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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 23, 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, Trueblood, Knoche. Council minutes tape recorded on
Tape 01~98, Both Sides, Tape 01-99, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed "Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery" Day -
October 26, Fire Dept. Lt. Lacina, accepting. Community and Regional Planning Day
- November 8, Ann Bovbjerg, accepting. All Johnson County Reads the Same Book
- October 22 - December 5, Burns Weston, accepting. (Proclamation for United
Nations Day read later in the meeting).
The Mayor announced that tickets were still available for the Human Rights
Breakfast scheduled for October 25.
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 meeting of October 8,
published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Human Rights Commission -
August 27. Planning and Zoning Commission - September 20. Police Citizens
Review Board - September 11. Public Art Advisory Committee - September
6.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Hanrahan, Inc., dba Hanrahan's Pub, 210 N.
Linn St. RES. 01-330, Bk. 126, p. 330, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT
Hanrahan, Inc., dba Hanrahan's Pub, 210 N. Linn St. Renewals:
Class C Liquor License for I.C.B.B., Ltd., dba Brown Bottle, 115 E.
Washington St. Class C Liquor License for La Casa, Ltd., dba La Casa, 1200
S. Gilbert Ct. Class C Beer Permit for Dell Mart, Corp., dba Dell Mart #1,525
Hwy 1 West. Class C Beer Permit for Krishna, Inc., dba Mini Mart, 731 S.
Riverside Dr. Class C Beer Permit for Inland Transport Company dba
Kirkwood Hawkeye Convenience Stores, 300 Kirkwood Ave. RES. 01-331, Bk.
126, p. 331. TO ISSUE CIGARETTE REFUND for Paul's Discount of Iowa
City, Inc., dba Paul's of Iowa City, 424 Hwy. 1 West.
Motions: Accepting abstract of City Council primary election of October
9, 2001. Approve disbursements in the amount of $16,578,297.57 for the
period of September 1 through September 30, 2001, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 126: RES. 01-332, p. 332, FIXING DATE
FOR A MEETING (November 13) ON THE ISSUANCE OF $10,250,000
SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 01-333, p. 333, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for November 13 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE COURT HILL TRUNK SEWER IMPROVEMENTS 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. 01-334, p. 338, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE ROCHESTER AVENUE PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
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PROJECT. RES. 01-335, p. 335, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY CABLE TV DIVISION OFFICES PROJECT. RES. 01-336, p.
336, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT ON
LOT 7, HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT FIRST ADDITION, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 01-337, p. 337, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING
TWO REHABILITATION AGREEMENTS, TWO PROMISSORY NOTES,
TWO MORTGAGES, A FINANCING STATEMENT (UCC4), AND AN
AMENDED PROMISSORY NOTE AND MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1902 H STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-338, p. 338,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A REHABILITATION
AGREEMENT AND STATEMENT OF LIFE LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 328 4TM AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-339, p. 339,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND HAWKEYE STATE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 416 SOUTH DODGE STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-
340, p. 340, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND HAWKEYE STATE BANK, IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 716 NORTH DUBUQUE STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 01-341, p. 341, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND ABBE. INC, CEDAR RAPIDS,
IOWA, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 817 - 825 PEPPERWOOD LANE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-342, p. 342, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING STATEMENT OF LIFE LIEN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 811 HUDSON AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: William Field regarding Smoking. Greg Probst
regarding Bulky Item Collection. Andrea Lichtenberger regarding Alcohol
Ordinance. John Darnauer regarding Tower Place Signage. Carrie Watson
regarding Invitation to Visit High School Classroom. James Throgmorton
regarding Invitation to Presentation. James Lee regarding Walter Lee v. US
Government. Bobby Jett regarding 64-1a. Rod Sullivan (The Arc) regarding
Funding Request. John Maxwell regarding Public Power. Carol DeProsse
regarding Drugs. Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of a NO
PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign on the north side of River Street.
Previously distributed regarding Smoking: Lorraine Bailey, Anne Gasperetti,
Suzanne Jacque, S.L. Westcott, M. Jeanne Bock, Joni Troester, Kelly
Dunham, Susan Goodner, Carma Bylund, Martha Rosett Lutz. Kelly Donham
regarding smoking. John Meyer regarding Water Bill. Helene Hembreiker
regarding Franchise.
Council Member Wilburn requested the City Clerk consider distribution of a simplified
version of the alcohol ordinance to all liquor licensees. Staff will follow up. Council
Member Kanner stated he would be accepting the invitation from James
Throgmorton to attend a presentation from Professor Frug. Affirmative roll call vote
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unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Jay Honohan, Senior Center Commission Chair, presented an update on
activities at the Center. Christopher Merrill, Director of International Writing Program,
and David Skorton, University of Iowa Vice-President, requested the City join with the
University in establishing Iowa City as a safe haven for writers at risk. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council directed
staff to schedule the matter for an upcoming work session. Dan Leney appeared
regarding the loss of his drivers license.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
November 13 on an ordinance to rezone from Medium Density Single Family (RS-8)
to Historic Preservation Overlay (RS-8/OHP) for properties within the Longfellow
Neighborhood to establish the Longfellow Historic District. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for
November 13 on an ordinance to rezone from Medium Density Single Family (RS-8)
to Conservation District Overlay (RS-8/OCD) for properties within the Longfellow
Neighborhood to establish the Clark Street Conservation District. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for November
13 on an ordinance to rezone from Medium Density Single Family (RS-8) to
Conservation District Overly (RS-8/OCD) for properties within the Longfellow
Neighborhood to establish the Dearborn Street Conservation District. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
November 13 on an ordinance to vacate 11,800 square feet of undeveloped
Kirkwood Avenue right-of-way located south of the Church of Christ parking lot at
1320 Kirkwood Avenue. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
A public hearing was held 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. Barbara Buss, 747 W. Benton,
appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to accept correspondence from
Ms. Buss. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public hearing was held 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 following individuals appeared:
Atty. Bob Downer, representing Streb Investment Partnership; Robert Cramer,
President Fareway Stores; Planning & Zoning Chair Ann Bovbjerg; Don Peterson,
Hawkeye Oil Company; Louise Young, Capitol House Apartments; 'Patsy Benhart,
Bon Aire; Emma Mills; Dale Nicoson, N. Van Buren St. Moved by O'Donnell,
seconded by Pfab, to accept correspondence from: Petition with 13 names, Loraine
Bailey, Tami Shaw, Angela Klein, Atty. Bob Downer. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 7~0, all Council Members present. Moved by (::)'Donnell, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to continue public hearing to November 13. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council directed staff to place a
vote on the November 13 agenda for this item.
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A public hearing was held an ordinance to rezone approximately 24.12 acres
from Interim Development Single-Family, (First and Rochester, Part 4) ID-RS, to
Sensitive Areas Overlay Low Density Single-Family, SAO-5, located east of Hickory
Trail. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held 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. No one
appeared.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone approximately 14.07
acres (Village Green, Parts 19-20) 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. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, that ORD. 01-3985, Bk. 44, p. 31,
AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "ZONING," ARTICLE O, ENTITLED
"SIGN REGULATIONS," TO PERMIT CANOPY ROOF SIGNS, AS A PERMITTED
SIGN IN THE CB-2, CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT ZONE, CB-5, CENTRAL
BUSINESS SUPPORT ZONE AND THE CB-10, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
ZONE, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-343, Bk. 126, p.
343, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 236,
WASHINGTON PARK ADDITION, PART 11 (Arbor Hill), AND AUDITOR'S PARCEL
2001023, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-344, Bk.
126, p. 344, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL
PLAT OF PRAIRIES EDGE SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-345, Bk. 126,
p. 345, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE - PART ELEVEN A,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost of construction of a universal design single family home under the
Affordable Dream Home Opportunities Program (1821 B Street), establishing amount
of bid security to accompany each bid, directing the City Clerk to public
advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Marilyn Belman,
922 E. Jefferson St., appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-346, Bk. 126, p.
346, APPROVING 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, (1821 B STREET), ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLIC
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
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unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Recreation and Civic Center HVAC and
Plumbing Replacement 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. Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood present for discussion.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-347,
Bk.126, p. 347, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RECREATION
AND CIVIC CENTER HVAC AND PLUMBING REPLACEMENT 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 approving proceeding with the issuance and sale
of not to exceed $40,000,000 aggregate principal amount of revenue bonds (ACT,
Inc. Project) series 2001 of Iowa City, Iowa. Tom Goedken, ACT, appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-348, Bk. 126, p. 348,
PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION APPROVING PROCEEDING WITH THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $40,000,000 AGGREGATE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF REVENUE BONDS (ACT, INC. PROJECT) SERIES 2001
OF IOWA CITY, 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 proposed amendment to the City-University
Project I Urban Renewal Plan and plan area in the City of Iowa City, IA. Council
Member Vanderhoef stated that the City legal department were notified property she
owned in the area but she could participate in this vote as there was no conflict of
interest. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to November 13,
ordinance amending the Iowa City Unified Development Code by establishing a
temporary moratorium on development within the area roughly circumscribed by
Miller Avenue, U.S. Highway 1, Harlocke Street, and Benton street in Iowa City,
Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from: William
Knabe; and Chuck Meardon. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-349, Bk. 126, p.
349, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2002. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 01-350, Bk. 126, p.
350, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS BLOOMINGTON STREET BOOSTER
STATION PROJECT to Wendler Engineering & Construction for $835,568.00. Sr.
Civil Engr. Knoche present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 01-351, Bk.
126, p. 351, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL GREENSPACE SEEDING PROJECT to
Bush Seeding Company, Inc. for $96,119.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-352, Bk. 126, p.
352, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
HICKORY HILL PARK TRAIL PROJECT to Peterson Contractors, Inc. for
$469,816.50. Parks & Rec. Dir. Trueblood present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-353, Bk. 126, p.
353, ESTABLISHING THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING RELATIONS TASK
FORCE as amended. Moved by Pfab, seconded by O'Donnell, to amend the
resolution by inserting the following names: Apartment Association-Anne Vespa,
Larry Svoboda, Ted Chambers; Tenants Interests-Nick Klenske, Mike Newman, Mike
Carberry; Neighborhood Council representatives-Jerry Hansen, Tim Walker, Ann
Freerks; Representative of the Assn. Of Realtors-to be added later; Chair-Hillary
Sale. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted as amended, 6/1, with the following division of roll
call vote: Ayes: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Wilburn. Nays:
Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed United Nations Day - October 24, Marti Horan
accepting.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to appoint Pat Schnack, 2324
Mayfield Road to the Board of Library Trustees for one appointment to fill an
unexpired term ending July 1,2007. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Kanner requested
that the agenda indicate designated slots on Boards and Commissions similar to
what is published. Staff will follow up.
The Mayor noted the vacancy on the Housing & Community Development
Commission for one appointment to fill an unexpired term ending September 1,
2002, will be readvertised.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Animal Care and Adoption Center
Advisory Board - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2003
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 5.
The Mayor noted the previously-announced 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 - 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.
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Council Member Champion noted absentee ballots were available and
encouraged people to vote.
Council Member O'Donnell stressed the importance of voting.
Council Member Wilburn congratulated the Iowa School District for
participating in the Kids Vote campaign again this year.
Council Member Kanner noted the election currently underway at New
Pioneer Co-op; reported on his visit to the Domestic Violence Invention Program and
their need for volunteers and financial support; dedication of the downtown Literary
Walk; thanked Carol Spaziani and Nancy Purington for coming up with the idea of
the Public Art Advisory Committee; and noted the memo on the loss of $30,000 from
the transit funds and requested further information on the effect to the operating fund
reserves. City Manager will follow up.
Mayor Lehman noted the Literary Walk was a fine example of City and
University worked together to create something special for the community.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adjourn 9:25 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Cil M;~,::/:7~
an, Mayor
Madan K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/8/2001
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.
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 and seconded 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 The Alley Cat, 13 S. Linn St.. Class C
Liquor License for Grizzly's South Side Pub, 1210 Highland Ct. Outdoor
Service Area for Grizzly's South Side Pub, 1210 Highland Ct. Class C Liquor
License for The Hilltop Lounge, 1100 N. Dodge St. Class C Beer Permit for
Russ Amoco Service, 305 N. Gilbert St. Class C Beer Permit for Sunset
Handimart, 1410 Willow Creek Dr. Refund a portion of a Class B Beer Permit
for Duds N Suds, 5 Sturgis Drive.
Setting Public Hearings: RES, 0%314, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
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, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING 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
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
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Resolutions: RES. 01-316, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
HIGHWAY 6 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVERPASS PROJECT [STP-U-
3715(14--70-52]. RES. 01-317, RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. RES. 01-318,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PROJECT. RES. 01-319, 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 Court 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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-320, 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.
Caroline Dieterie, 727 Walnut, appeared regarding development of 64-1a 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 and seconded to set a public hearing for October 23 on an ordinance
to rezone approximately 3.07 acres 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. Moved and seconded to accept corres]~ondence from: Fredda and
Richard Caplan; and Mary Hitchcock. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Ken Richardson. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded to set a public 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. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from: Stephen Tully, Judith Klink, Barbara
Buss, Mary Dion. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Atty. Tom Gelman
appeared for purchaser of the property, Westcott Properties. Atty. Jim Houghton,
appeared for Clark and Shirley Cox.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending the Zoning Code, Article
O, Sign Regulations, to permit canopy roof signs, be given second vote. The Mayor
declared the motion. carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3984, AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF 30.11 ACRES OF
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.
Moved and seconded 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 of Washington Street, east of
Green Mountain Drive. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to November 13 a resolution approving the
preliminary and final plat of Saltzman Subdivision, a 2.8-acre, 3-lot commercial
subdivision located east of Riverside Drive south of Benton Street. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from
Mark Danielson. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2002 operating
budget.
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 Weeber Circle; Georgeanne Chaven, 1124 Harlocke; and Joe Raso, ICAD
President.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-321, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE
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REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SEABURY
& SMITH, INC. AND SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. Scott Fisher,
Seabury and Smith, present.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-322, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE
REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND OWENS-
BROCKWAY PLASTIC PRODUCTS, INC.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt. RES. 01-323, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-324, APPROVING THE 2001-2002
DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from:
Francine Deitsch. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-325, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-326, SELECTING A PREFERRED
DEVELOPER FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-
1A. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: Paul Smith and Doris
Kobliska (Downtown Association), Nancy Purington, and James Clark. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-327, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-328, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt. RES. 01-329, 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.
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,
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2006. Board of Appeals - One vacancy to fill a five year term January 1, 2002 -
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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:50 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/Emest W. Lehman, Mayor
publication -
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
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 Ih
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 Herre, 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. 314, 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 Court 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 public 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. Arty. 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 O, 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 OF 30.11 ACRES OF 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
approving the preliminary and final plat of Saltzman Subdivision, a 2.8-acre, 3-lot
commercial subdivision located east of Riverside Drive south of Benton Street. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Q'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 Weeber 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 REDEVELQPMENT 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 O'Donnell, to adopt. RES. 01-329, Bk. 126, p.
329, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION QF 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 Atkins 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
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk