HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-01-23 Council minutes
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 23, 2006
Iowa City City Council special meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
Franklin. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-08, Side 1.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Horace Mann
Elementary students: Sage Behr, Teara Richards, Alex Shinnick-Gordon.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: December 12, Special Council Work Session; January 4, Special Council
Formal Official and Complete; January 9, Special Council Work Session; January 10,
Special Council Formal Official and Complete; January 17, Special Council Formal
Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Board of
Appeals - May 2, 2005; Board of Appeals - May 24, 2005; Public Art Advisory
Committee - December 1,2005; Board of Adjustment - December 14, 2005; Planning
and Zoning Commission - December 15, 2005; Iowa City/Coralville Animal Care and
Adoption Center Advisory Board - October 19, 2005; Parks and Recreation
Commission - December 14, 2005; Senior Center Commission - December 27,2005;
Airport Commission - December 8, 2005; Police Citizens Review Board - December
13, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Special Class C Liquor license for USIAM, Inc., dba Thai Flavors, 340 E
Burlington St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Sylvia Venuto, dba Venuto's World
Bistro, 115 E College St.; Class C Liquor License for Mike & Marty Enterprises, Inc.,
dba Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E. Washington St.; Class B Liquor License for
Ackerman Investment Co., dba Quality Inn & Suites, Highlander Conference Center,
2525 N Dodge St.; Class E Liquor License for Supervalu, Inc., dba Cub Foods, 855
Hwy 1 West; RES. 06-17, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT for Ackerman Investment
Co., dba Quality Inn & Suites, Highlander Conference Center, 2525 N Dodge St.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $7,526,988.63 for the period
of November 1 through November 30, 2005 as recommended by the Finance Director.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 06-18, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
FEBRUARY 13, 2006 REGARDING THE INTENT TO ENTER INTO A LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH lEADING EDGE ENTERPRISES, l.L.C. D/B/A NEW YORK NY
DELI FOR THE lEASE OF THE GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE IN THE
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BUilDING; RES. 06-19, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR MARCH 21,2006 ON THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S
STREAMLINED ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 AND DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING.
Resolutions: RES. 06-20, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC
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IMPROVEMENTS FOR VILLAGE GREEN - PART XX, AND DECLARING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE.
Correspondence: Dennis Kowalski regarding Property Rights; Steve Fugate
regarding Restaurant oil collection; Kirt Sickels regarding Salute to Hospitalized
Veterans; Jacob Shultz regarding Increase growth on the east side of Iowa City;
Sophia Magill regarding Cultural Advocacy Day & Great Places Workshops; Amadi
Walker regarding Stepping Up Project [Staff response included]; Kimberly Sanders
regarding Public Meetings [Staff response included]; Drew Henning regarding Human
Rights Commission [Staff response included]; Jane Downer regarding Iowa City
Assessors Office and Johnson County Assessors Office consolidation; Gina Peters
regarding Johnson/Linn County Public Leadership Group Meeting.
The Mayor repeated the public hearings as set. Affirmative roll vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mark Ginsberg appeared urging support of the funding request for Summer of the Arts.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for February 13 on
an ordinance rezoning 1.02 acres from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) Zone to
Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for property located at 3405 Rochester Avenue. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
10.41 acres from Low Density Single-Family Residential Zone (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas
Overlay/Low Density Single-Family Residential Zone (OSNRS-5) for property located east of
Highway 218 and south of Melrose Avenue (Galway Hills, Part Four), be given second vote.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Bailey, to defer to February 13 a resolution approving
the final plat of JJR Davis Fourth Addition, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving of an amendment to a real estate
contract - installments between the City of Iowa City and United Action for Youth for
Condominium Unit 1-C in Tower Place and parking. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-21, APPROVING OF AN
AMENDMENT TO A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT -INSTALLMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1-C IN
TOWER PLACE AND PARKING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-22, NAMING THE
PENINSULA PARKLAND AREA "PENINSULA PARK". Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-23, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH GILBERT STREET /
SAND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - NAPOLEON LANE TO SYCAMORE STREET PROJECT
to Metro Pavers for $1 ,396,068.73. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Elliott, to defer to February 13 a resolution awarding
contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for
construction of the Mormon Trek Boulevard Extension - Willow Creek to Old Highway 218
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project. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to grant a 45-day extension to the
Police Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on
Complaint #05-03. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to grant a 30-day extension to the
Police Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council on
Complaint #05-04. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to approve a tentative agreement between
the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Association of Professional Firefighters. IAFF, Local
#610. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
The Mayor announced current vacancies: New: Airport Commission to fill a six-year
term March 1, 2006 - March 1, 2012; Civil Service Commission to fill a four-year term April
3, 2006 - April 5, 2010; Historic Preservation Commission to fill four vacancies for three-year
terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009; Telecommunications Commission to fill two
vacancies for three-year terms March 13, 2006 - March 13, 2009. Applications must be
received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2006.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to appoint Dee Vanderhoef to the East
Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) to fill the unexpired term of Ross Wilburn
ending 12/31/07; and that Mayor Wilburn continue to serve on the Iowa City/Coralville Sports
Authority ending 12/31/07. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to appoint Lisa Drahozal-Pooley, 1133
Briar Drive, to the Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board to fill a three-year term
January 1,2006 - December 31,2008. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Mayor Wilburn abstained due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro tem Bailey now
presiding. Moved by Correia, seconded by Elliott, to appoint Yolanda Spears, 1009 Dover
Street, to the Housing and Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired term
ending September 1, 2006. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously,
6/0/1, Wilburn abstaining. Mayor Wilburn now presiding.
The Mayor noted the following vacancies will be readvertised: Airport Commission to
fill an unexpired term ending March 1, 2010; Airport Zoning Brd. of Adjustment to fill an
unexpired term ending December 31,2006; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011.
Council Member Elliott requested that the Fire Chief and Police Chief be scheduled for
an upcoming budget work session to discuss their requests for additional personnel. Majority
agreed.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey asked if Summer of the Arts would be presenting information at
the community events hearing January 30. City Clerk Karr stated that a letter had been sent
notifying them of the procedure; announced that a Non-Profit Management Academy would
be held February 16 with a scheduled presentation on "Grant Writing" by Ron Mirror.
Interested individuals may call 337-2145.
Council Member Elliott stated he was saddened to learn of the departure of University
of Iowa President David Skorton.
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Council Member Vanderhoef reminded citizens of the council budget work sessions
and that they were open to the public, and requested that the Capital Improvement
Presentation on Wednesday be televised.
Council Member O'Donnell noted the budget included a bus stop on Scott Blvd.; and
wished University of Iowa President Skorton best wishes on his new challenge.
Council Member Correia reported on a visit to Lucas Elementary School and
discussion on starting of a Family Resource Center.
Council Member O'Donnell requested a work session on renewal of the Mid-American
franchise. A majority of Council requested the item be scheduled after the budget is finalized.
City Atty. Dilkes stated a memo on the Des Moines franchise fee lawsuit will be distributed
Wednesday morning.
Mayor Wilburn congratulated President Skorton on his new position and stated he had
emailed the Mayor of Ithaca (New York) to let her know what a treat they are in for.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn rneeting at 7:25 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, a~MCJej~
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
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Date: December 12, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, December 12, 2005, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG: Schreiber
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Knoche, O'Malley, Cohn
Tapes: 05-84, Both Sides
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
JOINT MEETING WITH AIRPORT COMMISSION/AVIATION COMMERCE PARK SOUTH
(IP2 of 12/1 Information Packet)
Airport Chair Hartwig and Commissioners Horan, Farris and Clay present for discussion. City
Engr. Knoche addressed questions. Majority agreed to proceed as outlined in memo form PCD
Director Franklin dated November 28.
STAFF ACTION: Schedule a meeting of Airport Commission representatives and the
Council's Economic Development Committee to discuss appropriate land uses in
Aviation Commerce Park South. (Franklin)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 10 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 10.41 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
ZONE (RS-5) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY/LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE (OSAlRS-5) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF HIGHWAY 218
AND SOUTH OF MELROSE AVENUE
B. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE" BY:
REPEALING CHAPTERS 4, 6 AND 9 AND REPLACING THEM WITH THE NEW TITLE 14
ZONING CODE, AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTERS 1, 5 AND 7, RENUMBERING
CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 AND 11, AND REPEALING CHAPTER 12. (SECOND
CONSIDERATION)
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C. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY (RS-S)
TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OVERLAY - MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (OPDH-S) FOR LOTS LOCATED ON CATSKILL COURT WITH
THE EAST HILL SUBDIVISION. (REZ-5-00012) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
D. ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 51.9 ACRES FROM
JOHNSON COUNTY RESIDENTIAL (R) TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON
AMERICAN LEGION ROAD. (REZ05-0001S) (PASS AND ADOPT)
E. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WINDSOR WEST
SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUBOO-o002S)
F. LETTER TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RECOMMENDING
DENIAL OF A REZONING FROM COUNTY A, AGRICULTURAL, TO R, RESIDENTIAL,
FOR APPROXIMATELY 4.96-ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN FRINGE AREA B ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD SE EAST OF TAFT AVENUE.
(CZ05-00001)
MOVING CREW REQUEST - OLD BUS DEPOT (IP2 of 12/8 Information Packet)
City Manager Atkins presented information. Majority of Council agreed not to approve the
request for use of the Old Bus Depot and to schedule discuss of the future of the site for the
Council priority setting after the first of the year. The City Manager reported that Mid-American
had been asked to do an appraisal for moving the transformer and the numbers have not been
received.
[Recessed work session for special formal 6:55; reconvened work session 7:45}
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Commission - no applicants, readvertise
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants, readvertise
Airport Zoning Commission - no applicants, readvertise
Animal Care and Adoption Center - no applicants, readvertise
Board of Appeals - Chad Campion
Human Rights Commission - Kate Colleen Karacay
Parks and Recreation Commission - John Watson
Public Art Advisory Committee - DaLayne Williamson and Charles Felling
Senior Center Commission - Robert Engel
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item # 7 - Public hearing and resolution .... Amendment to a purchase agreement.... Wal-
Mart Real Estate ... North Airport Development Subdivision-Part Two) City Atty. Dilkes
announced that court dates have been set on both cases, February 14 for Board of
Adjustment and February 23 for City Council.
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2. (Item #11 - Ordinance amending Title 10 ... Sidewalk Cafes...) In response to Council
Member Bailey, City Atty. Dilkes stated the legal issue is that the cafe be contiguous to the
licensed establishment. City Clerk Karr noted that a walkway did exist for a brief time the
day they opened but was not part of the approval. Council requested a map of the
pedestrian mall and asked for discussion on the January g work session.
3. (Item #14 - Resolution ... installation of speed humps on Kennedy Parkway) In response to
Council Member O'Donnell, PCD Director Franklin stated the project would not exceed
$32,000.
4. (Item # 13 - Resolution ... approving agreement ... and the artist ... Kicker's Soccer Park
...) PCD Director Franklin showed a model of the project, and responded to questions
regarding the $35,000 project.
5. (Item # 15 - Resolution ... application with the Iowa Department ofTransportation ... State
Recreational Trails Program ... Butler Bridge Pedestrian Bridge) City Manager Atkins
responded to questions.
6. (Item # 16 - Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Information Technology
Services Division ... Finance Department ...) Council Member Elliott stated this action was
necessary to comply with the law and the cost would remain virtually the same.
7. (Item #18 - Resolution adopting an assessment schedule ...) In response to Council
Member O'Donnell, the City Manager stated people are given an opportunity to clean snow
from their sidewalks, and when it is not removed they are tagged and notified the City will
clean it and assess it if not done within the time limits of the Code.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member Bailey requested that discussion of the Iowa City Assessor be scheduled for
the January g work session. Majority agreed.
2. Council Member Vanderhoef requested information on City use of hybrid vehicles. Staff will
report back.
SCHEDULING (IP3 of 12/8 Information Packet)
After discussion the Council agreed to the following schedule:
Wednesday, January 4
Thursday, January 5
Monday, January g
Tuesday, January 10
Wednesday, January 11
Monday, January 16
Tuesday, January 17
- Special Formal Organizational (3:00 PM)
- Possible Council Goal Setting (all day)'
- Special Work Session (6:30 PM)
- Special Formal (7:00 PM)
- Possible Council Goal Setting (all day)*
- City Holiday
- Budget Work Session (6:00-9:00 PM)
- Special Work Session (5:30 PM) and
Special Formal Meeting (7:00 PM)
Tuesday, January 24 - Possible Council Goal Setting (all day)'
Wednesday, January 25 - Special Work Session (9:00 AM -Noon Budget; 1 :00-3:00 PM
Joint Communication Center)
- Budget Board/Commission/Organizations (7:00 PM)
- Budget Work Session (9:00 AM - Noon)
- Special Work Session (5:30 PM) and
- Special Formal (7:00 PM- setting public hearing on budget)
- City Holiday
- Special Work Session (6:30 PM)
- Special Formal (7:00 PM-public hearing on budget)
- Regular Work Session (6:30 PM)
- Regular Formal (7:00 PM)
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Monday, January 23
Monday, January 30
Tuesday, January 31
Monday, February 13
Monday, February 20
Monday, February 27
Tuesday, February 28
Monday, March 6
Tuesday, March 7
Future meeting 2006 regular meeting schedule (first and third Tuesday) resumed.
Council Member Vanderhoef encouraged Council Members to join her for the National League
of Cities meeting March 11-15.
In response to City Clerk Karr Council agreed only three Members would be attending the
Women's Resource and Action Center housing forum at the Library on December 15.
City Manager Atkins stated two spots have been held for the Chamber lobbying trip to
Washington D.C. on February 6-7.
Mayor Lehman thanked Council and staff for the kind words on his cable video.
Meeting adjourned 8:35 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/4/06
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 3:00 p.m. at City Hall. Council Members
present: Bailey, Correia, Champion, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent:
None.
Moved and seconded to appoint City Clerk Karr as Temporary Chairperson. The
Temporary Chair declared the motion carried.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of
the Mayor of the City of Iowa City. Moved and seconded to nominate Ross Wilburn.
Moved and seconded to nominate Mike O'Donnell. Moved and seconded to close
nominations. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried. After voice vote the
Temporary Chair declared Ross Wilburn as the new Mayor of Iowa City. Moved and
seconded that the vote be unanimous for Ross Wilburn. The Temporary Chair noted
the motion.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the office of
Mayor Pro tem of the City of Iowa City. Moved and seconded by to nominate Regenia
Bailey. Moved and seconded to close nominations. The Temporary Chair declared the
motion carried. Moved and seconded that a unanimous vote be cast for Regenia Bailey
as Mayor Pro tem. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried.
The City Clerk gave the oath of office to Mayor Wilburn and Mayor Pro tem
Bailey. Mayor Wilburn presiding.
Moved and seconded to make the following Council Committee appointments:
Johnson County Council of Governments (6+1 alternate) - Mayor Wilburn alternate;
Iowa City/Coralville Visitors & Convention Bureau - Bailey; Student Senate
Subcommittee - Elliott and Correia; Youth Advisory Board - Correia and alternate
Bailey. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to appoint Bailey, Elliott, and Champion to the Economic
Development Committee. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to appoint Vanderhoef and Correia to the Rules
Committee; and O'Donnell to the Emergency Management Commission. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Council requested that discussion of Council Committee appointments relative to
ECICOG, the Jail Task Force, and the Student Senate Subcommittee be scheduled for
an upcoming work session.
Council Member Elliott congratulated new Mayor Wilburn and Mayor Pro tem
Bailey, and stated his desire to start moving ahead with confidence.
Moved and seconded to adjourn, 3:20 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 9, 2006
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 9, 2006, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
Student Senate Rep: Schreiber
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Johnson, Nasby, Franklin, Boothroy, Moran
Tapes: 06-02, Both Sides; 06-03, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. REZONING APPROXIMATELY 10.41 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RS-5) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY/LOW DENSITY SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (OSAlRS-5) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF
HIGHWAY 218 AND SOUTH OF MELROSE AVENUE (Galway Hills, Part Four)
B. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART XXIII, IOWA CITY, IOWA
(SUB05-00024)
C. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART XXIV, IOWA CITY IOWA
(SUB05-00025)
D. APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LACY'S RUN ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
(SUB05-00020)
E. APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION,
PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB05-00031)
SIDEWALK CAFES (agenda item #7)
Police Capt Johnson, City Atty. Dilkes and City Clerk Karr present for discussion. Jim
Mondanaro appeared. Council directed staff to amend the ordinance to provide for sidewalk
cafes to expand into zone 2; and if they do expand into Zone 2 provide a walkway for
pedestrians through the cafe; provide 30 day notice that the walkway may have to be relocated
should a neighboring cafe be established; allow tree and tree rings to be included in cafes in
zone 2.
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STAFF ACTION: Amend ordinance for January 10 meeting and expedite considerations.
(Dilkes)
IOWA CITY ASSESSORS REPORT (IP2 of 1/05/06 Info Packet)
City Assessor Dennis Baldridge present for discussion. Majority of Council requested the
matter be scheduled for a future work session to allow individual members contact other cities;
and discuss with County and School Board representatives.
STAFF ACTION: Schedule for upcoming session but not before the January 23 Conference
Board meeting.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
ECICOG . Council Member Vanderhoef will replace Mayor Wilburn
JC Jail Task Force. Council Member Champion will continue; and Council Member Elliott will
assist on subcommittee
Sports Authority. Mayor Wilburn will continue
Student Senate. Schreiber will discuss need for continued appointments of two council
members to meet with Student Senate in light of formalization of liaison to the
Council and report back.
STAFF ACTION: ECICOG and Sports Authority appointments will be confirmed on
January 23 formal agenda. (Karr)
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 12 . Resolution awarding contract... Regal Construction Services... duplex
home under the Affordable Dream Home Opportunities Program) HIS Director Boothroy
present for discussion. .
2. (IP6 of 1/5/06 Info Packet. Memo from the City Manager ... Refuse Tipper Cart Update)
City Manager Atkins responded to questions.
3. (Agenda Item # 11 . Resolution establishing revised schedule of charges and fees ... .Parks
& Recreation Services and Programs) Recreation Division Sup!. Moran present for
discussion on discontinued or sliding fees for low income; and noting 72 out of 94 are being
adjusted.
4. (Agenda items # 9. Resolution approving application ... CEBA ... Procter & Gamble Hair
Care LLC and # 10 . Resolution... approving application... for the purpose of receiving
benefits... State of Iowa's High Quality Job Creation Program) Economic Development
Coordinator Nasby presented reported the State meets January 19 on the application.
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January 9, 2006
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COUNCIL TIME
1. Council agreed to have Mayor Wilburn and Mayor Pro tem Bailey attend the Chamber
lobbying trip in Washington DC in early February.
2. (Consent Calendar item # 4g(3) - Snow on City Bike Racks) Asst. City Manager Helling
explained the cleaning the streets was the first priority and the cleaning of snow from bike
racks was a lower priority. Council requested discussion at a future work session the piling
of snow onto bike racks during the snow removai efforts; earlier education in late fall
encouraging bikers to utilize indoor storage; and research more space within existing ramps.
Majority also requested discussion on establishments of snow routes; priorities for snow
plowing in the downtown area.
3. Council Member Elliott requested an update on the Peninsula Project.
4. Council agreed the goal setting session planned for January 24 wouid be from 9:00 AM to
3:00 PM. Mayor Wilburn will follow up with the facilitator and City Manager to provide
information to Council.
5. (Consent Calendar # 4g(9) - Jake Brakes) In response to Correia, Council Member Elliott will
provide City Manager with information on town in Illinois that has such an ordinance; and
staff will follow up with Coralville.
6. Council Member Correia reported she had received copies of the applications for the Youth
Advisory Board and would be scheduling interviews, with Regenia as her alternate, and
making a recommendation to Council
Meeting adjourned 8:20 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS -1/10/06
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclairned Women's Right to Choose Day - January 22, 2006. Emma
Goldman Director Karen Kubby accepted.
The Richard W. "Dick" Lee Award was presented to Officer Robert Hartman and
Officer Daniel Roth. Police Chief Hargadine and family representative Terry Lee Parker
presented the award.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: December 12, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; December
13, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; December 15, Special Council
Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Public
Library - November 17, 2005; Police Citizens Review Board - October 11, 2005;
Senior Center Commission - November 22,2005; Airport Commission - November 10,
2005; Parks and Recreation Commission - November 9, 2005; Board of Adjustment -
October 12, 2005; Planning and Zoning Commission - December 1, 2005; Civil
Service Commission - December 14, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Mclnnerney's Pub and Grill, 161 Hwy 1 W.; Outdoor
Service Area for Mclnnerney's Pub and Grill, 161 Hwy 1 W.; Class C Beer Permittor
Johncy's Convenience Store, 731 S Riverside Dr.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Summit, 10 S Clinton St.; Class C Liquor
License for Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Joe's Place, 115
Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Studio 13, 13 S Linn St.; Class C Liquor License
for Piano Lounge, 217 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Aoeshe Restaurant, 624
S. Gilbert St.; Class C Beer Permit for North Dodge HandiMart, 2545 N Dodge St.;
RES. 06-1, TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT to Summit, 10 S Clinton St.
Motions. Approve disbursements in the amount of $7,440,015.21 for the period
of October 1 through October 31,2005, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Setting a Public Hearing. RES. 06-2, INTENT TO AMEND A REAL ESTATE
CONTRACT-INSTALLMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNITED
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ACTION FOR YOUTH FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1-C IN TOWER PLACE AND
PARKING, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 23,2006.
Resolutions: RES. 06-3, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2005 ASPHALT
RESURFACING PROJECT; RES. 06-4, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SOUTH
GRAND AVE AND MELROSE AVE PCC PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECT
(STP-U-3715(627)-70--52).
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding installation of
NO PARKING ANY TIME signs with ARROWS in front of 1421 Ridge Street; Snow
Removal on City Streets and Sidewalks letters from Phoebe Ball, Terry Dunlap, Alex
Sagers; Snow on City Bike Racks letters from Cody Gieselman, Steve Goetzelman,
Mark Wyatt; House Parties letters from James Clayton, Jill Gaulding; Smoking Ban
letter from Jaclyn Kaeding; Zoning letters from Nila Haug, Joe Murphy; Dennis
Saeugling regarding Renewable Energy; Rod Sullivan regarding City Conference
Board; Don Sanders(X2) regarding Jake Brakes [Staff response included]; Christopher
Traynor regarding Housing Inspection Concern; Charlotte Walker regarding Senior
Center Agenda [Staff response included]; Tom Smull regarding Cultural Advocacy Day
Update; Rev. Courtney Ball regarding Mayor Invitation; Garry Klein regarding Athlete
housing protest targets NCAA; Garry Klein(x2) regarding Homelessness
funding/grants; Peter Jochimsen(X2) regarding Hunting; Todd Hodgkinson regarding
Subsidizing local shops; Garry Klein regarding Congratulations to Mayor and Council
Members.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Katie Roche, Summer of the Arts, appeared regarding her organizations and
upcoming events. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 10.41 acres from
Low Density Single-Family Residential Zone (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay/Low Density
Single-Family Residential Zone (OSA/RS-5) for property located east of Highway 218 and
south of Melrose Avenue.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning approximately 10.41 acres from Low
Density Single-Family Residential Zone (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay/Low Density Single-
Family Residential Zone (OSA/RS-5) for property located east of Highway 218 and south of
Melrose Avenue, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-5, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
VILLAGE GREEN - PART XXIII, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-6, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
VILLAGE GREEN - PART XXIV, IOWA CITY IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-7, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF LACY'S RUN ADDITION SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-8, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION SUBDIVISION - PART FOUR, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
Moved and seconded that the rule requiring ordinances to be considered and voted on
for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived, and that the ordinance
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amending Title 10 of the City Code, entitled "Use of Public Ways and Property," Chapter 3,
entitled "Commercial Use of Sidewalks," to limit fences to three (3) feet in height, to require a
pedestrian walkway if a cafe extends into Zone 2 of the plaza, to clarify the definition of
amenity, and to require anchored fencing except in the winter months, and Chapter 5, entitled
"City Plaza," Section 7, entitled "Use of City Plaza," Paragraph A to clarify that sidewalk cafes
are a permitted commercial use in City Plaza, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be given second vote for
consideration at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to January 17 a resolution rescinding resolution no. 97-
21 and adopting a fee schedule and deposit requirements for use of public right-of-way for
sidewalk cafes. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-9, AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT ACCOUNT (CEBA)
FUNDS AND LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS TO ASSIST PROCTER AND GAMBLE HAIR
CARE LLC. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Susan Whaley. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-10, APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF
PROCTER AND GAMBLE HAIR CARE LLC FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING
BENEFITS UNDER THE STATE OF IOWA'S HIGH QUALITY JOB CREATION PROGRAM.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-11, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE
OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-12, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT
WITH REGAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
DUPLEX HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES
PROGRAM.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-13, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON
COUNTY REGARDING CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS INVOLVING THE SOUTH GILBERT
STREET / SAND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - NAPOLEON LANE TO SYCAMORE STREET
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-14, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH IOWA
REALTY COMMERCIAL TO SELL AND/OR LEASE PROPERTY IN THE AVIATION
COMMERCE PARK.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-15, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE POLICE LABOR RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF
IOWA CITY TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on boards and commissions:
Airport Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 1, 2010; Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006; Airport Zoning Commission
to fill a six-year term January 1, 2006 - December 31,2011; Animal Care and Adoption
Center Advisory Board to fill a three-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,2008;
Housing and Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired term ending
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September 1, 2006. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 18,
2006. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will
continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no
additional publication costs will be incurred.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 7:35 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/Ross Wilburn, Mayor
s/Marian K. K.arr, CiWer~
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/17/06
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 06-4195, AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE CITY
CODE, ENTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY," CHAPTER 3,
ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL USE OF SIDEWALKS," TO LIMIT FENCES TO THREE (3)
FEET IN HEIGHT, TO REQUIRE A PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY IF A CAFE EXTENDS
INTO ZONE 2 OF THE PLAZA, TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF AMENITY, AND
TO REQUIRE ANCHORED FENCING EXCEPT IN THE WINTER MONTHS, AND
CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "CITY PLAZA," SECTION 7, ENTITLED "USE OF CITY
PLAZA," PARAGRAPH A TO CLARIFY THAT SIDEWALK CAFES ARE A PERMITTED
COMMERCIAL USE IN CITY PLAZA, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-16, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.
97-21 AND ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE AND DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS FOR
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR SIDEWALK CAFES.
Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting at 6:03 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.
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s/Marian K. Karr, City G.le)k )
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the City Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 4, 2006
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 3:00 p.m. at City Hall. Council
Members present: Bailey, Correia, Champion, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilburn. Absent: none. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
Nasby. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-01, Side 1.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to appoint City Clerk Karr as
Temporary Chairperson. The Temporary Chair declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Temporary Chair Karr presiding.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the
office of the Mayor of the City of Iowa City. Moved by Bailey, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to nominate Ross Wilburn. Moved by Elliott, seconded by
Champion, to nominate Mike O'Donnell. Moved by Bailey, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to close nominations. The Temporary Chair declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Temporary Chair
stated voting would take place in order of nomination. After voice vote, the
Temporary Chair declared the vote for Council Member Wilburn 6/1, with Elliott
voting "nay"; and the vote for Council Member O'Donnell 1/6, with Elliott voting in
the affirmative. The Temporary Chair declared Ross Wilburn as the new Mayor
of Iowa City. Moved by Elliott, seconded by O'Donnell, that the vote be
unanimous for Ross Wilburn. The Temporary Chair noted the motion.
The Temporary Chair announced that nominations were in order for the
office of Mayor Pro tem of the City of Iowa City. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by
Correia, to nominate Regenia Bailey. Moved by Champion to nominate Dee
Vanderhoef. The Temporary Chair declared the motion dead for lack of a
second. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by O'Donnell, to close nominations. The
Temporary Chair declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, that a
unanimous vote be cast for Regenia Bailey as Mayor Pro tem. The Temporary
Chair declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
The City Clerk gave the oath of office to Mayor Wilburn and Mayor Pro
tem Bailey. Mayor Wilburn presiding.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Elliott, to make the following Council
Committee appointments: Johnson County Council of Governments (6+1
alternate) - Mayor Wilburn alternate; Iowa City/Coralville Visitors & Convention
Bureau - Bailey; Student Senate Subcommittee - Elliott and Correia; Youth
Advisory Board - Correia and alternate Bailey. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to appoint Bailey, Elliott,
and Champion to the Economic Development Committee. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
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Moved by Elliott, seconded by Bailey, to appoint Vanderhoef and Correia
to the Rules Committee; and O'Donnell to the Emergency Management
Commission. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Council requested that discussion of Council Committee appointments
relative to ECICOG, the Jail Task Force, and the Student Senate Subcommittee
be scheduled for an upcoming work session. Staff will follow up.
Council Member Elliott congratulated new Mayor Wilburn and Mayor Pro
tem Bailey, and stated his desire to start moving ahead with confidence.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn, 3:20 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 10, 2006
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent None. Staff members present Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
Franklin, Nasby. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-01, Side 2.
The Mayor proclaimed Women's Right to Choose Day - January 22, 2006. Emma
Goldman Director Karen Kubby accepted.
The Richard W. "Dick" Lee Award was presented to Officer Robert Hartman and
Officer Daniel Roth. Police Chief Hargadine and family representative Terry Lee Parker
presented the award.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: December 12, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; December
13, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; December 15, Special Council
Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Public
Library - November 17, 2005; Police Citizens Review Board - October 11, 2005;
Senior Center Commission - November 22,2005; Airport Commission - November 10,
2005; Parks and Recreation Commission - November 9, 2005; Board of Adjustment -
October 12, 2005; Planning and Zoning Commission - December 1, 2005; Civil
Service Commission - December 14, 2005.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class C Liquor License for Shirazaphone, Inc., dba Mclnnerney's Pub and Grill,
161 Hwy 1 W.; Outdoor Service Area for Shirazaphone, Inc., dba Mclnnerney's Pub
and Grill, 161 Hwy 1 W.; Class C Beer Permit for Johncy's Convenience Store, Inc.,
dba Johncy's Convenience Store, 731 S Riverside Dr.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Summit Restaurant & Bar, Inc., dba
Summit, 10 S Clinton St.; Class C Liquor License for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba
Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; Outdoor Service Area for Samco of Iowa City, Inc., dba
Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Water-B, Inc., dba Studio 13,
13 S Linn St.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Group, LLC, dba Piano Lounge,
217 Iowa Ave.; Class C Liquor License for Chin Restaurant, Inc., dba Aoeshe
Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Beer Permit for Nordstrom Oil Company dba
North Dodge HandiMart, 2545 N Dodge St.; RES. 06-1, TO ISSUE DANCING
PERMIT to Summit Restaurant & Bar, Inc., dba Summit, 10 S Clinton St.
Motions. Approve disbursements in the amount of $7,440,015.21 for the period
of October 1 through October 31,2005, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
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Setting a Public Hearing. RES. 06-2, INTENT TO AMEND A REAL ESTATE
CONTRACT-INSTALLMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND UNITED
ACTION FOR YOUTH FOR CONDOMINIUM UNIT 1-C IN TOWER PLACE AND
PARKING, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 23,2006.
Resolutions: RES. 06-3, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2005 ASPHALT
RESURFACING PROJECT; RES. 06-4, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SOUTH
GRAND AVE AND MELROSE AVE PCC PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECT
(STP-U-3715(627)-70--52).
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding installation of
NO PARKING ANY TIME signs with ARROWS in front of 1421 Ridge Street; Snow
Removal on City Streets and Sidewalks letters from Phoebe Ball, Terry Dunlap, Alex
Sagers; Snow on City Bike Racks letters from Cody Gieselman, Steve Goetzelman,
Mark Wyatt; House Parties letters from James Clayton, Jill Gaulding; Smoking Ban
letter from Jaclyn Kaeding; Zoning letters from Nila Haug, Joe Murphy; Dennis
Saeugling regarding Renewable Energy; Rod Sullivan regarding City Conference
Board; Don Sanders(X2) regarding Jake Brakes [Staff response included]; Christopher
Traynor regarding Housing Inspection Concern; Charlotte Walker regarding Senior
Center Agenda [Staff response included]; Tom Smull regarding Cultural Advocacy Day
Update; Rev. Courtney Ball regarding Mayor Invitation; Garry Klein regarding Athlete
housing protest targets NCAA; Garry Klein(x2) regarding Homelessness
funding/grants; Peter Jochimsen(X2) regarding Hunting; Todd Hodgkinson regarding
Subsidizing local shops; Garry Klein regarding Congratulations to Mayor and Council
Members.
The Mayor repeated the public hearing as set. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Katie Roche, Summer of the Arts, appeared regarding her organizations and
upcoming events. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately 10.41 acres from
Low Density Single-Family Residential Zone (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas Overlay/Low Density
Single-Family Residential Zone (OSAlRS-5) for property located east of Highway 218 and
south of Melrose Avenue (Galway Hills, Part Four). No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance rezoning approximately
10.41 acres from Low Density Single-Family Residential Zone (RS-5) to Sensitive Areas
Overlay/Low Density Single-Family Residential Zone (OSAlRS-5) for property located east of
Highway 218 and south of Melrose Avenue (Galway Hills, Part Four), be given first vote.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-5, APPROVING THE
FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN - PART XXIII, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-6, APPROVING THE
FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN - PART XXIV, IOWA CITY IOWA. 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 Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-7, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LACY'S RUN ADDITION SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-8, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF KENNEDY'S WATERFRONT ADDITION SUBDIVISION - PART
FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the first consideration and vote be waived, and
that the ordinance amending Title 10 of the City Code, entitled "Use of Public Ways and
Property," Chapter 3, entitled "Commercial Use of Sidewalks," to limit fences to three (3) feet
in height, to require a pedestrian walkway if a cafe extends into Zone 2 of the plaza, to clarify
the definition of amenity, and to require anchored fencing except in the winter months, and
Chapter 5, entitled "City Plaza," Section 7, entitled "Use of City Plaza," Paragraph A to clarify
that sidewalk cafes are a permitted commercial use in City Plaza, be given second vote.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance be given
second vote for consideration at this time. Council agreed to a special formal meeting prior to
their budget session on January 17 for final consideration of the ordinance. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to defer to January 17 a resolution
rescinding resolution no. 97-21 and adopting a fee schedule and deposit requirements for
use of public right-of-way for sidewalk cafes. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-9, AUTHORIZING AN
APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT ACCOUNT
(CEBA) FUNDS AND LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS TO ASSIST PROCTER AND GAMBLE
HAIR CARE LLC. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Economic
Development Coordinator Nasby present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by
Bailey, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from Susan Whaley. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-10, APPROVING THE
APPLICATION OF PROCTER AND GAMBLE HAIR CARE LLC FOR THE PURPOSE OF
RECEIVING BENEFITS UNDER THE STATE OF IOWA'S HIGH QUALITY JOB CREATION
PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-11, ESTABLISHING A
REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
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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. 06-12, AWARDING
CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST A CONTRACT WITH REGAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A DUPLEX HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME
OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM to Regal Construction Services Inc. for $267,280.00.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-13, AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND JOHNSON COUNTY REGARDING CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS INVOLVING THE
SOUTH GILBERT STREET / SAND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - NAPOLEON LANE TO
SYCAMORE STREET PROJECT. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 06-14, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN EXTENSION OF THE
AGREEMENT WITH IOWA REALTY COMMERCIAL TO SELL AND/OR LEASE PROPERTY
IN THE AVIATION COMMERCE PARK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-15, AUTHORIZING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE POLICE LABOR
RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF IOWA CITY TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on boards and commissions:
Airport Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 1, 2010; Airport Zoning Brd of
Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006; Airport Zoning Commission
to fill a six-year term January 1, 2006 - December 31,2011; Animal Care and Adoption
Center Advisory Board to fill a three-year term January 1, 2006 - December 31,2008;
Housing and Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired term ending
September 1, 2006. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 18,
2006. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will
continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no
additional publication costs will be incurred.]
Council Member Elliott welcomed new Council Member Amy Correia.
Council Member Champion acknowledged the efforts of Council Member Vanderhoef
on state and national policy making positions. Council Member Vanderhoef presented an
overview of her new position as Vice Chair for the National League of Cities Transportation
and Infrastructure and Services committee.
Council Member Correia thanked everyone for welcoming her to the Council,
Mayor Wilburn welcomed new Member Correia; thanked Council for allowing him the
opportunity to serve as Mayor; reported on a interfaith and community meeting he attended
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on homeless ness, and stated the next meeting would be January 31 at 6:30 PM at St.
Patrick's Parish Hall, 435 S. Linn; welcomed Jacob Shultz, from troop 218, who was working
on his citizenship badge.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting at 7:35 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 17, 2006
Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes,
Karr, O'Malley, Mansfield. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-03, Side 2; Tape
06-05, Both Sides.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 06-4195, AMENDING
TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE, ENTITLED "USE OF PUBLIC WAYS AND
PROPERTY," CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL USE OF SIDEWALKS," TO
LIMIT FENCES TO THREE (3) FEET IN HEIGHT, TO REQUIRE A PEDESTRIAN
WALKWAY IF A CAFE EXTENDS INTO ZONE 2 OF THE PLAZA, TO CLARIFY THE
DEFINITION OF AMENITY, AND TO REQUIRE ANCHORED FENCING EXCEPT IN
THE WINTER MONTHS, AND CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED "CITY PLAZA," SECTION 7,
ENTITLED "USE OF CITY PLAZA," PARAGRAPH A TO CLARIFY THAT SIDEWALK
CAFES ARE A PERMITTED COMMERCIAL USE IN CITY PLAZA, be passed and
adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-16, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 97-21 AND ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE AND DEPOSIT
REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR SIDEWALK CAFES.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to adjourn special meeting at 6:03
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk