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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-05 Council minutesSubject 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 FEBRUARY 5, 2002 Iowa City City Council regular 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, O'Malley, Shera, Schmadeke, Elias. Council minutes reported on Tape 02-21, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Day - February 14. Heart Trains Heroes Free CPR Event Day- February 17, American Heart Month - February, Evelyn Wolfe, American Heart Association, accepted the proclamation and presented an award to John Castle from the Corp of Engineers for his efforts in saving the life of a co-worker who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. Solon First Responders, represented by Dan Smith, and the Johnson County Ambulance Service were also recognized for their efforts. Citizens were encouraged to call the Johnson County Ambulance Service for information on CPR training. The Mayor made a special presentation to John Bennett for his act of heroism in coming to the aid of Carloss Robinson. Carloss Robinson received a football from University of Iowa football players Jeremy Allen and Alonzo Cunningham autographed by the team. The Mayor presented outstanding student citizenship awards to Robert Lucas Elementary students Cameron Foreman, Kelly Krei; Shimek Elementary students Eleni Achrazoglou, Nick Jordan, Kelly Metz. 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. Approval of Official Council Actions for special meetings of January 22, published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing and Community Development Commission: December 20. Iowa City Board of Appeals: January 7. Iowa City Human Rights Commission: December 18. Police Citizens Review Board: January 22 Recommendation: Accept PCRB Report on Complaint #01-02 with changes as amended. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: New: Class C Beer Permit for Chad C. Crabtree dba Pizza Palace, 363 N. First Ave. Renewals: Class C Liquor License for R.T. Grunts, Inc., dba R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. Outdoor Service Area for R.T. Grunts, Inc., dba R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. Class C Liquor License for New Yen Ching Restaurant, Inc., dba New Yen Ching Restaurant, 1803 Boyrum. Class C Liquor License for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo-James, 118 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor License for Herro, Inc., dba Alleycat, 13 S. Linn St. RES. 02-36, Bk. 127, p. 36, TO ISSUE A DANCE PERMIT to R.T. Grunts, Inc., dba R.T.'s, 826 S. Clinton St. New: Class C Liquor License for WWI, EL.C, dba G.A. Malone's, 121 Iowa Ave. Motions: approve disbursements in the amount of $20,515,545.98 for the period of December 1 through December 31,2001, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Setting Public Hearings: consider a motion setting a public hearing for March 19 on the City of Iowa City FY2003 Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated Transit Funding Application and authorizing the publication of a notice of said hearing. RES. 02-37, Bk. 127, p. 37, SETTING A PUBLIC Complete Description February 5, 2002 Page 2 HEARING for February 19 TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1,2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003, THE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AND ALSO THE MULTI- YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2006. RES. 02-38, Bk. 127, p. 38, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for February 19 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRAIRIE DU CHIEN ROAD TO DODGE STREET WATER MAIN 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. 02-39, Bk. 127, p. 39, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for February 19 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD LANDSCAPE 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. RES. 02-40, Bk. 127, p. 40, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 2, 2002 FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S UPDATED ANNUAL PLAN. Resolutions, Bk. 127: RES. 02-41, p. 41, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FORA GRANT UNDER 49 U.S.C. 5307, TO BE USED FOR FY2002 TRANSIT OPERATING AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING. RES. 02-42, p. 42, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL GREENSPACE AND STORMWATER PROJECT. RES. 02-43, p. 43, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1517 BURNS AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 02-44, p. 44, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1019 GINTER AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 02-45, p. 45, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH STONE BRIDGE ESTATES, PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Correspondence: Kathleen Janz regarding City Budget. Fristie Fortmann Doser (DVlP) regarding Newsletter. Eide Bailly regarding Financial Audit. Irene Bowers (Mark Twain School) regarding Jump Rope for Heart Invitation. Pat Guard (lC Area Chamber of Commerce) regarding Franchise. Rod Sullivan regarding Funding Feasibility Study for Municipally Owned Utility. Saul Mekies and Carol Spaziani regarding Public Power Utility. Renee Gould regarding Smoking. Al Achtner regarding Smoking. Linda Prybil regarding Smoking. Lowell Brandt regarding Brick Streets [Staff response included]. Postcards from six individuals regarding Protect the Park [All scanned and included in the final archived meeting folder in the City Clerk's Office]. Mary Knudson regarding Benton Street Park [previously distributed]. Ruth Baker regarding Benton Street Park [previously distributed]. Nancy Purington regarding Creative ideas about $$. Joe Raso regarding Strategic Investment for Strategic Growth. Jim Lenz regarding Budget. Complete Description Februaw 5,2002 Page 3 Council Member Kanner noted the discussion of enterprise zones in the HCDC minutes and questioned the status of the City's request for more information, City Mgr. stated a memo had been prepared and as inquiries arise regarding availability for projects information is provided to Council.; noted the Board of Appeals minutes and asked for information on the differences between the 2000 and 2001 IBC, staff will prepare a memo.; stated his support for the Board discussion requiring alarm installers to be licensed, and charging fees for commercial fire inspections; complimented the City's Finance Department on the letter from the Auditor on City finances and asked clarification on issues raised, Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried, and repeated the public hearing on the budget set for February 19. The Mayor reminded Council to ask questions at the work sessions to enable staff to secure the answers for the public meeting. Jim Larew, presented information on public power issues. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept material distributed by Mr. Larew. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Kanner requested information from the City Attorney regarding the procedure for citizens to overturn a franchise agreement prior to the next meeting. The Mayor stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the table. Mayor Pro tem Vanderhoef presiding. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for February 19 on an ordinance to rezone approximately 2,800 square feet from Low Density Multi-Family Residential, RM-12, to High Density Multi-Family, RM-44, for property located at (Oaknoll) the north end of West Benton Court. The Mayor Pro rem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent. Mayor Lehman returned to the table. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for February 19 on an ordinance to amend the Sensitive Areas Development Plan for lots 3 and 4 of a resubdivision of Lot 53 of Walden Hills, located at the intersection of Shannon Drive and Rohret Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Robert Burns. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to set a public hearing for February 19 on an ordinance to amend Section 14-6E of the Zoning Ordinance in order to allow grocery stores in the Intensive Commercial Zone, C1-1, as a provisional use or as a special exception. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to rezone approximately 0.63 acres located at 707 N. Dubuque Street (Svoboda) from High Density Multi-Family, RM-44, to High Density Multi-Family Sensitive Areas Overlay, OSA/RM-44. No one appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that 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), be given first vote. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance to vacate the northern 182 feet of the 20-foot wide alley right-of-way located south of Burlington Complete Description February 5, 2002 Page 4 Street and west of Dubuque Street, be given first vote. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. 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 to vacate a portion of Northgate 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 O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-46, Bk. 127, p. 46, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF 4.01 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF HERBERT HOOVER HIGHWAY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT (Iowa City Care Center). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ordinance rezoning 4.01 acres located south of Herbert Hoover Highway east of Scott Boulevard (Iowa City Care Center) from County Local Commercial, C-1, to Commercial Office, CO-1, 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 table. Mayor Pro tem Vanderhoef presiding. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to defer indefinitely the ordinance to vacate West Benton Court north of Benton Street (Oaknoll). The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent. Mayor Lehman returned. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 02-47, Bk. 127, p. 47, APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF DEAN CAKES SIXTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote, 7/0, with Pfab abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, (in accordance with Res. 00-117). The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A hearing was held assessing $300.00 civil penalty for Deadwood Tavern, 6 South Dubuque Street. Andy Chappell, Johnson County Attorney's office, appeared. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Kanner, to adopt. RES. 02-48, Bk. 127, p. 48, ASSESSING $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST DEADWOOD TAVERN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 02-49, Bk. 127, p. 49, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM QUINTON'S BAR & DELI. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that ordinance amending Title 14, entitled "Unified Development Code," Chapter 3, entitled "City Utilities," Article E, entitled "Wastewater Treatment Works Indirect Discharge," Section 4, entitled "Pretreatment Standards," of the City Code to amend wastewater treatment plant influent standards, be given first vote. Wastewater Division Supt. Elias present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Pfab, seconded by O'Donnell, to defer to February 19 a resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the Iowa City Landfill Salvage Barn & Furniture Project Building project The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Complete Description February 5, 2002 Page 5 Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 02-50, Bk. 127, p. 50, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCOTT BOULEVARD EXTENSION - ACT TO ROCHESTER AVENUE, F/K/A SCOTT BOULEVARD EXTENSION PHASE IV PROJECT to Peterson Contractors, Inc. for $ 2,509,665.32. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a six-year term March 1, 2002 - March 1, 2006; Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five year term January 1,2002 - December 31, 2006; Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term April 1, 2002 - April 3, 2006; 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; Planning & Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending May 1,2003; Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2004; 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, February 13. Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy to fill a three year term March 29, 2002 --March 29, 2005 (New district - Longfellow Historic District Representative); Planning & Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill a five year term May 1, 2002 - May 1, 2007. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 27. The Mayor stated the vacancies presented an opportunity for citizens to become involved and contribute to City government. Council Member Pfab requested a work session be scheduled to discuss Council e-mail procedures, including distribution of individual e-mail addresses and immediate delivery and response. City Atty. Dilkes noted her earlier memo regarding e-mail communications, and stated their appears to be some confusion and said a work session should be scheduled. Council Member Vanderhoef announced she had been re-appointed to the National Steering Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Council Member Wilbum noted the activities for Black History Month and encouraged Council and citizens to attend. Council Member Kanner passed out fliers regarding the Latino/a Communities in Iowa Conference April 27th; requested Council schedule a work session to discuss suggestions made in his January 1 Mayoral selection letter, staff will include the letter in next week's packet; noted his understanding on Council budget discussion regarding funding for the Miller Orchard Park was different from that quoted in the paper and requested clarification, Council reaffirmed the $200,000 originally designated for the Miller Orchard Park be referred to the Parks & Recreation Commission to determine the final distribution of the funds for Waterworks Park and Miller Orchard. Council Member Champion raised concerns regarding parking for the Skateboard Park, the City Mgr. stated he expected stricter enforcement of parking regulations and Parks & Recreation Director Trueblood is aware of the problems. Council Member Kanner raised concerns regarding speed coming off of the Interstate down Dubuque Street, and questioned installation of a stop sign. The City Mgr. stated the intersection was scheduled for redesign in 2004 or 2005, and it was doubtful IDOT would approve a stop sign.; referenced the JCCOG Transportation Complete Description February 5, 2002 Page 6 Planner Davidson had presented a Transportation Vision document to the Council some weeks ago and the Council had requested inclusion of a regional transit system as a goal, noting it was due February 22, and requested it be placed on the next work session. Staff will follow up. Mayor Lehman stated the public hearing on the City budget is scheduled for February 19 and encouraged any Council Members with amendments or changes to the budget to communicate it to Council prior to the vote scheduled February 27. The City Mgr. stated any Council Members could provide written comments to the City Clerk for inclusion as part of the public hearing as well. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 8:30 p.m. The 7/0, all Cou '1 Members present. -~ ~"'E'~r~est W. Lehman, Mayor Ma~an-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. The cost of publishing the following proceedings and claims is $ Cumulative cost for this calendar year for said publication is $ OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 1/22/02 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. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended. Approval of Official Council Actions for special meetings of January 4, January 7, and January 8, published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing & Community Development Commission - November 15. Iowa City Airport Commission - December 13. Iowa City Board of Adjustment - December 12. Iowa City Board of Appeals - December 3. Parks & Recreation Commission - December 12. Police Citizens Review Board - November 27 Recommendation: Approve a 30-day extension to January 30, 2002, for Public Report #01-02. Police Citizens Review Board - December 11. Police Citizens Review Board - December 27. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Renewals. Class B Beer Permit for Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway 1 W. Class E Liquor License for Cub Foods, 855 Highway 1 W. Class B Wine Permit for Cub Foods, 855 Highway 1 W. Class C Beer Permit for Cub Foods, 855 Highway 1 W. Class C Liquor License Mike's Tap, 121 Wright St. Class C Liquor License for Press Box, 1920 Keokuk St. Class C Liquor License for Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E. Washington St. RES. 02-16, TO ISSUE A DANCE PERMIT to Press Box, 1920 Keokuk St. Motion: approve disbursements in the amount of $15,264,907.24 for the period of November 1 through November 30, 2001, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Setting Public Hearings: RES. 02-17, FIXING TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED CIVIL PENALTY OF $300.00 AGAINST DEADWOOD TAVERN AND QUINTON'S BAR & DELI. Resolutions: RES. 02-18, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT METHANE ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE I. RES. 02-19, AUTHORIZING THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO FILE A NOTICE OF USE RESTRICTION IMPOSED BY STATE ADMINISTRATIVE RULE ON CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN CONNECTION WITH THE GRANT OF FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE IN LOWER IOWA CITY PARK. RES. 02-20, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM A & J MINIMART, 2153 ACT CIRCLE. RES. 02-21, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM COLLEGE STREET NEWS D/B/A COLLEGE STREET OASIS. RES. 02-22, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM DRUGTOWN. RES. 02-23, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM HARTIG DRUG Official Actions January 22, 2002 Page 2 COMPANY. RES. 02-24, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM HY-VEE FOOD STORE. RES. 02-25, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM KUM & GO STORES. RES. 02-26, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM SUBURBAN AMOCO - KEOKUK STREET. RES. 02-27, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM SUBURBAN AMOCO. Correspondence: Alexandria Schaeffel regarding Highland Avenue. Sue Lafky regarding John Bennett Heroism. Bruce Gluckman (Mediacom) regarding Franchise Fees on Non-Subscriber Revenue. Robert Welsh and Karen Kubby regarding Municipal Electricity. Casey Cook (FIRST) regarding Time on Council Agenda. Sue Futrell regarding Rezoning in SE Iowa City Industrial Zone. Carol DeProsse regarding Vision Iowa Public Hearing. Louise Nielsen regarding New Iowa Avenue Parking Ramp Building. John Darnauer regarding Iowa Avenue Parking Ramp Signs. R.H. Sunday regarding Smoking Ban. Ann Kohl regarding Smoking Ban. Gayle Nelson regarding Smoking Ban. Brian Decker regarding Smoking Ban. Amy Charles regarding Smoking Ban. Sharon Hackbart (Lemme School) regarding Smoking Ban [17 letters scanned and included in the final archived meeting folder in the City Clerk's Office]. Teresa Kelly (The Heritage Agency) regarding Elderly Nutrition Program. Judith Klink: Procedures. Charles Eble regarding Press Citizen Development, Postcards from 25 individuals regarding Protect the Park. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Designation of One Cab Stand Located in the 100 Block of Linn Street. Tricia Donatti regarding Vehicles for Hire. John Kammermeyer regarding Tax Increment Financing. Cheryl Davies regarding smoking. Richard Hughes regarding Library Expansion Records. Janene Panfil and Donald Stumbo regarding Brick Streets. Meredith Sewell regarding Brick Streets. Joyce Moran regarding smoking. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Senior Center Commission Member Charity Rowley, updated Council on Senior Center activities. Sue Lafky, 514 West Side Drive, requested John Bennett be recognized for heroism for saving the child from a rotweiler. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for February 5 on an ordinance to rezone approximately 0.63 acres located at 707 N. Dubuque Street from High Density Multi-Family, RM-44, to Sensitive Areas Overlay, OSNRM-44. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held 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. A public hearing was held 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. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate a portion of Northgate Drive. A public hearing was held on a resolution annexing 4.01 acres located south of Herbert Hoover Highway east of Scott Boulevard. A public hearing was held 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. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Robe~ Downer and Dennis Mitchell. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Official Actions January 22, 2002 Page 3 Moved and seconded to that ORD. 02-4001, TO REZONE FROM GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (I-1), TO INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (C1-1) ON .63 ACRES, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 1 WEST, WEST OF RUPPERT ROAD, be passed and adopted. The Mayor stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting. Mayor Pro tem Vanderhoef presiding. Moved and seconded to defer to February 5 an ordinance to vacate West Benton Court north of Benton Street. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that ORD. 02-4002, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 38.24 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY, RS-5, COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL, CH, COUNTY LOCAL COMMERCIAL, CI AND COUNTY MULTI- FAMILY, R3A TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL, CC-2 (10.99 ACRES), MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY, RS-8 (21 ACRES), AND LOW DENSITY SINGLE- FAMILY, RS-5 (6.22 ACRES) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND SOUTH OF ROCHESTER AVENUE AND LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded that ORD. 02-4003, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 105.2 ACRES OF PROPERTY FROM SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL, COUNTY RS, TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, RS-5 (45.08 ACRES), AND MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, RS-8 (60.13 ACRES) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF COURT STREET, SOUTH OF LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD, AND EAST OF HUMMINGBIRD LANE, be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded to defer to February 5 a resolution approving the final plat of Oakes Sixth Addition, a 30.1 l-acre, 18-1ot residential subdivision located at the western terminus of Bristol Avenue. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Charles Meardon. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-28, APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF PRESS-CITIZEN ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Highway 6 Recreational Trail Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-29, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THI: CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-30, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, FIRST ADDITION, IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO TERRY L. STAMPER HOLDINGS, L.L.C. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Wendelin Guenter. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-31, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ADDENDUM TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE NORTH DODGE STREET PROJECT STP-1-5(69)--2C-52. Official Actions January 22, 2002 Page 4 Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-32, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY, TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE NORTH DODGE STREET PROJECT, STP-1-5(69)--2C-52. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-33, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE INTERSECTION OF IOWA HIGHWAY 1 AND SUNSET STREET. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-34, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 02-35, SUPPORTING THE EXPANSION OF THE IOWA BEVERAGE CONTAINER DEPOSIT LAW. 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 #01-05 and #01-06. 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 #01-04. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor announced current vacancies: Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy to fill a three year term March 29, 2002 - March 29, 2005 (New district - Longfellow Historic District Representative); Planning & Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill a five year term May 1, 2002 - May 1, 2007. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 27. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a six-year term March 1, 2002 - March 1, 2008; Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five year term January 1,2002 - December 31,2006; Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term April 1, 2002 - April 3, 2006; 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; Planning & Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending May 1,2003; Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2004; 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, February 13. Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:30 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department. s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Submitted for publication -1/30/0~ Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office 356-5040. COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES JANUARY 22, 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: Atikins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, Knoche, Spitz. Council minutes recorded on Tape 02-11, Both Sides. 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 special meetings of January 4, January 7, and January 8, published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk. Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Housing & Community Development Commission - November 15. Iowa City Airport Commission - December 13. Iowa City Board of Adjustment- December 12. Iowa City Board of Appeals - December $. Parks & Recreation Commission - December 12. Police Citizens Review Board - November 27 Recommendation: Approve a 30-day extension to January 30, 2002, for Public Report #01-02 [Council acted on at a previous meeting]. Police Citizens Review Board - December 11. Police Citizens Review Board - December 27. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk: Renewals. Class B Beer Permit for KT Restaurants, Inc., dba Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway 1 W. Class E Liquor License for Supervalu, Inc., dba Cub Foods, 855 Highway 1 W. Class B Wine Permit for Supervalu, Inc., dba Cub Foods, 855 Highway 1 W. Class C Beer Permit for Supervalu, Inc., dba Cub Foods, 855 Highway 1 W. Class C Liquor License for Mike's Place, Inc., dba Mike's Tap, 121 Wright St. Class C Liquor License for Jay, Inc., dba Press Box, 1920 Keokuk St. Class C Liquor License for Mike & Marty Enterprises, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar& Deli, 215 E. Washington St. RES. 02-16, Bk. 127, p. 16, TO ISSUE A DANCE PERMIT to Jay, Inc., dba Press Box, 1920 Keokuk St. Motion: approve disbursements in the amount of $15,264,907.24 for the period of November 1 through November 30, 2001, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Setting Public Hearings, Bk. 127: RES. 02-17, p. 17, FIXING TIME, DATE AND PLACE (February 5) FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED CIVIL PENALTY OF $300.00 AGAINST DEADWOOD TAVERN AND QUINTON'S BAR & DFLI. Resolutions, Bk. 127: RES. 02-16, p. 18, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY TRANSIT METHANE ABATEMENT PROJECT, PHASE I. RES. 02-19, p. 19, AUTHORIZING THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY TO FILE A NOTICE OF USE RESTRICTION IMPOSED BY STATE ADMINISTRATIVE RULE ON CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN CONNECTION WITH THE GRANT OF FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL STAGE IN LOWER IOWA CITY PARK. RES. 02-20, p. 20, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $:300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM A & J MINIMART, 2153 ACT CIRCLE. RES. 02-21, p. 21, ACCEPTING Complete Description January 22,2002 Page 2 PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM COLLEGE STREET NEWS D/B/A COLLEGE STREET OASIS. RES. 02-22, p. 22, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM DRUGTOWN. RES. 02-23, p. 23, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM HARTIG DRUG COMPANY. RES. 02-24, p, 24, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM HY-VEE FOOD STORE. RES. 02-25, p. 25, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM KUM & GO STORES. RES. 02-26, p 26, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM SUBURBAN AMOCO - KEOKUK STREET. RES. 02-27, p. 27, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM SUBURBAN AMOCO. Correspondence: Alexandria Schaeffel regarding Highland Avenue. Sue Lafky regarding John Bennett Heroism. Bruce Gluckman (Mediacom) regarding Franchise Fees on Non-Subscriber Revenue. Robert Welsh and Karen Kubby regarding Municipal Electricity. Casey Cook (FIRST) regarding Time on Council Agenda. Sue Futrell regarding Rezoning in SE Iowa City Industrial Zone. Carol DeProsse regarding Vision Iowa Public Hearing. Louise Nielsen regarding New Iowa Avenue Parking Ramp Building. John Darnauer regarding Iowa Avenue Parking Ramp Signs. R.H. Sunday regarding Smokin9 Ban. Ann Kohl regarding Smoking Ban. Gayle Nelson regarding Smoking Ban. Brian Decker regarding Smoking Ban. Amy Charles regarding Smoking Ban. Sharon Hackbart (Lemme School) regarding Smoking Ban [17 letters scanned and included in the final archived meeting folder in the City Clerk's Office]. Teresa Kelly (The Heritage Agency) regarding Elderly Nutrition Program. Judith Klink: Procedures. Charles Eble regarding Press Citizen Development. Postcards from 25 individuals regarding Protect the Park [All scanned and included in the final archived meeting folder in the City Clerk's Office]. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Designation of One Cab Stand Located in the 100 Block of Linn Street. Tricia Donatti regarding Vehicles for Hire [Previously distributed]. John Kammermeyer regarding Tax Increment Financing. Cheryl Davies regarding smoking. Richard Hughes regarding Library Expansion Records. Janene Panfil and Donald Stumbo regarding Brick Streets [Staff response included]. Meredith Sewell regarding Brick Streets [Staff response included]. Joyce Moran regarding smoking. Council Members Pfab and Kanner raised concerns regarding parking spaces being utilized for cab stands. Noting the November 15 HCDC minutes, Council Member Kanner requested a staff memo regarding entire payment of the rent directly to the landlord for a three year timeframe for the Extend the Dream Foundation/Uptown Bill's. Council Member Kanner requested that Council meet with HCDC to discuss the 9% being set aside for Economic Development Committee. Majority of Council were not interested to schedule a joint meeting. Council Member Kanner requested that Council consider applying for CDBG monies to pay for childcare for Iow or moderate income people on City commissions and boards. Three Council Members agreed to schedule the matter for an upcoming work session. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Complete Description Januaw 22,2002 Page 3 Senior Center Commission Member Charity Rowley, updated Council on Senior Center activities. Sue Lafky, 514 West Side Drive, requested John Bennett be recognized for heroism for saving the child from a rotweiler. The City Manager stated something was being prepared. The Mayor noted that he had been contacted immediately after the event by the Police Chief with a similar request. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for February 5 on an ordinance to rezone approximately 0.63 acres located at 707 N. Dubuque Street from High Density Multi-Family, RM-44, to Sensitive Areas Overlay, OSNRM-44. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held 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). No one appeared. A public hearing was held 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. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to vacate a portion of Northgate Drive. No one appeared. A public hearing was held on a resolution annexing 4.01 acres located south of Herbert Hoover Highway east of Scott Boulevard (Iowa City Care Center). No one appeared. A public hearing was held 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 (Iowa City Care Center). No one appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept correspondence from Robert Downer and Dennis Mitchell. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 02-4001, Bk. 45, p. 9, TO REZONE FROM GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (I-1), TO INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (C1-1) ON .63 ACRES, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 1 WEST, WEST OF RUPPERT ROAD (Carousel), be passed and adopted. 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 rem Vanderhoef presiding. Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to defer to February 5 an ordinance to vacate West Benton Court north of Benton Street (Oaknoll). The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent. Mayor Lehman returned to the meeting. Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell that ORD. 02-4002, Bk. 45, p. 10, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 38.24 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY, RS-5, COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL, CH, COUNTY LOCAL COMMERCIAL, CI AND COUNTY MULTI-FAMILY, R3A TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL, CC-2 (10.99 ACRES), MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY, RS-8 (21 ACRES), AND LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY, RS-5 (6.22 ACRES) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND SOUTH OF ROCHESTER AVENUE AND LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD (Plum Grove), be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Lehman. Nays: Pfab. Absent: None. Complete Description January 22,2002 Page 4 Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 02-4003, Bk. 45, p. 11, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 105.2 ACRES OF PROPERTY FROM SUBURBAN RESIDI~NTIAL, COUNTY RS, TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, RS-5 (45.08 ACRES), AND MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, RS-8 (60.13 ACRES) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF COURT STREET, SOUTH OF LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD, AND EAST OF HUMMINGBIRD LANE (Southgate/Lindemann), be passed and adopted. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Pfab. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to defer to February 5 a 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Champion to accept correspondence from Charles Meardon. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-28, Bk. 127, p. 28, APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF PRESS-CITIZEN ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. PCD Director Franklin present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote, 7/0, with Pfab abstaining. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, (in accordance with Res. 00-117). 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 Highway 6 Recreational Trail Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared. Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 02-29, Bk. 127, p. 29, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Civil Engr. Spitz. 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 Pfab, to adopt RES. 02-30, Bk. 127, p. 30, AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS PENINSULA NEIGHBORHOOD, FIRST ADDITION, IN IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO TERRY L. STAMPER HOLDINGS, L.L.C. 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Wendelin Guenter. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Champion, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 02-31, Bk. 127, p. 31, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ADDENDUM TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE NORTH DODGE STREET PROJECT STP-1-5(69)--2C-52. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call Complete Description January 22,2002 Page 5 vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 02-32, Bk. 127, p. 32, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY, TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE NORTH DODGE STREET PROJECT, STP- 1-5(69)--2C-52. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 02-33, Bk. 127, p. 33, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE INTERSECTION OF IOWA HIGHWAY 1 AND SUNSET STREET. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 02-34, Bk. 127, p. 34, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. 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. 02-35, Bk. 127, p. 25, SUPPORTING THE EXPANSION OF THE IOWA BEVERAGE CONTAINER DEPOSIT LAW. 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 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 #01-05 and #01-06. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, 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 #01-04. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor announced current vacancies: Historic Preservation Commission - One vacancy to fill a three year term March 29, 2002 - March 29, 2005 (New district - Longfellow Historic District Representative); Planning & Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill a five year term May 1, 2002 - May 1, 2007. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 27. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a six-year term March 1,2002 - March 1, 2008; Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five year term January 1,2002 - December 31, 2006; Civil Service Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term April 1,2002 - April 3, 2006; 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; Planning & Zoning Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending May 1,2003; Senior Center Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2004; Telecommunications Commission - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms Complete Description January 22, 2002 Page 6 March 13, 2002 - March 13, 2005. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 13. The Mayor encouraged people to get involved in their community and pick up an application in the City Clerk's office. Council Member Kanner noted the Police General Order #01-06 dealing with juvenile consent and requested a work session be scheduled to discuss changing the age to 18, a majority of Council requested a memo from the Police Chief first before agreeing to schedule further discussion on a change; noted the staff memo regarding a traffic control light in Gilbert and Court and questioned whether any further Council action was necessary, the City Manager stated staff would proceed with a traffic count; and reported on events observing Martin Luther King Day. Council Member Wilburn stated that he would be abstaining from Council discussion and action on Aid to Agencies funding and Community Development Block Grant monies due to a conflict of interest; and noted the loss to the community with the passing of Dean Philip Hubbard. Council Member Vanderhoef noted a call from a library patron regarding parking with the construction and asked the City to move up the plan for utilization of the ramp, staff will provide a memo updating Council; reported that she would be stepping down from East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG), and the Chief Elected Officials Group and Council Member Wilburn has agreed to the appointment which will be voted on at the Johnson County Council of Governments (JCCOG) meeting January 23; and noted the recent death of Emilie Rubright. Council Member O'Donnell reported on his participation in the Elected Officials Booth for the Business Fair. Council Member Champion reported on her involvement in activities observing Martin Luther King Day including the Women for Economic and Social Justice event; and expressed concerns regarding the new procedure requiring criminal checks for all motor vehicle for hire drivers, Police Chief will provide a memo. Council Member Pfab questioned the procedure for publishing notice of zoning code amendments, the City Attorney stated a public notice is published in the newspaper but a notice is not sent to individual property owners. Council Member Kanner reported that he and Council Member Vanderhoef would be meeting with the University of Iowa Student Senate President and questioned whether it was a public meeting, the City Attorney noted that the committee was serving as an information gathering one as opposed to an advisory body and it was not subject to requirements. Mayor Lehman noted the death of Library Development Director Larry Eckholt; noted the next budget work session was scheduled for January 24 at 1:30, and encouraged Council Members to prepare a list of possible Capital Improvement Projects that could be moved; and stated he had received a letter requesting two Council appointments to work with Johnson County on the SEATS contract, Council agreed to discuss the appointments at their February 4 work session; and reported that he and the City Attorney have discussed the need to stick to discussion of the agenda items that are posted on the agenda or that are brought up to Council, and asked Council to keep their comments relative to items on the agenda. The City Manager reported that the Iowa Hawkeye Men's Basketball tem had won by four points. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilbum, to adjourn 8:30 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor Complete Description Januaw 22,2002 Page 7 Marian K. Karr, City Clerk