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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
NOVEMBER 13, 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, Winkelhake, Lord, Johnson, Voparil, McCafferty,
O'Malley, Scott. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 01-100, Side 2; Tape 01-
102, Both Sides; Tape 01-103, Side 1.
The Mayor announced the special presentations to: Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau
85% Seatbelt Usage Award, presented by Jan Goldsmith, Governor's Traffic Safety
Bureau Area Administrator to Police Chief Winkelhake and Police Captain Johnson;
Police Sergeant Lord present for discussion. Outstanding Student Citizenship
Awards were presented to Twain Elementary students Emily Artz, Ben Dolder, and
Beri Mazariegos
The Mayor proclaimed World AIDS Day - December 1, Andy Weigel,
accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meetings of October 23
and October 30, published subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing and Community
Development Commission - September 20. Iowa City Public Library Board of
Trustees - September 27. Planning & Zoning Commission - October 4.
Planning & Zoning Commission - October 18. Senior Center Commission -
September 18. Historic Preservation Commission -August 9.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Class C Liquor License for Ground Round, Inc., dba Ground
Round, 830 S. Riverside Dr. Class C Liquor License for Yelder Enterprises,
Inc., dba Que, 211 Iowa Ave. Class C Beer Permit for Fareway, Inc., dba
Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr. Class B Wine Permit for
Fareway, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr. Class C
Beer Permit for Eagle Food Centers, Inc., dba Eagle Food Center #157,600
N. Dodge St. Class B Wine Permit for Eagle Food Centers, Inc., dba Eagle
Food Center#157,600 N. Dodge St. RES. 01-354, Bk. 126, p. 354, TO
ISSUE A DANCE PERMIT for Yelder Enterprises, dba Que, 211 Iowa Ave.
New: Class C Liquor License for The Summit Restaurant & Bar, Inc., dba The
Summit, 10 S. Clinton Street. RES. 01-355, Bk. '126, p. 355, TO I~UE A
DANCE PERMIT for The Summit Restaurant & Bar, Inc., dba The Summit, 10
S. Clinton Street. RES. 01-356, Bk. 126, p. 356, TO 18SUE CIGARETTE
PERMIT for the Summit Restaurant & Bar, Inc., dba The Summit, 10 S.
Clinton Street.
Resolutions, Bk. 126: RES. 01-357, p. 357, RATIFYING THE FILING
OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL
AFFAIRS FOR AMERICAN SPIRIT GRANT FUNDS. RES. 01-358, p. 358,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER
SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND CEILING INSTALLATION PROJECT. RES. 01-
359, p. 359, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT
INTERCHANGE PROJECT PHASE II. RES. 01-360, p. 360, ACCEPTING
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THE WORK FOR THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, STP-U-3715(615)--70-52.
Correspondence: Carol DeProsse: PATV - The War on Drugs:
Impacts on Local Communities. Eve Casserly -- Tower Place Handicapped
Parking. Jody Bailey - Construction on Bjaysville. Walter Lee - Lee v. Boxer
and Feinstein. Becky Soglin, Lori Goetsch, and Julie Tallman - Wetlands.
Nora Lee Balmer - Gate on Lexington. Richard Kerber - Gate on Lexington.
Scott Kading - 13 S Linn Street. Chuck Goldberg (Sheraton Hotel) - Public
Urination. Kristie Fortmann Doser (DVIP) - Newsletter. Marti Horan - United
Nations Day. James Barrett - Pentacrest Demonstration/Police Presence.
Brian Tibbets - Englert Night Out.
In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Clerk stated that restaurants are
allowed to serve alcohol above ground level, and the City Manager will report back
on capacity for establishments currently serving alcohol above ground level. PCD
Director Franklin outlined the grant application being requested from the Iowa Arts
Council. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Doren Kuster, Advanced Drainage Systems, appeared. Moved by O'Donnell,
seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Rick Praetor stated
members of Boy Scout Troop 218 were present as part of their citizenship badge.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
November 27 on an ordinance to rezone .63 acres from General Industrial, I-1, to
Intensive Commercial, C1-1, located on the south side of Highway 1 West, west of
Ruppert Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Mayor Lehman stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item and noted
Mayor Pro tem O'Donnell would be presiding. Moved by Champion, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for November 27 on an ordinance to vacate West
Benton Court north of Benton Street (Oaknoll). The Mayor Pro tem declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman abstaining. Moved by Vanderhoef,
seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from Bob Downer. The Mayor Pro
tem declared the motion carried, 6/0, Lehman abstaining. Mayor Lehman now
presiding.
A public hearing was held 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 (Benton Villa) located at 1045-1075 W. Benton
Street. Judith Klink, 1101 Harlocke Street, appeared. Moved by Pfab, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to continue public hearing to November 27. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held 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.
Richard Carlson, Historic Preservation Commission, appeared. Associate Planner
McCafferty present for discussion.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to fezone from Medium Density
Single Family (RS-8) to Conservation District Overly (RS-8/OCD) for properties within
the Longfellow Neighborhood to establish the Clark Street Conservation District. No
one appeared.
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A public hearing was held 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.
No one appeared.
A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the 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, be given first
vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Mary Hitchcock, 1506 N. Dubuque Street,
representing the Ruppert family appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
Wilburn, to accept correspondence from Mary Hitchcock; and petition opposing the
rezoning signed by six people. 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:
Ann Bovbjerg, 1710 Ridge Road, Planning & Zoning Commission Chair; and
Attorney Robert Downer, representing Streb Investment Partnership. After discussion
majority of Council agreed to schedule joint meeting with the Planning and Zoning
Commission at 6:00 PM on November 26, prior to their work session. Moved by
Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to continue public hearing to November 27. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilbum, to accept correspondence from John
and Mary Gillenwater. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to defer first
consideration of the ordinance to November 27. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the 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 (First and
Rochester, Parts 4-6) east of Hickory Trail, be given first vote. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Lehman. Nays: Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance rezoning 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, 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 Pfab, that the 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, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Pfab, to defer indefinitely a resolution
approving the preliminary and final plat of Saltzman Subdivision, a 2.8-acre, 3-lot
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commercial subdivision located east of Riverside Drive south of Benton Street. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-361, Bk.
126, p. 361, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF DEAN CAKES SIXTH
ADDITION, 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 O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-362, Bk.
126, p. 362, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES
PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Pfab. Absent: None.
A public discussion was held on 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 following individuals appeared: Robynn
Shrader, 1105 Weeher; Mary Hitchcock, representing the Ruppert family; Tim
Walker, 621 N. Johnson, resident of the Northside Neighborhood; and Ann Kohl, 709
Giblin Dr., representing Miller Orchard Neighborhood.
Moved by Champion seconded by Pfab, that the 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, be given first vote.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A public hearing was held on the issuance of $10,250,000 sewer revenue
bonds of Iowa City, Iowa. No one appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Q'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-363, Bk. 126, p.
363, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $10,250,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS.
Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 01-364, Bk. 126,
p. 364, DIRECTING THE SALE QF $10,250,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS,
SERIES 2001. 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 for construction of the court hill trunk sewer improvements project,
establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to
publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one
appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-365, Bk. 126, p.
365, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT HILL TRUNK
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT QF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. Sr. Civil Engr. Scott present for discussion. Individual Council Members
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expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public discussion was held on amending Title 6 of the City Code, entitled
"Public Health and Safety" by repealing Chapter 7, entitled "Smoking in Public
Places" and enacting a new Chapter 7, entitled "Smoking in Food Establishments."
The following individuals appeared: Roger Gingerich, 2035 Abbey Lane; Ralph
Wilmoth, Johnson County Department of Health; John Strief, 200 Scott Court,
Midtown Family Restaurant; Jim Mondanaro, 3699 Forest Gate Dr, Fresh Food
Concepts; Daryl Woodson, 302 Kimball Rd., The Sanctuary; Beth Bollinger, CAFI~.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to accept correspondence from Beth
Ballinger, Peter Wallace and Nancy Faux-Buhans, R. William Field, Eileen Fisther,
Ann Kohl, Charlotte Walker, Amy Charles, James Mondanaro, Ted Hofmann. The
Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending
Title 6 of the City Code, entitled "Public Health and Safety" by repealing Chapter 7,
entitled "Smoking in Public Places" and enacting a new Chapter 7, entitled "Smoking
in Food Establishments, "be given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to amend the ordinance by
modifying the public place definition only in so far as it talks about the restaurant and
not applying to seating capacity under 50 and change to read all establishments
where food is prepared and served on premises. The Mayor declared the motion to
amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion,
seconded by O'Donnell, to reverse the fine structure outlined in the ordinance and
require the smoker pay the $100 fine and the establishment $25. After discussion,
motion withdrawn. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance
be amended to require the $100 fine for both the smoker and the establishment.
The Mayor declared the motion to amend defeated, 3/4, with the following show of
hands: Ayes: Champion, O'Donnell, Pfab. Nays: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Kanner,
Lehman. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to change the
percentage used to define a restaurant from the 65/35 to 50/50. The Mayor declared
the motion to amend passed, 4/3, with the following show of hands: Ayes: Kanner,
Wilburn, Vanderhoef, Pfab. Nays: Lehman, O'Donnell, Champion. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer consideration of the amended
ordinance to November 27. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef. Nays: Pfab, Wilburn. Absent: None.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-366, Bk. 126,
p. 366, DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE CITY TO BE AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AREA, AND THAT THE REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION,
REDEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, OF SUCH
AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR
WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY; DESIGNATING SUCH AREA AS
APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT; AND ADOPTING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY-UNIVERSITY PROJECT I (PROJECT NO. IA R-14)
URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND PLAN AREA THEREFOR. Individual Council
Members Champion, Vanderhoef and Lehman noted a memo from the City Attorney
stating that they did not have a conflict of interest on this matter. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Pfab, Kanner.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance providing
that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located
within the City-University Project I (Project No. IA R-14) Urban Renewal Plan Area of
the City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the
State of Iowa, City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa City Community School
District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal
and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds
issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in connection with the amended City-
University project I (Project No. IA R-14) Urban Renewal Redevelopment Project, be
given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Q'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 8, entitled "Bicycles," Section 6,
entitled "Parking Violations," subsection a, entitled "Impoundmerit of Bicycles" to
allow the city to impound abandoned bicycles, be given first vote. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Moved by Kanner to amend the ordinance to add
seven days once the ticket is given before the bike is taken away and impounded.
The City Manager and City Attorney clarified the difference of a tag and a ticket.
Council Member Kanner withdrew motion. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Section
1-9-3B of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, establishing the boundaries of the
voting precincts in Iowa City, 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 Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-367, Bk.
126, p. 367, AMENDING IOWA CITY'S 2001-2006 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (A.K.A.
CITY STEPS). 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: Pfab, Kanner.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to defer to November 27, a
resolution establishing fees for services and activities of the Iowa City Housing and
Inspection Services Department. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all
Council members present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from Edwin Barker. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
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. 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, November 21.
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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.
Council Member Pfab requested that a staff response be furnished to Council
regarding issues brought up by Doren Kuster, Advanced Drainage Systems, during
public discussion.
Council Member Kanner requested an update of the sustained PCRB
complaint and Council discussion of the matter. The City Manager stated that Asst.
City Arty. Holecek and PCRB Legal Counsel Pugh were discussing the matter, and a
written response is forthcoming; noted a lecture on November 14 by the founder of
Common Sense for Drug Policy Foundation; noted the memo from the City Manager
re Cite and Release Policy for the Police Department, and questioned the issuance
of citations for appearances in court for marijuana arrests. A majority of Council was
not interested in pursing the suggestion. A majority of Council did request a jail
update be scheduled for the upcoming joint jurisdiction meeting scheduled in
January.
Mayor Lehman reported that the downtown holiday lights were being done
cou~esy of the Electrical Workers Union of Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, and stated
they desired a big thank you.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adjourn 10:05 p.m. The
~. Lehman, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/23/01
Iowa City City Council, special meeting 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed "Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery" Day -
October 28, 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 and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special 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's Pub, 210 N. Linn St. RES. 01-
330, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT Hanrahan's Pub, 210 N. Linn St.
Renewals: Class C Liquor License for Brown Bottle, 115 E. Washington St.
Class C Liquor License for La Casa, 1200 S. Gilbert Ct. Class C Beer Permit
for Dell Mart #1,525 Hwy 1 West. Class C Beer Permit for Mini Mart, 731 S.
Riverside Dr. Class C Beer Permit for Kirkwood Hawkeye Convenience
Stores, 300 Kirkwood Ave. RES. 01-331, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE REFUND
for 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: RES. 01-332, FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING
ON THE ISSUANCE OF $10,250,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
RES. 01-333, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING 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: RES. 01-334, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
ROCHESTER AVENUE PCC PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT.
RES. 01-335, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
CABLE TV DIVISION OFFICES PROJECT. RES. 01-336, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT ON LOT 7, HIGHLANDER
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DEVELOPMENT FIRST ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-337,
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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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. Carde 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.
Affirmative roll call vote 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 and
seconded to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Council directed staff to schedule the matter for an upcoming work session. Dan
Leney appeared regarding the loss of his drivers license.
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Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for November 13 on an
ordinance to rezone from Medium Density Single Family (RS-8) to Historic
Preservation Oveday (RS-8/OHP) for properties within the Longfellow Neighborhood
to establish the Longfellow Historic District. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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 and seconded to accept correspondence from Ms. Buss. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone approximately 6.15
acres 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 and seconded to accept
correspondence from: Petition with 13 names, Loraine Bailey, Tami Shaw, Angela
Klein, Atty. Bob Downer. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and
seconded to continue public hearing to November 13. The Mayor declared the
motion carried. Council directed staff to place a vote on the November 13 agenda for
this item.
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.
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.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone approximately 14.07
acres of property from Low Density Single Family Residential, RS-5, and Planned
Development Overlay - Low Density Single Family Residential, OPDH-5, to OPDH-5,
for approximately 14.07 acres of property located south of Village Road and north of
Wintergreen Drive.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3985, 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,
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CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT ZONE, CB-5, CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPORT
ZONE AND THE CB-10, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE, be passed and
adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-343, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT
OF A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 236, WASHINGTON PARK ADDITION, PART 11
AND AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2001023, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-344, APPROVING THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF PRAIRIES EDGE
SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-345, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT
OF WINDSOR RIDGE - PART ELEVEN A, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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 and seconded to adopt RES. 01-346, 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-347, 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.
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 and seconded to adopt RES. 01-348, 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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
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motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from: William
Knabe; and Chuck Meardon. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-349, AMENDING THE CURRENT
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2002.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-350, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-351, 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-352, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HICKORY HILL PARK TRAIL
PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-353, ESTABLISHING THE
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING RELATIONS TASK FORCE, as amended. Moved and
seconded 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 proclaimed United Nations Day - October 24, Marti Horan
accepting.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 9:25 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.
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $
Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $
OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 10/30/01
Iowa City City Council meeting, 5:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem
O'Donnell presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: Lehman.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with
counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its
disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental
body in that litigation. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn the special meeting at 5:15 p.m. The Mayor Pro
tem declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Subn~'~for publication - 11/1/01
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
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 28, 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. I 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, Arty. Bob Downer. The Mayor declared the motion
carried, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'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 Q'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 Wilbum 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 Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
OCTOBER 30, 2001
Iowa City City Council meeting, 5:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Pro tem
O'Donnell presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilbum. Absent: Lehman. Staff members present: Arkins, Karr. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 01-99, Side 2.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn to executive session to
discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation
is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the
position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
6/0, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried and adjourned into
executive session at 5:03 p.m.
Council returned to open session 5:13 p.m.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Kanner, to adjourn the special meeting at
5:15 p.m. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman
absent.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk