OPDH-8) FOR LOTS LOCATED ON LONGFELLOW PLACE WITHIN THE
LONGFELLOW MANOR SUBDIVISION. (REZ05-00010) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
K. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8)
TO HIGH DENSITY SINGLE.FAMIL Y (RS-12) FOR LOTS LOCATED ON DODGE
STREET COURT WITHIN THE JACOB RICORD'S SUBDIVISION. (REZ05-00011)
-(SECOND CONSIDERATION)
L. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8)
TO HIGH DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-12) FOR LOTS LOCATED SOUTH AND EAST
OF WHISPERING MEADOWS DRIVE WITHIN THE WHISPERING MEADOWS
SUBDIVISION. (REZ05-00013) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
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M. ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN AN ALLEY BLOCK
13, COUNTY SEAT, A PORTION OF SOUTH MADISON STREET AND A PORTION OF
DES MOINES STREET IN IOWA CITY COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 1.31 ACRES
(VAC05-o0007). (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
N. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART XXIII, IOWA
CITY, IOWA (SUB05-00024) (DEFERRED FROM 10/18)
O. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART XXIV, IOWA
CITY, IOWA (SUB05-o0025) (DEFERRED FROM 10/18)
Franklin stated the applicant has requested indefinite deferral of item "N" and "0".
AGENDA ITEMS (continued)
3. (Public hearing and motion .... deciding appeal of the Historic Preservation Commission
... enclose gutters ...517 Grant Street) PCD Director Franklin and City Atty. Dilkes
responded to questions. (continued after Council appointments)
YOUTH ADVISORY APPLICATION PROCESS (IP3 of 10/27 Information Packet)
City Atty. Dilkes and City Clerk Karr responded to questions. Council agreed to amend
procedure to allow age on the date of filing (the application), and adding parent or guardian
signature for applicants 15-17 years of age.
STAFF ACTION: Revised resolution and announcement of vacancies for November 15
agenda. (Dilkes and Karr)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Board of Adjustment (1) - Michelle Shelangouski
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment (1) - No applicants; readvertise
Airport Zoning Commission (1) - No applicants; readvertise
Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board (1) - No applicants; readvertise
Board of Appeals (1) - Alan Gerard
Human Rights Commission (3) - Sehee Foss; Martha Lubaroff; readvertise one
Parks and Recreation Commission (2) - re-appoint John Westefeld and Ryan O'Leary
Public Art Advisory Committee (2) - Re-advertise
Senior Center Commission (2) - David Gould; readvertise one
AGENDA ITEMS (continued)
4. (Agenda item # 11 - Resolution... authorizing agreement... White Buffalo... to kill deer...
January and February 2006 as part of the City's Long Term Deer Management Plan) Mayor
Lehman and UISG Rep. Schreiber to follow up with request to use University land during
winter break. (continued after Council Time)
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October 31, 2005
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COUNCIL TIME
1. (IP16 in 10/27 Information Packet - Kennedy Parkway traffic calming) In response to
Council Member Vanderhoef, Ass!. PCD Director Davidson outlined the cost for the project,
and stated Council discussion and direction is scheduled for the November 14 work session.
AGENDA ITEMS (continued)
5. (Agenda item # 12 - Resolution amending budgeted positions ...Airport.. deleting Airport
Manager... Airport Operations Specialist) Airport Commission Chair Hartwig present for
discussion.
6. (Agenda item # 14 - Resolution accepting donation of Angel of Hope Statue and approving
placement... City Park) In response to UISG Representative Schreiber and Council
Member Champion, it was stated there would be discussion on the formal agenda the next
evening.
7. (Agenda item # 13 - Resolution approving ... second amendment to development agreement
... Plaza Towers LLC) In response to Mayor Pro tem Wilburn, the City Atty. stated she felt
he would not have a conflict on the matter and could vote, but would confirm tomorrow
evening.
PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM # 6A.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE" BY:
REPEALING CHAPTERS 4, 6 AND 9 AND REPLACING THEM WITH THE NEW TITLE 14
ZONING CODE, AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTERS 1 AND 5, RENUMBERING
CHAPTERS 1,2,3,5,7,8,10 AND 11, AND REPEALING CHAPTER 12.
PCD Director Franklin, Senior Planner Miklo, and Urban Planner Howard present for continued
discussion. (Staff utilized 10/17 memo.) Further discussion is scheduled for November 14.
STAFF ACTION: Summary contained in "Zoning Code Amendments and Schedule"
memo dated November 10.
Meeting adjourned 5:00 PM.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 15, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 7, 2005, 8:20 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG: Schreiber
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Howard, Miklo
Tapes: 05-76, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
. Mayor Pro tem Wilburn and Council Members Champion and Bailey stated their objection to
addition Historic Preservation Standards to the work session agenda after it had been agreed to
wait until after the first of the year, after the original agenda had been distributed, and not
everyone had been contacted. Mayor Lehman stated the item would be discussed further later
on the agenda.
Council referred to Council Member Vanderhoefs memo (IP2 in November 3 Information
Packet) and Council Member Bailey's memo distributed that evening dealing with legislative
priorities. After discussion the following priorities were identified:
. Values Fund, REAP, CAT Grants, Vision Iowa
. Maintain TIF
. Change the Road Use Tax Formula
. Hotel/Motel tax
. Uninsured Seeking Health Care
. Manufactured Housing
. Rental Units
. Real Estate Transfer Tax
. Public Improvements Bid Threshold
. Preserve Home Rule
. Property Tax Credits
STAFF ACTION: Prepare resolution affirming the priorities for November 15 agenda
(Atkins)
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CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF ZONING CODE
No discussion - Rescheduled to November 8 work session.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION STANDARDS
Majority agreed to request the Historic Preservation Commission for their opinion on the issue
(changing the standard), whether it is something they have a strong opinion on, and then inform
Council. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion.
MEETING SCHEDULE
No discussion - Rescheduled to November 8 work session.
Meeting adjourned 9:10 PM.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 22, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 8, 2005, 1 :30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG: Schreiber (1 :55)
Staff: Atkins, Helling (2:00), Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Howard, Miklo, Boothroy (2:45)
Tapes: 05-70, Both Sides; 05-77, Side 1.
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF ZONING CODE
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE" BY:
REPEALING CHAPTERS 4, 6 AND 9 AND REPLACING THEM WITH THE NEW TITLE 14
ZONING CODE, AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTERS 1 AND 5, RENUMBERING
CHAPTERS 1,2,3,5,7,8,10 AND 11, AND REPEALING CHAPTER 12.
PCD Director Franklin, Senior Planner Miklo, and Urban Planner Howard present for continued
discussion. Further discussion is scheduled for November 14 at 4:00 p.m.
STAFF ACTION: Summary contained in "Zoning Code Amendments and Schedule"
memo dated November 10.
Meeting adjourned 3:35 PM.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 14, 2005
To: Mayor and. City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 14, 2005,4:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG: Schreiber
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Williams, Yapp, Franklin, Nasby, Rackis, Howard
Tapes: 05-77, Side 2; 05-78, Both Sides; 05-79, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
KENNEDY PARKWAY TRAFFIC CALMING PROPOSAL (IP2 of 11/10 Info Packet)
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner Williams and Ass!. PCD Director Davidson present for
discussion. Majority of Council agreed to proceed with speed humps.
STAFF ACTION: Post signs in the neighborhood and prepare a resolution for the
December 13 Council meeting for installation in the spring. (Davidson)
CDBG/HOME INVESTMENT POLICY (IP3 of 11/10 Info Packet)
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn stated he would not be participating in discussion of the next two items
as it has a conflict of interest related to Community Development Block Grant funds.
Community and Economic Development Coordinator Nasby represent for discussion. After
discussion Council agreed to leave the policy as it is (Resolution 05-213), and make no
changes.
STAFF ACTION: None.
LOCATION POLICY FOR HCDC ALLOCATIONS (IP4 of 11/10 Info Packet)
Community and Economic Development Coordinator Nasby represent for discussion. After
discussion a majority agreed to base their housing guidance to HCDC for FY07 funding on
option # 3 (use of the SSHTF "Fair Share" map and matrix without additional city funding), with
three adjustments to the SSHTF map.
· Shade census tract 105, block group 1 (off Court Street) to make it available for
development;
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. Remove census tract 18, block group 1 (east portion of that census tract) from the
development area;
· Remove census tract 17, block group 2, Gust north of Highway 6 in the Mark Twain area)
from the development area.
STAFF ACTION: Make changes in map for FY07 funding. (Nasby)
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn returned to discussion.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Consent Calendar # 5e(1) - resolution of intent .... amend purchase agreement ... Wal-Mart
Real Estate Business Trust... and setting public hearing for December 13, 2005) PCD
Director Franklin present for discussion.
2. (Item # 14 - resolution awarding contract ... parking fiber project) Council Member Elliott
clarified the project.
3. (Item # 10 - ordinance amending Title 10 .... Sidewalk cafes ...) City Atty. Dilkes responded
to questions. Majority agreed to retain the language as proposed by staff.
4. (Item # 11 - resolution rebidding... duplex home... under affordable Dream Home
Opportunities Program ... Longfellow Place ...) Council Member Vanderhoef suggested
the possibility of putting manufactured housing on the site. After discussion, a majority
agreed to defer the resolution indefinitely to allow staff time to research a manufactured
housing policy.
5. (Item # 10 - ordinance amending Title 10 .... Sidewalk cafes ...) City Atty. Dilkes clarified
that the contiguous requirement would not apply if there was no alcohol being served in the
sidewalk cafes.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Champion distributed a copy of a Daily Iowan article on the angel of hope
status being planned for City Park, and stated she hoped someone from the prevailing side
would bring it back for discussion.
2. In response to Council Member O'Donnell, City Manager Atkins stated the request for the
bus stop on Scott Boulevard would be discussed right after the budget as part of the Transit
review.
3. Mayor Lehman congratulated Council Member O'Donnell on his reelection and questioned if
Council would be interested on working on a franchise agreement with MidAmerican.
Majority agreed to wait until after the first of the year, and after completion of the budget
process.
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November 14, 2005
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MEETING SCHEDULE
)>> The City Manager stated the meeting planned for November 16 with GeoCom has been
cancelled; and the meeting day and time would be held for zoning cod discussion if
necessary.
)>> Confirmed local legislator meeting on November 28 (cancelling December 3) at 4:30-
6:00 p.m.
)>> Confirmed orientation on November 29, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
)>> Confirmed attendance and work session for State league meeting on Property Tax
legislation, November 22, 7:00 p.m. at the Library
)>> Outlined zoning code schedule:
Continue hearing to special formal meeting on December 12 (same night as work
session); close and first consideration.
Second consideration December 13.
Pass and adopt at special meeting December 15 at 4:00 p.m.
STAFF ACTION: Revised schedule to be distributed in next information packet. (Karr)
COUNCIL TIME (continued)
4. Council Member Elliott asked that the enclosed gutter issue that had been referred back to
the Historic Preservation Commission not be forgotten. PCD Director Franklin stated the
Commission had discussed the matter the previous week and had not reached conclusion
but would report back to Council.
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
B. REZONING PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8) TO
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY - MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (OPDH-8) FOR LOTS LOCATED ON CATSKILL COURT WITH THE EAST
HILL SUBDIVISION. (REZ-5-00012)
C. ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 51.9 ACRES FROM
JOHNSON COUNTY RESIDENTIAL (R) TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON
AMERICAN LEGION ROAD (REZ05-00018) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
D. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2)
ZONE TO CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB-5) ZONE, MIXED USE (MU) ZONE AND
PUBLIC (P) ZONE, FOR CERTAIN AREAS CURRENTLY ZONED CB-2 LOCATED
SOUTH OF DAVENPORT STREET AND NORTH OF JEFFERSON STREET. (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
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E. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2)
ZONE TO CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB-5) ZONE, AND HIGH DENSITY MUL TI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-44) ZONE, FOR CERTAIN AREAS CURRENTLY ZONED CB-
2 LOCATED SOUTH OF JEFFERSON STREET AND EAST OF GILBERT STREET.
(SECOND CONSIDERATION)
F. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS SERVICE (CB-2)
ZONE TO CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT (CB-5) ZONE AND PLANNED HIGH
DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (PRM) ZONE FOR THE AREAS CURRENTLY
ZONED CB-2 LOCATED SOUTH OF BURLINGTON STREET AND WEST OF LINN
STREET. (REZ05-00016) (PASS AND ADOPT)
Franklin requested indefinite deferral of items F-J until adoption of the new zoning code.
G. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTIES CURRENTLY ZONED RESIDENTIAL
FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING (RFBH) ZONE, TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING-
HIGH DENSITY SINGLE.FAMIL Y (OPDH-12) ZONE (REZ05-00017). (PASS AND ADOPT)
See item F above.
H. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8)
TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY - MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-
FAMILY (OPDH-8) FOR LOTS LOCATED ON LONGFELLOW PLACE WITHIN THE
LONGFELLOW MANOR SUBDIVISION. (REZ05-00010) (PASS AND ADOPT)
See item F above.
I. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8)
TO HIGH DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-12) FOR LOTS LOCATED ON DODGE
STREET COURT WITHIN THE JACOB RICORD'S SUBDIVISION. (REZ05-00011) (PASS
AND ADOPT)
See item F above.
J. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-8)
TO HIGH DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-12) FOR LOTS LOCATED SOUTH AND EAST
OF WHISPERING MEADOWS DRIVE WITHIN THE WHISPERING MEADOWS
SUBDIVISION. (REZ05-00013) (PASS AND ADOPT)
See item F above.
K. ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN AN ALLEY BLOCK
13, COUNTY SEAT, A PORTION OF SOUTH MADISON STREET AND A PORTION OF
DES MOINES STREET IN IOWA CITY COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 1.31 ACRES
(VAC05-00007/University of Iowa). (PASS AND ADOPT)
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Franklin stated the public hearing and conveyance is item 8 on the agenda.
ZONING CODE DISCUSSION
A. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE" BY:
REPEALING CHAPTERS 4, 6 AND 9 AND REPLACING THEM WITH THE NEW TITLE 14
ZONING CODE, AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTERS 1 AND 5, RENUMBERING
CHAPTERS 1,2,3,5,7,8,10 AND 11, AND REPEALING CHAPTER 12
PCD Director Franklin, Urban Planner Howard, and Sr. Planner Miklo present for discussion.
Staff went through the items identified in previous discussions and hearings, and contained in
the revised matrix attached to her memo of November 10 and included in the agenda packet.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare statement for Mayor to read of changes Council was
considering making to the draft zoning code; post possible continued discussion of
zoning code for November 16 (GeoCom cancelled meeting time) in the event it is needed
after the public hearing on November 15. (Franklin and Karr)
Meeting adjourned 7:40 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/15/05
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week - November 14-
19, 2005. James Smith, Social Work Intern from Iowa City Veterans Hospital accepted.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Shimek Elementary
students: Melissa McCoy, Jordyn Theisen.
The Mayor presented a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting - Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2004 to the City. Finance Director Kevin O'Malley
accepting.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved, andlor adopted as amended and to delete for separate
consideration Item No. 5e(1), resolution setting a public hearing amending a purchase
agreement between the City of Iowa City and Wal-Mart.
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: November 1, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete; November 7,
Special Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action).
Telecommunications Commission - September 26,2005; Civil Service Commission-
October 25,2005; Senior Center Commission - September 27,2005; Public Library
Board of Trustees - September 22, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Special Class C Liquor License for India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St.
Motion: Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,199,531.03 for the period
of September 1 through September 30, 2005, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 05-355, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
DECEMBER 13, 2005 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT
STREET 1 SAND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - NAPOLEON LANE TO SYCAMORE
STREET 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. 05-356, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
DECEMBER 13, 2005 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK
BOULEVARD EXTENSION - WILLOW CREEK TO OLD HIGHWAY 218 PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
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DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION; RES. 05-357, INTENT TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT
FOR THE LEASE OF APPROXIMATELY 5,000 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL
SPACE LOCATED WITHIN THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID LEASE AGREEMENT FOR DECEMBER
13, 2005.
Resolutions: RES. 05-358, NAMING DEPOSITORIES; RES. 05-359,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, BOX
CULVERT, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, PAVING AND CONCRETE TRAIL PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR RIDGE - PART TEN A, AND DECLARING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 05-360,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR RIDGE - PART THIRTEEN; RES. 05-361,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN,
AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
CONSTRUCTION OF COURT STREET LOCATED WITHIN WINDSOR RIDGE-
PART FOURTEEN, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 05-362, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOT 1 OF WINDSOR RIDGE - PART TWENTY-ONE, AND
DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE;
RES. 05-363, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 708 5th AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-364,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
COUNTRYWIDE FULL SPECTRUM LENDING DIVISION, SIMI VALLEY,
CALIFORNIA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 708 5th AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 05-365, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1228 LOUISE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-366,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
HILLS BANK AND TRUST CO., IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1713 WILSON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-367, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN REGARDING BEAM
REINFORCEMENT AT THE IOWA CITY WATER TREATMENT PLANT; RES. 05-368,
ESTABLISHING CITY OF IOWA CITY 2006 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES.
Correspondence: Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding removal
of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs in front of 1007 Bloomington Street, and
reestablishing the NO PARKING MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 8 AM-5 PM
designation; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding removal of parking meter
in the 500 block of North Clinton Street - Move NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE and
NO PARKING 2AM to 6AM TOW AWAY ZONE signs approximately 30 feet north;
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JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME
signs on both sides of Freedom Court; Geoffrey Lauer regarding Transit needs; Rod
Sullivan regarding an opportunity to work together; Rod Sullivan regarding TIFs; Philip
Swartzendruber regarding Intersection of US 6 and Heinz Road [staff response
included]; Saul Mekies regarding Telecommunications Commission budget process;
Mark Patton regarding Habitat for Humanity; Jim Knapp regarding Public Power; Jim
Clayton regarding Press Citizen Interview with Peter Nathan; Jeff Dennis regarding
Assistance with Court record [Staff response included]; Adam Zarifis regarding Jail
overcrowding; Terry Hokanson regarding Solving the Gas Pump Pinch; June
Braverman regarding Jay Honohan's guest opinion in the Iowa City Press Citizen;
Brian Flynn and Leah Cohen regarding Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board; Nick Hale
regarding PAULA citations; Jeff LeMaster regarding Intersection of Friendship and 1st
Ave [Staff response included]; Ann Sullivan regarding Iowa City Hospice Proclamation;
Scott Flaherty regarding Proclamation questions [Staff response included]; Letters
from LaDonna Wicklund, Beppie Weiss regarding Recommendation of The Moving
Crew (Bus Depot); Dennis Saeugling regarding Public Power.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-354, INTENT TO AMEND A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WAL-MART REAL ESTATE
BUSINESS TRUST FOR APPROXIMATELY 21.76 ACRES OF PROPERTY LYING WITHIN
LOTS 10 THROUGH 17 OF NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION AND LOTS
2, THROUGH 4 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION - PART TWO,
AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 13, 2005.
Leah Cohen, co-chair of the Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board, reviewed materials
contained in Consent Calendar correspondence.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14 entitled "Unified
Development Code" by: repealing Chapters 4, 6 and 9 and replacing them with the new Title
14 Zoning Code, amending portions of Chapters 1 and 5, renumbering Chapters 1,2,3, 5, 7,
8, 10 and 11, and repealing Chapter 12. The Mayor read a list of proposed changes the
Council is considering to the draft zoning code. The following individuals appeared: Charlie
Eastham, Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship, 37 Calwyn Ct.; Mike McLaughlin, 614 Pine
Ridge Rd, (C); Dennis Nowotny, 511 E. Washington St.; Glenn Siders, Land Development
Council; and Barbara Buss, 718 S. Summit St. Moved and seconded to continue the public
hearing to a special meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Garry Klein, Tim
Weitzel, Dennis Mitchell, Geoffrey Lauer, and Mike McLaughlin. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning property from Medium Density
Single-Family (RS-8) to Planned Development Housing Overlay - Medium Density Single-
Family Residential (OPDH-8) for lots located on Catskill Court with the East Hill Subdivision.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning property from Medium Density
Single-Family (RS-8) to Planned Development Housing Overlay - Medium Density Single-
Family Residential (OPDH-8) for lots located on Catskill Court within the East Hill
Subdivision, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning approximately 51.9 acres from
Johnson County Residential (R) to Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) subject to
conditions, for the property located on American Legion Road, be given second vote. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning property from Central Business
Service (CB-2) Zone to Central Business Support (CB-5) Zone, Mixed Use (MU) Zone and
Public (P) Zone, for certain areas currently zoned CB-2 located south of Davenport Street
and north of Jefferson Street, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning property from Central Business
Service (CB-2) Zone to Central Business Support (CB-5) Zone, and High Density Multi-Family
Residential (RM-44) Zone, for certain areas currently zoned CB-2 located south of Jefferson
Street and east of Gilbert Street, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to defer indefinitely the following ordinances: Rezoning property
from Central Business Service (CB-2) Zone to Central Business Support (CB-5) Zone and
Planned High Density Multi-Family Residential (PRM) Zone for the areas currently zoned CB-
2 located south of Burlington Street and west of Linn Street; Rezoning properties currently
zoned Residential Factory-Built Housing (RFBH) Zone, to Planned Development Housing-
High Density Single-Family (OPDH-12) Zone (REZ05-00017); Rezoning property from
Medium Density Single-Family (RS-8) to Planned Development Housing Overlay - Medium
Density Single-Family (OPDH-8) for lots located on Longfellow Place within the Longfellow
Manor Subdivision; Rezoning property from Medium Density Single-Family (RS-8) to High
Density Single-Family (RS-12) for lots located on Dodge Street Court within the Jacob
Ricord's Subdivision; Rezoning property from Medium Density Single-Family (RS-8) to High
Density Single-Family (RS-12) for lots located south and east of Whispering Meadows Drive
within the Whispering Meadows Subdivision. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 05-4184, VACATING A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-
OF-WAY IN AN ALLEY BLOCK 13, COUNTY SEAT, A PORTION OF SOUTH MADISON
STREET AND A PORTION OF DES MOINES STREET IN IOWA CITY COMPRISING
APPROXIMATELY 1.31 ACRES (VAC05-00007), be passed and adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of portions of the
right-of-way in an alley in Block 13, County Seat, a portion of south Madison Street and a
portion of Des Moines Street, to the University of Iowa.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-369, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF
PORTIONS OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN AN ALLEY IN BLOCK 13, COUNTY SEAT, A
PORTION OF SOUTH MADISON STREET AND A PORTION OF DES MOINES
STREET,TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing execution of a permanent utility
easement in the Peninsula Neighborhood.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-370, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT IN THE PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 10 of the City Code, entitled
"Use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 3, entitled "Commercial Use of Sidewalks," to
limit fences to three (3) feet in height, to allow sidewalk cafes only in Zone 1 in City Plaza, to
clarify the Definition of Amenity, and to require anchored fencing except in the winter months,
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and Chapter 5, entitled "City Plaza," Section 7, entitled "Use of City Plaza," paragraph A to
clarify that sidewalk cafes are a permitted commercial use in City Plaza, be given first vote.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. [See comments at end of meeting]
Moved and seconded to defer indefinitely the resolution rebidding the project for the
construction of a duplex home under the Affordable Dream Home Opportunities program
located on Longfellow Place, directing the City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and
fixing time and place for receipt of bids. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-371, ESTABLISHING A YOUTH ADVISORY
COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO.
05-334.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-372, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ADDENDUM TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT - LAKESIDE DRIVE TO 420TH STREET, STPN-6-7(66)--2J52.
Moved and seconded to defer to December 13 a resolution awarding contract and
authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the
Parking Fiber project. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: New: Youth Advisory Commission to fill four
vacancies for two year terms January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007, Two (2) persons - Age
15 to 17 on the date of filing, Two (2) persons - Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing; three
vacancies to fill one year term January 1, 2006 - December 31,2006, Two (2) persons - Age
15 to 17 on the date of filing, One (1) person - Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing. Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 4,2006.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending March 1, 2010; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired
term ending December 31, 2006; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1,
2006 - December 31,2011; Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board to fill a three-
year term January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008; Appeals, Board of to fill an unexpired term
ending December 31, 2008; Human Rights Commission to fill a three-year term January 1,
2006 - January 1, 2009; Parks and Recreation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending
January 1, 2007; Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies to fill three-year terms
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009; Senior Center Commission to fill a three-year term
January 1, 2006 - December 31,2008. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, December 7,2005. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six
publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
Marc Moen, 226 S. Clinton St., appeared regarding item # 10, sidewalk cafes.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 8:30 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.
stErnest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian ~. Karr )?ty Clerk
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Date: November 22, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 22, 2005, 7:00 PM in Room A of the Public Library
Council: Bailey, Elliott, Lehman, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
City Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr
Tapes: 05-82, Both Sides
Citv Council Leaislative Forum
Legislators attending: Senator Joe Bolkcom; Senator Bob Dvorsky; Senator David Miller; Rep.
Dave Jacoby; Rep. Dave Heaton; Rep. Mary Mascher
Board of Supervisors: Pat Harney; Terrence Neuzil; Sally Stutsman; Rod Sullivan
Facilitators: Susan Judkins, Iowa League of Cities; John Easter, Iowa State Association of
Counties (ISAC)
Ms. Judkins and Mr. Easter distributed copies of 2006 legislative priorities. Legislators
introduced themselves. Legislative panel responded to questions.
Meeting adjourned 8:35 PM.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: December 6, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 28, 2005, 4:30 PM in Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Council Elect: Correia
Legislators: Sen. Bolkcom; Sen. Dvorsky; Rep. Jacoby; Rep. Mascher
City Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Nasby
Tapes: 05-79, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
Joint Meetinq of City Council and Area Leqislators
Mayor Lehman welcomed legislators, and thanked them for attending the joint meeting. Copies
of the resolution (05-368) establishing priorities for Iowa City were distributed and discussed as
follows:
. Values Fund, REAP, CAT Grants, Vision Iowa
. Maintain TIF
. Change the Road Use Tax Formula
. Hotel/Motel tax
. Uninsured Seeking Health Care
. Manufactured Housing
. Rental Units
. Real Estate Transfer Tax
. Public Improvements Bid Threshold
. Preserve Home Rule
. Property Tax Credits
Legislators asked Councilors to encourage other Councils to meet with their area legislators and
encouraged individuals to run for State offices. Rep. Mascher complimented Iowa City on their
establishment of the Youth Advisory Board and development of the Dog Park. Council Member
Vanderhoef noted the League of Cities Lobbying day at the State House was scheduled for
February 1. Sen. Dvorsky thanked Mayor Lehman for his years of service.
Meeting adjourned 6:00 PM.
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 11/29/05
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss as public
employer strategy regarding Collective Bargaining with City Employee Organizations; as
such discussion is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa
City and the Police Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-373, REBIDDING THE PROJECT FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DUPLEX HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM
HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM LOCATED ON LONGFELLOW PLACE,
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND
FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Moved and seconded to reconsider deferral of the Parking Fiber Interconnect
project. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer awarding of contract for the Parking Fiber
interconnect project. The Mayor declared the motion defeated.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 05-374, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE PARKING FIBER INTERCONNECT
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting 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
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Date: December 6, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, November 29, 2005, 7:45 PM in Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilbum
Council Elect: Correia
UISG: Schreiber
City Staff: Atkins, Dilkes, Karr
Tapes: 05-83, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
ORIENTATION (IP3 of 11/23 Information Packet)
Staff reviewed:
. Open Meetings/Executive Sessions/E-Mail
. Special FunctionslTravel Policy
. Posting agendas and minutes
. Voting procedures
. Conflict of Interest
. Ordinances/Resolutions/Minutes
. Consult policy with Planning & Zoning
. Contact with staff
Oraanizational Meetina
Staff stated the agenda would include election of mayor and mayor pro tem, as well as
appointments to Committees. City Charter requires meeting to occur between noon on the 2nd
and noon on the 6th of January. Council agreed to meet at 4:00 PM on January 3.
Work Sessions
Staff reviewed purpose, procedure, and fairness issues. Council agreed to
. Continue work sessions at 6:30 PM on Monday prior to fonmal meetings
. Requested a goal setting retreat be held outside of City Hall, with an outside facilitator,
City Manager will follow up with facilitator and provide dates at December 12 work
session
. Budget work sessions set aside were January 17, 25 (after joint communications center
presentation). 30 and 31
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Council Member Vanderhoef noted League of Cities Lobbying in Des Moines was scheduled for
February 1. Dates will be confirmed at the December 12 meeting when everyone brings
calendars.
Formal Meetinqs
Council agreed to retain:
. current procedure of first and third Tuesday starting at 7:00 PM
. procedure for calling of a special meeting by the Mayor and three Council Members
. three Council Members may add items to formal and work session agendas
Council Packets/Aqenda Preparation
Staff reviewed agenda preparation and distribution deadlines, and the procedure for Board and
Commission applications.
Miscellaneous
Bio information on Council currently on the website was distributed for updating. Council
Member Correia will provide information. Tours can be arranged at any City facilities by
contacting the City Manager.
Meeting adjourned 9:00 PM.
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
NOVEMBER 15, 2005
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr
Miklo, Franklin, O'Malley, Howard. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-80, Both
Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week - November 14-
19, 2005. James Smith, Social Work Intern from Iowa City Veterans Hospital accepted.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Shimek Elementary
students: Melissa McCoy, Jordyn Theisen.
The Mayor presented a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting - Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2004 to the City. Finance Director Kevin O'Malley
accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
amended and to delete for separate consideration Item No. 5e(1), resolution setting a public
hearing amending a purchase agreement between the City of Iowa City and Wal-Mart.
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: November 1, Regular Council Formal Official and Complete; November 7,
Special Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action).
Telecommunications Commission - September 26,2005; Civil Service Commission-
October 25, 2005; Senior Center Commission - September 27, 2005; Public Library
Board of Trustees - September 22, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Special Class C Liquor License for India Cafe Corp., dba India Cafe, 227 E.
Washington St.
Motion: Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,199,531.03 for the period
of September 1 through September 30, 2005, as recommended by the Finance
Director subject to audit.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 05-355, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
DECEMBER 13, 2005 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT
STREET / SAND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - NAPOLEON LANE TO SYCAMORE
STREET 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. 05-356, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
DECEMBER 13, 2005 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK
BOULEVARD EXTENSION - WILLOW CREEK TO OLD HIGHWAY 218 PROJECT,
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DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION; RES. 05-357, INTENT TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT
FOR THE LEASE OF APPROXIMATELY 5,000 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL
SPACE LOCATED WITHIN THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID LEASE AGREEMENT FOR DECEMBER
13, 2005.
Resolutions: RES. 05-358, NAMING DEPOSITORIES; RES. 05-359,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, BOX
CULVERT, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, PAVING AND CONCRETE TRAIL PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR RIDGE - PART TEN A, AND DECLARING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 05-360,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENTS FOR WINDSOR RIDGE - PART THIRTEEN; RES. 05-361,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN,
AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
CONSTRUCTION OF COURT STREET LOCATED WITHIN WINDSOR RIDGE-
PART FOURTEEN, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR
PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 05-362, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOT 1 OF WINDSOR RIDGE - PART TWENTY-ONE, AND
DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE;
RES. 05-363, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 708 5th AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-364,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
COUNTRYWIDE FULL SPECTRUM LENDING DIVISION, SIMI VALLEY,
CALIFORNIA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 708 5th AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA;
RES. 05-365, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1228 LOUISE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-366,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO
A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
HILLS BANK AND TRUST CO., IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1713 WILSON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 05-367, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN REGARDING BEAM
REINFORCEMENT AT THE IOWA CITY WATER TREATMENT PLANT; RES. 05-368,
ESTABLISHING CITY OF IOWA CITY 2006 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES.
Correspondence: Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding removal
of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs in front of 1007 Bloomington Street, and
reestablishing the NO PARKING MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 8 AM-5 PM
designation; JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding removal of parking meter
in the 500 block of North Clinton Street - Move NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE and
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NO PARKING 2AM to 6AM TOW AWAY ZONE signs approximately 30 feet north;
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME
signs on both sides of Freedom Court; Geoffrey Lauer regarding Transit needs; Rod
Sullivan regarding an opportunity to work together; Rod Sullivan regarding TIFs; Philip
Swartzendruber regarding Intersection of US 6 and Heinz Road [staff response
included]; Saul Mekies regarding Telecommunications Commission budget process;
Mark Patton regarding Habitat for Humanity; Jim Knapp regarding Public Power; Jim
Clayton regarding Press Citizen Interview with Peter Nathan; Jeff Dennis regarding
Assistance with Court record [Staff response included]; Adam Zarifis regarding Jail
overcrowding; Terry Hokanson regarding Solving the Gas Pump Pinch; June
Braverman regarding Jay Honohan's guest opinion in the Iowa City Press Citizen;
Brian Flynn and Leah Cohen regarding Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board; Nick Hale
regarding PAULA citations; Jeff LeMaster regarding Intersection of Friendship and 1st
Ave [Staff response included]; Ann Sullivan regarding Iowa City Hospice Pr.oclamation;
Scott Flaherty regarding Proclamation questions [Staff response included]; Letters
from LaDonna Wicklund, Beppie Weiss regarding Recommendation of The Moving
Crew (Bus Depot); Dennis Saeugling regarding Public Power.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-354, INTENT TO
AMEND A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WAL-
MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST FOR APPROXIMATELY 21.76 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LYING WITHIN LOTS 10 THROUGH 17 OF NORTH AIRPORT
DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION AND LOTS 2, THROUGH 4 OF THE NORTH AIRPORT
DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION - PART TWO, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
DECEMBER 13, 2005. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following
division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Elliott. Nays:
Bailey, Champion. Absent: None.
Leah Cohen, co-chair of the Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board, reviewed materials
contained in Consent Calendar correspondence.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 14 entitled "Unified
Development Code" by: repealing Chapters 4, 6 and 9 and replacing them with the new Title
14 Zoning Code, amending portions of Chapters 1 and 5, renumbering Chapters 1,2,3, 5, 7,
8, 10 and 11, and repealing Chapter 12. The Mayor read a list of proposed changes the
Council is considering to the draft zoning code. The following individuals appeared: Charlie
Eastham, Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship, 37 Calwyn Ct.; Mike McLaughlin, 614 Pine
Ridge Rd, (C); Dennis Nowotny, 511 E. Washington St.; Glenn Siders, Land Development
Council; and Barbara Buss, 718 S. Summit St. PCD Director Franklin and Urban Planner
Howard present for discussion. Moved by Elliott, seconded by Champion, to continue the
public hearing to a special meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12. Council agreed
not to hold the work session scheduled for November 16 on the zoning code. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from Garry Klein, Tim Weitzel,
Dennis Mitchell, Geoffrey Lauer, and Mike McLaughlin. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning property from Medium Density
Single-Family (RS-8) to Planned Development Housing Overlay - Medium Density Single-
Family Residential (OPDH-8) for lots located on Catskill Court with the East Hill Subdivision.
No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance rezoning property
from Medium Density Single-Family (RS-8) to Planned Development Housing Overlay-
Medium Density Single-Family Residential (OPDH-8) for lots located on Catskill Court within
the East Hill Subdivision, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance rezoning
approximately 51.9 acres from Johnson County Residential (R) to Low Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-5) subject to conditions, for the property located on American Legion Road,
be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance rezoning property
from Central Business Service (CB-2) Zone to Central Business Support (CB-5) Zone, Mixed
Use (MU) Zone and Public (P) Zone, for certain areas currently zoned CB-2 located south of
Davenport Street and north of Jefferson Street, be given second vote. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion, Elliott,
Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Wilburn, Bailey. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance rezoning property
from Central Business Service (CB-2) Zone to Central Business Support (CB-5) Zone, and
High Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-44) Zone, for certain areas currently zoned CB-2
located south of Jefferson Street and east of Gilbert Street, be given second vote. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the fOllowing division of roll call vote. Ayes: Champion,
Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Wilburn, Bailey. Absent: None.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer indefinitely the following
ordinances: Rezoning property from Central Business Service (CB-2) Zone to Central
Business Support (CB-5) Zone and Planned High Density Multi-Family Residential (PRM)
Zone for the areas currently zoned CB-2 located south of Burlington Street and west of Linn
Street; Rezoning properties currently zoned Residential Factory-Built Housing (RFBH) Zone,
to Planned Development Housing-High Density Single-Family (OPDH-12) Zone (REZ05-
00017); Rezoning property from Medium Density Single-Family (RS-8) to Planned
Development Housing Overlay - Medium Density Single-Family (OPDH-8) for lots located on
Longfellow Place within the Longfellow Manor Subdivision; Rezoning property from Medium
Density Single-Family (RS-8) to High Density Single-Family (RS-12) for lots located on
Dodge Street Court within the Jacob Ricord's Subdivision; Rezoning property from Medium
Density Single-Family (RS-8) to High Density Single-Family (RS-12) for lots located south
and east of Whispering Meadows Drive within the Whispering Meadows Subdivision. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council Members present.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 05-4184, VACATING A
PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN AN ALLEY BLOCK 13, COUNTY SEAT, A PORTION
OF SOUTH MADISON STREET AND A PORTION OF DES MOINES STREET IN IOWA
CITY COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 1.31 ACRES (VAC05-00007/University of Iowa), be
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passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conveyance of portions of the
right-of-way in an alley in Block 13, County Seat, a portion of south Madison Street and a
portion of Des Moines Street, to the University of Iowa. No one appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 05-369, AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF PORTIONS OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN AN ALLEY IN BLOCK 13,
COUNTY SEAT, A PORTION OF SOUTH MADISON STREET AND A PORTION OF DES
MOINES STREET,TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing execution of a permanent utility
easement in the Peninsula Neighborhood. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 05-370, AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT IN THE PENINSULA
NEIGHBORHOOD. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 10 of
the City Code, entitled "Use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 3, entitled "Commercial
Use of Sidewalks," to limit fences to three (3) feet in height, to allow sidewalk cafes only in
Zone 1 in City Plaza, to clarify the Definition of Amenity, and to require anchored fencing
except in the winter months, and Chapter 5, entitled "City Plaza," Section 7, entitled "Use of
City Plaza," paragraph A to clarify that sidewalk cafes are a permitted commercial use in City
Plaza, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. [See comments at end of meeting]
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to defer indefinitely the resolution
rebidding the project for the construction of a duplex home under the Affordable Dream Home
Opportunities program located on Longfellow Place, directing the City Clerk to publish
advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 05-371, ESTABLISHING A
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 05-334. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 05-372, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ADDENDUM TO THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE HIGHWAY 6
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - LAKESIDE DRIVE TO 420TH STREET, STPN-6-7(66)--2J52.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to December 13 a resolution
awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for
construction of the Parking Fiber project. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: New: Youth Advisory Commission to fill four
vacancies for two year terms January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007, Two (2) persons - Age
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15 to 17 on the date of filing, Two (2) persons - Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing; three
vacancies to fill one year term January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006, Two (2) persons - Age
15 to 17 on the date of filing, One (1) person - Age 18 to 21 on the date of filing. Applications
must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2006.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending March 1, 2010; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired
term ending December 31,2006; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1,
2006 - December 31,2011; Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board to fill a three-
year term January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008; Appeals, Board of to fill an unexpired term
ending December 31,2008; Human Rights Commission to fill a three-year term January 1,
2006 - January 1, 2009; Parks and Recreation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending
January 1, 2007; Public Art Advisory Committee for two vacancies to fill three-year terms
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009; Senior Center Commission to fill a three-year term
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, December 7,2005. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six
publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council
agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.]
Council Member Elliott noted the announcement of vacancies for the Youth Advisory
Board and suggested a different recruitment than other Boards and Commissions. Council
Member Bailey stated she would also follow up with young people who had expressed
interest earlier.
Council Member Champion noted the proclamation for Hunger and Homelessness
Awareness Week and suggested two local agencies, Crisis Center and Shelter House, who
could use food and money.
Council Member Vanderhoef noted the letter on the Consent Calendar for use of the
old bus depot from the Moving Crew and suggested the item be scheduled for the next work
session.
Mayor Pro tem Wilburn congratulated the 2005 Philanthropy Award winners: Frank &
Lucille Boyd, Outstanding Individual Philanthropist; Project GREEN, Outstanding
Philanthropic Organization; Children Helping Innocent Laborer's Dramatic Child of Iowa City,
Outstanding Philanthropic Youth; Sandy Boyd, Benjamin Franklin Award.
Council Member Bailey reminded Council and the public of the corridor group meeting
planned on light rail transportation November 17.
Mayor Lehman reminded Council of the employee appreciation luncheon planned for
November 17. Council Member Vanderhoef stated she had a conflict and would not be able
to attend; reported that the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) luncheon held on
November 11 was delightful; congratulated incoming Council Members Amy Correia, Mike
O'Donnell, and Connie Champion.
Marc Moen, 226 S. Clinton St., appeared regarding item # 10, sidewalk cafes.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 8:30 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
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Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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
NOVEMBER 29, 2005
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes,
Karr, O'Malley, Boothroy, Mejia. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 05-81, Side 1.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss as public employer strategy regarding Collective Bargaining with City Employee
Organizations; as such discussion is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 7:31 p.m.
Council returned to open session 7:40 p.m.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to approve a tentative agreement
between the City of Iowa City and the Police Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City.
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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 05-373,
REBIDDING THE PROJECT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DUPLEX HOME
UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM LOCATED
ON LONGFELLOW PLACE, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to reconsider deferral of the Parking
Fiber Interconnect project. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to defer awarding of contract for the
Parking Fiber interconnect project. The Mayor declared the motion defeated
unanimously, 0/7, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 05-374, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE PARKING FIBER
INTERCONNECT PROJECT to Gabe's Construction Co., Inc. for $114,900.00.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Elliott, to adjourn the special meeting 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