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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 4, 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,
Franklin, Long, Knoche, Lewis, Boelk. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-34, Both
Sides.
The Mayor proclaimed Fair Housing Month - April 2006, State HUD Director Bruce
Ray, accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Grant Wood
Elementary students: Tanner Hayslett and Ida Sisourath. Student Tom Panther was ill and
will be accepting the award at a later meeting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as
presented:
Approval of Council Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk: March 20, Regular Council Work Session; March 21, Regular Council
Formal Official and Complete; March 22, Special Council Work Session.
Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions (any recommendations
contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action): Parks and
Recreation Commission - February 8, 2006; Senior Center Commission - February 21,
2006; Planning and Zoning Commission - February 16, 2006; Civil Service
Commission - March 22, 2006; Historic Preservation Commission - February 9, 2006;
Historic Preservation Commission - February 22, 2006; Police Citizens Review Board -
February 14, 2006; Housing and Community Development Commission - February 16,
2006.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. Renewal:
Class C Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque
SI.; Outdoor Service Area for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, 6 S. Dubuque
SI.; Special Class C Liquor License for FreshMex Iowa City, LLC, dba Panchero's
Mexican Grill, 965 S. Riverside Dr.; Special Class C Liquor License for Little Donkeys,
Inc., dba Panchero's Mexican Grill, 32 S. Clinton SI. Special Class C Liquor License
for Oyama Sushi, Inc., dba Oyama Sushi Japanese Restaurant, 1853 Lower
Muscatine Rd.; Class B Beer Permit for M & T Investments, Inc., dba Happy Joe's
Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert SI.; Class C Liquor License for First Avenue
Club, Inc., dba First Avenue Club 1550 S. First Avenue; RES. 06-95, TO ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT for First Avenue Club, Inc., dba First Avenue Club 1550 S. First
Avenue.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $6,678,143.95 for the period
of February 1 through February 28, 2006, as recommended by the Finance Director
subject to audit.
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Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 06-96, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
APRIL 18, 2006 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GRAND AVENUE
ROUNDABOUT PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTfCE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS
ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Resolutions: RES. 06-97, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE
CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2774 IRVING AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
RES. 06-98, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST TO THE RESALE AND OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT REGARDING THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2774 IRVING AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-99,
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 MIKE AND MARTY ENTERPRISES, INC. D/B/A QUINTON'S
BAR & DELI, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 06-100, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
REGARDING A MORTGAGE, A PROMISSORY NOTE AND A REHABILITATION
AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1900 ROCHESTER COURT,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-101, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND AFFILIATED FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.,
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1911 H
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-102, APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE
EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND NEW ENTRANCE CANOPY AND DOORS AT OLD
CAPITOL TOWN CENTER AT 201 S. CLINTON STREET.
Correspondence: JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding Installation of
NO PARKING CORNER TO HERE sign on the east side of the 10 block of N. Johnson
Street; Nancy Ostrognai regarding Bus purchase for Johnson County Coalition for
Persons with Disabilities; James Surratt regarding Construction and Street Closures;
Robert Tye regarding Water Fluoridation; Christopher Jones regarding Council
member salaries [Staff response included]; Marvin and Nancy Boldt regarding Parking
ticket concern; Charlotte Walker regarding Senior Center Commission minutes; Letters
from Anne Hesse and Janet Maas regarding Project GREEN's commitment to the
public green spaces in Iowa City; Garry Klein regarding Aid to Agency hearing;
Suzanne White regarding Book by Ellie Simmons [Staff response included].
Mayor Pro tem Bailey acknowledged the effort of Project GREEN in beautification of City
entryways. Mayor Wilburn repeated the public hearing as set for the Grand Avenue
roundabout project. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Jerry Full, 4642 Oak Crest Hill Rd, appeared regarding a new hog confinement set up
being constructed in the area. Senior Center Commissioner Sarah Maiers updated Council
on activities at the Center. Anne Hesse, President of Project GREEN, presented her annual
report. John Kirby, Cedar Falls, appeared regarding his house burning.
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A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance by
amending the Planned Development Housing (OPD-12) plan for Silvercrest Part 3 on 12.17
acres located at American Legion Road and Scott Boulevard. Larry Machesney,
representing the Dial Corporation, appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending the
zoning ordinance by amending the Planned Development Housing (OPD-12) plan for
Silvercrest Part 3 on 12.17 acres located at American Legion Road and Scott Boulevard, 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 an ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 1.51
acres of property located on Kountry Lane SE east of Sycamore Street from Interim
Development-Multi-Family (ID-RM) to Low Density Multi-Family Residential Zone (RM-12)
(REZ06-00003). Steve Gordon, representing Sycamore Apartments, appeared. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, to continue the public hearing to 4/18 to allow for signing of
the conditional zoning agreement. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0,
all Council Members present.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to defer to April 18 first vote on ordinance
conditionally rezoning approximately 1.51 acres of property located on Kountry Lane SE east
of Sycamore Street from Interim Development-Multi-Family (ID-RM) to Low Density Multi-
Family Residential Zone (RM-12) (REZ06-00003). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning approximately one (1) acre from
Low Density Single-Family Residential Zone (RS-5) to Planned Development Overlay Zone
(OPD-5) with a Sensitive Areas Development Plan, for the property located on Dubuque
Road and North Dodge Street. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance rezoning
approximately one (1) acre from Low Density Single-Family Residential Zone (RS-5) to
Planned Development Overlay Zone (OPD-5) with a Sensitive Areas Development Plan, for
the property located on Dubuque Road and North Dodge Street (REZ06-00004), 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 an ordinance rezoning a 1.80 acre property located at
1803/1835 Boyrum Street from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to Community Commercial (CC-
2) (Hy-Vee). John Brehm, representing Hy-Vee, appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance rezoning a 1.80 acre
property located at 1803/1835 Boyrum Street from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to
Community Commercial (CC-2) (Hy-Vee), be given first vote. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by O'Donnell, 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 (Autohaus), (REZ06-00002), be
given second vote. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending Title 3 entitled "City Finances,
Taxation & Fees," Chapter 4 entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and
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penalties," Section 3-4-4, entitled "Wastewater Treatment Works User Charges," of the City
Code to increase or change wastewater user charges and fees in Iowa City, Iowa. No one
appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance amending Title 3 entitled
"City Finances, Taxation & Fees," Chapter 4 entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges,
Bonds, Fines and penalties," Section 3-4-4, entitled "Wastewater Treatment Works User
Charges," of the City Code to increase or change wastewater user charges and fees in Iowa
City, Iowa, 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 an ordinance amending Title 3 "City Finances, Taxation
& Fees," Chapter 4 "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties,"
Section 3-4-3 entitled "Potable Water Use and Service," of the City Code, to decrease or
change Water Service Charges and Fees in Iowa City, Iowa. No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance amending Title 3 "City
Finances, Taxation & Fees," Chapter 4 "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines
and Penalties," Section 3-4-3 entitled "Potable Water Use and Service," of the City Code, to
decrease or change Water Service Charges and Fees in Iowa City, Iowa, 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 an ordinance amending Title 3 entitled "City Finances,
Taxation & Fees," Chapter 4 entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and
Penalties," Section 3-4-5 entitled "Solid Waste Disposal," of the City Code to increase or
change certain solid waste charges. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance amending Title 3 entitled
"City Finances, Taxation & Fees," Chapter 4 entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges,
Bonds, Fines and Penalties," Section 3-4-5 entitled "Solid Waste Disposal," of the City Code
to increase or change certain solid waste charges, 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 plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the Permanent Pavement Marking Project 2006
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 O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 06-103, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
PERMANENT PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT 2006 ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving 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 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.
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Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 06-104, APPROVING
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 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. 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 Bailey, 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 second vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the rule requiring ordinances to
be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 06-4200, TO ADOPT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, 2006, AKA "CITY CODE," be voted on for final passage at this time. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance be finally adopted at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, that ORD. 06-4201, 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 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 Elliott, that the rule requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived,
and that ORD. 06-4202, AMENDING TITLE 14, ENTITLED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
CODE, CHAPTER 5, "BUILDING AND HOUSING", ARTICLE 1 GRADING ORDINANCE, TO
CREATE A CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL ORDI NANCE, be voted on for final
passage at this time. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-105, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT #1 TO THE
AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-106, ESTABLISHING A
FEE FOR CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF (CSR) PERMITS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-107, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE HOUSING INSPECTION DIVISION OF THE HOUSING
AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY ADDING ONE HALF-TIME
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS SPECIALIST POSITION. 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. 06-108, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT AND THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FUND BY DELETING ONE
FULL-TIME SENIOR ENGINEER POSITION AND ADDING ONE FULL-TIME CIVIL
ENGINEER POSITION TO THE ENGINEERING DIVISION AND ADDING ONE FULL-TIME
SENIOR ENGINEER POSITION TO THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FUND.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 06-109, AMENDING THE
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE PAY PLAN BY ADDING ONE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR POSITION. Individual Council Members expressed their
views. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-110, APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
ENGINEERING ALLIANCE, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES
FOR THE LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD - SCOTT BOULEVARD TO TAFT AVENUE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 06-111, AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
FOR A GRANT UNDER SECTIONS 5307,5309, AND 5310 OF CHAPTER 49, US CODE OF
FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOR FY2006 TRANSIT OPERATING AND/OR CAPITAL
ASSISTANCE FUNDING, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE CITY
OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AND PROCESS SAID APPLICATION. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 06-112, ALLOCATING THE
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2007. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the previously vacancies on Boards and Commissions: 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
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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; 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.
Council Member Correia congratulated Fire Chief Rocca on his recent designation of a
Chief Fire Officer by the Commission on Chief Fire Officer Designation; and stated the Youth
Advisory Commission had met two times thus far and would be appearing before the Council
at the April 18 meeting.
Council Member Champion congratulated Mayor Wilburn on being names the Non-
Profit Administrator of the Year at the Crisis Center. Mayor Wilburn acknowledged the staff
and community volunteers at the Center; asked if the City had considered combining some of
the signs along streets. The City Manager stated the City follows the uniform manual of traffic
control devices; encouraged citizens to shop the Elder craft Shop located at the Senior
Center.
Council Member O'Donnell noted his previous remarks at the work session regarding
the road to the landfill looking trashy. Staff will follow up.
Council Member Vanderhoef reported on the celebration at Grant Wood for the
opening of the Family Resource Center, preschool and gym; thanked the West High Club for
inviting her to a job shadow and discussion as part of local government group.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey encouraged individuals to attend the one man show "I Am My
Own Wife" at the Riverside Theater; and announced 1,000 Friend of Iowa would be meeting
at the Zion Lutheran Church that weekend.
Council Member Elliott welcomes University of Iowa students to the meeting; and
announced that the Cardinals had own their opener.
Mayor Wilburn thanked the College of Law and the Black Law Student Association for
the invitation to speak, and acknowledged the work they do in the community; and noted the
Youth Human Rights Awards to be held on May 9 at the Englert Theater.
City Manager Atkins stated the weather alert sirens would be tested as part of "Severe
Weather Awareness Week". In response to the Mayor, the City Manager stated scattered
site housing would be discussed at the April 17 work session.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Bailey, to adjourn meeting at 8:05 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Me ers present.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 20. 2006
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, March 20, 2006, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG Representative: Schreiber
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Logsden, O'Malley, Knoche, Franklin, O'Brien, Fowler,
Severson, Davidson
Tapes: 06-28, Side 2; 06-30, Both Sides; 06-31, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Director Franklin presented inforrnation on the following items:
A. SETTING 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. (REZ05-00026/SUB05-00019) .
B. SETTING 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-MUL TI-FAMIL Y (ID-RM) TO LOW DENSITY
MULTI-FAMILY (RM-12). (REZ06-00003)
C. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL4 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). (REZ06-00004)
D. SETTING 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). (REl06-00005) (Hy-Vee)
E. 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)
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F. 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) (pASS AND ADOPT) (Elk Run)
G. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR WEST, PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
(SUB06-00002)
MOSS PROPERTY (IP2 of March 16 Info Packet)
PCD Director Franklin presented background information on the project and agreement.
Majority of Council directed staff to begin negotiations with Pearson to get access to the
property. (See comments under next item)
STAFF ACTION: Memo to be prepared regarding water and sewer capacity and TIF
expansion. (Franklin)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR POSITION (IP3 of March 15 Info Packet)
PCD Director Franklin reviewed the background of the position and the recent recommendation
of the Council Economic Development Committee to reinstate a full time economic development
coordinator. Franklin requested any additional expectation for the position be communicated to
her. Franklin noted the memo regarding the Council Economic Development visit to Nucleus
Retail Incubator in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, March 30. City Clerk Karr reminded Council that
if any more than the three Council Committee Members attend it would be posted as a Council
meeting. Council Members would alert staff as necessary.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed with recruitment of full time position. (Franklin) Post special
work session for Council visit to Cedar Rapids. (Karr)
MOSS PROPERTY (continued)
Vanderhoef apologized for not asking this earlier during the discussion of the Moss property,
and requested a memo on water and sewer capacity to service the area, as well as the potential
to expand the current TIF district on the east side of Highway 1. (See action on above item)
RECYCLING CENTER EAST (IP4 of March 16 Info Packet)
City Manager Atkins distributed a map of the former Waste Management location on Scott
Boulevard, and stated Habitat for Humanity and their Restoration Project is relocating from
Coralville, and is under contract for this location. Habitat has approached the City with a
proposal to utilize CDBG grant for renovation of the building, and we could expand our recycling
initiatives and bring in furniture project and the salvage barn to the site. The site could also be
expanded into a comprehensive recycling center that could include: wood chips; a portable
household hazardous waste material van; recycle bins; salt and sand pit for Public Works; and
expanded hours with staffing from Habitat. Asst. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion.
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The property would be owned by the City, purchased with landfill monies, and Habitat would be
a tenant. Majority of Council agreed in concept to proceed.
STAFF ACTION: Report back to Council in a few weeks on progress. (Atkins)
AID TO AGENCY FUNDING (Agenda item # 20)
Mayor Wilburn left the table due to a conflict of interest, Mayor Pro tem Bailey now presiding.
Council Member Vanderhoef and Mayor Pro tem presented their rationale and
recommendations for funding. A chart of recommendations, attachment for the resolution on
the agenda, was distributed. JCCOG Human Services Coordinator Severson present for
discussion. Majority agreed with the recommendations as presented.
Mayor Wilburn returning and presiding.
BUS ROUTES (IP5 of March 16 Info Packet)
Parking & Transit Director Fowler and Transit Manager Logsden provided information and map
of proposed route changes. Ass!. PCD Director Davidson present for discussion. Parking &
Transit Director Fowler reviewed previous discussion of route changes and updates:
;.- Rohret Road area /Melrose / Chatham Oaks that would not come to downtown Iowa City
but use Hospital Ramp # 2 as their turnaround.
;.- Combining Rochester and North Dodge bus at night to enable expansion of the North
Dodge route at night, and utilization of Scott Blvd.
;.- Extending Broadway route at night (until 10:45 p.m.) to Industrial Park and come back by
Kirkwood Community College.
;.- Decided not to add 30 minute service to Lakeside mid-day and continue with hourly
service on Broadway route.
;.- Adding eastside express out Court Street to Windsor Ridge and back through new
developing neighborhoods, last stop at Regina and express to Mercy Hospital.
Council expressed interest in Sunday service and extension of night service to get late night
shift workers home, possibility with JARC (Job Access Reverse Commute) money. UISG Rep.
Schreiber presented a proposal for late night bus service for the east side of the downtown
area. Transit Manager Logsden presented information on the previous SAFE Ride program
established by the University some years ago. Council requested further information on
incidents occurring on late Cambus routes; possible interest on Student Senate to partially fund
late night service; use of cameras, security, and/or volunteers on the buses. Majority directed
staff to hold public meeting on changes at the Library in late April, and televise. Meeting could
also provide some feedback to late night bus proposal.
STAFF ACTION: Schedule public meeting on route changes proposed; and public hearing set
by Council thereafter. Changes scheduled to go into effect in August. (Fowler)
Council Work Session
March 20, 2006
Page 4
PARKING FEES (Item # 14)
Parking and Transit Director Fowler and Parking Manager O'Brien present for discussion.
Majority agreed to proceed.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Planning & Zoning Commission - reappoint Terry Smith and appoint Charlie Eastham
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - no applicants, readvertise
Airport Zoning Commission - no applicants, readvertise
Historic Preservation Commission - no applicants, readvertise
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item # 20 - resolution approving Aid to Agency Funding) Council Member Correia
complimented Councilors on the work done and noted that the Neighborhood Centers of
Johnson County (NCJC) had requested $60,000 and been allocated $60,997. She
suggested that NCJC retain the $60,000 requested but the $997 be allocated instead to
the STAR program bringing their total to $6147. Majority of Council agreed. Staff will
prepare revised chart.
2. (Item # 15 - "engine braking" ordinance) In response to Council Member Elliott, the City
Manager and City Attorney stated the ordinance would not be complaint driven and the
Police Department would be informed to enforce and cite.
3. (Item # 17 - ordinance amending "Franchises" .... To allow additional uses if the annual
franchise payment) in response to Council Member Elliott, the City Manager stated this
conforms to present policy.
4. (Item # 19 - resolution naming new dog park ....) In response to Council Member Elliott,
City Manager Atkins stated it was his understanding that the DogPac organization would
be paying for the actual signage and not the City.
5. (Consent Calendar # 4g(10) -letter from Carolyn Peterson, Ithaca, New York) Council
agreed to have the Mayor and UISG Representative Schreiber conference call Ms.
Peterson and discuss the community and university relationship under President David
Skorton.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Mayor Pro tem Bailey asked when the dirt and orange cones would be cleaned away on
the North Dodge Street construction site. The City Manager stated as soon as sod can
be laid the project will be cleaned up.
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March 20, 2006
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2. Mayor Wilburn noted the ernail correspondence distributed regarding 335 South Clinton
Street and the Historic Preservation Commission's concern regarding the house. City
Atty. Dilkes stated two meetings would have to take place. The first to direct staff to file
an application for landmark designation (if one had not been filed); and the second to
consider setting a public hearing on that application and an ordinance rezoning the
property to landmark designation. The second meeting would in effect place a 60 day
moratorium into effect. The City Atty. stated the demolition permit was due to be issued
Thursday morning and if Council wished to act the meetings could be held on
Wednesday. Council agreed to hold a special work session at 7:30 A.M. Wednesday,
March 23 to discuss the matter; and a special formal meeting at 6:00 P.M. the same day
to set a public hearing to preserve the ability to prevent the issuance of the demolition
permit. Council Members agreed to adjourn the meeting and wait while the City Attorney
and City Clerk prepared necessary paperwork for notification.
SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
Council Member Vanderhoef stated her next NLC TIS (Transportation and Infrastructure)
meeting would be held in Alaska in June and she would be exploring using frequent flier miles
accumulated for the trip.
Meeting adjourned 9:10 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/21/06
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 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.
Moved and seconded 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's Natural Foods, 225 S. Linn St.; Class B
Wine Permit for Tail's Natural Foods, 225 S. Linn St. Renewal: Class C Liquor
License for 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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March 21,2006
Page 2
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.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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March 21,2006
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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
and seconded to acceptance pictures from Don Otto. The Mayor declared the motion
carried. 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 and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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.
Moved and seconded 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), be given first vote. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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), be passed and adopted.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-85, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
WINDSOR WEST, PART ONE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving the Iowa City Housing Authority's
Streamlined Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2006.
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March 21, 2006
Page 4
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-86, APPROVING THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY'S STREAMLINED ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006.
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.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-87, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY2007
IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
FUNDING.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2006 Operating Budget.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-88, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 2006.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
A public hearing was held on a resolution 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 bid, directing City Clerk to publish advertisement
for bids, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-90, 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 BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
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.
Moved and seconded 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.
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March 21, 2006
Page 5
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance to adopt the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Iowa City, Iowa, 2006, aka "City Code", be given first vote. 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 second
vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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.
Moved and seconded 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".
Mayor Wilburn abstained due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Pro tem Bailey now
presiding. Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-94, ALLOCATING THE HUMAN
SERVICES AID TO AGENCIES FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2007. 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 and seconded 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.]
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 8:10 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
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March 21, 2006
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A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file in the
office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Ross Wilburn, Mayor
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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 Wilburn
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 Tail's Natural Foods,
225 S. Linn St.; Class B Wine Permit for Tait Holdings, Inc., dba Tait'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
Complete Description
March 21, 2006
Page 2
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. 05-85, 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 FY2007 IOWA 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 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 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 BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT
OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on 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.
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 27, 2006
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Special Work Session, March 22, 2006, 7:30 AM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Wilburn, Vanderhoef (arrived 735AM)
Staff: Atkins, Dilkes, Franklin. Karr
Tapes: 06-31, Side 2.
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
335 South Clinton Street - proposed historic landmark desiQnation
PCD Director Franklin stated the purpose of the meeting is to determine whether Council was
going to direct staff to prepare an application for landmark designation for this property, and
proceed with the setting of a public hearing at a special formal meeting at 6:00 PM that evening.
City Atty. Dilkes presented information. The following individuals appeared: Tom Bender,
owner; Mark McCallum, Historic Preservation Commission Member, and potential buyer. After
discussion, Council directed staff to meet and discuss the feasibility of moving the house to 811
College Street, and various city code requirements. Council agreed to cancel the formal
meeting scheduled for 6:00 PM. to set a public hearing on the historic landmark designation
and an ordinance rezoning the property.
STAFF ACTION: City staff to meet with interested parties to have the lot ready for new
construction by June 1, 2006; and update Council on the status at the next meeting.
(Franklin)
Meeting adjourned 8:10 AM.