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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 8, 2002
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, Davidson, Winkelhake, Brown, Grosvenor, Dulek, Morris,
Fosse, Scott. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 02-04, Both Sides; Tape 02-
05, Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed: Volunteer Blood Donor Month - January, Mitch
Overton, accepting. Women's Right to Choose Day- January 22, Karen Kubby,
Emma Goldman Clinic accepting.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended and to delete from the Consent Calendar and consider as separate
items 3c(5) regarding Union Bar, and 3c(21) regarding cab stands:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of December
11, published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Services Advisory Board
- October 17. Iowa City Airport Commission - November 8. Iowa City Board
of Adjustment- November 14. Iowa City Board of Appeals- October 1. Iowa
City Human Rights Commission - November 27. Iowa City Public Library
Board of Trustees - November 8. Planning and Zoning Commission -
November 1. Planning and Zoning Commission - December 6. Police Citizens
Review Board - November 13. Senior Center Commission - November 20.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals. Class C Beer Permit for ND Express, Inc., dba North Dodge
Express, 2790 N. Dodge St. Class C Liquor License for Samco of Iowa City,
Inc., dba Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Ave. Class C Beer Permit for Nordstrom Oil
Company dba North Dodge HandiMart, 2545 N. Dodge St. Class C Liquor
License for Inn Ho Shinn dba Aoeshe Restaurant, 624 S. Gilbert St. RES. 02-
01, Bk. 127, p. 1, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT for Downtown Iowa City
Entertainment, LLC., dba Union, 121 E. College St.
Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 127: RES. 02-02, p. 2, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for January 22 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE HIGHWAY 6 RECREATIONAL TRAIL 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. 127: RES. 02-03, p. 3, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2209 D STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 02-
04, Bk. 127, p. 4, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1018 HIGHLAND DRIVE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 02-05, p. 5, ACCEPTING THE WORK OF THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY KICKERS SOCCER PARK PARKING
LOT RESURFACING PROJECT.
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Correspondence: Postcards from 6 individuals regarding MidAmerican
Energy Franchise fAll scanned and included in the final archived meeting
folder in the City Clerk's Office]. Postcards from 16 individuals regarding
Protect the Park fAll scanned and included in the final archived meeting folder
in the City Clerk's Office]. Nick Peters regarding Disappointment and Horror.
Rober~ Dostal regarding Sidewalks. Brett CIoyd regarding Homes Near
Hickory Hill Park. Candace Peters (JC Local Homeless Coordinating Board)
regarding Neighborhood Housing Relations Task Force. John Gross regarding
Mayor. Elected Officials Committee (Chamber of Commerce) regarding 2002
Business Expo Elected Officials Booth. Carol Thompson (JC Juvenile Justice
Youth Development Program) regarding Request for Funding. Janice Murray
regarding Public Power Initiative. Ed Noyes regarding Proposed Franchise
Agreement with MidAmerican Energy. Marie DeVdes regarding Sample "Bottle
Bill" Resolution. Sandy Pickup (Free Medical Clinic) regarding Appreciation for
Donation. James Barrett, Jr regarding Peninsula. Todd Adamson regarding
Birds [Administrative Assistant response included in Council packet]. Peter
Bloesch regarding Advertising on Telephone/Electricity Poles [Administrative
Assistant response included in Council packet]. Brian Hamilton regarding
Delays Due to Trains. Walter Lee regarding Walter Lee v Thomas Loft. Carol
DeProsse regarding Senior Center Commission Ban on Politics. PJ Zielbauer
regarding Impact of City Legislation on University Enrollment. JCCOG Traffic
Engineering Planner regarding Installation of Signs Indicating AMBULANCE
PARKING ONLY BETWEEN SIGNS and TOW-AWAY ZONE on the North
Side of the 400 Block of Bloomington Street; Installation of NO PARKING
ANYTIME signs on Iowa Highway 1 to the north and south of Northgate Drive.
Thomas Clancy regarding Resubdivision of Walden Hills. Two petitions
received from 16 individuals regarding Traffic light at Gilbert and Court Street.
Douglas Baynton regarding Planning and Zoning Meeting. Jennifer Kerns
regarding Union Street No Parking. Jim Lenz regarding Fareway Store. Frank
Mitros regarding Annexation (with response from PCD Director). Nick Klenske
regarding meeting with University of Iowa. Student Senate.
In response to Council Member Kanner, the City Attorney will provide a memo
outlining the procedure for protesting a rezoning if public land is involved. Council
Member Kanner noted the Board of Adjustment minutes granting the Greater Iowa
City Housing Fellowship three less parking spaces than what's required, and
requested bus service for the area be discussed during budget deliberations.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present; The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by 0'Donnell, to approve the Class C liquor
license for Downtown Iowa City Entertainment, LLC, dba Union, 121 E. College
Street. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Police Chief Winkelhake
present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to approve three cab stations
located in the 400 Block of College Street. Individual Council Members expressed
their views. Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Champion,
Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner.
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Senior Center Commissioner Deborah Schoenfelder updated Council on
activities at the Center. John Loomis, 219 Teeters Court, appeared regarding Hickory
Heights.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
January 22 on an ordinance to rezone 95 acres located between Court Street and
Lower West Branch Road from Low Density Single Family, RS-5, and Medium
Density Single-Family, RS-8, to Sensitive Areas Overlay (Lindemann Subdivision).
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
Present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
January 22 on an ordinance to vacate the northern 184 feet of the 20-foot wide alley
right-of-way located south of Burlington Street and west of Dubuque Street. Asst.
PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for
January 22 on an ordinance to vacate a portion of Northgate Drive. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for
January 22 on a resolution annexing 4.01 acres located south of Herbert Hoover
Highway east of Scott Boulevard. 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
January 22 on an ordinance rezoning 4.01 acres located south of Herbert Hoover
Highway east of Scott Boulevard from County Local Commercial, C-1, to Commercial
Office, CO-1. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the 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, be given second vote.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
The Mayor stated he has a conflict of interest on the next item and left the
meeting. Mayor Pro rem Vanderhoef presiding. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by
Wilbum, that the ordinance to vacate West Benton Court north of Benton Street
(Oaknoll), be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/1, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner,
Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Pfab. Absent: Lehman. The Mayor Pro tem declared the
motion carried. Mayor Lehman returned to the meeting.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 02-3994, Bk. 45, p. 2, TO
REZONE FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (RS-8) TO HISTORIC
PRESERVATION OVERLAY (RS-8/OHP) FOR THE DESIGNATION OF THE
LONGFELLOW HISTORIC DISTRICT WITHIN THE LONGFELLOW
NEIGHBORHOOD, 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, that ORD. 02-3995, Bk. 45, p. 3,
TO REZONE FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (RS-8) TO
CONSERVATION DISTRICT OVERLY (RSo8/OCD) FOR THE DESIGNATION OF
THE CLARK STREET CONSERVATION DISTRICT WITHIN THE LONGFELLOW
NEIGHBORHOOD, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
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Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 02-3996, Bk. 45, p. 4, TO
REZONE FROM MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (RS-8) TO CONSERVATION
DISTRICT OVERLY (RS-8/OCD) FOR THE DESIGNATION OF THE DEARBORN
STREET CONSERVATION DISTRICT WITHIN THE LONGFELLOW
NEIGHBORHOOD, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Wilbum, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 02-3997, Bk. 45, p. 5,
VACATING 11,800 SQUARE FEET OF UNDEVELOPED KIRKWOOD AVENUE
RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED SOUTH OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST PARKING LOT
AT 1320 KIRKWOOD AVENUE, be passed and adopted. Asst. PCD Director
Davidson present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
The Mayor stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the
meeting. Mayor Pro tem Vanderhoef presiding. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by
Champion, that ORD. 02-3998, Bk. 45, p. 6, CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION OF 4.01 ACRES LOCATED EAST OF HARLOCKE STREET FROM
HIGH-DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-44) TO SENSITIVE AREAS
OVERLAY-44 (OSA-44), be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote, 6/0, with
Kanner and Pfab abstaining, Lehman absent. The Mayor Pro tem declared the
motion carried unanimously, 6/0 (in accordance with Res. 00-117), Lehman absent.
The Mayor Pro tern declared the ordinance adopted. Mayor Lehman returned to the
meeting.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to January 22,
resolution approving the final plat of Oakes Sixth Addition, a 30.11~acre, 18-1ot
residential subdivision located at the western terminus of Bristol Avenue. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 02-06, Bk. 127,
p. 6, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF STONE BRIDGE ESTATES,
PART 2, 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 the Iowa City Housing Authority Section 8
Administrative Plan. Housing Adm. Grosvenor and Asst. City Atty. Dulek present for
discussion.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-07, Bk. 127,
p.7, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY SECTION 8
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend the
resolution to reduce from five years to three years the ability to check for criminal
activity. The Mayor declared the motion to amend defeated, 1/6, with the following
show of hands vote: Ayes: Kanner. Nays: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on the Iowa City Housing Authority Public Housing
Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP). No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-08, Bk. 127,
p. 8, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HOUSING
ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY PLAN (ACOP). Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
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A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the Scott Boulevard Extension - ACT to
Rochester Avenue, F/K/A Scott Boulevard Extension Phase IV 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 Champion, to adopt RES. 02-09, Bk.
127, p. 9, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCOTT BOULEVARD
EXTENSION - ACT TO ROCHESTER AVENUE, F/K/A SCOTT BOULEVARD
EXTENSION PHASE IV 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 plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for construction of the landfill salvage barn & furniture 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 Pfab, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 02-10, Bk. 127, p. 10,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE
OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDFILL SALVAGE BARN &
FURNITURE BUILDING PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY
TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that ORD. 02-3999, Bk. 45, p.
7, AMENDING TITLE 5, "BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS," CHAPTER 2,
"VEHICLES FOR HIRE," OF THE CITY CODE CLARIFYING DEFINITION OF
VEHICLES FOR HIRE, ADDING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED STATE OF
IOWA CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF ANY
APPLICATION AND/OR DRIVING BADGE, be passed and adopted. The following
individuals appeared: Tricia Donatti, 1825 Friendship St., Tony Donatti, 1825
Friendship St.; and Delbert Knight. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to defer
until January 22, 2002. The Mayor declared the motion to defer defe,ated, 3/4, with
the following show of hands: Ayes: Pfab, Kanner, Champion. Nays: Vanderhoef,
Wilburn, Lehman, O'Donnell. Affirmative roll call vote on final reading of the
ordinance unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-11, Bk. 127,
p. 11, RESCINDING PRIOR RESOLUTION NO. 97-60 AND IN LIEU THEREOF
SETTING FEES AND CHARGES WITH RESPECT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF
REGULATIONS OF VEHICLES FOR HIRE, BY REPLACING "TAXICAB"
REFERENCES WITH "VEHICLE FOR HIRE" AND AMENDING THE PARKING
STAND FEE WITH GENERAL LANGUAGE TO REFLECT ANY CHANGES THAT
MAY BE MADE IN PARKING FEE ORDINANCE. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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Moved by Pfab, seconded by Wilburn, that ORD. 02-4000, Bk. 45, p. 8,
AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE CITY CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER 7,
ENTITLED "SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES" AND ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 7,
ENTITLED "SMOKING IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS," be passed and adopted. The
following individuals appeared: Nick Herbold, 702 1'4. Dubuque St, U of I Student
Senate; Ruth Baker, 515 W. Benton; Kevin Perez, 161 Columbia Drive, "126" and
Monkey House; Brett Castillo, 613 E. Court St.; Ron Megan; Richard Lutz, 302
Richards St.; Kathi Rundell; Kirsten Drexler; Patty Williams; Martha Lutz, 302
Richards St.; Jon Meester, 924 Friendly. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer final reading until after
the Chamber of Commerce had completed an impact study on businesses downtown
and surrounding communities. The Mayor declared the motion to defer defeated,
2/5, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Champion, O'Donnell. Nays:
Kanner, Lehman, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
Pfab, to amend the ordinance to include an effective date of March 1,2002. The
Mayor declared the amendment carried, 6/1, with the following division of voice vote:
Ayes: Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Champion.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted as amended, 4/3, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Pfab, Kanner, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: O'Donnell,
Champion, Lehman. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to
amend the ordinance just passed by including all establishments that prepare and
serve food for on premises consumption. Moved by Kanner, to defer discussion and
vote on the amendment until the Council's next work session and formal meeting.
The Mayor declared the motion died for lack of a second. Council Member
Vanderhoef withdrew her motion to amend and asked that the item be placed on the
next Council work session. Majority of Council agreed. Correspondence was
received from the following individuals: Theodore Yank, Elizabeth Mackenzie, Kelley
McLaughlin, Geoffrey McLennan, Robert Kopp, Sharon Baumler, Kemp Kemstine,
Lar and Sue Fuortes, Rhys Jones and Valerie Chittick, Eileen Fisher, David Gould,
Renee Gould, Susan Zoeckler, Zach Hall, Joe Woodhouse, Lydie Mabikulu, Hallie
Gilmore, Samantha Sidwell, Danielle Ramsey, Sandy Pickup, Jeff Murray, Ike
Barnes, John Williams, Jean Arndt, Robin Sueppel, Claudia Corwin, Carolyn Cavitt
and Julie Phye, Diane Schweer, Laura Phearman, Doni DeNucci, Nicole Torchia,
Joyce Hobart, Kathleen Winkelhake, John Yutzy, Stan AIdinger, Alan Achtner,
Martha Lutz, John Ferguson, Gayle Nelson, Ann Kohl, Helene Hembreiker.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 02-12, Bk.
127, p. 12, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT B'~' AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY
CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY SANITARY LANDFILL. Sr. Civil Engr. Scott
present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to approve the exterior signage and
fa(;ade to China Star in the Old Capitol Town Center on Clinton Street. City Engr.
Fosse present for discussion. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kanner, to
consider Item No. 16 to allow City Fngr. Fosse time to retrieve a copy of the
proposed sign from his office. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council
Members present, and Council preceded to item #16.
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Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 02-13, Bk. 127,
p. 13, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 770 AND RESOLUTION NO. 71-253 TO
DISBAND THE PROJECT GREEN "GREEN FUND" AS A CITY FUND. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted. (Council returned to Item No. 14 on the agenda.)
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 02-14, Bk. 127, p. 14,
APPROVING THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE AND FA(~ADE TO CHINA STAR IN THE
OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER ON CLINTON STREET. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-15, Bk. 127,
p 15, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
COURT HILL TRUNK SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Van Hauen &
Associates for $1,071,000.00. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted that the vacancy on the Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment,
for one five year term January 1,2002 - December 31,2006, will be readvertised.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to make the following appointments
to Boards and Commissions: Maryann Dennis, 1307 Rochester Avenue, to the
Animal Care and Adoption Center Advisory Board to fill an unexpired term ending
December 31,2003; Eric Gidai, 714 N. Johnson, to the Board of Adjustment to fill a
five year term January 1,2002 - January 1,2007; reappoint Thomas Werderitsch, 3
Evergreen Place, to the Board of Appeals for a five year term January 1, 2002 -
December 31,2006. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Civil Service Commission - One
vacancy to fill a four-year term April 1,2002 - April 3, 2006; Senior Center
Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2004;
Planning and Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending
May 1,2003. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 13.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Commission -
One vacancy to fill a six-year term March 1,2002 - March 1, 2008; Historic
Preservation Commission - Three vacancies (One Moffitt Cottage District
Representative and Two At-Large Representatives) to fill three-year terms March 29,
2002 - March 29, 2005; Telecommunications Commission - Two vaca, ncies to fill
three-year terms March 13, 2002 - March 13, 2005. Applications must be received
by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 13.
Council Member Vanderhoef reported on her attendance at the newly formed
State League of Cities, Cities Voice, elected officials lobby group and stated she
would be providing updated in Council packets.
Council Member Wilburn noted the Library Ground Breaking scheduled for
Saturday, January 19; and congratulated the Iowa Hawkeye Women's Basketball
team on defeating Purdue.
Council Member Kanner requested an update on the First Avenue sidewalk
and discussions with the Thomas family, Mayor and staff will follow up; requested a
memo on the Senior Dining situation with Elderly Services; received information and
status on the City's vault covers and liability issues from the City Atty., City Atty.
drafting ordinance for Council consideration; requested an update on the status of
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acquiring art from the University Master's Thesis Program, PCD Director Franklin to
follow up; noted the report from the Asst. City Atty. regarding the PCRB sustained
complaint, and asked that the matter be scheduled for an upcoming work session,
majority of Council requested a copy of the new policies on juvenile consent; invited
Council and the community to a reception honoring his sister's (Rebecca) release
from prison for doing non-violent civil disobedience protest against the School of
Americas on January 14.
City Atty. Dilkes requested Council Members raise issues at the work session
that need staff attention to allow staff time to respond prior to the formal meeting.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adjourn 9:40 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,~M m. be~
"~E~st W. Lehman, Mayor
Mar'lan K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 12/11/01
Iowa City City Council special meeting 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner (7:08), Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
The Mayor welcomed distinguished visitors from Russia. Tom Baldridge
introduced Aleksandr Sergeyevich IGNATENKOV, and Yelena Lvovna SARAYEVA
and their interpreters Yelena Aleksanndrovna VANSYATSKAYA and Pavel Viktovich.
Sysoyev.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to all 5th & 6th
Graders at Roosevelt Elementary. Representatives Mayra Martinez, Kyle Mason,
and Page Witkop accepting.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for two special meetings on
November 27 published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing and Community
Development Commission - October 18. Iowa City Board of Adjustment-
October 10. Iowa City Human Rights Commission -October 22. Iowa City
Telecommunications Commission - October 23. Parks and Recreation
Commission - November 14. Senior Center Commission - October 16.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Special Class C Liquor License for Thai Flavors, 340 E. Burlington St.
Renewals: Class C Liquor License for Gringo's, 115 E. College St. Class C
Liquor License for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for
Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 Waterfront. Outdoor Service Area for
Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Special Class C Liquor License for Paglia's
Pizza, 302 E. Bloomington St. Class C Beer Permit for Petro-N-Provisions, 2
Escort Ln. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor License for Tuck's
Place, 210 N. Linn St. RES. 01-382, TO ISSUE A DANCE PERMIT for
Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Buffalo Wild Wings
Grill & Bar, 201- S.Clinton Street.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $14,618,954.86 for
the period of October 1 through October 31,2001, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 01-383, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
FOR THE UPDATE OF THE SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR
IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY SECTION 8 PROGRAM. RES. 01-384,
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE UPDATE OF THE IOWA CITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HOUSING ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED
OCCUPANCY PLAN (ACOP). RES. 01-385, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCOTT BOULEVARD
EXTENSION PHASE IV PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 01-386,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
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CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE LANDFILL SALVAGE BARN & FURNITURE 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. 01-387, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF
AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN IOWA CITY. RES. 01-388, SUPPORTING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN IOWA CITY. RES. 01-389,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY AND WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, CORALVILLE, IOWA
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1612 EAST COURT STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 01 ~390, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FIRSTAR BANK, IOWA CITY,
IOWA, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 826 RIDER STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 01-391, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST
COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1909
DELWOOD DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-392, IN SUPPORT OF THE
ENGLERT CIVIC THEATRE'S APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY
ATTRACTION AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUNDING FOR
THE RESTORATION OF THE ENGLERT THEATER.
Correspondence: Gayle Nelson regarding Vote YES Today. Howard
and Marti Horan regarding Peninsula Project. James Shymansky regarding
Seatbelt Violation. Jan Stewart regarding Fareway and First Avenue. John
Westefeld regarding Parks and Recreation Commission Appointment. David
Brown (Hayek, Hayek, Brown & Moreland, LLP) regarding Southgate
Development Company, Inc. vs. City of Iowa City (Johnson County No.
LACV061752). Jerry Feick regarding Miscellaneous Issues. Carol DeProsse
regarding Drugs. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
Two Public Parking Meters on the West Side of the Senior Center; Installation
of Two TOW AWAY ZONE Signs on the North Side of the 100 Block of Iowa
Avenue. Lolly Eggers regarding Franchise renewal. Carilyn Kemph regarding
21 only bar issue. Carilyn Kemph regarding 21 only bar issue. Postcards from
10 individuals regarding Mid American franchise [All available in the City
Clerk's Office]. Phil Klein regarding support public power.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Lisa Parker, President of the Library, presented information on the bids
received for the Library expansion and the award by the Library Board to Knutson
Construction. John Fitzpatrick, 721 N. Linn, Chair of the Parking and Traffic
Committee for the Northside Neighborhood, requested speed limits signs installed on
both directions of Church Street between Dubuque and Governor Streets. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from Stephanie Heitman, Principal of
Horace Mann Elementary, and Julianne McNalley, Horace Mann PTO President
regarding the speed limit signs. The Mayor declared the motion carried. John
Loomis, 219 Teeters Ct., Friends of Hickory Hill Park, alerted Council on the recent
submittal by the Press-Citizen for a 20 lot development, and the potential that it did
not meet the requirement of the Northeast District Plan.
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Moved and seconded that the 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, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
The Mayor stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the
meeting. Mayor Pro tem O'Donnell presiding. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance to vacate West Benton Court north of Benton Street, be given first vote.
Steve Rowe, Oaknoll Retirement Residence Administrator, stated the Board had
discussed the question of purchasing the utilities and decided it was not in their best
interest to pursue below ground. The Mayor Pro tern declared the motion carried.
Mayor Lehman returned to the meeting.
Moved and seconded that the 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, be
given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the 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 Clark Street Conservation District, be
given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the 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,
be given second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the 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, be given second vote. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3986, TO REZONE FROM MEDIUM
DENSITY MULTIFAMILY (RM~20) TO MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (RS-8)
OF 3.07 ACRE LOCATED AT 747 W. BENTON STREET, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3987, TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY
24.12 ACRES FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE-FAMILY, ID-RS, TO
SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY, SAO-5,
LOCATED EAST OF HICKORY TRAIL, be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-393, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF FIRST AND ROCHESTER, PART 4, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3988, AMENDING 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 passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-395, APPROVING PRELIMINARY
AND FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART XXI, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3989, 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 passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-396, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PARTS 19-20, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-397, APPROVING DAVID
DAHLQUIST AS THE ARTIST FOR THE NEAR SOUTHSIDE TRANSPORTATION
CENTER PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
DAHLQUIST CLAYWORKS, INC.
A public hearing was held on a revised development agreement with Seabury
& Smith, Inc. and Southgate Development Company, Inc.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-398, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REVISED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND SEABURY & SMITH, INC. AND
SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance repealing 01-3980 and amending
Section 1-9-3B of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, establishing the boundaries
of the voting precincts in Iowa City.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance repealing 01-3980 and 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. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 5, "Business and
License Regulations," Chapter 2, "Vehicles for Hire," of the City Code clarifying
definition of vehicles for hire, adding requirements for certified State of Iowa criminal
history information prior to issuance of any application and/or driving badge, and
removing the requirement for a distinctive color scheme for vehicles for hire, be given
second vote. David Stoddard, Yellow Cab Company, and Tricia Donatti, Old Capitol
Cab Company, appeared. Moved and seconded to amend the ordinance to allow
non-removable lettering. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried. Moved
and seconded to amend the ordinance by retaining the requirement for a distinctive
color scheme. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried. The Mayor declared
the motion to give second reading to the amended ordinance carried.
Moved and seconded 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 second vote. The following individuals appeared: Beth
Ballinger, 48 Pentire Circle, CAFE; Dan Ramsey, 2806 Hwy. 6 East, CAFe:; Lauren
Hanna; Kevin Perez, and children Alexandra, Issac, and Elias; Patty Williams, 1357
Goldenrod Dr.; Brett Castillo, 613 E. Court St.; Lars Fortis, 1119 E. Court St.; Al
Ackner, 1413 Franklin St.; Daryl Woodson, Sanctuary Restaurant; Marcus Cook,
Alley Cat, and Iowa City Wireless; Linda Kuncl, 528 Reno St., Hilltop Tavern; Eileen
Fisher, 3722 Hummingbird Lane, CAFe:; Don Stalkfleet, Sports Column; Jim
Mondanaro, Micky's, Giovanni's, Bred Garden, Mondo's; Keith Dempster, Mill. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from the following individuals: Missy Aitchison, D.H. Barnes, Shari Burgus, L. Christe,
Dori Ribeiro de Oliveira, Richard Dorzweiler, Kelly Drake, Liz Field, William (Bill)
Field, Peter Fisher, Micky Fixsen, Bob Goffstein, Renee Gould, Nicole Gustafson,
Aaron Hammes, David Hansen, James Hanson, Y. Hester, Carol Hodne, James
Hunsaker IV, Suzanne Jacque and 7 individuals from the American Cancer Society,
Geoffrey Johnson, Donna Klinzman, Meghan Kodweis (2), Patti Koenig, Ann Kohl,
Jason Krumbholz, Suzi Lang, Al Lorenzen, Ken Mcllrath, Kelley McLaughlin, Marc
Moen, Kimber Munson, Julie Muskovich, Gayle Nelson, Stephen and Starr Nielsen,
Candace Peters, Laura Phearman, Michelle Piette, Thomas Rosenberger, George
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Ruedy and Shirley Ruedy, David Rust and Joy Smith, Sara Ryan, Ann and Kevin
Satterly, John Solow, Sam Stewart, Faye and Gordon Strayer, Ann Stromquist, Mary
and Tom Tanner, Lea VanderVelde and 12 individuals listed, John Williams, Patti
Williams, Keith Wilson, Marilyn Wright,
Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3990, AMENDING THE IOWA CITY
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ESTABLISH 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 passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3991, PROVIDING THAT GENERAL
PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED AND COLLECTED EACH YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE AMENDED CITY-UNIVERSITY PROJECT I (PROJECT
NO. IA R-14) URBAN RENEWAL 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 passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 01-3992, AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED
"MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," CHAPTER 8, ENTITLED "BICYCLES,"
SECTION 6, ENTITLED "PARKING VIOLATIONS," SUBSECTION A, ENTITLED
"IMPOUNDMENT OF BICYCLES" TO ALLOW THE CITY TO IMPOUND
ABANDONED BICYCLES, be passed and adopted. Brett Castillo, 613 E. Court St.,
appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt resolution of intent to convey a 140-foot by
17.5-foot area of the vacated Kirkwood Avenue right-of-way located east of the
Kirkwood Avenue/Lower Muscatine road intersection (Hill Crest Price's Addition) to
the Kirkwood Avenue Church of Christ, and setting a public hearing on said
conveyance for January 8, 2002. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-399, ADOPTING REVISED AND
UPDATED CONTRACT COMPLIANCE PROGRAM.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-400, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
THE LONGFELLOW MANOR SUBDIVISION OWNERS ASSOCIATION.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-401, NAMING A PRIVATE DRIVE IN
LONGFELLOW MANOR.
Moved and seconded to defer to January 8, resolution awarding contract and
authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction
of the Court Hill Trunk Sewer improvements project. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to approve a motion granting a 30-day extension to the
Police Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report with the City Council
on complaint #01-02. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the vacancy on the Animal Care and Adoption Center
Advisory Board for one appointment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,
2003, will be readvertised.
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Moved and seconded to appoint Christine Boyer, 531 Center Street, to the
Housing & Community Development Commission to fill an unexpired term ending
September 1,2002. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
The Mayor announced current vacancies: Airport Commission - One vacancy
to fill a six-year term March 1,2002 - March 1, 2008; Historic Preservation
Commission - Three vacancies (One Moffitt Cottage District Representative and
Two At-Large Representatives) to fill three-year terms March 29, 2002 - March 29,
2005; Telecommunications Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms
March 15, 2002 - March 13, 2005. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, January 16.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Board
of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five year term January 1, 2002 - December 31,
2006; Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five year term January 1, 2002 -
January 1, 2007; Board of Appeals - One vacancy to fill a five year term January 1,
2002 - December 31, 2006. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, January 2.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 10:10 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description o[ Council activities and disbursements is on file
in the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian.K. Karr, City~
Su~p~ b~li 'cation - 12/18/01
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
DECEMBER 11, 2001
Iowa City City Council special meeting 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner (7:08), Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling,
Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Craig. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 01-107, Side 2;
Tape 01-110, Both Sides; Tape 01-111, Side 1.
The Mayor welcomed distinguished visitors from Russia. Tom Baldridge
introduced Aleksandr Sergeyevich IGNATENKOV, and Yelena Lvovna SARAYEVA
and their interpreters Yelena Aleksanndrovna VANSYATSKAYA and Pavel Viktovich.
Sysoyev. "
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizen Awards to all 5th & 6th
Graders at Roosevelt Elementary. Representatives Mayra Martinez, Kyle Mason,
and Page Witkop accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for two special meetings on
November 27 published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City
Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing and Community
Development Commission - October 18. Iowa City Board of Adjustment -
October 10. Iowa City Human Rights Commission - October 22. Iowa City
Telecommunications Commission - October 23. Parks and Recreation
Commission - November 14. Senior Center Commission - October 16.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Special Class C Liquor License for USIAM, Inc., dba Thai Flavors, 340
E. Burlington St. Renewals: Class C Liquor License for CMB, Inc., dba
Gringo's, 115 E. College St. Class C Liquor License for Gabe's, Inc., dba
Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's of
Iowa City, Inc., dba Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1411 Waterfront. Outdoor
Service Area for Gabe's, Inc., dba Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Special
Class C Liquor License for Paglia's Pizza Palace, Ltd., dba Paglia's Pizza, 302
E. Bloomington St. Class C Beer Permit for JG Robins, Inc., dba Petro-N-
Provisions, 2 Escor~ Ln. Refund an unused portion of a Class C Liquor
License for James J. Tucker dba Tuck's Place, 210 N. Linn St. RES. 01-382,
Bk. 126, p. 382, TO ISSUE A DANCE PERMIT for Gabe's, Inc., dba Gabe's,
330 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Blazin Wings, Inc., dba
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 201- S.Clinton Street.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $14,618,954.86 for
the period of October 1 through October 31,2001, as recommended by the
Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 126: RES. 01-383, p. 383, SETTING
PUBLIC HEARING for January8 FOR THE UPDATE OF THE SECTION 8
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
SECTION 8 PROGRAM. RES. 01-384, p. 384, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
for January 8 FOR THE UPDATE OF THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY PUBLIC HOUSING ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED
OCCUPANCY PLAN (ACOP). RES. 01-385, p. 385, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for January 8 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
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CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE SCOTT BOULEVARD EXTENSION PHASE IV PROJECT, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING
THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION. RES. 01-386, p. 386, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for
January 8 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDFILL
SALVAGE BARN & FURNITURE 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. 01-387, p. 387, SUPPORTING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN IOWA CITY (MDI Limited
Partnership/Longfellow Manor). RES. 01-388, p. 388, SUPPORTING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN IOWA CITY (Emerson
Point Partnership/Walden Hills). RES. 01-389, p. 389, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1612 EAST COURT STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 01-390, p. 390, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND FIRSTAR BANK, IOWA CITY,
IOWA, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 826 RIDER STREET, IOWA CITY,
IOWA. RES. 01-391, p. 391, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST
COMPANY, IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1909
DELWOOD DRIVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 01-392, p. 392, IN SUPPORT
OF THE ENGLERT CiViC THEATRE'S APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY
ATTRACTION AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUNDING FOR
THE RESTORATION OF THE ENGLERT THEATER.
Correspondence: Gayle Nelson regarding Vote YES Today. Howard
and Marti Horan regarding Peninsula Project. James Shymansky regarding
Seatbelt Violation. Jan Stewart regarding Fareway and First Avenue. John
Westefeld regarding Parks and Recreation Commission Appointment. David
Brown (Hayek, Hayek, Brown & Moreland, LLP) regarding Southgate
Development Company, Inc. vs. City of Iowa City (Johnson County No.
LACV061752). Jerry Feick regarding Miscellaneous Issues. Ca~-ol DeProsse
regarding Drugs. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
Two Public Parking Meters on the West Side of the Senior Center; Installation
of Two TOW AWAY ZONE Signs on the North Side of the 100 Block of Iowa
Avenue. Lolly Eggers regarding Franchise renewal. Carilyn Kemph regarding
21 only bar issue. Carilyn Kemph regarding 21 only bar issue. Postcards from
10 individuals regarding Mid American franchise JAil available in the City
Clerk's Office]. Phil Klein regarding support public power.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Lisa Parker, President of the Library, presented information on the bids received for
the Library expansion and the award by the Library Board to Knutson Construction.
John Fitzpatrick, 721 N. Linn, Chair of the Parking and Traffic Committee for the
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Northside Neighborhood, requested speed limits signs installed on both directions of
Church Street between Dubuque and Governor Streets. The City Manager will
report back. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from Stephanie Heitman, Principal of Horace Mann Elementary, and
Julianne McNalley, Horace Mann PTO President regarding the speed limit signs.
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present. John Loomis, 219 Teeters Ct., Friends of Hickory Hill Park, alerted Council
on the recent submittal by the Press-Citizen for a 20 lot development, and the
potential that it did not meet the requirement of the Northeast District Plan. Council
Member Kanner requested staff review the issue of procedure if a protest were to
filed and publicly owned land was included. Staff will follow up. o.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance to rezone
.63 acres from General Industrial, I-1, to Intensive Commercial, Cl-1, located on the
south side of Highway 1 West, west of Ruppert Road, be given first vote. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
The Mayor stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the
meeting. Mayor Pro rem O'Donnell presiding. Moved by Champion, seconded by
Vanderhoef, that the ordinance to vacate West Benton Court north of Benton Street
(Oaknoll), be given first vote. Steve Rowe, Oaknoll Retirement Residence
Administrator, stated the Board had discussed the question of purchasing the utilities
and decided it was not in their best interest to pursue below ground. The Mayor Pro
rem declared the motion carried, 5/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Champion, Kanner, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilbum. Nays: Pfab. Absent: Lehman.
Mayor Lehman returned to the meeting.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the 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, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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 Clark Street
Conservation District, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance to rezone
from Medium Density Single Family (RS-8) to Conservation District O~,erly (RS-
8/OCD) for properties within the Longfellow Neighborhood to establish the Dearborn
Street Conservation District, be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the 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, be given second vote.
Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to defer. The Mayor declared the motion
defeated, 2/5, with the following division of voice vote. Ayes: Kanner, Pfab. Nays:
Wilburn, Vanderhoef, Lehman, O'Donnell, Champion. The Mayor declared the
original motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
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Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent:
None.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, that ORD. 01-3986, Bk. 44, p. 32,
TO REZONE FROM MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIFAMILY (RM-20) TO MEDIUM
DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY (RS-8) OF 3.07 ACRE LOCATED AT 747 W. BENTON
STREET, 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 O'Donnell, that ORD. 01-3987, Bk. 44, p.
33, TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 24.12 ACRES FROM INTERIM
DEVELOPMENT SINGLE-FAMILY, ID-RS, TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY LOW
DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY, SAO-5, LOCATED EAST OF HICKORY TRAIL, be
passed and adopted. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes:
Wilburn, Vanderhoef, Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Pfab. Absent:
None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-393, Bk.
126, p. 393, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF FIRST AND ROCHESTER,
PART 4, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, that ORD. 01-3988, Bk. 44, p. 34,
AMENDING 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 passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 01-395, Bk. 126, p.
395, APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART
XXI, 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 Pfab, that ORD. 01-3989, Bk. 44, p. 35,
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 passed and adopted.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 01-396, Bk. 126, p.
396, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN, PARTS 19-20,
IOWA CITY, 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. 01-397, Bk.
126, p. 397, APPROVING DAVID DAHLQUIST AS THE ARTIST FOR THE NEAR
SOUTHSIDE TRANSPORTATION CENTER PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND DAHLQUIST CLAYWORKS, INC.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a revised development agreement with Seabury
& Smith, Inc. and Southgate Development Company, Inc. No one appeared.
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Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 01-398, Bk. 126,
p. 398, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REVISED
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND SEABURY & SMITH, INC. AND SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY,
INC. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Pfab, seconded
by Kanner, to amend the agreement to remove the unconditional obligation to rebuild
the structure in the event of destruction and provide that the structure shall be rebuilt
in the event of destruction as the result of an insurable casualty. The Mayor declared
the motion to amend defeated, 2/5, with the following division of voice vote. Ayes:
Pfab, Kanner. Nays: Wilburn, Vanderhoef, Lehman, O'Donnell, Champion. Absent:
None. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the following division of
roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays:
Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance repealing 01-3980 and amending
Section 1-9-3B of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, establishing the boundaries
of the voting precincts in Iowa City. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance repealing
01-3980 and 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 Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending
Title 5, "Business and License Regulations," Chapter 2, "Vehicles for Hire," of the
City Code clai-ifying definition of vehicles for hire, adding requirements for certified
State of Iowa criminal history information prior to issuance of any application and/or
driving badge, and removing the requirement for a distinctive color scheme for
vehicles for hire, be given second vote. David Stoddard, Yellow Cab Company, and
Tricia Donatti, Old Capitol Cab Company, appeared. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Moved by Champion, second by O'Donnell, to amend the
ordinance to allow non-removable ~ettering. The Mayor declared the motion to
amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion,
seconded by O'Donnell, to amend the ordinance by retaining the requirement for a
distinctive color scheme. The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried, 6/1, with
the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Pfab, seconded by
Kanner, that the lettering be at least 4 inches in height. The Mayor declared the
motion to amend defeated, 2/5, with the following division of hand vote: Ayes: Pfab,
Kanner. Nays: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion.' Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion to give second reading to the amended ordinance carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, 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 second vote. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer further consideration
until February 5. The Mayor declared the motion to defer defeated, 2/5, with the
following division of voice vote: Ayes: Champion, O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner,
Lehman, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved by Champion,
seconded by O'Donnell, to defer indefinitely. The Mayor declared the motion to defer
defeated, 2/5, with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Champion, O'Donnell.
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Nays: Kanner, Lehman, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved by
Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to amend the ordinance to provide an exception
for separate rooms with separate ventilation systems be excluded. The Mayor
declared the motion to amend defeated, 2/5, with the following division of voice vote:
Ayes: Champion, O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner, Lehman, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kanner, that the ordinance be
amended to provide that the City be totally smoke free in any public place as defined
by the State Code that prepares or serves food for on premises consumption. The
following individuals appeared: Beth Ballinger, 48 Pentire Circle, CAFE; Dan
Ramsey, 2806 Hwy. 6 East, CAFI~; Lauren Hanna; Kevin Perez, and children
Alexandra, Issac, and Elias; Patty Williams, 1357 Goldenrod Dr.; B~ett Castillo, 613
E. Court St.; Lars Fortis, 1119 E. Court St.; Al Ackner, 1413 Franklin St.; Daryl
Woodson, Sanctuary Restaurant; Marcus Cook, Alley Cat, and Iowa City Wireless;
Linda Kuncl, 528 Reno St., Hilltop Tavern; Eileen Fisher, $722 Hummingbird Lane,
CAFI~; Don Stalkfleet, Sports Column; Jim Mondanaro, Micky's, Giovanni's, Bred
Garden, Mondo's; Keith Dempster, Mill. Motion for a friendly motion to exclude
prepackaged food from the motion on the floor died for lack of a second. The Mayor
declared the motion to amend the ordinance by adding smoke free language in all
public places that prepares or serves food for on premises consumption defeated,
3/4, with the following show of hands: Ayes; Vanderhoef, Lehman, Kanner. Nays;
Champion, O'Donnell, Pfab, Wilburn. The Mayor declared the original motion giving
second consideration to the ordinance carried, 4/3, with the following roll call vote.
Ayes: Kanner, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Lehman, O'Donnell, Champion.
Absent: None. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence
from the following individuals: Missy Aitchison, D.H. Barnes, Shari Burgus, L. Christe,
Dod Ribeiro de Oliveira, Richard Dorzweiler, Kelly Drake, Liz Field, William (Bill)
Field, Peter Fisher, Micky Fixsen, Bob Goffstein, Renee Gould, Nicole Gustafson,
Aaron Hammes, David Hansen, James Hanson, Y. Hester, Carol Hodne, James
Hunsaker IV, Suzanne Jacque and 7 individuals from the American Cancer Society,
Geoffrey Johnson, Donna Klinzman, Meghan Kodweis (2), Patti Koenig, Ann Kohl,
Jason Krumbholz, Suzi Lang, Al Lorenzen, Ken Mcllrath, Kelley McLaughlin, Marc
Moen, Kimber Munson, Julie Muskovich, Gayle Nelson, Stephen and Starr Nielsen,
Candace Peters, Laura Phearman, Michelle Piette, Thomas Rosenberger, George
Ruedy and Shirley Ruedy, David Rust and Joy Smith, Sara Ryan, Ann and Kevin
Satterly, John Solow, Sam Stewart, Faye and Gordon Strayer, Ann Stromquist, Mary
and Tom Tanner, Lea VanderVelde and 12 individuals listed, John Williams, Patti
Williams, Keith Wilson, Marilyn Wright,
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 01-~990, Bk. 44, p.
36, AMENDING THE IOWA CITY UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ESTABLISH
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 passed
and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that ORD. 01-3991, Bk. 44, p.
37, PROVIDING THAT GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED AND COLLECTED
EACH YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE AMENDED CITY-
UNIVERSITY PROJECT I (PROJECT NO. IA R-14) URBAN RENEWAL 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
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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 passed and
adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 5/2, with the following division
of roll call vote. Ayes: Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays:
Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 01-3992, Bk. 44, p.
38, AMENDING TITLE 9, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,"
CHAPTER 8, ENTITLED "BICYCLES," SECTION 6, ENTITLED "PARKING
VIOLATIONS," SUBSECTION A, ENTITLED "IMPOUNDMENT OF BICYCLES" TO
ALLOW THE CITY TO IMPOUND ABANDONED BICYCLES, be passed and
adopted. Brett Castillo, 613 IF. Court St., appeared. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt resolution of intent to
convey a 140-foot by 17.5-foot area of the vacated Kirkwood Avenue right-of-way
located east of the Kirkwood Avenue/Lower Muscatine road intersection (Hill Crest
Price's Addition) to the Kirkwood Avenue Church of Christ, and setting a public
hearing on said conveyance for January 8, 2002. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution defeated unanimously, 0/7,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-399, Bk.
126, p. 399, ADOPTING REVISED AND UPDATED CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
PROGRAM. 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. 01-400, Bk. 126, p.
400, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND THE LONGFELLOW MANOR SUBDIVISION OWNERS
ASSOCIATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-401, Bk. 126, p.
401, NAMING A PRIVATE DRIVE IN LONGFELLOW MANOR. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to defer to January 8,'resolution
awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a
contract for construction of the Court Hill Trunk Sewer improvements project. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to approve a motion granting a 30-
day extension to the Police Citizens Review Board for the filing of the public report
with the City Council on complaint #01-02. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the vacancy on the Animal Care and Adoption Center
Advisory Board for one appointment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,
2003, will be readvertised.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to appoint Christine Boyer, 531
Center Street, to the Housing & Community Development Commission to fill an
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unexpired term ending September 1, 2002. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor announced current vacancies: Airport Commission - One vacancy
to fill a six-year term March 1, 2002 - March 1,2008; Historic Preservation
Commission - Three vacancies (One Moffitt Cottage District Representative and
Two At-Large Representatives) to fill three-year terms March 29, 2002 - March 29,
2005; Telecommunications Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms
March 13, 2002 - March 13, 2005. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, January 16.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Zoning Board
of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five year term January 1,200:~.- December 31,
2006; Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five year term January 1,2002 -
January 1, 2007; Board of Appeals - One vacancy to fill a five year term January 1,
2002 - December 31, 2006. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, January 2.
Council Member Pfab stated he would be driving to California.
Council Member O'Donnell noted the attendance by a number of Members at
the Sycamore Mall ribbon cutting ceremony and the positive changes occurring to
the area.
Council Member Vanderhoef reminded Council that they had gone on record
endorsing the expansion of the bottle bill last year, and that retail grocers were
pushing again to change the bill, and requested the matter be scheduled for an
upcoming work session. The Mayor requested that staff draft a letter for the packet
for the scheduled discussion.
Council Member Kanner requested that the Duncan and Associates review
currently underway be referenced to the Planning & Zoning Commission (specifically
the last paragraph in the initial recommendations regarding residential design
guidelines) in their review of the Sensitive Areas Ordinance. Staff will follow up;
noted a reference in the Senior Center minutes regarding no political activity signs,
and requested the matter be scheduled for an upcoming work session with Senior
Center Commission representatives present; reported on his attendance at the
Academy for Transportation Policy meeting, and the proposal for a trolley in Sioux
City; and noted the holiday of Hanukkah, or festival of lights, and wished everyone
well that is celebrating.
The Mayor noted the next scheduled meeting of the City Council is 9:30 AM
on January 4; and wished everybody in Iowa City a Merry Christmas, Happy
Hanukkah, and joyous New Year.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 10:19 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk