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Summary of Minutes
March 12, 2019 - 7:00 PM
Iowa City City Council special meeting, held in Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E Washington St.
Mayor Throgmorton presiding. Council members present: Cole, Mims, Taylor
(electronically), Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton. Absent: Salih. Staff members present:
Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Heitner, Knoche, Welter,
Bockenstedt, Fleagle, Barker, Carman, Nagle-Gamm. UISG: Stewart, Wu.
1. Call to Order
2. Student Leadership Awards - Helen Lemme Elementary
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Helen Lemme Elementary students.
2.a. Joel Brown
2.b. Anora Klauke
2.c. Joli Loughran
3. Proclamations
3.a. Special Olympics Month -Accepted by Joyce Rossi.
3.b. National Service Recognition Day-Accepted by Kaily Hoard, Mackenzie Fields,
Hailey Franzen, and Alex Linden.
3.c. Women's History Month and International Women's Day-Accepted by Syndy Conger
, Cathy Eisenhofer, Dawn Oliver, Polly Horton and Pat Bowen.
Beginning of Consent Calendar(Items 4-9)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
4. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
4.a. February 19, Work Session
4.b. February 19, Regular formal Summary of Minutes
5. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
5.a. Community Police Review Board: January 8
5.b. Historic Preservation Commission: January 10
5.c. Housing & Community Development Commission: January 17
5.d. Human Rights Commission: January 24
5.e. Senior Center Commission: January 24
5.f. Telecommunications Commission: December 17
6. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
6.a. Liquor License Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Corridor Liquor, Inc., dba City Liquor,
425 S. Gilbert St.
2. Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge No 590 B.P.O. Elks,
dba B.P.O. Elks #590, 637 Foster Rd.
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3. Special Class C Liquor License for Kantaphone, Chansy, dba Thai
Spice Restaurant, The, 1210 S. Gilbert St.
4. Class C Liquor License for Katy LLC, dba Trumpet Blossom Café,
310 E. Prentiss St.
5. Outdoor Service Area for Katy LLC, dba Trumpet Blossom Café,
310 E. Prentiss St.
6. Class C Liquor License for Graze Iowa City LLC, dba Graze, 115 E.
College St.
6.b. Liquor License Renewals
1. Class E Liquor License for GoBrands, Inc., dba goPuff, 1907 Stevens Dr.
2. Class C Liquor License for The Englert Civic Theatre, Inc., dba The
Englert Civic Theatre, Inc., 221 E. Washington St.
7. Resolutions and Motions
7.a. Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of the Contract for Janitorial
Products and Supplies for all City Departments. (Resolution 19-57)
7.b. Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of the Contract for Uniforms and
Leathers for the Police Department. (Resolution 19-58)
7.c. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Development
Services Division of the Neighborhood and Development Services
Department by deleting one full-time Plans Examiner position and adding
one full-time Building Inspector II position and amending the AFSCME
pay plan by adding the position of Building Inspector II to grade 14.
(Resolution 19-59)
7.d. Resolution amending the Debt Management Policy for the City of Iowa
City, adopting a revised policy and repealing Resolution No. 15-319 and
Resolution No. 18-85. (Resolution 19-60)
7.e. Resolution authorizing the partial redemption Master Lease Purchase
Agreement and directing notice be given. (Resolution 19-61)
7.f. Resolution accepting the work for the Water Treatment Plant
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Upgrade Project.
(Resolution 19-62)
7.g. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the West Riverbank
Stabilization Project. (Resolution 19-63)
7.h. Resolution 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 Bolton & Menk, Inc. to provide engineering consultant
services for the Lower Muscatine Area Storm Sewer Improvements
Project. (Resolution 19-64)
7.i. Resolution approving Final Plat of Tegler Second Subdivision, Iowa
City, Iowa. (removed from Consent calendar for separate consideration)
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7.j. Resolution accepting the dedication of Outlot K, Lindemann Subdivision, Part
Three, Iowa City, Iowa as public open space. (Resolution 19-65)
8. Setting Public Hearings
8.a. Resolution of intent to consider the proposed conveyance of the
vacated Auditor's Parcel 2008020 to Bilam Properties L.L.0 and setting
a public hearing thereon. (Resolution 19-66)
8.b. Resolution setting a public hearing for the April 23rd, 2019 City Council
meeting regarding the Iowa Department of Transportation Consolidated
Transit Funding application for Iowa City Transit. (Resolution 19-67)
8.c. Resolution setting a public hearing for April 2, 2019, on a proposal
authorizing execution of a Quit Claim Deed to Del Ray Ridge, LP to
release a sewer easement on 628 S. Dubuque Street. (Resolution 19-68)
8.d. Univer-City Sale— 522 North Dodge Resolution setting public hearing for
April 2, 2019, on a proposal to convey a single-family home located at
522 North Dodge Street. (Resolution 19-69)
8.e. Comprehensive Plan Amendment (North District Plan)—Motion setting a
public hearing for April 2, 2019 on a resolution to amend the North District
Plan land use map from Multi-Family Residential (8-13 dwelling units per
acre)to Low-Medium Mixed Residential (8-13 du/ac) for approximately 24
acres and from Low-Medium Mixed Residential (8-13 du/ac) to Multi-Family
Residential (8-13 du/ac)for approximately 24 acres (CPA18-00002).
8.f. Rezoning South of Interstate 80, West of N. Dubuque Street, and East of
Mackinaw Drive, commonly referred to as Forest View— Motion setting a
public hearing for April 2, 2019 on an ordinance conditionally rezoning
approximately 73.15 acres of land from Interim Development-Low
Density Single-Family (ID-RS)zone, Low Density Single-Family (RS-5)
zone, Planned Development Overlay/ High Density Single-Family
Residential (OPD/RS-12) zone, and Low Density Multi-Family
Residential (RM-12) zone to Planned Development Overlay/ High
Density Single-Family Residential (OPD/RS-12) zone for approximately
45.48 acres of property and Planned Development Overlay/ Highway
Commercial (OPD/CH-1) zone for approximately 23.83 acres of property
(REZ18-00013).
9. Correspondence
9.a. Eastern Iowa Community Bond Project: Anti-immigrant posters [Staff response
included]
9.b. Lee Grassley: Right of Way Bill
9.c. Christopher Arp: Please consider updating bus routes [Staff response included]
9.d. Deer Population: Katherine and John Moyer, Rebecca Porter[Staff response included
x2]
9.e. Mormon Trek Lane Reduction: Hanwei Chen, Craig Michel, Darrell Hansen x2, Tom
Rutkowski, Steven Feddersen, Patricia Benson [Staff response included x3]
9.f. Adam Rains: Climate Concerns/Citizen Action
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End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar(Items 4-9) as amended, removing Item
7.i for separate consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
7.i. Resolution approving Final Plat of Tegler Second Subdivision, Iowa
City, Iowa.
Motion to defer to 4/2/19. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by B Teague. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
10. Community Comment (items not on the agenda)
The following individuals appeared: Bob Elliott regarding road diets; Kyle Vogel, Keystone
Property Management, snow/ice citations; James Castagno, deer management and street
conditions; Matt Kreiger and Ingrid Anderson regarding Climate Action Advisory Board
updates.
11. Planning and Zoning Matters
11.a. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 0.155 acres of property located
at 2130 Muscatine Avenue, from Community Commercial (CC-2) to High Density
Single Family Residential (RS-12). (REZ18-00025)
A public hearing was held. No one appeared.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
Mayor Throgmorton summarized the joint meeting with the Planning & Zoning
Commission which occurred at the work session. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
11.b. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.2 acres of property located at
the northwest corner of Moss Ridge Road and Highway 1, from Interim
Development-Research Park (ID-RP) to Highway Commercial (CH-1). (REZ18-
00022) (Pass and Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4780. Moved by B Teague, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
11.c. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 18.03 acres of property located
east of South Gilbert Street and west of Sandusky Drive, from Interim
Development Multifamily Residential (ID-RM) zone to Planned Development
Overlay/Low Density Single Family Residential (OPD/RS-5) zone, Planned
Development Overlay/Low Density Multifamily Residential (OPD/RM-12) zone,
and Planned Development Overlay/Neighborhood Public (OPD/P-1) zone.
(REZ18-00024) (Pass and Adopt)
Motion to pass adopt Ordinance 19-4781. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
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11.d. Resolution Approving Preliminary Plat of Cherry Creek, Iowa City, IA.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-70. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by
B Teague. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
11.e. Resolution Approving Preliminary and Final Plat Of Pigeon Timber Second
Addition, A Resubdivision of Lot 2 of Pigeon Timber, Johnson County, IA.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-71. Moved by B Teague, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Nays: Cole. Absent: Salih. Development Services
Coordinator Sitzman presented a power point.
Regular Formal Agenda
12. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of
not to exceed $410,000 General Obligation Bonds.
A public hearing was held. Finance Director Bockenstedt presented a power point for items
12 - 17. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-72. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
13. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of
not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds.
A public hearing was held. No one appeared.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-73. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
14. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of
not to exceed $490,000 General Obligation Bonds.
A public hearing was held. No one appeared.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-74. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
15. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of
not to exceed $11,800,000 General Obligation Bonds.
A public hearing was held. No one appeared.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-75. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
16. Resolution authorizing the issuance of$13,240,000 General Obligation bonds,
series 2019, and levying a tax for the payment thereof.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-76. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
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17. Resolution directing the advertisement for sale of$13,240,000 (dollar amount
subject to change) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019, and approving
electronic bidding procedures.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-77. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas. Motion.
(6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
18. Resolution amending the FY2019 Operating Budget.
A public hearing was held. Finance Director Bockenstedt presented a power point for items
18—20. Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin provided
additional information. Greg Hearns, Iowa City Federation of Labor, appeared.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-78. Moved by B Teague, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih. City Manager Fruin summarized Council
direction regarding temporary employees. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
19. Resolution adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020.
A public hearing was held. No one appeared.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-79. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by S. Mims. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to accept correspondence from Greg Hearns. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
20. Resolution approving the three-year Financial Plan for the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-80. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
21. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the First Avenue Water Main Replacement Construction Project, establishing
amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post
notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
A public hearing was held. Senior Civil Engineer Welter presented a power point.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-81. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih. Individual Council members expressed their
views.
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22. Ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4,
entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties," and
Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 4, entitled "Animal Services," to
clarify recently enacted animal services provisions and to change the amount of
the scheduled fines for certain animal services violations. (Second
Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4782. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
23. Ordinance amending Title 8, "Police Regulations", Chapter 8, "Community
Police Review Board", to provide for changes in procedure and enhance
opportunities for conversation when the conclusions of the police chief and the
Board differ. (Pass and Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4783. Moved by B Teague, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
24. Ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year
on certain property located within the Moss Ridge Urban Renewal Area, in the
City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of
the State of Iowa, City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa City Community
School District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment
of principal and interest on loans, rebates, grants, monies advanced to and
indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in
connection with the Moss Ridge Urban Renewal Plan. (Pass and Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4784. Moved by B Teague, seconded by R.
Cole. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
25. Ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 1,
entitled "Definitions, Administration and Enforcement of Traffic Provisions"
and Chapter 8, entitled "Bicycles,"to provide for the operation electric assist
bicycles. (First Consideration)
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by B Teague, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih. Transportation Director Nagle-Gamm
presented information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
26. An ordinance repealing Title 4, "Alcoholic Beverages", Chapter 4, "Dancing
Regulations", Section 1, "Dancing Restricted in Connection with Business"
and Chapter 3, "Outdoor Service Areas; Seasonal, Five Day or Fourteen Day
Licenses and Permits", Section 4(1) regarding 'Dancing" of the City Code. (First
Consideration)
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by B Teague, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
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27. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an
agreement to provide water service to Woodland Ridge Subdivision.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-82. Moved by B Teague, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih. Public Works Director Knoche presented
information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
28. Council Appointments
28.a. Housing and Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired plus three-year term, Upon appointment - June 30, 2022.
(Bob Lamkins resigned)
28.b. Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term, Upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Kyla Paterson resigned)
Motion to appoint Peter Nkumu to Housing & Community Development
Commission and Gina Reyes to the Telecommunication Commission. Moved
by R. Cole, seconded by S. Mims. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
29. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and
Council agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City
Clerk's office.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment- One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. (Formerly advertised)
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023. (New full term)
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. (Term expired for Esther
Baker)
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2019. (New District formed)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
30. Community Comment
The following individuals appeared: Gustave Stewart, UISG Liaison, regarding UISG
updates.
31. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
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32. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager- Legislative Update by Assistant to the City Manager Andrew. 2020
Census update by Assistant City Manager Monroe
b. City Attorney- None
c. City Clerk— None
33. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn meeting at 9:35 p.m. Moved by B Teague, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
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Summary of Minutes
February 19, 2019 - 7:00 PM
Iowa City City Council regular meeting, held in Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E Washington St.
Mayor Throgmorton presiding. Council members present: Cole, Salih, Mims, Taylor, Teague,
Thomas, Throgmorton. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling,
Sitzman, Heitner, Bockenstedt, Fleagle, Sovers, Seydell-Johnson, Bowers, Whitmore. UISG:
Stewart, Wu.
1. Call to Order
2 Student Leadership Awards - Hoover Elementary
The Mayor presented Student Leadership Awards to Hoover Elementary students.
2a. Lars Anderson
2b. Lily Lumb
1.a. State of the City
Mayor Throgmorton presented the State of the City address with a power point.
Mayor statements regarding anti-immigrant posters displayed on kiosks and sign posts in downtown
Iowa City and the passing of former Iowa City Mayor William Hubbard.
3. Proclamations
3.a. Iowa Honey Bee Day— no one appeared to accept.
Beginning of Consent Calendar(Items 4-9)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
4. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
4.a. February 5, Special formal Summary of Minutes
4.b. February 5, Work Session
4.c. February 5, Regular formal Summary of Minutes
5. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
5.a. Airport Commission: November 15
5.b. Airport Commission: December 20
5.c. Board of Adjustment: February 14
5.d. Board of Adjustment: August 8
5.e. Historic Preservation Commission: November 8
5.f. Historic Preservation Commission: December 13
5.g. Housing & Community Development Commission: December 20
5.h. Planning &Zoning Commission: January 3
6. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
6.a. Dancing Permit
1. Resolution to issue Dancing Permit to Brothers of Iowa City,
Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar& Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St. (Resolution 19-42)
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6.b. Liquor License- Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's
Brothers bar& Grill, 125 S. Dubuque St.
2. Outdoor Service Area for Brothers of Iowa City, Inc., dba It's Brothers Bar& Grill,
125 S. Dubuque St.
3. Class C Liquor License for Xalapa II, Inc., dba Casa Azul, 335 S. Gilbert St.
4. Class C Liquor License for Coach's Corner IC, LLC, dba Coach's Corner, 749
Mormon Trek Boulevard
5. Outdoor Service Area for Coach's Corner IC, LLC, dba Coach's Corner, 749
Mormon Trek Boulevard
6. Class C Liquor License for Etre Plaza Towers Restaurant, dba Formosa, 221 E
College St.
7. Class C Liquor License for Carl and Ernies IC, LLC, dba Carl and Ernies, 161
Highway 1 West
8. Outdoor Service Area for Carl and Ernies IC, LLC, dba Carl and Ernies, 161
Highway 1 West
9. Class B Beer Permit for Acapulco Grocery Corp., dba Acapulco Mexican Bakery
#2, 1937 Keokuk St., Suite A
7. Resolutions and Motions
7.a. Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of$10,276,820.11 for
the period of January 1 through January 31, 2019, as recommended by
the Finance Director subject to audit. Disbursements are published and
permanently retained in the City Clerk's office in accordance with State
Code.
7.b. Motion to approve a tentative agreement between the City of Iowa City
and the Police Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City.
7.c. Resolution establishing a revised schedule of fees and charges for
Parks and Recreation services and programming and rescinding
Resolution Number 17-33 previously establishing said fees and charges.
(Resolution 19-43)
7.d. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an
agreement between the City of Iowa City and Wisconsin Independent
Network, LLC to use a portion of public right-of-way way for the
installation, operation and maintenance of a fiber optic communications
system. (Resolution 19-44)
7.e. Resolution approving the final contract price for the Lower Muscatine
Road Reconstruction (Kirkwood Ave. to 1st Ave.) [STP-U-3715(654)--70-
52] Project. (Resolution 19-45)
7.f. Resolution accepting imposition of civil penalty and waiver of right to
hearing from Kum &Go#53. (Resolution 19-46)
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8. Setting Public Hearings
8.a. Resolution setting a public hearing on March 12, 2019 to discuss the
proposed FY2020 Operating Budget, the proposed three-year Financial
Plan for FY2019 - FY2021, and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan
2019 -2023. (Resolution 19-47)
8.b. Resolution setting public hearing on amending the FY2019 Operating
Budget. (Resolution 19-48)
8.c. Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of
not to exceed $410,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa
City, State of Iowa (for general corporate purposes), and providing for
publication of notice thereof. (Resolution 19-49)
8.d. Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of
not to exceed $715,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa
City, State of Iowa (for general corporate purposes), and providing for
publication of notice thereof. (Resolution 19-50)
8.e. Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of
not to exceed$490,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa
City, State of Iowa (for general corporate purposes), and providing for
publication of notice thereof. (Resolution 19-51)
8.f. Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of
not to exceed $11,800,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Iowa
City, State of Iowa (for essential corporate purposes), and providing for
publication of notice thereof. (Resolution 19-52)
8.g. Resolution setting a public hearing on March 12, 2019 on the project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the First Avenue
Water Main Replacement Construction Project, directing City Clerk to
publish notice of said hearing, and directing the City Engineer to place
said project manual on file for public inspection. (Resolution 19-53)
9. Correspondence
9.a. Mormon Trek Lane Reduction: David Christ, Dennis Whited, James Klutts, Janice
Fisher, Jean Florman, Bob Elliott, Rex Pruess, Darrell Hansen, Kathleen Cave,
Brenda Kurtz (X3), Donald Baxter, Cathy Schiele, Terri Larson [Staff responses
included], Craig Michel
9.b. Russell Stubbles: Monarch City USA
9.c. Becky Eiting: Dumpsters
9.d. Joyce Gromko: Deer Control [Staff response included]
9.e. Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee: Public Art Funding
9.f. Tod Towers: Article
9.g. Dennis Mahan: Benches Downtown
9.h. John McKinstry: Aid to Agencies Funding
9.i. Greg Shill (X2): Dangerous and inaccessible sidewalks, curbcuts, and crosswalks [Staff
response included]
9.j. Rod Sullivan: City budget priorities
9.k. Sara Castlebury: transit issue [Staff response included]
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9.1. Sara Barron, Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition: Creating affordable rental
opportunities among existing unsubsidized units
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar(Items 4-9) as amended. Moved by S.
Mims, seconded by M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Community Comment(items not on the agenda)
The following individuals appeared: Adil Adams regarding discrimination.
11. Planning and Zoning Matters
11.a. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 0.155 acres of property located
at 2130 Muscatine Avenue, from Community Commercial (CC-2)to High Density
Single-Family Residential (RS-12). (REZ18-00025)
A public hearing was held. Development Services Coordinator Sitzman presented
a power point. The following individual appeared: Ben Anderson, applicant,
presented a power point. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to continue the public hearing and defer first consideration to March 12.
Moved by M. Salih, seconded by S. Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.b. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 18.03 acres of property located
east of South Gilbert Street and west of Sandusky Drive, from Interim
Development Multifamily Residential (ID-RM) zone to Planned Development
Overlay/Low Density Single Family Residential (OPD/RS-5) zone, Planned
Development Overlay/Low Density Multifamily Residential (OPD/RM-12) zone,
and Planned Development Overlay/Neighborhood Public (OPD/P-1) zone.
(REZ18-00024) (Second Consideration)
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by M.
Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
11.c. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 3.2 acres of property located at
the northwest corner of Moss Ridge Road and Highway 1, from Interim
Development-Research Park(ID-RP)to Highway Commercial (CH-1). (REZ18-
00022) (Second Consideration)
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by B.
Teague. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Individual Council members expressed their
views.
11.d. Ordinance amending Title 14,Zoning Code of the Iowa City Code related to
clarification on code language in multiple sections. (ZCA18-00004) (Pass and
Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4779. Moved by M. Salih, seconded
by J. Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Nays: Cole. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
February 19, 2019 Summary of Minutes Page 4
Regular Formal Agenda
12. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Gilbert Street Intersection Improvements Project, establishing amount of
bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to
bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
A public hearing was held. Senior Civil Engineer Sovers presented a power point.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-54. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction
of the Willow Creek Park Improvements Project, establishing amount of bid
security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders,
and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.
A public hearing was held. Parks & Recreation Director Seydell-Johnson presented a
power point.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-55. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Individual Council members expressed their views.
14. Resolution Adopting the Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Allocations for
Fiscal Year 2019.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-56. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Abstain: Salih. Equity Director Bowers presented
information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
15. Ordinance amending Title 3, entitled "Finances, Taxation and Fees," Chapter 4,
entitled "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Bonds, Fines and Penalties," and
Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 4, entitled "Animal Services," to
clarify recently enacted animal services provisions and to change the amount of
the scheduled fines for certain animal services violations. (First Consideration)
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)Animal Services Supervisor Whitmore introduced herself to
the Council.
16. Ordinance amending Title 8, "Police Regulations", Chapter 8, "Community
Police Review Board", to provide for changes in procedure and enhance
opportunities for conversation when the conclusions of the police chief and the
Board differ. (Second Consideration)
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by B. Teague, seconded by M. Salih.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Individual Council members expressed their views.
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17. Ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year
on certain property located within the Moss Ridge Urban Renewal Area, in the
City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of
the State of Iowa, City of Iowa City, County of Johnson, Iowa City Community
School District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment
of principal and interest on loans, rebates, grants, monies advanced to and
indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said city in
connection with the Moss Ridge Urban Renewal Plan. (Second Consideration)
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
18. Council Appointments
18.a. Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term, Upon
appointment - December 31, 2020. (Tim Weitzel resigned)
Motion to appoint Ernie Cox. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Individual Council members expressed their views.
19. Announcement of Vacancies - Previous
Applicants MUST reside in Iowa City and be 18 years of age unless specific
qualifications are stated. [Staff will not publish additional notices after the initial
announcement; but will continue to advertise vacancies on the City website and Council
agenda. More information may be found on the City website or in the City Clerk's office.
Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired
term. Upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Kyla Paterson resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill
an unexpired plus three-year term. Upon appointment - June 30, 2022.
(Bob Lamkins resigned, term expires)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. (Formerly advertised)
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023. (New full term)
Historic Preservation Commission (E. College St) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021. (Term expired for Esther Baker)
Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2019. (New District formed)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
20. Community Comment
The following individuals appeared: Gustave Stewart, UISG Liaison, regarding UISG
updates.
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21. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings, community
events, and items of interest.
22. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager - None
b. City Attorney - None
c. City Clerk - None
23. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn meeting at 8:48 p.m. Moved by M. Salih, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Ja es A. Throgmorton, ayor
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Item Number: 4.a.
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M E M 0 RA N D U M
Date: February 27, 2019
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kellie Fruehling, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, February 19, 2019, 5:10 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Cole, Mims, Salih, Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG: Stewart, Wu
Staff: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling, Sitzman, Russett, Heitner, Seydell-Johnson,
Bockenstedt, Fleagle, Havel, Sovers
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Review the Johnson County Fringe Area agreement
City Manager Fruin outlined the format of the work session discussion. Senior Planner Russett
presented a power point, gave background and additional information on the current fringe area
agreement as outlined in the memo (I P4) included in the 2/14/19 information packet. City Manager
Fruin provided additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Action: Staff will proceed with the Fringe Area Agreement update process. After completing the growth
boundary analysis, staff will return to the City Council at a work session for further discussion. Staff
should also highlight any areas of potential conflict with the Johnson County Comprehensive Plan
within our growth boundary (both existing and recommended updates to the boundary). Other topics of
interest include an automatic adjustment of the fringe area map as future annexations are completed
and an analysis of county density standards for areas within our growth boundary that are designated
for residential development in the County Comprehensive Plan.
Clarification of Agenda Items
• [9.a]... Mormon Trek Lane Reduction: David Christ, Dennis Whited, James Klutts, Janice Fisher,
Jean Florman, Bob Elliott, Rex Pruess, Darrell Hansen, Kathleen Cave, Brenda Kurtz (X3), Donald
Baxter, Cathy Schiele, Terri Larson [Staff responses included], Craig Michel... Mayor Throgmorton
requested the video from Council member Cole regarding four to three lane conversion be shown.
Individual Council members expressed their views. City Manager Fruin and Senior Civil Engineer
Sovers provided additional information.
• Action: MPO and Public Works staff will draft a memo related to the Mormon Trek road diet project.
The memo should be completed in time for the March 7th Information Packet and include the
following:
o History of project (timeline for planning, grant process, traffic study, improvement design,
land acquisition and construction)
o Overview of anticipated benefits including updated traffic accident numbers
o Response to criticism on the timing of the peak hour travel analysis from Snyder's report
o Post -project monitoring plan (neighborhood cut through traffic, accident tracking, speed,
etc.)
Council Work Session
February 19, 2019
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• [9.i]... Greg Shill (X2): Dangerous and inaccessible sidewalks, curbcuts, and crosswalks [Staff
response included]... Council member Thomas noted the correspondence and the article he
submitted (IP2) in the 2/21/19 information packet. Individual Council members expressed their
views. City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
• [9.g]... Dennis Mahan: Benches Downtown... Council member Salih asked if the suggestion
regarding the benches could be looked into. City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
• [9.j]... Rod Sullivan: City budget priorities... Council member Teague stated he appreciated the
letter from Sullivan.
• [9.c]... Becky Eiting: Dumpsters... Council member Taylor inquired if staff had followed up with
Republic. City Manager Fruin provided additional information.
Information Packet Discussion (February 7, February 141
➢ February 7
1. (IP2, Memo from Assistant City Manager: City Facility Meeting and Recreation Space
Availability and Rental Summary) Council member Thomas had questions regarding the
memo. Individual Council members expressed their views. Assistant City Manager Monroe
provided additional information.
➢ February 14
1. (IP8, Memo from Library Director: Fine free Children's and Teen collection information
for City Council) Council member Thomas expressed his appreciation of the thoroughness
of the memo and noted he was happy to see the fine free idea.
2. (IP6, Email from Mayor: Winter Meeting Recap) Council member Teague thanked the
Mayor for recapping the meeting in D.C., mentioned the upcoming summer meeting in
Columbia, and encouraged other Council members to consider going.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees.
Council member Salih requested the April 16th City Council meeting be moved back one week to April
231d.
Adjourn 6:33 p.m.
Item Number: 4.b.
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