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MEMORANDUM
Date: May 1, 2006
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, May 1, 2006, 7:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn
UISG Rep: Schreiber; Baeth
Staff: Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Long, Rackis
Tapes: 06-38, Side 2; 06-40, Side 1
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office)
PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
PCD Dir. Franklin presented information on the following items:
A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 23 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING 11.36
ACRES OF LAND LOCATED EAST OF SOUTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE FROM GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL (1-1) TO HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (1-2) (REZ05-o0005) (Ace Auto)
B. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 23 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING
PROPERTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA TO INSTITUTIONAL
PUBLIC (P2)
C. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 23 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING
PROPERTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P1) AND THE IOWA
NATIONAL GUARD TO INSITUTIONAL PUBLIC (P2)
D. VACATING THE ALLEY LOCATED NORTH OF BENTON STREET BETWEEN CLINTON
STREET AND DUBUQUE STREET. (VAC06-00001) (Johnson County Department of
Human Services)
Majority of Council requested the Mayor contact the chair of the Board of Supervisors regarding
a possible land swap for property owned by the County in the area for Shelter House to
purchase.
E. CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 1.51 ACRES OF PROPERTY
LOCATED ON KOUNTRY LANE SE EAST OF SYCAMORE STREET FROM INTERIM
DEVELOPMENT -MULTI-FAMILY (!D-RM) TO LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RM-12). (REZ06-00003) (SECOND CONSIDERATION)
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F. REZONING A 1.80 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1803/1835 BOYRUM
STREET FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-
2). (REZ06-00005) (PASS AND ADOPT)
Council Member Correia stated she would like the combine the work session and formal meeting
on May 15, and cancel the May 16. After discussion Council agreed to cancel the meetings of
May 15 and 16 and combine both to May 23, with a tentative start time of 5:00 PM for the work
session. (see further discussion of schedule later in the meeting.)
CITY STEPS ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (agenda item # 8)
Mayor Wilburn left the table due to a conflict. Mayor Pro tern Bailey now presiding. Community
Development Coordinator Long reviewed the current FY07 allocation process. PCD Dir.
Franklin and HCDC Chair Jerry Anthony present for discussion. Majority agreed to place
$89,409 in contingency fund, submit plan to HUD, and develOp plan for unallocated portion and
arnended City Steps plan.
STAFF ACTION: Proceed as outlined. (Long)
HOUSING DISCUSSION
Majority agreed to postpone discussion until the City Manager could be in attendance.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. (Item # 15 - city purchase of 3.7 acre parcel... located at 2401 Scott Boulevard... ) In
response to Mayor Pro tern Bailey the City Attorney stated clause 5 had been crossed
off because the property had been inspected earlier for possible purchase by Habitat
and a re-inspection was not necessary.
2. (Item # 19 - resolution establishing fees for annual pass fees for the Thornberry off-
lease dog park) In response to a number of questions raised, the Mayor requested that
Parks & Recreation Dir. Trueblood be present at the formal meeting.
3. (Item # 20 - resolution approving the 2006-2007 Deer Management Plan and affirming
the Long-Term Deer Management Plan) Council Member Elliott noted the line the City
will actively work with the Department of Natural Resources to fully understand and
support their efforts, and that he understood this had not been done in the past or is
currently being done. Mayor Pro tern Bailey questioned whether the "lights flashing
when animal present" devices used in Indiana and Ohio along the toll way had been
examined here by the IDOT, and questioned using them along 1-80. Staff will follow up.
4. (Item # 19 - resolution establishing fees for annual pass fees for the Thornberry off-
lease dog park) Council Member O'Donnell suggested a free lifetime membership for
former Council Member Dean Thornberry. Staff will follow up with Dog Pac organization.
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5. (Item # 18 - resolution awarding contract ... permanent pavement marking project 2006)
In response to Council Member Elliott, Ass!. City Manager Helling stated the marking are
actual road markings lasting about three years.
6. (Item # 13 - Public hearing and resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract ... Grand Avenue Roundabout Project...) Council Member Vanderhoef
requested infonmation at the formal meeting about the original plan and neighborhood
input, as well as a map. PCD Dir. Franklin present for discussion.
COUNCIL MEMBER APPOINTMENTS (Item # 23)
SEATS Para transit Advisory Committee: reappoint Dee Vanderhoef
Johnson County Juvenile Justice Youth Development: reappoint Connie Champion
Jail Facilities Subcommittee: appoint Bob Elliott
AGENDA ITEMS (continued)
7. (Item # 11 -Jesolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance
of $510,000 General Obligation Bonds) Council Member Vanderhoef requested that the
name "Sand Lake Recreational Area" be changed as it is confusing with Sand Lake
located near Highway 6. Staff will follow up.
COUNCIL TIME
1. Council Member O'Donnell raised concerns regarding construction mud on Rocky Shore
Drive and water runoff damaging other properties; staff will follow up. Mayor Pro tern
Bailey noted a similar situation on North Gilbert as well.
2. Council Member O'Donnell noted staff had picked up 3200 pounds of trash blown out of
cars and trucks on the way to the landfill, and asked staff to research fining vehicles that
are not tarped. Staff will report back.
3. Council Member Elliott stated he had been notified on three different occasions of people
at bust intersections "panhandling", and asked the police to monitor the situation. City
Atty. Dilkes stated that if they are in the street they are causing danger to themselves and
to others and Police will intervene. However, a person sitting or standing on the median
is probably not something that can be addressed.
4. UISG Liaison Schreiber stated there would be a gap between his term ending May 1 and
the appointment by UISG of the new liaison, but with the UISG approval the
recommendation would be appoint alternate Austin Baeth to the position. Schreiber
thanked Council for the opportunity to sit with Council. Council Members expressed
appreciation to Schreiber for his work.
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5. Council Member Vanderhoef reported on the unanimous passage of HF2772 which
eliminates a service-sharing barrier by allowing cities to use the trust and agency levy to
pay for law enforcement expenses that have been contracted from the county
6. (IP11 of 4/27 Info Packet - steering committee for redevelopment of 25 acres previously
earmarked for the rainforest) Mayor Pro tem Bailey stated she would be incoming chair of
the Convention and Visitors Bureau and serving on the Community Planning Process
discussion, but CVB requested another City representative. Council Member Correia
offered and majority agreed.
7. Majority agreed to schedule a 6:30 work session for Housing Discussion only on May 15.
8. Council Member Correia noted JCCOG discussion regarding the joint communications
center and wondered when the Council would be discussing it separately. Mayor Wilburn
stated that Council had requested the City Manager prepare a concept drawing for other
entities to react to and keep the discussion moving.
Meeting adjourned 9:15 PM.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 5/2/06
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. Mayor Wilburn presiding. Council
Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
Absent: None.
The Mayor proclaimed Health Care Coverage for the Uninsured Week - May 1-7,
2006, Barbara Stannard accepting; National Visiting Nurse Association Week - May 6-12,
2006, Executive Director Suellen Novotny accepting; Bicycle Month - May 2006, Mark Wyatt,
rep. BIC and Iowa City Coalition accepting; Older Americans Month - May 2006, Maggie
Elliott accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Longfellow
Elementary students: Hailey Klabo, Cassie Pantel, Morgan Sladek.
A special presentation, and special Certificate of Appreciation, was made by the Mayor
to outgoing UISG Student Liaison Jeremy Schreiber, and alternate Austin Baeth.
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: April 12, Special Council Work Session; April 17, Regular Council Work
Session; April 18, 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): Planning
and Zoning Commission - April 6, 2006; Housing and Community Development
Commission - March 29, 2006; Housing and Community Development Commission -
March 23, 2006; Housing and Community Development Commission - March 9, 2006
Airport Commission - March 9, 2006; Senior Center Commission - March 21, 2006
Board of Adjustment - March 8, 2006; Parks and Recreation Commission - March 8,
2006; Human Rights Commission - February 28, 2006; Historic Preservation
Commission - March 16,2006; Youth Advisory Commission - March 16, 2006.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for Picador, 330 E. Washington St.; Outdoor Service Area for
Picador, 330 E. Washington St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Rick's Grille &
Spirits, 1705 S. First Ave. Suite Q; Class C Liquor License for Vine Tavern & Eatery,
330 E. Prentiss St.; Class C Liquor License for Sam's Pizza IC, Inc., 321 S. Gilbert St.;
Class C Beer Permit for Suburban AMOCO-Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk St.; RES. 06-
128, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMITto Picador, 330 E. Washington St.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 06-129 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
AMENDING THE FY2006 OPERATING BUDGET, for May 23,2006.
Resolutions: RES. 06-130, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PHASE 2 & 3 OF LOT 2, SADDLEBROOK
ADDITION, PART 1; RES. 06-131, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2003
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HANDRAIL REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES. 06-132, 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 UNIVERSITY VIEW PARTNERS, AND TENANT
TAKANAMI LLC., D/B/A TAKANAMI, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 06-133,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 519 RUNDELL STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
06-134, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1906 WESTERN ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-135,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A
PROMISSORY NOTE AND TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 619 KIRKWOOD AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Mike Thayer regarding Shared Penny Tax; Ryan Whitaker
regarding Police Enforcement Policies and Practices; City bus service to West High
School letters from Karen and Richard Lipman, Rich and Jill Ross; Rod Scott
regarding ICC Friends of Iowa City tornado victims letters; Lexington Avenue gate
letters from James Petran, Karin Southard; Dottie Hansen regarding Iowa City gas
prices [staff response included]; John Stamler regarding Angel statue in City Park;
Marlene Hoover regarding Restrictions for sex offenders [staff response included]
Terry Smith regarding IC Tornado Preliminary Statistical Analysis of The Salvation
Army Response; Tornado damage Iowa Ave. letters from Martha Gordon and Frank
Gersh, Susan and Philip Lutgendorf; Frank Gersh; Mariane Michael regarding Tornado
Recovery thank you.
The Mayor noted the public hearing set for May 23, and the rescheduled Council Meeting
from May 16. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Jay Honohan, Senior Center Commission Chair, updated Council on activities at the
Center. Karin McKeone, 1181 Hotz Avenue, expressed appreciation for City staff and
volunteers who assisted her and the neighborhood after the tornado on April 13th, and her
hope for a restored Iowa City that celebrates history. Terry Smith, 2220 Balsam Ct.,
representing MidAmerican Energy provided an update on storm cleanup, the donation of
$25,000 to United Way of Johnson Count to help aid in community reconstruction, and an
additional $10,000 (added to the previously donated amount of $20,000 earlier in the year) to
Project GREEN to help replace trees that were lost in the storm. Moved and seconded to
accept correspondence from Jay Honohan, Karin McKeone, and Terry Smith. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set public hearing for May 23 on an ordinance rezoning 11.36
acres of land located east of South Riverside Drive from General Industrial (1-1) to Heavy
Industrial (1-2) (Ace Auto). The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for May 23 on an ordinance rezoning
properties associated with the University of Iowa to Institutional Public (P2) [these properties
include: 511 South Madison Street and 620 and 624 South Madison Street from Intensive
Commercial (CI-1) to Institutional Public (P2); Lots 14 and 15 in Grand Avenue Court Addition
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and 320 Melrose Avenue from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to Institutional
Public (P2); Lot 4 in Melrose Court Addition, 223 Lucon Drive, 609 Melrose Avenue, and Oak
Park Court, from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to Institutional Public (P2); 322
North Clinton from Planned High Density Multi-Family Residential (PRM) to Institutional Public
(P2); 430 and 530 North Clinton from High Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-44) to
Institutional Public (P2); and Old Capital Mall from Central Business (CB-1 0) to Institutional
Public/Central Business (P2/CB-10)]. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for May 23 on an ordinance rezoning
properties associated with the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Public School District to
Neighborhood Public (P1) and the Iowa National Guard to Institutional Public (P2) [these
properties include: Benton Hill Park, Whispering Meadows Wetland Park, Outlot associated
with East Hill Subdivision, Outlot associated with Longfellow Manor, and Outlot associated with
Walden Wood from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to Neighborhood Public
(P1); properties associated with Glendale Park, Hunter's Run Park, Windsor Ridge Park, Grant
Wood Elementary School and Irving B. Weber Elementary School from Low Density Single
Family Residential (RS-5) to Neighborhood Public (P1); properties associated with Weatherby
Park and the Sycamore Greenway Trail from Interim Development Single Family Residential
(ID-RS) to Neighborhood Public (P1); properties associated with Court Hill Trail from Medium
Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-20) to Neighborhood Public (P1); and properties
associated with Harlocke Hill Park from Overlay Planned Development/High Density Multi-
Family Residential (OPD/RM-44) to Neighborhood Public (P1); and fire station #4 at the
intersection of Scott Boulevard and North Dodge Street from Rural Residential (RR-1) to
Neighborhood Public (P1). property located on the north side of Melrose Avenue, west of
Highway 218 from Neighborhood Public (P1) to Institutional Public (P2).] The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating the alley located North of Benton
Street between Clinton Street and Dubuque Street (Johnson County) (VAC06-00001).
Moved and seconded to continue public hearing to May 23. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to defer to May 23 first vote on ordinance vacating the alley
located North of Benton Street between Clinton Street and Dubuque Street (VAC06-00001).
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded 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. 06-4210,
CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 1.51 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED
ON KOUNTRY LANE SE EAST OF SYCAMORE STREET FROM INTERIM
DEVELOPMENT-MUL TI-FAMIL Y (ID-RM) TO LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RM-12) (REZ06-00003), be voted on for final passage at this time. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded that the ordinance be finally adopted
at this time.
Moved and seconded that ORD, 06-4211, REZONING A 1.80 ACRE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1803/1835 BOYRUM STREET FROM INTENSIVE
COMMERCIAL (CI-1) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) (Hy-Vee). (REZ06-00005),
be passed and adopted.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's FY07 Annual Action
Plan, which is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan (City Steps), and
authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan and all necessary certifications to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, and des~nating the City Manager as the
authorized Chief Executive Officer. Sandy Pickup, 818 3' Avenue, representing the Free
Medical Clinic thanked Council and HCDC for the opportunity to apply for funds again this
year. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Jesse Burns.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-136, ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S FY07
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, WHICH IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA CITY'S 2006-2010
CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE
CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of $6,220,000 General Obligation Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-137, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $6,220,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of $535,000 General Obligation Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-138, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF $535,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of $510,000 General Obligation Bonds.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-139, INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO
TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF $510,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-140, DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT
FOR SALE OF $6,265,000 ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES 2006A AND $1,000,000 ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS,
TAXABLE SERIES 2006B, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Grand Avenue Roundabout 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. Jean Walker, 335 Lucon
Drive, representing Melrose Neighborhood, and Donald Baxter, 316 Ridgeview, appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Grand Avenue Roundabout 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
defer the resolution to May 23. 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 construction of the 2006 Asphalt Overlay Project
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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. 06-141, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2006 ASPHALT OVERLAY 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. 06-142, APPROVING THE TERMS ON WHICH
THE CITY WILL PURCHASE A 3.7 - ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 2401 SCOTT
BOULEVARD, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST DOCUMENTATION OF THE SAME.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-143, APPROVING THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR DISPLAY OF A SCULPTURE
ON THE IOWA SCULPTOR'S SHOWCASE.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-144, RECOMMENDING THE AWARD OF A
CONTRACT BY THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT STPN-6-7(66)--2J-S2
to L.L. Pelling Company for $2,682,545.33.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-145, AWARDING CONTRACT to All Iowa
Contracting Waterloo, for $ 237,058.84 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE PERMANENT PAVEMENT
MARKING PROJECT 2006.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-146, ESTABLISHING ANNUAL PASS FEES
FOR THE THORNBERRY OFF-LEASH DOG PARK.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-147, APPROVING THE 2006-2007 DEER
MANAGEMENT ANNUAL PLAN AND AFFIRMING THE LONG-TERM DEER
MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 06-148, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION OF
PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS (IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL #610) TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009.
The Mayor announced the current vacancy: Historic Preservation Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending March 29, 2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, June 7, 2006.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on Boards and Commissions:
Historic Preservation Commission to fill two vacancies (1) Woodlawn, (1) College Green, for
three-year terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009. No applications were received at the
April18111 meeting, and Council agreed to re-advertise this vacancy for appointment June 13th.
Due to storm damage and the need for special commission meetings, staff is requesting
appointments be made at the May 23rd meeting and being re-advertised with the deadline
noted below. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2006; 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; Housing and
Community Development Commission for two vacancies (1) to fill an unexpired term plus a
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three-year term ending September 1, 2009, (1) to fill an unexpired term ending September 1,
2007. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2006.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments: Reappoint Dee Vanderhoef
to the SEATS Paratransit Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2008; reappoint
Connie Champion, to the Johnson County Juvenile Justice Youth Development Program for
an indefinite term; Bob Elliott to the Jail Facilities Subcommittee for an indefinite term. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn meeting at 9:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A more complete description of Council Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ross Wilburn, Mayor
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final copy, contact City Clerk's Office at
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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MAY 2, 2006
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. Mayor Wilburn presiding. Council
Members present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn.
Absent: None. Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, O'Malley, Trueblood,
Franklin, Scott, Rackis, Boelk, Long, Hightshoe. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-
41, Both Sides; Tape 06-42, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed Health Care Coverage for the Uninsured Week - May 1-7,
2006, Barbara Stannard accepting; National Visiting Nurse Association Week - May 6-12,
2006, Executive Director Suellen Novotny accepting; Bicycle Month - May 2006, Mark Wyatt,
rep. BIC and Iowa City Coalition accepting; Older Americans Month - May 2006, Maggie
Elliott accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Longfellow
Elementary students: Hailey Klabo, Cassie Pantel, Morgan Sladek.
A special presentation, and special Certificate of Appreciation, was made by the Mayor
to outgoing UISG Student Liaison Jeremy Schreiber, and alternate Austin Baeth.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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: April 12, Special Council Work Session; April 17, Regular Council Work
Session; April 18, 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): Planning
and Zoning Commission - April 6, 2006; Housing and Community Development
Commission - March 29, 2006; Housing and Community Development Commission -
March 23, 2006; Housing and Community Development Commission - March 9, 2006
Airport Commission - March 9, 2006; Senior Center Commission - March 21, 2006
Board of Adjustment - March 8, 2006; Parks and Recreation Commission - March 8,
2006; Human Rights Commission - February 28, 2006; Historic Preservation
Commission - March 16,2006; Youth Advisory Commission - March 16,2006.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk. New:
Class C Liquor License for Not A Malfunction, Inc., dba Picador, 330 E. Washington
St.; Outdoor Service Area for Not A Malfunction, Inc., dba Picador, 330 E. Washington
St. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Jirsa's, LLC, dba Rick's Grille & Spirits, 1705
S. First Ave. Suite Q; Class C Liquor License for Kennedy Investments, Inc., dba Vine
Tavern & Eatery, 330 E. Prentiss St.; Class C Liquor License for Sam's Pizza IC, Inc.,
dba Sam's Pizza IC, Inc., 321 S. Gilbert St.; Class C Beer Permit for Suburban
Investors, LLC, dba Suburban AMOCO-Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk St.; RES. 06-
128, TO ISSUE DANCE PERMIT to Not A Malfunction, Inc., dba Picador, 330 E.
Washington St.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 06-129 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
AMENDING THE FY2006 OPERATING BUDGET, for May 23,2006.
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Resolutions: RES. 06-130, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PHASE 2 & 3 OF LOT 2, SADDLEBROOK
ADDITION, PART 1; RES. 06-131, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE 2003
HANDRAIL REPLACEMENT PROJECT; RES. 06-132, 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 UNIVERSITY VIEW PARTNERS, AND TENANT
TAKANAMI LLC., D/B/A TAKANAMI, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE; RES. 06-133,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE AND A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 519 RUNDELL STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES.
06-134, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1906 WESTERN ROAD, IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-135,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE
RELEASE OF LIENS REGARDING A REHABILITATION AGREEMENT, A
PROMISSORY NOTE AND TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 619 KIRKWOOD AVENUE, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Mike Thayer regarding Shared Penny Tax; Ryan Whitaker
regarding Police Enforcement Policies and Practices; City bus service to West High
School letters from Karen and Richard Lipman, Rich and Jill Ross; Rod Scott
regarding ICC Friends of Iowa City tornado victims letters; Lexington Avenue gate
letters from James Petran, Karin Southard; Dottie Hansen regarding Iowa City gas
prices [staff response included]; John Stamler regarding Angel statue in City Park;
Marlene Hoover regarding Restrictions for sex offenders [staff response included]
Terry Smith regarding IC Tornado Preliminary Statistical Analysis of The Salvation
Army Response; Tornado damage Iowa Ave. letters from Martha Gordon and Frank
Gersh, Susan and Philip Lutgendorf; Frank Gersh; Mariane Michael regarding Tornado
Recovery thank you.
The Mayor noted the public hearing set for May 23, and the rescheduled Council Meeting
from May 16. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Jay Honohan, Senior Center Commission Chair, updated Council on activities at the
Center. Karin McKeone, 1181 Hotz Avenue, expressed appreciation for City staff and
volunteers who assisted her and the neighborhood after the tornado on April 13th, and her
hope for a restored Iowa City that celebrates history. Terry Smith, 2220 Balsam Ct.,
representing MidAmerican Energy provided an update on storm cleanup, the donation of
$25,000 to United Way of Johnson Count to help aid in community reconstruction, and an
additional $10,000 (added to the previously donated amount of $20,000 earlier in the year) to
Project GREEN to help replace trees that were lost in the storm. Moved by Vanderhoef,
seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Jay Honohan, Karin McKeone, and
Terry Smith. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
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Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to set public hearing for May 23 on an
ordinance rezoning 11.36 acres of land located east of South Riverside Drive from General
Industrial (1-1) to Heavy Industrial (1-2) (Ace Auto). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to set a public hearing for May 23 on an
ordinance rezoning properties associated with the University of Iowa to Institutional Public (P2)
[these properties include: 511 South Madison Street and 620 and 624 South Madison Street
from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to Institutional Public (P2); Lots 14 and 15 in Grand Avenue
Court Addition and 320 Melrose Avenue from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-
8) to Institutional Public (P2); Lot 4 in Melrose Court Addition, 223 Lucon Drive, 609 Melrose
Avenue, and Oak Park Court, from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to
Institutional Public (P2); 322 North Clinton from Planned High Density Multi-Family Residential
(PRM) to Institutional Public (P2); 430 and 530 North Clinton from High Density Multi-Family
Residential (RM-44) to Institutional Public (P2); and Old Capital Mall from Central Business
(CB-10) to Institutional Public/Central Business (P2/CB-10)]. 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 May 23 on an
ordinance rezoning properties associated with the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Public
School District to Neighborhood Public (P1) and the Iowa National Guard to Institutional Public
(P2) [these properties include: Benton Hill Park, Whispering Meadows Wetland Park, Outlot
associated with East Hill Subdivision, Outlot associated with Longfellow Manor, and Outlot
associated with Walden Wood from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to
Neighborhood Public (P1); properties associated with Glendale Park, Hunter's Run Park,
Windsor Ridge Park, Grant Wood Elementary School and Irving B. Weber Elementary School
from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to Neighborhood Public (P1); properties
associated with Weatherby Park and the Sycamore Greenway Trail from Interim Development
Single Family Residential (ID-RS) to Neighborhood Public (P1); properties associated with
Court Hill Trail from Medium Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-20) to Neighborhood Public
(P1); and properties associated with Harlocke Hill Park from Overlay Planned
Development/High Density Multi-Family Residential (OPD/RM-44) to Neighborhood Public
(P1); and fire station #4 at the intersection of Scott Boulevard and North Dodge Street from
Rural Residential (RR-1) to Neighborhood Public (P1). property located on the north side of
Melrose Avenue, west of Highway 218 from Neighborhood Public (P1) to Institutional Public
(P2).] The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Amy Correia stated she would be abstaining due to a conflict of interest
on the next item. A public hearing was held on an ordinance vacating the alley located North
of Benton Street between Clinton Street and Dubuque Street (Johnson County) (VAC06-
00001). Asst. Johnson County Atty. Andy Chappell present for discussion. Individual
Council Members expressed their views regarding discussions with the County on a possible
land swap for Shelter House. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to continue public
hearing to May 23. The Mayor declared the motion carried 5/1/1, with the following vote:
Ayes: Bailey, Champion, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Wilburn. Abstaining: Correia.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to defer to May 23 first vote on ordinance
vacating the alley located North of Benton Street between Clinton Street and Dubuque Street
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(VAC06-00001). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0/1, Correia
abstaining.
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. 06-4210, CONDITIONALLY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 1.51 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED ON KOUNTRY LANE SE EAST OF SYCAMORE STREET FROM
INTERIM DEVELOPMENT-MUL TI-FAMIL Y (ID-RM) TO LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RM-12) (REZ06-00003), 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 Champion, 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 Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD, 06-4211, REZONING A 1.80
ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1803/1835 BOYRUM STREET FROM INTENSIVE
COMMERCIAL (CI-1) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) (Hy-Vee). (REZ06-00005),
be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared ordinance adopted.
Mayor Wilburn abstained due to a conflict of interest on the next item. Mayor Pro tem
Bailey now presiding. A public hearing was held on a resolution adopting Iowa City's FY07
Annual Action Plan, which is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan (City
Steps), and authorizing the City Manager to submit said plan and all necessary certifications
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and designating the City
Manager as the authorized Chief Executive Officer. Sandy Pickup, 818 3rd Avenue,
representing the Free Medical Clinic thanked Council and HCDC for the opportunity to apply
for funds again this year. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept
correspondence from Jesse Burns. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried
unanimously, 6/0, Wilburn abstaining.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-136, ADOPTING
IOWA CITY'S FY07 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, WHICH IS A SUB-PART OF IOWA CITY'S
2006-2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING
THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0/1, Wilburn abstaining. The Mayor Pro tem declared resolution
adopted. Mayor Wilburn now presiding.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of $6,220,000 General Obligation Bonds. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 06-137, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $6,220,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of $535,000 General Obligation Bonds. No one appeared.
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Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-138, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF $535,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the issuance of $510,000 General Obligation Bonds. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-139, INSTITUTING
PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND
ISSUANCE OF $510,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 06-140, DIRECTING
THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $6,265,000 ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2006A AND $1,000,000 ESSENTIAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, TAXABLE SERIES 2006B, AND APPROVING
ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES. Finance Director O'Malley present for discussion.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
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 Grand Avenue Roundabout 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. Jean Walker, 335 Lucon
Drive, representing Melrose Neighborhood, and Donald Baxter, 316 Ridgeview, appeared.
Moved by Elliott, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt a resolution approving plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Grand Avenue
Roundabout 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. Sr. Civil
Engr. Boelk present for discussion. After discussion it was moved by Elliott, seconded by
Vanderhoef, to defer the resolution to May 23. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the 2006 Asphalt Overlay 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. 06-141, APPROVING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2006 ASPHALT OVERLAY 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 resolution adopted.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 06-142, APPROVING THE
TERMS ON WHICH THE CITY WILL PURCHASE A 3.7 - ACRE PARCEL OF LAND
LOCATED AT 2401 SCOTT BOULEVARD, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST DOCUMENTATION OF THE SAME. Affirmative roll
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call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared resolution
adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 06-143, APPROVING THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE ARTIST FOR DISPLAY OF A
SCULPTURE ON THE IOWA SCULPTOR'S SHOWCASE. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-144,
RECOMMENDING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT BY THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 6 IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT STPN-6-7(66)--2J-S2 to L.L. Pelling Company for $2,682,545.33. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared resolution
adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-145, AWARDING
CONTRACT to All Iowa Contracting Waterloo, for $ 237,058.84 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE
PERMANENT PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT 2006. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-146,
ESTABLISHING ANNUAL PASS FEES FOR THE THORNBERRY OFF-LEASH DOG PARK.
Parks & Recreation Dir. Trueblood present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Elliott, to adopt RES. 06-147, APPROVING THE
2006-2007 DEER MANAGEMENT ANNUAL PLAN AND AFFIRMING THE LONG-TERM
DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 06-148, AUTHORIZING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY ASSOCIATION
OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS (IAFF, AFL-CIO, LOCAL #610) TO BE EFFECTIVE
JULY 1,2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared resolution adopted.
The Mayor announced the current vacancy: Historic Preservation Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending March 29, 2009. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, June 7,2006.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies on Boards and Commissions:
Historic Preservation Commission to fill two vacancies (1) Woodlawn, (1) College Green, for
three-year terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009. No applications were received at the
April 18th meeting, and Council agreed to re-advertise this vacancy for appointment June 13th.
Due to storm damage and the need for special commission meetings, staff is requesting
appointments be made at the May 23rd meeting and being re-advertised with the deadline
noted below. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 10,2006; 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; Housing and
Community Development Commission for two vacancies (1) to fill an unexpired term plus a
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three-year term ending September 1, 2009, (1) to fill an unexpired term ending September 1,
2007. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2006.
Moved by Correia, seconded by Bailey, to make the following appointments:
Reappoint Dee Vanderhoef to the SEATS Paratransit Advisory Committee for a term ending
June 30, 2008; reappoint Connie Champion, to the Johnson County Juvenile Justice Youth
Development Program for an indefinite term; Bob Elliott to the Jail Facilities Subcommittee for
an indefinite term. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
Council Member Elliott reported on a meeting on the homeless situation in Iowa
attended by himself, and Council Members Correia and Champion; acknowledged the
hundreds of fans and players in town the previous week-end for the ultimate Frisbee
tournament; noted league registration was open for Bocce courts at City Park; and shared
information regarding someone who was unable to build a house in Iowa City because the
entrance was on the side but recently saw a number of historic homes damaged by the
tornado with the same configuration.
Mayor Pro tem Bailey noted the Project GREEN annual plant sale, May 6; re-opening
of the Old Capitol the same morning; and the Crisis Center breakfast on May 7. She also
questioned the start time of the work session on May 15 dealing with homeless issues and
the Planning & Zoning meeting scheduled for 7:30 that same evening. After discussion
Council agreed to retain the 6:30 start time for the work session.
Council Member Vanderhoef referenced the late handout included in the Consent
Calendar (from Frank Gersh) regarding a garage being torn down on Iowa Avenue and
requested staff follow up; reported on the passage of HF2774 which eliminates a service-
sharing barrier by allowing cities to use the trust and agency levy to pay for law enforcement
expenses that have been contracted from the county; acknowledged a speaker on Early
Childhood Education and a project underway at United Way; stated she would be speaking at
the lOOT Coordination Council conference in North Liberty to improve Para transit activities
in the region, and encouraged people to attend.
Council Member O'Donnell stated former Mayor Lehman should be invited to the
Crisis Center breakfast, noting spirited competition in pancake flipping over the years;
thanked MidAmerican for their report and contributions to the community; stated he had
brought up concerns the previous evening at the work session regarding construction mud on
Rocky Shore Drive and staff will follow up; asked staff to tighten up tarp requirement policy
for acceptance of items at the landfill.
Council Member Champion requested PCD Dir. Franklin report on rules and
ordinances to protect neighborhoods destroyed by the April tornado; and asked when the
elevator would be repaired at Tower Place, staff will follow up.
Council Member Correia acknowledged River Fest activities the previous week, and
thanked the organizers for allowing her to participate as a food judge; reported on her
attendance at the Health Center USA Kickoff breakfast the previous Friday; and her
attendance with Council Members Elliott and Champion at the Homelessness Organizing
meeting.
Council Member Elliott distributed correspondence from Shellie Striegel on Keg
registration and a meeting scheduled May 9, at 4:00 PM in City Hall.
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Mayor Wilburn encouraged everyone to attend the Crisis Center breakfast on May 7;
and reported on the ribbon cutting at the new soda fountain in Uptown Bill's Small Mall.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Elliott, to adjourn meeting at 9:00 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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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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MAY 23, 2006
Iowa City City Council special meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Council Members
present: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None.
Staff members present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Davidson, Fowler, Logsden, Hargadine,
Klingaman. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 06-41, Side 2; Tape 06-42, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed Summer of the Arts - May 19 - September 16, 2006, Katie
Rocha, Executive Director, accepting.
MidAmerican Energy representative Terry Smith presented a $10,000 check to the
City designated to the Tornado Damaged Tree Replacement Project.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, 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: May 1, Regular Council Work Session; May 2, 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): Parks and
Recreation Commission - April 12, 2006; Airport Commission - May 1, 2006; Airport
Commission - April 13, 2006; Board of Adjustment - April 13, 2006; Public Library-
March 30, 2006; Police Citizens Review Board - March 21, 2006; Historic Preservation
Commission - April 13, 2006; Historic Preservation Commission - April 27, 2006.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
New: Class E Liquor License for Cigarette Outlet, Inc., dba Cigarette Outlet #18, 1901
Broadway St. Suite 3. Renewal: Class C Liquor License for Linn Street Cafe, Inc.,
dba Linn Street Cafe, Inc., 121 N. Linn Street; Class B Wine Permit for Linn Street
Cafe, Inc., dba Linn Street Cafe, Inc., 121 N. Linn Street; Class C Beer Permittor La
Reyna, Inc., dba La Reyna, 1937 Keokuk St.; Class C Beer Permit for Nordstrom Oil
Co. dba Dubuque Street HandiMart, 204 N. Dubuque St.; Class C Liquor License for
Pershell Corp., dba Colonial Lanes, 2253 Highway 218 South; Class C Beer Permit for
Suburban Investors, LC, dba Suburban BP AMOCO, 370 Scott Court; Class C Liquor
License for Quzer, Inc., dba Shakespeare's, 819 First Ave. South; Special Class C
Liquor License for Riverside Theatre dba Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St.;
Temporary Transfer of a Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre dba
Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St. (City Park/Riverside Festival Stage 6/12/06-
7/10/06); Class C Liquor License for Weeks-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of Foreign
Wars dba Weeks-Van Eck Post #3949 Veterans of Foreign Wars, 609 Highway 6
East; Class C Beer Permit for Kwik Trip, Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet Plus #537,923 S.
Riverside Dr.; Class C Beer Permit for Goosetown Market, Inc., dba Goosetown
Market, Inc., 600 N. Dodge St. Suite B.
Motions: Approve disbursements in the amount of $8,592,748.02 for the period
of March 1 through March 31,2006, as recommended by the Finance Director subject
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to audit; approve disbursements in the amount of $7,274,621.80 for the period of April
1 through April 30, 2006, as recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit.
Setting a Public Hearing: RES. 06-149, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE
FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2667 INDIGO COURT TO A PUBLIC HOUSING
PROGRAM TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 13,2006;
RES. 06-150, INTENT TO CONVEY A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 617
BROOKSIDE DRIVE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 13,2006; RES. 06-151, INTENT TO CONVEY A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2673 INDIGO COURT TO A PUBLIC
HOUSING PROGRAM TENANT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 13,
2006; RES. 06-152, INTENT TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND WESTSIDE AUTOMOTIVE L.L.C. FOR AN
UNDEVELOPED .95 ACRE PARCEL OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF HIGHWAY 1 WEST BETWEEN THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD AND
DANE ROAD INTERSECTIONS, AND TO DISPOSE OF SAID PARCEL
ACCORDANCE HEREWITH, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 13,
2006; RES. 06-153, INTENT TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE
LEASE OF THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 2401 SCOTT BOULEVARD TO IOWA
VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID
LEASE FOR JUNE 13, 2006.
Resolutions: RES. 06-154, APPROVING AN EARLY OCCUPANCY
AGREEMENT FOR IOWA VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND THE BUILDING
LOCATED AT 2401 SCOTT BOULEVARD; RES. 06-155, APPROVING THE DESIGN
OF NEW EXTERIOR DOORS FOR THE MAHARISHI ENLIGHTENMENT CENTER
ON THE CLINTON STREET ELEVATION OF OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER AT 201
S. CLINTON STREET; RES. 06-156, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING A
MORTGAGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 131 FRIENDSHIP STREET,
IOWA CITY, IOWA; RES. 06-157, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND IOWA STATE BANK & TRUST, CO., IOWA CITY,
IOWA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3035 STANFORD AVENUE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA; RES. 06-158, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA RIVER DAM
RENOVATION PROJECT; RES. 06-159, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
GRAND AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; RES. 06-160, IN SUPPORT OF AN
APPLICATION BY THE HOUSING TRUST FUND OF JOHNSON COUNTY FOR
FUNDS FROM THE STATE HOUSING TRUST FUND. Correspondence received
from Andy Johnson.
Correspondence: Jerry Anthony regarding General Obligation Bond to the
Housing Fellowship; Bev Weismann, John Rutherford letters regarding College St.
traffic calming; Jay Christensen-Szalanski regarding New Economic Proposal and
Request for meeting; John and George Dane regarding Future Park; Joe Assouline
regarding City inspection on rental units; Virginia Stamler regarding Angel memorial in
the City Park; John McCown regarding Speeding Ticket [Staff response included];
Clifford Pirnat regarding City Park pathway repair [Staff response included]; Tom Riley
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regarding MidAmerican Franchise; Ed Romano regarding Weed ordinance [Staff
response included]; Ban smoking letter from Lindy Malliet, Andrea Vavrik, Kelly Rilett,
Kerri Purcell, Maureen Pope, Jenn Basile, Ashley Heinkel; Jim Ephgrave regarding
Givanni's conversion of a public right-of-way to private use; Tundi Brady regarding City
park pool renovation; Marybeth Slonneger regarding After the tornado; Nick Nassif Jr.
regarding Shoe Doctor Repair Shop; Teja Huntley regarding Affordable homes in Iowa
City and Johnson County; Cheryl Nelson regarding CTS Services.
Individual Council Members pointed out items. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Andy Johnson, Executive Director of the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County,
thanked Council for their support of the grant application contained in the Consent Calendar.
Joe Assouline appeared regarding his letter on the Consent Calendar on city inspection fee
for rental units. Dell Richard, 1250 Melrose Avenue, President of the Johnson County
Historical Society, thanked Council for their allocation of $4000 to the Society and updated
activities of the group. Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence
from Mr. Richard. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present.
A public discussion was held on proposed transit route changes. The following
individuals appeared: Austin Baeth; Janelle Rettig, 110 Shrader Rd.; Candy Barnhill, 154
Friendship St.; and Peter McElligott, University of Iowa Student Government President.
Parking & Transit Director Fowler and Transit Mgr. Logsden present for discussion. Moved by
Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from Tim and Jacki Brennan,
Monika Capper, Deana Gholson, JoAnn Miller, Charlotte Walker. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning
designation of 11.36 acres (Ace Auto Recyclers) from General Industrial (1-1) to Intensive
Industrial (1-2) for property located east of Riverside Drive. No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, that the ordinance conditionally
changing the zoning designation of 11.36 acres (Ace Auto Recyclers) from General Industrial
(1-1) to Intensive Industrial (1-2) for property located east of Riverside Drive, be given first vote.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: O'Donnell, Wilburn, Bailey, Champion,
Correia, Elliott. Nays: Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance rezoning properties associated with
University of Iowa to Institutional Public (P2): 511 South Madison Street and 620 and 624
South Madison Street from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to (P2); Lots 14 and 15 in Grand
Avenue Court Addition and 320 Melrose Avenue from Medium Density Single Family
Residential (RS-8) to (P2); Lot 4 in Melrose Court Addition, 223 Lucon Drive, 609 Melrose
Avenue, and 3 Oak Park Court, from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to (P2); 322
North Clinton from Planned High Density Multi-Family Residential (PRM) to (P2); 430 and 530
North Clinton from High Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-44) to (P2); and Old Capitol Mall
from Central Business (CB-10) to (P2/CB-10). No one appeared.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, that the ordinance rezoning properties
associated with University of Iowa to Institutional Public (P2): 511 South Madison Street and
620 and 624 South Madison Street from Intensive Commercial (CI-1) to (P2); Lots 14 and 15 in
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Grand Avenue Court Addition and 320 Melrose Avenue from Medium Density Single Family
Residential (RS-8) to (P2); Lot 4 in Melrose Court Addition, 223 Lucon Drive, 609 Melrose
Avenue, and 3 Oak Park Court, from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to (P2); 322
North Clinton from Planned High Density Multi-Family Residential (PRM) to (P2); 430 and 530
North Clinton from High Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-44) to (P2); and Old Capitol Mall
from Central Business (CB-10) to (P2/CB-10), 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 properties the following properties
associated with the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Public School District to Neighborhood
Public (P1) and the Iowa National Guard to Institutional Public (P2): Benton Hill Park,
Whispering Meadows Wetland Park, Outlot associated with East Hill Subdivision, Outiot
associated with Longfellow Manor, and Outlot associated with Walden Wood Part 9 from
Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to (P1); properties associated with Glendale
Park, Hunter's Run Park, Windsor Ridge Park, Grant Wood Elementary School and Irving
Weber Elementary School from Low Density Single Family Residential (RS-5) to (P); properties
associated with Weatherby Park and the Sycamore Greenway Trail from Interim Development
Single Family Residential (ID-RS) to (P1); properties associated with Court Hill Trail from
Medium Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-20) to (P1); and properties associated with
Harlocke Hill Park from Overlay Planned Development/High Density Multi-Family Residential
(OPD/RM-44) to (P1); and Fire Station #4 at the intersection of Scott Boulevard and North
Dodge Street from Rural Residential (RR-1) to (P1) property located on the north side of
Melrose Avenue, west of Highway 218 from (P1) to Institutional Public (P2). No one appeared.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance rezoning properties the
following properties associated with the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Public School
District to Neighborhood Public (P1) and the Iowa National Guard to Insitutional Public (P2):
Benton Hill Park, Whispering Meadows Wetiand Park, Outlot associated with East Hill
Subdivision, Outlot associated with Longfellow Manor, and Outiot associated with Walden
Wood Part 9 from Medium Density Single Family Residential (RS-8) to (P1); properties
associated with Glendale Park, Hunter's Run Park, Windsor Ridge Park, Grant Wood
Elementary School and Irving Weber Elementary School from Low Density Single Family
Residential (RS-5) to (P); properties associated with Weatherby Park and the Sycamore
Greenway Trail from Interim Development Single Family Residential (ID-RS) to (P1); properties
associated with Court Hill Trail from Medium Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-20) to (P1);
and properties associated with Harlocke Hill Park from Overlay Planned Development/High
Density Multi-Family Residential (OPD/RM-44) to (P1); and Fire Station #4 at the intersection of
Scott Boulevard and North Dodge Street from Rural Residential (RR-1) to (P1). property
located on the north side of Melrose Avenue, west of Highway 218 from (P1) to Institutional
Public (P2), 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 vacating the alley located north of Benton
Street between Clinton Street and Dubuque Street. Andy Chappell, Johnson County
Attorney's office, appeared. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to accept
correspondence from Mike Lehman. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
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Council Member Amy Correia stated she would be abstaining due to a conflict of
interest. Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Elliott, that the ordinance vacating the alley
located north of Benton Street between Clinton Street and Dubuque Street (VAC06-00001),
be given first vote. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0/1, Correia
abstaining.
A public hearing was held on a resolution amending the FY2006 Operating Budget. City
Manager Atkins presented information on the resolution and procedure.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-161, AMENDING THE
CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 2006. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending Title 8, entitled
"Police Regulations," Chapter 4, entitled "Animal Control" and Title 10, entitled "Public Ways
and Property," Chapter 9, entitled "Parks and Recreation Regulations, "to allow dogs to be off
leash in Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park, be given first 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. 06-162, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE FY2007 AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS FOR
THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to June 13 a resolution
authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a lease agreement for the lease of
approximately 760 square feet of commercial space located within the Court Street
Transportation Center. The Mayor declared motion carried unanimously, 710, all Council
Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-163, 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 UNIVERSITY VIEW PARTNERS, AND TENANT DAWIT'S
RESTAURANT, INC., D/B/A DAVID'S PLACE, FOR A SIDEWALK CAFE. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 710, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Correia, to adopt RES. 06-164, APPROVING
DISTRIBUTION OF THE "PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOOODS" (PIN)
GRANTS FUNDS. The following individuals (representing neighborhoods) appeared:
Michael Wright, 815 Roosevelt St., Longfellow; Jeanette Carter, 424 Oakland Ave.,
Longfellow; Anita Nicholson, 19 Galway Circle, Galway Hills; Shirley Lekin, 830 Walnut St.,
Oak Grove; Tracy Hightshoe, 109 Amhurst St., Washington Hills; Nancy Carlson, 1002 E.
Jefferson, College Green; Tim Weitzel, 523 Grant St., Longfellow; Jean Walker, 335 Lucon
Dr., Melrose; Marla Edwards, 1754 Lakeside Dr., Wetherby Friends and Neighbors.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared
the resolution adopted.
The Mayor stated that no action is needed on the resolution approving plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the Grand Avenue
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Roundabout 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
by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to accept correspondence from Michael Crane, Steve
Thayer, Michaelanne Widness. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Bailey, to adopt RES. 06-165, FINDING THE
NECESSITY TO INSTITUTE EMERGENCY PROCEEDINGS, AND APPROVING THE
WORK FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR PROJECTS AT THE ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION
CENTER, COURT STREET TRANSPORTATION CENTER, DUBUQUE STREET RAMP (B
RAMP), CAPITOL STREET RAMP (A RAMP), CHAUNCEY SWAN RAMP, CITY HALL AND
THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 06-166, AWARDING
CONTRACT to REEP, Inc. for $ 654,960.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER EXTERIOR GLAZING AND PANEL
REPLACEMENT PROJECT, and amending to add the replacement of the privacy fence by
the pool for $17,500. 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. 06-167, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN AGREEMENT WITH
RIVERSIDE THEATRE THAT ALLOWS THE SALE OF WINE AND BEER UNDER LIMITED
CIRCUMSTANCES IN CITY PARK FROM JUNE 12,2006 THROUGH JULY 10, 2006.
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 announced the current vacancy: Telecommunications Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending March 13,2007. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, July 12, 2006. Moved by Bailey, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept
correspondence from Michael Christians. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies of 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
Preservation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 29, 2009; Housing and
Community Development Commission for two vacancies (1) to fill an unexpired term plus a
three-year term ending September 1, 2009, (1) to fill an unexpired term ending September 1,
2007. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2006.
Moved by Bailey, seconded by Correia, to make the following appointments to the
Historic Preservation Commission: Ginalie Swaim, 1024 Woodlawn, as Woodlawn
representative and Pam Michaud, 109 S. Johnson, as College Green representative, to fill
three-year terms March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2009. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Correia thanked the Historic Preservation Commission for holding
extra meetings to assist tornado victims; congratulated Johnson County AARP and the
consortium for the "Successful Aging" event held earlier that afternoon; and stated Johnson
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County is making County prescription cards available to county residents which provide 20%
on the cost of prescriptions.
Mayor Pro tern Bailey congratulated performers involved in the vaudeville show for
Older Americans Month which raised funds for Hospice of Iowa City; and reminded everyone
of Arts Fest starting June 2nd in downtown Iowa City.
Council Member Elliott reported on a traffic light problem on Burlington Street. The
City Manager will follow up; and questioned the City cost for the Wal Mart litigation. The City
Attorney stated the matter is being litigated in house so most costs are staff time.
Mayor Wilburn thanked everyone who helped with the successful Crisis Center
Breakfast noting AARP gathered 3,000 pounds of food; and displayed the first of a series of
collector baskets offered for purchase with the proceeds going to the Johnson County Fair.
This year's fair will be held July 24th_28th.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn meeting at 9:10 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, al ncil Members present.
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Ross Wilburn, Mayor
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Marian K. Karr, City Clerk