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Summary of Minutes
June 4, 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, Mims, Taylor, Teague, Thomas,
Throgmorton. Absent: Salih. Staff members present: Fruin, Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Fruehling,
Kubly.
1. Call to Order
2. Proclamations
2.a. LGBTQ+ Pride Month -Accepted by Christine Hawes.
2.b. Masonic Month -Accepted by Ryan Reid.
2.c. National Gun Violence Awareness Day-Accepted by Holly Sanger.
The Mayor made a statement regarding the incident in Virginia Beach, VA.
Beginning of Consent Calendar(Items 3—8)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
3. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
3.a. May 21, Work Session
3.b. May 21, Regular Formal Summary of Minutes
4. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
4.a. Airport Commission: March 21
4.b. Housing & Community Development Commission: April 18
4.c. Housing & Community Development Commission: April 24
4.d. Human Rights Commission: April 16
4.e. Library Board of Trustees: April 25
4.f. Parks & Recreation Commission: April 10
4.g. Planning &Zoning Commission: April 18
5. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
5.a. Liquor License - Renewals
1. Class C Liquor License for Christian Retirement Services, dba
Oaknoll Retirement Residence, 735 George St.
2. Class C Beer Permit for Suburban Investors LC, dba Suburban
Amoco, 370 Scott Court
3. Class C Liquor License for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Market Café,
1125 N. Dodge St.
4. Outdoor Service Area for Hy-Vee, Inc., dba Hy-Vee Market Café,
1125 N. Dodge St.
5. Class C Liquor License for GFP Inc., dba Wig and Pen Pizza Pub,
1220 Highway 6 West
6. Outdoor Service Area for GFP Inc., dba Wig and Pen Pizza Pub,
1220 Highway 6 West
7. Class C Liquor License for 1440 LLC, dba Eden Lounge, 217 Iowa
Ave.
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8. Class C Liquor License for Weekes-Van Eck Post#3949, dba
Weekes-Van Eck Post#3949 VFW, 609 Highway 6 East
9. Class C Liquor License for CS Restaurant Company LLC, dba
Clinton Street Social Club, 18 1/2 S. Clinton St.
10. Class E Liquor License for JBD Holdings LLC, dba Sauce, 108 E.
College
11. Class E Liquor License for Walgreen Co., dba Walgreens #05077,
2214 Muscatine Ave.
12. Outdoor Service Area for Hall PL Ventures Corp., dba The Airliner,
22 S. Clinton St.
13. Outdoor Service Area for Bandits, LLC, dba El Bandito's, 327
Market St.
14. Outdoor Service Area for Jimmy Jack Mac, Inc., dba Basta, 121
Iowa Ave.
15. Outdoor Service Area for Graduate Iowa City, dba Gene's, 210 S.
Dubuque St.
16. Outdoor Service Area for Silver Asklof LLC, dba Nodo Downtown,
5 S. Dubuque St.
17. Outdoor Service Area for Saloon IC, Inc., dba Saloon, 112 E.
College St.
18. Outdoor Service Area for Column, Inc., dba Sports, Column, 12 S.
Dubuque St.
19. Outdoor Service Area for Corridor Underground Entertainment Inc.,
dba Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St.
5.b. Liquor License- Ownership Change
1. Class C Liquor License for 1440 LLC, dba Eden Lounge, 217 Iowa
Ave.
5.c. Liquor License- New
1. Class C Liquor License for Roy L. Chopek/Walter L Bud Ott, dba
American Legion Roy L. Chopek post 17, 3016 Muscatine Ave.
5.d. Cigarette Permit
1. Resolution to issue Cigarette Permit to Black & Gold LLC, dba
Black & Gold Vapors, 440 Kirkwood Ave. (Resolution 19-139)
6. Resolutions and Motions
6.a. Resolution authorizing the procurement of three (3) snow plow trucks
for Streets Operations. (Resolution 19-140)
6.b. Resolution authorizing the procurement of one (1) storage area network
for ITS operations. (Resolution 19-141)
6.c. Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 2019 Inter-fund Transfers.
(Resolution 19-142)
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7. Setting Public Hearings
7.a. Motion setting a public hearing for June 18th on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning 1.75 acres of land located at the northwest corner
of Benton Street and Orchard Street from Medium Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-8) to Riverfront Crossings Orchard Subdistrict(RFC-O) (REZ18-
00019).
7.b. Motion setting a public hearing for June 18th on an ordinance
conditionally rezoning 0.20 acres of land located at the southwest corner
of E. 1st St. and S. Gilbert St. from Intensive Commercial (CI-1)to
Riverfront Crossings South Gilbert Subdistrict (RFC-SG) (REZ19-4).
7.c. Resolution of intent to consider the vacation and proposed conveyance
of approximately 4,482 square feet of public right-of-way north of Benton
Street off of Orchard Court to M&W Properties and setting a public
hearing thereon for June 18, 2019. (Resolution 19-143)
7.d. Resolution setting a public hearing on June 18, 2019 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Riverfront Crossings
Park, Phase 4 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 19-144)
7.e. Resolution setting a public hearing on June 18, 2019 on project manual
and estimate of cost for the construction of the Rochester Avenue
Sidewalk Infill 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 19-145)
7.f. (Addition) Resolution setting a public hearing on June 18, 2019 on project
manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Asphalt Resurfacing
2019 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 19-146)
8. Correspondence
8.a. Richard Stapleton - Parking on Langenberg [Staff response included]
8.b. Carol deProsse- Question [Staff response included]
8.c. Carol deProsse: Article - For the Bees
8.d. (Addition)Ann Christenson: Climate Crisis
8.e. (Addition) Donald Baxter: Gutter Striping on Benton Street(x2) [Staff
response included]
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar as amended (Items 3-8). Moved by S.
Mims, seconded by R. Cole. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
9. Community Comment(items not on the agenda)
The following individuals appeared: Charlie Eastham and Megan Alter regarding the
Affordable Housing Action Plan -Tax Exemption recommendation; Brandon Ross,
affordable housing.
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10. Planning and Zoning Matters
10.a. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 73.15 acres of property located
south of Interstate-80,west of N. Dubuque Street, and north of Foster Road,
from Interim Development Single-Family Residential (ID-RS), Low Density
Single-Family Residential (RS-5), Low Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12),
and High Density Single-Family Residential with a Planned Development
Overlay (OPD/RS-12)to OPD/RS-12 for 50.82 acres, Highway Commercial with a
Planned Development Overlay (OPD/CH-1)for 20.45 acres, and Neighborhood
Public with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/P-1) for 1.88 acres. (REZ18-
00013) (Pass and Adopt)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4794. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
R. Cole. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
10.b. Resolution approving the preliminary and final plats of Capital Subdivision,
Iowa City, Iowa.
Motion to defer to 6/18. Moved by B Teague, seconded by R. Cole. Motion Passed.
(6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
Regular Formal Agenda
11. Ordinance amending Title 8, entitled "Police Regulations," Chapter 5, entitled
"Miscellaneous Offenses" to add Hate Crime as a criminal offense. (First
Consideration)
City Attorney Dilkes summarized the memo from the agenda packet.
The following individuals appeared: Pastor Anthony Smith, New Creations Church;
Ousainou Ansumana Keita, President of the Iowa City mosque; Sam Massey, First
Prebyterian Church; Wayne Patton, Edward Allgood, Quinton Johnson, Royceann
Porter, and Shaun Williams. Police Chief Matherly provided additional information.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to give first consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
12. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with Field to
Family for payment of up to$45,000 towards the development of a local food
hub.
Assistant City Manager Monroe summarized information from the memo included in the
agenda packet and provided additional information. Michelle Kenyon and Giselle
Bruskewitz presented a power point. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-147. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by B Teague.
Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
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13. Resolution adopting Iowa City's FY20 Annual Action Plan which is a sub-part
of Iowa City's 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan (City Steps).
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kubly presented a power point.
Motion to approve amended resolution 19-148. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R.
Cole. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
14. Resolution allocating human services Emerging Aid to Agencies funding for the
Fiscal Year 2020, July 1, 2019— June 30, 2020.
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kubly presented a power point. Individual Council
members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-149. Moved by B Teague, seconded by J.
Thomas. Motion Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
15. Resolution allocating human services Legacy Aid to Agencies funding for the
Fiscal Year 2020, July 1, 2019 —June 30, 2020.
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Kubly presented a power point and provided
additional information. Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-150. Moved by B Teague, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (5 Ayes) Nays: Mims. Absent: Salih.
16. Council Appointments
16.a. Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Effective
upon appointment - June 30, 2022. (Derek LaBrie resigned)
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to appoint Judy Pfohl. Moved by B Teague, seconded by R. Cole. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih.
17. Announcement of Vacancies - New
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.
Housing & Community Development Commission - One vacancy to fill an
unexpired term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2021. (Mitchell Brouse
resigned) Correspondence included in Council packet.
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 9, 2019.
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18. 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 Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2019 -
June 30, 2023. (Term expires for Minnetta Gardinier)
Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired plus
three-year term. Effective upon appointment - June 30, 2022. (Paul Gowder
resigned, term expired)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 25, 2019.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment - One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. (Formerly advertised)
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)
Vacancies will remain open until filled.
19. Community Comment- None.
20. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
21. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager - Assistant City Manager Monroe provided information regarding the
Chip In survey, which allows residents to provide feedback of priorities on existing
strategic plan initiatives.
b. City Attorney- None.
c. City Clerk - None.
22. Adjourn
Motion to 9:18 pm. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole. Motion
Passed. (6 Ayes) Absent: Salih. 7)&"
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May 21, Work Session
Item Number: 3.a.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: May 29, 2019
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Julie Voparil, Deputy City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, May 21, 2019, 5:00 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall
Council: Cole, Mims, Salih (electronically), Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton
UISG: Wu
Staff: Monroe, Andrew, Dilkes, Voparil, Matherly, Knoche, Havel, Seydell-Johnson, Sitzman,
Bockenstedt, Fleagle, Ralston, Hightshoe, Laverman, Rackis
(A transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office and the City website.)
Status of Iowa City Police Department Substation FIP2 - 5/9 information packetl
Police Chief Matherly provided information regarding substation. Individual Council members
expressed their views.
• Police will proceed with plans to close the Substation and continue to pursue discussions with
community partners and businesses about opportunities for the community to gather in the area.
Finalize roadwav desian for the McCollister Boulevard extension to Svcamore Street
Development Services Coordinator Sitzman introduced City Engineer Havel, who presented roadway
improvements based on the form based code district with suggestions from Opticos on roadway design.
City Engineer Havel presented power point. Individual Council members expressed their views and
concerns.
• Staff will proceed with the McCollister Blvd design applying the "Missing Middle" concept
components as determined through staff discussion with Opticos.
Clarification of Agenda Items
• 5.d ... Budgeted Positions — Neighborhood Services Division... Mayor Throgmorton asked for
clarification on proposed conversion of positions. NDS Director Hightshoe summarized the
item.
Item 14 ... Moratorium on rental permits... Mayor Throgmorton proposed some revisions to 3 of
the staff goals in the memo from City Manager Fruin regarding "Rental Permit Moratorium, Next
Steps.", and asked for Council's input. Individual Council members and UISG Liaison Wu
expressed their views. Assistant City Manager Monroe and City Attorney provided additional
information.
Action: Goals for rental the moratorium response will be revised to reflect changes agreed to by
Council.
Council Work Session
May 21, 2019
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Information Packet Discussion [May 9, May 161
➢ May 16
1. (IP7, Memo from City Manager: Policy on Vendor Wages) Council members discussed
options suggested in memo.
Action: Staff will draft a vendor wage preference policy similar to that of the City's existing
local preference policy. Some component of survey and analysis will be necessary, with
the application of the equity toolkit.
➢ May 9,
1. (IP3, Article from Council member Thomas: Climate Change Update) Council member
Thomas commented on article and achieving climate action goals.
2. (IP4, Information from City Manager: Links to the Minneapolis 2040 Presentation
Slide Show) Mayor Throgmorton commented on viability of different housing concepts in
neighborhoods and need for further discussion. Council Member Mims asked when the
next zoning code update would occur.
(Break to formal meeting 6:40 p.m. — Returned to Work Session 8:45 p.m.)
➢ May 16
2. (IP8, Memo from Neighborhood & Development Services Director: Strategic Plan
Action Item - Review of Private Housing Investment Programs.) NDS Director
Hightshoe presented an overview of programs and changes. Individual Council Members
expressed their views.
Action: Staff will proceed with proposed Private Housing Investment program changes
including the proposed addition of a rental rehabilitation assistance program in the
CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan.
3. (IP9, Memo from Neighborhood Services Coordinator: South District Home
Investment Program — Program Update) Mayor Throgmorton noted emails received
from 2 HCDC commissioners asking Council to refer to them for further review. NDS
Director Hightshoe gave a brief overview of programs and different options. Councilors
asked questions and relayed their views and concerns.
Action: Council supports the goal of the South District program to strengthen/stabilize the
neighborhood by providing opportunities for residents to transition to homeownership, but
Staff will return to HCDC to request additional ideas to address the homeownership
challenges within the South District neighborhood.
[Council member Salih left the meeting, 9:25 p.m.]
4. (IP3, Pending Work Session topics) Mayor Throgmorton proposed placing the Local
Option Sales Tax (Lost) item for repair of Streets on pending list.
Action: The Pending List will be updated to specifically reflect a discussion on Local
Option Sales Tax (LOST).
Council Work Session
May 21, 2019
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Council member Thomas proposed sending a letter to Johnson County regarding the safety
issue of Old Highway 218, due to the tragic recent fatality.
Action: Councilor Thomas will draft a letter to the Johnson County Supervisors from the
Mayor regarding the fatal bicycle crash on Old Highway 218 for the Mayor's review.
5. (IP4, Email from Mayor with report: Route Fifty: Roads Suffer When States Focus
on Expansion Over Repair and IPS, Public Information Meeting, June 5 — 1-80
update) Mayor Throgmorton commented that these two items relate to each other.
Council members expressed their views. Council member Mims and Council Member
Cole commented on 1-80 project.
Action: Councilor Cole will attend the meeting in West Branch regarding the 1-80
widening to learn what the DOT is proposing and its rationale and then bring what he
learns back to the Council for discussion.
6. (IP6, Email from Council member Cole: City of Iowa City Climate Emergency
Resolution draft) Council member Cole proposed placing topic on pending list to
further continue discussion on Climate Changes.
Action: Climate Action progress and possibilities will be added as a summer Work
Session topic. Staff will prepare a presentation outlining current and planned progress,
with a focus on the emissions remaining after proposed changes by MidAmerican and
University of Iowa, and including how current state legislation may impede potential
projects or policy.
Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Council members reported on various assigned boards, commissions and committees
Adjourn 9:45 p.m.
Item Number: 3.b.
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Summary of Minutes
May 21, 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, Mims, Salih
(electronically), Taylor, Teague, Thomas, Throgmorton. Staff members present: Monroe,
Andrew, Dilkes, Voparil, Havel, Hightshoe, Sitzman, Bockenstedt, Fleagle, Knoche,
Seydell-Johnson. UISG: Wu.
1. Call to Order
Beginning of Consent Calendar(Items 2-6)
Consider adoption of the Consent Calendar as presented or amended
2. Approval of Council Actions (subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk)
2.a. May 7, Work Session
2.b. May 7, Regular Formal Summary of Minutes
3. Receive and File Minutes of Boards and Commissions
3.a. Civil Service Commission: May 16
3.b. Community Police Review Board: April 9
3.c. Public Art Advisory Committee: March 7
3.d. Public Art Advisory Committee: April 4
3.e. Telecommunications Commission: February 25
3.f. Telecommunications Commission: March 25
4. Permit Motions and Resolutions (as recommended by the City Clerk)
4.a. Liquor License Renewals
1. Class C Beer Permit for Basket Cases, LLC, dba The Basket Cases, 601 St.
• Thomas Court
2. Class C Liquor License for PDG Enterprises, LLC, dba Goosetown, 203
North Linn St., Suite 100
3. Class E Liquor License for The Outlet, Inc., dba Smokin' Joe's Tobacco and
Liquor, 1901 Broadway St., Ste. 1
4. Class C Liquor License for Pershell Corporation dba Colonial Lanes, 2253
Highway 218 South
5. Class C Liquor License for Iowa Hickory LLC, dba Mosley's, 525 S. Gilbert
St.
6. Outdoor Service Area for Iowa Hickory LLC, dba Mosley's, 525 S. Gilbert St.
7. Class B Beer Permit for NPC International, Inc., dba Pizza Hut#4358, 1926
Keokuk St.
8. Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre, dba Riverside
Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St.
9. Class E Liquor License for Iowa CVS Pharmacy, LLC, dba CVS/Pharmacy
#8547, 2425 Muscatine Ave.
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4.b. Liquor License- New
1. Class C Beer permit for El Paso Tienda Y Taqueria Inc., dba El Paso Tienda
Y Taqueria Inc., 609 Hollywood Blvd.
4.c. Liquor License—Ownership Change
1. Class C Liquor License for Poza Rica Foods, Inc., dba Cactus Mexican Grill,
245 S. Gilbert St.
4.d. Liquor License—Temporary Transfer
1. Temporary Transfer of Special Class C Liquor License for Riverside Theatre
to City Park (June 13 -June 24, 2019)
5. Resolutions and Motions
5.a. Resolution authorizing the renewal of the contract for Landscape
Maintenance Services for the City of Iowa City. (Resolution 19-118)
5.b. Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of a Contract for Chemicals with
Hawkins Inc. for the City's Water, Recreation, and Wastewater
Divisions. (Resolution 19-119)
5.c. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Communications
Division of the City Manager's Office and the AFSCME pay plan by
adding two .63 FTE Communications Aide positions and one .63FTE
Communications Creative Assistant position. (Resolution 19-120)
5.d. Resolution amending budgeted positions in the Neighborhood Services
Division of the Neighborhood and Development Services Department by
deleting one full-time Neighborhood Services & Code Enforcement
Specialist and adding one full-time Building Inspector position.
(Resolution 19-121)
5.e. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Engineering Division
of the Public Works Department and the Administrative pay plan by
deleting one full-time Senior Engineer position, grade 29 and adding one
full-time Assistant City Engineer position, grade 30. (Resolution 19-122)
5.f. Resolution amending the budgeted positions in the Recreation Division
of the Parks and Recreation Department and the AFSCME pay plan by
deleting one full-time Aquatics Assistant position and adding one full-
time Recreation Assistant position. (Resolution 19-123)
5.g. Resolution appointing U.S. Bank National Association of St. Paul,
Minnesota, to serve as paying agent, bond registrar, and transfer agent,
approving the paying agent and bond registrar and transfer agent
agreement and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
(Resolution 19-124)
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5.h. Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance of$13,240,000
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019, and levying a tax to pay said
bonds; approval of the Tax Exemption Certificate and Continuing
Disclosure Certificate. (Resolution 19-125)
5.i. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the
Second Amendment to Communications (ATM) Site Lease Agreement.
(Resolution 19-126)
5.j. Resolution approving an agreement with Riverside Theatre to allow the
sale of wine and beer under limited circumstances in City Park.
(Resolution 19-127)
5.k. Resolution accepting the work for the Prairie du Chien Check Valve
Vault Project. (Resolution 19-128)
5.1. Resolution approving a 28E Agreement between the City of Iowa City
and Johnson County regarding improvements to Melrose Avenue/IWV
Road— Highway 218 to Hebl Avenue. (Resolution 19-129)
5.m. 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 Stanley Consultants of Muscatine, Iowa to provide
engineering consultant services for the Scott Boulevard Trunk Sanitary
Sewer Extension Project. (Resolution 19-130)
5.n. 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 consulting
services for the 2019 Water Distribution Pressure Zone Improvements
Project. (Resolution 19-131)
5.o. Resolution approving the contract for construction of the Annual Sewer
Repair Project. (Resolution 19-132)
5.p. Resolution adopting the 2019 Johnson County, IA Countywide Hazard
Mitigation Plan. (Resolution 19-133)
5.q. Resolution accepting payment of$1,500.00 civil penalty, a thirty-day
suspension and waiver of right to hearing from Kirkwood Tobacco &
Liquor. (Resolution 19-134)
6. Correspondence
6.a. Big Ten Property Management LLC (x3): Rental Permit Issues [Staff
response included]
6.b. Community Cats: Janet Ashman, Megan Johnson, Laurie Crawford
6.c. Sara Barron, Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition: Mobile
Homes Task Force
6.d. Police Sub Station: Angie Jordan, Nick Bergus
6.e. Liv Neuzil, Grace Kirschling, Elyse Brewer: Plastic
6.f. Matt Weitzel: Bow Hunting - Deer
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6.g. John Balmer: bond rating
6.h. Donald Baxter: Dangerous and hostile behavior to cyclist by Iowa City
Transit bus driver[Staff response included]
6.i. Charlie Eastham, Maria Padron, Megan Alter: South District Home
Investment Program
End of Consent Calendar
Motion to approve consent calendar(Items 2-6). Moved by R. Cole,
seconded by J. Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
7. Community Comment (items not on the agenda)
The following individuals appeared: Brandon Ross regarding taser guns, Jerri
MacConnell regarding dogs downtown.
8. Planning and Zoning Matters
8.a. Ordinance conditionally rezoning approximately 73.15 acres of property
located south of Interstate-80,west of N. Dubuque Street, and north of
Foster Road, from Interim Development Single-Family Residential (ID-RS),
Low Density Single-Family Residential (RS-5), Low Density Multi-Family
Residential (RM-12), and High Density Single-Family Residential with a
Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RS-12)to OPD/RS-12 for 50.82 acres,
Highway Commercial with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/CH-1) for
20.45 acres, and Neighborhood Public with a Planned Development Overlay
(OPD/P-1) for 1.88 acres. (REZ18-00013) (Second Consideration)
Motion to give second consideration. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Individual Council members expressed their
views.
Motion to accept correspondence from Suzanne Eckhardt. Moved by
S. Mims, seconded by B Teague. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Regular Formal Agenda
9. Resolution amending the FY2019 Operating Budget.
A public hearing was held. Budget and Compliance Officer Fleagle presented a
power point. Mayor Throgmorton asked about progress on elevator repairs.
Assistant City Manager Monroe provided an update.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-135. Moved by P. Taylor, seconded by S. Mims.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
10. Resolution assessing $1500.00 civil penalty against Black and Gold Vapors.
A hearing was held. Police Officer Bunch provided information, Council member
Teague questioned training practices. City Attorney Dikes summarized.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-136. Moved by R. Cole, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
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11. (Revised) Resolution accepting payment of$1500.00 civil penalty, a thirty-day
suspension and waiver of right to hearing from The Convenience Store.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-137. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by R. Cole.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
12. Ordinance amending Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 5, Prohibitions and
Restrictions, Section 5, Open Containers; and Title 10, Public Ways and
Property, Chapter 9, Parks and Recreation Regulations, Section 2, Prohibited
Actions in Parks, to allow alcohol to be sold in City parks at City-sponsored
events pursuant to permits issued by the City. (Second Consideration)
Motion to waive second consideration. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by P. Taylor.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4791. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by
J. Thomas. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
13. Ordinance amending title 3, entitled "finances, taxation and fees," chapter 4,
entitled "schedule of fees, rates, charges, bonds, fines and penalties" of the
city code to increase water service charges and storm water service charges.
(Pass and Adopt)
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4792. Moved by J. Thomas, seconded by
R. Cole. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
14. Ordinance amending Title 17 of the City Code (Building and Housing)to
establish a moratorium until March 7, 2020 on the issuance of new rental
permits for single-family and duplex units in RS-5, RS-8 and RNS-12 zones
within certain rental permit districts in the Rental Impact Area shown in Figure
17-1 of the City Code. (Pass and Adopt)
The following individuals appeared: Chris Villhauer, Greater Iowa City Housing Apartment
Association, Mark Falk, Jane Olson, Miller Orchard Neighborhood, David Dickson.
Individual Council members expressed their views.
Motion to pass and adopt Ordinance 19-4793. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by B
Teague. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
Motion to accept correspondence from Rita and Mike Minchk; Paula Swygard; Tim
Weitzel; Marianne Mason; Judith Pfohl; Kevin Boyd; Bill Martell; U.E. Local 896
COGS; Jodie McDougal, Davis Brown Law Firm; Pete McRoberts, Landords of
Iowa; Matthew Brown, Linda McGuire, Mathew Lage, Jesse Singerman,Wally
Plahutnik and Victoria Walton, Ofer Sivan, Nancy Thompson. Moved by B Teague,
seconded by M. Salih. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
15. Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the City Park Adventure
Playground Project and the purchase of the Playground Equipment.
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Council member Teague expressed his views. Parks and Recreation Director Seydell-
Johnson provided an update. Assistant to the City Manager Andrew provided additional
information.
Motion to approve Resolution 19-138. Moved by S. Mims, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16. Council Appointments
16.a. Airport Commission - One vacancy to fill a four-year term, July 1, 2019 -
June 30, 2023. (Term expires for Minnetta Gardinier)
Staff will re-advertise notice to seek gender balance.
16.b. Community Police Review Board-One vacancy to fill a four-year term,
July 1, 2019 -June 30, 2023. (Term expires for Don King)
Motion to appoint Samuel Conaway. Moved by B Teague, seconded by S.
Mims. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16.c. Historic Preservation Commission (At-Large) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2019 -June 30, 2022. (Term expires for Zach
Builita)
16.d. Historic Preservation Commission (Jefferson St.) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2019 -June 30, 2022. (New District formed -first
term not filled)
16.e. Historic Preservation Commission (Summit St.) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2019 -June 30, 2022. (Term expires for Cecile
Kuenzil)
16.f. Historic Preservation Commission (Brown St.) - One vacancy to fill a
three-year term, July 1, 2019 -June 30, 2022. (Term expires for Sharon
DeGraw)
Motion appoint Jordan Sellegren, At-Large; Lyndi Kiple (Contingent upon
moving and a start date of 7/26/19), Jefferson St.; Cecile Kuenzli, Summit
St.; Sharon DeGraw, Brown St. Moved by R. Cole, seconded by S. Mims.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16.g. Housing & Community Development Commission-Two vacancies to fill
a three-year term, July 1, 2019-June 30, 2022. (Term expires for
Christine Harms, Paula Vaughan)
Motion to appoint Matt Drabek and Lyn Dee Hook Kealey. Moved by P.
Taylor, seconded by R. Cole. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
16.h. Library Board of Trustees - Three vacancies to fill a six-year term, July 1,
2019 -June 30, 2025. (Term expires for Diane Baker, Janet Freeman and
Jay Semel)
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Motion to appoint Derek Johnk, Thomas Rocklin, Hannah Shultz. Moved by
R. Cole, seconded by B Teague. Motion Passed. (7 Ayes) 16.i.
16.i. Telecommunications Commission - One vacancy to fill a three-year term,
July 1, 2019 -June 30, 2022. (Term expires for Paul Gowder)
Staff will re-advertise notice to seek gender balance.
17. 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 Commission - One vacancy to fill an unexpired term. Effective
upon appointment- June 30, 2022. (Derek LaBrie resigned)
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 28, 2019.
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment- One vacancy to fill a five-year
term, January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020. (Formerly advertised)
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) -This
vacancy will no longer be open due to the appointment of Lyndi Kiple for the new
term July 1, 2019 -June 30, 2022.
18. Community Comment
The following individuals appeared: Austin Wu, UISG Liaison, regarding UISG updates.
19. City Council Information
Council members reported on various meetings attended, upcoming meetings,
community events, and items of interest.
20. Report on Items from City Staff
a. City Manager- Assistant City Manager Monroe provided information regarding
Census recruiting; City Hall closures on Monday(Memorial Day), and upcoming
budget meetings.
b. City Attorney- None
c. City Clerk— None
21. Adjourn
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Motion to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Moved by B Teague, seconded by J. Thomas.
Motion Passed. (7 Ayes)
J. es A. Throgmorto ;Mayor
J panl, Deputy City Clerk
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