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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Marian K. Karr, City Clerk