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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 8, 2001
Iowa City City Council, special meeting 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff Members present: Atkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Mansfield, Mollenhauer, Schoon, Davidson, Fosse.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 01-92, Both Sides; Tape 01-93, Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed SAVE Today - October 10; Fire Prevention Week -
October 7-13, Lt. Stimmel and representatives of Shift C, Iowa City Fire Department,
accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended and to delete from the Consent Calendar and consider as a separate
item 3e(1 ) a resolution accepting the work for the Iowa Avenue Streetscape Phase I1:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meetings of September
25 and September 27, published subject to corrections, as recommended by
the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Board of Appeals - September
10. Housing and Community Development Commission - August 16. Housing
and Community Development Commission - August 30. Iowa City Public
Library Board of Trustees - August 23. Parks and Recreation Commission -
September 5. Planning and Zoning Commission - September 6.
Telecommunications Commission - July 9
Recommendation: Issue $125,000 in pass-through funds to
PATV for a facility.
Telecommunications Commission - July 23. Telecommunications
Commission - July 30
Recommendation: Pursue the agreement with PATV.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Class C Liquor License for Herro, Inc., dba The Alley Cat, 13 S.
Linn St.. Class C Liquor License for HMDS Inc., dba Grizzly's South Side Pub,
1210 Highland Ct. Outdoor Service Area for HMDS Inc., dba Grizzly's South
Side Pub, 1210 Highland Ct. Class C Liquor License for Hilltop Tavern, Ltd.,
dba The Hilltop Lounge, 1100 N. Dodge St. Class C Beer Permit for R S N V,
Inc., dba Russ Amoco Service, 305 N. Gilbert St. Class C Beer Permit for
Nordstrom Oil Company, dba Sunset Handimart, 1410 Willow Creek Dr.
Refund a portion of a Class B Beer Permit for Landis Management, Inc., dba
Duds N Suds, 5 Sturgis Drive.
Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 126: RES, 01-314, p. 3t4, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for October 23 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF A
UNIVERSAL DESIGN SINGLE FAMILY HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE
DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR
OF HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON
FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 01-315, p. 315,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for October 23 ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RECREATION AND CIVIC CENTER HVAC
AND PLUMBING REPLACEMENT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
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PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 126: RES. 01-316, p. 316, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVERPASS PROJECT [STP-
U-3715(14--70-52]. RES. 01-317, p. 317, RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. RES. 01-318, p.
318, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PROJECT. RES. 01-319, p. 319, ACCEPTING
THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER
MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR STONE BRIDGE
ESTATES - PART ONE, AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Correspondence: John Neff - Johnson County Jail Statistics. Cindy
Adam - Parking. Elizabeth Koppes - Nuisance Ordinance. Katie Anthony -
Landlord Committee. David Tingwald - 73OT Traffic Calming. Julia Sweetser -
Support for Coralville. Dawn Mueller - Support for Muslim Community. Marsha
Paulsen Peters - Smoking. Pediatric Associates of Iowa City & Coralville -
Smoking. Julie Phye - Alcohol. Caroline Dieterie - Charter Amendments
Special Meeting. Memorandum from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner:
Installation of NO PARKING, STOPPING, OR STANDING Signs on
Southlawn Drive in the Vicinity of Lucas Elementary School. Memorandum
from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Installation of a Parking Meter on
the South Side of Cour~ Street between Capitol Street and Madison Street
Earlene Davison Giglierano and James Giglierano - Nuisance Ordinance.
Carol DeProsse - Amendment Documents [previously distributed]. Todd Kratz
- Council. Caroline Dieterie - Brothers Bar & Grill advertisement. Chuck
Meardon - Ruppert property downzoning/moratorium. Kathleen Henderson -
proposed nuisance ordinance/rental housing enforcement.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-320, p. 320,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE PHASE II
PROJECT. Council Member Vanderhoef stated she would be abstaining due to a
conflict of interest. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Vanderhoef abstaining.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Caroline Dieterie, 727 Walnut, appeared regarding development of 64-1 a and
encouraged a recent memo from the Chamber of Commerce encouraging voting for
the incumbents in the October 9 primary election. Charles Major, 7 Blue Stem Court,
appeared regarding lack of quorum for the special Council meeting regarding Charter
Amendments. Brandon Ross, 1822 Rochester Avenue, encouraged people to vote
October 9. The following individuals appeared regarding the Neighborhood Council
rental housing enforcement proposal: Merle Hamilton, 715 N. Van Buren and Anna
Buss, 830 Miller Avenue.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
October 23 on an ordinance to rezone approximately 3.07 acres (Buss) from Medium
Density Multifamily, RM-20, to Medium Density Single Family, RS-8, located at 747
W. Benton Street. Mary Hitchcock, representing the Ruppert family, appeared. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from:
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Fredda and Richard Caplan; and Mary Hitchcock. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for
October 23 on an ordinance to rezone approximately 6.15 acres (Fareway) from
Intensive Commercial, C1-1, to Community Commercial, CC-2, located at Commerce
Drive and Liberty Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept
correspondence from Ken Richardson. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
October 23 on an ordinance to rezone approximately 24.12 acres from Interim
Development Single-Family, ID-RS, to Sensitive Areas Overlay Low Density Single-
Family, SAO-5, located east of Hickory Trail (First & Rochester, Parts 4-6). The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0 unanimously, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to set a public hearing for October
23 on a rezoning ordinance to amend the OPDH plan for Village Green Part XVIII to
permit nine additional residential units on 4.33 acres of property located west of Scott
Boulevard and south of Wellington Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kanner, to set a pub'lic hearing for
November 13 on an ordinance to rezone 1.38 acres from High Density Multi-Family
Residential, RM-44, to Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, RM-20 for property
located at 1045-1075 W. Benton Street. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by
Champion, to accept correspondence from: Stephen Tully, Judith Klink, Barbara
Buss, Mary Dion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present. Atty. Tom Gelman appeared for purchaser of the
property, Westcott Properties. Atty. Jim Houghton, appeared for Clark and Shirley
Cox.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to set a public hearing for October
23, on a ordinance to rezone approximately 14.07 acres of property from Low
Density Single Family Residential, RS-5, and Planned Development Overlay - Low
Density Single Family Residential, OPDH-5, to OPDH-5, for approximately 14.07
acres of property located south of Village Road and north of Wintergreen Drive. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0 unanimously, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending the
Zoning Code, Article Q, Sign Regulations, to permit canopy roof signs, be given
second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, that ORD. 01-3984, Bk. 44, p. 30,
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION QF 30.11 ACRES QF PROPERTY FROM RURAL RESIDENTIAL,
RR-1, TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY - LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL, OSA-5, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE WEST END OF
BRISTOL DRIVE, 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 23 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
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of Washington Street, east of Green Mountain Drive. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to defer to November 13 a resolution
appreving the preliminary and final plat of Saltzman Subdivision, a 2.8-acre, 3-lot
commercial subdivision located east of Riverside Drive south of Benton Street. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Mark
Danielson. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2002 operating
budget. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on 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. The following
individuals appeared: Brandon Ross, 1822 Rochester Avenue; Robynn Shrader,
1104 Weebet Circle; Georgeanne Chaven, 1124 Harlocke; and Joe Raso, ICAD
President. Economic Development Planner Schoon and Budget Analyst Mansfield
present for discussion.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-321, Bk.
126, p. 321, 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, Individual Council Members expressed their views. Scott Fisher, Seabury and
Smith, present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following
division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion.
Nays: Pfab, Kanner. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on an agreement for private redevelopment by and
between the City of Iowa City and Owens-Brockway Plastic Products, Inc. No one
appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 01-322, Bk. 126, p.
322, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR
PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
OWENS-BROCKWAY PLASTIC PRODUCTS, iNC. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Pfab, Kanner. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the South Sycamore Regional Greenspace
Seeding 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. 01-323, Bk. 126,
p. 323, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH SYCAMORE
REGIONAL GREENSPACE SEEDING PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF
BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-324, Bk 126,
p. 324, APPROVING THE 2001-2002 DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN. Adm. Asst.
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Mollenhauer present for discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion,
Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef,
seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from: Francine Deitsch. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-325, Bk.
126, p. 325, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND OPN
ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES (Near Southside
Transportation Center). Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call
vote: Ayes: Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef. Nays:
Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-326, Bk. 126,
p. 326, SELECTING the Moen Group AS A PREFERRED DEVELOPER FOR THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1A. Moved by Vanderhoef
to amend the resolution by selecting the Executive Hotel Group. The Mayor
declared the motion dead for lack of a second. PCD Director Franklin present for
discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared
the original resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner, Pfab, Vanderhoef. Absent:
None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from:
Paul Smith and Doris Kobliska (Downtown Association), Nancy Purington, and
James Clark. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vandehoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 01-327, Bk. 126,
p. 327, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
JOHNSON STREET SANITARY SEWER PROJECT to Yordi Excavating, Inc. for
$143,455.25. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-328, Bk 126,
p. 328, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND EARTH TECH, INC. COMPANY TO
PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE MORMON TREK
BOULEVARD EXTENSION PROJECT. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Q'Donnell, to adopt. RES. 01-329, Bk. 126, p.
329, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PERMANENT WATER MAIN
EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND WATER SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
FOR HILLTOP MANUFACTURED HOUSING PARK BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND MICHAEL AND JANET DAHLEN. 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 Adjustment - One vacancy
to fill a five year term January 1,2002 - January 1, 2007. Airport Zoning Board of
Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five year term January 1,2002 - December 31,
2006. Board of Appeals - One vacancy to fill a five year term January 1, 2002 -
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December 31, 2006. Human Rights Commission - Three vacancies to fill three year
terms January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005. Parks and Recreation Commission - One
vacancy to fill a four year term January 1, 2002 - January 1,2006. Public Art
Advisory Committee - Two vacancies to fill three year terms January 1,2002 -
January 1, 2005. Senior Center Commission - Two vacancies to fill three year terms
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, November 14.
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 Kanner noted that the Iowa Streetscape Project that had
been accepted earlier in the meeting had come in under the actual bid amount;
Council meeting had been rescheduled from October 9 not only for the City primary
election but also to allow citizens the chance to watch Cleveland in the playoffs;
noted a complaint received for riding a bicycle on a downtown street and asked staff
to research adding a bike lane on Washington Street, staff will report back; asked the
status of the City requiring liability coverage for use of sidewalk vaults, City Atty. will
report back; noted FBI communication with police organizations and putting them on
high alert and questioned what that mean in Iowa City, the City Manager stated he
had talked with department directors and noted security changes have been made in
City buildings; and encouraged people to practice tolerance and espouse strength as
a community and a country of diverse and different cultures.
Council Member Wilburn encouraged citizens to support the local United Way
funding drive currently being conducted, and City staff involvement in local
organizations.
Council Member Vanderhoef stated she would be participating in the Iowa
League of Cities City Voices on legislative issues, unless their were objections;
questioned the scheduling of the Human Services Agency Hearings, the City Clerk
reported the scheduling should be out in the next week and that a request for no City
funding hearing the first week of December had been acknowledged; reported on a
discussion of community preparedness regarding natural gas and oil pipelines that
run through or near their cities and noted Council hadn't had a HAZMAT presentation
for some time; presented information on her Transportation Infrastructure Committee
meeting on the reauthorization of TEA funds.
Council Member O'Donnell stated he and fellow Councilor Champion
participated in the dedication of the Senior Center skywalk; and encouraged
everyone to get out and vote in the City primary October 9.
Council Member Champion noted the memo from the City Manager regarding
the 30 arrests for public intoxication during a week period of time; reminded citizens
to vote; and requested staff follow up on remarks made earlier in the evening
regarding police not responding to calls in the Weatherby neighborhood.
Council Member Pfab recalled a bike rider incident he witnessed near the Library
were the officer just asked the rider to walk the bike; encouraged individuals to read
the last cartoon in today's Daily lowan about a gentleman getting on a plane noting
he was sad but funny; questioned the possibility of the City and County sitting down
and discussing the 28E agreement with the Senior Center, Champion stated she and
Council Member O'Donnell were doing that already. Council Member Kanner
requested a report at the next work session.
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Mayor Lehman noted the funding situation at the University of Iowa and
encouraged talking with State representatives regarding the impact to our
community; announced festivities planned for October 13 for the dedication of Tower
Place and the Literary Walk, the City Manager stated volunteers were still needed;
and reminded citizens of the Run for the Schools scheduled Sunday, October 14.
City Manager Arkins noted several recreational projects were nearing
completion such as Hunter's Run Park Trails - 75%; City Park Trails - new
renovations going on; Skate Park - construction underway; Riverside Theater -
concrete work scheduled.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Kanner, to adjourn 9:50 p.m. The Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 9/25/01
Iowa City City Council, special meeting 7:00 p.m., at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: Pfab.
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 and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for 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., 127 Iowa Ave.
Class C Liquor License for Micky's Irish Pub, 11 S. Dubuque St. Special.
Class C Liquor License for Baldy's Wraps, 18 S. Clinton St. Class C Beer
Permit DeliMart #5, 206 E. Benton St. Class C Beer Permit for Scott Blvd.
Hawkeye Convenience Store, 2875 Commerce Dr. Class C Beer Permit for
Kum & Go #51,323 E. Burlington St. Class B Wine Permit for Kum & Go #51,
323 E. Burlington St. Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go #52, 25 W.
Burlington St. Class C Beer Permit for Kum & Go #53, 955 Mormon Trek Blvd.
Class C Liquor License for Mondo's, 212 S. Clinton St. Class C Liquor License
for Givanni's, 109 E. College St. Class C Beer Permit for T&M Mini Mart, 2601
Hwy. 6 East. Class C Beer Permit for On The Go Convenience Stores, Inc.,
2315 Muscatine Ave. Class C Liquor License for Diamond Daves Taco Co.,
1604 Sycamore St. #330 Sycamore Mall. RES. 01-300, TO ISSUE A DANCE
PERMIT for Mondo's, 212 S. Clinton St.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 01-301, SETTING DATES OF A
CONSULTATION AND A PUBLIC HEARING 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, SETTING A PUBLIC 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: RES. 01-303, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF A
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DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 64, SOUTH POINTE
ADDITION, PART 4. RES. 01-304, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE FIRST AVENUE WATER MAIN PROJECT. RES. 01-305,
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.
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 broader 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
broader moratorium request at that time. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from Robynn Shrader. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for October 8 on an ordinance to
rezone approximately 14.07 acres of property from 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Article
O, Sign Regulations, to permit canopy roof signs, be given first vote. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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
second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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 Attorney's office to be in attendance.
Moved and seconded to defer items 6a and 6b until later in the meeting. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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 Qwens-Brockway Plastic Products, Inc. and
directing city staff to publish proper notice. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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, Inc. and Southgate
Development Company, Inc. and directing city staff to publish proper notice. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public discussion was held on a resolution approving the 2001-2002 Deer
Management Plan. Lory Van Allen appeared. Moved and seconded to accept
correspondence from: Francine Deitsch. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-306, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, ESTIMATE QF 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-307, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TQ 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.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-308, 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.
Moved and seconded to defer to October 8 a resolution selecting a preferred
developer for the redevelopmerit of urban renewal parcel 64-1A. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. The following individuals 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Catherine
Johnson and James Clark. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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 Rober~ Finley.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-309, ASSESSING PROPOSED CIVIL
PENALTY OF $300.00 AGAINST OUTER LIMITS OF IOWA CITY.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-310, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-311, 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~.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-312, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-313, TO OFFER FINANCIAL
SUPPORT TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR THOSE IN NEED OF
ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES AS A RESULT OF ACTS OF TERRORISM.
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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:15 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file
in the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS- 9/27/01
Iowa City City Council, special meeting 8:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Leh-
man presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: Pfab.
Moved and seconded authorizing the Mayor to send a letter of appreciation to the
City of Coralville for their plans to build a conference center and hotel. Clara Olsen, 1888
Fox Ave. (West Branch), appeared. The Mayor declared the motion defeated.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:50 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion cap
ried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in 'the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Submitted for publication - /9/01
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 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: Atkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Kopping, Mollenhauer, Trueblood, Fowler. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 01-88, Both Sides;Tape 01-89, Side I .
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 BIvd. 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 broader 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
broader 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 Attorney'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 redevelopment 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 individuals 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 Wilbum,
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
CAF~. 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 QF ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES AS A RESULT OF ACTS
OF TERRORISM. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 6/0, P.fab 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 artended 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 28 h; 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
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, I~fab absent.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as ~nalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's office at 356~5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 27, 2001
Iowa City City Council, special meeting 8:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Leh-
man presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: Pfab. Staff members present: Arkins, Holecek, Karr, Hel-
ling. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 01-89, Side 2.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, authorizing the Mayor to send a
letter of appreciation to the City of Coralville for their plans to build a conference center
and hotel. Clara OIsen, 1888 Fox Ave. (West Branch), appeared. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 3/3, with the
following division of hand voting: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Cham-
pion, Kanner, Wilburn.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kanner, to adjourn 8:50 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Pfab absent.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk