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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 21, 2006
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Wil.burn
presiding. Council Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr,
Franklin, Rackis, Mansfield, Briggs, Walz, Boelk. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-
32, Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed A City of One, Megan Ray, University of Iowa student and
Anne Batchelder, Midwest Field Organizer for One, accepting.
Tim Lehman, President of the Iowa City Area Association of Realtors, accepted a
Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of a vital community partnership and the contribution
of the Fair Housing Ambassadors to home-buyer education. Various realtors in attendance.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved as amended and to
delete Item 4(e)1 resolution setting a public hearing for construction of Grand Avenue
Roundabout project for consideration at a later time:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: February 27, Special Council Work Session; February 28, Special Council
Formal Official and Complete; March 6, Regular Council Work Session; March 7,
Regular Council Formal Official and Complete.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Civil
Service Commission - February 9, 2006; Public Library - January 26, 2006; Public Art
Advisory Committee - February 2, 2006; Airport Commission - February 9, 2006;
Board of Adjustment - February 8, 2006.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Special Class C Liquor License for Tait Holdings, Inc., dba Tait's Natural Foods,
225 S. Linn St.; Class B Wine Permit for Tait Holdings, Inc., dba Tail's Natural Foods,
225 S. Linn St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge #590 B.P.O.
Elks of USA dba B.P.O. Elks #590,637 Foster Road.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $9,382,541.84 for the period
of January 1 through January 31, 2006, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 06-77, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
APRIL 4,2006, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PERMANENT
PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT 2006, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE
SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION; RES. 06-78, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR APRIL 4,2006 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED
"CITY FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF
FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND PENALTIES," ARTICLE 4
ENTITLED "WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS USER CHARGES," OF THE
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CITY CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE WASTEWATER USER CHARGES; RES.
06-79, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 4,2006 ON AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER
4 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND
PENALTIES," ARTICLE 3 ENTITLED "POTABLE WATER USE AND SERVICE" OF
THE CITY CODE TO DECREASE OR CHANGE WATER SERVICE CHARGES; RES.
06-80, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 4,2006 ON AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "CITY FINANCES, TAXATION & FEES," CHAPTER
4 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES, CHARGES, BONDS, FINES AND
PENALTIES," ARTICLE 5 ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL," OF THE CITY
CODE TO INCREASE OR CHANGE RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
FEES.
Resolutions: RES. 06-81, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, HILLS,IOWA,
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT 98, SOUTH POINTE ADDITION, PART 5,
IOWA CITY, IOWA. RES. 06-82, 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 MOKA JAVA LLC, AND TENANT IOWA CITY COFFEE
COMPANY. D/B/A JAVA HOUSE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 06-83,
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 DLSIC LC,
AND TENANT YATES, INC. D/B/A PITA PIT, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 06-84,
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 BILL
MIHALOPOULOS, AND TENANT ATLAS WORLD GRILL, INC. D/B/A ATLAS
WORLD GRILL, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner - Installation of NO
PARKING ANY TIME signs on the east side of Weeber Street; Jennifer Wagner
regarding Property tax/historic homes; Mel Sunshine regarding Homeless Shelter;
James Roth regarding Area business owner concern [Staff response included]; Jim
Walters regarding Wal-Mart; Nancy Purington(X4) regarding Fire Station/Public
Art/Public Library; Michael Crane regarding Additional police; Richard Cicalo regarding
House File 2647 and Senate File 2361 from Mayor in Washington, Iowa; Calvin
Symons regarding Snow removal notification; Carolyn Peterson regarding Greetings
from Ithaca New York; Nelson Gurll regarding Iowa City Community Theatre's 50
Years of Entertainment; Mark Nolte regarding Modeling Denver's Downtown
Revitalization Efforts; Veronica Stutler regarding Requesting Votes; Jean Walker
regarding Letter from Melrose Neighborhood to the Iowa State Board of Regents;
Letters from Tim Weitzel, Claire Sponsler regarding 335 S. Clinton Street.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
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Airport Commission Member Howard Horan introduced new Commissioner Janelle
Rettig and Aviation Administration Specialist Michael Tharp. Don Otto, 4268 Turkey Creek
Rd., expressed opposition to the issuance of a demolition permit to 335 S. Clinton. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to acceptance pictures from Don Otto. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Mark McCallum,
811 College Street, appeared regarding the possible acquisition of the property at 335 S.
Clinton and stated he would be attending the special Council work session the next day.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for April 4 on an
ordinance to amend the Planned Development Overlay Plan (OPDH-12) for Silvercrest Part 3
on 12.17 acres located at American Legion Road and Scott Boulevard. 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 April 4 on an
ordinance rezoning a 1.51-acre property located on Kountry Lane SE east of Sycamore
Street from Interim Development-Multi-Family (ID-RM) to Low Density Multi-Family (RM-12).
The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to set a public hearing for April 4 on an
ordinance rezoning a 1-acre property located at Dubuque Road and North Dodge Street from
Low Density Single-Family (RS-5) to Planned Development Overlay-Low Density Single-
Family (OPD-5). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to set a public hearing for April 4 on an
ordinance rezoning a 1.8-acre property located at 1803/1835 Boyrum Street from Intensive
Commercial (CI-1) to Community Commercial (CC-2) (Hy-Vee). The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending a conditional zoning agreement
to remove the requirement for a 30 foot landscape setback from Highway 1 for a .63 acre
property located at 809-817 Highway 1 West (Autohaus). No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance amending a conditional
zoning agreement to remove the requirement for a 30 foot landscape setback from Highway
1 for a .63 acre property located at 809-817 Highway 1 West (REZ06-00002) (Autohaus), be
given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, that ORD. 06-4198, 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 passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-85, APPROVING THE FINAL
PLAT OF WINDSOR WEST, PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on 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. Glenn Siders, Southgate Development
Company and Land Development Council appeared. Sr. Civil Engr. Boelk present for
discussion. City Atty. Dilkes stated that a number of the issues raised by Mr. Siders could be
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done as non substantive staff changes and stated staff would review and make adjustments.
She indicated that the change to amend C 3, Inspection, to include "Unless otherwise
approved by the City..." was substantive and should be amended this evening at the time of
first reading.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, that the 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, be given first vote as
amended. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the Iowa City Housing Authority's
Streamlined Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2006. Housing Administrator Rackis present for
discussion.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-86, APPROVING THE
IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S STREAMLINED ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR
2006. Council acknowledged the efforts of the Housing Authority on the new Annual Report
and the cooperative projects by the Iowa City Association of Realtors. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing the filing of an application with
the Iowa Department of Transportation for FY2007 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance and
Federal Transit Administration Funding. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-87, AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR FY200710WA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION FUNDING. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2006 Operating Budget.
No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-88, AMENDING THE
CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 2006. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2006 Water Improvements - Ellis
Avenue, Mclean Street, and Moss Street 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 Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-89, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2006 WATER IMPROVEMENTS - ELLIS AVENUE, MCLEAN
STREET, AND MOSS STREET PROJECT ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY
TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of costfor the construction of the Iowa Highway 1/US Highway 218
Ramp Signalization & Iowa Highway 1/Kitly Lee Road right turn lane project establishing
amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement
for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-90, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA HIGHWAY 1/US HIGHWAY 218 RAMP SIGNALIZATION
& IOWA HIGHWAY 1/KITTY LEE ROAD RIGHT TURN LANE PROJECT ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH Bib, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT
OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2006 Pavement Replacement for
Water Main project establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City
Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids. No one
appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-91, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2006 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR WATER MAIN
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. In response to Council, the City Manager stated the
project would be bid for brick replacement of current brick streets and the cost difference
between brick and traditional construction reported to Council. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 06-4199, 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 passed and
adopted. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance amending Title 8,
entitled "Police Regulations" Chapter 5, entitled "Miscellaneous Offenses," by adding a new
Section 8, entitled "Engine Braking" to prohibit the use of engine braking except in an
emergency situation, be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance to adopt the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, 2006, aka "City Code", be given first vote.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance amending Title 12 of
the City Code, entitled "Franchises," Chapter 4, entitled "Cable Television," Section 13,
entitled "Franchise Payments" to allow for additional uses of the annual franchise payment,
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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 Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-92, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A 28E AGREEMENT
AMONG THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND CERTAIN OTHER CITIES AND INDEPENDENT
FIRE DISTRICTS IN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, FOR MUTUAL FIRE AND PROTECTION.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-93, NAMING THE NEW
DOG PARK LOCATED AT PENINSULA PARK AS THE "THORNBERRY OFF-LEASH DOG
PARK" AND DESIGNATING TWO SECTIONS WITHIN THE DOG PARK AS "LUCKY
PAWZ PLAYGROUND" AND "EMMA'S RUN AGILITY AND TRAINING AREA". Council
thanked former Councilor Dean Thornberry for his generous contribution to this project.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Mayor Wilburn abstained due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro tem Bailey now
presiding. Moved by Correia, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 06-94, ALLOCATING
THE HUMAN SERVICES AID TO AGENCIES FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2007. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0/1, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
Mayor Wilburn now presiding.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy to the Housing and Community
Development Commission to fill an unexpired term plus a three-year term ending September
1, 2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2006.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to re-appoint Terry Smith, 2220 Balsam
Court, and appoint Charlie Eastham, 37 Colwyn Court, to the Planning & Zoning Commission
for two appointments to fill five-year terms May 1, 2006 - May 1, 2011. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Council Member
Vanderhoef thanked outgoing Planning & Zoning Commissioner Don Anciaux for serving two
terms.
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 (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 announced the first meeting of the newly created Youth
Advisory Commission will be Thursday evening, March 23, Harvat Hall, at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey stated she was glad that Council was approving sidewalk cafes,
as it meant spring was just around the corner; and noted the new Ethiopian restaurant
downtown and encouraged citizens to try it and the many diverse restaurants downtown.
Council Member Elliott acknowledged the full house and large number of people
attending the meeting. Council Member Vanderhoef encouraged (students attending) folks to
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come to a council work session meeting and see the student liaison, Jeremy Schreiber,
participating as well.
City Manager Atkins reminded Council of the joint meeting with local jurisdiction
scheduled for April 12, and asked agenda items be forwarded to the City Clerk as soon as
possible; stated he assumed Council wanted the staff to prepare a George Street traffic study
in response to the request from Oaknoll; and asked Council and the public to look at the new
banner hanging in the foyer showing the Iowa River Power Dam Pedestrian Way.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 8:10 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: February 27, 2006
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, February 27, 2006, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG Rep.: Schreiber
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Fowler, O'Brien
Tapes: 06-25, Both Sides; 06-26, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
Ass!. PCD Director Davidson presented information on the following items:
A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 7 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING A
CONDITIONAL ZONING AGREEMENT WITH AUTOHAUS L TO TO REMOVE THE
REQUIREMENT FOR A 30 FOOT LANDSCAPE SETBACK FROM HIGHWAY 1 FOR .63
ACRES LOCATED AT 809-817 HIGHWAY 1 WEST. (Autohaus)
B. 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)
C. APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF A .35-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED
ON CAMP CARDINAL ROAD
Davidson noted the procedure was necessary to enable to entire the entire subdivision to be in
Iowa City.
D. ORDINAblCE 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. (REZ05-00024) (SECOND
CONSIDERATION) (Olde Town Village)
E. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF GALWAY HILLS PART SUBDIVISION PART FOUR,
IOWA CITY, IOWA (SUB05-00032). (DEFERRED FROM 2/13)
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F. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF JJR DAVIS FOURTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
(SUB05-00027) (DEFERRED FROM 1/23 AND 2/13)
Davidson stated the developer has asked for deferral to March 7.
ENGINE BRAKE
Ass!. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Majority agreed to proceed with
consideration of an ordinance.
STAFF ACTION: Prepare ordinance for March 21 meeting. (Davidson)
GOAL SESSION UPDATE
Majority of Council identified the following issues for upcoming work sessions:
Housinq/Scattered Site Housinq Policv .
. Possible attendees: School Board; Cities of Coralville, North Liberty,
Washington; Johnson and Washington County.
. Presentation by Housing Authority on programs.
. Correia and City Manager to formulate agenda.
Housinq Trust Fund presentation (Joint meeting March 29)
. Possible attendees: Housing Authority
Familv Resource Center
. Possible attendees: School Board; Cities of Coralville, North Liberty
Transit update (March 20)
Historic Preservation Plan (periodic updates as Commission proceeds with plan)
The Mayor suggested that the goal setting/pending items be distributed for review once a
month.
STAFF ACTION: Memo regarding pending issues included in March 2 information
packet, and scheduled for discussion on March 6.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Airport Commission - Janelle Rettig
Airport Zoning Brd of Adjustment - No applicants, readvertise
Airport Zoning Commission - No applicants, readvertise
Civil Service Commission - reappoint Lyra Dickerson
Historic Preservation Commission - Mae Schatteman (at large); no applicants, readvertise 3
Telecommunications Commission - John Weatherson and reappoint Saul Mekies
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Agenda item # 9 - ordinance... amending Title 3 ... increase parking fees and increase
monthly parking permit fees; agenda item # 10 - resolution approving plans,
specifications, .... 2006 Parking Garage Maintenance) Parking & Transit Dir. Fowler
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and Parking Mgr. O'Brien explained the increases were necessary to pay for
maintenance as directed by a previous council, and to begin to accrue reserves for
further expansion of the system.
2. (Agenda item # 12 - resolution authorizing installation of speed humps... Morningside
Drive between 7th Avenue and College Street) Asst. PCD Director Davidson responded
to questions.
3. (Agenda item # 13 - resolution approving agreement... artist for the Wetherby Park
Shelter Neighborhood Art Project ....) Council Member Elliott stated he would be voting
for the project because it had been promised some time ago, but questioned the
$15,000 amount.
4. (Agenda item # 14 - resolution approving general concept ... Melrose Neighborhood Art
Project) Council Member Elliott noted the signs would be approximately $1,000 a
piece, and he would rather staff a fourth fire station.
5. (Agenda item # 11 - public hearing.... Proposed operating budget for the fiscal year
July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 ...) Mayor Pro tem Bailey requested that Council
schedule discussion of doing the Senior Center programming through the Recreation
Department; majority noted scattered site housing policy and the impact on future
budgets. UISG representative requested consideration of expansion of the shuttle bus
service in future budgets. Majority of Council suggested that Schreiber contact Parking
& Transit Dir. Fowler, Parking Mgr. O'Brien, and Cambus Dir. Dave Ricketts to formulate
a proposal for Council to react too. Mayor Wilburn left the table due to a conflict of
interest for the Aid to Agencies discussion. Mayor Pro tem Bailey and Council Member
Vanderhoef stated they are approaching funding agencies this year more like grant
funding, providing the funding and describing the purpose for the funding, specifying it in
the funding agreement, and requiring midyear reports. In addition a package of what the
City provides, above funding, will also be provided. Comments on the proposal should
. be addressed to Mayor Pro tem Bailey and Council Member Vanderhoef. Mayor Wilburn
returned.
COUNCIL TIME
1. (Consent Calendar # 6f(8) - Homeless in Iowa City) In response to Council Member
Elliott, majority agreed to schedule discussion at the March 6 work session on housing
overflow issues.
2. UISG Representative Schreiber introduced his girlfriend.
3. (IP3 of March 2 Information Packet - Letter from the City Manager... Eminent domain
HF2120) In response to Mayor pro tem Bailey, the majority agreed to schedule
discussion of eminent domain legislation at the March6 work session. The City Atty. will
provide League information sheet.
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4. Council Member Vanderhoef updated Council on her recent visit with State Legislators.
The City Atty. Suggested an item be added to the work session for future discussions
"State Legislative Update".
5. Council Member Vanderhoef indicated she was still interested in getting the Southeast
District Plan done, and suggested hiring an independent contractor to complete the Plan.
Majority agreed to add to an upcoming work session agenda.
Meeting adjourned 8:20 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 2/28/06
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 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 and seconded to accept correspondence. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
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 and seconded 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 Godfather's Pizza, 531 Highway 1 West; Class C
Liquor License for One-Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S. Clinton St.; Special Class C Liquor
License for Thai Spice 1210 S. Gilbert St.; Special Class C Liquor License for
Devotay, 117 N. Linn St.; Class C Beer Permit for Fareway Stores, Inc., #034, 2765
Commerce Drive; RES. 06-50, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to One-Eyed Jake's, 18-
20 S. Clinton St; RES. 06-51, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Konnexion. 114 Y,
E. College St.
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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.
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 and seconded 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.
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).
Moved and seconded that the ordinance rezoning 9.72-acres of land located west of
Foster Road from Interim Development-Residential (ID-RS) to Planned Development Housing-
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Low Density Single-Family (OPD-5) (REZ05-00023), be given first vote. 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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-57, APPROVING THE VOLUNTARY
ANNEXATION OF A .35-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED ON CAMP CARDINAL ROAD
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 second vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-58, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
GALWAY HILLS PART SUBDIVISION PART FOUR, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded 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.
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.
Moved and seconded 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. 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.
Moved and seconded 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 BIDS, AND
FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
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 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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 and seconded 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.
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.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 9:04 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
and Finance Department.
s/Ross Wilburn, Mayor
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
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Date: March 6, 2006
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, March 6, 2006, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef (6:32), Wilburn
UISG Rep.: Schreiber
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Williams, Boothroy, Hennes, Fosse, Boelk,
Knoche
Tapes: 06-24, Side 2; 06-26, Side 2; 06-28, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
Ass\. PCD Dir. Davidson presented information on the following items:
A. 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) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) (Elk Run)
B. 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. (REZ05-00024) (PASS AND ADOPT) (Olde Town Village)
C. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF JJR DAVIS FOURTH ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
(SUB05-00027) (DEFERRED FROM 1/23, 2/13, 2/28)
TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM (IP2 of March 2 Information Packet)
Asst PCD Dir. Davidson and Transportation Planner Williams present for discussion. Majority of
Council agreed to retain the program and policies.
HOMELESS OVERFLOW
City Manager Atkins and City Atty. Dilkes outline recent issues involving the interpretation
of occupant area requirements under the Fire Code and its effect on the use of churches and
other institutions for homeless overflow needs; explained that staff will utilize the 120 square
foot minimum occupant area requirement from 'sleeping areas in institutional uses providing
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accommodations for less than 24 hours' as the most analogous use under the Fire Code, rather
than the prior interpretation requiring 200 square feet per occupant
STAFF ACTION: Communicate to interested groups. (Atkins)
STORM WATER CONSTRUCTION SITE PERMITS (Agenda item # 6)
Public Works Dir. Fosse and Senior Civil Engr. Boeik presented a power point presentation and
distributed a folder of materials. Public Works Dir. Fosse noted a letter had been received from
the Homebuilders Association, and asked that the ordinance be deferred to allow staff to
respond to the concerns. Majority of Council agreed to defer to March 21.
STAFF ACTION: First reading scheduled for March 21, second reading collapsed an.d
final reading scheduled on April 4 to ensure passage prior to April 6. (Boelk)
STATE LEGISLATIVE MATTERS (IP3 of March 2 Info Packet)
Mayor Wilburn thanked City Atty. Dilkes for her update on eminent domain, and Mayor Pro tern
Bailey asked Council Members to talk to their senators. Councii Member Vanderhoef
encouraged Council Members to sign up to receive the Legislative link via email every Friday
and also the League Legisiative Voices; reported on proposed legislation to increase the public
bidding threshold for cities; and asked Council to start thinking about whether they were going to
take a stand on the Touch Play debate. Mayor Wilburn reported on his participation in a press
conference with the Mayors of Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and Ottumwa on
restoration of Community Development Block Grant funds; and his meeting with the 10 most
populOUS state communities and the agreement to keep each informed if they advocate for state
or federal issues affecting their community.
AGENDA ITEMS AND COUNCIL TIME
1. (Agenda item # 11 - Resolution adopting the annual budget for Human Services ... ) In
response to Mayor Pro tern Bailey, the City Clerk stated there had been confusion
regarding this item and explained this action was necessary to approve the budget and
that the actual allocations would be a separate agenda item at the March 21 meeting.
2. (Agenda item # 12 - Resolution approving the financial plan... .and the multi-year capital
improvements program ...) Council Member Elliott stated he would be proposing an
amendment tomorrow evening asking the City Manager to propose a plan to staff the
new northside fire station ho later than August 2008.
3. (Consent Calendar item # 3e(4) - Letter from Richard Carlson re review of Iowa City
Historic Preservation Handbook) Council Member Elliott stated he had hand delivered to
Mr. Carlson and distributed to Council that evening his response.
4. (Consent Calendar item # 3e (7) - letter from Lon Drake re South Sycamore
Greenspace Corridor Project) In response to Council Member Champion, a number of
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Council expressed a desire to tour the area with an engineer. Council Member Correia
suggested a stop by the new Grant Wood gym space.
5. Mayor Pro tem Bailey stated it was unfortunate that the joint meeting was scheduled on
March 29, the same time as the United Way celebration. After discussion Council
agreed to reschedule the March 29 meeting to either April 5 or 12; and the City Clerk
was directed to wait until 9AM on March 7 to hear if Council Members had any conflicts
with their calendars before contacting other jurisdictions. After receiving input from the
other jurisdiction the City Clerk will confirm the date to Council.
6. Council Member Vanderhoef passed around a copy of "Happenings About Town"
distributed every Thursday by the Convention and Visitor's Bureau, and suggested that
the link be added to the City intra net site as a reference tool for employees. The City
Manager stated he would follow up.
7. (Agenda item # 13 - resolution authorizing ... license agreement... Givanni's for a
sidewalk cafe) City Atty. Dilkes distributed a drawing of the proposed sidewalk cafe.
Majority agreed to proceed.
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS (IP4 of March 2 Information Packet)
The City Manager noted a list of pending items distributed in the packet and how Council
wished to proceed. The following subjects were identified:
General Housinq Discussion
Council Member Correia and City Mgr. working on agenda for March 20 work session
Scattered Site Housing Report and Recommendations
Updated income chart
List of all City housing programs
Mid-American Franchise
Majority agreed to wait until after the Des Moines litigation is settled
Meeting adjourned 8:35 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 - 3/7/06
Iowa City City Council, regular 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 March National Brain Injury Awareness Month.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Regina Elementary
students: Austin Akers, Ryan Lynch, Kelly Rummelhart.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the Consent
Calendar be received, or approved as amended:
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Housing
and Community Development Commission - January 19, 2006; Telecommunications
Commission - January 23, 2006; Human Rights Commission - January 24, 2006.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Okoboji Grill, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.;
Outdoor Service Area for Okoboji Grill, 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd.
Setting a Public Hearing: Set a public hearing on March 21, 2006, on the City of
Iowa City FY07 Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated Transit Funding
Application; RES. 06-66, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE
FY2006 OPERATING BUDGET; RES. 06-67, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
APRIL 4,2006, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROBERT A. LEE
RECREATION CENTER EXTERIOR GLAZING AND PANEL REPLACEMENT
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. 06-68, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 21,
2006, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2006 WATER IMPROVEMENTS - ELLIS
AVENUE, MCLEAN STREET, AND MOSS STREET 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. 06-
69, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 21, 2006, ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA HIGHWAY 1/US HIGHWAY 218 RAMP
SIGNALIZATION & IOWA HIGHWAY 1/KITTY LEE ROAD RIGHT TURN LANE
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. 06-70, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 21,
2006, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
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COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2006 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR
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.
Resolutions: RES. 06-71, 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 IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST CO., AND TENANT ICBB, L TO.
D/B/A BROWN BOTTLE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Correspondence: Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner - Installation of
parking meters C0127E, C0125E and C0123E on the south side of the 100 block of
Court Street; Mike Larson regarding Truck braking ordinance; Traffic Congestion -
George StreeUOakcrest area letters from Ottilie Blodi, Jo Catalano, Margaret
Emmons, G. Edgar Folk, Claudine Harris, Elizabeth Huxtable, Elizabeth McKray,
Virginia Wilson, Betty Winokur; Richard Carlson, Bob Elliott regarding letters on
Review of Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, Section 4.11 (Gutters and
Downspouts); Vershawn Young regarding Complaint investigation; Maggie Parker
regarding Police and Fire Department budget plan [staff response included]; Lon
Drake regarding South Sycamore Greenspace Corridor Project; Traffic
Calming/Morningside Drive letters from Andy Tinkham, Tracy Longo, David Fitzgerald,
John Rutherford, Leah Klevar, Bev Weismann; Betty Andrews regarding MBA 1st
Annual Celebration.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Jay Honohan, Senior Center Commission Chair, 1510 Somerset Lane, presented
information on increased participation. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared about the
Iraq war and the Bush administration.
Moved and seconded 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), be given second vote. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that ORD. 06-4197, 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 passed and
adopted.
Moved and seconded to defer indefinitely 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 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. Glenn Siders, Southgate Development
Services and Land Development Council, appeared. Moved and seconded to continue to
March 21. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to March 21 the ordinance amending Title 14 entitled
"Unified Development Code", Chapter 5, "Building and Housing", Article 1 Grading
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Ordinance, to create a construction site runoff control ordinance. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, special
provisions, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Highway 6
Improvements project STPN-6-7(66)--2J-52 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. 06-72, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
SPECIAL PROVISIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT STPN-6-7(66)--2J-52
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 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 second
vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence
from Kim Sanders. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 12 of the City Code, entitled
"Franchises," Chapter 4, entitled "Cable Television," Section 13, entitled "Franchise
Payments" to allow for additional uses of the annual franchise payment, be given first vote.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-73, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET
EXCLUDING HUMAN SERVICES AID TO AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2007.
The Mayor stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey presiding. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-74, ADOPTING
THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR HUMAN SERVICES AID TO AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007.
Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-75, APPROVING THE FINANCIAL PLAN
FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR FISCAL YEARS 2007 THROUGH 2009 AND
THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR
2010.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-76, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY USE
OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, LANDOWNER
MAUREEN A. MONDANARO, AND TENANT GIVANNI'S OF IOWA CITY, INC. D/B/A
GIVANNI'S, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
The Mayor announced the current vacancy: Housing and Community Development
Commission to fill an unexpired term plus a three-year term ending September 1, 2009.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2006. Moved and
seconded to accept correspondence from Yolanda Spears. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on boards and commissions:
Planning & Zoning Commission for two vacancies to fill five-year terms May 1, 2006 - May 1,
2011; 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 three vacancies (1) Woodlawn, (1) East College St, (1)
College Green, to fill three-year terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009. Applications must
be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 15,2006.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 8:00 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/M~'an K. Kim, City ClerkI~. )
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Submitte for publication - 3/14/06.
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
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.
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06-51, TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMIT to Kelly L. Stucker, dba Konnexion. 114 Yz 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 DIBIA
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.
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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
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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 D'r., 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. Affirmativeroll 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
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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 Council Members present.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office 356-5040.
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MARCH 7, 2006
Iowa City City Council, regular 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,
Boelk, Fosse, O'Brien, Fowler, Franklin, O'Malley. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape
06-29; Both Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed March National Brain Injury Awareness Month.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Regina Elementary
students: Austin Akers, Ryan Lynch, Kelly Rummelhart.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved as amended:
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Housing
and Community Development Commission - January 19, 2006; Telecommunications
Commission - January 23, 2006; Human Rights Commission - January 24, 2006.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Okoboji IC, LLC, dba Okoboji Grill, 1857 Lower
Muscatine Rd.; Outdoor Service Area for Okoboji IC, LLC, dba Okoboji Grill, 1857
Lower Muscatine Rd.
Setting a Public Hearing: Set a public hearing on March 21,2006, on the City of
Iowa City FY07 Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated Transit Funding
Application; RES. 06-66, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING THE
FY2006 OPERATING BUDGET; RES. 06-67, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
APRIL 4,2006, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROBERT A. LEE
RECREATION CENTER EXTERIOR GLAZING AND PANEL REPLACEMENT
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. 06-68, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 21,
2006, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2006 WATER IMPROVEMENTS - ELLIS
AVENUE, MCLEAN STREET, AND MOSS STREET 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. 06-
69, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 21,2006, ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA HIGHWAY 1/US HIGHWAY 218 RAMP
SIGNALIZATION & IOWA HIGHWAY 1/KITTY LEE ROAD RIGHT TURN LANE
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. 06-70, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 21,
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2006, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2006 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT FOR
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.
Resolutions: RES. 06-71, 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 IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST CO., AND TENANT ICBB, LTD.
DIBIA BROWN BOTTLE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE.
Correspondence: Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner - Installation of
parking meters C0127E, C0125E and C0123E on the south side of the 100 block of
Court Street; Mike Larson regarding Truck braking ordinance; Traffic Congestion -
George Street/Oakcrest area letters from Ottilie Blodi, Jo Catalano, Margaret
Emmons, G. Edgar Folk, Claudine Harris, Elizabeth Huxtable, Elizabeth McKray,
Virginia Wilson, Betty Winokur; Richard Carlson, Bob Elliott regarding letters on
Review of Iowa City Historic Preservation Handbook, Section 4.11 (Gutters and
Downspouts); Vershawn Young regarding Complaint investigation; Maggie Parker
regarding Police and Fire Department budget plan [staff response included]; Lon
Drake regarding South Sycamore Greenspace Corridor Project; Traffic
Calming/Morningside Drive letters from Andy Tinkham, Tracy Longo, David Fitzgerald,
John Rutherford, Leah Klevar, Bev Weismann; Betty Andrews regarding AABA 1st
Annual Celebration.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried, and noted the amended public hearing date of April 4 for the Robert A.
Lee Recreation Center exterior glazing and panel replacement project.
Jay Honohan, Senior Center Commission Chair, 1510 Somerset Lane, presented
inforrnation on increased participation. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept
correspondence. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Holly Berkowitz, 612 Granada Ct., appeared about the Iraq war and the
Bush administration.
Moved by Vanderhoef, 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
second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that ORD. 06-4197, 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 passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to defer indefinitely 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.
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A public hearing was held 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. Glenn Siders, Southgate Development
Services and Land Development Council, appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
Correia to continue to March 21. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Elliott, to defer to March 21 the 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. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, special
provisions, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Highway 6
Improvements project STPN-6-7(66)--2J-52 establishing amount of bid security to
accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time
and place for receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-72, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT STPN-6-7(66)--2J-52 ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by 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 second vote. The City Manager stated staff was working on the fee
analysis requested at an earlier meeting and would have it by the March 21 meeting and final
vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from Kim Sanders. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance amending Title 12 of
the City Code, entitled "Franchises," Chapter 4, entitled "Cable Television," Section 13,
entitled "Franchise Payments" to allow for additional uses of the annual franchise payment,
be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-73, ADOPTING THE
ANNUAL BUDGET EXCLUDING HUMAN SERVICES AID TO AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
The Mayor stated he had a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey presiding. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt
RES. 06-74, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR HUMAN SERVICES AID TO
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AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor Pro tem declared the resolution adopted.
Mayor Wilburn returned to the meeting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-75, APPROVING THE
FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, FOR FISCAL YEARS 2007
THROUGH 2009 AND THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2010. Moved by Elliott, seconded by O'Donnell, to amend the
plan that by no later than August 2008 the City Manager provide Council with a plan to have
sufficient funds available for the City's Annual Budget to enable full staff for the proposed
north side fire station # 4, and further to report on progress toward that end probably
parenthetically with multiple funding alternatives to Council no later than August 2007.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the amendment
defeated, 2/5, with the following division of vote: Ayes: Elliott, O'Donnell. Nays: Bailey,
Champion, Correia, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. The Mayor declared the original resolution
adopted, 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Bailey, Champion, Correia,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Nays: Elliott, O'Donnell.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-76, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
LANDOWNER MAUREEN A. MONDANARO, AND TENANT GIVANNI'S OF IOWA CITY,
INC. D/B/A GIVANNI'S, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor announced the current vacancy: Housing and Community Development
Commission to fill an unexpired term plus a three-year term ending September 1, 2009.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2006. Moved by
Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Yolanda Spears. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on boards and commissions:
Planning & Zoning Commission for two vacancies to fill five-year terms May 1, 2006 - May 1,
2011; 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 three vacancies (1) Woodlawn, (1) East College St, (1)
College Green, to fill three-year terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009. Applications must
be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 15,2006.
Council Member Elliott acknowledged the efforts by the City to identify and praise
those bars that passed, as well as those who failed, on current bar checks by the Police
Department; and noted March is National Women's History Month.
Council Member Correia thanked the Homeless Overflow Project for their work in
providing shelter for homeless persons while the City is awaiting building of a new shelter,
and the staff for their quick response to fire safety issues.
Mayor Wilburn thanked the Iowa City AM Rotary for their community foundation grant
recently received by the Crisis Center.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adjourn meeting at 8:00 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Ross Wilburn, Mayor