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Home My WebLink About2006-02-28 Council minutes 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 FEBRUARY 28, 2006 Iowa City City Council special meeting 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Mansfield, O'Malley, Fowler, O'Brien, Davidson, Klingaman. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-23, Side 2; 06-27, Both Sides. The Mayor proclaimed International Women's Month - March 2006, Dorothy Paul, University of Iowa Center Human Relations and Karen Kubby, Emma Goldman Clinic accepting. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Hoover Elementary Students: Monica Hemingway, Hannah Kersbergen, Brianna Mullinnix. Robin Butler, reported on the Animal Oxygen Mask Project, and presented nine sets of masks to the City of Iowa City Fire Department and the Iowa City Animal Control Center. Fire Marshall Jensen accepted the masks, and Police Officer Berg and K-9 Officer Naton present for demonstration. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Mayor Wilburn delivered the State of the City Address. The Mayor proclaimed Special Olympics Month - March 2006, Joyce Rossie, Board of Directors Special Olympics Iowa accepting. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as amended. Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk: February 2, Special Council Work Session; February 9, Special Council Work Session; February 13, Special Council Work Session; February 13, Special Council Formal Official and Complete (2). Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Police Citizens Review Board - January 10, 2006; Parks and Recreation Commission - January 11, 2006; Board of Adjustment - January 11, 2006; Airport Commission - January 12, 2006; Airport Commission - January 23,2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - February 2, 2006; Historic Preservation Commission - January 19, 2006; Senior Center Commission - January 17, 2006. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class B Beer Permit for Stuff Corporation, dba Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway 1 West; Class C Liquor License for One Poor Student, Inc., dba One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Chansy Keomanivong dba Thai Spice 1210 S. Gilbert St.; Special Class C Liquor License for Devotay, Inc., dba Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Class C Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc., #034, 2765 Commerce Drive; RES. 06-50, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to One Poor Student, Inc., dba One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St; RES. Complete Description February 28, 2006 Page 2 06-51, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Kelly L. Stucker, dba Konnexion. 114 Y, E. College St. Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 06-52, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING on March 7, 2006 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 ENTITLED "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE", CHAPTER 5, "BUILDING AND HOUSING", ARTICLE 1 "GRADING ORDINANCE", TO CREATE A CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL ORDINANCE; RES. 06-53, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING on March 7, 2006 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT STPN-6-7(66)--2J-52, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions: RES. 06-54, REPEALING A RESOLUTION PASSED JULY 2, 2002, ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR CALLING OF A SPECIAL MEETING AND ADOPTING A NEW RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE FOR CALLING OF A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AND NOTIFICATION OF SUCH ELECTRONICALLY; RES. 06-55, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE MISSING LINK TRAIL PROJECT; RES. 06-56, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER MARC MOEN, AND TENANT SYLVIA VENUTO D/B/A VENUTO'S, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Correspondence: Jenna Untiedt regarding Students Today Leaders Forever [staff response included]; Tim Leaven regarding Bus route expansion; Eide Bailly regarding Audit of financial statements for year ended June 30, 2005; Joe Larison regarding Housing [Staff response included]; Theresa Kopatich regarding Invitation from the National Alliance on Mental Illness; Kimberly Sanders regarding Council Meeting Question [Staff response included]; David Schoenbaum: NY Times: Rewarding Recyclers, and Finding Gold in the Garbage [Staff response included]; Homeless in Iowa City letters from Fr. Walter Helms, Dale Kepler, Annette Meyer, Gay Mikelson, Christine Mullen, Katharine Nicholson, Laura Kittrell, Beth Parker, Judy Monk, Charlie Eastham, Darrell Flinn, Stacy Thompson, Nancy Stensvaag; Keg Registration and Nick's Law letters from Angela Reams, Mary Khowassah, James Clayton. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Dale Kepler, 639 Tipperary Rd., appeared regarding overflow homeless shelters, and STAR federal funding. Jeff Braverman, 521 W. Park Rd., requested the City look at a year round safe traffic calming solution for the Lexington Avenue area. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to set a public hearing for March 21 on an ordinance amending a conditional zoning agreement with Autohaus Ltd. to remove the requirement for a 30 foot landscape setback from Highway 1 for .63 acres located at 809-817 Highway 1 West. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Complete Description February 28, 2006 Page 3 A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 9.72-acres of land located west of Foster Road from Interim Development-Residential (ID-RS) to Planned Development Housing- Low Density Single-Family (OPD-5) (Elk Run). No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance rezoning 9.72-acres of land located west of Foster Road from Interim Development-Residential (ID-RS) to Planned Development Housing-Low Density Single-Family (OPD-5) (REZ05-00023) (Elk Run), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the voluntary annexation of a .35- acre property located on Camp Cardinal Road. No one appeared. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-57, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF A .35-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED ON CAMP CARDINAL ROAD Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance rezoning 1.02 acres from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for property located at 3405 Rochester Avenue (Olde Towne Village), be given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-58, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS PART SUBDIVISION PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to March 7 a resolution approving the final plat of JJR Davis Fourth Addition, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to increase parking fees and increase monthly parking permit fees. No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Title 3, "City Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4, "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties" of the City Code, to increase parking fees and increase monthly parking permit fees, be given first vote. In response to Council Member Bailey, a majority of Council requested staff report back on a graduated pay scale of either quarter or half hours after the first hour, prior to final consideration of the proposed ordinance. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Parking & Transit Director Fowler and Parking Mgr. O'Brien present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, and form of contract for the 2006 Parking Garage Maintenance project, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES 06-59, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2006 PARKING GARAGE MAINTENANCE PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR Complete Description February 28, 2006 Page 4 BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. In response to questions regarding funding, City Atty. Dilkes stated that the City reserves the right to not award a bid. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A public hearing was held to discuss the Proposed Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1,2006 through June 30,2007, the proposed Three-Year Financial Plan, and also the Multi-Year Capital Improvements program through Fiscal Year 2010. The City Manager presented an overview of the proposed budget and plan. The following individuals appeared: Mark Seabold, Public Art Advisory Committee Chair; Craig Gustaveson, 2603 E. Court St., Friday Night Concert Series Chair and Board Member of Summer of the Arts; and Eric Nurnberg, 1629 Spruce St., President of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 610. The Mayor stated action to adopt the budget is scheduled for the March 7 Council meeting. Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 06-60, AUTHORIZING THE INSTAllATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON MORNINGSIDE DRIVE BETWEEN 7TH AVENUE AND COLLEGE STREET. Robert deBlouis, 1802 Morningside Dr., appeared. Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Bailey, Champion, O'Donnell, Wilburn. Nays: Correia, Vanderhoef, Elliott. Absent: None. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-61, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR THE WETHERBY PARK SHELTER NEIGHBORHOOD ART PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 06-62, APPROVING THE GENERAL CONCEPT FOR THE MELROSE NEIGHBORHOOD ART PROJECT. Melrose Neighborhood Association representative Jean Walker, 335 lucon Dr., appeared. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Correia, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion. Nays: Elliott. Absent: None. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-63, ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM FOR RECOGNITION OF ART IN NON-PUBLIC SPACES AS PART OF THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART PROGRAM. Neighborhood Coordinator Klingaman present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-64, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA CITY GIRLS SOFTBALL FOR LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE YOUTH SOFTBAll COMPLEX IN NAPOLEON PARK. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-65, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A SECOND, TWO-MONTH EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION, INC. In response to Council Member Elliott, Asst. Mgr. Helling stated that information will be provided Complete Description February 28, 2006 Page 5 on local entities that are involved with local cable casting. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy: Planning & Zoning Commission to fill two five-year terms May 1, 2006 - May 1, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2006. Moved by Elliott, seconded by Bailey, to make the following appointments to Boards and Commissions: appoint Janelle Rettig, 110 Shrader Road, to the Airport Commission to fill a six-year term March 1,2006 - March 1,2012; re-appoint Lyra Dickerson, 324 Post Road, to fill a four-year term April 3, 2006 - April 5, 2010 to the Civil Service Commission; appoint Mae Schatteman, 11 Arbor Hill Circle, #31, to the Historic Preservation Commission for (1) At-Large, to fill a three-year terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009; re-appoint Saul Mekies, 2151 Abbey Lane and appoint John Weatherson, 310 N Clinton, #6, to the Telecommunications Commission for two appointments to fill three-year terms March 13, 2006 - March 13,2009. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor noted the following vacancies will be readvertised: Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,2011; Historic Preservation Commission for (1) Woodlawn, (1) East College St, (1) College Green, for three-year terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009. [Staff will not publish additional notices after a period of six publications; but will continue to advertise vacancies with postings and on the Council agenda. However, no additional publication costs will be incurred.] Council Member Correia congratulated fellow Council Member Regenia Bailey on being recognized by the Corridor Business Journal as one of the 2006 "Women of Influence"; and acknowledged the partnership between the City and the School District on the Grant Wood gymnasium which held its ribbon cutting on February 15. Mayor Pro tem Bailey announced the Women's Resource and Action Center would be holding a conference "Race, Privilege and Cultural Confidence, Creating Inclusive Communities in a Post-Katrina World" and encouraged citizens to contact the center for more information. Council Member Elliott noted the really impressive group of women recognized as "Women of Influence" by the Corridor Business Journal; and stated Mayor Wilburn will be the keynote speaker at the African-American Historical Museum banquet in Cedar Rapids. Mayor Wilburn thanked the Lemme elementary students for allowing him to read to them earlier in the day. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Elliott, to adjourn meeting at 9:04 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all cil Members pr s nt. , ~~~~ Man K. Karr, City Clerk . I ~ 1 --= -I(( !~W;!:1lt "'--- ~....~ .......~ "\] CITY OF IOWA CITY~ MEMORANDUM Date: February 15, 2006 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Budget Work Session, February 2, 2006, 7:00p.m. in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn Staff: Atkins, Helling, O'Malley, Karr, Mansfield Tapes: 06-18, Side 2; 06-19, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) BUDGET OVERVIEW The City Manager noted the newspaper article in the February 1st morning paper regarding the University purchasing a substantial portion of the Old Capitol Town Center, and they now own 60% of the property. Early estimates show a potential of 700 new University workers in the downtown area, and a loss of $ 8 million worth of tax base and $240,000 a year in property tax revenues in the next budget. The City Manager utilized the 'Requests from Boards I Commissions distributed at the work session of January 31 and Council provided direction on the items as follows: . Confirmed 30% General Fund Reserve Policy . Added hotel motel tax revenues from Hotel Vetro estimated at $ 50,000 . Assumed $40,000 savings to the General Fund with Wal-Mart sale . Agreed to tax rate adjustment of 17.297 . Approve $17,000 CVB Sports Authority request . Approve $38,000 Library request for additional hours · Approve $15,000 request from Airport for Master Plan amendment . Approve ICAD funding request of $100,000 . Approve Summer of the Arts request for $32,000 for two years . Agreed to water rate decrease, and increases in sewer rate and refuse collection fee Council Budget Work Session February 2, 2006 Page 2 Additional information requested: o data from Senior Center on need for additional hours and programs o structure for telecommunications staff, including PATV, budgets, and money line for franchise fee and policy for spending o Agreed joint communications center makes sense; prepare more details re financial and feasibility issues o Awaiting recommendations from Council Members Bailey and Vanderhoef re Aid to Agencies o Schedule franchise agreement discussion after litigation on Des Moines franchise fee settled o Schedule broad discussion of CDBG request for additional money with Housing discussion and presentation from Housing Authority on funding streams. Agreed to schedule a separate work session to prep for broad discussion and identify players and presenters (Mayor Wilburn abstained for discussion on CDBG funding) Finance Director O'Malley and Budget Anaiyst Mansfield present for discussion. HANDOUTS AND OVERHEADS DISTRIBUTED: Budget 07 Requests from Board/Commissions (previously distributed 1/31 work session) SCHEDULE The City Manager suggested maintaining the tentative February 9, 7PM, budget work session for a discussion of public safety issues with the Police Chief and Fire Chief, and general discussion on direction of transit route changes. Council agreed to maintain the meeting time and date, but that a comprehensive transit discussion be scheduled in the future. Meeting adjourned 9:05 PM. Council Budget Work Session February 2, 2006 Page 3 FLIP CHART # 1 %of1% Airport Salaries I Fees + $ 115,000 + 40,000 + 75,000 CVB I Sports Authority Library Airport Sof Arts ICAD -$ 17,000 38,000 15,000 32,000 45,000 I ~ j !~~~'t ~... ...l1li.' ....,...~ CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM I ~~(~c Date: February 16, 2006 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Budget Work Session, February 9, 2006, 7:00 p.m. in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn UISG Representative: Schreiber Staff: Atkins, Helling, O'Malley, Karr, Rocca, Hargadine, Fowler, Logsden, Davidson Tapes: 06-20 & 06-21, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) FIRE Fire Chief Rocca presented a power point presentation on fire and emergency service needs in the community, staffing and building needs, and provided an update on last year's newly created inspector position. POLICE Police Chief Hargadine presented information on police and emergency service needs in the community, staffing and mutual aid from University Police, anticipated use of the proposed two additional officers, and stated recommendations on enhancement of ordinances relative to problem businesses is bring prepared. TRANSIT Parking and Transit Director Fowler and Transit Mgr. Logsden presented a power point presentation on transit growth and present operations, identified their largest customer as the University of Iowa, determined the areas of the City with the highest ridership, and presented changes. 1.) identified two potential new routes: )> Rohret Road area IMelrose I Chatham Oaks that would not come to downtown Iowa City but use Hospital Ramp # 2 as their turnaround. Riders could transfer to CAMBUS or to another City bus to continue downtown. Council Work Session February 9,2005 Page 2 ~ Change the Manville Heights route to only going by the UIHC once per trip (outbound a.m. and inbound p.m.) and possibly extending it to service Mackinaw Village out Foster Road. 2.) Combining Rochester and North Dodge bus at night to enable expansion of the North Dodge route at night, and utilization of Scott Blvd. Currently doing employee survey at Pearsons (formerly NCS) regarding interest. 3.) Extending Broadway route at night (until 10:45 p.m.) to Industrial Park and come back by Kirkwood Community College. 4.) Adding 30 minute service to Lakeside mid-day and continue with hourly service on Broadway route. Fowler stated they have been unable to get service east of Scott Blvd. to provide for turning around and getting back downtown in an efficient way. Staff will continue to research an eastside loop to connect with a route going downtown stating there was interest from ACT employees for a bus that did not go downtown; as well as transfer buses to address City growth needs. Other areas of interested included: Lodge service in the evening on the west side; retirement and senior citizen service on Scott; involvement of Kirkwood College with increasing parking needs; Sunday service; route information provided in Spanish; special events buses. Asst. PCD Director Davidson provided information on the job access reverse commute. Council requested ridership numbers for all routes, and when established, why and shift adjustments. HANDOUTS DISTRIBUTED: Reduced color slides of Fire power point presentation Letter from Eric Nurnberg, President, Firefighters Local 61 0 (officially received 2/13 Council meeting) The Mayor requested that any questions regarding Fire Police or transit be dropped off at the City Clerk's office, and staff will compile and respond in the Council packet. Meeting adjourned 9:45 PM. I ~ j --= -1Ii:l... t~w~~ "-.... ~IID'~. .....~ CITY OF IOWA CITY I:=c MEMORANDUM Date: February 13, 2006 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, February 13, 2006, 5:40 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn UISG Rep: Schreiber & Baeth Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Miklo, Franklin Tapes: 06-22, Both Sides. (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 28 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING 9.72-ACRES OF LAND LOCATED WEST OF FOSTER ROAD FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT-RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING-LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY. (OPD-S) (Elk Run) B. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 28 ON A RESOLUTION TO ANNEX A 0.3S-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED ON CAMP CARDINAL ROAD. (ANN06-D0001) C. REZONING 1.02 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) ZONE TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3405 ROCHESTER AVENUE. (REZOS-00024) (Olde Towne Village) D. ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 10.41 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RS"S) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY/LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (OSAlRS-S) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF HIGHWAY 218 AND SOUTH OF MELROSE AVENUE. (PASS AND ADOPT) E. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUBOS-00030) Council Work Session February 13, 2006 Page 2 F. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS PART SUBDIVISION PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUBOS-00032) Franklin stated the applicant had requested deferral until the February 28 meeting. G. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF JJR DAVIS FOURTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUBOS-00027) (DEFERRED FROM 1/23) Franklin stated the applicant had requested deferral until the February 28 meeting. DISTRICT PLANNING PRIORITIES (IP2 of February 9 Info Packet) PCD Director Franklin presented information on District Planning and the concerns of the Planning & Zoning Commission. A majority agreed to proceed with the Central Planning District, including CB-2 standards, prior to the Southeast Planning District. HOUSING FELLOWSHIP-SITE LOCATION REVIEW (IP3 of February 9 Info Packet) PCD Director Franklin stated The Housing Fellowship had received CDBG / HOME money in FY06 and no location was decided when the money was allocated. Since that time a requirement has been put into the process that the location be approved by HCDC and/or the City Council. HCDC has deferred to the Council on these matters. The Housing Fellowship has purchased property at 1150 Chamberlain Drive, in Census Tract 14, a tract deemed under served by the Scattered Site Housing Task Force. Mayor Wilburn abstained due to a conflict of interest, Mayor Pro tem Bailey conducting the meeting. Majority agreed with the site location. AGENDA ITEMS 1. (Agenda item # 11 - resolution approving agreement... the artist for the Sycamore Greenway Trail...) PCD Director shared an overhead of the "Birds In Flight" artwork. Council expressed an interest in a public art map. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Airport Commission - Council agreed to appoint John Staley to the unexpired term. Youth Advisory Board - (Followed recommendation of Council Member Correia) Two year terms - Audrey Keranen (15-17) Sara Ziegenhorn (15-17) Maison Bleam (18-21) Jacqueline Stubbers (18-21) One year terms - Subha Subramanian (15-17) Elyse Abboud Kamps (15-17) Michael Nelson (18-21) Council Work Session February 13, 2006 Page 3 AGENDA ITEMS (continued) AND COUNCIL TIME 2. (Agenda item # 12 - Resolution.... Adopting new permit system for solid waster containers in the downtown alleys ...) In response to Council the City Manager stated that requiring the dumpsters to be locked provided a fire hazard just as bad with folks stacking the garbage on top of empty dumpsters. Majority of Council requested staff work with the Downtown Association and report back in 4-6 months 3. (Agenda item # 11 - resolution approving agreement... the artist for the Sycamore Greenway Trail...) Council Member Elliott requested that the cost of the public art pieces be included in the agenda comment. 4. (Agenda items # 8, # 9, # 10 and Consent Calendar Items # 4F (9) (10) - tobacco fines) Council Member Correia requested information on where the fines for selling tobacco to minors were placed in the City budget, and whether the money could be diverted to provide a budget for the newly formed Youth Advisory Board. Staff will follow up.. 5. Council Member Correia noted previous correspondence regarding the Iowa Cultural Alliance and questioned city and/or staff involvement. The City Manager stated he is on a routine mailing list and staff participates as items come up. 6. (IP4 of February 2 Info Packet - copy of May 2004 memo from Asst. PCD Director on engine brake ordinance) In response to Council Member Correia a majority of Council agreed to schedule further discussion for a work session. 7. Mayor Wilburn noted a letter he received inviting him or a representative to attend the grand re-opening of Brueggers on February 23, and/or the "sneak preview" on February 22. Council was asked to let the Mayor know if they are interested in attending. 8. (Consent Calendar # 4g(24) ... from Lauren Hughes... for Council participation in Community Health Outreach class with University Medical Students) Mayor Wilburn noted the invitation and stated he would be attending. 9. (IP? of February 9 Information Packet - Letter from Steve Moss to City Manager... land access agreement) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, the City Manager stated he has asked for a plan of development and will report back to Council. 10. (IP6 of February 2 Information Packet - Memo from Budget Management Analyst. ._. City Assessor) Council Member Vanderhoef thanked staff for the memo regarding working with the City Assessor. 11. (IP9 of February 2 Information Packet - Memo from Farmer's Market Supervisor and Director of Parks & Recreation re Expanding Saturday Morning Market Stalls) In response to Council, the City Manager stated they would monitor the situation this year and report back on "duplicate" stalls. Council Work Session February 13, 2006 Page 4 12. In response to Council Members Champion and Correia, council agreed to add discussion of cleaning out the old bus depot location to a future work session. 13. (Consent Calendar # 4g(11) - Citizens Summary of the Budget) Mayor Pro tem Bailey and Council Member Vanderhoef suggested ways to improve the current summary. 14. (IP1 0 of February 9 Information Packet - Memo from the City Clerk re meeting schedule April through September) Council agreed to the following schedule: April 4 - combined special work session (5PM) and regular formal April 17, 18 May 1, 2 May 15,16 June 12, 13 - special work session and special formal June 26, 27 - special work session and special formal July 17,18 July 31, August 1 August 21, 22 - special work session and special formal September 5 - combined special work session (5PM) and regular formal September 18, 19 Meeting adjourned 6:40 PM. 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 - 2/13/06 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. The Mayor proclaimed Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Day - February 14, 2006, Gary Strank, Volunteer Program Manager for VA Hospital accepting; Preucil School Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day - February 14, 2006, Jeff Edberg, Preucil Board President accepting; Sertoma's Freedom Week - February 12-18, 2006, Ted Halm accepting. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Robert Lucas Elementary students: Morgan Burden, Megan Ringen, and Alannah Walterhouse. Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved as amended: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk: January 17, Special Council Work Session; January 23, Special Council Work Session; January 23, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; January 24, Special Council Work Session; January 25, Special Council Work Session (2); January 30, Special Council Work Session; January 31, Special Council Work Session. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Planning and Zoning Commission - January 5, 2006; Human Rights Commission - November 22,2005; Telecommunications Commission - November 28,2005; Housing & Community Development Commission - November 17, 2005; Historic Preservation Commission - November 10, 2005; Public Library - December 15, 2005; Public Art Advisory Committee - January 5, 2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - January 19,2006; Board of Appeals - January 9,2006. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Bob's Your Uncle Pizza Cafe, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Outdoor Service Area for Bob's Your Uncle Pizza Cafe, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Liquor License for EI Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E. Washington Street; Class C Beer Permit for Cigarette Outlet #18,1901 Broadway SI. #3.; Class C Liquor License for It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque SI.; Outdoor Service Area for It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque SI.; Special Class C Liquor License for Cottage Bakery & Cafe, 14 S. Linn SI.; Class C Liquor License for Bo-James, 118 E. Washington SI.; Outdoor Service Area for Bo-James, 118 E. Washington SI.; Class C Liquor License for Speakeasy, 171 Hwy 1 W. Outdoor Service Area for Speakeasy, 171 Hwy 1 W.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn SI.#10. Class C Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee #3, 1201 N. Dodge SI. Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore #1 and Official Council Actions February 13, 2006 Page 2 Regal Liquor, 1720 Waterfront Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee Food Store #2, 812 S. First Ave.; RES. 06-24, ISSUE DANCE PERMITS to It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St. and Speakeasy, 171 Hwy 1 W.; RES. 06-25, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St. Motions. Approve disbursements in the amount of $11 ,881 ,401.75 for the period of December 1 through December 31,2005 as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 06-26, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1,2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007, THE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AND ALSO THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2010; RES. 06-27, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 28,2006 ON THE PROPOSED RATE AMENDMENT FOR ALL PARKING GARAGES, LOTS, PARKING METERS AND MONTHLY PARKING PERMITS; RES. 06-28, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE 2006 PARKING GARAGE MAINTENANCE PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING SAID PLANS TO BE PUT ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions: RES. 06-29, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE LODGE, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 06-30, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES SECOND ADDITION, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 06-31, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER LUBIN TRUST, AND TENANT MOTIF, LTD. D/B/A BO-JAMES, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 06-32, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER WILLIAM AND HELEN BYINGTON, AND TENANT LITTLE DONKEYS, INC. D/B/A PANCHERO'S MEXICAN GRILL, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 06-33, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER EVELYN M. OAKES, AND TENANT KLDP, INC. D/B/A ONE TWENTY SIX, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 06-34, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER MARC MOEN, AND TENANT STARBUCKS CORPORATION, D/B/A STARBUCKS COFFEE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 06-35, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE Official Council Actions February 13, 2006 Page 3 AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER LAURENCE SHORT, ET AL, AND TENANT TROPICAL CHILL, INC., D/B/A BALDY'S WRAPS, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 06-36, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER 120 BUILDING CO., AND TENANT VITO'S OF IOWA CITY, INC., D/B/A VITO'S, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 06-37, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM HY-VEE, INC. D/B/A DRUG TOWN; RES. 06-38, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM AMERICAN DRUG STORES, INC., D/B/A OS CO DRUG; RES. 06-39, TO AMEND A MONEY PURCHASE PLAN TO PERMIT LOANS. Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on both sides of Taft Speedway; Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installing two YIELD signs on Iowa River Corridor Trail at Taft Speedway; Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install NO MOTOR VEHICLES sign on Iowa River Corridor Trail west of the dog park parking area; Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removing ROAD CLOSED and ROAD CLOSED AHEAD signs at west end of Foster Road; Supporting letters for Community Events Funding Requests for FY2007 from Marcy Rosenbaum, (Previously distributed at January 30 work session letters from Keith Ruff; Donald G. Thompson; Greg Dirks; JP Claussen); ICMB letters from Angela Reams, Mary Khowassah, Jim Clayton, Brian Flynn, Leah Cohen; Kathy Leohr regarding Drinking by high school and college students; Mary Ann Miller regarding Property Tax Increase [staff response included]; Steve Radosevich regarding Public Safety; Pamela Patenaude regarding FY2006 Allocations; Karen Kubby regarding Citizens summary of the budget; June Braverman regarding Market considerations for funding to the Senior Center; Cheryl Allen regarding Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program [Staff response included]; Maria Duarte regarding Historic District gutter concern; Alan Nagel regarding Chronic wasting disease; Bob Higgins regarding South Linn & Court Streets [Staff response included]; Mike Josephson regarding Tree branch claim; Sarah Harvey regarding University of Arizona school project [staff response included]; Vershawn Ashanti Young regarding Racism; Bonnie Penno regarding Neighborhood Watch; Jim Walters regarding Wal-Mart; Jeffrey Fields regarding Support for a Johnson County Human Rights Ordinance; Eric Nurnberg, International Association of Firefighters regarding Local 610: Fire Department Budget Concerns [Distributed at 2/9/06 Budget Work Session]; Lauren Hughes regarding Speaking Request; Joy Smith and David Rust: Central District Plan. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Andy Stoll, 412 Bayard St., supported funding for Summer of Arts in the FY07 budget. Cokie Ikerd, Director of the Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program, updated Council on the program. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Cokie Ikerd. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Official Council Actions February 13, 2006 Page 4 Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for February 28 on an ordinance rezoning 9.72-acres of land located west of Foster Road from Interim Development-Residential (ID-RS) to Planned Development Housing-Low Density Single-Family (OPD-5). The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for February 28 on a resolution to annex a 0.35-acre property located on Camp Cardinal Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 1.02 acres from Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for property located at 3405 Rochester Avenue. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning 1.02 acres from Low Density Single- Family Residential (RS-5) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for property located at 3405 Rochester Avenue, be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that ORD. 06-4196, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 10.41 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RS-5) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY/LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (OSAlRS-5) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF HIGHWAY 218 AND SOUTH OF MELROSE AVENUE be passed and adopted. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-40, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA Moved and seconded to defer to February 28 a resolution approving the final plat of Galway Hills subdivision Part Four, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to defer to February 28 a resolution approving the final plat of JJR Davis Fourth Addition, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a lease agreement with Leading Edge Enterprises, L.L.C. d/b/a New York NY deli for the lease of the ground floor commercial space in the Iowa City Public Library building. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-41, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LEADING EDGE ENTERPRISES, L.L.C. D/B/A NEW YORK NY DELI FOR THE LEASE OF THE GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE IN THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING. A hearing was held on a resolution assessing a $300.00 Civil Penalty against Dan's Short Stop Corp., pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A22(2) (2005) The following individuals appeared: Asst. Johnson County Atty. Andy Chappell; Karmen and Dan Glasgow, owners of Dan's Short Stop. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-42, ASSESSING A $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST DAN'S SHORT STOP CORP. A hearing was held on a resolution assessing a $300.00 Civil Penalty against Kum & Go LC, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A22(2) (2005). Asst. Johnson County Atty. Andy Chappell appeared. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-43, ASSESSING A $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST KUM & GO LC. Official Council Actions February 13, 2006 Page 5 Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-44, ACCEPTING A WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING AND PAYMENT OF A $1500 CIVIL PENALTY FROM HARTIG DRUG COMPANY D/B/A HARTIG DRUG STORE. Moved and seconded to adopt RES.06-45, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR THE SYCAMORE GREENWAY TRAIL AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-46, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 05-216 AND ADOPTING A NEW PERMIT SYSTEM FOR SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS IN THE DOWNTOWN ALLEYS INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR APPLICATION, ISSUANCE, DURATION, INSPECTION, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, REMOVAL, FEES, AND INSURANCE. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-47, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD EXTENSION - WILLOW CREEK TO OLD HIGHWAY 218 PROJECT. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-48, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE CEDAR RAPIDS AIRPORT COMMISSION ON BEHALF OF THE EASTERN IOWA AIRPORT TO RENDER EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE WHEN NEEDED ON A RECIPROCAL BASIS. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-49, APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT OF IMMINENT LITIGATION. The Mayor announced the current vacancies: New - Planning & Zoning Commission to fill two (2) five-year terms May 1, 2006 - May 1, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 15,2006. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on boards and commissions: Airport Commission to fill a six-year term March 1, 2006 - March 1, 2012; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31,2006; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,2011; Civil Service Commission to fill a four-year term April 3, 2006 - April 5, 2010; Historic Preservation Commission for four vacancies (1) At-Large, (1) Woodlawn, (1) East College St, (1) College Green, to fill three-year terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009; Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms March 13, 2006 - March 13, 2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2006. Moved and seconded to appoint John Staley, 314 Beldon Avenue, to the Airport Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 1, 2010. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to appoint the following to the Youth Advisory Commission: four appointments for Two Year Terms, January 1,2006 - December 31,2007, (Two persons age 15 to 17) Audrey Keranen and Sarah Ziegenhorn; (Two persons age 18 to 21) Maison Bleam and Jacqueline Stubbers. Three Appointments for one Year Terms - January 1,2006- December 31,2006, (Two persons age 15 to 17) Subha Subramanian and Elyse Abboud Kamps; (One person age 18 to 21) Michael Nelson. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Official Council Actions February 13, 2006 Page 6 Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 8:00 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. slRoss Wilburn, Mayor slMarian K. Karr, City Clerk//,: Yvr/Yu~~./J K. '1\..~ Sub~ih~forPUt>lication - 2/21/06. ~u~ 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 - 2/13/06 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved and seconded to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to adjourn special meeting 5:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City Clerk. s/Ross Wilburn, Mayor s/Marian~C<le~~ SU~d for publication - 2/16/06. ~U 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 FEBRUARY 13, 2006 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Craig, Karr. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-04, Side 2. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried and adjourned into executive session 5:32 p.m. Council returned to open session 5:39 p.m. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn special meeting 5:40 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ross Wilburn, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk rnr 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 FEBRRUARY 13, 2006 Iowa City City Council, special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wilburn presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 06-08, Side 2; 06-23, Side 1. The Mayor proclaimed Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Day - February 14, 2006, Gary Strank, Volunteer Program Manager for VA Hospital accepting; Preucil School Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day - February 14, 2006, Jeff Edberg, Preucil Board President accepting; Sertoma's Freedom Week - February 12-18, 2006, Ted Halm accepting. The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Robert Lucas Elementary students: Morgan Burden, Megan Ringen, and Alannah Walterhouse. Council Member Elliott reported on a recent visit to Robert Lucas and how impressed he was with administration and teachers. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved as amended: Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk: January 17, Special Council Work Session; January 23, Special Council Work Session; January 23, Special Council Formal Official and Complete; January 24, Special Council Work Session; January 25, Special Council Work Session (2); January 30, Special Council Work Session; January 31, Special Council Work Session. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action). Planning and Zoning Commission - January 5, 2006; HUman Rights Commission - November 22,2005; Telecommunications Commission - November 28,2005; Housing & Community Development Commission - November 17, 2005; Historic Preservation Commission - November 10, 2005; Public Library - December 15, 2005; Public Art Advisory Committee - January 5, 2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - January 19, 2006; Board of Appeals - January 9, 2006. Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Wests ide Cafe, Inc., dba Bob's Your Uncle Pizza Cafe, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Outdoor Service Area for Iowa City Westside Cafe, Inc., dba Bob's Your Uncle Pizza Cafe, 749 Mormon Trek Blvd.; Class C Liquor License for El Ranchero, Inc., dba EI Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 21 Sturgis Corner Dr.; Class C Liquor License for Mike & Marty Enterprises, Inc., dba Quinton's Bar & Deli, 215 E. Washington Street; Class C Beer Permit for Cigarette Outlet, Inc., dba Cigarette Outlet #18, 1901 Broadway SI. #3.; Class C Liquor License for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.; Outdoor Service Area for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque SI.; Special Class C Liquor License for Cottage of Iowa City, Inc., dba Cottage Bakery & Cafe, 14 S. Linn SI.; Class C Liquor License for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo-James, 118 E. Washington SI.; Complete Description February 13, 2006 Page 2 Outdoor Service Area for Motif, Ltd., dba Bo-James, 118 E. Washington St.; Class C Liquor License for Grimoore, Inc., dba Speakeasy, 171 Hwy 1 W. Outdoor Service Area for Grimoore, Inc., dba Speakeasy, 171 Hwy 1 W.; Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Yacht Club, LLC, dba Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St.#10. Class C Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #950, 2530 Westwinds Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee #3,1201 N. Dodge St. Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore #1 and Regal Liquor, 1720 Waterfront Dr.; Class E Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Food Store #2,812 S. First Ave.; RES. 06-24, ISSUE DANCE PERMITS to Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St. and Grimoore, Inc., dba Speakeasy, 171 Hwy 1 W.; RES. 06-25, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Water B, Inc., dba Studio 13, 13 S. Linn St. Motions. Approve disbursements in the amount of $11 ,881 ,401.75 for the period of December 1 through December 31,2005 as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 06-26, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1,2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007, THE PROPOSED THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AND ALSO THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2010; RES. 06-27, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 28,2006 ON THE PROPOSED RATE AMENDMENT FOR ALL PARKING GARAGES, LOTS, PARKING METERS AND MONTHLY PARKING PERMITS; RES. 06-28, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for February 28,2006 ON THE PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE 2006 PARKING GARAGE MAINTENANCE PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING SAID PLANS TO BE PUT ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Resolutions: RES. 06-29, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE LODGE, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 06-30, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, TILE LINE, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES SECOND ADDITION, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE; RES. 06-31, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER LUBIN TRUST, AND TENANT MOTIF, LTD. D/B/A BO-JAMES, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 06-32, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER WilLIAM AND HELEN BYINGTON, AND TENANT LITTLE DONKEYS, INC. D/B/A PANCHERO'S MEXICAN GRill, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 06-33, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC Complete Description February 13, 2006 Page 3 RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER EVELYN M. OAKES, AND TENANT KLDP, INC. D/B/A ONE TWENTY SIX, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 06-34, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER MARC MOEN, AND TENANT STARBUCKS CORPORATION, D/B/A STARBUCKS COFFEE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 06-35, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER LAURENCE SHORT, ET AL, AND TENANT TROPICAL CHILL, INC., D/B/A BALDY'S WRAPS, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 06-36, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER 120 BUILDING CO., AND TENANT VITO'S OF IOWA CITY, INC., D/B/A VITO'S, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 06-37, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM HY-VEE, INC. D/B/A DRUG TOWN; RES. 06-38, ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AND WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING FROM AMERICAN DRUG STORES, INC., D/B/A OSCO DRUG; RES. 06-39, TO AMEND A MONEY PURCHASE PLAN TO PERMIT LOANS. Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on both sides of Taft Speedway; Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installing two YIELD signs on Iowa River Corridor Trail at Taft Speedway; Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Install NO MOTOR VEHICLES sign on Iowa River Corridor Trail west of the dog park parking area; Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Removing ROAD CLOSED and ROAD CLOSED AHEAD signs at west end of Foster Road; Supporting letters for Community Events Funding Requests for FY2007 from Marcy Rosenbaum, (Previously distributed at January 30 work session letters from Keith Ruff; Donald G. Thompson; Greg Dirks; JP Claussen); ICMB letters from Angela Reams, Mary Khowassah, Jim Clayton, Brian Flynn, Leah Cohen; Kathy Leohr regarding Drinking by high school and college students; Mary Ann Miller regarding Property Tax Increase [staff response included]; Steve Radosevich regarding Public Safety; Pamela Patenaude regarding FY2006 Allocations; Karen Kubby regarding Citizens summary of the budget; June Braverman regarding Market considerations for funding to the Senior Center; Cheryl Allen regarding Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program [Staff response included]; Maria Duarte regarding Historic District gutter concern; Alan Nagel regarding Chronic wasting disease; Bob Higgins regarding South Linn & Court Streets [Staff response included]; Mike Josephson regarding Tree branch claim; Sarah Harvey regarding University of Arizona school project [staff response included]; Vershawn Ashanti Young regarding Racism; Bonnie Pen no regarding Neighborhood Watch; Jim Walters regarding Wal-Mart; Jeffrey Fields regarding Support for a Johnson County Human Rights Ordinance; Eric Nurnberg, International Association of Firefighters regarding Local 610: Fire Department Budget Concerns [Distributed at 2/9/06 Budget Complete Description February 13, 2006 Page 4 Work Session]; Lauren Hughes regarding Speaking Request; Joy Smith and David Rust: Central District Plan. Mayor Pro tem Bailey noted the setting of the public hearing on the budget for February 28. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Andy Stoll, 412 Bayard St., supported funding for Summer of Arts in the FY07 budget. Cokie Ikerd, Director of the Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program, updated Council on the program. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Cokie Ikerd. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for February 28 on an ordinance rezoning 9.72-acres of land located west of Foster Road from Interim Development-Residential (ID-RS) to Planned Development Housing-Low Density Single-Family (OPD-5) (Elk Run). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for February 28 on a resolution to annex a 0.35-acre property located on Camp Cardinal Road. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning 1.02 acres from low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for property located at 3405 Rochester Avenue (Olde Towne Village). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance rezoning 1.02 acres from low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5) Zone to Community Commercial (CC-2) Zone for property located at 3405 Rochester Avenue (Olde Towne Village), be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that ORD. 06-4196, REZONING APPROXIMATELY 10.41 ACRES FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RS-5) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY/lOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMilY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (OSA/RS-5) FOR PROPERTY lOCATED EAST OF HIGHWAY 218 AND SOUTH OF MELROSE AVENUE (Galway Hills Part Four) be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by Correia, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-40, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS SUBDIVISION PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to defer to February 28 a resolution approving the final plat of Galway Hills subdivision Part Four, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Correia, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to February 28 a resolution approving the final plat of JJR Davis Fourth Addition, Iowa City, Iowa. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a lease agreement with Leading Edge Enterprises, L.L.C. d/b/a New York NY Complete Description February 13, 2006 Page 5 deli for the lease of the ground floor commercial space in the Iowa City Public Library building. No one appeared. Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-41, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LEADING EDGE ENTERPRISES, L.L.C. D/B/A NEW YORK NY DELI FOR THE LEASE OF THE GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE IN THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A hearing was held on a resolution assessing a $300.00 Civil Penalty against Dan's Short Stop Corp., pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) (2005) The following individuals appeared: Asst. Johnson County Atty. Andy Chappell; Karmen and Dan Glasgow, owners of Dan's Short Stop. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-42, ASSESSING A $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST DAN'S SHORT STOP CORP. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. A hearing was held on a resolution assessing a $300.00 Civil Penalty against Kum & Go LC, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2) (2005). Asst. Johnson County Atty. Andy Chappell appeared. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-43, ASSESSING A $300.00 CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST KUM & GO LC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. . Asst. Johnson County Atty. Andy Chappell stated the City Clerk had received payment and a signed waiver of hearing so no hearing would be necessary. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-44, ACCEPTING A WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HEARING AND PAYMENT OF A $1500 CIVIL PENALTY FROM HARTIG DRUG COMPANY D/B/A HARTIG DRUG STORE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES.06-45, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR THE SYCAMORE GREENWAY TRAIL AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Correia, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion. Nays: Elliott. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-46, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 05-216 AND ADOPTING A NEW PERMIT SYSTEM FOR SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS IN THE DOWNTOWN ALLEYS INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR APPLICATION, ISSUANCE, DURATION, INSPECTION, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, REMOVAL, FEES, AND INSURANCE. 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 Correia, to adopt RES. 06-47, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD Complete Description February 13, 2006 Page 6 EXTENSION - WILLOW CREEK TO OLD HIGHWAY 218 PROJECT to Iowa Bridge & Culvert LC for $3,535,397.98. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-48, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND THE CEDAR RAPIDS AIRPORT COMMISSION ON BEHALF OF THE EASTERN IOWA AIRPORT TO RENDER EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE WHEN NEEDED ON A RECIPROCAL BASIS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-49, APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT OF IMMINENT LITIGATION with Primus Telecommunications for termination of a lease agreement for space in the Public Library. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. The Mayor announced the current vacancies: New - Planning & Zoning Commission to fill two (2) five-year terms May 1, 2006 - May 1, 2011. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 15, 2006. The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on boards and commissions: Airport Commission to fill a six-year term March 1, 2006 - March 1, 2012; Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2006; Airport Zoning Commission to fill a six-year term January 1,2006 - December 31,2011; Civil Service Commission to fill a four-year term April 3, 2006 - April 5, 2010; Historic Preservation Commission for four vacancies (1) At-Large, (1) Woodlawn, (1) East College St, (1) College Green, to fill three-year terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009; Telecommunications Commission for two vacancies to fill three-year terms March 13, 2006 - March 13, 2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 22, 2006. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to appoint John Staley, 314 Beldon Avenue, to the Airport Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 1,2010. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion to appoint the following to the Youth Advisory Commission: four appointments for Two Year Terms, January 1, 2006 - December 31,2007, (Two persons age 15 to 17) Audrey Keranen and Sarah Ziegenhorn; (Two persons age 18 to 21) Maison Bleam and Jacqueline Stubbers. Three Appointments for one Year Terms - January 1,2006 - December 31,2006, (Two persons age 15 to 17) Subha Subramanian and Elyse Abboud Kamps; (One person age 18 to 21) Michael Nelson. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member Elliott stated he felt that the $409,000 spent on hired sharpshooters for deer control and stated he wished a less expensive way could be found and the money spent on public safety. Mayor Pro tem Bailey stated her support for the measures being used for deer control, noting that costs can't always be measured in dollars. Complete Description February 13, 2006 Page 7 Council Member Vanderhoef thanked cable television crews who taped the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) on January 25, and encouraged citizens to watch the reruns of the discussion for insight into visions and projects in the coming years. Council Member O'Donnell stated agreed that $409,000 was extreme for deer control. Council Member Champion agreed with comments made by Mayor Pro tem Bailey regarding deer control. Council Member Correia thanked Public Works Director Fosse for showing her around various public works sites. Mayor Wilburn reported he and Mayor Pro tern Bailey represented the City in the delegation from the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City corridor traveling to Washington, D.C.; thanked Senators Grassley and Harkin and Congressmen Leach and Nussle for spending time with the delegation. Mayor Pro tem Bailey noted there would be lots of opportunities for collaboration. Mayor Wilburn also congratulated Council Member Vanderhoef on being named President elect for the Iowa League of Cities. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting at 8:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Ross Wilburn, Mayor Marian K. Karr, City Clerk